Tag: Ukraine

Cross-Border Attacks in Russia-Ukraine War Kill Civilians

UKRAINE – Civilians were on Tuesday killed in cross-border attacks, as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, with each side blaming the other. Two civilians died when a Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck a civilian vehicle in Pogarsky district of Russia’s Bryansk region, Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Telegram. “Ukrainian terrorists attacked a moving civilian vehicle with […]

Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap Talks Resume

RUSSIA – After 4 months pause, the Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap talks have resumed, with the Russian Ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova saying on Monday Jan. 19, that she discussed war prisoner exchanges with Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian parliament’s commissioner for human rights. “During the meeting with the ombudsman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Dmytro Lubinets, raised […]

Russian Attack on Kyiv Leaves Thousands Without Heating; Mayor

UKRAINE – Russian attack on Kyiv left 1 person dead and 5,635 without heating, according to the local mayor on Tuesday. “After this attack on the capital, 5,635 high-rise buildings are without heat,” Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding that power in almost 80% of the affected buildings had been restored on Jan. 9. […]

Russia-Ukraine War Latest News as Both Report Drone Attacks

UKRAINE – These are The State Signal’s Russia-Ukraine war latest news today: Both Russia and Ukraine reported drone attacks overnight, with Ukraine claiming a successful drone strike on Russia’s Novocherkasskaya power plant in the Rostov region. Ukraine accused Russia of striking an infrastructure target in Ukraine’s Odesa region. Meanwhile, Russia’s Defense Ministry said six Ukrainian […]

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. […]