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Russia bolsters military reserves: over 300,000 personnel trained amid ongoing Ukraine war
Russia has reportedly put over 300,000 of its military personnel through intensive training in reserve regiments. These divisions have been pivotal in readying contract soldiers for combat roles against Ukraine, reported the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to Ivan Buvaltsev, head of the Russian army’s combat training department, more than 300,000 servicemen were trained in reserve regiments this year. These units specifically prepare contracted soldiers for engagements in Ukraine. …
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Turning point in the conflict: depletion of Russian MLRS signals shift in war dynamics
The Ukrainian army ended November with an intriguing and unexpected record. Over the past month, only nine MLRS of the Russian forces were destroyed, marking the lowest number since the full-scale invasion began. Military expert Oleksandr Kovaleko explains that this isn't due to a decline in the Ukrainian Armed Forces' efficiency but rather significant changes on the Russian side.
According to Kovaleko, the record low number of destroyed MLRS indicates that these systems are becoming rare in …
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Ukrainian troops repel major Russian assault in Kharkiv region
Ukrainian forces have successfully thwarted a Russian military assault in the Kharkiv direction, resulting in over 40 Russian casualties, reported Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Oleksandr Pivnenko on Telegram.
The Russian troops, consisting of more than a platoon, attempted to attack the positions of the 13th Operational Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard "Khartia" using three BMP-3 armored vehicles.
The soldiers from the "Khartia" brigade, alongside the 92nd Separate Assault …
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Three FAB-250 bombs accidentally dropped in Russia's Belgorod region: no casualties, evacuations ensue
In a dramatic turn of events, Russian territories faced significant aviation losses in the Belgorod region as three FAB-250 bombs were inadvertently dropped within a single day, reports the news outlet ASTRA.
One incident led to the evacuation of 100 people in a village within the region. According to ASTRA, the bombs fell in the area, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
ASTRA has discovered that the unintended release of a FAB-250 bomb from a Russian aircraft occurred on …
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Putin approves historic budget boost in military spending for 2025-2027
Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed the decree on the state budget for the 2025-2027 period, marking a historic increase in military spending. The document, published Sunday, December 1, on the legal information portal, highlights an unprecedented rise in defense allocations in modern Russia.
In 2025, the expenditure under the "National Defense" category is projected to reach 13.5 trillion rubles ($130 billion), or 6.31% of Russia's GDP and 41% of the country's total expenses. This …