Zelensky to consider allowing private army formations after latest ultimatums from Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a briefing on June 4 that he may consider allowing the creation of private armies in Ukraine.
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Russia strikes Ukrainian military training facility in Poltava Oblast, military says
"Thanks to timely and carefully planned security measures... the worst has been avoided," the Ground Forces press service said, saying that no soldiers have been killed in the attack.
Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces replaced
Vadym Sukharevskyi has been dismissed as commander of the USF and will be replaced by Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of the elite drone unit "Birds of Magyar."
Drapatyi made Commander of Joint Forces after submitting resignation over Russian strike on Ukrainian training camp
"I received a task from the president. I am staying in the ranks, on the front line. Where I have to be, where I can do the most," Mykhailo Drapatyi said.
Ukraine's parliament backs bill on military ombudsman in 1st reading
Ukraine first unveiled plans to establish the office in April 2024 to ensure soldiers had a mechanism to report violations of their rights.
Zelensky summons Drapatyi, who submitted resignation over Russian strike on Ukrainian training camp
"I scheduled a meeting ... to sort it all out," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address.
General Staff: Russia has lost 989,700 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones strike over 40 Russian aircraft, damage 34% of strategic bombers
Key developments on May 31-June 1: * Ukrainian drone strikes hit more than 40 aircraft at key airfields, damage 34% of Russian strategic bombers * Russian soldiers surrender because 'abuse in units is worse than captivity,' Ukrainian military says * Russian military freight train blown up en route to Crimea, HUR says
Ukrainian Land Forces Commander resigns after Russian attack that killed 12 soldiers on training ground
Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi submitted his resignation on June 1.
Russia steps up offensives in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Sumy oblasts, Syrskyi says
While Russia's main efforts remain concentrated on the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Lyman fronts in Donetsk Oblast, as well as in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy Oblast bordering Russia, Zaporizhzhia has seen an uptick in escalation, Syrskyi noted.
General Staff: Russia has lost 987,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukrainian commander faces trial for failing to stop torture within his unit
The investigators determined that from February to July 2024, Colonel Oleh Poberezhniuk, commander of the 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade, was aware of repeated instances of torture and cruel treatment carried out by a subordinate officer but failed to take any action.
Russia mobilizes 40,000-45,000 troops per month, Ukraine 25,000-27,000, Zelensky says
"When the U.S. sends signals that it wants to do something positive with Russia, then Russia ramps up its mobilization," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine captured almost 1,000 Russian soldiers during Kursk offensive, General Staff says
The military described the Kursk campaign as an "unexpected and asymmetric" move that helped fill the so-called "exchange fund" — Ukrainian terminology for captured Russian soldiers who can be traded for Ukrainian POWs.
General Staff: Russia has lost 981,850 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,000 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
General Staff: Russia has lost 980,850 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost around 980,850 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on May 25.
Ukraine denies Russian presence in Sumy Oblast border village, media reports
Earlier, Russia's state-run news agency TASS claimed that Russian forces had entered Yunakivka, a village near the Russian border in Sumy Oblast.
General Staff: Russia has lost 979,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,130 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet parts hit in Ukrainian attack, military says
* Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet parts hit in Ukrainian attack, military says * Putin visits Kursk Oblast for first time since Moscow claimed its recapture * Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of full control over Kursk Oblast, says fighting ongoing * Russia massing troops near Kharkiv Oblast ahead of possible attack, military warns
Ukrainian officials deny Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, called the online claims "fake" and said that the accompanying photograph allegedly showing Russian troops in the area was also fabricated.
Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of full control over Kursk Oblast, says fighting ongoing
"The statements by representatives of (Russia) about the alleged end of combat operations in Kursk Oblast do not reflect the actual situation," Ukraine's General Staff said in a statement.
Ukraine's French-trained brigade faces fresh misconduct allegations; Ground Forces commander launches probe
Ukrainska Pravda published an investigation into a possible involvement of the brigade's command in handing out falsified bonus payments and demanding bribes.
Ukraine war latest: Putin refuses ceasefire after Trump call; Zelensky rejects Russia's demand to withdraw troops from 4 regions
Key developments on May 19: * After call with Trump, Putin still refuses full ceasefire, again cites Russia's 'root causes' of war in Ukraine * Zelensky dismisses Putin's demand to withdraw troops from 4 Ukrainian regions * Commander of Ukraine's 59th Brigade replaced, media reports * Ukrainian drones destroy Russian radar, supply depots on
Commander of Ukraine's 59th Brigade replaced, media reports
Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Shevchuk was dismissed as the commander of the 59th Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces and replaced by Colonel Oleksandr Sak, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing its sources in the brigade.
General Staff: Russia has lost 974,770 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,040 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call
Key developments on May 17-18: * Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call * Trump to talk to Putin on May 19 in push to end Ukraine war 'bloodbath' * Russia plans 'training' launch of Yars intercontinental ballistic missile overnight on May 19, Ukraine's HUR claims * New clips
Ukraine's General Staff responds after accusations of 'stupid objectives' from 47th Brigade battalion commander
The move follows the resignation of Oleksandr Shyrshyn, commander of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
General Staff: Russia has lost 973,730 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,130 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
General Staff: Russia has lost 972,600 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 910 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russia brings in 'top-level' FSB Presidential Regiment to Chasiv Yar, Ukraine's army says
"If the Russians are using this level of specialists in urban combat, they are probably facing some difficulties," Ivan Petrychak, spokesperson for the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade, said.
Russia decreased but didn't cease attacks during Victory Day truce, Ukraine's Border Guard says
"Perhaps in some areas, the intensity decreased slightly to create an image of compliance with their own announcement. But in reality, (Russia) continued attacks every day, using all available weapons — including aircraft to drop guided bombs on Ukraine," Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 967,060 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,170 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are comprised of the Ground Forces, the Marine Corps, the Navy, the Air Force, the Air Assault Forces, the Special Operations Forces, and the Territorial Defense Forces. A new branch that focuses on drone warfare, the Unmanned Systems Forces, was officially launched in June 2024. Due to the ongoing war, information on Ukraine’s exact troop numbers is not publicly known.
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