Clashes in Kursk region: Russian forces struggle to counter Ukrainian pincer movement
According to Russian military sources, Ukrainian Forces (AFU) have captured the southern part of Martynovka, securing their position and pushing forward to initiate combat in the neighboring village of Mikhaylovka. Russian forces anticipate a potential encirclement attempt near Sudzha by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU).
Russian Forces claim to have regained some ground following initial territory losses. Statements from the Russian side suggest that Ukrainian reconnaissance and sabotage …
Russia deploys new reserves as fierce battles rage near Toretsk
Ukrainian military officer Stanislav Buyatov has reported intense fighting near Toretsk, a town described as being in a "very difficult position." According to Buyatov, Russia is bolstering its assault groups with fresh troops. Fierce battles are ongoing around New York in the Toretsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, with the Russian Armed Forces deploying new reserves, said Buyatov, who goes by the call sign "Osman," on his Telegram channel.
"Heavy fighting continues for New York. Realizing that …
Analysts predict Russian troop withdrawal from southern Ukraine over eastern frontlines
DeepState Co-founder Roman Pogorely believes that the Russian Armed Forces are more likely to pull back their troops from southern regions rather than eastern ones. The risks of losing positions in Pokrovsk and Toretsk are too high for Russians to afford withdrawing troops from there.
As of now, the Russian Armed Forces are not redeploying their reserves from eastern Ukraine to the Kursk region, said DeepState Co-founder and analyst Roman Pogorely during a live broadcast on Espresso TV channel …
Mahmoud Abbas visits Moscow for key discussions with Putin on Gaza war and bilateral relations
In response to an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Moscow for an official visit.
The two leaders are scheduled to meet tomorrow, according to the news agency Wafa. It is anticipated that Putin and Abbas will discuss joint efforts to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, and the routes for delivering humanitarian aid to the enclave. The agenda also includes discussions on bilateral relations.
"His Excellency will …
Ukrainian incursion expands as conflict nears Belgorod region
The "Kursk Operation" successfully extends into the Belgorod region, prompting civilian evacuations in Krasnoyaruzhsky District. Skirmishes along the Ukrainian border place the Kremlin in a strategic bind: relinquish its territory or press further into eastern Ukraine.
Over the weekend, the frontline in the Kursk region widened. As of August 10, operations on Russian soil spanned up to 720 square kilometers. By the evening of August 11, that number had grown by another 70 square kilometers. …