Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine claims to have destroyed a third of Russian Black Sea fleet
At the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Black Sea Fleet had around 80 combat vessels. Now, 25 of these vessels have been destroyed, with another 15 severely damaged, said a representative of the Ukrainian Naval Forces, Dmytro Pletenchuk, during a national news broadcast.
The host asked for an update on the Russian ship losses. The Ukrainian Naval Forces representative reported that the enemy had 80 ships, of which 30-35 were heavily armed, including submarines, …
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Ukrainian intelligence: Russian Tu-95 bomber pilot shot in Engels
A pilot of a Tu-95 bomber, involved in missile strikes on Ukraine, has been shot in Russia, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (GUR) reported. The pilot was identified as Oleg Stegachev.
"In the Russian city of Engels, Major Oleg Stegachev, the commander of a strategic Tu-95 bomber crew, has been shot," stated the Intelligence agency. "This Russian Aerospace Forces pilot, born on 23rd June 1983, served at the Engels airbase (military unit 06987) and was …
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Zelensky gives awards to Ukrainian intelligence officers for destroying Russian missile boat Ivanovets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards to servicemen of the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry of Defence for the destruction of the Russian missile boat Ivanovets, the presidential press service reported.
The ceremony took place at the Mariyinsky Palace in Kyiv. The President expressed his pleasure at being able to personally thank all the GUR soldiers.
"You have achieved a great deal, and so have the warriors of the GUR, on both …
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Ukrainian drone strike paralyzes major Russian oil refinery in Volgograd
The LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery is reportedly paralyzed for an extended period following a drone strike overnight, which destroyed essential equipment, reported the Russian Telegram Kremlyovskaya Tabakerka.
"One of the drones hit a large storage tank for petroleum products, causing a massive fire that took several hours to extinguish. Unfortunately, a second unmanned aerial vehicle also reached the oil depot, damaging the pump station. Our sources note that the functioning of …
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Ukrainian Forces maintain control of Tabaivka despite Russian efforts to capture Kupyansk
Russian forces have failed to capture the village of Tabaivka in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) continue to hold their ground against a 40,000-strong Russian army amassed for am attack on Kupyansk, said Ilya Yevlash, a representative of the Ukrainian operational strategic group of troops, Khortytsia.
According to Yevlash, the Ukrainian Forces continue to hold positions near Kupyansk and there is no territory loss. Specifically, Tabaivka is not under the control of the Russian …
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Russian PMC Redut commander killed in Ukraine
In late January, Redut, a Russian private military company, lost its commander in Ukraine. He was killed by a Ukrainian landmine in Kherson region, according to reports by Russian news outlet Mash.
"One of the first assault troops involved in preparing the operation to capture 'Tsar's Hunt' builing perished near Kherson. He did not live to receive his medal and breakthrough Ukrainian defenses — during the storming of a fortified area, Pavel was killed by a mine," Mash reported.
Colonel of the …
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Zelensky: Ukraine receives two more air defense systems
Ukraine has received two additional air defence systems to be deployed in the defence of its regions, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in an evening video address.
"The headline news today – an announcement we've all been eagerly awaiting, one we've worked on at various levels for months. The result - two more air defence systems have arrived in Ukraine. Naturally, not all details should be shared publicly. But these are systems that can shoot down anything. We'll be protecting our …
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Russian Lieutenant General and 10 servicemen reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on Belbek airfield
Lieutenant General Alexander Tatarenko, the commander of a Russian aviation squadron, was allegedly killed during a Ukrainian missile attack on the Belbek airfield in the annexed Crimea, reports the Telegram channel Crimean Wind.
Russian social media sources say that 10 Russian servicemen were also killed in the strike, along with Lieutenant General Alexander Tatarenko.
Russian Defense Ministry has not commented on the potential death of Lieutenant General Alexander Tatarenko.
63-year-old …
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Ukraine strikes Belbek airfield in Russia-annexed Crimea
On 31 January, several explosions were reported near the Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea. The Russian authorities swiftly blocked traffic in the area, while local residents reported a severe fire on the airbase. The Armed Forces of Ukraine acknowledged their successful operations, stating, "We are reclaiming what's ours."
Russian sources rapidly disclosed losses following the attack on Belbek. For instance, a Russian war correspondent reported that three aircraft at the airfield had been …
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Russian Defense Minister Shoygu criticizes military contractor for failing to increase artillery production
Russia’s Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu has voiced dissatisfaction with the management of Uraltransmash, the Ural Transport Engineering Plant, over delays in meeting production schedules. During a visit to the company, responsible for producing self-propelled artillery, Shoygu emphasised the need to adhere to the planned timeline, which appears to be behind schedule.
Delays have been observed in Russia’s production of artillery systems, which came to light during Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu' …