• Ukrainian strike destroys Russian Iskander missile system, claims lives of eight soldiers

    Russian news outlet Astra has reported that Ukraine successfully destroyed a Russian Iskander missile system in the Bryansk region, resulting in the deaths of eight Russian soldiers. Citing informed sources, Astra disclosed that the Ukrainian forces targeted the missile system along with its crew.

    The strike occurred early last Thursday, June 5, near the village of Martyanovka, located approximately 50 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

    Multiple rockers were reportedly used in the attack. …

  • Oil depot in Engels ablaze for third day after Ukrainian drone attack

    An oil depot in Engels, Saratov Oblast, Russia, has been ablaze for three days straight after an attack by Ukrainian forces during the night of June 6, according to Russian outlet Astra. The fire continues to rage at the Kristall oil depot, which is situated near a strategic Russian aviation base. The black smoke can be seen from various parts of the city.

    In response, Russian officials are assuring the people of Engels that the air quality remains unaffected by the fire. "Experts from …

  • Russian forces advance in Northern Sumy region: capture village of Lokhnya amidst intense clashes

    June 8 marked a significant shift in the northern Sumy region as Russian troops took control of Lokhnya, a locality north of Yunakivka, reports DeepState.

    The area marked as the "red" zone on the regional map has now surpassed 189 square kilometers. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) report indicates multiple advancements by Russian forces, as confirmed by geolocational data:

    - Northeast of Kondrativka

    - South of Oleksiivka

    - East of Yablunivka and Lokhnya

    Despite the ongoing …

  • Massive fire erupts at Hydromash plant in Russian-occupied Melitopol

    A massive fire broke out on June 8 at the Hydromash  plant in the occupied city of Melitopol, which Russian forces have repurposed as a repair base, report local Telegram channels, publishing footage of the blaze.

    Eyewitnesses report that flames are reaching tens of meters high, with thick black smoke enveloping much of the city. The intensity of the fire is such that it is visible from most areas, including both the outskirts and central sections of Melitopol. While the cause of the fire is …

  • Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airbases sparks questions over Kazakhstan's possible involvement

    In a development reported by the independent Kazakh outlet Ulys-Media, 37-year-old Artem Timofeev, reportedly wanted in Russia, allegedly rented a warehouse in Chelyabinsk from which five trucks reportedly departed carrying drones.

    These drones are said to have attacked Russian strategic aviation airports. Timofeev is believed to have traveled to Kazakhstan with his wife from Chelyabinsk to Astana, before flying to an undisclosed location. The exact timeline of their departure from Kazakhstan …