Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia revives decommissioned T-62 tanks as armored vehicle losses mount in Ukraine
Russia is re-deploying outdated tanks to the Ukraine front after suffering significant losses of more modern armored vehicles, according to Ukrainian intelligence. The Russian army is reportedly bringing obsolete T-62 tanks—first developed in the 1960s—back into action as a temporary fix after newer equipment was depleted on the battlefield. The capacity of T-72B3M and T-90M tanks, prominent in the early stages of the invasion, is rapidly declining.
While production of new tanks continues, it' …
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian ammunition and weapons depot in Bryansk
In the early hours of Saturday, June 28, the Russian city of Bryansk was rocked by a series of explosions, reportedly from an attack by Ukrainian drones.
According to a source within Ukrainian intelligence, cited by the Ukrainian news agency Suspilne, the strike was conducted by attack drones of the Main Directorate of Intelligence on Ukraine's Constitution Day, aiming at the 120th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The extent of the …
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Ukrainian drone strike targets Russian airfield in Crimea, destroying helicopters and air defense systems
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) carried out a drone strike on Krymsk military airfield in Crimea, reportedly destroying three Russian helicopters — the Mi-28, Mi-8, and Mi-26 — along with the self-propelled anti-aircraft system "Pantsir-S1". This operation, which occurred under the cover of darkness on Saturday, June 28, also included the obliteration of a Pantsir-S1 air defense system, valued at approximately $15 million, reports the agency's press service.
The Ukrainian drones targeted …
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Suspected sabotage: German military trucks destined for Ukraine torched, raising tensions with Russia
In a possible act of sabotage benefiting Russia, German military trucks were reportedly set on fire over the weekend, according to pro-Russian Telegram channels. The trucks were allegedly about to be decommissioned and donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
A video posted by the Telegram channel "Crazy about War", shows at least five torched vehicles. Some of these vehicles appear to belong to the German Armed Forces, recognizable by their military license plates and Bundeswehr crosses on …
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Ukrainian Forces destroy Russian freight train near Tokmak
Ukrainian Forces have targeted and disrupted a Russian cargo train near Tokmak in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region. The operation, which took place at 11:15 AM, involved a combined effort from various units the Ukrainian Forces, who stopped the train on its tracks with none other than a precision strike, slicing it in half.
This train, comprising over 40 cars loaded with tanks, containers, and likely ammunition, was effectively split in two. Following this maneuver, Ukrainian units …
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Norway allocates €550 million for Ukraine's drone procurement
Norway has announced that it had allocated NOK 6.5 billion—more than €550 million—for the purchase of drones and related technologies from both Ukrainian and European producers, as confirmed by the Norwegian government.
Drones play a crucial role in Ukraine’s defense efforts, serving in the protection of critical infrastructure and frontline operations. Norway’s contribution is set to significantly bolster Ukraine’s capabilities in drone surveillance and operations. "This funding will aid …
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Russian military court convicts 184 Ukrainian servicemen involved in Kursk operation
Judges from Russia's 2nd Western District Military Court delivered verdicts for 184 Ukrainian servicemen captured during the Ukrainian Armed Forces' (AFU) incursion into the Kursk region, reports Mediazona.
The cases against those captured in Kursk stand apart from other terrorism-related cases in Russian courts due to a unified charge levied against all defendants – "committing a terrorist act by a group resulting in severe consequences." Since November 2024, a total of 159 cases involving 267 …
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Russian forces capture two villages in Donetsk region
Russian forces have captured two villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to DeepState. The Russian troops have also advanced near three other locations in Eastern Ukraine. Russian forces captured the villages of Konstaninopil and Andriivka in the Novopavlivka direction and pushed into the village of Shevchenko, as well as near Dneproenergiya and Aleksiivka, reports DeepState.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian operational-tactical group Khortytsia indicated that the Russian army conducted …
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Ukrainian drones strike key Russian defense plant in Taganrog
Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted the "Atlant AERO" plant in Taganrog, a facility known for its production of aerial and space equipment. The "Atlant AERO" plant is engaged in manufacturing aviation and space equipment. Moreover, local authorities report drone activity near the city's stadium. In the early hours of June 25, "friendly" drones visited the Atlant AERO plant in Taganrog.
Following the drone sightings, a fire broke out on the factory premises, as reported by locals who …
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Serbia suspends weapons exports amid Russian accusations of arms reaching Ukraine
In a move following accusations from Moscow, Serbia has completely stopped exporting weapons. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced the suspension of arms and ammunition exports, stating that henceforth, defense industry products will be used solely for the country's military needs.
When questioned if Serbia had taken sides in the Israel-Iran conflict by exporting ammunition to Israel, President Vučić asserted that the state has halted all exports, directing military supplies only to …