High-ranking Russian naval commander allegedly behind missile attacks on Ukraine killed in Sevastopol

A car explosion in the occupied city of Sevastopol has left a high-ranking Russian military officer with fatal injuries, according to local media reports. As reported by The Moscow Times, an explosive device detonated, resulting in non-survivable injuries for Valery T., a captain of the first rank and chief of staff of the 41st brigade of missile ships and boats. The vehicle exploded and caught fire. Local "governor" Mikhail Razvozhayev announced that rescue workers arrived swiftly but were …


Polish Foreign Minister: EU to deliberate major aid for Ukraine

In a significant development, the European Union is set to discuss major assistance measures for Ukraine at the upcoming EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting next week.

The council sessions might prove to be dramatic, as the members will focus on critical support issues for Ukraine, said Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski during a TVN, stressing the need for "large-scale decisions" pertaining to Ukraine's aid.

"There needs to be a decision made on whether we are prepared to allocate real …


Ukraine to boost 2025 Defense Budget with record funding for weapons production

Ukraine is set to inject more than 55 billion hryvnias into weapon and military equipment production in 2025, surpassing next year's budget allocation, announced Herman Smetanin, Minister of Strategic Industries.

Of the total, a hefty 54.55 billion hryvnias ($1.34 billion) will be dedicated to advancing production capabilities, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and boosting the capacity of defense enterprises.

Compared to the 2024 budget, which stood at approximately 51 billion ($1.23 …


Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights crucial role of Kursk offensive

The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has underlined the significance of the operation in Russia's Kursk region, arguing that it's essential to target the Russians on their own territory.

According to Syrskyi, the operation in this Russian region should not be underestimated as it helps contain the adversary on other fronts. Without this offensive, he suggests, the situation in the Donbas could be considerably more dire.

During his visit to Ukrainian units …


Belarusian volunteer soldiers deliver crushing blow to Russian forces near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region

In a decisive operation, Belarusian volunteers from the Kastus Kalinovsky Regiment have successfully destroyed a group of Russian infantry near the village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv region. Video footage released on the unit's channel shows the volunteers targeting Russian infantry attempting to advance into a woodland area. However, the enemy's position was revealed with the help of a drone, which subsequently coordinated fire on the target. Engaging automatic grenade launcher crews, as well as …