Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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British Challenger 2 tanks allegedly used by Ukrainian Forces in Russian territory, UK Defense Ministry silent on details
In a significant and potentially unprecedented development, British Challenger 2 tanks may have been used by Ukrainian forces during an offensive operation in Russia's Kursk region, reports Sky News.
Should these reports be confirmed, it would mark the first instance of Ukrainian troops utilizing British tanks in combat on Russian soil. However, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declined to offer comments on operational specifics, insisting there have been no changes in policy. Ukrainian …
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Abandoned by commanders: entire Russian company surrenders to Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region
Am entire company of Russian soldiers voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, as reported by the "I Want to Live" project on August 15. The soldiers surrendered on August 14, making the decision collectively as their commanders had abandoned them.
"It's understandable; it's hard to conduct combat operations when you're led by tyrants and embezzlers, and flanked by Kadyrov's bandits, who abandon everyone just to avoid being captured themselves," said the representatives …
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Ukraine launches unified command center for UAVs and ground robots
In a move to boost the effectiveness of Ukraine's Defense Forces, the nation is set to establish a unified command center for drones of various types and ground-based robotic platforms, announced Defense Minister Rustem Umerov during a meeting with Lithuania's Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.
According to Umerov, drone systems have already started to transform the battlefield landscape. Currently, efforts are underway to integrate UAVs and ground robots into a centralized command hub that …
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PMC Paladin leader calls for overthrow of Putin amid Russian military failures
Georgiy Zakrevskiy, the founder and leader of the "Paladin" paramilitary group, has publicly called on Russian military and security personnel to overthrow the current regime in Moscow. He slammed President Vladimir Putin for what he described as a “vertical of power made up of scoundrels and sycophants who constantly lie about the 'prosperity' of Russia.” According to open-source information, fighters from the "Paladin" private military company have participated in conflicts in Africa and …
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Russian forces advance near Pokrovsk amid fierce Ukrainian defense
In the latest briefing, Ukrainian military personnel have confirmed that intense battles are raging in multiple localities, with Russian forces proceeding aggressively, primarily through the deployment of large numbers of infantry.
The situation in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk Oblast remains dire. The Russian military is making advances, and the conflict in the Kursk Oblast has had no significant impact on the fighting in this area, said the Ukrainian serviceman Alexander from the 47 …
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Federal state of emergency declared in Russia's Belgorod region amid Ukrainian military offensive
In response to the continued Ukrainian military offensive, the Kursk region of Russia has declared a federal-level state of emergency. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod region, made this announcement on Thursday, August 15, via Telegram.
An emergency government commission convened under the leadership of Russian Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov. "The situation in the region remains complex and tense," stated the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Damage has been …
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Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream explosion, points finger at Russia
Ukrainian officials have firmly denied any involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions and point the finger at Russia.
Mikhail Podolyak, advisor to the Ukrainian President's office, rejected claims that Ukraine had any strategic or tactical gain from the blasts, refuting an article by the Wall Street Journal. "Ukraine has no relation to the Nord Stream explosions. Such an act could only be executed with vast technical and financial resources, which only Russia possessed at the time of …
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Shift in Kremlin priorities as Russia initiates first prisoner exchange talks
For the first time since the outset of the full-scale war, Russia has initiated prisoner exchange negotiations, said Ivan Tymochko, Chairman of the Council of Reservists of the Land Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) on a national news broadcast.
Tymochko noted that the final and overall plans of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) operation in the Kursk region remain unclear, making it difficult to evaluate its outcomes. The specifics regarding the number and nature of captured personnel …
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Ukrainian Forces push forward in Kursk region as Russian authorities announce new evacuations
The Russian military reports that the situation in this area is "shrouded in the fog of war," with Ukrainian forces advancing towards Viktorovka, Uspenovka, and Gordeevka.
In the Kursk region, currently the site of the Ukrainian military special operation, Ukrainian forces have managed to extend the combat zone. According to Agentstvo Novosti, the Ukrainian military has reached the borders of the Glushkovsky district, capturing Lyubimovka and Vnezapnoye. This extends the combat zone in the …
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Russia's mass surrender in Kursk region: over 2,000 troops lay down arms as Kremlin faces fallout
More than 2,000 Russian soldiers have surrendered since the outset of the operation in the Kursk region, military analyst from "Information Resistance" group Alexander Kovalenko told the news outlet NEXTA.
"Their own lives were far more valuable to them. They made the right decision by surrendering. This is a significant number that the Kremlin will have to reckon with," noted Kovalenko, highlighting that most of the surrendered soldiers were conscripts.
Kovalenko did not dismiss the …