Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian soldiers abandon positions, citing drunken commander's chaotic orders as the last straw
In a dramatic twist on the battlefield, Russian soldiers have reportedly deserted their positions, citing the chaotic orders from their intoxicated commander. The troops, however, assert that they're neither cowards nor deserters; they simply refuse to fight under such leadership. Their current whereabouts remain unknown.
The Russian servicemen allegedly abandoned their posts after a drunken order was issued by their commander to occupy a new position, an endeavor that entailed a treacherous …
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Ukraine denies allegations of supplying combat drones to Mali rebels
In a decisive move, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Monday, October 14, firmly denied recent media claims alleging Kyiv's involvement in supplying combat drones to rebels in Mali.
"We also reject all allegations regarding Ukraine’s supposed involvement in the distribution of weapons and military equipment provided to Ukraine by its allies for countering Russia's ongoing military aggression," the Ministry said in a statement.
In Kyiv, officials remarked that from the earliest days of Russia's …
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EU seeks to overcome Hungary's veto and secure military aid for Ukraine by November
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrel, expressed optimism that member states could approve his proposal to allocate over six billion euros from the European Peace Facility for Kyiv's military needs by November, circumventing Hungary's veto.
"We need to reach a consensus that unlocks both the European Peace Facility and the Ukraine Support Fund. While I can't guarantee 100 percent success now, I believe all countries will eventually agree," Borrell stated during a press …
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Russia dismisses German Intelligence claims of potential attack on NATO as 'illogical'
In a statement from Moscow on Monday, October 14, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismissed claims from Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) head Bruno Kahl that Russia might be capable of launching an attack on NATO by the end of this decade at the latest. Peskov described Kahl's remarks as illogical, according to the Interfax news agency.
“Russia has never moved its military infrastructure towards NATO. The process has always been the opposite,” Peskov highlighted, …
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Zelensky to present comprehensive victory plan to Ukrainian Parliament
This Wednesday, October 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Verkhovna Rada, unveiling a plan for victory. According to a Telegram post by Serhiy Leshchenko, an adviser to the head of the President’s Office, the primary motive for this event is the public presentation of the victory plan. "It is evident that there is only one reason for this event — it's the public presentation of the victory plan," Leshchenko wrote.
In a recent evening address, President Zelensky stated …
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France's delivery of 67 Caesar howitzers bolsters Ukraine's defense amidst minimal losses
Ukraine has received 67 Caesar 155mm wheeled howitzers from France. This delivery is part of a large-scale military support effort from Western nations, aimed at countering Russian aggression, reports French newspaper Le Point.
According to French journalists, five of these howitzers have been destroyed, and just two have been damaged in the ongoing conflict.
The Caesar howitzer's high mobility hinders Russian forces from launching effective counter-battery fire. This capability allows …
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Ukrainian Forces ambush and eliminate Russian marines linked to prisoner executions in Kursk region
In a tactical maneuver in the Kursk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) took out Russian soldiers from the 155th Brigade, notorious for executing Ukrainian prisoners, reported the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Bukovinian Brigade.
Reports indicate that Ukrainian defenders engaged Russian soldiers in the Kursk region, trapping them effectively.
"Recently, Bukovinian maroon berets laid an ambush, ensnaring killers from the 155th Separate Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, who …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian military transport plane engulfed in flames at Orenburg airfield
In the early hours of October 13, a Russian Tu-134 military transport plane belonging to the 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment was engulfed in flames at the "Orenburg-2" airfield where it was stationed, reported by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense on their Telegram channel.
"These Soviet-era aircraft are specifically utilized for transporting senior officials of the Russian Ministry of Defense," the Ukrainian Intelligence claimed.
According to …
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Germany hesitant on further heavy weapon supplies to Ukraine amidst Zelensky's requests
Germany holds off on supplying heavy military equipment to Ukraine - reports. The tabloid BILD claims that Berlin is not planning to deliver infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, or self-propelled howitzers. Germany apparently has no intention of supplying more major military hardware to Ukraine beyond what has already been announced. This was reported by the Russian-language edition of the German tabloid BILD via Telegram, referencing German defense ministry documents.
The …
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German media: Ukraine explores peace path without full territorial recovery amid shifting diplomatic landscape
The German outlet Der Spiegel reports that discussions are underway in Ukraine about potentially ending the war without fully reclaiming territories occupied by Russia. Citing an unnamed senior Ukrainian official, the article reveals a shift in Kyiv's stance, which previously demanded Russia's unconditional surrender to cease hostilities. "Concessions are inevitable," the source noted, adding that any peace deal "should also be advantageous for Russia."
The official expressed concerns over a " …