A record 38 Russian Shahed-type attack drones entered Belarusian territory overnight on Nov. 24-25, with at least one of the drones reportedly shot down by the Belarusian Air Force, the monitoring gro Source : kyivindependent.com/record-nu…
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Record number of Russian attack drones entered Belarus overnight, monitoring group says
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Finnish aluminum exports to Russia surge in 2024
According to Finnish customs data, during the first nine months of 2024, Finland exported aluminum worth $22.3 million to Russia, compared to just $11.3 million over the same period in 2023, broadcast Source : www.uawire.org/finnish-a…
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Ukrainian Intelligence releases list of Western-made components used in North Korean missiles supplied to Russia
Among the components found in North Korea’s KN-23/KN-24 ballistic missiles—transferred to Russia for the war against Ukraine—were part manufactured overseas in 2023. According to the Ukrainian intelli Source : www.uawire.org/Contents/…
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Ukrainian Armed Forces to implement new recruitment units for streamlined volunteer enlistment
The General Staff noted that this innovation will enable commanders to enhance the organization and management of volunteer recruitment events. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, O Source : www.uawire.org/Contents/…
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Russia Is Accused of Terrorism in Incendiary Device Plot | Wrap-up
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Ukraine can strike Russian territory with ATACMS missiles, White House confirms
Ukraine used U.S.-supplied longe-range ATACMS missile to strike targets inside Russia, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told journalists on Nov. 25. The confirmation by Washingto Source : kyivindependent.com/us-strike…
Oleksandr Sak Appointed Commander of the 53rd Mechanized Brigade
The former commander of the 47th Mechanized Brigade now leads the 53rd Brigade. Source Source : militaryland.net/news/olek…
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Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power
Europe has reopened discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. According to a source, London and Paris are engaged in talks focusing on defense cooperation, with a specific emphasis on Source : www.uawire.org/Contents/…
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UN has recorded 376 sexual violence cases related to Russian war against Ukraine
A total of 376 cases of sexual violence have been documented during Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) reported on Nov. 25. Source : …
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Russia’s Gazprombank cards blocked in 20 countries following U.S. sanctions
Amid new sanctions, Gazprombank cards have become inoperative throughout twenty coungries. A major player in financing the conflict against Ukraine, Gazprombank has been severely impacted by U.S. sanc Source : www.uawire.org/russia-s-…
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Russia intensifies offensive on Ukraine's Toretsk, civilians caught in crossfire
In a recent broadcast on Suspilne, Anastasia Bobovnikova, spokesperson for the Operational-Tactical Group “Luhansk,” detailed Russia’s military movements. According to Bobovnikova, Russian forces are Source : …
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Drone coalition to gather $1.8 billion by end of 2024, defense minister says
The international drone coalition is planning to gather 1.8 billion euros ($1.8 billion) by the end of 2024 to support Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Nov. 25. “This decision will Source : …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim strategic village in Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers
Ukrainian forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic village of Kopanky in the Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers. The operation was carried out by Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade, w Source : www.uawire.org/ukrainian…
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Ukraine 'sees existing threats' from Russia in Zaporizhzhia sector, Zelensky says
Ukraine is tracking threats from Russian troops in southern Zaporizhzhia Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 25 following a report by Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. “We see the ex Source : …
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UK expands sanctions on Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with 30 additional vessels
The UK government added 30 more ships to its sanctions list as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” expanding the total number of sanctioned vessels to 73. This move marks the “largest sanctions package” Source : …
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Europe Unites Against Russia: Massive New Defense Strategy Revealed
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Ukrainian drone attack targets critical Russian defense facility and oil depot in Kaluga
Drone strikes have reportedly targeted the Typhoon plant, a key facility in Russia’s military-industrial complex, in the city of Kaluga, reported Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Di Source : www.uawire.org/ukrainian…
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North Korea expands plant producing missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, Reuters reports
North Korea is expanding a key weapons production complex that assembles KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, Reuters reported on Nov.25, citing researchers at the U.S. Source : kyivindependent.com/north-kor…
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The Counteroffensive: Ukraine’s nuclear ambitions fueled by betrayal, hindered by feasibility
Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on Nov. 23, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To sub Source : kyivindependent.com/the-count…
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Russia’s Attacks Are Escalating: Ukraine Needs Air Defense Support!
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Russian Oil Refinery Attacked. Plane Crash in Lithuania. European Troops in Ukraine?
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Night raid on Russia's Kursk region: ATACMS missiles and drones target airfields, resulting in damage and injuries
Seven ATACMS missiles and 12 drones targeted Russia’s Kursk region, with missile interceptions reported near Kursk, Kurchatov, and several settlements in the Oktyabrsky district. At least two American Source : www.uawire.org/night-rai…
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UK targets 30 tankers in its largest sanctions package against Russia's 'shadow fleet'
The United Kingdom sanctioned 30 oil tankers of Russia’s “shadow fleet” that carried billions of dollars worth of oil and oil products last year, the government said on Nov. 25. “Oil revenues are a cr Source : …