Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia's controversial recruitment tactics reach Togo: African students warned against fighting in Ukraine
The Russian military has widened its recruitment efforts to the African nation of Togo, as confirmed by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Togolese government has reported that Ukrainian forces have captured several Togolese nationals, described as "students," in Ukraine, prompting Togo to urge its citizens not to engage in fighting for Russia.
The detainees hail from Togo, a small West African country near the equator that borders the Gulf of Guinea. This report, published on the …
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Ukrainian marine drones armed with Soviet-era missiles down Russian Su-30 jet near Novorossiysk
Ukrainian naval drones, equipped with Soviet-era R-73 air-to-air missiles, struck a Russian Su-30 fighter jet near the Russian port of Novorossiysk. This information has been confirmed by Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence and corroborated by Z-channels, including the prominent Russian war channel Rybar.
According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence, the strike was carried out by the special unit known as Group 13 using a MAGURA marine drone platform, modified to launch these …
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Zelensky rejects Putin's May 9 ceasefire, proposes 30-day truce instead
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned down Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for a three-day "ceasefire" on May 9, advocating instead for a 30-day cessation of hostilities. According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made this clear during a press briefing, emphasizing his reluctance to engage in "short-term ceasefires" suggested by Putin. He argued that a 30-day model is the most viable as it is impractical to negotiate within just a few days.
The Ukrainian President clarified, " …
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UK transfers all AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine's Armed Forces
The British military has officially transferred all of its AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine's armed forces, concluding the British Army’s use of the equipment. The last firing of these 155mm artillery systems occurred in May 2024. Initially, it was planned to phase them out closer to 2030 to ensure a seamless transition without significant gaps in military capabilities. Nonetheless, the AS-90 units were decommissioned ahead of schedule, replaced temporarily with 14 Swedish …
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U.S. greenlights $310.5 million F-16 equipment deal for Ukraine
The U.S. has announced plans to sell F-16 fighter jet equipment and services to Ukraine. The State Department-approved package includes potential transfer of the jets themselves, upgrades and refurbishments, training for Ukrainian military personnel, provision of spare parts, maintenance equipment, software, technical documentation, and other logistical support.
According to U.S. officials, this package is designed to bolster Ukraine's defenses against current and future threats. It aims to …
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Ukrainian drone strikes hit Novorossiysk
In the early hours of May 3, the city of Novorossiysk was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack, resulting in damage to three residential buildings. According to the Governor of the Krasnodar Region, Veniamin Kondratiev, four individuals were injured, including two children.
Debris from the drones fell on a grain terminal within Novorossiysk, causing minor damage to three storage tanks and igniting a fire. Drone incidents were also reported in the town of Taman, and the villages of Yurovka and …
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Russia escalates offensive on Lyman-Kupyansk front
Russian forces have ramped up their offensive capability on the Lyman-Kupiansk front, making a concerted effort to breach Ukrainian defenses amid favorable weather conditions. Some gains have been noted.
This update comes from Major Dmytro Kozhubenko, an officer of the planning section of the National Guard's "Rubezh" brigade, in an interview with Espreso.
"The 'Rubezh' brigade is holding its current position, maintaining defense on the Lyman direction. This accounts for significant pressure …
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian military facilities in Stavropol Krai
Ukraine's military intelligence conducted a drone strike on a pivotal Russian military facility, according to reports from Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR). The operation targeted a site of paramount importance: space reconnaissance facilities operated by Russian forces in the Stavropol Krai region. The aerial attack was executed on Military Unit No. 33443 "Zvezda," stationed in the village of Moskovskoye, Stavropol Krai, as reported by Ukrinform citing internal sources.
This …
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Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency significantly expands ground robotics contracts
As reported by the Ukrainian news outlet Militarnyi, mobile teams of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) are currently hitting the road to evaluate technological processes, production quality, and capacity at private enterprises under contract. Serhiy Prolubshchikov, the head of DPA's Ground Equipment Office, announced that this year the agency has already contracted approximately 8,000 ground robotic systems.
Prolubshchikov emphasized the particular focus on smaller producers whose …
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Russia amasses troops near Chasiv Yar as Ukraine monitors potential offensive movements
Russian forces are reportedly amassing troops near Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, with Ukrainian Armed Forces observing nighttime movements of equipment and ammunition by the Russian military.
Dmytro Zaporozhets, spokesperson for the Operational Tactical Group "Luhansk," told the news outlet "We are Ukraine" that the Russian strategy is to focus on sheer troop numbers. "We're trying to disrupt their supply lines to prevent the accumulation of ammo. The level of training of these troops is …