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An enemy assault group was destroyed in the enemy's rear: SSO reported a maneuver during reconnaissance

Ukrainian special forces destroyed eight Russian assault troops in the enemy's rear. The SSO group conducted reconnaissance, discovered the enemy and engaged in battle, eliminating all enemies.

War • May 12, 08:44 AM • 2784 views

SSO fighters captured 14 Russians in the Kursk region, including three officers

Units of the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured 14 Russian soldiers, including three officers, in the Kursk region. During the operations, about 30 enemy soldiers were destroyed.

War • April 11, 04:38 PM • 13853 views

General Staff confirmed the damage to the "Engels" airfield in Saratov region

On the night of March 20, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the "Engels" airfield in the Saratov region of the Russian Federation. A fire, explosions and detonation of ammunition were recorded.

War • March 20, 10:29 AM • 12639 views

Occupiers plan to increase their "capacity" to export Ukrainian grain abroad - CNS

The occupiers want to increase the export of Ukrainian grain by building elevators in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. The grain is exported to other countries, in particular through the Caspian Sea to Iran.

War • March 13, 08:35 PM • 43179 views

The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the defeat of key Russian defense enterprises in the Kuban

The SSO and SBU attacked the Ilya oil refinery and the Kropotkinskaya station in the Krasnodar region of Russia. About 20 explosions occurred at the refinery, and the station completely shut down.

War • February 17, 02:51 PM • 26383 views

General Staff confirms hit of Saratov refinery

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Saratov Oil Refinery was hit on the night of February 11. A fire broke out at the facility, which produces fuel for the Russian army.

War • February 11, 08:43 AM • 27798 views

SOF in the Kursk region inflicted losses on North Korean soldiers and captured important trophies

The SSO soldiers conducted a successful operation in the Kursk region, eliminating 2 North Korean soldiers and 7 occupants. Military equipment, weapons and documents of the enemy were seized.

War • January 28, 09:38 AM • 39344 views

One of Russia's largest refineries is damaged, drones also hit Ryazan thermal power plant - sources

The SBU and the Special Forces conducted a successful operation to destroy the Ryazan Oil Refinery, one of the largest in Russia. The attack damaged the tanks and the hydrotreatment shop, and also hit the Ryazan CHP plant.

War • January 24, 10:23 AM • 40751 views

There was an explosion over Kursk - mass media

Local Telegram channels report about a strong explosion in the sky above Kursk. One of the most massive UAV raids in recent times has been recorded.

War • January 23, 06:34 PM • 34489 views

SOF reported the destruction and capture of Russians who executed TRO fighters

The SOF operators conducted a special operation against a group of Russian marines who shot two captured TRO fighters. Part of the enemy group was destroyed, the rest were captured and are already testifying.

War • January 17, 02:10 PM • 74080 views

Russians in Kursk region are trying to force the Defense Forces out of their positions

Russian troops are conducting daily assault operations in an attempt to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of their positions in the Kursk region. The 80th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the enemy - more than 5,000 killed and wounded.

War • January 17, 08:19 AM • 107661 views

Rosneft oil depot near Voronezh continues to burn after being hit - CCO

The Ukrainian Armed Forces strike at a Rosneft oil depot in the village of Liski, Voronezh region of Russia. Tanks are still burning at the facility, which supplies fuel to Russian troops.

War • January 16, 12:24 PM • 23329 views

General Staff confirms damage to the Liskinskaya oil depot in the Voronezh region of Russia

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has confirmed a successful attack on the Liskinskaya oil depot in the Voronezh region of Russia. A large-scale fire broke out at the facility, which stored fuel for the Russian army, as a result of a strike by three UAVs.

War • January 16, 12:09 PM • 22348 views

SDF repel North Korean troops' assault in Kursk region: details of the operation

Soldiers of the 6th Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by DPRK troops in Kursk region, killing 18 enemy soldiers. One of the North Korean soldiers tried to set a trap and blew himself up with a grenade.

War • January 13, 09:48 AM • 29391 views

General Staff confirms damage to oil depot in Smolensk region: what is known about the scale of destruction

The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck at the Yartsevskaya oil depot in the Smolensk region of Russia. Powerful explosions and a fire of oil tanks were recorded at the facility, which supplied the Russian army.

War • December 31, 03:06 PM • 22651 views

SOF: diary of a North Korean special forces officer reveals DPRK sending elite fighters to Russia

The Armed Forces of Ukraine discovered a notebook of an elite DPRK soldier killed in Kursk region. The records indicate that he was sent by order of Kim Jong-un to help Russian troops because of some fault.

