Russian landing ship 'critically damaged' by Ukrainian missile strike, says military intelligence
kyivindependent.com/russian-landing-ship-critically-damaged-by-ukrainian-missile-strike-says-military-intelligence/
Quick Glance: Ukraine strikes 2 major Russian landing ships in occupied Crimea
- On March 24, Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed the attack on two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships, "Yamal" and "Azov", in occupied Crimea.
- The attack also targeted some Black Sea Fleet infrastructure in Crimea and a Russian military communication center.
- "Yamal" and "Azov" belong to the 197th Landing Ships Brigade of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and are actively used in the fleet's exercises and training.
- The Russian Defense Ministry has not issued any statements regarding Ukraine's reports on the successful attack.
Security questions emerge as first charges are filed in Moscow terror attack
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/24/world/moscow-russia-attack-news
Human rights activists record Russian crimes against LGBTQ community in Kherson Oblast
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/28/7448638/
Massacre in Moscow: Putin is sitting on a powder keg of his own making : After years of brutality, co-option and suppression against Muslims ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4562137-massacre-in-moscow-putin-is-sitting-on-a-powder-keg-of-his-own-making/
Danylo Mokryk: Say the word ‘genocide’: In the spring of 2022, right after Russia’s atrocities in Bucha were exposed, several Western leaders uttered the term ...
kyivindependent.com/danylo-mokryk-say-the-word-genocide/
Danylo Mokryk: Say the word ‘genocide’: In the spring of 2022, right after Russia’s atrocities in Bucha were exposed, several Western leaders uttered the term ...
kyivindependent.com/danylo-mokryk-say-the-word-genocide/
How Will Putin Respond to the Terrorist Attack in Moscow?: Joshua Yaffa on the terrorist attack at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, which ISIS-K has claimed ...
newyorker.com/news/news-desk/how-will-putin-respond-to-the-terrorist-attack-in-moscow
Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
SBU says it caught FSB saboteurs trying to blow up railroad in Ukraine's Poltava Oblast
kyivindependent.com/sbu-says-it-caught-fsb-saboteurs-trying-to-blow-up-a-railroad-in-ukraines-poltava-oblast/
Evidence shows recent presidential elections most rigged in Russia’s modern history
kyivindependent.com/despite-no-opposition-and-predetermined-result-russias-presidential-election-was-heavily-rigged/
Russia says 40 killed and more than 100 wounded in attack on Moscow concert hall: Several gunmen burst into a large concert hall on the edge of Moscow on Friday ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/22/russia-says-40-killed-and-more-than-100-wounded-in-attack-on-moscow-concert-hall/
Ukraine Strikes Kostyantyn Olshansky Assault Ship Captured by Russians in 2014: Ukrainian Naval Forces report hitting four Russian military ships ...
kyivpost.com/post/30092
ISW: Kremlin's blaming of Ukraine for Moscow terrorist attack risks Russian security
kyivindependent.com/isw-kremlins-blaming-of-ukraine-for-moscow-terrorist-attack-risks-russian-security/
Russia says 40 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid, Islamic State group claims responsibility
pbs.org/newshour/world/kremlin-says-40-killed-and-more-than-100-wounded-in-attack-on-moscow-concert-hall
ICC Arrest Warrants Target Top Russian Officers: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18532-icc-arrest-warrants-target-top-russian-officers
Pro-Kyiv Militias Urge Russians in Border Regions to Evacuate: Anti-Kremlin militia groups fighting on the side of Ukraine have urged civilians in western ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/13/pro-kyiv-militias-urge-russians-in-border-regions-to-evacuate-a84448
Opinion | Russia’s Persecution of L.G.B.T.Q. Ukrainians Should Be a Crime Against Humanity
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/opinion/ukraine-russia-putin-crimes.html
Russia claims killing 234 fighters while thwarting incursion from Ukraine: The Russian Defense Ministry reported on March 12 that Moscow's military and ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-claims-killing-234-fighters-while-thwarting-incursion-from-ukraine/
Russia says 40 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility
ajc.com/news/nation-world/russia-says-40-dead-145-injured-in-concert-hall-raid-islamic-state-group-claims-responsibility/FMNRXL3U7JFGXAJENTBKKA57I4/
Russia detains South Korean man on espionage charges: Korean media report the man is a religious worker who was detained in January in Russia's far east.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68541185
International Criminal Court issues warrant for two Russian military leaders: The two military leaders are sought by the International Criminal Court in ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/05/icc-russia-ukraine-kobylashn-sokolov/
Quick Glance: Arrest Warrants Issued for 2 Russian Officers over War Crimes
- The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian military officers who are wanted for targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, causing excessive harm to civilians according to the judges' findings.
