Ukraine denies 100,000 troop casualty claim, reveals true war toll
In a recent CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was said to discuss the death toll of Ukrainian troops during the ongoing war. However, according to Presidential Spokesman Sergey Nikiforov, the Ukrainian leader did not mention that 100,000 soldiers had been killed. It was journalist Scott Pelley who quoted this figure off-camera, as reported by Liga.net.
President Zelensky emphasized, "Our people are paying the highest price," with his spokesperson …
Russia accuses Ukraine of breaking energy strike moratorium
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov laid accusations at Ukraine's door for breaching an agreed pause on energy-related attacks, attributing the blame to Ukrainian leadership under President Zelensky. The Russian government suggests growing tensions are straining ties between Kyiv and Washington, reports Russian news agency TASS.
According to President Putin's spokesperson, actions by the Ukrainian authorities have stirred dissatisfaction within the administration of U.S. President Trump. Peskov …
Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian military facility in Kursk region
Ukrainian Air Force has executed a precise bombing strike on an industrial site in the town of Tetkino, Kursk region, Russia, which housed Russian military troops and drone equipment. As reported on the Telegram channel "Soniahsnyk", linked with the Ukrainian Air Force, the mission utilized the French AASM Hammer precision-guided munition, adapted for Ukrainian MiG-29s. Footage suggests the bomb penetrated the roof of the sugar factory, detonating inside and destroying an entire section of the …
Ukrainian Forces repel Russian armored assault near Toretsk
In another bold move, Russian forces sent armored vehicles toward Ukrainian positions only to suffer losses yet again. Near Toretsk, Ukrainian troops turned the Russian armored column into a pile of burning wreckage.
Once more, Russia attempted a direct assault on Toretsk and once more faced a fiery defeat. A mechanized column aimed at breaching Ukrainian defenses was obliterated through the coordinated efforts of the 28th Mechanized Brigade and the 1004th Brigade. With the help of Ukrainian …
Estonia detains Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker 'Kiwala' for multiple safety violations and lack of flag
The Estonian Transport Department identified 40 violations on the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, Kiwala, leading to its detention by Estonian authorities. The vessel has been barred from continuing its journey until the deficiencies are rectified. "We cannot allow the ship to proceed as maritime and environmental safety is not assured," stated Kristjan Truu, Director of the Maritime Service of the Estonian Transport Department.
Out of the 40 violations, 29 are deemed significant, with 23 …