Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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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 …
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Ukrainian Forces destroy Russian military convoy on Lyman front
In a significant military maneuver on the Lyman front in Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' 93rd Brigade, known as Signum, delivered a decisive blow by destroying a convoy of Russian vehicles. Employing FPV drones, the Ukrainian fighters successfully targeted and destroyed Russian transport vehicles, a moment captured in a video they shared on their Telegram channel.
Reports indicate that the Ukrainian forces precisely hit four Russian vehicles in succession. "The first casualty — a …
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Ukrainian Forces counter Russian advances amid intense clashes on Zaporizhzhia front
Russian forces recently infiltrated a small settlement, establishing a foothold within one of the local buildings. This posed a significant threat to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) positions and risked the entire settlement falling into Russian hands.
The situation in Zaporizhzhia saw Ukrainian Defense Forces compelled to withdraw from a position due to the overwhelming strength of Russian forces. However, reinforcements were soon deployed, and Ukrainian troops launched a counteroffensive to …
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Russian forces intensify push towards Pokrovsk, threatening key Ukrainian supply routes
As of today, the Pokrovsk front remains one of the hottest battle zones on the front line. On July 21, reports emerged of Russian troops advancing towards the village of Zvereve, which borders the outskirts of Pokrovsk city. Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have moved closer to Pokrovsk from the settlements of Peshchane and Shevchenko, creating a "gray zone" in Zverev. This is evidenced by updated cartographic data from DeepState.
The direction of the Russian forces' offensive suggests …
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Trump-Zelensky call precedes surge in drone attacks on Moscow
In a July 4 conversation, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Ukraine's armed forces could target Moscow if they received long-range American weapons.
Following this discussion, as noted in Russian media, there has been a noticeable intensification of aerial assaults on the Russian capital.
Official reports from local authorities and Russia's Defense Ministry indicate that between July 4 and July 18, drones attacked Moscow and the region …
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Ukrainian and Russian forces report gains amid intense clashes on Pokrovsk front
Ukrainian military units have advanced in one of the most fiercely contested areas, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), as they report successes in the Pokrovsk direction. Meanwhile, Russian sources also claimed progress, with DeepState confirming their reports.
Geolocated footage indicates that Ukrainian Defense Forces have moved forward in the settlement of Novoeconomichne in the Donetsk region. These findings were highlighted in a report by the American Institute for the …
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EU implements 18th sanctions package against Russia
In a move to counter Russia's unrelenting aggression in Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has announced the implementation of its 18th sanctions package. Despite a weeks-long hold-up due to Slovakia's blockade, EU member state representatives reached an agreement in Brussels on Friday, July 18, as reported by Kaja Kallas, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
" The EU just approved one of its strongest sanctions package against Russia to date. We’re …