Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian forces advance in Donetsk region: intense clashes near Kotlyne and Leontovychi
In the Kotlyne area, Russian troops are attempting to secure positions on the outskirts of the settlement, with battles raging in the southwestern fields. The Russian forces have also entered the outskirts of the village of Leontovychi and are trying to push further inward. Russian troops are making headways on the Pokrovsk front, getting closer to Kotlyne and entering the outskirts of Leontovichi, reported Ukrainian serviceman with the call sign "Muchnoy" on his Telegram channel.
"In the …
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Putin signals willingness to meet Zelensky amid rising US-Russia tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly prepared to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks, subject to certain conditions that necessitate preliminary work at the expert level, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The highly anticipated meeting, however, will not take place immediately.
Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported the potential for a Zelensky-Putin meeting, signaling a significant diplomatic development after recent international tensions. …
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Ukrainian drone destroys Russian military bridge in Bryansk region
A Ukrainian FPV drone utilizing fiber optics successfully targeted and detonated a bridge in Russia's Bryansk region. The drone approached a bridge, carefully directed by its operator toward a support structure reportedly rigged with about 30 mines by Russian forces. A video capturing the operation showcases the precision executed by the Defense Forces. Utilizing fiber-optic-guided drones, Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted the bridge sabotage mission, akin to previous operations by Russian …
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Ukrainian drone strikes ignite major fire at a fuel depot near Russia’s Sochi airport
In an effort to weaken Russia's military capabilities, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have targeted the fuel infrastructure at Sochi airport, causing a significant fire, according the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The operation, carried out by specialized drone units in coordination with other defense components, resulted in a blaze visible from afar. Reports indicate that military aircraft were also present at the airfield.
The Ukrainian military command emphasizes that such …
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Ukraine fends off major Russian drone and missile attack
Russian forces, continuing their war against Ukraine, launched a massive attack against the neighboring country with 162 Shahed-type strike drones, various other drones, and an X-47 M2 ballistic missile. The attacks were launched from Millerovo in the Rostov region, Kursk, Bryansk, Orel, and from the territory of the annexed Crimean Peninsula, according to Ukraine’s Air Force via their Telegram channel on Monday, August 4th.
Ukrainian air defense managed to shoot down or suppress 161 of these …
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Major Ukrainian drone attack hits Russian Saky airbase in Crimea
Five Russian aircraft were reportedly struck in a Ukrainian attack on a military airfield in Saky, located in the temporarily occupied Crimea. This includes the complete destruction of a Su-30SM fighter jet and damage to another, along with strikes on three Su-24 bombers. According to a statement released by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) on Monday, August 4th, drones targeted this key Russian airbase used for operations in the Black Sea region. During the assault, an aviation weapons depot …
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Ukraine denies reports of Russia's alleged 'liberation' of Chasiv Yar
Russia's Ministry of Defense announced the "liberation" of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region. However, Ukrainian military sources are refuting this claim, arguing it lacks accuracy. In a commentary to the news outlet RBC-Ukraine, Viktor Tregubov, said Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson of the Khortytsia group of forces, reassured that the situation in Chasiv Yar remains unchanged, contradicting Russian statements which he believes aim to sow doubt and provoke counter-narratives.
According to the …
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Volgograd and Penza regions
In a series of overnight drone strikes on July 31, the Volgograd region and the city of Penza in Russia faced severe disruptions to internet services as well as significant interruptions in transportation and industrial infrastructure.
A fire erupted at the Kotelnikovo train station in the Volgograd region following drone strikes, according to the Telegram channel Astra.
Regional Governor Andrey Bocharov reported that the fire sparked near a power substation and railway tracks, causing parts …
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Kremlin indicates Putin-Zelensky meeting unlikely before August amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggested that a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could only occur after all necessary groundwork had been established to bring concrete results to the table. As reported by the Russian Information Agency (RIA), citing Kremlin sources, such a meeting is unlikely before the end of August.
Peskov did not offer specifics on what constitutes "all the work" or how the groundwork would be secured. …
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Ukrainian drones strike key Russian petrochemical plant in Samara region
Ukrainian drones targeted the "Novokuybyshevsk Petrochemical Company" in Russia's Samara region, which is no stranger to drone attacks.
This facility is among Russia and Eastern Europe's largest producers in the petrochemical and organic synthesis sectors, as reported by Telegram channel "Exilenova+".
A crucial part of the Russian military-industrial complex, its organic synthesis products are used as raw materials to produce a wide range of explosive substances for artillery shells, aircraft …