Amid escalating tensions in Syria, Russian diplomats and military forces are reportedly abandoning their positions in Damascus, leaving behind an array of weapons and equipment, reports the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. The situation for Russian forces has been deteriorating, with initial reports of urban combat emerging from Hama, Homs, and As-Suwayda.

Ukrainian Intelligence sources report that Russian military contingents have evacuated from Hama to the …

France is considering sending military instructors to Ukraine, positioning itself as a potential leader in a new coalition alongside the UK, Poland, Baltic states, and Scandinavia. Five French lawmakers from various political factions have urged the country's Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu to dispatch military instructors to Ukraine. The announcement was made by the member of the French National Assembly, Frédéric Petit, on X.

"The severity of the battles and mounting pressure from Russia …

Lieutenant General Sergey Kisel, the commander of Russian forces in Syria, has reportedly been relieved of his duties, according to the war correspondent Rybar and other Russian war channels.

There is no official confirmation of this information yet. Z-sources suggest that Colonel General Chaiko may have replaced him. Kisel was previously assigned to Syria following the failure of the 1st Guards Tank Army in the initial phase of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian channels are …