Russia shells 2 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled Sumy Oblast eight times, firing at two communities along the border on Jan. 18, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Dmytro Basmat
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ISW: Kremlin intensifying efforts to limit criticism of war ahead of presidential election
Russian State Duma deputies from have brought forth a bill proposing the confiscation of personal property from those convicted of spreading "fake news" about Russia's war in Ukraine, a move aimed to increase censorship ahead of the 2024 Russian presidential election, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed in its latest report on Jan. 15
ISW: Russia, Iran preparing to sign treaty to develop military-technological cooperation
Russia and Iran are preparing to sign a treaty to further develop military-technological cooperation, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed in its latest report on Jan. 15.
Russian forces shell Sumy Oblast 110 times in one day
Russian forces shelled Sumy Oblast 110 times, firing at six communities along the border on Jan. 15, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Russia launches large-scale missile attack against Ukraine, air defenses at work across the country
Russia launched a missile attack against Ukraine in the early hours of Jan. 13, Ukraine's Air Force said on Telegram.
Russian lawmakers push to allow foreigners with criminal records to serve in Russian military
Lawmakers from Russia's Tula Oblast have submitted a draft law to the State Duma to allow foreigners with a criminal record to serve in Russia's Armed Forces, Russia's state-run news agency TASS reported on Jan. 12.
ISW: Russia makes limited advances along eastern front
Russian forces have made "marginal advances" amid ongoing fighting in several positions in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in its latest report on Jan. 12.
Russian forces shell Sumy Oblast 260 times in one day
Russian forces shelled Sumy Oblast 260 times, firing at 12 communities along the border, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Jan. 12.
IAEA experts continue to be denied access to reactor halls at Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Experts at the International Atomic Energy Agency continue to be denied access to the reactor halls of units 1, 2, and 6 of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, hindering their ability to monitor nuclear safety, the IAEA said on Jan. 12.
US, allies condemn North Korea's alleged ballistic missile transfers to Russia
Nearly 50 countries joined the United States in condemning North Korea's alleged transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, calling for an immediate end to delivery of weapons, the U.S. State Department wrote in joint statement on Jan 9.
Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast, damaging homes, cultural center
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on Jan. 9, damaging homes and a local cultural center, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Russia attacks Sumy Oblast 10 times
Russian forces shelled five communities in Sumy Oblast on Jan. 4, firing 10 times over the course of the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
ISW: Russia begins negotiations with Algeria, Saudi Arabia, UAE to open Russian cultural centers
Russia has begun negotiations with Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to open Russian cultural centers, likely aimed at increasing Russian influence in the Middle East and North Africa, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its assessment on Jan. 4.
Pentagon: Ukrainian pilots expected to complete F-16 later this year
Ukrainian pilots currently undergoing F-16 fighter jet training in the United States are expected to complete their training by the end of 2024, a U.S. Defense Department spokesperson said in a press briefing on Jan. 4.
Russia attacks Sumy Oblast 10 times
Russian forces shelled four communities in Sumy Oblast on Jan. 2, firing 10 times over the course of the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Guardian: UK oil refinery extends credit with oil company linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch
One of the United Kingdom's largest oil companies has extended a loan facility to the arm of an oil company founded and part-owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch, the Guardian reported on Jan. 2.
Turkey blocks passage of British minehunter ships destined for Ukraine
Two British minehunter ships destined for Ukraine will not be able to travel through Turkish waters, President Erdogan's Directorate of Communications announced on Jan. 2, citing an international pact.
Russian landmines have killed 277 Ukrainians, including 14 children
Ukraine's State Emergency Service has confirmed that 277 people, including 14 children, have been killed by Russian landmines and other explosive devices since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrinform reported on Dec. 27.
Ombudsman confirms Russia used Ukrainian POWs as human shields
Ukrainian Human Rights Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has confirmed the authenticity of a video in which a Russian soldiers is seen using Ukrainian POWs as human shields, the New Voice of Ukraine reported on Dec. 27.
Russia shells 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked seven communities along the Sumy Oblast border on Dec. 27, firing 20 times over the course of the day, the Sumy Oblast military administration reported.
US announces $250 million in military aid for Ukraine, exhausting last remaining funding
The U.S. announced a $250 million military assistance package comprised of weapons and equipment for Ukraine, exhausting the last remaining funds the U.S. will provide until Congress approves the Biden administration’s funding requests, the U.S. State Department announced on Dec. 27.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 14 of 15 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine downed 14 of the 15 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said on Dec. 24.
ISW: Russia confirms use of prohibited chemical weapons in Kherson Oblast
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) claims that Russian naval infantry units have confirmed they are using prohibited chemical weapons in the village of Krynky, located 30 kilometers northeast of Kherson, the ISW said in their latest assessment on Dec. 23.
Taiwan establishes $1 million fund to support Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Taiwan, together with the Alliance of Polish Metropolises, has established a $1 million fund to support Ukrainian refugees in Poland, the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Dec. 23.
Bild: Russia may attempt to attack Europe next winter, European intelligence source says
European intelligence suggests that Russia may launch an attack on Europe during the winter of 2024-2025 if the United States finds itself "without a leader" following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the German tabloid Bild reported on Dec. 23, citing an anonymous European intelligence source.
Polish Foreign Minister: Western allies must rearm in response to Russian aggression
Poland's new Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has urged western allies to further develop plans for long-term military production amid Russia's onslaught of aggression in Europe, the Polish Foreign Minister said in an interview with The Guardian on Dec. 23.
Russia shells 8 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked eight communities along the Sumy Oblast border on Dec. 23, firing 20 times over the course of the day, the Sumy Oblast military administration reported.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 34 of 35 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine downed 34 of the 35 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said on Dec. 21.
Washington Post: Japan to consider transfer of Patriot missiles to US, indirectly supporting Ukraine
Japan will consider exporting dozens of Patriot missiles this week in a move aimed to indirectly support Ukraine in its war against Russia, the Washington Post reported on Dec. 20.
Russia shells 6 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked six communities along the Sumy Oblast border on Dec. 20, firing 14 times over the course of the day, the Sumy Oblast military administration reported.
Mediazona confirms identities of over 39,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Through open source research, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, confirmed the names of 39,424 Russian soldiers who had been killed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Russia shells 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked seven communities along the Sumy Oblast border on Dec. 18, firing nine times over the course of the day, the Sumy Oblast military administration reported.
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