Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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North Korea's arms support: KN-23 missiles and artillery shells fuel Russia's offensive in Ukraine
Russia has been utilizing missiles sourced from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), specifically the KN-23 model, in its assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate spokesperson, Andriy Chernyak, revealed in an interview with Radio Svoboda. As of now, approximately 60 such missiles have been used, he confirmed.
According to Chernyak, the KN-23 missiles are developed using outdated technology, which significantly affects their precision.
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European Council President António Costa: only Ukraine can define just peace in war with Russia
António Costa, the newly appointed President of the European Council, has emphasized in an interview with Ukrinform that only Ukraine can decide when and how to end the Russo-Ukrainian war. He stressed that a ceasefire alone will not bring peace. Costa insists that the European Union must steadfastly support Kyiv financially, politically, diplomatically, and militarily.
Costa pointed out that reaching a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine does not mean peace will automatically follow. He asserted …
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Kyiv: Ukraine expands long-range drone production
Ukraine has increased the production of long-range drones exponentially since 2023. According to Ukraine's Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, the nation is placing significant emphasis on the development and enhancement of long-distance strike UAVs, which are intended for operations deep within Russian territory.
Fedorov emphasized that the production of these formidable UAVs has multiplied several fold over the past year. Ukraine's current arsenal now includes drones with …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian advancements near Kupyansk
Russian forces successfully crossed the Oskil River about two weeks ago. However, Oleks Malyarevych, deputy commander of the "Achilles" 92nd Strike UAV Battalion, claims significant Ukrainian forces are stationed on the river’s left bank.
Malyarevych noted that between the settlements of Kruglyakivka and Sienkove in the Kupyansk region, there exists a "gray zone," lacking a pathway for Russian forces to the Oskil River, reports Espreso. The Kupyansk area is seeing assaults by occupiers, aiming …
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Russia bolsters military reserves: over 300,000 personnel trained amid ongoing Ukraine war
Russia has reportedly put over 300,000 of its military personnel through intensive training in reserve regiments. These divisions have been pivotal in readying contract soldiers for combat roles against Ukraine, reported the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to Ivan Buvaltsev, head of the Russian army’s combat training department, more than 300,000 servicemen were trained in reserve regiments this year. These units specifically prepare contracted soldiers for engagements in Ukraine. …
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Ukrainian F-16s: a game changer in missile defense
In a recent interview with Sky News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets successfully intercepted and destroyed seven Russian cruise missiles aimed at civilian targets during a mass missile strike by Russian forces.
Analysts from Army Recognition note that the acquisition of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets proved to be a pivotal moment for Ukraine's air power, as these aircraft are equipped with advanced technology and avionics. Famed for their …
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France considers sending military instructors to Ukraine
France is considering sending military instructors to Ukraine, positioning itself as a potential leader in a new coalition alongside the UK, Poland, Baltic states, and Scandinavia. Five French lawmakers from various political factions have urged the country's Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu to dispatch military instructors to Ukraine. The announcement was made by the member of the French National Assembly, Frédéric Petit, on X.
"The severity of the battles and mounting pressure from Russia …
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Turning point in the conflict: depletion of Russian MLRS signals shift in war dynamics
The Ukrainian army ended November with an intriguing and unexpected record. Over the past month, only nine MLRS of the Russian forces were destroyed, marking the lowest number since the full-scale invasion began. Military expert Oleksandr Kovaleko explains that this isn't due to a decline in the Ukrainian Armed Forces' efficiency but rather significant changes on the Russian side.
According to Kovaleko, the record low number of destroyed MLRS indicates that these systems are becoming rare in …
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Ukrainian troops repel major Russian assault in Kharkiv region
Ukrainian forces have successfully thwarted a Russian military assault in the Kharkiv direction, resulting in over 40 Russian casualties, reported Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Oleksandr Pivnenko on Telegram.
The Russian troops, consisting of more than a platoon, attempted to attack the positions of the 13th Operational Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard "Khartia" using three BMP-3 armored vehicles.
The soldiers from the "Khartia" brigade, alongside the 92nd Separate Assault …
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Three FAB-250 bombs accidentally dropped in Russia's Belgorod region: no casualties, evacuations ensue
In a dramatic turn of events, Russian territories faced significant aviation losses in the Belgorod region as three FAB-250 bombs were inadvertently dropped within a single day, reports the news outlet ASTRA.
One incident led to the evacuation of 100 people in a village within the region. According to ASTRA, the bombs fell in the area, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
ASTRA has discovered that the unintended release of a FAB-250 bomb from a Russian aircraft occurred on …