BILD: Ukrainian forces deploy super powerful Soviet-era artillery system with US projectiles near Toretsk
The 60-ton weapon, designed in the 1960s, is capable of devastating long-range fire, shaking the ground with each shot.
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FT: Ukraine expects escalation of Russian offensives on multiple fronts as critical stage of war looms
As Russian forces push from multiple directions, Ukraine aims to draft 160,000 soldiers, though officials question if this goal can be met.
Ukraine rebukes Africa’s ECOWAS official, who repeated anti-Ukrainian propaganda at Sochi forum
Economic Community of West African States commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah falsely claimed that Ukraine banned speaking Russian in the Donbas and committed genocide there.
Kursk operation reveals vulnerabilities in Russian defenses, may shift future peace talks, says expert
With fighting intensifying, Russia has mobilized elite units to regain lost ground.
Russian troops escalate flanking assaults on Kurakhove, targeting key routes
Russian troops advance on Kurakhove, attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine braces for Russian assaults on frontline positions, Vremivka and Huliaipole at risk
The Armed Forces of Ukraine anticipate imminent Russian attacks on the Vremivka and Hulyaipole fronts, as Russian forces concentrate troops and ammunition for targeted assaults.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 988: South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine as North Korean troops aid Russia
Meanwhile, reports suggest Donald Trump team reportedly considers asking Ukraine to suspend NATO bid for 20 years.
Russia captures 490 square kilometers of Ukrainian land in October 2024, largest gain since counteroffensive launched in 2023
The 490 square kilometers of Ukrainian land occupied by Russian forces in October 2024 represents the largest gain since the onset of the counteroffensive, but experts stress that assessing military success requires a deeper look at resource management, troop readiness, and strategic use of human potential.
Risk of encirclement looms for Ukrainian forces as Russian troops push toward Kurakhove-Zaporizhzhia highway
Ukrainian forces defending Kurakhove may face a dire threat of encirclement as Russian troops advance toward the Kurakhove-Zaporizhzhia highway, warned military analyst Denys Popovych. This strategic route is essential for logistics, and its capture could force the Ukrainian military to withdraw.
Expert says stalled Kursk advance comes at high cost, Ukraine may need new strategy
With 30% of reclaimed territory lost and heavy tolls in personnel and equipment, former Ukraine's Security Service officer questions the operation's sustainability.
Forbes: Ukraine’s Kursk maneuver sparks strategic debate amid eastern front battles
As Ukrainian forces breach Russian defenses in Kursk Oblast, questions arise over the tactical purpose of this operation, given the critical fighting in Donetsk Oblast where Ukrainian defenses are severely pressured. Forbes reports that some Ukrainian military figures believe resources, including Bradleys and Abrams tanks, should be concentrated on the eastern front, not in Kursk Oblast.
BILD: Russian troops breach Ukrainian defenses in Donbas, setting stage for winter battles, expert warns
Finnish military expert Emil Kastehelmi reports a large-scale Russian offensive stretching across Donetsk, with over 100 battles in recent days.
Ukrainian military says relentless shelling hits Toretsk despite fewer Russian assaults
Russian forces continue to bombard Toretsk with artillery and airstrikes, though advances remain stalled.
Ukrainian official says Russian attacks kill 33 education workers in Donetsk Oblast since 2022
Constant shelling has devastated the region, damaging over 870 educational institutions and tragically claiming the lives of both civilians and soldiers.
Ukrainian military says Russian forces amass troops for new assaults on Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast
Russian troops have gathered a large number of forces in the Toretsk direction, with Ukrainian defenders facing fierce battles as the enemy attempts to gain control of this strategically vital city.
Russian military targets Chasiv Yar, key Ukrainian stronghold in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces are intensifying their assaults on Chasiv Yar, aiming to penetrate the defenses of Ukrainian troops, who are bracing for ongoing combat in the region, as reported by Joint Forces Operation Spokesperson Anastasia Bobovnikova.
Mother breaks barriers as Ukraine’s first female armored service leader and battlefield veteran
Known by her call sign “Malva”, Liudmyla Meniuk went from volunteer to seasoned fighter, speaking on the global stage about Ukraine’s ongoing battle for survival.
Ukrainian military: Toretsk in ruins as Russian forces advance
"As Russian forces devastate the mining town of Toretsk, their offensive threatens to expand towards Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk. Ukrainian officials report massive Russian losses in the city.
Russian advances threaten Ukrainian defenses in Toretsk
With the potential capture of Toretsk, Russian forces could effectively advance towards Pokrovsk or in the Avdiivka direction, reinforcing their troops in crucial sectors like Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
Germany delivers two IRIS-T anti-air systems to Ukraine
Maj-Gen Freuding announced Germany will send two air defense systems, dozens of vehicles and tanks, and large quantities of artillery shells to Ukraine by year-end.