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Tanks are no longer the main force on the battlefield: how Ukraine changed the perception of modern warfarePhoto

The war in Ukraine is changing military doctrines, where drones are becoming the primary means of attack. Ukraine is actively using mid-strikes and deep strikes to target enemy logistics and strategic facilities.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 02:40 PM • 139061 views
Occupiers in Melitopol recruit residents for UAV units due to significant losses at the front - NRC

In Melitopol, the occupiers are campaigning for people to join the ranks of the Russian army through advertisements for drone units. People are promised high payments and safe service.

Society • June 17, 01:54 AM • 11168 views
General Staff confirmed the strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery and morePhoto

The AFU struck the Moscow Oil Refinery and the Poltavskaya oil depot in the Krasnodar Krai. A defense enterprise in Tula and enemy warehouses in the Donetsk region were also hit.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 08:46 AM • 4514 views
Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery at a distance of 500 kmVideo

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the successful strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery at a distance of 500 km.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 07:28 AM • 19072 views
Nawrocki sets condition for Zelenskyy to keep the Order of the White Eagle - Rzeczpospolita

Nawrocki will decide the fate of Zelenskyy's order in the coming days. The condition for retaining the award is changing the name of the SSO unit named after the Heroes of the UPA.

Politics • June 15, 04:15 AM • 14163 views
"Magyar" confirmed the strike on "Crimean Titan" – shared the footageVideo

A "courtesy visit" was paid to the Crimean Titan plant on the night of June 13. Production has been suspended.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 03:44 PM • 11442 views
SBU attacked the largest oil and gas terminal in southern RussiaPhoto

Drones struck five storage tanks and two loading arms at the "Tamanneftegas" terminal. Warehouses and Russian air defense positions in the Krasnodar Krai were also damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 11:38 AM • 9037 views
Defense Forces destroyed a network of enemy drone launch points in PokrovskVideo

Paratroopers and the "Rangers" Special Operations Forces destroyed six Russian UAV launch points in Pokrovsk. The enemy was launching drones from civilian facilities to strike the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 08:12 AM • 4527 views
Occupiers are building new residential quarters in Kherson region for thousands of Russians - NRC

In Novooleksiivka, Kherson region, residential quarters are being built for two thousand Russian security forces and officials. Local residents have still not received compensation for their lost housing.

Society • June 11, 11:46 PM • 25833 views
Occupiers' access to simplified logistics in Crimea further severed after strike in ChonharPhoto

The strike on the bridge between Henichesk and the Arabat Spit has blocked traffic. This significantly complicates the enemy's logistics on the route to Crimea.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 11:21 AM • 3438 views
Chonhar Bridge destroyed – Head of the CPD of the NSDC

Andriy Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CPD) of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), reported the destruction of the Chonhar Bridge. This facility was a key logistical route for Russian forces in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 09:33 AM • 34615 views
Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on a military plant in Cheboksary and other targets using FP-5 FlamingoVideo

Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingos hit a military plant in Cheboksary. The Kuibyshev Refinery and two facilities in Russia's Vladimir region were also struck.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 08:38 AM • 14573 views
Occupiers have banned military cargo traffic on the highway to Crimea - "Madyar"

The Russian command has banned the movement of military trucks on the Mariupol-Simferopol highway due to strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In two weeks, cargo traffic there has decreased by 71%.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 12:38 PM • 3943 views
Chonhar Bridge hit again

The Chonhar Bridge has been struck by drones once more; vehicle traffic across the facility has been completely halted. Transport is being rerouted through Armiansk and Perekop.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 07:12 AM • 4156 views
SOF confirm strike on oil pumping station in Russia's largest portPhoto

Special Operations Forces units struck the Grushovaya station in the Krasnodar Krai, which handles 12% of Russia's maritime oil exports. A fire was recorded at the facility.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 11:30 AM • 8288 views
SOF struck a strategic oil pipeline hub in Russia and an oil depot in Crimea

SOF struck an oil pipeline hub in the Volgograd region, a radar station, and a Crimean oil depot. These strategic facilities provided logistics and airspace control for the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 10:59 AM • 4572 views
Ukraine considers renaming SSO unit following scandal with Poland – media

During Budanov's visit to Warsaw, a proposal was made to change the name of a Special Operations Forces (SSO) unit. Poland demands concessions in historical policy and the Volyn issue.

