Category: 6. Opinion

On 12 October, conflicting reports emerged regarding the loss of a Russian Su-34 fighter aircraft, with some sources claiming it was shot down by a Ukrainian F-16 jet. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on these claims but stated it could not independently verify them. “ISW… Continue Reading

As Ukraine battles Russian aggression, it faces a critical ammunition shortage, with artillery shell demand far outstripping supply. This scarcity of gunpowder, a key component, is bottlenecking production—a global issue affecting even NATO allies. Modern artillery depends on smokeless… Continue Reading

Russo-Ukrainian War, day 962: North Korean troops train in Russia for potential Ukraine deployment – Euromaidan Press 689729a889

Advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office Mykhailo Podoliak announced that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will present the Victory Plan to Ukrainians in the coming days. The importance of the victory plan lies in coordinating with international partners to secure the necessary military… Continue Reading

Several military barracks in Belgium have been placed under heightened alert after they received concrete sabotage and espionage threats. The elevation of security levels highlights the urgency of safeguarding critical infrastructure and military operations amidst a broader pattern of… Continue Reading

Ukrainian authorities are working on ensuring permissions to use long-range Western weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, says Andrii Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, according to UkrInform. Yermak made the statements in response to questions from journalists about how… Continue Reading

FM Syhiba and EU counterpart talk about progress on €35bn loan at expense of Russian assets – Euromaidan Press 689729a889

Russian Armed Forces have started installing electronic warfare equipment on its reconnaissance UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles – i.e. drones) to protect them from Ukrainian anti-aircraft drones. The innovation highlights the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, where electronic… Continue Reading

The Avdiivka-Pokrovsk sector in eastern Ukraine likely remains the Russian main effort and has seen a high level of Russian operations over the past week. These battlefield developments are important for understanding the current state of the frontline, and help predict future hotspots, in… Continue Reading

Russian forces have gained a foothold on two streets in Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, according to Anastasiia Bobovnikova, spokesperson for the “Luhansk” operational-tactical group, as per UkrInform.  The seizure of Toretsk would allow the Russians to advance either towards Pokrovsk or in the… Continue Reading