Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine breathes new life into Soviet-era missile systems: Buk and S-300 upgrades in the works
Ukraine is taking significant steps to upgrade its Soviet-era military technology, notably the "Buk" surface-to-air missile system. According to Brigadier General Anatoliy Klochkо, Deputy Defense Minister, the "Buk" now boasts enhanced capabilities with new missiles and is already engaged in active operations. In a recent interview) on the Ministry of Defense's YouTube channel, Klochko revealed that updates for the S-300 missile system are next in line. He teased that although changes are …
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Zelensky: Russians halted in Sumy region
During a press briefing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected claims of Russian troop "advancements" in the Dnipropetrovsk region. According to him, heavy fighting continues on the Sumy front along the border, where Russian forces have been stopped.
"The North-Slobodsky area, which we call the Sumy direction, is a key focus. Our position is holding steady. Crucially, there are 53,000 Russians there. The battles rage along the border, and the enemy has been stopped. The maximum …
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Ukrainian drones target key Russian industrial sites in Samara and Stavropol regions
Two major industrial sites involved in the production of explosives and ammunition in Russia were hit by Ukrainan drones, reported the Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff on June 14.
In the early hours of Saturday, June 14, drones struck the "Nevinnomyssk Azot" chemical plant in the Stavropol region and the Novokuibyshevsk Catalysts Plant in the Samara region. "Nevinnomyssk Azot," part of the EuroChem group, stands as Russia's largest producer of ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister sees Trump as key player in achieving peace
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump could bring an end to the full-scale war in Ukraine. Speaking at the GLOBSEC-2025 forum on Friday, June 13, Sybiha highlighted the critical role of the U.S. leader in achieving a lasting and comprehensive peace.
Sybiha dreams of a future where Ukraine will no longer be a subject of discussion at forums worldwide, indicating long-term peace has been achieved.
"We, therefore, welcome President Trump's …
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Russian troops escalate assaults on Chasiv Yar
Military hardware is rarely visible in Chasiv Yar, a city that has been fiercely defended for over a year. According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the need for electronic warfare systems remains critical in this area.
Oleh Petrasyuk, press officer of the 24th Mechanized Brigade, reported that intense battles are ongoing in the Chasiv Yar direction in the Donetsk region, where Ukrainian forces have maintained their defense for more than a year. During a national news broadcast, he noted that …
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Ukrainian hackers launch major cyberattacks disrupting Russian infrastructure and communications
Ukrainian hackers associated with the country's Intelligence Directorate, GUR, have launched a series of powerful cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure in Russia. These attacks have disrupted operations at "Orion Telecom," a Siberian internet provider, alongside Russia's tax and customs services, as well as Russian Railways.
The hacktivist group BO Team has claimed responsibility for a large-scale attack on "Orion Telecom," one of the largest internet service providers in Siberia. The …
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Ukrainian Forces halt Russian advances on Sumy front, launch counterattacks
Deputy Head of the Sumy Regional Council Volodymyr Bitsak announced that Russian advances have been halted, with Ukrainian forces launching a counter-operation. During a broadcast on "Kyiv 24", he confirmed that Ukrainian forces are now in control of part of the Kondrativka settlement and have also liberated Andriivka.
Meanwhile, Russian forces attempted to cut off a key Ukrainian supply line, the Yunakivska road, but were thwarted by Ukrainian defenders. Bitsak assured that the route remains " …
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Russia has almost run out of tanks amid continued war in Ukraine
As 2025 unfolds, Russian tanks have effectively vanished as a battlefield factor. This isn't hyperbole but a reflection of harsh realities: Russian military vehicles capable of engaging in combat are either obliterated or beyond repair. The data from Warspotting indicated the lowest recorded losses of Russian tanks in May 2025 since the onset of the invasion not due to conservation efforts, but simply because they are no longer available. The age of Russian tank dominance has come to an end. …
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Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv: 64 injured, 3 killed
Russian forces launched a drone attack on residential areas in Kharkiv on June 11. The latest reports confirm that 64 people have been injured, with nine of them being children.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that recovery efforts are ongoing in Kharkiv following the nighttime assault by Russian "Shahed" drones. The strikes targeted ordinary residential buildings. Tragically, three fatalities have been confirmed so far.
"Every new day now brings fresh malicious strikes from …
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Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire at Russia's largest gunpowder plant in Kotovsk
In the early hours of June 11, a drone attack targeted the Tambov Gunpowder Plant in Kotovsk, as reported by the Telegram channel "News of Tambov and the Region". The attack led to a significant fire, accompanied by the sound of sirens throughout the city. Residents spotted the UAV soaring above Kotovsk, evading local air defenses, before striking the gunpowder facility, resulting in an intense blaze.
Footage captured the moment of an explosion, allegedly on the factory grounds. The Russian …