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Russia faces critical shortage of key weapon
Russia is experiencing a critical shortage of one of its primary weapons, according to recent data on the losses suffered by its military. The figures highlight a significant decrease in the number of Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) available to Russian forces.
In a startling development, no Russian MLRS units have been lost since the beginning of December, with the last recorded destruction occurring on November 29. This data, as noted by Ukrainian military expert Alexander Kovalenko, …
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Russian military bloggers claim North Korean troops have captured Russian village in Kursk region
Several Russian military correspondents claim that North Korean soldiers captured the village of Plekhovo in Russia's Kursk region. Vladimir Romanov asserts that the village was captured"exclusively by North Korean special forces." He further details, "In just two hours. They swept through like a hurricane," claiming the Ukrainian forces suffered over 300 fatalities in the skirmish.
On December 6, it reportedly took just around 2.5 hours for the North Korean Special Operations Forces to …
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Ukraine announces plans to end Russian gas transit by 2025
During the German-Ukrainian business forum in Berlin, Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko announced comprehensive measures to ensure the stability of Ukraine's own gas transmission system in anticipation of stopping Russian gas transit as of January 1, 2025. "Our position is quite transparent: we're preparing for zero transit as of January 1. We've been making these preparations for quite some time now. Just this year, we've conducted several stress tests on our gas system to assess …
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Intensified clashes near Pokrovsk: Russian forces close in amid chaotic advances
As fighting around Pokrovsk intensifies, Russian forces have closed to within 1.5 kilometers of the city. Several Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups have been neutralized near the area. Russian artillery has been active since the early hours, with Russian troops attacking in groups of up to four.
The Ukrainian fighter "Muchnoy" warned that Russian forces might attempt to bypass the city from the southwest or launch a frontal assault. Attacks to the south of Pokrovsk are ramping up …
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Kyiv: Ukraine prioritizes strength over immediate peace talks with Russia
Ukraine isn't ready for negotiations with Russia yet, needing to bolster its strength to engage with the aggressor on equal terms, declared Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian President's Office, during an interview with Suspilne.
Yermak emphasized, "For negotiations to commence, Ukraine has to be strong and only then can it engage with Russia as an equal. Everything coming from the Kremlin is the language of ultimatums." He further mentioned discussions with partners on the importance of …