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BMP-3 and BMD-4M. Photo via Kurganmashzavod.

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Latest news Ukraine

Russian Armed Forces receive new BMP-3 and BMD-4M vehicles

The Russian Armed Forces have received a batch of new BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles and BMD-4M airborne fighting vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with additional protection kits to guard against drone attacks and cumulative ammunition damage.

byBenjamin Looijen

The Russian revamped T-80BVM tank, with the cage visible on top. Photo via Omsktransmash.

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia continues modernization of T-80BVM tank for war against Ukraine with specialized cage armor

The Russian T-80BVM tank is the latest entry in the T-80 family. Through modernizing the tank, Russia aims to increase combat capabilities in three basic categories: firepower, protection and mobility.

byBenjamin Looijen

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Russian regime’s demand for loyalty over skills on display in general’s arrest

Arrest of allegedly competent Russian General Popov, who was earlier dismissed for criticizing the military leadership, will likely further dismay troops concerned about loyalty prioritized over skills, per UK intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian forces repel seven Russian attacks near Krynky and in the Orikhiv sector in southern Ukraine

In the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces, Ukrainian defenders repelled four attacks by Russian forces on the left bank of the Dnipro near Krynok and three in the Orikhiv sector - near Staromayorske and Robotyno.

byBenjamin Looijen

3 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

US State Dept: Russia has almost completely reconstituted militarily

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell asserts that Russia has nearly fully rebuilt its military after Ukraine invasion losses, a statement at odds with the Pentagon and European allies' assessments, as reported by Defense News.

byYuri Zoria

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Russia forming new army corps in northwest near Finnish, Estonian borders

As Russia builds the 44th Army Corps close to Finland and the Baltic nations, British intelligence says it remains to be seen if the formation will be left to garrison there or rapidly sent to join Russia's Ukraine invasion like previous newly-formed units.

byYuri Zoria

putin's fear societal backlash prevents new mobilization wave isw says russian soldier looted items popasna luhansk oblast ukraine spring 2022

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Latest news Ukraine

Lithuania intel: Russia can wage war in Ukraine for at least two years at current intensity

Lithuanian intelligence reports that high oil prices and support from allies enable Russia to sustain its war in Ukraine for two more years, while Russia also receives matériel from Iran, North Korea, and microchips from China.

byYuri Zoria

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

One dead, one wounded in Russian indiscriminate shelling of Kharkiv Oblast villages

Russia continues to multiply war crimes by killing civilians in eastern Ukraine.

bySerge Havrylets

Russian soldiers captured in Sumy Oblast. March 2022. Photo: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Russia’s proposed 65 and 70 military contract age limit would reduce mobilization requirements

Russia bids to cut mobilization drives by introducing a draft law to hike age limits on military contracts from 51 to 65 for troops and to 70 for officers, binding them for life service, per UK intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Over 1,000 Russian military bribery cases point to deep corruption problems

An investigation by an independent Russian paper reveals endemic corruption in the Russian military via bribes for services ranging from leave to avoiding frontline deployment, per UK intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

How Wagner Group exports Putin-style rule to Africa

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Latest news Ukraine

UK Intel: Russia moves to integrate Wagner Group into National Guard

Rosgvardia is reportedly offering Wagner volunteers six-month contracts for Ukraine and nine-month deals for Africa.

byAlya Shandra

T-72B3M tanks of Russia's 126th Coastal Brigade based in occupied Crimea outfitted with special cage armor intended to protect from Javelin anti-tank missiles supplied to Ukraine by the United States. Photo from Russian social media

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Latest news Ukraine

British Intel reveals massive Russian tank losses in Ukraine

Russian Ground Forces have lost more tanks in Ukraine over the past two years than the largest European armies have at their disposal, according to British Intelligence.

bySerge Havrylets

5 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Bloomberg: War with Ukraine sparks labor shortage in Russia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has aggravated a labor shortage that poses a challenge to its military and economic objectives, as workers seek higher pay and more options in a tight market.

bySerge Havrylets

1 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russia increases its army by 170,000 troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the size of Russia's armed forces by 170,000 troops. The army will be expanded to 1.32 million military personnel, while the total personnel of Russia's military is now set at 2.21 million, according to the decree, published on 1 December.

byBohdan Ben

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russia expands Armed Forces by nearly 170,000 personnel

According to the decree issued by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1 December, the established strength of the Armed Forces will be expanded to 2,209,130, including 1,320,000 military personnel.

byIryna Voichuk

9 minute read

Analysis

Battle of Avdiivka: Russia strangles Ukrainian stronghold

Avdiivka stands firm against the Russian onslaught even though the forces of the opposing sides are unequal.

bySerge Havrylets

3 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russian cannibal pardoned by Putin for joining war in Ukraine

A shocking case of a Russian cannibal who killed four people has resurfaced after he was freed from jail for fighting in Ukraine.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

Mystery blast at Russian explosives plant

A powerful explosion occurred at the Solikamsk Ural Plant, a major producer of explosives and chemicals for the Russian army.

bySerge Havrylets

One of the invading Russian tanks destroyed in the Russo-Ukrainian War (2014-present). Ukraine, March 2022 (Photo: Maks Levin)

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Analysis

Russia runs out of tanks as war intensifies

Ukraine inflicted unprecedented damage on Russia's armored forces in October, destroying over 400 Russian tanks, according to the General Staff.

bySerge Havrylets

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russian troops dig tunnels, use robots in assaults on Avdiivka, Ukrainian army spox says

Russia has started using new tactics to get closer to Ukrainian positions.

bySerge Havrylets

Russian Army

Russian Armed Forces receive new BMP-3 and BMD-4M vehicles

Russia continues modernization of T-80BVM tank for war against Ukraine with specialized cage armor

UK intel: Russian regime’s demand for loyalty over skills on display in general’s arrest

Ukrainian forces repel seven Russian attacks near Krynky and in the Orikhiv sector in southern Ukraine

US State Dept: Russia has almost completely reconstituted militarily

UK intel: Russia forming new army corps in northwest near Finnish, Estonian borders

Lithuania intel: Russia can wage war in Ukraine for at least two years at current intensity

One dead, one wounded in Russian indiscriminate shelling of Kharkiv Oblast villages

UK intel: Russia’s proposed 65 and 70 military contract age limit would reduce mobilization requirements

UK intel: Over 1,000 Russian military bribery cases point to deep corruption problems

UK Intel: Russia moves to integrate Wagner Group into National Guard

British Intel reveals massive Russian tank losses in Ukraine

Bloomberg: War with Ukraine sparks labor shortage in Russia

Russia increases its army by 170,000 troops

Russia expands Armed Forces by nearly 170,000 personnel

Battle of Avdiivka: Russia strangles Ukrainian stronghold

Russian cannibal pardoned by Putin for joining war in Ukraine

Mystery blast at Russian explosives plant

Russia runs out of tanks as war intensifies

Russian troops dig tunnels, use robots in assaults on Avdiivka, Ukrainian army spox says

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