- The warrants are for Russian Lieutenant General Sergei Ivanovich Kobylash, who served as commander of the Long-Range Aviation of the Aerospace Force during the alleged crimes, and Russian Navy Admiral Viktor Kinolayevich Sokolov, who led the Black Sea Fleet.
- The charges include war crimes and crimes against humanity related to their involvement in attacks on civilian objects and inhumane actions towards the population.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin praised the warrants as a significant step towards justice for the victims of the war.
Russia detains South Korean man on espionage charges: Korean media report the man is a religious worker who was detained in January in Russia's far east.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68541185
Ukraine war: India busts network trafficking people to Russia: Agents are duping people into fighting for Russia by promising them high-paying jobs ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68499211
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine sinks Russian patrol vessel near Crimea; ICC issues arrest warrants for 2 Russian commanders
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-4/
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine slows Russian advances west of Avdiivka, military says
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-march-4/
Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea: Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-sea-drones-a316215f5d9fc88a488ef2d99eb828c9
Suspected Russian military plane crashed at Trudovaya Armenia village of Kanevsky district of Krasnodar region. Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a ...
liveuamap.com/en/2024/23-february-suspected-russian-military-plane-crashed-at-trudovaya
Quick Glance: Russian Military Blogger Revealing Losses Commits Suicide
- Ukrainian air defense shoots down drones and missile, Russian army launches more missiles
- Ukrainian command denies Russian claims of capturing east bank of Dnipro river
- Russian army shells various locations in Ukraine
- Multiple Russian military killed in HIMARS strike near Volnovakha
‘All the Garbage that Was in Russia’ – Russian Soldier Says Disabled People, Prisoners Sent to Front Line
kyivpost.com/post/29220
Ukraine says it has downed second Russian A-50 spy plane in weeks: An A-50 aircraft is reportedly shot down over Russia, more than 200km from the front line.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68387232
Quick Glance: Ukraine Claims Russian A-50 Radar Aircraft Shot Down
- On February 23, 2024, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the downing of a Russian Beriev A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft.
- The incident took place near Trudovaya Armeniya, a village in the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation, approximately 205 kilometers from the closest Ukrainian-controlled territory.
- Based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport plane, the Beriev A-50 is equipped with an Airborne Warning and Control System or AWACS rotodome, playing a crucial role in Russia's airborne command and control capabilities.
Third Assault Brigade says it knocked out Russian forces storming Krasnohorivka: Soldiers of Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade said on Feb. 28 that they drove ...
kyivindependent.com/third-assault-brigade-says-it-knocked-out-russian-forces-from-krasnohorivka/
Ukraine charges 2 Russian soldiers with murdering civilian in Bucha in 2022: Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office charged two Russian military ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-charges-2-russian-soldiers-with-murdering-civilian-in-bucha/
Ukraine says it destroyed another Russian warship in Black Sea: KYIV: Ukraine said on Tuesday (Mar 5) its forces destroyed a Russian military patrol boat in the ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/ukraine-says-it-destroyed-another-russian-warship-black-sea-4172786
The town of Chasiv Yar in Donbas is the nearest tactical objective of the Russian army. However, a full-scale offensive is unlikely ... Show more
General Staff: Ukraine hit Russian troops clustered in Olenivka, 19 soldiers killed
kyivindependent.com/general-staff-ukraine-attacked-russian-troops-cluster-in-olenivka-19-soldiers-killed/
Russian proxy says air defense active in occupied Crimea amid reported explosions
kyivindependent.com/russian-proxy-says-air-defense-active-in-crimea-amid-attack-reports/
Russia Loses Ninth Fighter Jet in Days: A Russian Sukhoi-34 jet has crashed in Ukraine's Kherson region, the latest in a spate of aviation losses for Moscow.
newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-jets-sukhoi-crash-1873037
Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Scholz Rejects Taurus Delivery
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine to avoid Germany's involvement in the war.
