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Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russia Loses Nearly 40,000 Troops in 6 Months of Fighting Near Kursk – Ukraine
In the past half year, Russian forces have suffered approximately 39,900 casualties in the Kursk Oblast, including 16,100 killed, according to Ukrainian officials.
Feb. 6, 2025
Asia
Lured by Higher Salaries, Migrants From Post-Soviet Asian Countries Work in Occupied Eastern Ukraine
Russia assists the migration of workers from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan – but some workers are then forced to fight at the front line of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Feb. 6, 2025
Tanks
Russia Is Running Out of Tanks to Feed Into Ukrainian Meat Grinder
Iconic Russian massive, WW2-style tank assaults are history. Analysts say Russia is losing tanks far faster than it can build more and that replacement stocks are bare.
Feb. 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Reports Surge in Russian Queries on Missing Troops
Ukraine last year established a hotline for Russians to learn details of missing relatives and friends as part of efforts to streamline prison exchanges.
Feb. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We’re Going to Be Slaughtered’ – Record $40K Payouts in Russia Attract Contract Soldiers to Assault Units
The record-breaking 4-million ruble ($40,000) signing bonus applied to those who signed contracts in Samara Oblast between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2025.
Feb. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Ballistic Missile Strike on Izyum Kills Five, Injures Dozens
Kharkiv regional official Synehubov emphasized that there were no military facilities in the area and that all those killed were civilians, with their identities still being confirmed.
Feb. 4, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Russia Advanced 430 Square km in Ukraine in January: AFP Analysis
This marks a slight slowdown compared to previous months, after a record advance of 725 square kilometres in November and 476 square kilometres in December.
Feb. 3, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
‘Stop Dehumanizing Ukrainian Soldiers’ – Russian Human Rights Commissioner
Tatyana Moskalkova’s positive comments on the behavior of Ukrainian troops in Kursk received praise from independent media that was outmatched by the vitriol of pro-Kremlin bloggers.
Feb. 2, 2025
ANALYSIS: Russia’s Air Defense Problems Are Growing
Many Russians have gone into panic mode as they watch Ukrainian drones hit targets in Russia almost at will.
June 8, 2026
