Explosion rocks ammunition depot near Kursk Nuclear Plant amid disputed attack claims
In the Russian town of Kurchatov, an ammunition depot likely detonated, according to reports from Telegram channels. Videos from eyewitnesses show Russian military personnel running from the site after the explosion. It is reported that the blasts occurred approximately five kilometers from the Kursk nuclear power plant. Social media suggests it appeared to be an attack targeting Russian forces, and something explosive in the hangar was detonated, as seen in the footage. Roman Alekhin, advisor …
Ukraine receives advanced Patriot missile system from Romania
Ukraine has received the latest Patriot missile system, designed specifically to intercept ballistic missiles with extended range. The Patriot anti-missile defense system, supplied by Romania, is now on Ukrainian soil, confirmed the representatives from both countries, as reported by Radio Svoboda.
Bucharest has provided the PAC-3+ configuration of the Patriot system, known for its effective interception of ballistic missiles. Unlike older models, the new M903 Patriot launchers can carry a …
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine seeks to expand long-range missile reach amid rising arms production
During his speech at the Defense Industry Forum, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced that Ukraine intends to boost the range of its missiles, making it unsafe for Russia.
According to Shmyhal, one of the strategic goals outlined is to increase the long-range capability of Ukrainian weaponry. The aim is to ensure that no place in European Russia remains safe from what Shmyhal termed the “debris” of Ukraine's drones and missiles.
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, …
Ukrainian Forces face relentless Russian assault on strategic M-30 highway
In the relentless battle for strategic control, Russian forces are pressing towards the M-30 highway, where ongoing assaults have left Ukraine's Defense Forces struggling to hold their ground. On the Pokrovsk front, Russian troops are pushing westward from Novohrodivka, aiming to cut off the Ukrainian Forces' supply route, according to Ukrainian soldier "Muchnoy" who reported this on his Telegram channel.
"On the Pokrovsk front, the enemy is continually clashing with us west of Novogrodovka, …
Poland faces hurdles in forming Ukrainian Legion amid low interest from potential recruits
Despite efforts to form a "Ukrainian Legion" to bolster Ukraine’s military efforts, Polish authorities have encountered difficulties finding enough residents from the Ukrainian community ready to join. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said in an interview with Wirtualna Polska that "we are not responsible for recruiting personnel. However, the number of people expected to apply from the Ukrainian side turned out to be too small" (source: [Wirtualna Polska article]).
Initially, …