Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia’s military contract enlistment plunges to two-year low
In the second quarter of 2025, 37,900 Russians signed contracts with the Defense Ministry, according to the Russian outlet Vazhnyye Istorii ( Important Stories), which cited federal budget spending data.
The recruitment figure is the weakest in the past two years and 2.5 times lower than the same period in 2024, when 92,800 new contract soldiers received payments.
Overall, 127,500 people received signing bonuses in the first six months of this year. By comparison, from January to June 2024, 16 …
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Syrskyi: Russia preparing powerful strike on Zaporizhzhia axis, aiming to capture entire region
Zaporizhzhia could be Russia’s next priority target in Ukraine, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. He said a strike in this sector had been planned a year ago but was derailed by the Kursk operation.
In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, Syrskyi said Russia’s strategic offensive is ongoing and the front line remains difficult. He said Russian forces are regrouping and concentrating on two main axes: Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia.
An advance on Pokrovsk …
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Explosion at Ryazan gunpowder plant kills at least 23, injures over 150
At least 23 people were killed and more than 150 were injured in an explosion at the “Elastik” gunpowder plant in Russia’s Ryazan region as of Monday, and the facility sustained severe damage, Russian media reported, citing the Emergencies Ministry.
The blast occurred on the morning of August 15 at a plant that specializes in a broad range of defense products, including gunpowder, explosives, specialty chemicals and components for certain munitions.
According to official information, the …
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Ukraine's new 'Flamingo' missile could significantly damage Russia's defense industry and economy, expert says
Ukraine’s homegrown “Flamingo” missile could significantly damage Russia’s economy and defense-industrial base, military analyst Pavlo Narozhnyi told Radio NV, arguing the system packs far more punch than the drones that have already harried Russian industry.
In recent days, Ukraine unveiled the long-range “Flamingo” missile and said serial production is underway. The weapon is designed to strike targets up to 3,000 kilometers away. Whether it can systematically degrade Russia’s defense …
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Russian forces wearing down near Kupyansk: Oskil bridgehead has cost thousands of casualties, analyst says
Russia’s push to secure a foothold on the Oskil River near Kupiansk has come at a steep cost, according to military observer Alexander Kovalenko. After initially deploying elements of the 68th Motor Rifle Division, Russian command was forced to send reinforcements amid heavy losses, redeploying the 27th Motor Rifle Brigade to the area.
“In the Dvorichna area, the Russian occupiers’ ‘bridgehead’ on the Oskil’s right bank has turned into a corpse dump. Forest paths are strewn with the bodies of …
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Ukrainian forces advance and consolidate near Dobropillya, General Staff says
Ukrainian forces are holding back Russian attacks and going on the offensive when opportunities arise.
Ukrainian units have advanced in several areas and secured their positions, the General Staff said.
Stabilization operations toward Dobropillya in Donetsk region are ongoing. The Ukrainian army has recorded new successes, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.
“Stabilization operations in the direction of the city of Dobropillya in Donetsk region continue… Over the past day, …
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Russia strikes SOCAR oil depot in Odesa for the second time as Azerbaijan weighs supplying arms to Ukraine
During Russia’s overnight strike on Odesa region with Shahed drones on August 18, a facility belonging to Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR — which has an agreement with Ukraine to supply gas — was damaged. It was the second attack on the same oil depot in 10 days.
Azerbaijan’s APA News Agency said it was the second assault on SOCAR’s terminal in Odesa.
Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa regional military administration, said a fuel-and-energy infrastructure site and a two-story building in the …
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Russia halts oil supplies to Hungary after Ukrainian strike on Druzhba pipeline
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said Russia has suspended oil deliveries to Hungary following a strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a pipeline - “likely referring to the Druzhba pipeline,” he added . He said Russian authorities are working to restore supplies.
“Ukraine again attacked the oil pipeline leading to Hungary, interrupting supplies. This latest blow to our energy security is outrageous and unacceptable!”
“Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin told me that …
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Ukraine reports gains near Pokrovsk and Dobropillya as Azov says six villages retaken
Ukraine’s civilian and military authorities reported gains in efforts to halt Russian advances north of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram that he had heard a report from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on “the intentions and movements of the Russian army.” “For the second day in a row, we’re seeing gains on some of the toughest sectors in Donetsk region - in the directions of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk,” Zelensky said.
He said several …
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Ukrainian drones hit Liski rail hub in Russia’s Voronezh region, halting train traffic
Infrastructure at the Liski junction railway station In Russia’s Voronezh region, a route used to supply ammunition to the front, was hit in a Ukrainian drone attack, Ukrinform reported, citing a source in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, known by its Ukrainian acronym GUR.
GUR carried out the operation on August 17 together with units of the State Border Guard Service and other components of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, the report said.
The strike disrupted rail links and stopped train …