Peace Page

Power Play In Kiev And
''Chaos'' At The Front

November 19th, 2025

(Moon of Alabama
Ukraine SitRep)

The situation in Ukraine is becoming even more complicated.

The war on the frontline is going badly for Ukraine as is

the war on infrastructure deep behind the contact line.

A corruption scandal is used to neuter President Zelenski. New

power structures are set to evolve to further the execution of

the war. President Trump is attempting to impose another

peace effort while Europe finds that it lacks the money

to finance Ukraine and the war.

There are at least seven cities which are falling or

are destined to fall within the next few months.

Kupyansk ---- is largely under Russian control. During the last days

Russian forces took some 25% of Siversk. Pokrovsk ---- is 95% in

Russian hands. Fighting in its encircled sister city Mirnograd is

slowly.. coming to an end. The road between Pokrovske and

Guliaipole has been taken. The latter city, is thus cut off

from its main supply line and will soon be encircled.

The Ukrainian command had thrown in all its reserves to prevent

the taking of Prokovsk and Kupiyansk. It was all to no avail.

All regular Ukrainian brigades lack infantry. The constant

Russian drone attacks have also taken a large toll on

the logistic elements of those units.

General Syrski, the Ukrainian commander in chief, had set his bet

-- on newly developed assault units to allow for offensive action

while neglecting the general brigades which have to hold the

lines. The weakened lines broke down when the Russian

infiltrated them. Assault units were sent in and wasted

on counterattacks that were supposed to stop further

Russian breakthroughs ----- but failed to have a

significant effect.

Defense fortifications and buildings can no longer protect the

soldiers. Each day Russia is using 200 or more glide bombs

to demolish them. Drones and artillery strikes follow.

Russian infantry sneaks in ------- to mop up the

remaining resistance.

It is a fairly slow process but it works for the Russians

and is causing them a minimum of casualties.

The war on infrastructure far behind the line of contact -- is also

preceding at a high pace. Ukraine had rejected the ceasefire

on infrastructure previously agreed to by President Trump

and President Putin. It has continued attacks on Russian

oil refineries and other energy facilities with drones and

missiles. They have so far done too little damage to

slow down the Russian economy.

Russia has responded to those strikes - by launching thousands

of drones and missile against Ukrainian electricity and heating

facilities causing up to 18 hours of blackout per day even in

large Ukrainian cities. Another Russian target are railway

depots where locomotives are maintained. Hundreds of

them have been destroyed in such strikes.

The lack of electricity and mass transport have all but stopped

large scale production of industrial goods. The economy

suffers. Tax income decreases.

The corruption scandal around Timor Mindich .....which
is involving friends and cabinet members of President
Zelinski's government .....is widening.

Each day the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine
(NABU) is leaking more details of the case 'though any
real proof of the actual corruption, is still missing.

NABU and the whole anti-corruption vertical is a direct control

element of the U.S. embassy in Kiev. In a speech held three

days before the war in Ukraine started, President Putin

of Russia described it as such:

There is no independent judiciary in Ukraine. The Kiev authorities,

at the West’s demand, delegated the priority right to select

members of the supreme judicial bodies, the Council of

Justice and the High Qualifications Commission of

Judges, to international organisations.

In addition, the United States directly controls the National Agency

on Corruption Prevention, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, the

Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the High Anti-

Corruption Court. All this is done .......under the noble pretext of

invigorating efforts against corruption. All right, but where are

the results? Corruption is flourishing like never before.

The FBI has a liaison officer within NABU and is directly

involved in the current corruption investigation.

As for results of corruption investigations there are none. After

eleven years of existence the anti corruption vertical has not

managed to put even one person into jail:

The NABU and SAPO - have never given a prison sentence to any

influential figure it has accused of corruption. The NABU’s 2019

corruption investigation into incumbent president Petro

Poroshenko ---- resulted in just as many shocking

revelations as the ongoing Myndich-gate, and

just as many prison sentences – NONE.

The corruption scandal -- is just an instrument to put pressure on

Zelenski. He has rejected to mobilize people under the age of 25

and allowed people under the age of 22 to leave the country.

The war hawks in the U.S. and Europe want him to draft the

young men and to use them as cannon fodder in their zeal

to weaken Russia.

Zelenski is being politically neutered. The opposition in the Rada

wants a place at the trough. It is demanding the resignation.

Andrei Yermak, Zelenski’s chief of office, and the whole

Yermak controlled government under Prime Minister

Yulia Svyrydenko. A national unity government

which includes the opposition is supposed

to replace them. Parts of Zelenski’s

Servant of the People party -- have

defected and are now supporting

the opposition’s demands.

Instead of being the center of political action President Zelenski

might soon find himself being in a mere ceremonial position.

Even bigger movements are in the making. The U.S. is drafting a

new plan to end(?) the war in Ukraine. (The Russian side says

it has no knowledge of any such plans.) Today Trump’s envoy

Steven Witkoff was supposed to meet Yermak and Zelenski

in Istanbul to discuss the new plans but the meeting -- has

been postponed.

Senior Pentagon officials have arrived in Kiev

to discuss the military side of the issue:

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and chief of staff General Randy

George, became the highest-level Trump Pentagon officials

to visit Ukraine when they arrived on an unannounced trip

this week, as the U.S. moves to find a way to speed the

end of the war.

Meanwhile Europe is finding out that it can not

afford (archived) to pay for the war in Ukraine:

Underlying Kyiv’s coming cash crunch is a fundamental disconnect

between Europe’s undoubtedly sincere desire to support Ukraine

and the reality that the UK, France and Germany are facing

serious fiscal crises... of their own. Promises to support

Ukraine are of a piece with European NATO members’

pledges to commit 5 percent of their GDP to defense

spending by the end of the decade – both of these

declarations are, for the most part, unfunded.

The story so far of Europe’s engagement with Ukraine has been one

of big pledges followed by considerably smaller deeds ----- and that

was before Trump took away Uncle Sam’s billions. Unfortunately

for Kyiv, there’s little to suggest that Europe has the means or

the will to actually provide Ukraine as much as it needs, for

as long as it needs.

Zelenski, and those who support to continue the war, have lost

touch with reality. The Ukrainian army lacks morale, weapons

and soldiers. The front is getting breached in several places.

The countries vital infrastructure is getting destroyed.

There is political upheaval and no money to

continue the war.

The only sane way out of the chaos is to call

Moscow ----- and to agree on its conditions.

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Former Prime Minister Azarov:

The Ukrainian government

may be dismissed on

November 20

by Marina Sovina

(night editor)

November 20th, 12:23am

(Lenta.ru)

Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov suggested

that the resignation of the Ukrainian government -- could

take place on Thursday, November 20. He expressed

this opinion, in an interview with TASS.

According to him, several decrees on the dissolution of

the Cabinet have already been registered --- which

means that the authorities will have to put the

issue to a vote. Azarov suggested that the

government may be dismissed.

Earlier, Mykola Azarov suggested that the disclosure of a

corruption scheme in the country, led by businessman

Timur Mindich -- threatens the resignation of the

country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky.

According to him --- the head of state's reputational losses

will be enormous. "So this can't end well for him," he said.

As stated by the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of
Ukraine, Anna Skorokhod, Ukraine will have
a temporary government - to conclude
a peace agreement with Russia.

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"Russian drones" from the Belgian media

turned out to be police helicopters

...and a plane

by Yulia Ryabinina

November 19th, 10:51pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

The alleged "Russian drones" ....shown by Belgian media over

Belgian military bases and Brussels airport, turned out to

be police helicopters ---- and a cargo plane. This was

reported by the VRT TV channel, after checking

all the publications.

As a reminder, since October 10, the Belgian authorities have

regularly reported the presence of unidentified drones over

military bases, and the international airport in Brussels.

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken has accused Russia of

organizing these flights, but has not provided any evidence to

support his claim.

Meanwhile, VRT reported that videos that have appeared in recent

weeks on social media and in the press, which allegedly show

drones, are actually showing an airplane or a helicopter,

according to RIA Novosti.

"These recordings show police helicopters and a

DHL cargo plane," the TV channel emphasized.

As an example, the journalists cited a video that was widely

shared by Belgian media outlets after flights were

suspended at Brussels Airport --- due to a

suspected drone.

The Federal Police confirmed to VRT -- that the footage actually

shows a Belgian G16 police helicopter flying out to investigate

reports of a drone. However, HLN, the TV channel that

allegedly received the footage "from a high-ranking

security source," has since... deleted the video.

As for the "drone" above the Emptinna barracks, the footage shows

not only the recognizable light pattern of a police helicopter, but

also a characteristic sound. These images were also removed

by TV channels, after VRT journalists requested a comment.

The same happened with a video that was allegedly of a drone

over the Melsbrooke airbase. It turned out to be a normal

DHL cargo plane.

read also: Belgians no longer believe claims

of "Russian drones" over the country.

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Zakharova compared: the West's plans

for Ukraine ---- to Hitler's intentions

by Marina Sovina

(night editor)

November 19th, 9:40pm

(Lenta.ru)

The official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Maria Zakharova, compared the West's plans --- which involve the

destruction of Ukrainians, to Hitler's plans to destroy the Slavs.

She expressed her opinion on this in an interview with TASS.

According to the diplomat, she has never had any doubts that, in

addition to using Ukraine as a tool for exerting pressure and

influence on Russia, "one of the crazy ideas, that those in

the West - who were provoking this conflict - had in their

heads was the destruction of the Ukrainian population

as such."

According to the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs, similar plans were made in the West 85 years ago. She

called for remembering how "Nazism and fascism raged in

the same Ukraine."

From the West's perspective, according to the diplomat, Ukrainians

should either join the ranks of neo-Nazism or be eliminated.

Zakharova noted: that "this was precisely the wording of

Hitler's plan to conquer the Soviet Union, which was

formulated specifically for the Slavic population."

Earlier, Zakharova said that in the West, someone is

purposefully promoting and putting descendants
of Nazis - in leadership positions.

The diplomat recalled that European politicians such as

Friedrich Merz, Annalena Baerbock, Christia Freeland,

and Salome Zarubishvili, had Nazi ancestors.

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Russian Ministry of Defense: 80 years ago,

the West began to fight the truth about

the war -------- in Nuremberg

November 20th, 9:29pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense, as part of its publication

of archival materials on the course and outcome of the

Nuremberg Trials.. stated that the documents show

that the West began to fight against the historical

truth about the Great Patriotic War ---- in

Nuremberg.... 80 years ago.

According to the department's documents, from the very first days

of the Nuremberg Tribunal, the Soviet delegation was alarmed by

the risk that the trial would become not only a trial of Nazism,

but also a platform for revising history. In the courtroom, the

Nazi defendants and their lawyers - taking advantage of the

West's leniency, actively promoted the idea that the attack

on the USSR in 1941 ....was a "preventive" measure.

"This position, which presented the aggressor as a victim,

immediately resonated - with reactionary circles in the

British and US press, who seized on the opportunity

to draw a false analogy -- between Nazi Germany

and the Soviet Union. So the Nuremberg trials

became the arena not only for justice, but

also for the emerging information war,

where historical truth....... became a

bargaining chip - in the ideological

confrontation that foreshadowed

the coming Cold War," the

report says.

The United States stood out, in this regard.

"The Soviet representatives --- perceived the American side's

behaviour as a display of power and superiority, which only

exacerbated their concerns, about the impartiality of the

trial. According to their observations.. the atmosphere

in Nuremberg --- was far from an allied partnership,"

the documents state.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense published archival materials

on the course and results of the Nuremberg Trials. The documents

are presented on the website of the Russian Ministry of Defense

as part of the multimedia project ----- “The Nuremberg Verdict

Cannot Be Revoked.”

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Kiev... returned the body of a captured

soldier with a cut-out heart to Russia

by Marina Sovina

(night editor)

November 19th, 8:37pm

(Lenta.ru)

The Ukrainian side returned to Russia the body of a soldier of the

Armed Forces (VS) RF who was captured by the Ukrainian side

with a cut-out heart. This is reported by TASS with reference

to sources in law enforcement agencies.

The remains of serviceman Yevgeny Sboev were transferred during

the exchange of the deceased. When the body was examined.... it

was discovered that the soldier had died from massive blood loss.

"However, the most frightening thing was that an old surgical

incision was found on the body - made on the left side of the

heart, indicating that an internal organ had been removed,"

the source said.

Earlier, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry,

Maria Zakharova said that “black transplantology” in Ukraine

has become the West’s favourite pastime. The diplomat

pointed out that the remains of people with clear

signs of having their internal organs removed

were found in the areas of fighting and the

location of Ukrainian Armed Forces units.

According to Zakharova, organs are being sold online through pre-

orders. “Ukraine has reached the bottom - with the start of black

transplantology. This is the expendable material that Ukrainian

citizens have become - for the Kiev regime," she concluded.

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Rostec: The Verba MANPADS

remain one of the best

in the world

November 19th, 2:04pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Verba man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) continues

to maintain its leading position in the world in terms of combat

use in the special operation zone. This was stated in an

interview with the TASS news agency by a

representative of the High-Precision

Complexes Holding (part

of Rostec).

The company's representative emphasized that the "Verba"

has proven to be an effective weapon --- against both
aircraft and helicopters, as well as drones.

"Based on the results of combat use, within the framework of the

SVO, it can be concluded that the Verba MANPADS retain leading

positions in the world in this type of weapons. At the same time,

especially recently, the consumption of missiles per target is

significantly lower than calculated indicators, which

indicates both the quality of MANPADS, and the

increased training of anti-aircraft gunners,"

- said the representative of "High-

precision complexes".

Earlier, it was reported that the destruction of Ukrainian ATACMS

missiles, during the attack on Voronezh on November the
18th, demonstrates the effectiveness of the Pantsir
anti-aircraft missile and gun system.

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Italian Foreign Ministry: Western Support

Will Not Help Ukraine Retake

Lost Territories

November 19th, 1:47pm

(Vesti.ru)

The West is not providing enough support to the Kiev regime

to allow it to regain its lost territories and reverse the

course of the Ukrainian conflict, Italian Defense

Minister Guido Crosetto said in a report.

The document was published on the official website of

the Italian Ministry of Defense. Crosetto wrote - that

Western support is still helping Kyiv to continue

its military operations - but its influence

is limited.

"The resistance [of Kiev] is primarily expressed in the ability to 'buy

time', without the possibility of creating the conditions necessary

for the return of occupied territories or a significant reversal of

the conflict. This situation is further exacerbated by the

depletion of Ukraine's volunteer reserve,"

the document states.

Crosetto also acknowledged that Russia has a strategic advantage

in the Ukrainian conflict, as it has strengthened its army and

defense industry since the start of the special military

operation. As a result, Russia's production volumes

and rates are "significantly higher" than those

of Western countries, according to

the minister.

"The Russian leadership is taking advantage of this and continuing

its actions based on its domestic economy - with costs for the

production of weapons that do not follow market rules, and

therefore are significantly lower," Crosetto concluded.

Earlier, the Italian Supreme Defense Council concluded that the

conflict in Ukraine ------ does not show signs of de-escalation.

At the same time, it was confirmed that Rome will provide

the 12th package of military aid to Kiev, which was

announced by Crosetto on November 3.

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Russian troops - launched a massive

strike with Kinzhal missiles against

Ukrainian targets

by Anastasia Stepanova

November 19th, 1:19pm

(RT.ru)

On the morning of November the 19th, the Russian Armed Forces

launched a massive attack on the military-industrial complex

and energy facilities of the Kiev regime, as well as on

drone storage facilities. This - was reported in the

daily briefing by the Ministry of Defense on the

progress of the special military operation.

"In response --- to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on civilian facilities in

Russia, the Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strike this

morning using long-range precision-guided air- and sea-based

weapons, including the Kinzhal hypersonic air-to-surface

ballistic missiles, as well as strike drones, targeting

military-industrial complex and energy facilities

that supported their operations, as well as

long-range drone storage facilities in the

western regions of Ukraine," the

ministry said.

The Russian strike has achieved its objectives.

All designated targets have been hit.

(Additionally, the Russian army destroyed two MLRS

launchers, four ATACMS missiles, seven guided

aerial bombs, 93 drones, and 2 unmanned

boats, in a single day.)

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Medvedev called the success of the Russian

Armed Forces the best catalyst.... for the

collapse of the Kiev regime

November 19th, 7:22am

(Vesti.ru)

The death of Kiev's neo-Nazi political regime is inevitable, and the

Russian army's successes in the special military operation zone

are the most effective way to bring it about. This was stated

by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian

Security Council, on his Telegram channel.

In the article, Medvedev noted that the Kiev authorities

would have to "amputate part of themselves" due to

the corruption scandal.

"However, if the amputation is insufficient, the putrid

decomposition will continue – and then the death of

the Kiev neo-Nazi regime is inevitable," he said.

However, as the Deputy Chairman of the Security

Council concluded, that ---- is where it belongs.

"And the best catalyst for its inevitable and painful death, is

the success of our Armed Forces," Medvedev emphasized.

Earlier, a journalist for The Daily Telegraph newspaper wrote

that the head of the Kiev regime, Volodymyr Zelensky, is

losing touch with reality --- as the conflict in Ukraine

enters a critical phase and the help of Western

supporters.. is running out.

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Underground fighter Lebedev: a military base

with bunkers ---- was hit in the Lviv region

November 19th, 6:12am

(Vesti.ru)

A military base with bunkers has been destroyed in Stryi city

in the Lviv region of western Ukraine. This was reported

by Sergei Lebedev, the coordinator of the Nikolaev

pro-Russian underground.

On November 19th, it was also reported that

there were explosions in Lviv itself.. after

the announcement of an air alert.

"We hit a military base with bunkers,"

the underground fighter said.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces

attacked Voronezh - and all
the ATACMS missiles were
shot down

by Maria Krylova

November 19th, 4:57am

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

On November 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to strike

civilian targets in Voronezh, with US ATACMS missiles. All were

shot down. This was reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

According to the military department, the Armed Forces

of Ukraine fired missiles on November 18 at 14:31

Moscow time.

The attack was repelled by the combat crews of the S-400 anti-

aircraft missile system and the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile

and gun system. All the missiles were shot down.

The wreckage of the destroyed missiles fell and damaged

the roofs of the Voronezh Regional Gerontology Centre

and an orphanage, as well as a private house. There

were no civilian casualties.

The Russian military quickly identified the location of the ATACMS

missiles using UAVs. Two US MLRS launchers were discovered

near the village of Voloska Balakleya, 50 kilometres from

Chuguyev in the Kharkiv region.

The strike on the launch site was carried out by a Iskander-M

missile launch team. As a result, two MLRS launchers with

ammunition were destroyed, along with up to 10

Ukrainian soldiers.

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Dogs help Russian soldiers identify

Ukrainian drones in the special

operation zone

November 19th, 4:45am

(Vesti.ru)

Dogs help the Vostok group of the Russian Armed Forces to

identify Ukrainian reconnaissance drones in the special

operation zone. This was reported by the commander

of a combat vehicle, with the call sign Garik.

The military officer explained that air

drones scare and irritate dogs.

"Dogs help: when a drone hovers over a position, she constantly

barks at it. It scares her, annoys her, and we start to orient

ourselves, either someone is walking or someone is

hovering in the air," the fighter told

RIA Novosti.

Earlier, a Russian soldier with the call sign Ryzhik said that dogs

on the front line often sense the approach of enemy artillery

fire and hide in shelters in advance, which serves as a

signal for the soldiers.

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Medinsky - called the events in Ukraine

a tragedy for Russians and Ukrainians

November 19th, 4:43am

(RT.ru)

Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky called the events

in Ukraine ---- a tragedy ---- for both Russians and Ukrainians.

"The unfolding tragedy of the people of Ukraine --- is a

tragedy for all of us," he wrote in an article for kp.ru.

Earlier, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

that the Kremlin considered Medinsky's lectures to be

deep, fascinating and informative.

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Medinsky called the enemies

of Russia --- the regimes ---

and not the people

by Marina Sovina

(night editor)

November 19th, 4:32am

(Lenta.ru)

Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky stated in an

article for Komsomolskaya Pravda.... that Russia is not

fighting the Ukrainians today, but against the regime

that has taken the people of Ukraine hostage.

Medinsky noted that in World War II, the USSR fought not

against the German people, but against Nazism, which

had subjugated the Germans.

Similarly, according to him, Russia is not fighting against the

Ukrainians today, but against the regime that is holding the

Ukrainian people hostage - and exploiting them.