- The Ukrainian army withdraws from the town of Lastotschkyne as Russian forces advance.
- A partisan group shares a video of old Russian tanks in Crimea, highlighting the use of outdated weapons.
- Russia avoids publicly addressing the anniversary of the invasion in Ukraine, according to the Institute for War Studies.
Ukrainian Spec Ops Disaster: 20 Reported Killed by Ambush on Small Boat Landing in Crimea
kyivpost.com/post/28822
Ground Forces Commander: Ukraine plans counteroffensive actions in 2024 - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/07/ground-forces-commander-ukraine-plans-counteroffensive-actions-in-2024/
Ukraine's military intelligence agency confirmed another Russian A-50 military aircraft had been downed as a result of a joint operation with the Air Force ... Show more
Russian defector killed in Spain, Ukraine says: Russian defector Maksim Kuzminov, who flew a military helicopter to Ukraine and detailed his escape ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4478502-russian-defector-killed-spain-ukraine-says/
India busts human trafficking ring sending Indians to fight against Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/07/india-busts-human-trafficking-ring-sending-indians-to-fight-against-ukraine/
Russian war blogger dies in apparent suicide after facing criticism for revealing Moscow's losses
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-blogger-3fccc68864df7d7f4e0197ca98582b66
Russia Investigates Woman for 'Extremism' for Barring War Veteran From Cafe: Russian authorities are investigating a woman in the Moscow region town of Lyubertsy ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/28/russia-investigates-woman-for-extremism-for-barring-war-veteran-from-cafe-a84272
Third Assault Brigade: At least 15,000 Russians fighting against us in Avdiivka, situation is extremely difficult
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/16/7442200/
Ombudsman: Russian troops executed at least 7 Ukrainian POWs near Bakhmut: Russian troops killed at least seven Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered as prisoners ...
kyivindependent.com/ombudsman-russian-troops-executed-at-least-7-ukrainian-pows-near-bakhmut/
Air Assault Troops show Russian military base being destroyed – video: Ukrainian light infantry airborne troops have destroyed Russian electronic warfare ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/19/7442482/
Morning brief: Ukraine claims to down Russian 'spy' plane, US jets intercept high-altitude balloon, and more
wionews.com/world/morning-brief-ukraine-claims-to-down-russian-spy-plane-us-jets-intercept-high-altitude-balloon-and-more-693343
Budanov: Russia lacks strength to fully capture Luhansk, Donetsk oblasts in 2024: Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov noted that despite ...
kyivindependent.com/budanov-russia-lacks-strength-to-fully-capture-luhansk-donetsk-oblasts-in-2024/
Investigation Launched into Russian Execution of Three Ukrainian POWs Near Robotyne
kyivpost.com/post/28413
Fear Is Part of Life in Russia. But Navalny Said We Mustn’t Be Afraid
: Opinion | The first emotion I felt when I found out that Navalny was killed was fear.
themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/21/fear-is-part-of-life-in-russia-but-navalny-said-we-mustnt-be-afraid-a84167
Russian Pilot Who Defected to Ukraine Is Believed Dead in Spain: The apparent death in Spain of Maksim Kuzminov is likely to fuel speculation that it was the ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/20/world/europe/russian-pilot-maksim-kuzminov-spain.html
Quick Glance: Russian Pilot Defects to Ukraine, Found Dead in Spain
- Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year found dead in Spain.
- Kuzminov discovered deceased in Alicante after moving to Villajoyosa.
- Ukraine's GUR intelligence agency confirmed defection, while Russian commentators raise doubts.
- Confirmation of death provided by Ukrainian intelligence agency amidst speculation.
