Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Intelligence War: Azov’s Gandalf on Reform, Clarity, and Ukraine’s Path to Victory

Azov’s intel chief “Gandalf” lays out Ukraine’s evolving war doctrine – from drone strikes to long-war reforms – and warns the West: Russia’s war is global.

By Katie Livingstone

July 16, 2025

War in Ukraine

Russian Losses in Ukraine: 1,037,460 Troops Wounded, Eliminated as of July 16

Daily updates from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) regarding frontline developments and casualty figures amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

July 16, 2025

Russia

Russo-American Neo-Nazi Group Claims Responsibility for Assassination of SBU Colonel in Kyiv

The Ukrainian affiliate of the neo-Nazi group “the Base”, founded by an American living in exile in Russia, claimed responsibility for last week’s killing of SBU Colonel Voronych in Kyiv.

By Nick Pehlman

July 16, 2025

Denmark

Russian Branch of Danish Company Helps Ship Grain From Occupied Ukrainian Port – Investigation

The investigation points to Baltic Control, a Danish company founded in 1980 that specializes in cargo inspections – especially agricultural shipments.

By Alisa Orlova

July 16, 2025

Ukraine

Prime Minister Shmyhal Departs After Five-Year Tenure

Ukraine’s parliament has officially dismissed Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his government, a day after he resigned amid a major cabinet shakeup, ending his five-year tenure.

By Leo Chiu

July 16, 2025

American ‘Missionary’-Spy Gets Russian Passport, Calls US ‘Evil’ on Moscow TV

US citizen Daniel Martindale, who spied on Ukrainian forces, was granted Russian citizenship after aiding strikes and saying, “Washington is the greatest evil.”

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

July 16, 2025

War in Ukraine

Explosion Kills Russian Skat 350M Drone Crew in Occupied Tokmak – Ukrainian Intel

Ukraine’s HUR said two Russian drone operators and a Skat 350M UAV were destroyed in an explosion near occupied Tokmak in the Zaporizhzhia region.

By Kyiv Post

July 16, 2025

Russia

Russian Mi-8 Helicopter Crashes in Remote Far East, All On Board Thought Dead

: A Russian Mi-8 helicopter with five people on board crashed in the Khabarovsk region while returning from repairs.

By Kyiv Post

July 16, 2025

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Putin

‘Putin’s War Is Moving Closer to Our Borders,’ Sikorski Says as Polish Factory in Ukraine Hit by Drone

The attack struck a plant operated by Barlinek, a leading European manufacturer of wood flooring. The company has operated in Ukraine for years and is a major employer in the region.

By Alisa Orlova

July 16, 2025

NATO

France Opts Out of NATO Plan to Fund US Weapons for Ukraine, Reports Say

Citing budget pressures and a push to boost its own defense industry, France is reportedly opting out of a US-led arms funding deal for Ukraine, per reports.

By Alisa Orlova

July 16, 2025

Ukraine

How, 35 Years Ago Today, Ukraine Reasserted Its Sovereignty and Some Curious Facts

July 16, 1990, marked a major milestone in Ukraine’s efforts to free itself from Soviet Russian rule. But what actually happened?

By Bohdan Nahaylo

July 16, 2025

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Covers Frontline Roads With Anti-Drone Nets

As Russia’s invasion grinds through its fourth year, Moscow and Kyiv are both menacing each other’s armies with swarms of cheap drones, easily found on the market and rigged with deadly explosives.

By AFP

July 16, 2025

War in Ukraine

Bullish Putin Eyes More Territory, Unfazed by Sanctions, Kremlin Sources Claim

Putin believes Russia’s economy and military are strong enough to withstand any additional Western measures, the sources told the Reuters news agency.

By TVP World

July 16, 2025