Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian drone strikes intensify: multiple Ukrainian cities targeted in overnight attack
On the night of Sunday, August 10th, Russian forces launched a barrage of 100 Shahed-type and various other drones against Ukrainian cities.
The aerial assault was countered by Ukraine's air force, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups from the Defense Forces, according to the Air Force Command. Preliminary data suggests that air defenses in the north and east of the country managed to down or suppress 70 drones.
Reports indicate that 30 drones struck 1 …
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Ukrainian forces liberate border village of Bezsalivka in Sumy region
Ukrainian forces drove Russian troops out of Bezsalivka in Ukraine’s Sumy region, the Ukrainian General Staff reported.
The operation, carried out by the 33rd Assault Regiment and the 24th Assault Battalion, led to the liberation and complete clearing of Russian forces from Bezsalivka. During the fighting, Ukrainian forces reportedly eliminated 18 Russians, according to the General Staff.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are not only effectively halting the Russian advance on Sumy but are also …
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Zelensky stands firm on Ukraine's territorial integrity amid upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that the territorial issues are already enshrined in the Ukrainian Constitution, making it impossible to concede, as Russia's attempts to claim the land will not be entertained.
In a move to address the ongoing conflict on Ukrainian soil, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a meeting with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska. However, Zelensky emphasized the war cannot be resolved without Ukraine's involvement, highlighting the …
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Ukrainian drones strike 'Shahed' drone production facilities in Russia's Tatarstan
Ukrainian Intelligence, the SBU, confirmed that its drones have targeted facilities in Tatarstan, striking warehouses containing "Shahed" drones. Earlier, Ukrainian sources reported that drones attacked a factory producing "Shaheds".
The Security Service confirmed its drones were behind the Tatarstan assaults. This morning, long-range drones from the SBU's "A" Center for Special Operations hit a logistics hub storing ready-to-use "Shaheds" and foreign components. The warehouse is located in …
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Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine as Trump’s ceasefire ultimatum expires
On the day a ceasefire ultimatum set by U.S. President Donald Trump for his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was due to expire, Russia launched a massive drone assault on Ukraine.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the overnight attack on Friday, August 8, involved more than 100 aerial weapons, including 104 Shahed strike drones, various types of simulator drones, and 8 high-speed (jet-powered) drones.
The attacks reportedly were launched from Shatalovo in the Smolensk region, as well as …
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian cutting-edge radar system in Crimea
Ukrainian drones have struck a state-of-the-art 98L6 "Yenisei" radar system in Crimea. According to open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysts from the project CyberBoroshno, these advanced radar units, which were tested between 2020 and 2021, have been integrated into Russia's armed forces only recently. The attack was part of a series of drone strikes launched by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense on Russian military positions in the contested region.
The …
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Ukrainian Military Chief praises operation in Russia's Kursk region for bolstering defense in Donbas
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has praised a Ukrainian military operation in Russia's Kursk region as "incredible" and "brilliant." The operation, he claims, was crucial to protecting key areas in the Donbas, including Pokrovsk, which is currently facing the presence of approximately 110,000 Russian troops. Syrskyi dismissed the notion that the focus should have been on bolstering Ukrainian front-line units in the Donetsk region instead. In an interview with TSN, he …
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Putin unmoved by Trump's ultimatum as confidants predict Ukraine front-line collapse
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly unwilling to end the war during the summer offensive, despite an "ultimatum" from Washington. According to sources close to the Kremlin, who spoke to Reuters, Russia sees no reason to stop until it occupies four regions. The deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's "ultimatum" is set for this Friday, yet Moscow is not seeking a truce. Putin maintains confidence in victory and doubts the impact of additional U.S. sanctions after three years of …
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Norway, Sweden, and Denmark pledge $500 million in joint arms support for Ukraine
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are collaborating to allocate approximately 5 billion Norwegian kroner ($486 million) to a new NATO initiative aimed at supplying U.S. weaponry to Ukraine, announced the Norwegian government. This initiative is set to expedite the delivery of American arms and equipment to Ukraine, bolstering its air defense capabilities with additional Patriot air defense system missiles.
Norway's initial contribution is earmarked at 1.5 billion Norwegian kroner ($145 million). …
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Russian armored vehicles spotted in Gomel, Belarus
Russian armored vehicles have been spotted on the streets of Gomel, a city located in Belarus just 100 kilometers from Ukraine's Chernihiv. Some of these vehicles were equipped with makeshift anti-drone structures and marked with red tactical symbols, according to reports from the Telegram channel BelVarta.
Witnesses noted that the military personnel accompanying the equipment sported red arm bands. “Extremely disturbing information has emerged from Gomel. Armored personnel carriers have been …