Politics • June 8, 07:59 AM • 25820 views
General Staff confirmed strikes on some of the largest oil depots in Crimea and an FSB command post

General Staff confirmed strikes on oil depots in Crimea and an FSB post in the Belgorod region. Ammunition depots and enemy concentrations in Donbas were also hit.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 07:49 AM • 4422 views
FP-2 drones hit two oil facilities in temporarily occupied CrimeaVideo

On the night of June 7, Special Operations Forces struck the "Semykolodezyanska" oil depot and a marine oil terminal in Feodosia. According to Fire Point co-owner Denys Shtilerman, the strike was carried out by FP-2 drones.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 11:59 AM • 44560 views
AFU struck a strategic bridge in the Chonhar area on the route to occupied CrimeaPhoto

The AFU struck the Chonhar Bridge, which connects occupied Crimea with southern Ukraine. Traffic via Dzhankoi has been suspended, and Russian logistics have faced new difficulties.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 11:39 AM • 5646 views
SOF struck a strategic oil depot and a marine terminal in occupied CrimeaVideo

On the night of June 7, the SOF struck the Semykolodezyanska oil depot and a marine terminal in Crimea. These facilities provided fuel for the occupying forces on the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 10:53 AM • 3503 views
Russians are systematically attacking logistics between Kharkiv and Sumy - "Flash"PhotoVideo

Occupiers are striking a section of the highway near Bohodukhiv, 20 km from the border. Risks for civilian transport on the route between Kharkiv and Sumy are increasing.

Society • June 6, 04:40 PM • 10522 views
Polish Defense Minister met with Budanov regarding the naming of an SOF unit after the UPA

The head of the President's Office, Budanov, met with the Polish Minister of Defense. Kosiniak-Kamysz voiced expectations regarding the naming of an SOF unit in honor of the UPA.

Politics • June 6, 12:47 PM • 5145 views
AFU Special Operations Forces establish fire control over Russia's land corridor to CrimeaVideo

SOF fighters control the Melitopol-Chongar route and are destroying enemy equipment. The logistics of supplying fuel and weapons to Crimea have already been significantly complicated.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 12:33 PM • 44920 views
SOF confirmed a strike on a strategic base of the Russian Baltic Fleet in Kronstadt

Units of the SOF, together with the SBU and the SBS, struck the Kronstadt base near Saint Petersburg with drones. A fire was recorded on the territory of the military facility.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 10:00 AM • 14957 views
Sevastopol is drowning in garbage and rats due to the actions of the occupation authorities - NRCPhotoVideo

In Sevastopol, unsanitary conditions and an invasion of rats are being recorded due to uncollected garbage. The cause of the collapse is the overloading of infrastructure networks caused by the massive influx of Russians.

Society • June 6, 03:32 AM • 11898 views
Conveyor for "Young Heroes": Occupiers in TOT Prepare Ukrainian Children for the Russian Army – NRCPhoto

Occupiers deported children from Zaporizhzhia to Volgograd for military training. Teenagers are being taught to operate drones and prepared for service in the Russian army.

Society • June 5, 12:20 AM • 22901 views
Sybiha responds to Poland's grievances over the naming of an SOF unit "after the Heroes of the UPA"

Andrii Sybiha responded to Poland's criticism regarding the naming of the Special Operations Forces unit after the Heroes of the UPA. The Minister called for dialogue and a focus on the struggle against Russia.

Politics • June 3, 07:35 AM • 18007 views
Poland proposes blocking Ukraine's EU accession over scandal surrounding unit named after UPA Heroes

Deputy Speaker of the Sejm Krzysztof Bosak demands a halt to Ukraine's European integration due to the honoring of the UPA. He also called for the termination of Starlink payments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • June 2, 11:03 AM • 14744 views
The Ukrainian flag was removed from the Lublin City Hall in Poland due to an SOF unit being named after the 'Heroes of the UPA'

In Lublin, the Ukrainian flag was removed from the city hall because an SOF unit was named after the Heroes of the UPA. City authorities continue to support Ukraine in its struggle.

Politics • June 1, 11:21 AM • 7123 views