Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian forces shift strategy amid slowed advance near Pokrovsk
The pace of the Russian army's advance on the Pokrovsk front has noticeably slowed, yet the they still have a significant chance of breaking into the Dnipropetrovsk region.
On this segment of the frontline, Russian troops have captured the settlement of Serebryane and taken control of the eastern quarter of Nadezhdynka.
South of Nadezhdynka, Russian forces have moved towards Kotlyarivka, expanding their flanks and attempting to achieve their primary goal of entering the Dnipropetrovsk region. …
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Ukraine and Poland sign landmark defense cooperation agreement
Ukraine and Poland have inked a defense cooperation agreement that establishes a framework for collaboration between the defense industries of both nations.
On February 3rd, Ukrainian Defense Industry Corporation and Poland's Armament Group (PGZ) signed a memorandum to cooperate in ammunition production, equipment maintenance, and strengthening air defense, reported Ukraine’s the Ministry for Strategic Industries.
The agreement also outlines the development of financial mechanisms to attract …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim strategic positions near Kupyansk
Ukraine's forces have successfully dislodged Russian troops from several key positions in the Kupiansk direction. The early morning update on February 4 from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Russia is allegedly coercing its soldiers to reclaim these lost areas under the threat of execution.
"Due to active fire intervention by defense units, the enemy was compelled to abandon forward positions near a locality. Our intelligence indicates that the command of the …
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Kremlin criticizes Trump's proposal for Ukraine's rare earth metals
Moscow expressed skepticism over the idea of "aid for resources" for Ukraine. The Kremlin claims that Trump's proposal to assist Kyiv in exchange for Ukraine's rare earth metals essentially amounts to purchasing that aid.
During a press conference on Tuesday, February 4, the spokesperson for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, remarked that U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine are evidently ongoing, as no one has announced any halts. “No one has announced a stop to weapon supplies, so these …
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Ukrainian Armed Forces to undergo major overhaul: introduction of 20 combat corps for enhanced military capability
The Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) are set for a substantial transformation as the military plans to establish up to 20 new army corps, significantly enhancing their operational capability. The development aims to scale the country's best brigades for more effective military engagement, reports Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of "Censor.net," citing insider information.
According to Butusov, the existing corps will no longer function merely as administrative units in the rear. Each army corps …
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Russian missile strike on Izyum: at least five killed in latest assault on Ukraine
In the wake of another Russian missile strike on Ukraine, which occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 4, in the city of Izyum in the Kharkiv region, at least five people were killed, according to reports from the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Synehubov. Among the injured were 38 individuals, including a 15-year-old girl who sustained moderate shrapnel injuries. Seven people were hospitalized. For more details, refer to this report and an additional piece …
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Ukrainian Security Service arrests FSB agent for gathering intelligence on Ukrainian Navy in Odesa
A covert operation by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has culminated in the arrest of an FSB agent operating in Odesa. The spy, who drove along the coastline to clandestinely photograph and geolocate military sites, was caught surveilling the Ukrainian Navy ships tasked with protecting the nation’s maritime domains, reported the SBU’s press service.
The apprehended agent was reportedly engaged in intelligence-gathering missions, mapping the bases and transit routes of Ukrainian vessels near …
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Kyiv rejects US proposal for elections amid ongoing war with Russia
Ukrainian Presidential Communications Advisor Dmytro Lytvyn publicly opposed a call made by U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg for holding elections in Ukraine by the end of the year. The Ukrainian official shared his remarks on social media platform X .
This comes after Reuters published excerpts of an interview with Kellogg, who urged that parliamentary and presidential elections in Ukraine take place by the end of 2025.
"We have not seen Mr. Kellogg's full interview, only a few …
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Syrskyi announces transition of Ukrainian Armed Forces to a corps structure
Ukraine is bolstering its military strategy by redeploying personnel from non-combat units to frontline combat roles and implementing organizational reforms. Notably, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are set to revive army corps structures. This transition began in January when Ukraine increased the number of military units withdrawn for combat capability restoration, and these efforts will continue.
On February 3, Commander-in-Chief of the AFU, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, provided detailed …
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North Korea rethinks military support for Russia amid heavy losses in Ukraine
North Korea might be turning its back on Putin as North Korean soldiers could be halting their return to the Kursk region, reports BILD.
Kim Jong-un may not be able to risk sacrificing a significant number of troops. If losses continue to mount, he might downgrade support to supplying weapons to Russia.
North Korean forces dispatched to support Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine have reportedly suffered devastating casualties, forcing a retreat from the battlefield. According to Ukrainian …