Ukrainian soldier warns of renewed Russian push in Vuhledar: potential encirclement looms
Russians have intensified their efforts in the Vuhledar direction over the past few weeks. Natural bodies of water in the area are the main obstacles preventing a breakthrough to capture the city, said Stanislav Buniatov, a soldier of the 24th Mechanized Brigade with the call sign "Osman," shared on his Telegram channel "Sniper Speaks."
"The enemy's movements in the Vuhledar direction are quite concerning for us. The only thing currently holding them back from making a dash northwest of …
Ukrainian Special Forces member sentenced to 20 years by Russian court on terrorism charges
Oleksandr Liubas, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars by the Southern District Military Court, facing charges that include terrorism and illegal border crossing.
According to investigators, Liubas served in the special forces of the Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR). On October 4, 2023, Liubas allegedly aimed to disembark in the Chernomorsky district of Crimea with a group, intending to plant a Ukrainian flag and record a video. The group, traveling by boat and …
New payment verification requirements hamper Russian imports of Chinese goods
Russian buyers importing Chinese goods are encountering new challenges, as Russian banks now require written guarantees of payment acceptance for transactions with China. According to a report from Russian newspaper Vedomosti, Russian banks that still manage to send money to China are demanding written assurances from importers that the payments will be accepted. This has created complications for buyers of Chinese products in Russia.
Vedomosti's sources indicate that Chinese suppliers must …
Ukraine unveils advanced drone systems
The Ukrainian Armed Forces announced the imminent arrival of new types of drones, signaling a significant advancement in their defensive capabilities.
Colonel Vadim Sukharevsky, Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, revealed the development of multi-functional, unmanned marine systems designed to secure maritime borders. In an interview with ArmyInform, Colonel Sukharevsky shared insights into the ongoing innovation in Ukraine’s military technologies.
Currently, Ukraine is deeply …
Renowned Russian scientist sentenced to 15 years for alleged treason
In a significant development from Russia, Dr. Alexander Shiplyuk, the Director of the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SO RAN), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of state treason. Specializing in hypersonic research, Shiplyuk has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.
Moscow City Court handed down the 15-year sentence on September 3, according to Russian media and Telegram channels.
The First Department, a …