War • December 28, 09:06 AM • 21089 views

North Korean's notebook contains tactics for destroying UAVs “alive” in Kursk region

A notebook of a killed North Korean special forces officer with detailed instructions on how to shoot down Ukrainian drones was found in the Kursk region. The notes describe the tactics of using “live bait” and ways to avoid artillery fire.

War • December 26, 08:54 AM • 19935 views

Zelensky presents 30 more certificates for apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and relatives of fallen Heroes

The President of Ukraine handed over 30 certificates for apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and families of fallen soldiers. The housing was provided to representatives of various branches of the military, the National Guard and the Border Guard Service.

Politics • December 25, 10:13 AM • 19169 views

Ukrainian Special Forces repelled an attack and killed 12 North Koreans in Kursk region

Soldiers of the 73rd Marine Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. As a result of the battle, 12 North Korean soldiers were killed and 20 wounded.

War • December 19, 04:19 PM • 22639 views

KORD Special Forces unit receives a four-legged robot from international partners

The KORD special forces unit received a modernized BAD-2 robotic ground drone with a video camera and thermal imager. The robot is capable of conducting reconnaissance at a distance of over 2 km, which reduces the risk to police officers during dangerous operations.

Society • December 18, 01:31 PM • 15280 views

The Ukrainian Armed Forces showed a video of the destruction of a Russian subversive group, which propaganda presented as a “breakthrough” into Sumy region

On December 10, the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a video of the elimination of a Russian subversive group in Sumy region. Russian propaganda tried to present the incident as a successful border breakthrough.

War • December 16, 08:02 AM • 16047 views

“Successful strike": SOF show footage after strike on oil depot in suburb of Oryol in Russia

The Special Operations Forces reported that drones had successfully hit a large oil terminal in the suburbs of Oryol. The facility is part of the military-industrial complex of the Russian Federation and provides fuel for the army.

War • December 14, 09:29 AM • 23179 views

General Staff confirms damage to oil depot in Oryol region of Russia

The General Staff has confirmed the damage to the Stalny Kony oil depot in the Oryol region of Russia. A massive fire broke out at the facility, which supplies fuel to the Russian army.

War • December 14, 08:19 AM • 22416 views

A military airfield in the Saratov region of Russia is attacked by drones

A drone attack was attempted at a military airfield in the Saratov region of Russia. According to the governor, Roman Busargin, the attack was stopped, the UAV was eliminated, and there were no casualties.

War • December 10, 08:11 AM • 20536 views

Trepak, Skibyuk and Bratishko: Zelensky awarded General ranks on the day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The president of Ukraine awarded new military ranks to three commanders and one deputy commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among the promoted ones are the heads of the MTR, DSHV, OK Vostok and the deputy commander of the Joint Forces.

War • December 6, 11:01 AM • 20111 views

The Ukrainian military captured 11 Russian soldiers during a battle in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation

The 80th Airborne Assault Brigade captured 11 Russian soldiers during a battle on the territory of the Russian Federation. The prisoners turned out to be former prisoners who signed a contract with the Russian armed forces and were abandoned by the command during an unsuccessful assault.

War • December 2, 08:46 AM • 18624 views

General Staff confirmed the defeat of the Russian Atlas Oil Depot and the destruction of the Buk-M3

The General Staff of the armed forces of Ukraine reported the defeat of the Atlas Oil Depot in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation with two fires. The Buk-M3 air defense system radar station in the occupied territory of Zaporizhia region was also destroyed.

War • November 29, 09:00 AM • 19562 views

alexinsk chemical plant in russia hit by sms and spo drones - sources

The SBU and the SSO conducted a drone attack on the aleksinsky chemical plant in russia, which produces gunpowder and ammunition. The attack resulted in explosions and a fire at the plant.

War • November 9, 10:31 AM • 29314 views

Ukrainian Armed Forces strike at Russian Khanskaya airfield: Su-34 and Su-27 were based there

Ukrainian defense forces attacked a military airfield in Adygea, Russia. An ammunition depot was hit, a fire was reported and the nearby village was evacuated. Su-34 and Su-27 aircraft were based at the airfield.

War • October 10, 10:35 AM • 13828 views

Budanov was with DIU fighters at a key stage of the operation to liberate the aggregate plant in Vovchansk - Linux intelligence officer

DIU Chief Kirill Budanov personally led the operation to liberate the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant at a key stage. The operation was complex, multi-stage and involved various units and types of weapons.

War • October 9, 09:59 AM • 12215 views

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