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Russian Armed Forces - strike critical

infrastructure in the Kharkiv region

by Nikita Khromin

(night line editor)

November 18th, 10:06pm

(Lenta.ru)

The Kharkiv region has been hit by Russian troops. Critical

infrastructure in the city of Lozova has been attacked,

according to its mayor, Sergey Zelensky, on his

Telegram channel.

The official did not provide any details. In addition, explosions

can also be heard in Kharkiv itself. "Several explosions have

been reported in the city, most likely in the Sloboda district,"

wrote the regional governor, Igor Terekhov.

In turn, the Ukrainian publication "Country" reports about

explosions in Nikolaev and Odessa. According to it, the

cities are under attack by drones. Details are

not provided.

Earlier, it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces had

struck the gas infrastructure in the city of Berestin in the

Kharkiv region ---- with three Iskander missiles.

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The Russian army has entered

the centre of Seversk

by Nikita Khromin

(night line editor)

November 18th, 8:40pm

(Lenta.ru)

Fighters of the Russian Armed Forces have already entered

the centre of Seversk --- in the Donetsk People's Republic.

This is reported by the Telegram-channel "Operation Z:

Russian Spring War Correspondents" (RusVesna).

During the day, RusVesna reported that the Russian army had

begun an assault on the city. "By evening, a video appeared

showing a Russian assault group already in the centre of

Seversk," the report said.

The beginning of the assault on the city was previously

reported by the military blogger, Yuri Podolyaka,

without providing any details.

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The Vostok military group liberated more than

1,400 square kilometres of territory - in 2025

November 18th, 3:27pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In 2025, the Vostok military group liberated more than 1,400

square kilometres of territory in the special operation zone.

This was announced by Andrey Ivanaev, commander of

the military group, on November 18.

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov ----- inspected the

performance of combat missions by the units - and listened

to reports on the current situation. The head of the group's

unmanned aerial vehicle unit noted the high performance

of the unit, which was formed.... only this year. It is

indispensable --- for reconnaissance and fire

support against the enemy.

"By increasing the combat readiness of the units and increasing

the supply of drones, the group has significantly increased the

daily use of drones, which has contributed to increasing the

firepower and advancing our troops. FPV interceptor units

have recently destroyed more than 900 enemy drones,"

he said.

The Chief of Electronic Warfare (EW) Troops reported on tests of a

new automated EW control system launched in all troop groups

during combat. It provides fresh information on detected FPV

drones, allows them to be suppressed in real time and

quickly adjust EW modes.

"This allows us to reduce the time required to collect, process, and

analyze the frequencies and intensity of enemy UAV attacks in real

time," said the commander of the electronic warfare unit.

In the motorized rifle unit, Belousov was informed about the results

of the use of drones modified by military units, taking into account

the experience of their use in combat. Also ---- during the trip, the

Minister presented state awards to distinguished servicemen.

One of them — the commander of the 36th separate Guards

motorized rifle brigade Kurabek Karayev --- received the

Gold Star Medal for courage and heroism --- shown in

the performance of military duty in the free zone.

Air Hook: Unmanned UAV Tow Truck Developed

This new product will allow you to collect downed and lost

drones .....and replenish your arsenal with spare parts,

without risking the lives of frontline soldiers.

Earlier in the day, the Defense Ministry reported that units of the

Vostok group of troops advanced into the depth of the enemy’s

defense and liberated the settlement of Nechayevka in the

Dnipropetrovsk region. Units of the Sever group of troops

also liberated the settlement of Tsehelnoye in the

Kharkiv region.

In addition, the military personnel revealed the details of the

liberation of the village of Rog in the Donetsk People's

Republic (DPR) in the Krasnoarmeysk direction.

The assault on the village was conducted from the north and

west, with the support of snipers and drones. The soldiers

advanced from house to house, checking every area

and conducting a thorough sweep of the territory.

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A 3-legged puppy destined

for euthanasia joined the

Special Forces

by Antonina Chertash

November 18th, 2:47pm

(Lenta.ru)

In China, a Belgian Shepherd with congenital disabilities

has become a full-fledged member of an elite military

unit, the Special Forces. This was reported by the

South China Morning Post.

The story of an unusual dog named Barton -- began in 2019.

Barton was born in a police dog kennel.... with a front limb

defect - that effectively made him 3-legged. Veterinarians

even recommended euthanasia because the animal was

unsuitable for service. However, the doomed puppy ---

was saved when volunteers found a family for him.

However, he was soon returned to the police because of his

powerful hunting instincts and lack of training, which made

him aggressive. At the kennel, the dog handlers noticed

that Barton was watching the training of other dogs....

with interest.

As a result, the dog handler Li Xiaodong noticed him and began to

train him. At that time, Xiaodong himself moved on crutches due

to a leg injury sustained in 2016. Barton's enthusiasm inspired

him. He realized that he himself could return to physical

activity in order to restore mobility and fully continue

the service. Lee began training with Barton.

The dog showed fearlessness, stress resistance, and unmistakably

found weapons and drugs by smell. Two years later, he passed

the police service exam and officially joined the canine unit

responsible for dealing with mass disturbances.

"We are comrades who share common challenges and mutual

affection," says Li Xiaodong, who has served alongside

Barton ....for four years.

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Rostec: The fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet is

being upgraded based on combat experience

November 18th, 1:09pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su-57, is constantly

being upgraded to be used in combat zones. This was

announced by Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov

in an interview with Russia 1 on the

sidelines of the Dubai Airshow.

According to him, to date, no fifth-generation aircraft other than the

Su-57 has been used in combat conditions. Rostec engineers take

into account feedback from pilots and improve the equipment

based on their comments, Chemezov added.

"We are constantly upgrading this aircraft to meet the needs and

comments of our pilots. Today, it is the most advanced aircraft

that can actually fight & perform all necessary tasks. All the

equipment we are showcasing today is actively involved in

combat operations. And of ----- course, we are constantly

upgrading it, non-stop. Our pilots and military personnel

who are directly involved in combat operations - work

with this equipment. They meet with our engineers

and designers - and express their wishes on what

needs to be improved..... and what needs to be

changed," Chemezov said.

The head of Rostec also noted that visitors to the Dubai air show

are showing very great interest in the Russian fifth-generation

fighter Su-57. In addition to it, the exhibition also features

the upgraded Yak-130 aircraft.

The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow International Airshow is

taking place in Dubai from 17 to 21 November. This year, the

focus is on sustainability and innovation, particularly AI

solutions for aviation.

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Underground: Five Abrams tanks were

destroyed in the Kharkiv region

November 18th, 12:36pm

(Vesti.ru)

Five Abrams tanks were destroyed overnight in the Kharkiv region.

This was reported by Sergei Lebedev, the coordinator of the

Nikolaev underground.

He added that their crews were also eliminated

along with the combat vehicles.

"This night, a strike was carried out in the city of Berestin. As it

turned out, just a few days ago, American tanks were moved to

the city, along with tank crews from NATO countries... Up to 5

tanks and 20 personnel were destroyed", – said Lebedev in

an interview with the agency RIA Novosti.

The site of the attack... is currently cordoned off, and Ukrainian

Security Service officers are working there, the underground

coordinator added.

Earlier, a source in the security forces reported that the Armed

Forces of Ukraine... have become much less likely and very

reluctant to use Abrams and Leopard tanks in the special

operation zone. In particular, these armoured vehicles

are not encountered at all... in the Kherson and

Zaporizhzhia directions. It is specified that

Western tanks are easily vulnerable to

drones - so they are trying not to

expose them to attack, as this

causes reputational losses.

According to open sources, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

have received a total of 31 Abrams tanks. The loss of

at least 22 tanks - has been documented.

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Defense Ministry: The Armed Forces of Ukraine

lost about 1,290 fighters in the SVO zone

over the course of a day

November 18th, 9:48am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the daily report by the Russian Ministry of Defense,

the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about 1,290 soldiers in the

special military operation zone over the past 24 hours.

In the area of responsibility of the Russian Armed Forces' "North"

group, the Ukrainian army lost up to 115 soldiers, in the "West"

group, over 220, in the "South" group, over 70, and in the

"Center" group, over 455.

In addition, the enemy lost over 350 and about 80 soldiers

in the "Vostok" and "Dnepr" directions, respectively.

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The Russian Armed Forces ---- struck

Ukraine's infrastructure, destroying

an armoured train

November 18th, 9:25am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces - have struck Ukraine's energy and

railway infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces (AFU), as well as a military train carrying armoured

vehicles. This was reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

The ministry clarified that the strikes were carried out by

operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile

forces, and artillery.

"Operational and tactical aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile

troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

groups of troops have defeated the objects of Ukraine's energy

and railway infrastructure used in the interests of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, as well as a military echelon with

armoured vehicles," the military department said

in a statement.

Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries

were also targeted ---- in 153 districts.

Prior to that, VGTRK war correspondent, Hero of Russia Yevgeny

Poddubny reported that last night, the Russian military struck

targets on the enemy’s territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region,

the Kharkiv and Sumy border areas.

Earlier, Poddubny stated that 80% of Ukraine's

gas infrastructure had been damaged

due to Russian strikes.

On October 19, the coordinator of the Nikolaev pro-Russian

underground, Sergey Lebedev, reported the destruction of

a railway train carrying military equipment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine. According to him, the train also

contained ammunition.

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Tsehelnoye in the Kharkiv region and

Nechayevka in the Dnipropetrovsk

region ----- have been liberated

November 18th, 9:07am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Armed Forces

have liberated the settlements of Tsehelnoye in the Kharkiv

region and Nechayevka in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Over the past 24 hours, the Eastern Group of Forces of the Russian

Armed Forces ------- has advanced into the depths of the enemy's

defenses and liberated Nechaevka. Additionally, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces have lost over 350 soldiers, an armoured

combat vehicle, and seven vehicles, in the area

of responsibility of the Russian military.

The settlement of Tsegelnoye - came under the control of the

Northern Group of Forces. In the area controlled by Russian

forces, the enemy also lost an armoured vehicle, 12 cars,

2 electronic warfare stations, and seven warehouses.

"Russian troops have liberated the settlements of Tsehelnoye

in the Kharkiv region and Nechayevka in the Dnipropetrovsk

region," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

In addition, Russian military personnel repelled six attempts by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack from Grishino, in order to block

the Ukrainian militants encircled in Krasnoarmeysk.

The day before, the Russian Armed Forces

liberated Platonovka in the DPR.

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TASS: Ukrainian losses since the start

of the special military operation have

reached almost 1.5 million people

November 18th, 5:48am

(Vesti.ru)

According to TASS, the Ukrainian Armed Forces --- have lost

about 1.5 million soldiers and civilians since February 2022.

The agency relies on data from the General Staff of the

Russian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense.

They added that in 2025, Kyiv's losses amounted

to more than 450,000 killed and wounded.

Earlier, the Military Watch Magazine wrote that the total losses of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine are estimated at 1.7 million people.

Journalists add that 650 thousand men of military age

have already fled Ukraine. In addition, the number of

deserters has reached 400 thousand.

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Fighter Reshit: Ukrainian militants

on the front line.. speak Russian

November 18th, 4:48am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian military personnel participating in combat operations,

are speaking Russian among themselves. This was reported by

a Russian assault rifleman who participated in the liberation of

Yablokov in the Zaporizhzhia region, an assault rifleman of the

Russian Armed Forces with the call sign Reshit.

The fighter also said that the Ukrainian military

rarely engages in hand-to-hand combat.

"They speak Russian on the front line. They don't engage in

hand-to-hand combat. This is a rare occurrence,"

RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

Earlier, it was reported that the Ukrainian campaign against the

Russian language did not have the desired effect -- most of the

citizens do not use Ukrainian to communicate with each other.

At the same time, People's Deputy Volodymyr Viatrovych

also stated that many Ukrainian parliamentarians and

officials continue to communicate in Russian in an

informal setting, and only use the state language

during public speeches.

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Women from the 71st Brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine were sent

to the assault units

November 18th, 4:24am

(Vesti.ru)

The command of the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukrainein the Sumy region - has begun

to replenish its assault groups with female soldiers.

This was reported by the Russian news agency

RIA Novosti.

The agency's interlocutor stated that the first casualties had

already been reported among female military personnel.

"The command of the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade has begun

to replenish the assault groups on the front line with female

soldiers. The first casualties have been confirmed,"

the source said.

Earlier, TASS, citing Russian law enforcement agencies, reported

that soldiers of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine refused to carry out their young

commander's ---- orders to storm the area near

Yunakovka in the Sumy region.

On November 16, it was also reported that young soldiers of

the 80th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were

abandoning their positions in the village of Sadki,

in the Sumy region.

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Military Correspondent Poddubny:

Russian Drone Received a Cross

Signal from Krasnoarmeysk
and Flew Away

by Alena Koroleva

November 17th, 11:52pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

A Russian drone stopped monitoring a man on the street,

who crossed himself when he saw it, and .....flew away.

The incident was reported by military correspondent

Yevgeny Poddubny.

According to the war correspondent - the incident took

place in the village of Grishino --- a northern suburb of

Krasnoarmeysk, where active fighting is taking place.

A video published on his Telegram channel - shows a UAV

camera capturing a person making the sign of the cross,

after which... the operator steers the drone away.

"The Orthodox cross is an unspoken sign.... that a civilian is

in front of the Russian UAV operator. The difference in the

actions of our soldiers and the Ukrainian Armed Forces

is like a chasm ---------- it is enormous," the war

correspondent emphasized.

He noted that Russian soldiers always strictly

follow the rules of warfare and do not use

weapons against civilians.

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Guard Sergeant Maksimov -- destroyed

an enemy FPV drone in the SVO zone

November 17th, 11:40pm

(Izvestia.ru)

During a special military operation (SVO), Guard Sergeant

Alexander Maksimov destroyed an enemy FPV drone,

ensuring the safety of personnel and military

equipment. This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

Maksimov, who holds the position of deputy platoon commander

and gun commander in a howitzer artillery battery, spotted an

approaching enemy FPV drone while suppressing enemy fire

and supporting advancing infantry. Without hesitation,

Maksimov opened fire with small arms to protect

his equipment and comrades.

His timely and competent actions led to the destruction of

the drone at a safe distance, which allowed the artillery

unit to continue effectively defeating the enemy.

Thanks to Sergeant Maksimov's determination,

the enemy attack was repelled, personnel

and equipment losses were prevented,

and the assigned combat mission -

was successfully completed.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the decisive

actions of Junior Sergeant Stepan Kosogorov, who

serves as a radio operator.

During an offensive on one of the front lines ---- the unit under the

command of the junior sergeant provided fire support to assault

groups. His key role was to maintain reliable communication

between the artillerymen and the division headquarters.

When an enemy mortar attack damaged the communication

line, disrupting fire control, Junior Sergeant Kosogorov

displayed exceptional courage.

Under heavy fire, he crossed dangerous terrain, found and repaired

the damage -- and restored critical communication. Thanks to his

dedication and determination, the division was able to maintain

its offensive operations without interruption, inflicting damage

on the enemy.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Sergeant Major

Sergei Vdovin, commanding a reconnaissance group in the

Donetsk People's Republic, came across two wounded

Russian soldiers. Vdovin promptly provided first aid

and organized the evacuation of the wounded

to the rear, for further treatment.

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Expert Knutov believes - that the Russian

Armed Forces will encircle Zaporozhye

in one or two months

November 17th, 5:16pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces may encircle the city of Zaporozhye

in the Zaporozhye region within one to two months. This is a

possibility outlined by military expert Yuri Knutov in the

program "60 Minutes" on the Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, the liberation of the village of Malaya Tokmachka

allows Russian units to advance towards Orekhov and Gulyaypole.

Meanwhile, another Russian offensive is underway... along the

banks of the Dnieper River, Knutov noted.

"Malaya Tokmacha has been liberated --- and the road to Orekhov and

Gulyai-Pole is now open. This means - that we have the opportunity

to move towards Zaporizhzhia. At the same time another offensive

is underway along the banks of the Dnieper River. As a result we

are currently in the process of encircling Zaporizhzhia. This is

a long-term goal, but it is a realistic and tangible prospect,"

said Knutov.

Earlier -- the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the

liberation of two settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region:

Malaya Tokmachka and Rovnopillia.

Military expert Yevgeny Mikhailov in an interview with Russia 24

noted that the probability of transferring Ukrainian reserves to

the Zaporozhye direction .......is extremely low.

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Will Rafale and Gripen - be delivered to Ukraine?

Dangerous games between France and Sweden

by Lyubov Stepushova

November 17th, 4:16pm

(Pravda.ru)

Rafale and Gripen for Ukraine are still a concept,

but a dangerous one ---- for France and Sweden

Fighter jet deals for Ukraine are promises, not firm orders.

Nevertheless, this is drawing France and Sweden into
a conflict with Russia.

France and Sweden have promised

hundreds of fighter jets to Ukraine.

Victory?

In France, Vladimir Zelensky -- signed a declaration of intent

implying the supply to Ukraine over 10 years, of 100 Rafale

fighters... and other weapons. The deal is designed for the

amount of about 20 billion euros - significantly exceeding

the budgetary capabilities of both countries. In the 2025

budget for military support to Ukraine - France allocated

only 58 million euros. This is barely enough to purchase

a few spare parts, not a squadron of modern fighters.

Two funding options are being considered:

The new European SAFE fund, which aims to mobilize up to 150

billion euros to strengthen the continent's defense capabilities;

and 140 billion euros of Russian assets that have been frozen

in the EU since 2022.

Both options are extremely unreliable —— there is no

150 billion, and there is no consensus on asset theft.

In addition, Dassault Aviation's order book is scheduled for five

years, and if Ukraine places a new order, it will need to make

room on the assembly lines. Dassault CEO Eric Trappier has

explicitly stated, that his company needs solid orders...

rather than promises to produce more. Therefore at

the moment, the Rafale for Ukraine..... is just a

concept on glossy paper.

The memorandum signed on November 6th - on the supply of 150

Swedish Gripen fighters to the Ukrainian Armed Forces by SAAB

looks the same. This production is even going to be localized in

Ukraine, which immediately pushes the transfer date, to "after

the war". Ukrainian Defense Minister Denis Shmygal suggests

that this will be in 2033. Sweden also intends to finance the

purchase through export credits, military aid, and possibly

frozen Russian assets. There's no money in this deal yet,

and no planes either.

Therefore, these are not negotiations about aircraft as such, but

about hopes for their acquisition. Given the circumstances: the

defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the battlefield, the

lack of funding, infrastructure, personnel, and logistics,

there is no real aviation assistance from the West

for Ukraine ......in the foreseeable future.

In addition, Gripen, Rafale, and F-16 are aircraft from different eras

and standards, and even if they are received by Ukraine, it will

take at least a decade to make them combat-ready, but

Ukraine needs them "yesterday."

Why does little Sweden need a war with Russia?

The gap between plans and reality is typical for the final stage of

any conflict. When the military resources of the losing side are

depleted, they begin to engage in self-hypnosis, hoping for

a miracle.

Nevertheless, France and Sweden are announcing such large-scale

support, that it could lead to their direct involvement in a war with

Russia. This argument is difficult to dismiss, as security cannot

be based .......on increasing risk.

Paris and Stockholm are acting without a public mandate, ignoring

the opinions of taxpayers and basic principles of control. The

political elite is still thinking in terms of "solidarity with

Ukraine," but the public is increasingly asking, "Is

this policy ------ leading to self-destruction?"

This -- applies especially to Sweden, as its defense resources
are limited, and involvement in the conflict in Ukraine
threatens the very logic of neutrality on which

Stockholm has built its position in the
world... for decades.

However, Sweden's motives can be understood.
When a small country talks about supplying
100s of fighter jets -- it is clear that they
fear being "not sufficiently involved"
in NATO's concerns -------- which

becomes more important.....
than their own sovereignty.

Macron --- will ruin France

But France is a different story. It is the only nuclear power in the EU

and has always been able to establish a dialogue with Russia, and

under Charles de Gaulle, it refrained from joining NATO.

France is nostalgic for those times, and is already openly hating the

Napoleonic tendencies of President Emmanuel Macron, who has a

critical budget deficit of 6% of GDP and a permanent government

crisis. This would make anyone bring reality back to politics, but

not a narcissist who is intoxicated by Paris's involvement in the

centre of the global game. This, is the politics of a temporary

ruler who doesn't care about anything, after leaving power.

____________________________________________________________

Medvedev ------ The special military operation

will continue until all its goals are achieved

November 17th, 2:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

The special military operation will continue until all its goals are

achieved, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy chairman of the Russian

Security Council and head of the United Russia party, said

in an interview with activists of the Young Guard of

United Russia.

