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Ukrainian drones target key Russian oil refineries in consecutive night strikes
Drones operated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck several pivotal locations in Russia over two consecutive nights. This coordinated operation, carried out with the cooperation of other Ukrainian Force components, reportedly dealt significant blows to Russian strategic assets, Ukraine's General Staff announced.
One major strike occurred during the night of March 9, targeting an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region, a facility directly involved in supplying the Russian military. …
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Stalemate in Kursk region: Ukrainian Forces avoid encirclement as U.S. halts military aid
The Ukrainian forces in Kursk are not encircled, though Russian fire control over key roads presents significant supply challenges—this is not a complete logistical cut-off, allowing for potential withdrawal routes, wrote military expert Alexander Kovalenko.
He broke down the military term "encirclement" and assessed whether Ukrainian Forces in Kursk face what's described as a "cauldron."
Per Kovalenko, military encirclement could either be tactical or operational. Operational encirclement …
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Ukraine holds firm in Kursk region amid Russian encirclement threats
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not withdrawn from Russia’s Kursk region, despite the looming threat of encirclement by Russian troops. According to a report by RBC-Ukraine, plans are in motion for a response to Russia's strategy, which aims to cut off the Sudzha-Sumy road and encircle Ukrainian forces.
Insiders suggest that Ukrainian command is taking steps to stabilize the situation, planning counteractions to hinder Russian advances. The Russian strategy seeks to leverage the shrinking …
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Russian media ridicules Trump's sanction threats as empty rhetoric
Kremlin propagandists have dismissed President Donald Trump's threats to tighten sanctions against Russia as "just words." Trump’s recent statements about potential increased sanctions and tariffs on Russia have been entertaining for Kremlin commentators who suggest Washington won't follow through. According to Russian media outlet Agentstvo, which analyzed domestic media reaction, Trump’s statements are largely considered bluff.
On March 7, Trump announced the possibility of ramping up …
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Russian forces advance in Kursk region, threatening Ukrainian defense lines
Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov reports that Russian forces in the Kursk region have established tight flanking control over Ukrainian Forces' communication routes, complicating the defense of this area. In a Facebook post, he noted that Russian infantry infiltration was detected near the city of Sudzha today.
The Russians reportedly used a gas pipeline to stealthily transport an assault company under the drones' radar, penetrating Ukrainian combat formations. The pipeline is now under …