Ukraine
Africa
Gurkha Soldiers Die Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Despite constant appeals from Kathmandu to its citizens to avoid involvement in Russia’s wars, the death toll points to the mercenary tradition still going strong in the mountainous kingdom.
Dec. 5, 2023
Crimea
SBU Says Russian Helicopter Facility, Radar System and More Hit in Crimea Drone Attack
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed it had “thwarted” a Ukrainian drone attack, shooting down 35 drones over occupied Crimea.
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s $36 Million Rifle Order from France – a Sweet Deal for Some but Questions Loom
A boutique French hunting rifle and shotgun manufacturer has been tapped to build thousands of combat rifles for Ukraine’s frontline fighters. But not everything appears kosher.
Dec. 5, 2023
Zelensky
Zaluzhny, Zelensky and ‘17 Million Shells’: Report Alleges Rift Between Ukraine’s Leaders
Zaluzhny’s alleged complaints about Zelenky’s office and his unusual request to the Pentagon Chief indicate rift between Ukraine's civilian and military leaders, according to Ukrainska Pravda source.
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
AFU Targets Russian Fuel Depot in Occupied Luhansk
Ukrainian drones, launched from approximately 100 kilometers away, navigated through active conflict zones and temporarily occupied territories to target the fuel depot.
Dec. 5, 2023
US
‘The World’s Increasingly Black and White’ – Kyiv Mayor’s Implicit Criticism of Swiss Neutrality
Vitali Klitschko thanked the Swiss government for the humanitarian aid it had provided to Ukraine, but he also argued that one “cannot be neutral in this war.”
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Lawmaker Claims Blinken Is Telling Europe Not to Talk to Ukraine About NATO
In a series of revealing Telegram posts, lawmaker Oleksiy Goncharenko cited sources in Washington, who reveal US attempts to dampen Ukraine’s expectations for aid.
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
How Ukraine Is Caging Leopard Battle Tanks for Defense
Ukrainian forces say they would have needed as many as 150 to make progress. They nonetheless praised the weapon, hailed for its firepower, mobility and armour.
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Uses New Shrapnel Warhead in Shahed Kamikaze Drones
A new warhead has been found in Russian Shahed-136 attack drones, but it’s not thermobaric, as had been suggested in reports over the weekend.
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Exported 7 Million Tons via Black Sea Corridor
Ukraine created the corridor to the Bosphorus after Russia refused to renew a deal that had allowed Kyiv to safely export its grain to world markets.
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Claims it Downed 35 Ukrainian Drones Over Crimea
The Russian Defence Ministry said the attack had been “foiled” and did not report any damage or casualties on the peninsula which is frequently targeted by Ukraine.
Dec. 5, 2023
Ukraine
‘Putin Could Prevail’ – White House Issues Dire Warning Over Ukraine Aid
Fears are growing in Washington that Putin may be content to sit out the situation until next year's US presidential election, a probable replay of 2020's contest between Biden and Trump.
Dec. 5, 2023
Ukraine
Polish PM Urges EU to End Ukraine Transport Waiver
Poland's hauliers have been blocking Ukrainian trucks at border crossing points for the past month over the EU's decision to waiver the entry system following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 4, 2023
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on December 4, 2023
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘No Magical Pot of Funding’ – Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Dec 5 (Europe Edition)
Russian general confirmed killed in Ukraine; US running out of time to fund Kyiv, White House says; Russian oil supply and ammo depots in flames; Russia advances north of Avdiivka
Dec. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Soldiers Who Executed Ukrainian Prisoners on Video Reportedly Eliminated
Ukrainian military spokesman Oleksandr Shtupun said that the Russian perpetrators of the alleged war crime now "cease to exist"
Dec. 5, 2023
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