A video of a conversation between Medvedev and members of the

Young Guard of United Russia, was published on the politician's

channel in the Max messenger.

"The special military operation is ongoing, and you know exactly

what it is for and why. We will continue it until Russia achieves

its goals," Medvedev said.

Earlier, Medvedev called the Ukrainian conflict the bloodiest in

the history of the 21st century and emphasized that the EU's

anti-Russian course could change --- if the citizens of the

United States, Europe, or Ukraine, so desired.

Prior to that, he said that the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir

Zelensky, was in a position similar to a chess zugzwang, and

his position on the “game board” ---- was getting worse.

He emphasized that his fate was like a festering boil,

and the “scalpel of history” ---- has already entered.

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Russian Armed Forces soldiers rescued

a Ukrainian prisoner under drone

attacks in Krasnoarmeysk

November 17th, 12:55pm

(Vesti.ru)

In the village of Krasnoarmeysk in the DPR, Russian soldiers risked

their lives ---- to evacuate a wounded Ukrainian prisoner to a safe

place. Alexander Shumkov, a rifleman from the Sarmat battalion

of the 30th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Center group, told

this on the Russia 24 TV channel.

According to the military, during the counterattack, the Ukrainian

landing force was completely destroyed by the Russian Armed

Forces. One of the militants, Ruslan Shakhun, survived - and

surrendered to Russian soldiers. According to a Ukrainian

soldier, he was lying in a building with his fingers torn off

and bleeding profusely.

"We didn't want the prisoner to get hurt. It was difficult for us -- of

course, and we carried him in our arms for part of the way, and

sometimes we carried him on a cart -- and sometimes we

carried him again. We treat people like human beings,

we're not animals," said Alexander Shumkov.

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Russian Armed Forces soldier: The Ukrainian
Armed Forces were disoriented during the
counterattack in Krasnoarmeysk

November 17th, 12:39pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces were completely disoriented during

a counterattack on the Russian army's firing positions in

Krasnoarmeysk. This was reported by Radion Avyazov

- Deputy Commander of the Sarmat Battalion of the

30th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Center Group,

on the Russia 24 TV channel.

According to the soldier, a special unit of the Main Intelligence

Directorate of Ukraine was working against the Russian army.

The first losses were incurred within a few minutes, the

soldier noted.

"They ran - openly, unorganized, and uncoordinated.

The enemy had no control. Accordingly, there was

complete disorientation," Radion Avyazov said.

According to a Russian military official, Ukrainian

militants used NATO equipment for the attack.

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Peskov: Russian Armed Forces are attacking

military and paramilitary infrastructure

in Ukraine

November 17th, 11:14am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army is striking Ukraine's military and paramilitary

infrastructure as a retaliatory measure, Russia's President's

Press Secretary, Dmitry Peskov said, during a briefing.

Peskov commented on a journalist's question about the

Ukrainian drone attack - on the port in Novorossiysk.

According to the Russian leader's press secretary,

responses to Kiev's terrorist actions are carried

out regularly.

"And our military is working on military and paramilitary

targets related to energy infrastructure, and they

continue to do so," he emphasized.

Earlier it was reported that after a massive enemy attack

on Novorossiysk, 60 apartments in residential buildings

-- in different parts of the city -- were damaged.

On November 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported

on strikes against Ukrainian fuel and energy facilities and

railway infrastructure used by Ukraine's Armed Forces.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian losses

amounted to about 1,375 soldiers per day

November 17th, 9:46am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces

of Ukraine (AFU) have lost approximately 1,375 soldiers in the

special military operation zone over the past 24 hours.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy suffered the

greatest losses in the area of responsibility of the Center group –

up to 490 people. Units of the group of forces "West" destroyed

up to 230 soldiers, "South" - up to 210, "East" - over 215,

"North" - up to 150, "Dnipro" - over 80 people.

In addition, in the area of responsibility of the Central Group of

Forces, Ukrainian militants lost 4 armoured combat vehicles,

8 vehicles, and a field artillery gun; in the Northern Group of

Forces, they lost 2 armoured combat vehicles, 13 vehicles,

and an ammunition depot; and in the Southern Group of

Forces.. they lost two armoured combat vehicles, 20

vehicles, a field artillery gun, 2 electronic warfare

stations, and an ammunition depot.

In addition, the Western Group of Forces destroyed a Ukrainian

tank, three armoured vehicles, 24 cars... a British-made L-119

howitzer, four ammunition depots, and 10 electronic warfare

stations in one day. The Eastern Group of Forces destroyed

2 armoured vehicles, 7 cars, and 3 field artillery pieces.

The Dnipro group of troops destroyed an armoured vehicle

and 13 cars, 2 field artillery pieces, 6 electronic warfare

stations, an ammunition depot, and 5 warehouses

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Attack Helicopters

Destroy Enclosed Ukrainian Militants

Near Kupyansk

November 17th, 9:31am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian assault units of the 6th Army continue to eliminate

Ukrainian Armed Forces units encircled near Kupyansk

in Kharkiv. This was reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

According to the Defense Ministry, the Russian Armed Forces

also thwarted two Ukrainian counterattack attempts... over

the past 24 hours.

"The assault units of the 6th Army -- continue to destroy the

encircled formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, near

the village of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region," according

to a statement from the Russian Ministry.

Earlier, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council

Dmitry Medvedev said that the encirclement of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the special operation zone... could

lead to the collapse of the entire front line, which is

a serious threat ---- Ukraine now faces.

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Dvurechanskoye in the Kharkiv region,

and Gay in the Dnipropetrovsk region

were liberated

November 17th, 9:17am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the settlements of Dvurechanskoye

in the Kharkiv region and Gai in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This

was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Russian Defense Ministry noted that Dvurechanskoye

was liberated as a result of the active actions of the

Northern Group of Forces.

The village of Gai was liberated by assault units of the 36th Guards

motorized rifle Brigade of the 29th army of the Vostok group of

Troops ---- as a result of a decisive attack.

A source in law enforcement agencies specified to TASS that the

Eastern Group's fighters also now control an important road

junction - on the way to the villages of Pokrovskoye and

Otradnoye - and an area of more than 5 sq kilometres.

____________________________________

Defense Ministry: Russian Armed

Forces Liberated Platonovka

in the DPR

November 17th, 9:13am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Platonovka, in

the Donetsk People's Republic, according to the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

The settlement was taken under control by the

South Group of the Russian Armed Forces.

Earlier... it was reported that the Russian military in the

Zaporizhzhia region liberated Malaya Tokmachka and

Rovnopole. These settlements were taken under

control by the units of the Dnipro and Vostok.

______________________________________

Medvedchuk Says Trump

Cannot End the Conflict

in Ukraine

November 16th, 12:04am

(Izvestia.ru)

Viktor Medvedchuk, the former leader of the Opposition

Platform – For Life party, which is banned in Ukraine,

and the chairman of the council of the Other

Ukraine movement, said that US Donald

Trump - will not be able to end the

armed conflict in Ukraine. He

said this on November 15.

According to the politician, the American leader's statement

about his intention to quickly stop the hostilities does not

take into account key factors.

"Trump needs to end the conflict as quickly as possible.

Whether he can do that or not, I don't know. I'm sure

he can't. Because - there's still the Russian side,

which may or may not... be receptive,"

he told RIA Novosti.

Medvedchuk also noted that a ceasefire or armistice is a

temporary measure and cannot serve as a full-fledged

solution to the conflict.

Medvedchuk has previously stated that - in his opinion - a normal

future for Ukrainians is only possible if the country joins Russia.

He has referred to this as the “only way out” and the “strategic

goal” of the Other Ukraine movement, adding that the return of

citizens who have left the country is only possible..... after a

change in political course.

____________________________________________________

Guard Sergeant Levenko seized control

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

machine gun

November 15th, 9:32pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Guard Sergeant Ivan Shatalov, as a driver-orderly of the receiving

and sorting platoon of the medical company, performed the

task of evacuating wounded servicemen in the Donetsk

People's Republic, as part of an evacuation group.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported

- on the exploits of servicemen of the Armed Forces of the

Russian Federation in the special military operation zone.

While moving to the forward evacuation point to load the

wounded, Shatalov's vehicle was attacked by an FPV

drone of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Guard

sergeant maneuvered and took the transport

out of the attack, and then disappeared in

the forest. Then Shatalov covered the

vehicle with a camouflage net and

gave the order to the orderly ---

to destroy the enemy drone.

When the drone was detected and eliminated,

the crew continued the task and managed to

evacuate four wounded servicemen to the

medical battalion.

The Russian Ministry of Defense -- also noted the high

professionalism and dedication of Sergeant Roman

Levenko, who served as a senior reconnaissance

officer in a reconnaissance company...... and

delivered ammunition as part of a group

of motorcyclists.

During the journey, the group was ambushed by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces. The enemy opened crossfire, and the Russian

soldiers took up defensive positions in a forest area.

Levenko made the decision to eliminate the enemy machine

gun crew. He stealthily approached the target, used a hand

grenade to eliminate several Ukrainian soldiers, and then

took up a position behind a machine gun - and opened

fire on the Ukrainian forces. The enemy suffered

significant casualties, and Levenko's group

successfully completed their mission.

Earlier on November 15, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

how Guards Junior Sergeant Artem Vologzhanin, carried out

a task to occupy a line during the liberation of one of the

settlements. While his subordinates provided cover,

he broke into a trench, eliminated five opponents

and captured two.

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Military Correspondent Kotz:

The liberation of Yablokovo

will allow us to reach -- the

rear of the Ukrainian group

November 15th, 3:50pm

(RT.ru)

The liberation of the village of Yablikovo in the Zaporizhzhia

region will allow Russian troops to reach the rear of the

Ukrainian group in Orekhov.

This was announced by military correspondent Alexander Kots.

He emphasized that the Russian army had to travel 7.5 km south

to reach the outskirts of the district centre, Gulyai-Pole.

"The liberation of this city ----- will allow us to reach the rear of the

Ukrainian group in Orekhov, bypassing its main fortified areas,"

said the war correspondent in a Telegram post.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense reported that Russian troops had

liberated the village of Yablikovo in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Yablikovo became the ninth village liberated

by the Vostok military group.... this month.

___________________________________________

"Without slowing down the offensive":

Russian troops liberated Yablokovo

in the Zaporizhzhia region

by Regina Temnikova

November 15th, 1:09pm

(RT.ru)

The assault units of the Vostok military group - have liberated

Yablikovo in the Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian

Ministry of Defense. This is the ninth settlement occupied by

the Far Eastern troops this month.

The destruction of encircled enemy formations in the areas of

Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) - is also ongoing. In

addition, strikes have been carried out on a Ukrainian Armed

Forces' military airfield, the assembly and storage sites of

long-range UAVs, the communication centres of the

Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate, and the

temporary locations of Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign mercenaries.

Units of the Russian Vostok military group have liberated the

village of Yablikovo in the Zaporizhzhia region. This was

reported in a new summary by the Russian Ministry of

Defense on the progress of the special operation.

"The assault units of the 114th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the

127th Division of the 5th Guards Combined Arms Army of the

Vostok Military Group, without slowing down their offensive

after the liberation of Novouspenovskoye and Novoye,

drove the enemy out of the village of Yablikovo,"

the press service said.

"The success was achieved through the coordinated actions of

the Vostok military group, which were able to immediately

launch an offensive and capture another settlement, the

ninth this month," the Ministry of Defense emphasized.

It is reported that the Primorye troops are advancing deep into

the enemy's defensive lines in the Gulyai-Pole direction, while

simultaneously clearing the interfluve area. In the battles for

Yablokovo, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost a significant

number of personnel and more than ten vehicles. As a

result, the area of over 6 square kilometres, came

under the control of the Far Eastern troops.

In addition, units of the Vostok military group defeated formations

of a mechanized brigade, an assault regiment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, and a territorial defense brigade in the

areas of Ternovate, Gulyaypole, Zatishye (Zaporozhye

Region), and Pokrovskoye (Dnepropetrovsk Region).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 265 soldiers, 2 armoured

vehicles, twelve cars, and an artillery gun.... in this sector.

In turn, the units of the Northern Group of Forces, as a result of

their active actions, have taken advantageous positions and

have defeated the formations of the mechanized brigade of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine... and the territorial defense

brigade in the areas of Volfino and Sadki (Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv direction, the units of two territorial defense

brigades were defeated in the areas of Volchansk

and Rybalkino.

Last night, Russian troops launched another massive attack on

Ukraine's military-industrial complex and energy facilities.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine.. lost more than 210 people, two

armoured combat vehicles, 18 vehicles, an artillery gun, and

an electronic warfare station. Three ammunition depots

and two material depots were destroyed.

Units of the Zapad military group - improved the situation on the

front line. They defeated the manpower and equipment of two

mechanized and assault brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine in the areas of Ostrovskoye, Shiykovka, and

Boguslavka (Kharkiv region).

In the area of the city of Kupyansk - the assault units of the 6th

Army continue to destroy the encircled enemy group. Over the

past 24 hours, two counterattacks by units of the 143rd

Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and the 1st Brigade of the National Guard, from the

areas of Kut'kovka and Petrovka were thwarted in

an attempt to break through the encircled units.

Ten militants were killed.

As a result of fire strikes in the Kupyansk direction, up to 50

Ukrainian military personnel, 15 pieces of weapons and

military equipment, including a British-made Snatch

armoured vehicle, two mortars, three electronic

warfare stations, five pickups, and three cars

were destroyed.

In total --- the enemy's losses in the West military group's area of

responsibility amounted to up to 220 personnel, eight armoured

combat vehicles, 21 vehicles, 3 field artillery pieces, including

one of Western production, and 8 electronic warfare stations.

Three ammunition depots were destroyed.

Units of the Southern Group of Forces have taken advantageous

positions and have defeated the formations of two mechanized

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine -- and a territorial

defense brigade in the areas of Kramatorsk, Varvarovka,

and Ivanopolis (DPR).

The enemy lost up to 230 troops, four armoured fighting vehicles,

including the Marder IFV (FRG), 8 vehicles and six field artillery

guns, one of them of Western production. An EW station and

three ammunition depots... were destroyed.

Units of the Center group of forces, continued to advance into the

depth of the enemy's defense. They defeated the manpower and

equipment of two mechanized, airborne assault, assault, two

infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade, and two brigades of the National Guard

in the areas of the settlements of Rusin Yar, Sergeevka,

Sukhetskoye, Artyomovka, Krasny Kut, Rodinskoye

(DNR), Ivanovka and Novopavlovka

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

In the area of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk), the assault groups

of the 2nd Army continue to destroy the encircled enemy

formations in the western part of the city, and the north-

western and eastern quarters of the Central District,

as well as in the western industrial zone. In addition,

the assault units have begun to clear the village

of Rovnoye (DPR).

Seven attacks by units of the 32nd Mechanized Brigade.. and the

425th Assault Regiment "Skala" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

were repelled from the area of the village of Grishino (DPR)

trying to break through the encircled enemy group.

In Dimitrov (Mirnograd), units of the 51st Army continue active

offensive operations in the Vostochny microdistrict, as well

as in the southern part of the city, and have come close

to the Zapadny microdistrict.

During the day, up to 270 Ukrainian military personnel, 11 pieces

of weapons and military equipment, including three armoured

combat vehicles, three vehicles, three field artillery pieces,

an electronic warfare station, and a radar station, were

destroyed in the Krasnoarmeysky direction.

In total, the Center group of troops destroyed up to 495

personnel, six armoured vehicles, six cars, four field

artillery pieces, and an electronic warfare station.

Units of the Dnipro military group --- defeated the personnel and

equipment of the mechanized brigade and the coastal defense

brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of

Orekhov (Zaporozhye region) and Pridneprovskoye

(Kherson region).

The enemy... lost up to 85 troops, a tank, a combat armoured

vehicle, 11 vehicles and 9 EW stations in this sector. Three
ammunition depots and 2 material depots were destroyed.

Operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and

artillery of the Russian Armed Forces' military groups have

destroyed a military airfield... an energy infrastructure

facility that supports the Ukrainian military-industrial

complex, a workshop for producting unmanned

boats, assembly and storage facilities... for

long-range UAVs, communication centres

of the Ukrainian General Staff, of their

Armed Forces, and temporary bases

for Ukrainian armed formations and

foreign mercenaries.. in 152 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down four

guided aerial bombs and 247 aircraft-type

unmanned aerial vehicles.

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UOL reported ----- that Latin American countries

are preparing a response to the United States

November 15th, 12:15am

(Izvestia.ru)

UOL: Latin American countries prepare to

respond... to US aggression in Venezuela.

Latin American countries are considering the possibility

of preparing a joint declaration -- condemning the US

aggression against Venezuela. This was reported

by the Brazilian portal UOL, on November 14,

citing sources.

It is noted, that consultations are currently being held on

this topic. According to the authors, Brazil, Mexico, and

Colombia, should be the first to issue a condemnation.

According to the publication's interlocutors, the joint declaration

is intended to send a message to the United States ---- about

the inadmissibility of using force to advance its interests

in the region.

A day earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that

the people of the United States should unite with Venezuela

to establish peace in North and South America.

On October 24, Maduro appealed to US President Donald Trump to

refrain from military action against Caracas. He emphasized - the

need for "peace forever, without any crazy war" and stated that

Washington's actions constitute a psychological war against

Venezuela. The statement came, amidst the escalation of

relations between the countries after the deployment of

US warships in the Caribbean -- which Caracas views

as an attempt to change Venezuela's government.

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In English, Maduro urged the US

-------- to avoid an armed conflict

by Dmitry Kulemyakin (Havana)

November 14th, 11:23pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, once again, appealed

to the US authorities in English, urging them to refrain from

initiating an armed conflict. The Venezuelan leader's

speech was broadcast by the TeleSur TV channel.

"Peace, peace, peace! War? No. Death? No.

Peace, life, and love," Maduro said in English.

The President added that Washington's possible aggression

would be directed against the entire Latin American region.

He also pointed out that the US invasion of Afghanistan

...had ended in failure for the White House.

Earlier, the US significantly increased its military presence in

the Caribbean Sea. The Gerald Ford aircraft carrier arrived

there the day before.

Washington has unsubstantiatedly accused the Venezuelan

government of trafficking in illegal drugs. Caracas has

repeatedly denied these accusations.

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Military expert predicts encirclement of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

Dnepropetrovsk region

by Alexander Afonin

November 14th, 10:46pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Marochko: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are

at risk --- of being encircled near Sosnovka

The group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stationed near

the village of Sosnovka in the Dnipropetrovsk region,
may be surrounded. This was stated -- by the
military expert, Andrey Marochko,
to TASS.

"With the liberation of Orestopol, the Ukrainian group may soon

find itself in a tactical encirclement just north of Sosnovka.''

Marochko noted that the Russian military is currently already

in Novoselovka, located to the north-east of Sosnovka. At

the same time the Russian Federation's Armed Forces

can cross the Kamenka River. If the Russian units

simultaneously cross the Voronaya River, in

Orestopol.... they will be able to take the

Ukrainian military, into an operational

encirclement, the expert specified.

The day before, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that

the Russian Armed Forces had completed the liberation of

the village of Orestopol in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

In addition, the village of Rog in the Donetsk

People's Republic --- was cleared of

Ukrainian units.

Earlier, Medvedev warned about the threat of

the entire Ukrainian front line ......collapsing.

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Fighters of the Russian Federation destroyed

the "apocalypse machine" Senator,
a blow to it ---- was filmed
on video

by Alena Koroleva

November 14th, 10:31pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

Russian drones near Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region

destroyed a Canadian Senator armoured vehicle,

which is called the "apocalypse machine".

Video of the impact was published

by the TV channel "Zvezda".

The footage shows an FPV drone hitting an AFU armoured

vehicle with a direct hit. The camera also captured hits

on several pickup trucks carrying Ukrainian soldiers.

The Defense Ministry noted, that soldiers of the 68th

motorized rifle Division of the 6th army of the Zapad

group were responsible for conducting successful

operations... in Kupyansk.

According to the ministry, they are successfully disrupting

enemy rotations and ammunition deliveries --- using

kamikaze drones.

As a reminder, the Roshel Senator is a wheeled armoured

vehicle, based on the Ford F-550 chassis. The armoured

vehicle ---- which has been produced since 2018 ---- has

been called by the media, the "Apocalypse Machine."

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Guard Junior Sergeant Vologzhanin -----

cleared an AFU trench in the SVO zone

November 14th, 9:45pm

((Izvestia.ru)

Guards Junior Sergeant Artem Vologzhanin was carrying out

a task to occupy a line during the liberation of one of the

settlements. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported

on the feats of the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation (RF) in the zone of the special

military operation (SVO).

