Tag: Russia

In Retaliation to Ukrainian Attack on Putin’s Residence, Russia Launches Oreshnik Missile Strikes

RUSSIA – In retaliation to Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence, the Russian Armed Forces launched overnight strikes targeting Ukraine, including Oreshnik missile strikes for the second time in the ongoing Ukraine war. “A massive strike was launched using long-range, land and sea-based precision weapons, including the Oreshnik medium-range mobile ground-based missile system, as well as […]

Western Troops in Ukraine to be Foreign Intervention Posing a Direct Threat; Russia

RUSSIA – Russia has warned that presence of western troops in Ukraine will be considered as foreign intervention, posing a direct threat to security. Reacting to the signing of a declaration at the latest summit of the “Coalition of the Willing” earlier this week, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a statement that the […]

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) Chief Vasyl Maliuk Resigns

UKRAINE – The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) chief Vasyl Maliuk resigned on Monday, just days after Zelenskyy’s announcement of a reshuffle. In a SBU statement released on Telegram, Maliuk said he will remain within the service’s system to implement “world-class asymmetric special operations, which will continue to cause maximum damage” to Russia. “I am sure […]

2 Killed in Overnight Russian Attack on Kyiv, as Moscow Claims New Settlement

UKRAINE – An overnight Russian attack on Kyiv left 2 people dead and 3 others injured, according to Ukrainian authorities on Monday. The Ukrainian State Emergency Service said in a Telegram statement that a four-story medical facility in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district was struck, sparking a fire that was later brought under control. “During the inspection […]

Mykhailo Fedorov Proposed as the New Ukraine Defense Minister

UKRAINE – Zelenskyy on Friday proposed the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as the new Ukraine defense minister. “I have proposed to Mykhailo Fedorov that he become the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Mykhailo is deeply involved in the issues related to the Drone Line and works very effectively on digitalizing public services and processes,” […]

Death Toll from Ukrainian Strikes on New Year’s Eve in Kherson Rises to 27

RUSSIA – The death toll from Ukrainian strikes on New Year’s eve in Khorly village, Kherson Region have risen to 27, with another 31 sustaining injuries. The strikes targeted a cafe in the Black Sea coastal village, with initial reports indicating 24 deaths. Local reports indicate that at least 100 civilians were in the venue […]

Overnight Drone Attacks Reported by Russia and Ukraine

UKRAINE – Overnight drone attacks were reported on Wednesday by both Russia and Ukraine. The operational headquarters of Russia’s southern Krasnodar region said in a statement on Telegram that a drone attack in the port town of Tuapse caused damage to an oil refinery and injured two people. “The injured were hospitalized; their injuries are […]

We Can’t Win Without American Support; Zelenskyy

UKRAINE – In a Fox News interview that aired on Monday, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that without continued American support, Kyiv can’t be able to defend itself. “Can we win without American support? No,” he said. “Without American support, we can’t defend the sky. Even now, it’s very difficult. But American support with missiles for […]

Zelenskyy Wants 30-50 Years of US Security Guarantees

UKRAINE – Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that he requested a 30 to 50 years of US security guarantees. Trump, according to Zelenskyy, said he would “think about” the proposal. The Ukrainian president, however, said that under the current agreements, Kyiv will “definitely” receive security guarantees from the US for a period of 15 years. […]

Overnight Airstrikes Between Russia and Ukraine Reported

RUSSIA – Both Russia and Ukraine reported overnight airstrikes on Sunday. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed in a statement on Telegram that its air defenses downed 25 Ukrainian drones, 12 of which were shot down over the Samara region bordering neighboring Kazakhstan. Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Press Secretary Artem Korenyako said overnight that temporary […]

Ukraine Claims Taking Back 5 Villages in Dnipropetrovsk Region

UKRAINE – Ukraine on Thursday said that its forces had taken back 5 villages in an over 100-day counteroffensive in Dnipropetrovsk region. “The operation to capture the settlements lasted more than 100 days in the autumn of 2025, with the support of soldiers from the 20th Army Corps,” the 225th Separate Assault Regiment said in […]