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.
CNN: Ukraine is at one of its weakest points since February 2022
Experts observe a “growing, quiet consensus" that negotiations are the only way to end this war.
Forbes: Ukraine’s forces push back against Russian assaults as “apocalyptic fight” unfolds in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian brigades are inflicting heavy casualties on Russian forces in Kursk Oblast, with battles so intense they’ve left entire “cemeteries” of destroyed Russian armored vehicles.
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.
Russia is now targeting Kharkiv supermarkets to worsen conditions for nearly a million residents
With food supplies strained and winter approaching, the city’s nearly one million residents, including hundreds of thousands displaced by war, are facing increasingly desperate conditions.
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.
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.
Russia’s current equipment losses highest since 2022
Russia lost nearly 700 tanks, vehicles, and aircraft last month, Newsweek reports, citing an analysis of Oryx’s data, amid Moscow’s pre-winter offensive.
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.
Expert warns of escalating Russian gains and potential point of no return in war in Ukraine
Above all, it is vital to maintain Ukraine's combat readiness, the analyst noted.
Ukrainian defense expert says frontline is cracking but not collapsing
Despite signs of strain, the frontline in Ukraine is not collapsing, according to defense expert Serhii Zghurets, who emphasized the importance of maintaining a robust defense to prevent Russian breakthroughs.
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy rare Russian “Terminator” vehicle in major assault near Kurakhove
In a high-stakes engagement, Ukraine’s 79th Brigade destroyed multiple Russian armored units, including a BMPT “Terminator,” thwarting Russian efforts to secure critical routes in the Donetsk Oblast.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 974: Russia deploys first North Korean troops to Kursk Oblast
Meanwhile, military experts at the Warsaw Security Forum warn of a potential Russian confrontation within 3-8 years, prompting European nations to implement unprecedented defense measures
Russia uses golf carts and motorcycles for assaults in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces are utilizing golf carts and motorcycles for quick assaults near Siversk, attempting to gain ground before the winter freeze.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 970: Drones strike Russian explosives plant in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Meanwhile, NATO's highest-ranking general in Europe warns that the Russian military is actively learning and improving from its experiences in Ukraine despite losses
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.