Vologzhanin led his subordinates to the designated area, and the

assault troops took up positions and launched an attack. During

the battle, the junior sergeant decided to personally clear a

trench occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. While his

subordinates provided cover ---- he entered the trench,

eliminated five enemy soldiers, and captured two

of them. Shortly after -- Vologzhanin spotted

another group of AFU soldiers hiding in

the ruins of a building. He used a

grenade ---- to eliminate the

enemy group.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the skillful and

professional actions of Captain Vladimir Gorshkov, who

commanded a motorized rifle company and received

an order to clear the specified territory and gain

a foothold on new frontiers.

Gorshkov skillfully led the assault groups to the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' stronghold, dividing the soldiers into two groups and

ordering them to advance stealthily towards the enemy

positions. He also assigned a group to cover them

from enemy drones, after which the assault

troops launched their offensive.

As a result, the Ukrainian stronghold,

was cleared in a short period of time.

Earlier on November 14, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

how Sergeant Sergei Khurdakov commanded a unit during the

assault on a fortified Ukrainian stronghold and despite being

wounded, rescued two civilians from a burning building.

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Underground: Russian Armed Forces

Strike --- Elite Ukrainian Special

Forces Base Near Boryspil

November 14th, 6:14pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian military personnel have struck the base of the

Special Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU),

which was trained in Europe, in the Boryspil region.

This was reported by Sergei Lebedev, coordinator

of the Nikolaev resistance.

According to him, this special force ------ is

considered elite. It consists of volunteers.

"From the affected facilities. In the area of Boryspil, the blow

hit the base of the "elite" special forces –– volunteers who

have undergone long-term training in Britain & Germany"

– RIA Novosti quotes him as saying.

In addition, according to him, the Russian Armed Forces have

destroyed a training camp in the suburbs of Bila Tserkva in

the Kyiv region.... missile and ammunition depots near

Dnepropetrovsk, as well as the Chuguyev airbase

in the Kharkiv region and several other military

facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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11 settlements have been liberated, and

Ukraine's military-industrial complex

has been targeted: How has the

situation in the SVO changed

over the past week?

by Regina Temnikova

November 14th, 2:50pm

(RT.ru)

MO: Russian Armed Forces liberated 11

settlements in the SVO zone in a week

Russian troops carried out another massive strike on Ukraine's

military-industrial complex and energy facilities last night.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian forces

have liberated 11 settlements ----------- over the past week:

Sinelnikovo (Kharkiv Oblast), Rog, Sukhoi Yar, Gnativka

(Donetsk People's Republic) ...... Orestopol, Danilovka,

Volche (Dnepropetrovsk Oblast), Novouspenovskoye,

Novoye, Sladkoye, & Rybnoye (Zaporizhzhia Oblast).

The destruction of encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces units

in the areas of Kupiansk and Krasnoarmiysk (Pokrovsk)

---- continues.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian troops

carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's military-industrial

complex and energy facilities last night. The strike -- was

carried out, using long-range precision-guided weapons,

including hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, as well as strike

drones, in response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on

civilian targets in Russia.

"In addition -- during the week, a massive strike and five group

strikes were carried out, which resulted in the destruction of

Ukraine's military industry facilities and gas and energy

complex facilities that supported their operations, as

well as the transportation infrastructure used by the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, military airfields, storage

facilities for attack drones, & temporary locations

for Ukrainian armed forces, nationalists ... and

foreign mercenaries," according to a report

by the Ministry of Defense ----- during the

period from November 8 to 14, 2025.

Situation on the contact line

Over the course of the week, units of Russia's Northern Group

of Forces improved their tactical position and defeated the

personnel and equipment of the heavy mechanized, four

mechanized, Jaeger, and air assault brigades.... the

assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

and two territorial defense brigades in the

Sumy region.

In the Kharkiv direction, the village of Sinelnikovo was liberated,

and the formations of the AFU motorized infantry brigade and

the teroborona brigade, were defeated.

In the area of responsibility of the Northern Group of Forces -- the

enemy's losses for the week amounted to more than 960 military

personnel, 3 tanks, six armoured combat vehicles, 70 vehicles,

and 14 field artillery pieces. Three electronic warfare stations,

three radar stations, 8 ammunition depots, and 37 material

depots were destroyed.

In turn, units of the Zapad military group defeated formations of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces' tank brigade, three mechanized

brigades, an assault brigade, a territorial defense brigade,

and two brigades of the National Guard.

In the area of the city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region, the

assault groups of the 6th Army continued to destroy the

encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces group.

During the day, three counterattacks by units of the 1st and 15th

Brigades of the National Guard in the areas of Nechvolodovka

and Petrovka by the enemy were thwarted as they sought to

break through to the Oskol River in order to restore the

destroyed crossing ...and relieve the encircled

Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers. Fifteen

militants and 7 armoured vehicles

were destroyed.

Over the past week, the enemy has lost more than 365 personnel,

25 armoured combat vehicles, including two M113 armoured

personnel carriers and three HMMWV armoured vehicles, a

Senator armored vehicle, 42 vehicles, four artillery pieces,

including three US 155mm Paladin self-propelled artillery

systems, and six mortars... in the Kupyansk area.

In just one week -- the Zapad military group's area of responsibility

resulted in the loss of over 1,530 Ukrainian soldiers, 35 armoured

vehicles, 146 cars, and six field artillery pieces. Additionally, 21

ammunition depots and 65 electronic and counter-battery

warfare stations, were destroyed.

Units of the Southern Group of Forces have taken advantageous

positions. The personnel and equipment of four mechanized, 2

motorized infantry, assault, mountain-assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, two

territorial defense brigades, and a National Guard

brigade - have been defeated.

Over the course of the week, the enemy lost more than 815

personnel, six tanks, and 19 armored vehicles in this area.

Additionally, 11 field artillery pieces, 109 vehicles, 11

electronic warfare stations, and 21 ammunition,

fuel, and material storage facilities....

were destroyed.

The units of the Center group of forces -- have improved their

position on the front line. The formations of six mechanized,

assault, infantry, four airborne-assault, 3 Jaeger, airborne,

and aeromobile brigades, four assault regiments of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, 4 marine infantry brigades,

a territorial defense brigade, and four brigades of

the National Guard, have been defeated.

In the area of the city of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) in the DPR,

assault groups of the 2nd Army continued to destroy the

encircled formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in

the western part of the city, the northwestern and

eastern quarters of the Central District, as well

as in the western industrial zone.

Seven attacks by units of the 32nd Mechanized Brigade, the

425th Assault Regiment "Skala", and the 1st Assault

Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the

area of Grishino (DPR) were repelled --- trying to

break through the encircled Ukrainian forces.

The settlement of Rog (DPR) has been cleared of Ukrainian

militants. In addition, the settlements of Sukhoi Yar and

Gnatovka (DPR) were liberated within a week.

Units of the 5th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 51st Army have

liberated 49 buildings - in the village of Dimitrov (Mirnograd),

and continue active offensive operations in the Vostochny

microdistrict, as well as in the southern part of the city

and in the direction of the Zapadny microdistrict.

Over the past week, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost more

than 1,670 soldiers, three tanks, 34 armored vehicles, 31 cars,

and six field artillery pieces in the areas of Krasnoarmeysk

and Dimitrov.

In just one week, the Center group of troops lost more than 3,360

Ukrainian soldiers, 3 tanks, 45 armoured vehicles, 43 cars, 11

field artillery pieces, and 3 electronic warfare stations.

In the past week, units of the Vostok military group continued

to advance into the depths of the enemy's defenses and

completed the liberation of the village of Orestopol

(Dnepropetrovsk region). In addition --- during the

week, the villages of Danilovka, Volchye (in the

Dnepropetrovsk region) -- Novouspenovskoye,

Novoye, Sladkoye & Rybnoye (Zaporizhzhia

region) were liberated.

The personnel and equipment of three mechanized and assault

brigades, 3 assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

and two territorial defense brigades were destroyed. In total,

the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 1,665 military

personnel, 11 armoured combat vehicles, and 81

vehicles in this area. Nine field artillery pieces

were also destroyed.

Units of the Dnipro military group defeated formations of two

mechanized brigades, a mountain assault brigade, two

coastal defense brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, and a territorial defense brigade.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 495 soldiers, 3 armoured

vehicles, 82 vehicles, and 2 field artillery pieces. 40 electronic

warfare and reconnaissance stations, plus 24 ammunition

and material storage facilities, were destroyed.

Over the course of the week, Russian air defense systems shot

down nine guided aerial bombs, 17 HIMARS multiple rocket

launchers, two long-range Neptun guided missiles, and

1,173 aircraft-type UAVs.

In addition, 27 unmanned boats and three Ukrainian tugboats

were destroyed by the forces and means of the Black Sea

Fleet, and the missile forces.

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FT: Rubicon specialists have

changed the situation in

the SVO zone

November 13th, 6:24pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Rubicon Centre for Advanced Unmanned Technologies of

the Russian Defense Ministry has changed the situation in

the special military operation zone, depriving the Armed

Forces of Ukraine - of cheap easy-to-assemble drones.

This - is reported by the Financial Times newspaper.

It is noted that the appearance of Rubicon led to

a reversal on the digital battlefield, depriving

Kiev of its main tactical weapon.

The newspaper quotes the words of Rob Lee, a specialist at the

Philadelphia Institute for Foreign Policy Studies. According to

him, Rubicon --- is more than a division, it is a centre for the

development --- of all types of unmanned systems. The

success of the Russian centre in the free defense

zone increased pressure on the Ukrainian

Armed Forces, "which were already

at a disadvantage."

Earlier, military expert Yuri Knutov, said that the strength of the

Rubicon operators lies in their experience & professionalism.

According to him, the centre's specialists.... know all the

nuances of working with drones.

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Military expert Kazanin explained: why

the Russian Armed Forces need to

take Kupyansk

November 13th, 5:34pm

(Vesti.ru)

Kupiansk needs to be taken, in order for Russian troops to be able

to launch an offensive operation - in the direction of Kharkiv. This

was reported by Maxim Kazanin, a military expert and associate

professor at the Faculty of International Economic Relations at

the Financial University under the Government of the Russian

Federation, on the Russia 24 TV channel.

According to him, the enemy is currently doing nothing to break

the blockade of Kupyansk. The Ukrainian forces, cut off from

the main forces, refuse to storm Russian positions.

"Kupyansk needs to be taken in order to develop an offensive

operation in the direction of Kharkiv, because 85 kilometres

remain from Kupyansk to Kharkiv," Kazanin explains.

He added that Kupyansk is currently under fire control by Russian

artillery. Russian units, equipped with FPV drones and unmanned

reconnaissance vehicles, are actively operating on approaches

to the city, detecting enemy approaches. Kazanin explains

that Ukrainian transport convoys are unsuccessfully

attempting... to deliver personnel, ammunition,

medical supplies, and food, as the Russian

military intercepts these convoys and

destroys their equipment.

Earlier, VTV military correspondent Alexander Sladkov

said that the Russian Armed Forces - are doing very

difficult work in Kupyansk.

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TASS: Ukrainian prisoner Chizh is ready to

provide the Russian Armed Forces with

the coordinates of the Ukrainian

military leadership

November 13th, 3:22pm

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian prisoner of war Vasily Chizh said that he was ready

to provide the Russian Armed Forces with the necessary

coordinates for striking the leadership of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces. This was reported by TASS, which

published a corresponding video.

The Ukrainian prisoner of war was asked about his opinion

of the leader of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky.

"I have already told your fighters - take it, there, I'll show

you where. And there will be no war," Chizha said.

He also said that he surrendered as soon

as he was brought to the Kupiansk area.

Ukrainian prisoner of war Igor Steblyanko on October 30 in an

interview with the TV channel "Russia" admitted that the

militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, were forced

to send weapons to fellow countrymen. At the same

time, the militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

who surrendered, have repeatedly told, that their

own commanders threatened them with death,

and did not allow them to escape.

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Mironov named the main goal of

the G7 foreign ministers' call

..for a ceasefire in Ukraine

by Anastasia Rumyantseva

November 13th, 1:39pm

(RT.ru)

According to Sergey Mironov, the leader of the A Just Russia

party, the main goal of the G7 foreign ministers' call for a

ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict zone, is to delay the

advance of Russian troops - at any cost.

"That's why they're resorting to their usual lies and hypocrisy

about negotiations, which are supposedly supposed to start

at the current line of contact," he added.

According to the parliamentarian, if the West wants peace so

much, "they should stop supplying weapons and order their

puppets to surrender."

"And then - study Russia's demands for resolving the Ukrainian

issue, which is the key to peace. For now - the G7's proposal

can only be answered with the words of the Soviet classics,

Ilf and Petrov: 'Money in the morning, chairs in the evening.'

The Russian army will continue to carry out the tasks of

the special military operation and achieve victory on

the battlefield," Mironov concluded.

Earlier, the foreign ministers of the G7 countries in a joint

statement --- reiterated their call for a ceasefire in the

Ukrainian conflict zone.

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By the forces of the North and the East:

the Russian Armed Forces ---- liberated

Sinelnikovo in the Kharkiv region.. and

Danilovka.... in Dnepropetrovsk region.

by Anastasia Stepanova

November 13th, 12:18pm

(RT.ru)

Units of the Northern Group of Forces liberated Sinelnikovo in

the Kharkiv region, and the Eastern Group of Forces liberated

Danilovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region, according to the

Ministry of Defense.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces struck the fuel, energy,

and transport infrastructure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces,

as well as the temporary accommodation facilities of

Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries

in 142 areas.

This was reported in the daily briefing

by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

In addition to the liberation of Sinelnikovo, the units of the

Northern Group of Forces have defeated the formations

of the Jäger and two mechanized brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of
Khoten, Mogritsa, and Volfino
(Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv direction, the units of the motorized infantry

brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the border

detachment of the Ukrainian Border Service..... were

defeated in the areas of Volchansk and Proletarka.

In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 120

soldiers, 3 tanks, 2 armoured vehicles, 7 cars, 2 artillery

pieces, a radar station, and 8 warehouses.

Meanwhile, units of the Zapad military group improved their

position on the front line, destroying the manpower and

equipment of two mechanized brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, a territorial defense brigade, and

a National Guard brigade in the areas of Kurilovka,

Petropavlovka (Kharkiv Region), Dronovka, and

Svyatogorsk (DNR).

The 6th Army's assault units continued to destroy the

encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces units near

Kupyansk (Kharkiv Region).

During the day, three counterattacks by units of the 151st

Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in

the area of Monachynivka (Kharkiv Region) -- and by

the 1st and 15th Brigades of the National Guard in

the areas of Osynove and Nechvolodivka (Kharkiv

Region), were thwarted trying break through the

encircled units and reach the Oskol River and

restore the destroyed crossings.

As a result of fire damage, up to 50 Ukrainian Armed Forces

fighters were eliminated. An infantry fighting vehicle, two

armoured fighting vehicles, 14 vehicles, three mortars,

and 3 electronic warfare stations, were destroyed.

In total, Kyiv's losses in the "West" area of responsibility

amounted to up to 220 military personnel, 4 armoured

fighting vehicles, and 29 vehicles. Four ammunition

depots and ten electronic warfare stations were

also destroyed.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn, took up more

advantageous positions. The fighters of the South defeated the

formations of two motorized infantry brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine and a brigade of the National Guard in

the areas of Kramatorsk, Seversk, and

Konstantinovka (DPR).

Here, the enemy lost up to 190 troops, 3 armoured vehicles, two

field artillery pieces, 21 vehicles, an electronic warfare station,

and two material supply depots.

The units of the Center group of troops improved their tactical

position during the day. The manpower and equipment of the

Jaeger, aeromobile, two air assault, four mechanized

brigades, two assault regiments of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, the National Guard brigade, and the

Marine Corps brigade were defeated in the

areas of Rozy Luxemburg, Volnoye,

Rodinskoye, Shevchenko, and

Belitskoye (DPR).

In Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) DPR, the 2nd Army's assault groups

are conducting active offensive operations in the western part

of the city, the northwestern and eastern neighbourhoods of

the Central District, and in the western industrial zone.

The settlement of Rog (DPR) is being cleared of Ukrainian

militants. Ten attacks by the 425th Assault Regiment

"Skala", of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, from the

settlement of Grishino (DPR) were repelled -- in

trying to break through to the encircled group

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Up to 30

Ukrainian soldiers and six armoured

vehicles, were eliminated.

In Dimitrov (DPR), units of the 5th Motorized Rifle Brigade of

the 51st Army continued their offensive in the Vostochny

microdistrict, in the southern part of the city, and in the

direction of the Zapadny microdistrict.

Over the course of the day, more than 229 Ukrainian militants,

11 pieces of weapons and military equipment, including four

armoured combat vehicles, 5 vehicles - and 2 field artillery

pieces, were destroyed in the Krasnoarmeysky direction.

In total, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 510 soldiers,

two Western-made armoured personnel carriers, three

armoured combat vehicles, two field artillery pieces,

and 6 vehicles in the Center's area of responsibility.

Units of the Vostok military group continued their offensive into

the depths of the enemy's defenses, liberating Danilovka. The

mechanized, assault, and territorial defense brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine were defeated in the areas of

Velikomikhailovka (Dnepropetrovsk Region) and

Ravnopole (Zaporozhye Region).

In this area, Ukraine has lost up to 220 military

personnel, 2 armoured vehicles, and 10 cars.

At the same time, units of the Dnipro military group improved

their tactical position and destroyed the manpower and

equipment of the mechanized brigade and the coastal

defense brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in

the areas of Novoandriivka, Nikolskoye, and

Malaya Tokmachka (Zaporozhye Region).

Up to 70 military personnel, 13 vehicles, four electronic

warfare stations, and a material storage facility

were eliminated in this sector.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces - have carried out strikes

on fuel and energy facilities and transport infrastructure used

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and on temporary bases for

Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries --- in

142 areas. Up to 19 unmanned boats and three tugs

have been destroyed.

During the day, air defense systems shot down a guided aerial

bomb, a long-range Neptune guided missile, and 157 aircraft

-type drones. At the same time, the Black Sea Fleet

destroyed 4 unmanned boats of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.

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Commander of the "Fifteen": Despite

the efforts of the TSK in Ukraine,

the Armed Forces of Ukraine

are short of personnel

November 13th, 10:33am

(Vesti.ru)

Despite the work of the Ukrainian shopping centres, the Armed

Forces of Ukraine have problems with military personnel at

the front. This was stated in the program "60 minutes" on

the TV channel "Russia" ----- by the commander of the

international brigade "Pyatnashka" Ahra Avidzba.

He added, that the enemy's situation with

people and equipment... is getting

"worse and worse."

"They're working there, and we hear all the time about how the

region and the rest of Ukraine are suffering. They can't go to

the store because they're being rounded up. But even with

these conditions, they still don't have enough people,"

said the commander of the "Pyatnashka."

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Poddubny: The Russian Armed Forces

have occupied one of the key

Ukrainian defense points

near Volchansk

November 13th, 10am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army has taken over one of the key Ukrainian

defense positions near Volchansk. This was reported by

Evgeny Poddubny, a VTV military correspondent and

Hero of Russia, on his Telegram channel.

The journalist also recalled that, after the failure on the

Krasnoarmeysky direction, the task of leading the

defense of the Kharkiv region was assigned

to General Mikhail Drapaty, by Kiev.

Earlier, it was reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine

had abandoned positions west of Sinelnikovo in the

Kharkiv region.

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European Commissioner: The EU... has

exhausted its funds to support Kyiv

under the 2024 program

November 13th, 8:44am

(Vesti.ru)

The European Commission has allocated the last €4.1 billion

from its credit line to Kyiv, which was established last year

using revenues from the reinvestment of frozen Russian

assets. This was announced by the European

Commissioner for the Economy,

Valdis Dombrovskis.

He posted his statement on the social network X.

"The European Commission has allocated €4.1 billion to Ukraine,

having exhausted its €18.1 billion program, which was raised by

the EU as part of the [G7] ERA initiative," the post said.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, said that the EU's

plans to seize Russian assets are "open deception and robbery."

He also noted that Russia will take retaliatory measures - if the

West transfers its frozen assets to Kiev.

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Tsargrad: Russia has switched to

the most severe version of the

special military operation

in Ukraine

November 13th, 2:59am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army, while continuing to carry out the tasks

of the special military operation (SMO), has moved on to

implementing "Surovikin's plan," which aims to destroy

the Ukrainian infrastructure that supports the military-

industrial complex of the Kiev regime.

