• Latvia begins production of Patria armored vehicles for Ukraine amid growing military collaboration

    In a significant development, Latvia has started production of Patria armored vehicles for Ukraine, with the first batch already in assembly. Ukraine's Ambassador to Latvia, Anatoliy Kutsevol, visited the plant in Valmiera to observe the manufacturing process, the Ukrainian embassy in Latvia reported on February 4th.

    The production in Latvia is overseen by Defense Partnership Latvia—a joint venture between Patria and the Latvian company Unitruck. The facility in Valmiera, operational since May …

  • Conflicting reports emerge as Ukrainian troops advance in Russia's Kursk region

    Ukrainian forces have reportedly captured a settlement in the Kursk region, as claims and counterclaims flood in from both sides.

    Russia's Ministry of Defense insists that all Ukrainian attacks have been repelled and that all settlements remain under Russian control.

    Meanwhile, Chechen 'Kadyrovtsy' fighters asserted they missed out on battle opportunities because Ukrainian forces moved in a different direction.

    On the morning of February 6, Russian media started circulating reports that the …

  • Over 30,000 Russian prisoners recruited for Storm Z Unit

    Russian independent outlet "Vazhnie Istorii" (Important Stories) has reported that the Storm Z unit, formed from Russian prisoners, may have recruited approximately 30,000 individuals from various penal colonies.

    As part of their study, analysts delved into thousands of social media posts where family members have been actively looking for missing Russian soldiers, often providing ID tag numbers. Out of 6,000 such posts, 2,038 had ID tag numbers. Journalists discovered that in 657 instances, …

  • Euroclear reports €6.9 billion in interest from frozen Russian assets, allocates €2 billion to support Ukraine

    Belgium-based Euroclear has announced that it earned €6.9 billion in interest income from frozen Russian assets in 2024, a €2.5 billion increase from the previous year. The figures are detailed in their report released on February 5th. Of the total income, €5.39 billion is tied to the Bank of Russia's assets, while €1.5 billion is linked to other Russia-related assets.

    According to the report, Ukraine is set to receive approximately €2 billion from this amount in March. Following a 10% …

  • German investigators probe Russian link in widespread car vandalism case

    A shocking series of sabotage acts in Germany has been traced back to Russian handlers, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The perpetrators damaged over 270 cars across various regions using construction foam, sticking decals featuring Economy Minister Robert Habeck on car windows. Initially mistaken for environmental activists, the trail of evidence reportedly leads back to Moscow. The attacks appeared to be orchestrated to incite hatred towards the Green Party and their candidate for …

  • Ukrainian military confirms successful drone strike on Russian airbase in Krasnodar

    The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff has confirmed a successful strike on a Russian military airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Region, which is being used by Russia in its campaign against Ukraine.

    "Confirmed hits and explosions were reported in the target area, leading to a fire. The results of the strike are being clarified," the Ukrainian General Staff announced.

    According to the statement, the strike was conducted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Units alongside …

  • Ukrainian Forces launch armored offensive south of Sudzha in Kursk region

    The Ukrainian military has commenced an offensive south of Sudzha, featuring a motorized column with up to nine armored vehicles advancing towards Cherkasskaya Konopelka. The first released video shows one of the armored vehicles on fire—its affiliation unclear—while others press forward.

    Contributors of the Russian wat channel ‘Informer’ reported that specific details about the UAF's advance near Cherkasskaya Konopelka remain uncertain. They noted that the offensive is being executed with 10–1 …

  • France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine ahead of schedule

    France has delivered its first batch of multi-role Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, even though the original plan did not anticipate transfers until the end of 2024. "After several months of training Ukrainian pilots in France, the first planes have arrived in Ukraine," announced French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

    However, Lecornu did not specify how many jets have been received by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He added that these aircraft, now in the hands of trained Ukrainian …

  • Ukraine proposes LNG storage partnership with U.S. to boost European energy security

    Ukraine is prepared to offer its underground gas storage facilities for American LNG storage, said the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Andriy Sybiha during a joint press conference with British colleague David Lammy.

    Sybiha emphasized that achieving peace in Ukraine aligns with U.S. national interests. This proposal could enhance the region's energy security and improve Ukraine's gas infrastructure.

    Sybiha noted that Ukraine possesses one of the largest networks of underground gas storage …

  • Unyielding defense: Ukrainian Forces counter relentless Russian assaults on Siversk front

    In an escalating confrontation on the Siversk front, Ukrainian troops face continuous assaults backed by artillery, compelling them to adapt swiftly to dynamic conditions. Stepan Barna, commander of the Edelweiss Mountain Assault Brigade, reports that Russian forces are fiercely advancing from trench to trench under artillery cover, striving to breach Ukrainian defenses.

    Barna highlights the intensity on this front line, describing how Russian units conduct assaults 'round the clock', …