Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Ukrainian Forces halt Russian advance, stabilize Pokrovsk front

    In a significant update from the battlefield, Ukrainian military officials have announced stabilization on one of the most challenging sections of the front line. For several days, Russian forces have failed to achieve significant advances in the Pokrovsk direction.

    The situation at the Pokrovsk front has notably improved, according to reports from the Ukrainian side. The Russian offensive has effectively been halted, with no marked gains or breakthroughs for days.

    Military sources emphasize …

  • Russian drones complicate Ukrainian logistics in Chasiv Yar amid tense standoff

    In a tense standoff on the Donbas front, Russian troops intensify pressure on Ukrainian Forces in Chasiv Yar yet remain unable to advance from the flanks. According to 24th Mechanized Brigade's Press Officer Andriy Polukhin, Russian frontal assaults, often supported by armored vehicles, are consistently repelled by Ukrainian troops.

    Russians continue their relentless attempts to break Ukrainian defensive lines on the Donbas front, particularly targeting the city of Chasiv Yar where their …

  • Russian forces race against time to capture Pokrovsk before rainy season hampers operations

    In a recent update on the situation in Donbas, an officer from the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, Serhiy Tsehotskyi, revealed that Russian forces are feeling the pressure as they aim to capture Pokrovsk. With the rainy season fast approaching, which complicates combat operations significantly, the Ukrainian Forces believe that the Russian occupation of the city remains unlikely.

    For months, Russian troops have been trying to advance towards Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, with the …

  • Russian air defense forces down own Shahed drones entering Belarus

    In a dramatic overnight incident, at least eight "Shahed" drones entered Belarus, with Russian forces targeting them, states Belaruski Gayun. The offensive likely involved the 1530th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces, stationed at the "Zyabrovka" airbase in Gomel.

    According to the report, during an air attack on Ukraine on September 5, a minimum of eight "Shaheds" veered into Belarus' airspace. The drones made their entrance around 1:08 AM, heading towards Gomel. By …

  • Ukraine to procure 10,000 AI-powered drones in major defense upgrade

    The course of the war in Ukraine might see a significant shift. A tender has been launched for the purchase of 10,000 AI-powered FPV drones for the army's needs through the Prozorro platform.

    Ukraine is taking a new step in defense development. As part of the Prozorro platform, a tender has been opened for the procurement of the first 10,000 AI-powered drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This decision is expected not only to boost combat capabilities but also to drive down costs due …

  • Russia alarmed as Ukraine continues importing DJI drones despite China's export restrictions

    Tensions are soaring in Russia as Ukraine persistently acquires DJI drones, even though China officially opposes their use in the conflict.

    Russian authorities have discovered how the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) managed to equip their troops with Chinese-made Mavic drones. Despite Beijing's official stance against the usage of domestically produced drones in the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine has found ways to procure these drones to bolster their UAF, reports RIA Novosti.

    The Russian news …

  • Top Ukrainian UAV Systems Commander suspended amid security probe

    In a significant development, Roman Gladky, head of the UAV Systems Command for Ukraine's Armed Forces, has been suspended from his post pending a thorough investigation by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The announcement came from Ukraine's General Staff Headquarters.

    In response to a recent meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's Committee on National Security, Intelligence, and Defense, Ukraine's General Staff opted for an additional review of Captain First Rank Roman Gladky by the SBU. This …

  • Romanian Parliament approves donation of Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

    In a significant move, Romania's lower house of parliament on Tuesday, September 3, approved a bill to donate a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine. The document awaits the signature of President Klaus Iohannis, after which the government will issue an order for the donation, according to the announcement.

    The Romanian government's decision to transfer a Patriot system to Ukraine had already received the cabinet's approval and was forwarded to the parliament for final consent. In June, …

  • Ukrainian soldier warns of renewed Russian push in Vuhledar: potential encirclement looms

    Russians have intensified their efforts in the Vuhledar direction over the past few weeks. Natural bodies of water in the area are the main obstacles preventing a breakthrough to capture the city, said Stanislav Buniatov, a soldier of the 24th Mechanized Brigade with the call sign "Osman," shared on his Telegram channel "Sniper Speaks."

    "The enemy's movements in the Vuhledar direction are quite concerning for us. The only thing currently holding them back from making a dash northwest of …

  • Ukrainian Special Forces member sentenced to 20 years by Russian court on terrorism charges

    Oleksandr Liubas, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars by the Southern District Military Court, facing charges that include terrorism and illegal border crossing.

    According to investigators, Liubas served in the special forces of the Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR). On October 4, 2023, Liubas allegedly aimed to disembark in the Chernomorsky district of Crimea with a group, intending to plant a Ukrainian flag and record a video. The group, traveling by boat and …