Russian Defense Ministry

Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk naval base, destroys Russian missile carriers

Ukrainian forces struck Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base overnight, destroying several Russian vessels, including missile carriers, Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said on Sept. 9.

9 September, 10:54 AM

Russian Defense Ministry is preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy facilities

Russia's Defense Ministry said that Russian forces are preparing "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy facilities, according to a statement posted on the ministry's Telegram channel on Aug. 30.

30 August, 11:58 AM

How Russia prepares for possible September mobilization – ISW

Russia's Defense Ministry is preparing to expand access to Russians' personal and medical data ahead of a possible forced mobilization after the September 2026 State Duma elections, ISW reported on Aug. 29.

29 August, 02:47 PM

Russia claims more than 1,600 drones attacked in 24 hours and says all were shot down

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that its air defenses had downed more than 1,600 drones, 10 guided aerial bombs and two HIMARS rockets over the past 24 hours, according to Russian state media on Aug. 18.

18 August, 05:15 PM

Putin reshuffles Russia’s military command as Kremlin tries to revive offensive

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has reshuffled Russia’s military command as the Kremlin tries to revive its slowing offensive in Ukraine.

6 August, 05:07 PM

Ukrainian forces strike Prioritet facility in Udmurtia and depots in occupied Crimea

Ukrainian forces struck several Russian targets on July 27 and overnight into July 28, including the Prioritet facility in Udmurtia, more than 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine's border, the General Staff said.

28 July, 12:56 PM

Romania shoots down drone with F-16 after second airspace breach in a week

A drone was shot down in Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan said on X on July 25.

25 July, 01:33 PM

Russia admits its Black Sea shipping no longer safe

Moscow warned that navigation in its Black Sea waters is dangerous after Ukraine intensified attacks on Russian shipping, Bloomberg reported on July 23.

23 July, 07:57 PM

Kremlin dismisses reports of possible Russian provocation against Poland

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed media reports about a possible Russian armed provocation in Poland as "scare stories," according to remarks published by Russian state media on July 5.

5 July, 07:50 PM

Russia may launch new mobilization after elections

Russia could announce a new wave of mobilization after September's State Duma elections, with a draft potentially beginning as early as October, independent outlet Important Stories reported, citing sources close to the Kremlin and security services on June 24.

24 June, 04:04 PM

Russia makes cynical claim about attack that burned Kyiv Lavra

Russian Defense Ministry made a cynical statement regarding the "outcomes" of its massive attack on Kyiv on June 15, which resulted in a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and damage to other non-military facilities.

15 June, 02:13 PM

Russian authorities conceal identity of senior officer killed in car bombing

Russian authorities have for the first time declined to identify a senior Defense Ministry officer reportedly killed in a car bombing near Moscow, according to Russian outlet Agentstvo Novosti on June 10.

10 June, 04:49 PM

Drone strikes spark huge fire at Temryuk port in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

A fire broke out at the seaport in the Russian city of Temryuk in Krasnodar Krai following a drone attack, regional operational headquarters confirmed on May 29.

29 May, 11:50 AM

U.S. tests Minuteman III missile after Russia launches nuclear drills

The United States conducted an unarmed test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, shortly after Russia began its largest nuclear exercises in recent history, the U.S. Air Force said on May 20.

21 May, 11:29 AM

Russia pressures Armenia as Yerevan’s EU push strains Moscow’s old grip

Russia called Armenia’s intention to remain in the Eurasian Economic Union while seeking to join the European Union “unacceptable,” Russian outlet Interfax reported.

21 May, 10:45 AM

Drones attack Rzhev near Russian military plant and GRAU arsenal

Drones attacked the city of Rzhev in Russia’s Tver Oblast, with one unmanned aircraft falling near the Elektromekhanika military plant and the Russian Defense Ministry’s 55th GRAU arsenal, OSINT analysts said on May 7.

7 May, 12:36 PM

Drones strike massive Russian military logistics complex right outside Moscow — video

Drones attacked the Nara military-logistics complex of the Russian Defense Ministry in Naro-Fominsk, Moscow Oblast, Exilenova+ Telegram channel wrote on May 7.

7 May, 10:15 AM

Russia violated ceasefire 1,820 times in one day – Zelenskyy

Russia had committed 1,820 violations of the ceasefire initiated by Ukraine as of 10 a.m., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, accusing Moscow of continuing attacks along the front line on May 6.

6 May, 04:00 PM

Russian Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal after Malian rebel offensive

Russian Ministry of Defense’s Africa Corps units and Malian government troops withdrew from the northeastern town of Kidal following a wave of coordinated insurgent attacks, the Africa Corps reported on April 27.

27 April, 04:31 PM

Russia loses another Su-34 fighter-bomber

Russia’s aerospace forces have lost another Su-34 fighter-bomber, according to the pro-war Telegram channel Fighterbomber, believed to be run by Russian Air Force Captain Ilya Tumanov on Apr. 1.

1 April, 10:40 AM

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