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Ukrainian Drone Swarms Swamp Russian Air Defenses – Oil Refineries and Airfield Hit
Drones

Ukrainian Drone Swarms Swamp Russian Air Defenses – Oil Refineries and Airfield Hit

A month of Ukrainian precision strikes against Russian air defenses, particularly in Crimea, has opened the door for waves of kamikaze drones to do their stuff.
By Stefan Korshak
June 21, 2024
FACT CHECK: Russian Lawmakers Falsely Accuse Ukraine of Crimes Against Children – Again
Russia

FACT CHECK: Russian Lawmakers Falsely Accuse Ukraine of Crimes Against Children – Again

Accused by the International Criminal Court of abducting Ukrainian children, the Russian Duma has reproposed already debunked arguments accusing Ukraine of the same and worse.
By Steve Brown
June 21, 2024
Russian Air Force Accidental Bomb Drops on Friendly Territory Top 100
Russian Armed Forces

Russian Air Force Accidental Bomb Drops on Friendly Territory Top 100

The Kremlin long-range glide bombs they have touted as a war-winning weapon the Ukrainians can’t counter have one major problem – they don’t always hit Ukraine.
By Stefan Korshak, Steve Brown
June 20, 2024
Is Russia Going to Supply North Korea With Weapons Due to Western F-16s Supply to Ukraine?
Putin

Is Russia Going to Supply North Korea With Weapons Due to Western F-16s Supply to Ukraine?

While Russian President Vladimir Putin said deliveries of F-16s to Kyiv violated unspecified “international obligations,” some have falsely connected it with Moscow’s new treaty with Pyongyang.
By Leo Chiu
June 20, 2024
Zelensky Signs Law on EU Roaming Integration, But Hurdles Remain
Ukraine

Zelensky Signs Law on EU Roaming Integration, But Hurdles Remain

The move is one of the many steps required toward Ukraine’s integration into the EU’s unified roaming network, and there’s still work to be done.
By Leo Chiu
June 18, 2024
US Spy Plane Gets Front Row Seat to Latest Wave of Ukrainian Missile Strikes in Crimea
US

US Spy Plane Gets Front Row Seat to Latest Wave of Ukrainian Missile Strikes in Crimea

Russian officials said that all Ukrainian missiles missed or were shot down, and nothing on the ground was damaged, and no one hurt. Fact checks didn’t exactly back that up.
By Stefan Korshak
June 12, 2024
Residential Building in Luhansk Damaged by Falling Russian S-300 Missile
ATACMS

Residential Building in Luhansk Damaged by Falling Russian S-300 Missile

With at least six civilians dead and over 60 injured on Friday, Kremlin-installed officials tried to blame a Ukrainian ATACMS, but examination of debris shows it was a Russian air defense missile.
By Steve Brown
June 8, 2024
Swarms of Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Stop Russian Offensive in Kharkiv Region
Tanks

Swarms of Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Stop Russian Offensive in Kharkiv Region

The Kremlin maintains the line that everything is still going well and forcing Ukrainian forces to retreat, while most other sources tell of a Russian offensive out of steam amid crushing losses.
By Stefan Korshak
June 4, 2024
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Reported ATACMS Missile Wave Hits Crimea, Russian Air Defenses and Airfields Pounded

ANALYSIS: Reported ATACMS Missile Wave Hits Crimea, Russian Air Defenses and Airfields Pounded

French Expert’s Claims Ukraine’s F-16s and Pilots Won’t be ‘Up to the Job’ Disproved

ANALYSIS: French Expert’s Claims Ukraine’s F-16s and Pilots Won’t be ‘Up to the Job’ Disproved

Russian Troops Claim to Grab Ground in Surprise Assault, Threaten Breakthrough in Battleground Avdiivka

ANALYSIS: Russian Troops Claim to Grab Ground in Surprise Assault, Threaten Breakthrough in Battleground Avdiivka

US-Made M270 and HIMARS Hammer Targets Inside Russia, First Cross-Border Strikes Since Biden Green Light
US

US-Made M270 and HIMARS Hammer Targets Inside Russia, First Cross-Border Strikes Since Biden Green Light

Kyiv had launched its own drones and anti-aircraft missiles into Russian territory before, but never American-made high-tech M42 guided rockets. The US green-lighted the launches on Friday.
By Stefan Korshak
June 3, 2024
China e-Commerce Conglomerate Alibaba Reportedly Restricts Operations in Russia - True or False
Russia

China e-Commerce Conglomerate Alibaba Reportedly Restricts Operations in Russia - True or False

Alibaba’s reported move to reject payments in rubles and cease deliveries to Russia in fear of secondary US sanctions is likely to further restrict access to foreign goods for Russian citizens.
By Kyiv Post
June 2, 2024
Sea Drone Strike Sinking Russian Warships Watched by Global Hawk
Aviation

ANALYSIS: Sea Drone Strike Sinking Russian Warships Watched by Global Hawk

A US Air Force Global Hawk UAV was meticulously combing the battlespace only hours before the attacks, probably flying closer to Russia than ever before.
By Stefan Korshak
May 31, 2024
First Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Complete Training - Combat Missions Possible in Weeks
F-16

First Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Complete Training - Combat Missions Possible in Weeks

As Russian air defenses are being hit by ATACMS missiles Ukraine’s Air Force looks set to add to their woes as it seems to be on track to launch its first F-16 “Viper” combat missions.
By Stefan Korshak
May 24, 2024
SCALP Missile Strike Reportedly Wounds Top Russian General
Storm Shadow / SCALP

SCALP Missile Strike Reportedly Wounds Top Russian General

Col. Gen. Gennadiy Anashkin, who commands all Russian forces on the southern front in Ukraine, was reported to have been wounded in a long-range missile attack on a staff meeting in Luhansk.
By Stefan Korshak
May 22, 2024
Tucker Carlson’s ‘New’ Rossiya 24 TV Show – Disinformation or Truth?
Russia

Tucker Carlson’s ‘New’ Rossiya 24 TV Show – Disinformation or Truth?

Media in Russia and Ukraine announced the launch of the US political commentator’s show on Russian state television on Monday, but Carlson denies involvement.
By Kyiv Post
May 22, 2024
The ‘Seven Commandments’ for Using OSINT – According to Bellingcat
Drones

The ‘Seven Commandments’ for Using OSINT – According to Bellingcat

The investigative journalist group advocates caution in the media's reliance on open-source intelligence and our impulse to always consider the information they offer as credible and verified.
By Kyiv Post
May 20, 2024
Did Ukraine Suspend Certain Clauses of the European Convention on Human Rights in April?
Ukraine

Did Ukraine Suspend Certain Clauses of the European Convention on Human Rights in April?

As opposed to rumors that started at the end of April, Ukraine actually eased certain restrictions introduced in 2022 and submitted the updates as a formality.
By Kyiv Post
May 13, 2024