• Ukrainian Forces strike major Russian ammunition depot in Voronezh region

    On Saturday, August 24, Ukrainian intelligence forces carried out a successful attack on a large Russian ammunition depot located near the city of Ostrogozhsk in the Voronezh region. The news was confirmed by the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (GUR) on Telegram.

    The depot served the Western military grouping of the Russian army and stored over five thousand tons of various munitions: including small arms ammunition, tank and artillery shells, and surface-to-air rockets.

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  • Russia and Ukraine conduct major prisoner exchange

    In a significant prisoner exchange, Russia has repatriated 115 soldiers captured in the Kursk region from Ukrainian-controlled territory, in exchange for 115 Ukrainian military personnel, Russian news agencies reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense.

    Among the returned Russian troops are conscripts, according to military correspondent Semyon Pegov and the Ukrainian movement "Our Exit." 

    The Russian soldiers are now in Belarus, where they have been given the opportunity to contact …

  • Fake team fiasco: Russian basketball victory marred by controversy over bogus Colombian squad

    While Russian basketball teams remain barred from official tournaments by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the sport witnesses significant internal growth. In Perm, the "Friendship Cup" is underway, featuring teams from Russia, Venezuela, Colombia, and the local Perm club "Parma." In an astonishing first match, Parma trounced the Colombian squad with an extraordinary score of 155-53.

    Colombia, ranked 58th in the FIBA standings, does not boast a prominent position in global …

  • Zelensky: Ukraine has used new ‘Palyanytsya’ drone missile in successful strike against Russian forces

    For the first time, Ukraine has successfully used its innovative ‘Palyanytsya’ drone missile against Russian forces, said President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an address to the Nation on Independence Day at Sofia Square.

    “Ukrainians are responding quite justly, with their own strength and alongside our partners, honestly, consistently, and with each passing day, with increased range. Today, we have successfully carried out the first combat use of our new weapon. It’s an entirely new class—the …

  • From defensive to offensive: Ukraine’s Kursk operation redefines negotiation landscape with Russia

    Nearly three months ago, proponents of peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow believed that Ukraine couldn't win and time was only on Russia's side. Today, Kyiv's position is bolstered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region.

    Since the early days of the Kursk offensive, discussions about the impact of Ukraine's unexpected military operation on negotiations with Russia have been widespread among the public, media, and expert circles. The advancement of Ukrainian troops deep …