This conclusion was made by journalists

from the Tsargrad publication.

According to the authors of the article, the goal of the

Russian Armed Forces may be a complete blackout

in Kiev, which would be one of the most severe

steps in this plan.

The existence of a "Surovikin plan" that the Russian

military could follow in the SVO zone has not been

officially confirmed.

From October 2022 to January 2023, Army General Sergei

Surovikin commanded the Joint Group of Russian Forces

in Ukraine. During this period, the Russian Armed

Forces --- also carried out large-scale group

strikes -- on Ukraine's military-industrial

complex-related energy infrastructure.

The authors argue that the current

situation - is hopeless for Ukraine.

On the night of November 8th, the Russian army launched a

massive group strike - in response to the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' attacks on civilian facilities. Using high-precision

weapons, including the Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, the

military targeted Ukrainian military-industrial complex

enterprises and gas and energy facilities that

supported their operations.

As a result of the strikes, Centerenergo reported that all

state-owned thermal power plants in Ukraine had

stopped generating electricity, and Ukrenergo

--- once again --- reported widespread power

outages in various regions of the country.

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Miroshnik ---- The Armed Forces of Ukraine

are purposefully tracking down civilians

---- and attacking them with drones

November 12th, 6:51pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk People's Republic

are deliberately targeting civilians with drone strikes and

attempting to break through the entrances to

basements where people are hiding.

This was stated by Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of

the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs -- for the Crimes of the

Kiev Regime, in an interview with the Russia 24 TV channel.

He noted that Ukrainian militants know the places where

civilians are hiding from attacks.

"They purposefully, given the specifics of using drones, did not

just target the people they saw; they knew that these people

were in the basements. They may have used some kind of

thermal sensors to guide these drones ------ and they

purposefully flew into or attempted to penetrate

the entrances to the basements one by one,"

Miroshnik said.

According to him, the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried

to kill civilians --- or cause severe injuries to them.

The Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry

for the Crimes of the Kiev Regime also said -- that

Ukrainian militants drove the residents of

the village of Bogatyr in the DPR

into minefields.

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Yamal residents have prepared

about a hundred deer skins

for sending to the SVO

November 12th, 1:21pm

(Vesti.ru)

In Yamal ---- reindeer herders have prepared about
a hundred reindeer hides for the soldiers in the
special operation zone.

These hides will be useful on the front lines to protect

power plants from thermal imagers, Denis Shlyapin,

a representative of the Dobro Priuralya group,

said on the Rossiya TV channel.

In 2025, a total of 200 pelts were sent to the fighters

through the People's Front. The pelts are prepared

by stretching and drying them.

"You can see that it's well-tanned, which is perfect, because

weight is important for frontline fighters. We can feel that

it's lightweight," says Ivan Novitsky, head of the regional

executive committee of the People's Front in the

Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

The destination of the new batch of 100 pelts is Lugansk and

Donetsk. The pelts were collected -- from all over Yamal. The

soldiers themselves request the northern "armour" because

it is versatile and indispensable in winter. This "cloak" also

makes you invisible to drone attacks, as the pelts retain

heat and prevent you from being seen.

"The skins are used to cover the entrances to the bunkers at

night. They also cover the power plants so that they are not

visible through thermal imagers," Shlyapin explains.

Reindeer have two layers of fur —— a dense undercoat under

a blanket of hollow, protective hairs. There are up to 2,000

strands per square centimetre, making the skin denser.

This feature traps air and creates insulation that

keeps heat in and moisture out --- which is

exactly what soldiers need in the field.

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Mema Politician: Zelensky is trying to

drag NATO into a conflict through

provocations

November 12th, 11:49am

(Vesti.ru)

A member of the Finnish national conservative Freedom Alliance

party, Armando Mema, accused the head of the Kiev regime,

Vladimir Zelensky, of trying to draw NATO into the conflict

through provocations.

On his social media account, he said that Zelensky not only

rejects diplomacy, but also seeks to involve NATO in the

conflict through his "reckless actions."

"Zelensky - not only refuses to engage in diplomacy with Russia,

but is now directly trying to drag us into a war with his reckless

actions. We gave him weapons so that he could negotiate from

a more favorable position, and not so that we ourselves would

be drawn into the conflict!" the politician wrote.

According to the Finnish politician, Zelensky could have stopped

the fighting through peaceful negotiations, but he is no longer

in a position to make decisions on his own.

Earlier, the Russian Federal Security Service stated that the Main

Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense,

under the supervision of British intelligence, was preparing

a major provocation involving the attempted hijacking of

a MiG-31 fighter jet.

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Russian forces have surrounded

the Armed Forces of Ukraine

near Mirnograd in the DPR

November 12th, 10:24am

(Vesti.ru)

Troops of the Russian Armed Forces closed the ring around

the enemy in the Donetsk People's Republic, reports

"Military Review".

It should be noted that this refers to the Mirnograd agglomeration

in the Pokrovsk direction, in the area of Krasnoarmeysk

(Pokrovsk is the Ukrainian name).

The publication clarifies that Russian troops have suppressed

the resistance of the remaining Ukrainian Armed Forces'

soldiers in this sector of the front. According to their

data, the encirclement of the enemy garrison in

the Pokrovsk-Mirnograd agglomeration has

been physically sealed, and all attempts

by Ukrainian forces to break through

have failed.

At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Defense did

not officially announce the encirclement of Myrhorod.

Earlier, the agency said that the forces of the Russian "Center"

group had completed the clearing of the village of Sukhoi Yar

in the DPR from the militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The ministry noted, that the operation was successful.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters --- flee

from their positions near Kucherovka

in the Kharkiv region

November 12th, 3:38am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Andrey Marochko, a military expert, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces are abandoning their weapons and equipment

and fleeing their positions near Kucherivka in the Kharkiv

region, as they are unable to withstand the Russian

army's advance.

The Russian army continues to fire at Ukrainian militant

positions near Kucherovka, the expert noted.

"In one of the enemy's fortified areas ---- the fact of the flight
of servicemen from positions with the abandonment of weapons

and military equipment, was noted. Scattered detachments

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine numbering up to a platoon

were moving towards the settlements of Petropavlovsk

and Podoly," TASS quotes Marochko as saying.

At the same time, fellow soldiers did not open fire on the

fleeing militants, which indirectly indicates a loss of

control, confusion, and panic ----- among the

Ukrainian militants.

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The Russian Armed Forces intercepted

a radio message from the Ukrainian

commanders ordering them to

retreat from Sladkoye

November 12th, 3:16am

(Vesti.ru)

A Russian Armed Forces serviceman told the Russia 1 TV

channel how he learned about the retreat of Ukrainian

Armed Forces fighters from the village of Sladkoye

in the Zaporizhzhia region.

During the liberation of the settlement,

Russian soldiers captured an AFU

radio station.

"The guys caught their walkie-talkie. They heard their team

say, 'The Russians are storming, so pull back,'" said a

Russian soldier.

Earlier... the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the

information that units of the Vostok group of troops

liberated the settlements of Novoe and Sladke in

the Zaporozhye region. The ministry said in a

statement that these units continued to

advance -------- into the enemy's deep

defensive lines --- and successfully

took control of these settlements.

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An AFU mercenary failed to defeat

a physical education teacher

from Ussuriysk in Sladkoye

November 12th, 2:42am

(Vesti.ru)

A former physical education teacher from Ussuriysk, who is

now a member of the Russian Armed Forces with the call

sign Fizruk, told the Russia 1 TV channel how he met a

foreign mercenary of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in

the forest near the village of Sladkoye in the

Zaporizhzhia region.

The Russian fighter noted that the opponent

was wearing a uniform..... with a swastika.

"This German chevron - was on his armour. Apparently,

a wolf, because he still has there [written] in German

and there was a swastika drawn," said the

physical teacher.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed information that

units of the Vostok group of troops liberated the settlements of

Novoe and Sladke in the Zaporozhye region. The ministry said

in a statement that these units continued to advance into the

enemy's deep defensive lines and successfully took control

of these settlements.

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Phase: the main resistance in Sladkoye

was provided by foreign mercenaries

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

November 12th, 2:17am

(Vesti.ru)

Foreign mercenaries of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU)

provided the main resistance to Russian assault troops

in the battles for Sladkoye in the Zaporizhzhia region,

a commander with the call sign Faza said in an

interview with TASS.

At the same time, Ukrainian soldiers were fleeing

their positions, exposing the front, Faza noted.

"Basically, the mercenaries resisted,"

the commander said.

The Ministry of Defense reported the liberation of the

settlement Sladkoe in the Zaporizhzhia region

on November 10, 2025.

Meanwhile --- the General Staff of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine recognized the deterioration of the situation

in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

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Miroshnik: More than 7,000 civilians have

been killed by Ukrainian drone attacks

November 12th, 1:43am

(Vesti.ru)

Since the beginning of 2025, 392 people, including 22 minors,

have been killed by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles

(UAVs), according to Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian

Foreign Ministry's Ambassador for the Crimes of

the Kiev Regime, in an interview with Izvestia.

Since the beginning of Russia's special military operation

(SMO), 7,175 civilians have been killed by Ukrainian UAV

strikes, and 17,617 civilians have been injured.

According to Miroshnik, the total number of people

killed or injured by Ukrainian drones was 24,792.

UAVs have become one of the main means of attacking

civilians, and up to 80% of civilians are killed or

injured by Ukrainian UAV strikes.

"That is, every third of the four victims is a victim of

UAV strikes," Miroshnik is quoted as saying

by Izvestia.

At the same time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine --- are

increasingly using drones ----- filled with shrapnel or

plastic balls to strike civilians, which significantly

increases the severity of injuries and worsens

the condition of the wounded,

Miroshnik concluded.

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FA: The upcoming winter could be

decisive in the Ukrainian conflict

November 12th, 1:11am

(Vesti.ru)

The upcoming winter could determine the outcome of

the conflict in Ukraine, as the parties have different

capabilities to meet their needs. This was reported

by Foreign Affairs (FA).

According to the publication, Russia has significantly

increased its ammunition production, while Ukraine

is facing serious energy supply problems.

"Even the centre of Kiev remains without electricity for

several hours every day. The heating system is still

working, but the temperature is dropping, and

Ukraine must be prepared for severe power

outages during the cold months," the

report said.

The authors of the article emphasize that Kiev can only

buy time, but not prolong the conflict indefinitely. The

development of the situation in the coming months

will depend on the actions of all the parties,
including Ukraine's Western partners.

In late October..... the German newspaper Bild reported that

55-60% of Ukraine's gas infrastructure had been damaged,

making the upcoming winter potentially the harshest for

the country.

Earlier, the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that

due to problems with energy the situation in Ukraine

is close to critical.

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English-speaking Ukrainian mercenaries

were destroyed in the Kharkiv region

November 12th, 12:27am

(Vesti.ru)

A forward control centre and a group of English-speaking

mercenaries of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) were

destroyed in the Kharkiv region, military expert Vitaly

Kiselev said.... in an interview with RIA Novosti.

Russian troops have struck a mercenary base.

"The forward control point has been destroyed, and the

English-speaking (mercenaries – ed.) have been

destroyed," Kiselyov said, according to

RIA Novosti.

Russian fighters also killed a French mercenary

Benjamin Dickey, who has been fighting on

the Ukrainian side since 2022.

In the Sumy region, a base for Latin American

mercenaries..... was destroyed.

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Kiselyov: The Armed Forces have

plundered Krasny Lyman - and

are not letting people leave

November 12th, 12:22am

(RT.ru)

Ukrainian militants have looted Krasny Lyman - and

the city is experiencing water and food shortages.

This is reported by RIA Novosti, citing military

expert, Vitaly Kiselyov.

"In the water supply system, the Ukrainian army stole

pumps and electric motors and sold them for scrap

metal in Sloviansk," he said.

According to Kiselyov, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

are also preventing people from leaving the city.

Part of the Ukrainian group in Kupyansk was blocked

on the left bank of the Oskol River, and it is being

tried to be deblocked from the encirclement

...by other Ukrainian military units.

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Mash: The bomb disguised as money

in Krasnogorsk was filled with nails

November 11th, 11:32pm

(RT.ru)

The explosive device that injured a minor in Krasnogorsk,

near Moscow, was also filled with damaging elements.

This is reported by Mash.

"The projectile ------- was filled with nails," the Telegram

channel reported, citing a friend of the victim's family.

In Krasnogorsk, near Moscow - a 9-year-old boy picked up

money on the street, after which there was an explosion

— his hand was blown off.

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Expert Yeranosyan: Serious events... are

taking place in the Zaporizhzhia region

for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

November 11th, 7:29pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine --- for many years --- built defensive

structures in the village of Gulyai-pole in the Zaporozhye region,

but now their strengthening... is under threat. Currently, serious

events are unfolding in the region for the Armed Forces of

Ukraine. Vladimir Eranosyan, an associate professor at

the Financial University under the Government of the

Russian Federation and a military expert, said this

in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV channel.

According to him, the Russian military may cut off the road

leading to the village of Pokrovskoye --- in the near future.

"Gulyai-Pole, as a fortress that has been fortified for many years,

is largely under threat. The roads, including the highway that

leads to Pokrovskoye, will be cut off in the near future, and

the road bypasses will be under fire. This indicates - that

very serious events will unfold in the near future, which

will mean another encirclement and possibly.... an

operational encirclement for the Armed Forces

of Ukraine," the expert said.

According to Yeranosyan, it will be difficult

for the Ukrainian militants to retreat in

this direction... if they do not

decide to surrender.

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Expert Dzherelievsky: Russian Armed

Forces Covered 8 km in One Day

in the Zaporizhzhia Region

November 11th, 6:59pm

(Vesti.ru)

In an interview with Russia 24 TV channel, Boris Dzherelievsky,

editor of the magazine "Logistics of the Russian Armed Forces"

- said that the Russian Armed Forces had advanced more than

8 kilometres in the Zaporizhzhia region, in one day. Russia's

troops ---- are actively advancing in this direction, he said.

"The Russian Armed Forces - have advanced by 8 kilometres

or even more in the last day. However, they are moving not

towards Hulyaiopil, but rather ----- towards Orekhiv and

Malaya Tokmachka," he emphasized.

In addition, Dzherelyevsky said that the Russian military had

used armoured group tactics, which had not been used in

the SVO zone recently.

"That is, they entered the village, first overcame the enemy's

defensive line and entered the village on armoured vehicles
--- dismounted, and gained a foothold there," he explained.

This situation was made possible --- by our absolute superiority,

not only in manpower, but also in the air, the expert concluded.

On November 9, the Russian army liberated the village of Rybnoye

in the Zaporizhzhia region. On November 10, the Russian Ministry

of Defense announced the liberation of Novoye and Sladkoye.

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Expert Orlov: The Russian Armed Forces may find

themselves in the rear of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces.... in the Zaporizhzhia region

November 11th, 6:26pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian military personnel may infiltrate the rear of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces in the Zaporizhzhia region. This was stated by

Vladimir Orlov, a military expert and chairman of the Vech

public organization, on the Russia 24 TV channel.

According to him, the enemy is currently

experiencing difficulties in this area.

"They are facing a very serious problem in the Zaporozhye

direction. The units that are currently stationed south
of Zaporozhye are at risk of being outflanked by
our forces," Orlov said.

By getting behind the Ukrainian militants ------ the Russian Armed

Forces will make it more difficult for them to defend Zaporozhye

and create problems in terms of logistics, supply, and other

issues. In this regard, according to the expert, the

Ukrainian Armed Forces ....are forming a new

bridgehead in the Zaporozhye direction.

"And now they need to take some emergency actions - in order to

either transfer the reserves of the central Donetsk direction and

open the direction to Izyum and Poltava, or try to save his units

by some other means," Orlov said.

In addition, he emphasized that the Ukrainian militants

are regrouping ....in the central Donetsk direction.

Earlier, a Vostok fighter told how the Russian Armed Forces

liberated Rybnoye in the Zaporizhzhia region. According to

him, the Russian military had to overcome the “traps” of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine - in the form of previously

unknown mines.

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Expert Knutov: The Russian Armed Forces

"locked" the Ukrainian Armed Forces

in Dimitrov and Krasnoarmeysk

November 11th, 5:56pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military has "locked" Ukrainian militants in

Dimitrov and Krasnoarmeysk, military expert Yuri

Knutov said, in an interview with Russia 24

TV channel. He noted that the Ukrainian

military personnel -- have almost no

way out of these territories.

"We have dissected this Pokrovsko-Mirnogradskaya (Russian:

Krasnoarmeysko-Dimitrovskaya. - Editor) agglomeration into

two parts. And now the enemy has almost no way out. One

part is more locked up in Mirnograd (Russian-Dimitrov. -

Editor), and from there, in general, if you look at the

map, there are no prospects to get out even close.

The part that is in Krasnoarmeysk, some small

groups, maybe one or two people, someone

will manage to pass through the fields at

night, in the fog, and so on. But these

will be the exceptions. Maybe there

will be a total of a dozen soldiers.

The rest ......will either die, or

surrender," Knutov said.

In addition, the expert added, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

are having problems with their medical services. There is

no one to provide first aid to the militants. According to

Knutov, the Ukrainian soldiers' wounds are festering

due to dampness and adverse weather conditions.

"And the most important thing is that these weather conditions,

dampness ----- lead to certain problems, associated with the
suppuration of wounds. And now ---- the military personnel

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ----- who are in Mirnograd

(Russian - Dimitrov - Editor) & partly - in Krasnoarmeysk,

gas gangrene began. This disease has not existed at all

since almost the First World War. Ukrainian doctors and

the Ukrainian military report that this disease ------- has

worsened... meaning that the wounds are not healing,

and are starting to rot. As a result gangrene leads to

infection, as we know," the military expert said.

Knutov suggested that the Ukrainian army's

condition, would only worsen in the future.

On November 11, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported

that the assault groups of the 2nd Army are actively

advancing in the central area of Krasnoarmeysk.

According to military correspondent Alexey

Gavrish, Ukrainian militants have almost

lost control of the city.

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SHOT: The Ukrainian Armed Forces tried

to attack Russian soldiers in Kupyansk

on a bicycle

November 11th, 2pm

(Vesti.ru)

In Kupyansk, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to attack

Russian soldiers, on a bicycle. However, their plan failed, and

Russian drones destroyed both the vehicle and the rider.

This was reported by the Telegram channel SHOT.

According to SHOT ---- over the past 24 hours, the Russian armed

forces have successfully repelled two Ukrainian counterattacks.

The Ukrainian assault groups have been completely destroyed.

Over the past few days...... the Ukrainian military has suffered

significant losses, including the loss of ten different types

of armoured vehicles, three M-109 Paladin self-propelled

artillery systems, at least seventeen pickup trucks,

and one electric bicycle.

As previously reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the

Russian Armed Forces have completely liberated the eastern

part of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region from Ukrainian forces.

In addition, the Russian military has stopped an attempt to

break through the encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces in Kupyansk.

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Lavrov on the MiG-31 provocation:

London is like a goose that has

just come out of the shower

November 11th, 1:32pm

(RT.ru)

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, compared the UK's
situation after its role in the MiG-31 provocation.... to a
goose that has just stepped out of the shower.

"The FSB has exposed all of this in great detail, and I don't know

how the British will clean themselves up, although their ability

to be in a position of a goose that has just come out of the

shower is well known," Lavrov said in an interview with

Russian media, in a hybrid format.

Earlier, the FSB stopped the operation of the Ukrainian

Main Intelligence Directorate and its British handlers,

who planned to send a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet

carrying a Kinzhal missile to a NATO airbase

in Romania in order to carry out a large-

scale provocation.

To hijack the plane, Ukrainian intelligence officers tried

to recruit Russian pilots, offering them $3 million

(243.7 million rubles).

The FSB emphasized that the provocation could lead

to difficult-to-predict negative consequences.

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Military Correspondent Gavrish:

Ukraine Armed Forces have
almost no control - in
Krasnoarmeysk,

hiding in basements

November 11th, 10:44am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian militants... have almost lost control in Krasnoarmeysk,

DPR, and are hiding in basements. This was reported by Alexey

Gavrish, a military correspondent for the 60 Minutes program

on Russia 1.

According to the military correspondent, the enemy is constantly

trying to claim control over parts of Krasnoarmeysk, but this

information does not correspond to reality. The Ukrainian

Armed Forces have practically lost control over the city.

