Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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EU calls for unified global pressure on Putin at BRICS summit to end Ukraine war
As the BRICS summit kicks off in Kazan on October 22, all participating leaders are encouraged to use this platform to urge Russian President Vladimir Putin to immediately end the war in Ukraine. This call to action was made on Wednesday, October 23, by Peter Stano, spokesperson for EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell.
Stano emphasized that the appeal particularly applies to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. According to him, Guterres should insist that Putin "withdraw Russian troops …
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Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief: North Korean troops heading to Russia’s Kursk region
Reports from Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) indicate plans to move North Korean fighters to Russia’s Kursk region by the end of this month. General Kyrylo Budanov underscored that Ukraine has partners, while Russia has allies.
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Intelligence, revealed how many troops North Korea sent to Russia and the terms of the exchange, as detailed in a report by The Economist. Budanov noted that North Korean soldiers are currently …
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Poland requests access to classified sections of Zelensky's 'Victory Plan'
Poland has expressed its desire to access the classified annexes of the "Victory Plan," which was unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week. This statement comes from Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski, Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister, in an interview with PAP.
According to Bartoszewski, Poland was not included in the list of countries that received full details of the "Victory Plan." "We provided military assistance to Ukraine to the greatest extent possible.
When Germany …
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South Korea weighs supplying offensive weapons to Ukraine amid rising North Korea-Russia collaboration
South Korea is reportedly considering the delivery of offensive weapons to Ukraine, a significant departure from its previous stance of providing only humanitarian aid. This potential shift comes as a response to the provision of North Korean military personnel to the Russian forces, according to South Korean publication Yonhap, citing high-ranking officials in the country. Observers note that this marks a marked change from South Korea's earlier humanitarian-focused aid approach. In June, …
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Ukrainian Forces break through Russian defenses in Kursk region, advancing towards key villages
Ukrainian Armed Forces have breached Russian defenses in Kursk region with tanks leading the charge towards the village of Zelenyi Shlyakh. A convoy of heavy Ukrainian military equipment, spearheaded by T-64BV tanks, has advanced 2 kilometers along the "Rylsk-Korenevo-Sudzha" highway, breaking through Russian positions in the wooded areas.
The 36th Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, along with Territorial Defense units and forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade, are completing the …
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Russian forces suffer heavy losses in Kharkiv region due to risky 'meat assault' tactics
Russian forces in the Kharkiv region are reportedly experiencing significant losses due to aggressive assault tactics. The 41st regiment of the Russian military, engaged near the village of Starytsya in the Kharkiv region, is facing severe issues, allegedly on the verge of being wiped out due to what has been described as a bloodthirsty strategy by military commanders, the Russian Telegram channel "Northern Channel," known for its associations with the Russian army.
The source claims that …
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Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office accuses Russian troops of executing POWs near Selydove
In a shocking incident near the settlement of Selydove, Russian military forces allegedly executed two Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war. The Office of the General Prosecutor announced the initiation of criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, citing violations of laws and customs of war combined with intentional murder.
According to operational data, on October 18, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Russian military personnel captured two Ukrainian servicemen in …
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Ukraine makes historic debut in NATO drone exercises
In a historic milestone, Ukraine took part in NATO drone exercises for the first time. The exercises focused on using drones for a multitude of tasks, including anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, and protection of critical underwater infrastructure. Ukraine's naval forces joined NATO’s largest exercise for deploying unmanned systems in maritime operations—REPMUS 24. Through the DELTA combat system, Ukrainian forces managed to coordinate more than 50 unmanned devices of various types, …
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Critical phase in Selydove: Ukrainian Forces face intensified Russian assaults in Donetsk region
In a pivotal development in the fight for Selidove, Lieutenant "Alex" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said that the battle has entered a critical new phase, presenting significant challenges for the Ukrainian Forces. Ukrainian Military correspondent Bohdan Miroshnikov speculates that the Russian forces' objectives might be the settlement of Vyshneve or a high-rise area within Selydove itself. Russian infantry assaults on Selydove in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region have been confirmed, …
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Heroic stand: Ukrainian marines call artillery on themselves to thwart Russian encirclement in Kursk region
In a dramatic turn of events in the Kursk region, Ukrainian marines took a bold step to thwart Russian forces that had encircled them, ultimately saving nearby units. The marines made the harrowing decision to redirect the full artillery might of the Defense Forces onto their own location, choosing destruction over capture, reports the press service of the 36th Marine Brigade.
Stationed to cover the evacuation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers from Lyubimovka in Kursk, nine marines found …