Ukrainian defense

Nation
Pace of Russian advance slows as forces seek connection between Vovchansk and Liptsi in Kharkiv Oblast – ISW
Russian offensive operations in north Kharkiv Oblast are beginning to slow down, but the Russians made new advances in Lukianets, Vovchansk and Buhrovata, states ISW's new report published on May 14.
15 May 2024, 12:01 PM
Nation
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron calls situation in Kharkiv Oblast 'extremely dangerous'
Russian troops have intensified their activity in the north of Kharkiv Oblast, creating an "extremely dangerous" moment in the war, prompting urgent calls for increased support for Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said in an interview with Sky News on May 12.
12 May 2024, 06:45 PM
Nation
HUR alerts authorities of Russian offensive plans ahead of time
Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR) was aware of Russian plans for an offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, and all relevant Ukrainian authorities were informed, said HUR spokesman Andriy Yusov on a national TV on May 12.
12 May 2024, 06:33 PM
Nation
Vovchansk situation deteriorates, nearly destroyed, says Ukrainian police officer
Situation in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, deteriorated significantly: town is almost destroyed due to constant shelling, most of local residents evacuated, National Police patrol officer Oleksiy Kharkivsky reported on Facebook on May 12.
12 May 2024, 05:55 PM
Nation
Kharkiv Oblast situation deteriorates, enemy moves detected – Syrskyi
The battle continues along the state border with Russia in Kharkiv Oblast, where the situation remains challenging, but Ukrainian forces are fully committed to maintaining their lines and positions, said Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on Facebook on May 12.
12 May 2024, 03:05 PM
Nation
Russian shelling in Kharkiv Oblast kills one, wounds three people
The shelling of a residential area in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, by the Russians resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to three others, Ukraine's Interior Ministry reported on Telegram on May 12.
12 May 2024, 01:55 PM
Nation
Russian troops resume Kharkiv Oblast assaults as shelling and airstrikes intensify
Russian forces have resumed their assaults near the village of Hlyboke in Kharkiv Oblast, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces anticipating an uptick in enemy fire, Ukrayinska Pravda reported on May 11, citing a military source.
11 May 2024, 12:01 PM
Nation
Failed Russian attempt to create buffer zone in Kharkiv Oblast results in civilian casualties
Russian troops launched a ground attack in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast and advanced one kilometer near Vovchansk to create a buffer zone, civilian casualities reported, Reuters wrote, citing a senior Ukrainian military source on May 10.
10 May 2024, 06:01 PM
Nation
Russian forces make significant tactical gains near Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine – ISW report
Russians have significantly accelerated their offensive and number of attacks in eastern Ukraine, and in Avdiivka sector they have made “significant” tactical advances in previous few days, stated in Institute for the Study of War report on May 8.
10 May 2024, 11:33 AM
Nation
Germany delivers second Skynex anti-aircraft complex to Ukraine to fight Russian drones
Germany has already transferred the second Skynex anti-aircraft artillery complex, along with ammunition, Berlin announced.
30 April 2024, 02:28 PM
Nation
U.S. aid insufficient for Ukrainian offensive, could arrive too late to Stop Russia’s
The $60 billion in U.S. aid will reinforce Ukraine's defenses, but is insufficient to shift the situation on the battlefield, Bloomberg reported.
22 April 2024, 02:56 PM
Nation
Ukraine to face ‘difficult times’ in near future - Ukraine’s military intel chief Budanov
Ukraine is facing a “pretty difficult” time in the near future, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) chief, Kyrylo Budanov, told the BBC.
22 April 2024, 02:42 PM
Nation
Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials map out advanced drone strategy for 2024
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy led a comprehensive three-hour discussion focused on drone utilization and strategy, engaging with key military, defense, and governmental leaders, his official Telegram channel reported on April 1.
1 April 2024, 05:47 PM
Nation
Russia aims to create a new army of over 100,000 people, which could signal new summer offensive
Russia is creating a new armed force consisting of more than 100,000 people, which means that a summer offensive can not be ruled out, Ground Forces commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Pavlyuk, said on national television on March 22.
22 March 2024, 05:05 PM
Nation
Russian forces destabilize Ukrainian defensive lines and prepare for summer offensive amid delays in Western security assistance
Russian forces will likely continue ongoing offensive efforts to destabilize Ukrainian defensive lines in Spring 2024 while also preparing for a forecasted new offensive effort in Summer 2024, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 15.
16 March 2024, 12:40 PM
Nation
Austin to attend Ramstein-Pentagon meeting in Germany
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin will leave for Germany on Monday, where he will chair the 20th meeting of Ukraine Defense Contact Group, reported US Defense Ministry Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh at a briefing on March 14.
15 March 2024, 04:55 PM
Nation
Russian occupiers deploying substantial reserves to try to capture Novomykhailivka, Donetsk Oblast
Russian occupiers are concentrating substantial reserves near Novomykhailivka to try to seize the settlement, Tavria operational-strategic group spokesperson, Dmytro Lykhoviy told Donbas.Realii.
5 March 2024, 10:05 AM

Ukrainian defense

Subscribe to our Telegram channel

The most interesting articles and a selection of important news in the evenings

Subscribe