Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Third Assault Brigade liberates strategic village in Luhansk region
The Third Assault Brigade, particularly the 1st Assault Battalion, has regained control over the village of Nadiya.
The Third Assault Brigade announced the liberation of the village of Nadiya in the Svatove district of the Luhansk region.
"The Third Assault reports: control over the settlement of Nadiya has been restored by the efforts of the brigade, primarily by the 1st Assault Battalion," the statement reads.
The brigade noted that a total of three-square kilometers have been freed from …
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Russian defence ministry claims 59 Ukrainian drones intercepted and destroyed overnight
In a recent update, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed the destruction and interception of 59 Ukrainian drones overnight on Sunday, March 23. The drones were allegedly shot down over several regions, including Rostov, Astrakhan, Voronezh, Volgograd, Kursk, the Saratov regions, and the occupied Crimea.
Artem Korenyako, the spokesperson for Rosaviatsiya, announced on Telegram the temporary closure of airports in Volgograd and Saratov.
Meanwhile, Acting Governor of the Rostov Region Yuri …
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Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine
Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using 147 drones, with 97 UAVs reportedly shot down. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, on the night of March 23, the Russians deployed a larger number of strike UAVs—at least 122—and 25 decoy drones.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with these Shahed-type drones and various decoy UAVs from five different directions. The drones were launched from Millerovo, Bryansk, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Primorsk (a temporarily occupied area in the Zaporizhzhia …
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Sweden to supply Ukraine with advanced AWACS aircraft to enhance F-16 operational capabilities
Sweden has announced plans to provide Ukraine with Saab 340 AEW&C (ASC 890) early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, which will coincide with the modernization efforts of F-16 fighter jets. According to the Swedish Ministry of Defense, the delivery schedule is contingent upon the readiness of certain F-16 modifications needed for seamless integration with these systems. The ministry confirmed the delivery timeline in a statement to Delfi, emphasizing that the transfer is proceeding as …
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Trump's envoy reveals details of Putin meeting: gift exchange and Ukraine peace talks
In an official visit to Moscow on March 13, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steven Witkoff, revealed exclusive details to American journalist Tucker Carlson about his meeting with Vladimir Putin.
According to Witkoff, Putin presented Trump with a “touching gift” through a portrait commissioned from a "leading Russian artist." "This became a personal matter," Witkoff said. "It's a beautiful portrait of President Trump. He literally handed it to me and asked me to take it home to …
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China seeks role in Ukraine peacekeeping mission amid EU diplomatic talks
Chinese diplomats have reportedly been probing European Union politicians about including Beijing in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, reports Die Welt, citing an unnamed EU diplomat. While the specifics of these conversations, referred to as "delicate," remain undisclosed, the interest shown by Chinese representatives underscores the complexity of geopolitical maneuvers amidst the ongoing conflict.
According to the source, Chinese diplomats approached EU representatives to discuss the …
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Overnight drone strikes target Russian Volgograd region, eyewitnesses report explosions near military airfield
On March 21, drones targeted the Kalachevsky District of Russia's Volgograd region, local residents reported hearing explosions. While Russian state media have remained silent on the specifics of the targeted sites, locals have pointed to the Marinovka military airfield and mentioned fires breaking out in the area.
According to Radio Svoboda, the airfield in question has previously come under attack in August of last year, resulting in a fire. Current official statements do not mention the …
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German authorities seize tanker tied to Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
German customs have seized the Panamanian-flagged tanker, Eventin, currently anchoring near the island of Rügen, according to Der Spiegel. The tanker carries approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil valued at €40 million. European authorities have identified the vessel as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” allegedly used to circumvent Western sanctions. As per the publication, the confiscation of the tanker and its valuable cargo took place on March 14. The vessel’s flag was subsequently …
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Ukrainian Forces allegedly enter Russia's Belgorod region, triggering local evacuations
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are reportedly engaging in battles within Russia's Belgorod region near the Ukraine border. On Thursday, March 20, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Russian region, issued multiple alerts about the threat of missile attacks in the Krasnoyaruzhsky and Rakityansky districts.
According to his reports, several areas within the region have faced drone attacks in the past 24 hours. Shelling has been documented in the Volokonovsky, Krasnoyaruzhsky, Shebekinsky …
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Ukrainian troops allegedly breach Russian border in Belgorod region, enter Demidovka amidst intense battles
Late Wednesday, March 19, Ukrainian Forces have reportedly breached the Russian border in the Belgorod region, entering the village of Demidovka.
Demidovka is a sizable Russian village located mere kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
The Russian Telegram channel "Northern Channel," which is affiliated with the Russian military, reported “The Ukrainian Armed Forces have broken into Demidovka, and fighting is ongoing. Ukrainian units entered amidst combat... The enemy has deployed infantry …