"Our military personnel are scattered throughout the city ------- but of

course, there is still a lot of cleaning up to be done, and there are

still many gray areas and basements where the Ukrainian Armed

Forces are hiding. The enemy is constantly trying to portray on

maps that they still have some control over the area, but in

reality, the Ukrainian Armed Forces no longer have any

control," Gavrish said.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the assault

groups of the 2nd Army are actively advancing in the central

area of Krasnoarmeysk. A video has appeared showing a

column of Russian assault troops entering the city....

under the cover of fog.

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The Russian Aerospace Forces

launched a retaliatory strike

on the F-16 airfield ----

in response to the

provocation by

the MiG-31

November 11th, 6:25am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Aerospace Forces launched a strike using Kinzhal

hypersonic missiles at the Starokonstantinov airfield in the

Khmelnitsky region, where US F-16 fighter jets were

stationed. This was reported by the Federal

Security Service.

The FSB's statement indicates that the strike was a response

to the failed operation by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense's

Main Intelligence Directorate... to hijack a Russian MiG-31

carrying hypersonic missiles.

"As a response to the provocation from November 9 to 10 this

year, a strike by the Russian Aerospace Forces --- using

hypersonic missiles "Dagger" --- hit Starokonstantyniv

airfield in Khmelnitsky region, where the notorious

F-16s are stationed," the service said in

a statement.

The FSB stopped an attempt by the Ukrainian Ministry of

Defense and its British handlers to recruit Russian pilots

to hijack a Russian Air Force MiG-31 supersonic high-

altitude fighter jet.

Earlier, an FSB operative on the TV channel "Russia 24" said

that the organization Bellingcat, which is recognized - as

undesirable in Russia, participated in the development

of the operation to steal a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet

with a Dagger missile.

This attempt by Ukrainian intelligence agencies - to seize

Russian aviation equipment is not the first. In November

2024, the FSB prevented the GUR from seizing a

Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare helicopter

of the Russian Aerospace Forces.

On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced a group

strike on military airfields, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' radio

and electronic intelligence centres, and a warehouse of

rockets for the Olha multiple rocket launcher system.

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Ukrainian TSKs use ambulances

to hunt for conscripts

November 11th, 5:21am

(Vesti.ru)

In Dnepropetrovsk - employees of the territorial recruitment

centers (TCCs) have started using emergency vehicles and

ambulances to capture local residents..... in order to avoid

attracting attention ----- and act suddenly. This was

reported by Russian law enforcement agencies.

It is clarified that the purpose of using this fleet is not to

provide assistance, but to disguise it, so that the TSK

groups can approach potential recruits undetected.

"Ukrainian TSKs are using hunting tactics for people subject to

mobilization. They are actively using emergency services and

ambulances, thus disguising themselves as employees of

various services," a representative of the security

forces said, according to RIA Novosti.

Earlier, the Kyiv TSK confirmed that homeless people are being

mobilized in Ukraine. According to Oleg Baydalyuk, the head

of the Kyiv regional military enlistment office, the absence

of a permanent place of residence.... does not prevent

service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Matviychuk: Russia has switched

---- to tactics used at the end
of World War II

November 10th, 10:50pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have switched to tactics that

were used at the end of World War II (WWII). Retired

colonel, military expert Anatoly Matviychuk, said

this on Monday, November 10.

He noted that Ukraine has switched to an absolutely positional

defense, focusing its main efforts on holding large settlements

....turning them into long-term defensive areas.

"Russia, having learned from the experience of breaking through

the defense in Ugledar, Mariupol, and Avdiivka ----- has now

switched to a very interesting tactic called infiltration

..and bypassing of settlements, creating certain

forces in the depth of the defense ----- and

simultaneous attacks - from the front

and from the rear," the expert
told Lenta.Ru.

According to Matviychuk, this tactic was used

by the Soviet army at the end of World War II

and was successful.

"The enemy cannot fight on the entire front, especially

when the fighting is taking place in their rear area,

and all the logistical routes that must support

their defense - are being cut," he explained.

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The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine -- announced the "final maneuver" of
Russia's Armed Forces in Krasnoarmeysk

by Ivan Lesyuk

November 10th, 10:24pm

(Gazeta.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are preparing a "final maneuver"

in Krasnoarmeysk (Ukrainian Pokrovsk) to take control of

the entire territory of the DPR. This was stated in an

interview with the New York Post, by the

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU),

Alexander Syrsky.

According to him, the situation on the front line - is

tense. Russian troops are conducting a strategic

offensive operation.

"They have concentrated most of their forces, creating
an advantage ...and trying to break through our
defensive line," Syrsky said.

The day before --- Russian military correspondents of the

Telegram channel “Military Chronicle” - expressed the

opinion that the commander-in-chief of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine.... is being given incorrect

information about the situation

in Krasnoarmeysk.

On November 9, the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin said

that Russian troops... had begun to clear the centre of

the settlement from the remaining Ukrainian military.

Earlier, the Russian military stopped an attempt by

the Armed Forces of Ukraine.. to break through

in Krasnoarmeysk.

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TASS: The Armed Forces of Ukraine

....are abandoning the bodies of

fallen soldiers in Kupyansk

November 10th, 7:52pm

(RT.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces command is

abandoning the bodies of fallen soldiers

in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast.

This was reported by TASS, citing Russian

law enforcement agencies.

"During their advance in the city, the soldiers of the 6th

Army of the Zapad group encountered a large number

of corpses of Ukrainian soldiers who had been killed

and abandoned by their own commanders,"

the agency quoted the source as saying.

According to him, Ukrainian troops do not even try

to evacuate the bodies of fallen soldiers when

they retreat from their positions.

Earlier, the Russian Armed Forces completely liberated

the territory of the production plant in Kupyansk.

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Sladkov: Heavy Ukrainian UAVs Cause

Problems Near Krasnoarmeysk

and Dimitrov

November 10th, 6:03pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army is strengthening its positions around

Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov, where significant forces

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are surrounded.

Every step of advancement is not easy, as enemy

drones cause great difficulties, said VGTRK

military correspondent Alexander Sladkov

in the 60 Minutes program on the

Rossiya TV channel.

According to Sladkov, Russian troops are entering the area

in assault groups, saturating the combat formations. This

is not an easy task, as the enemy has a significant

number of kamikaze drones ---- and is actively

using them.

"A huge problem is the large heavy copters that drop 82-mm

anti-tank mines on us. This is a serious factor. We shoot

down, we strike from our side, the situation, in general,

is controlled. But ------- not easy, " the military

commander said.

According to him, the situation is changing every minute, and

it cannot yet be said that the enemy in the "boilers" near

Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov has been abandoned and

is uncontrollable.

"So far, there is organized resistance to our movement, and

every step is taken heroically. Two or three people - are

going forward. And if we indicate our presence in a

certain forest, it does not mean that a regiment is

already dug in there, ready to repel all attacks,"

the war correspondent explained.

According to Sladkov, the Russian Army is advancing carefully

and prudently, saving its people, and is on its way - to defeat

the enemy groups in Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov.

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Lukashenko: The Oreshnik Complex

Will Move Around Belarus

November 10th, 12:20pm

(Vesti.ru)

According to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, the

Russian Oreshnik missile system, which will be deployed in

Belarus in December, will patrol specific areas.

According to him, the complex will be able to

strike from any of these points, if necessary.

"We will not disclose the details. This is a mobile complex,

and it will never stay in one place," Lukashenko said,

according to the BELTA news agency.

On November 2, Alexander Shpakovsky, a member of the House

of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, said

that the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in the

country, would be another element in strengthening the

republic's defense capabilities.

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Assault squad of the group "West" of the

Russian Armed Forces continues to

move forward in Kupyansk

November 10th, 12:17pm

(Vesti.ru)

The assault detachment of the Zapad group of forces continues

to advance in Kupyansk, fulfilling its assigned tasks. This was

announced by the commander of the squad with the call sign

Trapper on the video of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

"We continue to move forward, and we will

complete the task," the commander said.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian

military repelled three Ukrainian attacks near Kupyansk over

the past day. According to the head of the Donetsk People's

Republic, Denis Pushilin, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are

trying to break out of Kupyansk - through Grishino.

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Poddubny on Syrsky's
Krasnoarmeysk plan:

Kiev continues its
bloody harvest

November 10th, 10:46am

(Vesti.ru)

The Kiev regime continues to reap a bloody harvest. This

is how VGTRK war correspondent, and Hero of Russia,

Yevgeny Poddubny commented... on the presence

of a plan for the deblockade of Krasnoarmeysk

--- by the commander-in-chief of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky.

Poddubny noted --- that Syrsky's plan to deblockade

Krasnoarmeysk is gaining new details: according

to the Ukrainian general, the Armed Forces of

Ukraine have plans "A", "B", and "C" for

"ad hoc" actions.

"In implementing this plan, Syrsky places great hopes on

the militants of the 425th separate assault Regiment

(Skala), which is now -- allegedly -- "effectively

operating" in the Krasnoarmeysky direction,

where Kiev has "everything under control."

Deja vu. Neither the Artemivsk meat

grinder nor the Kursk adventure

taught the Ukrainian command

anything. The Kiev regime

continues to reap a

bloody harvest,"

said Yevgeny

Poddubny.

Earlier, military expert Yuri Knutov, in a comment to

the TV channel "Russia 24" said that Syrsky would

do his own troops a disservice, by transferring

additional forces from other directions to

the city of Krasnoarmeysk in the DPR.

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The Russian Armed Forces --- strike

Ukrainian radio intelligence centre

November 10th, 10:09am

(Vesti.ru)

On the night of November 10, the Russian Armed Forces

launched a group strike with precision weapons,

including Kinzhal missiles, against Ukrainian

military-industrial complex facilities. This

was reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

It is reported that the strikes were carried out

in response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on

civilian facilities in Russia.

As a result of the Russian Armed Forces' actions, military

airfields, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' radio and

electronic reconnaissance centre, and a

warehouse of rockets.. for the Olha

multiple rocket launcher system

- were hit.

In addition, Russian forces struck the assembly

facilities and storage areas for long-range

unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Peskov: Russia... would like to end the

Ukrainian conflict, but it is important

to achieve its goals

November 10th, 9:48am

(Vesti.ru)

Russia is interested in the conflict in Ukraine being resolved as

soon as possible, but it is important that the initial goals of

the special military operation -- are achieved. This was

stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin's press

secretary, Dmitry Peskov.

He noted that the conflict could only end

- once Russia had fulfilled its objectives.

"Of course, we would like this conflict to end as soon as possible.

It can end when Russia achieves the goals it set out to achieve,"

Peskov told reporters.

Earlier, Peskov also reported that the process of settling the

Ukrainian conflict is slowing down due to a pause caused

by the Ukrainian side’s unwillingness.... to engage in

political and diplomatic negotiations. According

to him, there is a lack of trust between Russia

& Ukraine, which makes it difficult to move

forward towards resolving the conflict.

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The Russian army liberated three

settlements --- in the special

operation zone in one day

by Lyudmila Petrova

November 10th, 9:46am

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

The Russian Armed Forces liberated Sladkoye and Novoye in

the Zaporizhzhia region, as well as Gnatovka in the DPR.

This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The ministry noted that Sladkoye and Novoye came under the control

of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation as a result of

the actions of units of the Vostok group of troops, which

continue to advance into the depth of the defense of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to the Ministry of Defense - the 1435th Motorized
Rifle Regiment of the 2nd Army liberated Gnatovka during
the destruction of the encircled Ukrainian Armed

Forces units ---- near Krasnoarmeysk

(once.. Pokrovsk).

The day before, it became known about the liberation of the

settlement of Rybnoye in the Zaporozhye region, by the

fighters of the Vostok group. During its release, the

Russian military destroyed up to a platoon of

soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Pushilin: The Armed Forces of Ukraine are

trying to leave Dimitrov by changing into

civilian clothes

November 10th, 6:56am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian soldiers are trying to break out of the encirclement

near Dimitrov by disguising themselves as civilians, Denis

Pushilin said in an exclusive interview with Russia 24.

According to him, special attention is paid to civilians in

large settlements and such cases are being monitored.

"We see and record, as is the case before the complete

liberation of settlements, that the enemy is trying to

change into civilian clothes - and try to leave in

civilian clothes. However - our soldiers are

already experienced in this situation,"

Pushilin said.

Earlier, in an interview with VTV correspondent Andrey

Rudenko, for his author's Telegram channel, Pushilin

stated that the combat operations of Russian units

in the Dnipropetrovsk region, create a security

bridgehead ----- for the Velikonovoselkovsky

district of the Donetsk People's Republic.

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Expert Seleznev: The South-Donetsk direction

has become the most dangerous..... for the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

November 10th, 1:11am

(Vesti.ru)

The South-Donetsk direction --- has now become the most

threatening for the Ukrainian side. This was stated on

the air of the Rossiya 24 TV channel --- by Denis

Seleznev, a military observer and author of

the Telegram channel -- Specifically.

According to him, the Russian army's offensive

is causing panic among Ukrainian militants.

"Moreover, the southern-Donetsk direction is now becoming

the most threatening for the Ukrainian side, where the

Russian army is advancing at a relatively high pace

in the direction of Zaporozhye.... bypassing the

fortifications.. in the area of Gulyai-Pole and

Orekhov that the Ukrainian army has been

building there since 2022. The pace of

this offensive is causing significant

concerns..... among Ukrainian

experts," he said.

Earlier, military correspondent, Vladimir Razin, said that the

advance of the Russian Armed Forces towards Gulyai-Pole

was from several directions: southern and eastern.

He pointed out that from the eastern direction, the advance

of the Russian military is the most active and at the same

time settlements on the border with the Dnipropetrovsk

region ---- are being liberated.

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Guard Private Yershov destroyed

two Ukrainian FPV drones - and

saved the self-propelled gun

November 8th, 10:55pm

(Izvestia.ru)

During the special military operation, the senior driver-mechanic

of the howitzer self-propelled artillery division, Private Evgeny

Ershov, destroyed two FPV drones of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine with his professional actions and helped to

preserve the Msta-S self-propelled artillery unit

(SAU). This was reported by the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

During the Russian offensive, the soldier demonstrated

exceptional courage and professionalism. His mission

was to suppress enemy artillery and mortar batteries,

tanks, and strongholds. Despite the intense artillery

fire, when his self-propelled gun was under attack,

Yershov's skill allowed him to quickly relocate

the vehicle to a safe position, saving the

lives of his crew.

While continuing to carry out the combat mission from a new

point, he also effectively covered the vehicle from possible

air attacks. Upon detecting approaching FPV drones, he

immediately opened fire with his standard weapon,

shooting down two enemy drones.

After expending all of his ammunition, Ershov skillfully

maneuvered the self-propelled gun to a safe area. His

professional actions played a crucial role in

preserving the military equipment

and personnel.

Thanks to the well-coordinated actions of the crew -- led

by Yershov, enemy firing points were suppressed and a

stronghold was destroyed, which was an important

contribution to the advance of Russian motorized

rifle units.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the decisive actions

of Junior Lieutenant Mikhail Silishchev, whose unit was able

to withstand an enemy attack and destroy a Ukrainian

intelligence group, thanks to a deceptive maneuver

devised by the junior lieutenant himself.

During the defensive operations, in a strategically important area,

a motorized rifle unit under the command of the junior lieutenant

demonstrated outstanding courage and professionalism.

Despite the constant artillery fire and attacks by unmanned aerial

vehicles, the unit held its ground --- and refused to yield to the

enemy's pressure. Silishchev's initiative and leadership,

combined with the unit's cohesion, led to the

successful elimination of an enemy

reconnaissance group, thwarting

their plans for a breakthrough.

During a second attempt at an offensive, Junior Lieutenant

Silishchev made a bold decision -- to carry out a deceptive

maneuver. Under his leadership, a group of his soldiers

flanked the enemy and delivered a devastating blow.

This well-executed tactical move significantly weakened the

enemy, resulting in the destruction of a Ukrainian Armed

Forces unit, four UAVs, and three FPV drones. With

significant losses and the inability to continue

their offensive, the enemy was forced

to retreat.

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Syrsky's report on Russia's Armed Forces'

offensive ---- has now been made public

by Alexandra Sinitsyna
(Night Line Editor)

November 8th, 9:23pm

(Lenta.ru)

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU),

Alexander Syrsky, reported to Kiev on November 8, about

the situation at the front. According to him - the Russian

Armed Forces launched an offensive on several sectors

of the front at once, the Telegram channel "Resident"

reports ------ with reference to a source in the

presidential office.

The channel's interlocutor, described the situation in Volchansk and
Kupiansk as "very difficult for the Armed Forces of Ukraine."

Ukrainian troops are attempting to break through the

encirclement and reach the Oskol River, but their

counterattacks are not yielding results.

The source also spoke about the situation in Krasnoarmeysk

(Ukrainian name Pokrovsk) and Dimitrov (Ukrainian name —

Myrnograd). “We have already lost Pokrovsk and fighting

is going on for the de-blockade of Myrnograd. In the

Zaporizhzhia region, we may lose Gulyai-Pole

next month,” he predicted.

Earlier, the military blogger, Yuri Podolyaka, said that the Russian

army ...could reach the rear of the Ukrainian Armed Forces units

located in Orekhov. At the same time, the Ukrainian troops do

not have prepared defense lines in this direction, as the

command.... expected an offensive from the south.

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In Ternopil, a Ukrainian man fell

-- from the fifth floor of the TSK

building to escape mobilization

November 8th, 3:07pm

(RT.ru)

A resident of Ternopil in western Ukraine fell from the fifth

floor of a local TSK building ----- while fleeing mobilization.

This was reported by the Ukrainian publication STRANA.ua.

According to the publication, the man..... is currently in

intensive care. His condition has not been disclosed.

Earlier, it was reported about an incident in the

Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, where a TSK car

hit a person -- several times.

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All state-owned thermal power plants

have been shut down in Ukraine

November 8th, 3:06pm

(Vesti.ru)

All of Ukraine's state-owned thermal power plants - are

currently shut down - and there is no generation.... as

reported by the state-owned company Centerenergo.

The reason for the shutdown --------- was the

attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

"We ----- have stopped. There is zero generation now. Zero!

We have lost what we were restoring around the clock.

Completely!", wrote Centerenergo on its Facebook

page (banned in Russia ---- owned by the Meta

Corporation and recognized as extremist).

On November 4, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on

the Russian Armed Forces' strikes on energy facilities that

support Ukraine's military-industrial complex. Later,

VGTRK war correspondent, and Hero of Russia,

Yevgeny Poddubny ------- revealed the Russian

forces' destruction of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' transport & energy infrastructure,

in the Dnepropetrovsk & Odessa regions.

In some areas, shutdown schedules have

been introduced to stabilize the system.

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Zelensky demanded sanctions against

Russian energy after the airstrikes

on Ukraine

November 8th, 12:33pm

(Vesti.ru)

The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky..... has issued

an appeal demanding restrictive measures against Russia's

entire energy sector, following the nighttime airstrikes on

Ukraine. He published the corresponding statement

on his Telegram channel.

"Russian strikes show that the pressure

should be stronger," he wrote.

There was also a demand --- for the immediate

confiscation of frozen Russian assets abroad.

On November 8, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that

the Russian Armed Forces had launched a massive attack,

including the use of Kinzhal hypersonic missiles ---- on

Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises

and gas and energy facilities.

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US airstrikes in Caribbean, Pacific

violating intl. humanitarian law:

UN chief

November 8th, 11:17am

(PressTV)

The UN chief has expressed support for the legal view

that condemns the US airstrikes in the Caribbean and

Pacific regions --- as violations of international

humanitarian law.

UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Friday that UN Secretary-

General Antonio Guterres supports the views of the UN High

Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, that the US

airstrikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, violate

international human rights law.

Echoing the views of Turk, the spokesperson said, “none of the

individuals on the targeted boats appear to pose an imminent

threat to the lives of others - or otherwise justify the use of

lethal armed force against them under international law.”

The spokesperson added, “We want to make sure that established

law enforcement methods are used... to deal with questions of

illegal trafficking on the high seas,” the spokesperson said.

On October 31, Turk issued a statement urging the United States

to stop its attacks. The Trump administration “must halt such

attacks and take all measures necessary to prevent the

extrajudicial killing of people aboard these boats,

whatever the criminal conduct alleged

against them.”

'Trump is killing poor people': Carribean

villagers blast deadly US strike

US military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea have been

condemned by the mourning relatives of the deceased

victims, saying the Trump administration is killing

"poor people."

However, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth remained defiant,

announcing on Thursday that US forces had targeted another

vessel in the Caribbean and will continue to do so as long

as the Trump administration sees it as necessary.