Black Sea: Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship: Ukraine’s military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea using naval drones ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ship-drones-black-sea-8d2a78ab1f1b2a9b04ec8c421782417d
Quick Glance: Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship in Black Sea
- Ukrainian forces destroyed the Russian Navy's Tsezar Kunikov landing ship near Crimea in the Black Sea.
- Videos show smoke column and helicopters over the sea.
- The ship was in Ukrainian waters near Alupka at the time.
- Russia has not responded yet, Ukraine relies on drone attacks.
Why is Russia kidnapping Ukrainian children?: Since February 22, Russia has displaced or deported at least 19,546 unaccompanied Ukrainian children ...
itv.com/news/2024-02-23/why-is-russia-kidnapping-ukrainian-children
Russians redeploy equipment and units from Avdiivka to other areas: Maksym Zhorin, Deputy Commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, has said that the Russian army ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/21/7442983/
'People Dying Like Flies Before They Get to Ukraine' - Russian Soldier's Wife Reveals Conscripts Killed in Training Camps
kyivpost.com/post/28208
Prosecutor's Office investigates shooting of Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
kyivindependent.com/prosecutors-office-investigates-shooting-of-ukrainian-pows-in-zaporizhzhia-oblast/
Ukraine’s troops under heavy attack as it marks 10 years since Maidan revolution: Russian pilot who flew helicopter to Ukraine to defect found shot dead in Spain
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/02/20/russia-ukraine-war-latest/
Estonia's FM warns Baltic states have 3 to 4 years to prepare for Russian 'assessment' of NATO capabilities
kyivindependent.com/estonias-fm-warns-baltic-states-have-3-to-4-years-to-prepare-for-russian-assessment-of-nato-capabilities/
Quick Glance: Russia-Ukraine War: Key Events, Day 720
- Norway warns of Russia's advantage in Ukraine war with support from Iran, China, North Korea, and Belarus.
- Kyiv researchers confirm first use of a hypersonic Zircon missile by Russia in Ukraine.
- Ukraine's Air Force destroys 14 of 17 Russian drones and one Kh-59 cruise missile.
- EU law adopted to use frozen Russian assets for financing Ukraine reconstruction.
Russia arrests US citizen for sending $ 50 to Ukrainian nonprofit - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/20/russia-arrests-us-citizen-for-sending-50-to-ukrainian-nonprofit/
India raids network sending citizens to fight for Russia: NEW DELHI: Indian authorities said they had detained members of a "trafficking" network ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indians-recruited-join-russian-army-ukraine-war-trafficking-network-travel-agents-4180946
Alexei Navalny, the enemy of the Kremlin who defied death: The best-known opponent internationally of Vladimir Putin’s regime spent years uncovering corruption ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-02-16/alexei-navalny-the-enemy-of-the-kremlin-who-defied-death.html
Russia shells 7 communities in Sumy Oblast: Russian forces shelled Sumy Oblast 74 times in 16 separate attacks throughout the day, firing at seven border ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-shells-7-communities-in-sumy-oblast-15/
Dramatic Videos Show AFU's Third Assault Brigade Escaping Encirclement in Avdiivka
kyivpost.com/post/28376
Budanov: Russia using thousands of SpaceX Starlink terminals in Ukraine: Russian forces in Ukraine are using thousands of Starlink satellite communications ...
kyivindependent.com/budanov-russia-using-thousands-of-spacex-starlink-terminals-in-ukraine/
Ukraine claims downing spy plane as Russian drones hit residential building in Odesa
thenationalnews.com/world/europe/2024/02/23/ukraine-claims-downing-of-second-russian-spy-plane/
#BREAKING | Mohammed Asfan, a youth from #Telangana who was duped into joining the #RussiaUkraine war, died on the frontlines, the embassy confirmed. READ MORE www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/telangana-man-duped-into-joining-russia-ukraine-war-dies-fighting-101709734642437.html
SBU detains executives connected to Russian oligarch: The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained two Ukrainian executives suspected of helping Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/sbu-detains-executives-connected-to-russian-oligarch/
Russian court extends the pretrial detention for American reporter: The Moscow City Court rejected an appeal against Evan Gershkovich's detention filed by his ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/20/world/wsj-journalist-pretrial-detention-extended/
Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian landing ship in drone attack: Military intelligence releases video it says shows vessel from Moscow’s Black Sea fleet ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/14/ukraine-claims-to-have-sunk-russian-landing-ship-in-drone-attack-crimea
Quick Glance: Ukraine sinks Russian landing ship in drone attack
- Ukrainian military intelligence released video showing drones attacking the Russian landing ship Cesar Kunikov off Crimea's coast.
