Category: 6. Opinion
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Ukraine receives initial batch of Dutch F-16s, more to follow in coming months
The Netherlands has delivered its first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, as announced by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans during an unannounced visit to Kharkiv on 6 October, Liga reported. This announcement follows Ukraine’s earlier receipt of up to ten F-16s around early August…. Continue Reading
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Russian aerial bombs strike Konstiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, killing 1 and injuring 2
Russian forces launched guided aerial bombs on Konstiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, on Sunday afternoon, reported Vadim Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration. Konstiantynivka, located in the Ukrainian-controlled part of Donetsk Oblast, faces frequent Russian strikes. This… Continue Reading
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Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik crash casts doubt on Russian claims of advanced drone capabilities
Russia’s advanced S-70 Okhotnik heavy stealth combat drone suffered its first confirmed loss on 5 October 2024 in a friendly fire incident over Donetsk Oblast of Ukraine. Defence Blog says the S-70’s combat readiness remains questionable. The Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B, or “Hunter-B,” is a… Continue Reading
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Son-in-law of slain Ukrainian language advocate and Russian critic Iryna Farion killed in combat
Vasyl Osoba, son-in-law of Ukrainian philologist and Russia critic Iryna Farion has been killed in the war. His wife, Sofia Semchyshyn, announced the news. “Burn in hell, scum! Vasyl Osoba has been killed! My love,” she wrote on Facebook. Vasyl Osoba, son-in-law of the late Ukrainian… Continue Reading
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Dutch Defense Minister makes surprise visit to war-torn Kharkiv
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans recently made an unannounced visit to Kharkiv, a Ukrainian city just 40 km from the Russian border that faces constant shelling. The Netherlands has been at the forefront of military aid to Ukraine, notably being the first to provide modern F-16 fighter… Continue Reading
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Russia bombards Ukraine with 800 guided bombs, 400 drones, 20 missiles last week
Russian attacks on Ukraine intensified this week, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He reported approximately 20 missile launches, over 800 guided aerial bombs, and nearly 400 drone strikes against Ukrainian targets. Russia intensifies its air campaign against Ukraine with nightly… Continue Reading
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Russia launches 5,130 attacks on Ukraine in weekend assault
Russian forces launched 5,130 attacks on Ukraine over the weekend, including 144 using multiple rocket launchers and 82 airstrikes, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. The attacks involved 130 guided aerial bombs. Russia intensifies its air campaign against Ukraine, launching nightly… Continue Reading
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North Korean officers killed in missile strike in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian intel sources say
Recent reports suggest that North Korean military officials may have been killed in a Ukrainian missile strike near occupied Donetsk City, potentially indicating a deeper level of foreign involvement on the Russian side in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. The ongoing war of attrition has… Continue Reading
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Russian propaganda falsely claims Ukrainian involvement in terrorist training in Syria
Russian disinformation campaigns continue, now spreading false allegations that Ukrainian instructors are training terrorists in Syria. A Russian propaganda campaign has been spreading false allegations that Ukrainian instructors are training terrorists in Syria alongside the US, according to… Continue Reading
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New York City to host Ukrainian Cultural Festival this October
From 15 to 31 October, New York City will host the Ukrainian Cultural Festival, the Consulate General of Ukraine in the city announced on social media. The festival is co-presented by Razom for Ukraine nonprofit and the Ukrainian Institute and is organized in cooperation with the National… Continue Reading