Hegseth, in a statement posted on X, claimed the US forces’

latest attack was on a boat allegedly smuggling drugs

across the Caribbean Sea. The attack --- left three

more people dead, bringing the death toll to 70.

A total of 18 vessels have been destroyed - so far - by the Trump

administration, which claims, with undocumented accusations,

that Caracas is involved in drug trafficking. However, political

analysts say that the US is planning “regime change”

in Venezuela.

A US military buildup near Venezuela, coupled with

unsubstantiated drug-trafficking accusations

against the Maduro government signals

Washington’s renewed push for

“regime change” in Caracas

---- says Steve Ellner, the

Venezuela based

author and
analyst.

Steve Ellner, an associate managing editor of the journal

Latin American Perspectives, and a retired professor at

the Universidad de Oriente in Venezuela, told Press TV

website in an interview that the US President Donald

Trump’s comments regarding his intentions - are

“contradictory,” referring to the US president

claiming that he isn't considering strikes

on the Latin American country.

“Recently --- he denied that he plans on attacking Venezuela, but

prior to that, he indicated that some kind of military action on

the ground is forthcoming. I believe the military threats

against Venezuela --- are designed to pressure the

Venezuelan military to move against Maduro,”

Ellner said.

“That --- is also the reason why he increased the bounty on Maduro’s

head from $25 million to $50 million, twice the amount offered for

the capture of Osama Bin Laden. The first Trump administration

tried to intimidate the Venezuelan military into overthrowing

Maduro, and now it’s employing the same tactic ------- by

intensifying the threats.”

A US military buildup near the shores of Venezuela, combined

with the American forces' strikes on boats in the region over

unsubstantiated allegations of drug smuggling, has

escalated tensions in the Caribbean to a level

unprecedented in decades.

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Defense Ministry: Ukrainian losses

in the SVO zone amounted to

1,330 militants per day

November 8th, 9:23am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 1,330 Ukrainian

Armed Forces fighters over the past 24 hours. This was

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Fighters of the group of forces "North" killed up to 195 Ukrainian

soldiers, "West " – more than 220, "South" – up to 80, "Center" –

more than 480. Groups "East" and "Dnipro" killed 285 and 70

militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, respectively.

In addition to human losses, the Armed Forces also lost

18 tanks and other armoured military vehicles, as well

as two multiple rocket launchers.

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Ukrainian militants surrounded

in Dimitrov, DPR, began

to surrender

November 8th, 2:20am

(Vesti.ru)

Militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), who were

surrounded in Dimitrov in the Donetsk People's Republic,

began to surrender, military expert Andrey Marochko

said in an interview with TASS.

Russian troops are advancing in the Krasnoarmeysk-Rodinskoye

sector and encircling the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Dimitrov.

"In the area of Dimitrov, a Ukrainian group ---- is surrounded. There

were reports of still isolated cases of surrender. But I can predict

that in the near future there will be a lot more people who want

to lay down their arms. In fact, the Ukrainian militants are still

using the reserves that they had. And next week they won't

have any supplies or ammunition. Therefore, they will have

to choose between life and death," TASS quoted Marochko

as saying.

Meanwhile, the Russian army is

expanding its control zone

--- in Dimitrov.

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A fighter of the Vostok group of troops

told.... how Uspenovka was liberated

November 8th, 2:09am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the liberation of the

village of Uspenovka in the Zaporozhye region. This is one

of the key defense points of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

on the left bank of the Yanchur River. The enemy had

built a fortified area there and equipped powerful

firing positions, but this did not help.

A Russian Armed Forces soldier told the Russia 1 TV channel

how they defeated the enemy and raised Russian flags over

the village.

Stormtroopers of the 218th Guards Regiment of the 5th army of

the Vostok group, participated in the liberation of Uspenovka.

"We entered confidently, literally flowing into the village, and

passed through the industrial zone. Street by street, we

cleared the houses. Every house, every basement.

We defeated the enemy," said one of the soldiers.

The path to the village was not easy. The Russian military

waded across the Yanchur River, which was close

to freezing.

As a result of the successful actions of the Russian troops - a

victory was won. In the area of Uspenovka, the Vostok group

expanded the control zone to 7 sq kilometres, completely

freeing more than 1,100 buildings. The Armed Forces of

Ukraine suffered serious losses in manpower, and the

fleet of armoured vehicles of the Kiev army... was

also significantly reduced.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense published a video

of the liberation of the village of Uspenovka, in the

Zaporizhzhia region, on its Telegram channel.

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Russian troops have reached

the eastern outskirts of

Krasny Liman

November 8th, 12:41am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have come close to the eastern outskirts of

Krasny Liman (Ukrainian name: Liman) in the Donetsk

People's Republic, military expert Andrey Marochko

said in an interview with TASS.

According to the expert, fierce battles are taking place, in

the vicinity of Krasny Liman, near Drobyshevo and Stavki.

"Russian fighters have moved very close to the eastern

outskirts of Krasny Liman. In general, the operational

and tactical situation suggests... that direct fighting

will begin in the city limits of Krasny Liman, in the

near future," TASS quotes Marochko as saying.

Over the past few days, Russian units have pushed through

Ukrainian defenses east of Krasny Lyman, as well as near

Drobyshevo and Stavki, and have taken new positions

and destroyed enemy fortifications.

Meanwhile, Russian fighters took control of the road between

Seversk and Krasny Lyman, which is the main supply route

for Ukrainian troops in Krasny Lyman.

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Marochko: Residents have left Volchansk,

and the city has been completely

destroyed

November 8th, 12:25am

(Vesti.ru)

Residents of Volchansk in the Kharkiv region have left

the city, military expert Andrey Marochko said in an

interview with TASS.

All the houses and infrastructure in the city

have been destroyed, the expert said.

"Regarding the humanitarian component of Volchansk:

Unfortunately, I have to point out that this is just

....another point on the map. During the active

fighting all the infrastructure was destroyed

- there is not a single surviving building.

According to my information, the

civilian population has left this

locality, there are no more

civilians... in Volchansk,"

TASS quoted Marochko

as saying.

Meanwhile, Russian troops have

liberated more than 70%

of Volchansk.

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Air defense forces repelled an UAV attack

on the energy infrastructure of the

Volgograd region

November 7th, 11:54pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The air defense forces (ADF) repelled a massive attack by

Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on energy

infrastructure facilities in the Volgograd region.

This was announced by the region's governor, Andrey

Bocharov, on November the 8th --- Moscow time.

"The air defense forces -- of the Ministry of Defense of

the Russian Federation repelled a massive attack by

unmanned aerial vehicles on energy infrastructure

facilities," the governor is quoted as saying in the

Telegram channel of the administration of the

Volgograd region.

It is clarified that repair services have begun to restore

the power supply to the settlements adjacent to the

Balashovskaya power line substation. In addition,

the governor added that there were no injuries

or damage to residential buildings, as a

result of the incident.

Earlier in the day, the governor of the Belgorod region,

Vyacheslav Gladkov --- said that two civilians were

injured in a Ukrainian drone strike in the region.

One man was diagnosed with a shrapnel wound to the

back and another with a shrapnel wound to the thigh.

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Sky News: British Soldiers Experience

Health Issues After Testing the MBT

November 7th, 10:38pm

(RT.ru)

The British military has started experiencing health

problems after testing the Ajax armoured vehicles.

"Soldiers were forced to go to the hospital this summer

due to hearing problems, and other ailments, after

testing the Ajax armoured vehicle... for the

British Army," reports Sky News,

citing sources.

However, the article states that concerns about

personnel safety remain, as military personnel

are still being injured.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces commanders

do not evacuate wounded fighters

in the Krasnolimansk direction

November 7th, 10:13pm

(RT.ru)

The commanders - of the 60th Mechanized Brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine refuse to withdraw wounded

Ukrainian soldiers from their positions near Stavki

village, in the Krasnolimansk direction.

According to RIA Novosti, citing Russian law enforcement

agencies, this was revealed through radio interception.

"...there have been cases where the Ukrainian Armed Forces

command refused to evacuate seriously wounded Ukrainian

soldiers from the front lines, despite the panic on the

airwaves from the Ukrainian infantry,"

the agency reports.

In addition, according to the radio intercept, it has been

reported that, despite the Ukrainian command's

assurances about the effectiveness of their

electronic warfare equipment......... the

Ukrainian military is under constant

attack.... from Russian drones.

Earlier, a soldier of the 1430th Guards Motorized Rifle

Regiment with the call sign Ruban told about the

bodies of his comrades abandoned by the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, in the

Zaporozhye direction.

It was also reported that the Russian Armed Forces

rescued a Ukrainian soldier who was wounded by

his comrades-in-arms --- when he surrendered.

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Focus: NATO Will Not Be Able

- to Resist Russian Drones

November 7th, 2:45pm

(RT.ru)

NATO countries are not ready for a military confrontation

with Russia and will not be able to resist the Russian

drones, correspondent Ibrahim Naber said, on a

Focus TV show.

"We won't be able to defend ourselves if hundreds of

Russian long-range drones suddenly fly towards

Western Europe," he said.

Earlier, Naber said that the Russian Armed Forces'

unmanned aerial vehicles - have permanently

changed the course of combat operations -

making the battlefield more transparent.

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Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Army

Loses About 9,500 Fighters

in a Week

November 7th, 9:58am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the weekly report by the Russian Ministry

of Defense, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about

9,540 soldiers from November 1 to 7.

In the area of responsibility of the Russian Armed Forces'

"North" group, the enemy lost about 1,500 fighters, and

in the "West" area, more than 1,500.

In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about 1,100

soldiers in the "South" sector of the Russian military

operation, and about 1,500 soldiers in the

"Center" sector.

Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces have

also eliminated 1,497 Ukrainian army drones.

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Defense Ministry: The Black Sea Fleet ---

Destroyed 7 Unmanned Ukrainian Boats

November 7th, 9:57am

(Vesti.ru)

Seven unmanned boats of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

were destroyed in the Black Sea over the course of a

week, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

During the week, the Armed Forces of Ukraine also lost

1,497 unmanned aerial vehicles, 76 field artillery and

mortar guns, 117 tanks and other armoured combat

vehicles, and 542 military vehicles.

Russian troops regularly hit Ukrainian Armed Forces boats

in the Black Sea. On November 1, a Ukrainian unmanned

boat was also destroyed.... by the forces and means of

the Black Sea Fleet.

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Russian Armed Forces clear 3 settlements

in the Kharkiv region from the Armed

Forces of Ukraine

November 7th, 9:50am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military is clearing Kupyansk-Uzlovoy,

Kurilovka, and Petropavlovka in the Kharkiv

region .....of scattered groups of

Ukrainian militants.

This was reported by the Russian

Ministry of Defense in its bulletin.

"The settlements..... of Kupyansk-Uzlovoy, Kurilovka, and

Petropavlovka in the Kharkiv region are being cleared

of scattered enemy groups," the defense ministry

said in a statement.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Troops

Have Liberated Uspenovka

in the Zaporozhye Region

November 7th, 9:29am

(Vesti.ru)

According to a report by the Russian Ministry of Defense,

the Russian Armed Forces have liberated the village of

Uspenovka in the Zaporizhzhia region.

As noted in the department, during the past week, units

of the Vostok group of troops of the Russian Armed

Forces --- continued to advance into the depth of

the defense of the Ukrainian troops.

"We have completed the liberation of the village

of Uspenovka in the Zaporizhzhia region,"

the report says.

At the end of October, the Russian Defense Ministry

announced that the Russian army had liberated

seven settlements in the special military

operation zone over the course of

a week.

These included Novonikolaevka, Krasnogorskoye,

Privolnoye in the Zaporizhzhia region, Yegorivka,

Vyshnivoye, and Novoaleksandriivka in the

Dnipropetrovsk region, plus Sadovoye,

in the Kharkiv region.

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During the capture of an AFU stronghold,

the Russian Armed Forces discovered

dozens of Ukrainian bodies

November 7th, 9:17am

(Vesti.ru)

A soldier from the 1430th Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment with

the call sign Ruban --- said that the Russian Armed Forces

discovered dozens of Ukrainian bodies when they

captured a stronghold of the Kiev regime.

According to the Russian fighter, some of the

bodies had been there....... for at least a year.

"I've never seen so many bodies of Ukrainian soldiers in my life.

They're not being taken away at all. It's all over the place.

I walked from bunker to bunker, and there were about

200 metres between them. There were dozens of

bodies in those 200 metres," Ruban said, as

reported by TASS.

Earlier, VTVR war correspondent Alexander Sladkov on the air

of the program "60 minutes" on the Russia 1 TV channel said

that, in the city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region... may be

five to six thousand Ukrainian militants --- all surrounded.

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A strike was carried out on the AFU

mercenaries in Chuguev,

Kharkiv Region

November 7th, 5:27am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Sergei Lebedev, coordinator of the pro-Russian

resistance in Nikolaev, a strike was carried out at the

location of foreign mercenaries in the Kharkiv

region, during the night.

According to him, the strikes targeted repair

facilities and air defense infrastructure.

"Kharkiv and Chuguevsky district --- night strikes by UAVs and

KAB, targets --- repair facilities and air defense infrastructure''.

''There's an arrival of mercenaries,"
Lebedev told RIA Novosti.

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UAV Operator Lenin: It will take years

for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

to decipher the frequencies

of Russian drones

November 7th, 3:08am

(Vesti.ru)

A unit of attack drones of the 25th combined Arms Army of the

West group of forces operates in the Krasnolimansk direction.

The UAV operator with the call sign Lenin spoke on the

Rossiya 1 TV channel about the technical subtleties

of encrypted communication channels, on the

frequency of which, Russian drones fly.

According to him, Russian communications systems operate

in multiple frequency bands. In contrast, the Ukrainian

"Baba Yaga" system uses only one band.... making it

vulnerable to jamming. In contrast, Russian Armed

Forces drones operate in various frequencies,

dynamically switching between them.

"Russian communication systems operate on three frequencies,

while Baba Yaga operates on a single frequency and can be

easily jammed. Our drones operate on three frequencies

and constantly switch between them. Even if... they

intercept the signal, it would take them a couple

of years to decipher it," said Lenin.

Earlier, it was reported that Russian drone

developments..... allow to bypass enemy

defense systems.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Soldier

Single-Handedly Defeated

a Ukrainian Special

Forces Group

November 7th, 2:08am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian soldier Yevgeny Zatonsky discovered a sabotage and

reconnaissance group (SRG) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

(AF) and defeated it single-handedly, according to the

Ministry of Defense.

Zatonsky guarded the camouflaged strongholds near the contact

line. During his duty, the soldier detected a covert movement of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces' special forces in the direction of

Russian positions, reported the discovery to his command,

and engaged the saboteurs in combat.

"By quickly changing positions --- Evgeny Zatonsky inflicted

targeted fire on the enemy's sabotage group, despite their

numerical superiority. As a result of the fierce battle, the

Ukrainian nationalists suffered significant losses and

retreated, leaving their wounded behind,"

the ministry clarified.

Zatonsky's selfless and decisive actions helped prevent

the capture of Russian positions ---- and avoided

casualties among the personnel.

Meanwhile, the DRG of the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried to

penetrate the rear of the Russian troops, disguised in

Russian military uniforms. The Ukrainian militants

were identified - and destroyed in the Donetsk

People's Republic (DPR).

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Former Ukrainian Armed Forces fighter:

Ukrainian commanders beat soldiers

for refusing to fight

November 7th, 12:40am

(Vesti.ru)

Commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) beat soldiers

for criticizing them or refusing to carry out orders, a former AFU

soldier and current fighter with the call sign Lyutik, from the

Maxim Krivonos Battalion, told RIA Novosti.

Beatings occurred even at the slightest

sign of discontent from the militants.

"Before my eyes -- when a subordinate said something to his

commander that was unpleasant to him, the next day - the

person was completely beaten up. And seriously beaten,"

RIA Novosti quoted Buttercup as saying.

This is not the only reason --- for the Ukrainian

military leaders to resort to physical violence.

"They could [beat] you just because you don't want to go to

the task, because you don't understand where to go, or

what to do. You could get beaten up... for nothing,"

said Lyutik.

Meanwhile, the servicemen of the AFU brigade, which consists

of cripples and deserters, began to surrender en masse.

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Melchenko: Polish mercenaries --- are

fighting in the Krasnolimansk area

November 7th, 12:23am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Major Alexander Melchenko, in an interview

with TASS, mercenaries from Poland are the most

common among the mercenaries in the

Krasnolimansk area.

Polish is most often heard in radio intercepts of

conversations between foreign mercenaries.

"Among the mercenaries who were also captured, this is

the so-called fourth international legion, which was

formed from citizens of other states. We also met

various Western PMCs. For the most part, there

were Poles. I'm not saying that there are a lot

of them (Polish mercenaries – editor's note)

in our direction, but they came across,"

TASS quoted Melchenko as saying.

Recently, Russian soldiers captured a Vietnamese man

who was fighting on the side of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces (AFU).

Meanwhile, the British Army's special forces are

participating in combat operations against

Russia - on the side of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers

began to surrender en masse

in the Kharkiv region

November 6th, 7:09pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Soldiers of the 159th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine stationed in the Khatnensky

section of the Kharkiv region began to surrender en

masse to Russian units. This was reported by a

source from the Russian security forces on

November 6.

"The brigade surrenders en masse to the Sever group, and

brigade commander Alexander Demchuk is trying to

establish discipline with endless formations and

awards," the source told TASS.

According to him, this brigade consists mainly of people who

have had problems with the law and those who have health

issues. The representative of the security forces clarified

that after surrendering..... the Ukrainian brigade

commander's subordinates gave the Russian

Armed Forces his 'phone number.

On November 6, the commander of the assault unit of the 1486th

Motorized Rifle Regiment, with the call sign Lovets, stated that

the eastern part of the city of Kupyansk, located in the

Kharkiv region, would be liberated within the next

five days. According to him, this would require

the liberation ...of only 50 buildings.

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"STRANA.ua" --- A military recruitment

officer attacked a cyclist in Odessa

November 6th, 5:10pm

(RT.ru)

In Ukraine, an employee of the TSK attacked a cyclist

in Odessa, and the victim was hospitalized.

The video was published by the

STRANA.ua Telegram channel.

The footage shows two men getting out of a minibus,

and one of them runs up to a passing cyclist and

hits him. The military enlistees then leave,

leaving the victim lying on the ground.

"He was hospitalized with multiple

rib fractures," the report said.

Earlier, the publication reported that a mass brawl

between military envoys in balaclavas and

civilians took place in Ternopil ....in

western Ukraine.

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Security Forces: Russian Armed

Forces Destroyed Brazilian

Mercenaries -- in the

Kharkiv Region

November 6th, 1:12pm

(RT.ru)

Russian army soldiers - eliminated mercenaries

from Brazil and Colombia in the Kharkiv region.

TASS reports this, citing security officials.

Two of the victims came to Ukraine from

Colombia, and one came.... from Brazil.

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Bastrykin: More than 132,000 people

have been recognized as victims of

Ukrainian crimes in the DPR

November 6th, 12:45pm

(Vesti.ru)

More than 132,000 people have been recognized as victims of the

Kiev regime's war crimes in Donbas. This was reported by the

Telegram channel of the Investigative Committee of the

Russian Federation.

The head of the Investigative Committee presented the data

during his speech at the XIX International Scientific and

Practical Conference "Derzhavinsky Readings".

"Over the course of the investigation into the use of prohibited

means and methods of warfare in Donbas, more than 266,000

people have been interrogated, and more than 132,000 have

been recognized as victims," Bastrykin said.

More than 24,000 minors were among the victims, he said.

Since 2014, investigators of the Investigative Committee of the

Russian Federation have initiated more than 8,000 criminal

cases against the Kiev regime for committing crimes.

More than 2,000 people, including members of the Ukrainian

government, representatives of Ukrainian law enforcement

agencies, foreign mercenaries, and members of radical

organizations, have been charged.

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The Russian Armed Forces repelled attempts by

the encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces to break

through from Kupyansk

November 6th, 12:32pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian military personnel repelled attempts by Ukrainian Armed

Forces fighters encircled in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Region, to break

out of the encirclement, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

on Telegram.

The assault units of the 6th Army of the Russian Armed Forces

continue to destroy the Ukrainian Armed Forces group. The

military personnel also repelled attempts by militant units

to break through the encircled Ukrainian formations

near the settlements of Nechvolodovka

and Blagodatovka.

"An attempt by a group of soldiers from the 116th Mechanized

Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to break out of the

encirclement in the western direction was thwarted,"

the report said.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the destruction

of a heavy mechanized bridge of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

near Kupyansk. According to the ministry, the Ukrainian army

lost up to 50 soldiers in this area.. over the course of a day.

