Ukrainian defense
Russia Claims Strategic Capture of Ukraine's Pokrovsk and Vovchansk Amid Peace Negotiations
Dec 02, 2025 06:48 am CST
Russia has announced the capture of Pokrovsk, a vital military logistics hub in eastern Ukraine, and Vovchansk in the northeast, significantly disrupting Ukrainian supply lines and increasing pressure on Kyiv during ongoing US-led peace negotiations. These territorial gains represent Russia's most substantial military advance in months according to analysis from the Institute for the Study of War.
Russia Recaptures Strategic Kupiansk City in Eastern Ukraine as War Developments Unfold
Nov 21, 2025 03:41 am CST
Russian forces have recaptured the strategic city of Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region, marking a significant setback for Ukrainian defenses. This development comes as Ukraine receives a controversial US peace proposal that reportedly aligns with Russia's territorial demands, while President Putin visits military command posts to receive frontline updates. The eastern railway hub of Kupiansk, once home to 55,000 people, has changed hands multiple times since Russia's 2022 offensive.
Russia's Massive Production of 120,000 Glide Bombs in 2025: Expanding Range and Threat to Ukraine
Nov 15, 2025 11:59 am CST
Ukrainian intelligence reports Russia plans to manufacture 120,000 devastating glide bombs in 2025, including a new variant with 200km range. These weapons, which are cheaper than missiles but highly destructive, are currently deployed at a rate of 200-250 daily against Ukrainian cities. Russia is also expanding drone production to 70,000 units, while North Korean military support continues with both artillery shells and newly developed drone technology.
Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine: Two Children Among Six Killed in Energy Grid Strikes
Nov 02, 2025 07:27 pm CST
Russia launched a devastating wave of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing six people including two children and leaving thousands without power. Ukrainian special forces have been deployed to counter Russian advances in Pokrovsk while retaliatory strikes targeted a Russian oil tanker in Tuapse. The conflict, now in its fourth year, continues to cause massive civilian casualties and displacement.
Trump to Meet Zelensky as Potential Tomahawk Missile Transfer to Ukraine Hangs in Balance After Putin Call
Oct 17, 2025 09:35 pm CST
President Trump is set to discuss possible Tomahawk missile supplies with Ukraine's Zelensky while simultaneously planning a new summit with Putin in Budapest. The diplomatic balancing act raises questions about US commitment to Ukraine's defense as Russia continues territorial gains and both sides escalate attacks on energy infrastructure. Analysts suggest Putin's sudden interest in talks may be a calculated delay tactic to prevent advanced weapons transfers to Ukraine.
Putin Claims Russia Has Captured 5,000 Square Kilometers of Ukrainian Territory in 2025
Oct 08, 2025 07:51 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russian forces have captured approximately 5,000 square kilometers (1,930 square miles) of Ukrainian territory in 2025, claiming full strategic initiative on the battlefield. Speaking on his 73rd birthday, Putin stated that Ukrainian forces are retreating across all front sectors despite fierce resistance, with Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov reporting advances in multiple directions, including the Donetsk region where the heaviest fighting is concentrated.