Ukrainian defense

Ukrainian officer explains Russia’s costly failures near Pokrovsk

Ukrainian military spokesman Stanislav Bunyatov, known by his call sign Osman, spoke with NV about the latest developments on the Donetsk front, the strategic importance of Crimea, and how Ukrainian forces are adapting their tactics. In the conversation, he discussed Russia’s mounting losses, the role of drones like Bayraktars in ongoing operations, and why Moscow continues to sacrifice troops despite failing to achieve its objectives.

5 September 2025, 12:20 PM

Kremlin rejects Western security guarantees, aims to control all of Ukraine - ISW

By categorically rejecting U.S.-backed Western security guarantees for Ukraine, the Kremlin is exposing its true long-standing goal of taking control of all of Ukraine, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Aug. 21.

22 August 2025, 11:53 AM

Russian frontline gains boost Putin’s confidence ahead of Trump talks — Bloomberg

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will arrive at his planned Aug. 15 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump confident that Russian forces are “winning” on the battlefield and that he will be “dictating the rules,” Bloomberg reported on Aug 13.

13 August 2025, 02:15 PM

Russian frontline gains could turn into operational breakthrough — ISW

The next few days — including those leading up to the Alaska summit — may prove decisive for Ukraine’s ability to prevent Russian advance north and northwest of Pokrovsk, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warned in their report on Aug. 11.

12 August 2025, 11:37 AM

Ukrainian forces still defend Chasiv Yar as Russia spreads occupation fake

Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold positions in the city of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast, Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Grouping spokesperson Viktor Trehubov said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on July 31.

31 July 2025, 02:35 PM

Putin throws everything at Pokrovsk while Ukrainian defense struggles

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is willing to invest everything to achieve military success in Pokrovsk, international affairs commentator Ivan Yakovyna said in an interview with Radio NV on July 29.

30 July 2025, 02:45 PM

U.S. must learn from Ukraine’s battlefield innovation - Kellogg

U.S. Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg visited several Ukrainian defense bases and praised the country’s drone development in his post on X, published on July 17.

17 July 2025, 09:24 AM

Ukraine boosts SBU force size and creates new elite combat unit

Ukraine’s parliament on July 16 voted to increase the size of the country’s Security Service (SBU) and its elite combat unit, according to MP Iryna Herashchenko of the European Solidarity party.

16 July 2025, 07:34 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine built modern air force faster than any other country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is modernizing its combat aviation at record speed, even while under attack, speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) in Rome on July 10.

10 July 2025, 02:45 PM

Russia falsely claims full control of Luhansk Oblast — ISW

The Kremlin "authorities" have claimed that Russian forces have fully seized all of Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast, but even pro-Russian milbloggers have disputed the claim, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on July 1.

2 July 2025, 09:40 AM

Azov officer: Russia pushing through Pokrovsk axis with FPV drone strikes

Officer from Ukraine’s 12th Azov Brigade with the callsign Lyric speaks to Radio NV about Russia’s recent gains along the Pokrovsk-Toretsk axis and the Ukrainian Defense Forces' efforts to stabilize the front.

30 May 2025, 11:13 AM

Ukraine likely withdraws from salient near Toretsk after months of intensive battles — ISW

Russian forces have likely eliminated a Ukrainian “salient” southwest of Toretsk after a four-month offensive aimed at flattening the frontline to push toward Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on May 25.

26 May 2025, 11:40 AM

Russian forces seize another village in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState

Russian occupation forces have taken control of the village of Nové in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 08:59 AM

Ukraine launches Nebokray mobile workshops for battlefield drones

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has officially approved the deployment of Nebokray mobile UAV workshops for use at the fronlines, the officials wrote on May 14.

14 May 2025, 02:42 PM

Russia loses five tanks, 42 artillery systems, air defense equipment, and 1,060 soldiers in one day — General Staff

The Russian army lost about 1,060 soldiers in the war over the past 24 hours, therefore bringing it total military casualties toll to approximately 950,860 troops killed and wounded, Ukraine's General Staff reported on April 29.

29 April 2025, 12:55 PM

Ukrainian forces continue military operations in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod oblasts

Ukrainian troops continue active defensive operations in designated areas of Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod oblasts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on April 27.

27 April 2025, 09:45 PM

Russian troops continue storming ‘captured’ village in Donetsk Oblast for second week — video

Russian claims of control over the village of Rozlyv in Donetsk Oblast do not reflect reality, as fighting for the settlement is still ongoing, Lieutenant Colonel Oleksii Bielskii, spokesperson for the Vuhledar tactical group told NV on April 15.

15 April 2025, 01:50 PM

Russian sabotage groups push into Sumy Oblast near Kharkiv border

Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (DRGs) are trying to infiltrate deeper into Sumy Oblast, closer to the border with Kharkiv Oblast, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko said on national television on March 27.

27 March 2025, 01:35 PM

Zelenskyy: No Ukrainian encirclement in Kursk, operation ongoing

There is no encirclement of Ukrainian Defense Forces in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, and operations in the area are ongoing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 15 following a report from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi.

15 March 2025, 02:43 PM

Poland to purchase 5k additional Starlink terminals for Ukraine – Deputy Prime Minister

Poland’s government is working on procuring additional Starlink satellite internet systems for Ukraine, deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski said an interview with Radio ZET on March 11.

11 March 2025, 02:51 PM

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