- The ship suffered critical damage and started to sink.
- Cesar Kunikov is a large landing ship active in Syria, Georgia, and Ukraine.
- Russian military bloggers confirmed the attack on the ship.
Ukraine 'hits Russian missile boat Ivanovets in Black Sea': Military intelligence says the Ivanovets, a small warship, was destroyed in a special operation off ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68165523
Quick Glance: Ukraine Destroys Russian Missile Boat in Black Sea
- The Ivanovets, a Russian missile boat, was destroyed by Ukrainian soldiers after receiving 'direct hits to the hull' and sinking.
- There has been no official statement about the incident from the Russian side.
- Ukraine has achieved successes in the war in and around the Black Sea, damaging or destroying Russian warships despite having no fleet of its own.
- In December 2022, Ukraine claimed to have destroyed the large landing ship Novocherkassk in Feodosia, Crimea, which was confirmed by Russia.
Military: Russian sabotage group fought off near border in Sumy Oblast: Ukrainian soldiers opened fire on an armed group of ten people on the outskirts of the ...
kyivindependent.com/territorial-defense-forces-fight-off-russians-attempting-to-cross-border-into-sumy-oblast/
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Journey to EU Membership
- The historic decision of European leaders to initiate accession talks with Ukraine in December 2023 was celebrated in Kyiv as a recognition of years of efforts following the EuroMaidan Revolution.
- The agreement came after a European Commission decision in November 2023, recommending talks begin after Ukraine completed four out of seven steps outlined when it received candidate status in June 2023.
- Ukraine needs to undertake a thorough overhaul of its legislation, policies, and economy as it embarks on the long and arduous road to EU membership.
- Aligning with EU legislation has the potential to spark much-needed reforms in Ukraine, but will take years to implement all necessary laws.
Parliament approves 90-day extension of martial law, mobilization: Ukraine's parliament previously extended martial law and mobilization from November 2023 ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-parliament-votes-to-extend-martial-law-mobilization-until-may-13/
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine to create separate military branch dedicated to drones
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-february-6-2024/
Russia adds Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Navy, Air Force commanders to 'terrorist' list
kyivindependent.com/russia-adds-ukraines-military-intelligence-chief-navy-commander-to-terrorist-list/
Canadian woman confesses to smuggling electronics for Russian army: A Canadian woman of Russian descent detained in the United States has pleaded guilty to ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-crime/3826361-canadian-woman-confesses-to-smuggling-electronics-for-russian-army.html
Ukraine: Russian Soldiers Are Using Thousands of Starlink Dishes: The country's military intelligence chief tells The Wall Street Journal that Russian army units ...
pcmag.com/news/ukraine-russian-soldiers-are-using-thousands-of-starlink-dishes
Russia claims senior official killed in alleged attack on occupied Lysychansk: The shelling of a bakery in Russian-occupied Lysychansk in Luhansk Oblast on Feb ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-claims-attack-on-occupied-lysychansk/
Russia refused to turn over bodies of plane crash victims, Ukraine says: A Ukrainian intelligence official says his country has repeatedly asked Russia to hand ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-plane-crash-prisoners-exchange-d1d66509bdf26af0735a93fd275f32e8
Quick Glance: EU Support: $50 Billion for Kyiv, Russian Ship Sunk Near Crimea
- Deadly attack on foreign volunteers in Kherson by Russia
- White House avoids discussion on separating Ukraine aid
- China cautions Ukraine over inclusion of Chinese companies as 'war sponsors'
- Latest Update: Russian warship sunk near occupied Crimea
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