Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian drones drop leaflets in Belgorod region: residents urged to display Ukrainian flags to avoid attacks
In the Graivoron district of Russia’s Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, drones from the Ukrainian armed forces (AFU) have begun scattering leaflets encouraging locals to hang Ukrainian flags on their homes to avoid drone attacks. A photograph of the leaflet was published by the Telegram channel Pepel.
"Due to the ongoing special military operation, in order to create a sanitary zone, any building that may house Russian military personnel is subject to immediate destruction," the leaflets …
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Large-scale drone strikes hit multiple Russian regions
The Russian Ministry of Defence has stated that at least 36 Ukrainian drones were intercepted by air defence systems. Regional governors across Russia also reported on the drone attacks. In the night of June 29 to June 30, multiple Russian regions were subjected to a large-scale drone attack, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, the air defence systems shot down 15 UAVs Over Kursk Region.
Governor Alexey Smirnov stated that remnants of a …
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Ukrainian Forces annihilate Russian 2nd Battalion near Avdiivka: only 4 survive out of 350 soldiers
Soldiers from the 2nd Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces recorded a video appeal, begging for help. They claim that their battalion was completely defeated in the battles near Avdiivka. The video was published by the Russian war channel "Airborne Troops for Honesty and Justice,".
The Russians assert that their commanders deliberately misled them by sending them to storm positions, promising that the area had been cleared of Ukrainian forces. However, they were met …
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Belarus accuses Ukraine of military buildup amidst rising border tensions
The Belarusian Ministry of Defence alleges that Ukraine is amassing forces near the Belarusian border. The regime of Alexander Lukashenko, the unrecognised president of Belarus who provided Belarusian territory as a launchpad for the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, has accused Kyiv of "preparing to infiltrate saboteurs" into Belarus.
Alexander Lukashevich, Deputy Commander of the Special Operations Forces of Belarus, cited by Belta, claims that there is "increasing tension on the …
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Russia's Kharkiv offensive turns catastrophic: Ukrainian Forces decimate elite brigade
The Russian advance in the Kharkiv region is turning into a devastating slaughter for the Russian military. Ukrainian Forces have reportedly decimated the elite 83rd Airborne Brigade in the town of Vovchansk. Focus investigates the developments on the Kharkiv front.
Russia's offensive, aimed at capturing a broad area and bringing heavy artillery closer to Kharkiv or even launching an assault on the city itself, has failed, according to Forbes. "As of several weeks after the 9th of May …
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Sri Lanka seeks compensation from Russia for citizens killed in Ukraine war
A delegation from Sri Lanka, during a meeting in Moscow with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin, has raised the issue of compensation for Sri Lankan citizens who were killed or injured while serving in the Russian army, announced the Sri Lankan Embassy in Russia on Thursday, June 27. The delegation was led by Foreign Minister Tharaka Balasuriya.
"During the conversation, issues regarding the deaths of 17 Sri Lankans in combat, …
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Six Russian regions attacked by drones
Russian air defences intercepted and destroyed 12 UAVs overnight on Friday, June 28, in Bryansk Oblast, nine in Smolensk Oblast, two in Kursk Oblast, and one each in Voronezh and Rostov Oblasts, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported.
Bryansk Oblast Governor Alexander Bogomaz reported on his Telegram channel that six UAVs were shot down over Karachevsky District, in addition to drones brought down over Navlinsky, Suzemsky, Trubchevsky districts and Bryansk city.
According to Bogomaz, the …
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North Korea to send engineering troops to Russian-controlled Donetsk
North Korea is set to send engineering troops to the Russian-occupied regions of Donetsk in July 2024. The troops from the DPRK will assist the Russians in "rebuilding" the damaged infrastructure. According to sources from the South Korean TV channel TV Chosun, the Kremlin will pay each North Korean soldier up to $800 for their services.
South Korean intelligence reports that the North Korean army has 10 engineering brigades and intends to deploy up to half of them to Ukraine. Pyongyang has …
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Ukraine strikes Russian Kursk region again: HIMARS attack results in casualties and damage
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck Russia’s Kursk region using HIMARS rockets, causing casualties among Russian troops. The attack targeted a disused school building that had been converted into a military base by Russian forces. Images of the ruined structure have surfaced on social media. The strike occurred on June 26, hitting the area near the village of Stropitsy in the Rylsk district. The assault damaged the abandoned local school, resulting in injuries to five Russian soldiers, reports …
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Spain sends major military aid package to Ukraine
Ukraine's Forces have received a sizeable consignment of weaponry from another ally - Spain. The aid package includes what the Ukrainian Defence Forces currently need the most, as reported by Spanish newspaper El Mundo, citing government sources.
Reports indicate that the equipment arrived in Ukraine last week on 21 June. Among the weapons delivered by the Spanish government are missiles for the American Patriot air defence systems. These are critically needed by Ukrainians to intercept …