The Russian army continues to tighten the ring of encirclement

of the AFU fighters in the area of Kupyansk.

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Russian Defense Ministry: The Ukrainian

Armed Forces have lost about 1,200

soldiers in the past 24 hours

November 6th, 9:48am

(Vesti.ru)

According to a report by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the

Ukrainian armed forces have lost about 1,250 soldiers in the

special military operation zone over the past 24 hours.

So, as a result of the actions of the Russian group of troops

"North", the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) lost up to 170

militants, the group "West" up to 215 military personnel,

and the Southern group – up to 95 people.

In the Center's area of responsibility, the Ukrainian army lost

over 480 soldiers, in the East's area they lost up to 245

soldiers, and in the Dnipro area, the Ukrainian army

lost up to 45 soldiers.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Strike Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure

November 6th, 9:25am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces destroyed energy and transport

infrastructure facilities that support the activities of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

The strikes targeted 149 areas of critical infrastructure.

"Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile forces, and

artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - have

destroyed energy and transport infrastructure facilities that

support the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the

ministry said in a statement.

In addition, the storage and launch sites of UAVs, as well as

the camps of Ukrainian fighters and foreign mercenaries,

were destroyed.

Earlier it became known that the air defense of the Russian

Armed Forces over the past night shot down 75 Ukrainian

drones over the Russian regions.

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Underground fighter, Lebedev: Ukrainian

Armed Forces warehouse struck while

loading military equipment

November 6th, 6:45am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Sergei Lebedev, coordinator of the Nikolaev pro-

Russian underground - a warehouse with ammunition for the

Ukrainian armed forces was attacked in the Dnipropetrovsk

region during the loading of military equipment and the

distribution of wagons among trains.

The impact caused a strong and

long-lasting detonation,

he added.

"Large-scale strikes in the Dnipropetrovsk region. There was a hit

on a warehouse with ammunition. The strike took place at night,

when the loading and distribution of wagons with military

equipment was taking place. There are reports of hits

on wagons with military personnel – there were

many ambulances in the city,” Lebedev told

the agency RIA Novosti.

According to him, the APU's diesel and electric locomotives were

also destroyed. In addition, a strike was carried out on a large

gathering of Ukrainian military personnel in Petropavlovka,

where, according to local residents, a reserve was

being assembled.

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MO: Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers

abandoned by their command

surrendered to the Russian

Armed Forces ---------- in

Krasnoarmeysk

November 6th, 5:27am

(Vesti.ru)

A group of Ukrainian servicemen voluntarily surrendered to the

Russian Armed Forces in Krasnoarmeysk, Donetsk People's

Republic, as they were abandoned by their command in

an encirclement. This was reported in the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

According to the ministry, these are the soldiers of the 68th

Separate Jaeger Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU), who were surrounded in Krasnoarmeysk.

"The Ukrainian militants.... surrendered to the Russian military

voluntarily, because they were abandoned by their command

and could no longer be under the shelling of artillery and

unmanned aerial vehicles," the report says.

The Ministry of Defense added that ------ due to the encirclement,

provisions and ammunition were not delivered, so the Ukrainian

militants were starving for 4-7 days. In addition, the prisoners

said that the number of wounded in Krasnoarmeysk was

increasing, but it was not possible to provide them with

medical assistance due to a lack of medical supplies,

according to the Ministry of Defense.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian

militants encircled near Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region,

continue to surrender to Russia's Armed Forces.

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Trump claimed that: the US is

allegedly ahead of Russia

and China in terms of

nuclear power

November 5th, 9:05pm

(RT.ru)

The US is ahead of Russia and China, in terms of

nuclear power. This was stated by the head of

the US administration, Donald Trump.

Speaking at the US Business Forum, he said

the US has "the greatest nuclear power
in the world."

"Russia... is in second place, China is in third, but

they will catch up with us in four to five years,"

RIA Novosti quotes Trump as saying.

Earlier, the press secretary of the Russian head
of state, Dmitry Peskov, said that Russia's
nuclear triad, is the most modern
in the world.

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Engine Battle: A transporter

for assault groups has

been developed

by Bogdan Stepovoi

November 5th, 9:01pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The development of a modernized army transporter for assault

groups operating in the SVO zone has been completed.
The new vehicle -- named Plastun-TTM -- is designed
for transporting personnel and cargo, evacuating

wounded soldiers --- and mounting anti-aircraft

machine guns. It has a higher cargo capacity

than the UAZ "Buchanka" and performs

much better in off-road conditions.

Experts note, that there is a

significant need for such

vehicles in the military.

The Plastun-TTM army transporters have already been tested at

the 21st Research and Testing Institute of Military Automotive

Equipment in the Moscow Region. They have been confirmed,

to meet all the requirements of the Russian military dept and

no breakdowns were recorded at the test site, according to

Yerik Sagymbaev, the CEO of the developer, Russian

All-Terrain Vehicles Plastun.

Plastun-TTM is a two-section all-terrain vehicle. It is equipped

with a hinged steel frame, which allows the vehicle to turn

and maneuver.

"We received a score of 10 out of 10 --- for maintainability and

processability," said the CEO. "During the tests, the vehicle

climbed slopes steeper than 30° with a full load. It also

crossed a 80-cm-deep ford. It reached speeds of

95 km/h .....with a full load.''

There are several modifications to the new conveyor.

"The first version is an assault vehicle," said Yerik Sagymbayev.

"The transporter's cabin accommodates two people, and the

body has five seats that can rotate 360°. This allows the

gunners to fire in any direction while on the move,

without having to stand up. We are currently

patenting this version of the vehicle."

If necessary..... the vehicle can be equipped with
standard 6.3 mm thick assault armour screens.
With the safety frame removed, the height is
only 1.5 metres, making it less visible.

Additionally, the vehicle's dimensions.... allow
for its transportation by military transport
helicopters ------ such as the Mi-8.

The second modification is an evacuation modification. The

length of the rear section body is about 2 m, which allows

for easy placement of a pair of medical stretchers with

secure fixation...... for transporting the wounded. A

medic's workstation is equipped between them.

The third version has a flat platform designed for cargo

transportation. The Plastun-TTM has a declared load

capacity of 1,240 kg and an actual load capacity of

2 tons. The vehicle's ground clearance is 277 mm

when fully loaded.

The fourth modification is a kung, which is a closed-body

vehicle that can accommodate a mini-headquarters or,

for example, UAV crews.

"The personnel can also rest, or spend the night

in warmth in the kung," said Yerik Sagymbayev.

Finally... the transporter can be used to equip the firing

point of an air defense group - that protects strategic

facilities, like oil refineries or thermal power plants.

"The vehicle is designed to accommodate electronic warfare

systems without modifications to the electrical system,"

said Yerik Sagymbayev. "There is enough space in the

vehicle's body to install a turret with a machine gun.

There is no need for additional reinforcement work.
This vehicle's characteristics allow for accurate

firing from the body, as it will not sway."

According to him, the transporter's high maneuverability - will

allow for air defense ambushes in hard-to-reach areas where

the enemy likes to lay tracks for their long-range UAVs.

Domestic base

According to the manufacturers, the car is entirely assembled

from domestic components and assemblies used in the

production of Russian cars.

For this reason, the Plastun-TTM does not require special parts,

tuning equipment, or specially trained personnel for operation

and repair. This approach makes it easier for personnel to

learn how to use the vehicle, repair it, and maintain it,

including in the field.

The transporters have Comfort seats with two-point seat belts,

headrests, and armrests. There is a "Darkness" button in the

cabin - that can be used to turn off all the lights. There are

also 220, 24, 12-volt, and USB-compatible power outlets.

The machines have large tractor wheels, which, combined with a

large wheelbase, provide high driving performance on difficult

terrain. The wheel rims are equipped with nipple protection,

and special devices prevent the tires from blowing out

when they are punctured.

In addition, the TTM has a stationary compressor

for tire inflation in the engine compartment. The

vehicle also has a 5.4-ton standard winch.

According to military expert Vasily Dandykin,

the military needs such vehicles.

"In a situation where there are dozens of drones in the sky, the

frontline needs off-road vehicles," says Vasily Dandykin. "It's

clear, that the vehicle was designed with the experience
of the special military operation in mind. The smaller

dimensions compared to the "Bukhanka"... will

help to conceal the vehicle...... in case of air

attacks. An important addition -------- is the

rotating seats. They provide passengers

with all-round visibility and allow them

to fire in any direction if necessary.

This is a significant advantage in

the current circumstances.

''The vehicle's excellent ''off-road'' capabilities --- are
particularly crucial during the spring and autumn
mud seasons. The powerful engine -- is another
advantage of this car ----- allowing it to move
confidently, off-road.''

The version that the developers called assault is more likely

to be used for supplying the front lines, but it is unlikely to

be used for direct attacks, the expert noted. Unless, of

course, it is clear that its use will have the desired

effect --- and allow the task to be completed

without losses, he clarified.

"We should try to stick to the principle of 'simpler is better,'" the

expert said. "The price is also important. The army needs as

many versatile and high-mobility vehicles as possible, as

they are a consumable item in today's conditions and

should be affordable. The Ukrainian Armed Forces -

receive numerous large, expensive, and armoured

vehicles from Western countries, but as practice

shows, they tend to burn out quickly. High-

mobility and versatile vehicles have a

longer lifespan.''

Connecting generations

Plastun-TTM is the second generation in the line of wheeled

all-terrain vehicles. Izvestia wrote that all-terrain vehicles

“Plastun-TT” are already being supplied to the troops —

only in November --- it is planned to send a batch of

several dozen.

They have proven themselves well -- in the SVO zone. The

vehicles are used for transporting personnel, cargo, and

evacuating the wounded. Soldiers especially note their

cross-country capability, load capacity, and practical

unpretentiousness.

In addition, the Plastun-SN tracked all-terrain vehicles are

currently being mass-produced. These vehicles have

lightweight armour and armoured glass that can

withstand 7.62 mm bullets fired from a

Kalashnikov assault rifle, and a

Dragunov sniper rifle.... at a

distance of 100 metres.

The vehicles are equipped with two types of lifting masts, which

are equipped with video equipment for monitoring the terrain,

including thermal imagers. In addition, the all-terrain

vehicles can be equipped with an 82-mm mortar --

and the stability of the chassis allows for rapid

fire ....without having to adjust after each
shell is fired.

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Telegraph: Ukrainian Armed Forces

Soldiers Losing Limbs En Masse

Due to US Medical Standards

November 5th, 8:16pm

(RT.ru)

Ukrainian soldiers are losing their limbs en masse due to

improper first aid ---- as medical personnel are using a

doctrine based on the methods of the United States

and its allies, according to The Telegraph.

According to the article, Ukraine's chief military surgeon

stated that up to a quarter of such surgeries involve the

improper use of tourniquets.

Unlike in Iraq or Afghanistan, where US troops could be

taken to a hospital within an hour, Ukrainians have to

wait several hours or even days for evacuation,

according to the article.

Earlier, Russian law enforcement agencies told RIA Novosti

that the number of unidentified Ukrainian soldiers who

have died .....is growing every day.

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Expert Knutov: tactics of "infiltration" of the

Russian Armed Forces ------- are exhausting

the Ukrainian army

November 5th, 5:08pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military is "washing out" the Ukrainian Armed Forces

with its so-called "infiltration" tactics, military expert Yuri Knutov

said in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV channel.

He recalled that the Russian Armed Forces are gradually

infiltrating settlements in small groups, accumulating

there, and thus ------ liberating the territory and

advancing forward.

"That is, this is our "infiltration" tactic, it completely exhausts the

Ukrainian army. They don't know what to do or how to resist it.

And we are taking it in a pincer grip, and we have already

liberated more than one locality with such a fairly well

– tested and proven new tactic --- as infiltration,"

Knutov stressed.

A military expert believes that Russian soldiers will use the

same tactics to liberate the cities of Krasnoarmeysk and

Dimitrov in the Donetsk People's Republic...... in the

near future.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander

Syrsky, reported about the tactics of "total seepage" that the

Russian Armed Forces use.... in August 2025.

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Belousov ----- recalled the US exercises

on a preemptive strike against Russia

November 5th, 2:15pm

(RT.ru)

According to Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, the

United States regularly conducts exercises for its strategic

offensive forces, the most recent of which took place in

October, involving the practice of a preemptive nuclear

missile strike on Russian territory.

He said this during a face-to-face meeting between

Russian President Vladimir Putin and members of

the Security Council.

The Russian Defense Minister also noted that the United States

is working on a new intercontinental missile with a nuclear

warhead that can travel 13,000 kilometres.

In this regard, Belousov called it expedient - to

begin preparations for full-scale nuclear tests.

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Military Correspondent Razin reported on

the Russian Armed Forces' advance

towards Kovsharovka

November 5th, 11:43am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces.. are carrying out a sweep of Kupiansk

in the Kharkiv region and are advancing south of the city towards

the settlements of Kupiansk-Uzlovoy and Kovsharovka. This was

reported by military correspondent Vladimir Razin, on the 60

Minutes program on the Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, Russian troops intend to close the Ukrainian

Armed Forces even more on the left bank of the Oskol River.

"[In Kupyansk] from our side there is a sweep in the city, there

is an advance south of Kupyansk already in the direction of

Kupyansk-Uzlovoye, in the direction of Kovsharovka, in

order to again even more close those armed forces of

Ukraine that remained on the left bank of the Oskol

River in the area of Petropavlovsk, Kurilovka,

where, respectively, the same number

of people were killed. our assault

operations continue,"

Razin said.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported

that about 50 servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were

eliminated in the Kupyansk area in the Kharkiv region during

the day. In addition, fighters of the Russian Armed Forces

'Zapad' group destroyed 26 units of enemy military

equipment near Kupyansk. Including the M113

armoured personnel carrier, and the US

Paladin self-propelled gun, as well as

seven armoured vehicles.

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Military Correspondent Razin: The Armed Forces

are almost completely surrounded in Dimitrov

November 5th, 11:28am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine group in the city of Dimitrov, in the

Donetsk People's Republic is almost completely surrounded by

the Russian Armed Forces. All roads, fields, and open areas

are under the fire control of Russian soldiers. This was

reported by military correspondent, Vladimir Razin,

on the "60 Minutes" program on the "Russia 1"

TV channel.

According to the war correspondent, the Russian Armed Forces

are currently "narrowing the throat" of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces from Krasnoarmeysk to Rodinskoye and pushing

the enemy back to Dimitrov, where the largest group

of Ukrainian fighters remains.

"From the north, our armed forces also descend and maximally

displace the enemy just in Dimitrov, where his largest group

remains in this direction, which, accordingly, is actually

completely surrounded. Why actually in full? Because

[there are] no roads by which they [can] leave there

or [by which] ....reinforcements can arrive there.

Those fields and areas - that are not yet under

our control, they are under constant control

from the sky, under constant artillery fire,''

- said Razin.

The war correspondent clarified that the Russian Armed Forces'

consolidation in the northeastern quarter of Krasnoarmeysk,

where fighting is currently taking place in high-rise

buildings, will further strengthen control

over this sector of the front.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian

armed forces in Krasnoarmeysk continue to destroy the

encircled units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and

advance in the northern direction.

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MO: The settlements of Gnatovka and Rog
in the DPR are being cleared --- 24
buildings have been liberated

November 5th, 10:30am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are clearing the settlements of

Gnatovka and Rog in the Donetsk People's Republic of

Ukrainian militants, and 24 buildings have been

liberated so far. This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the ministry, Russian troops prevented

the Ukrainian Armed Forces from breaking through

the encirclement.

"The settlements of Hnatovka and Rog in the Donetsk

People's Republic ...are being cleared of Ukrainian

militants - and 24 buildings have been liberated,"

the Russian Defense Ministry said, in a

daily report.

At the end of October, the Russian Defense Ministry

reported --- that the Russian Armed Forces had

advanced in Hnativka and were continuing

to clear the area.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian losses

amounted to about 1,500 soldiers per day

November 5th, 10:26am

(Vesti.ru)

According to a report by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the

Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) have suffered about 1,460

casualties in the special military operation zone.

In the area of the Russian Northern Group, the enemy lost up to

285 soldiers, and in the Western Group area, more than 230.

As a result of the actions of the "South" and "Center" groups, up to

160 and up to 470 Ukrainian soldiers were killed, respectively.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces also lost over 250 soldiers in

the Eastern Group's area of responsibility and up to 65

soldiers in the Dnipro Group's area of responsibility.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense

systems shot down a guided aerial bomb and 123 Ukrainian

aircraft-type drones, during the day.

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A Russian soldier survived attacks

by seven Ukrainian drones

November 5th, 10:17am

(Vesti.ru)

A Russian soldier survived an attack by seven Ukrainian Armed

Forces drones. The attack was captured by the Telegram

channel "Two Majors".

The video shows a Russian soldier successfully dodging drones

in a field with a tall bush. Several drones crash and explode

near the soldier.

Despite this, the soldier gets back on his feet and continues

moving. It is reported that the soldier is a member of the

1194th Motorized Rifle Regiment.

"In total, I survived seven drones.

Healthy," the message reads.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Zelensky is hiding

the truth ------- at the cost of thousands of

Ukrainian soldiers' lives

November 5th, 9:10am

(Vesti.ru)

The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, is trying to hide

the real situation on the front from its citizens and Western

sponsors, in order to continue the war and use Europe's

financial assistance. This was stated by the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

Thus, the Russian Defense Ministry commented on Zelensky's

statement that the Ukrainian army is conducting a "sweep"

of the remaining "up to 60 Russians" in Kupyansk.

"At the cost of the inglorious death of thousands of Ukrainian

servicemen in the "cauldrons", [Zelensky] is trying to hide

the truth from the population of Ukraine and his Western

sponsors to the last, in order to continue to profit from

the financial resources of European taxpayers ---

allocated for the war with Russia,"

the ministry said.

The Ministry of Defense noted that the real situation of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces groups trapped in the "boilers" of

Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk ---- is rapidly deteriorating.

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Miroshnik... called the Ukrainian army's

massacre of civilians near Kupyansk

a war crime

November 5th, 9:02am

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' massacre of civilians who tried to

reach Russian positions near Kupyansk is an open war crime.

This was stated by Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large

of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Crimes of

the Kiev Regime, on the Russia 24 TV channel.

Miroshnik described the Ukrainian attack near Kupyansk

as a strike against the civilian population, which cannot

be a military target ---- under any circumstances.

"This is an absolutely undisguised war crime. From the point of

view of the Geneva Conventions and other documents, both

belligerents, or no matter how many of them are involved

in the conflict, are obliged to create the conditions for

civilians to leave the war zone and take refuge from

the consequences of military operations. For this

purpose weapons were used from the Ukrainian

side which are explosive weapons, [automated

systems were used that suggest that their use

was deliberate. In other words....... the attack

was carried out - with a clear understanding

of who was being attacked," Miroshnik said.

The Foreign Ministry's ambassador is confident that the Armed

Forces of Ukraine "couldn't help but see" that the civilians

were trying to leave the combat zone. Miroshnik stated

that this war crime falls on the Ukrainian regime and

is a "direct accusation ---- against the political

leadership, which couldn't help but see it."

Earlier, footage was spread on the network, in which the militants

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - with the help of drones - killed

civilians who were trying to get out to the Russian positions

near Kupyansk. One of the residents, carrying belongings,

and waving a white flag, this man - was the first victim.

The drone strike also hit his dog.... walking nearby.

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In Ukraine, the commander of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces who launched the UAVs over

Belgorod --- was killed

November 5th, 8:21am

(Vesti.ru)

The commander of the UAV unit of the 58th Separate Motorized

Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was

eliminated in the Kharkiv region. He was involved

in the launch of drones in the Belgorod region.

This was reported by TASS, quoting the

Russian law enforcement agencies.

It was also reported that, in addition to the commander,

the UAV crew of the 58th Separate Motorized Infantry

Brigade --- was also eliminated.

The security agencies noted that the Ukrainian Armed

Forces continue to attack residents of the Belgorod

region using drones. To do this, the enemy sends

its drone crews directly to the Russian border.

"One of such units from the 58th OMPBR was destroyed

in Goptovka, Kharkiv Region, and its commander was

killed," the source said.

Earlier, it was reported that five municipalities in the

Belgorod region were attacked by drones by the

Armed Forces of Ukraine. As a result, two

civilians were injured.

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The grandson of USSR Hero

Mikhail Yegorov --- went to

defend Donbass in 2014

November 5th, 6:08am

(Vesti.ru)

A descendant of Mikhail Yegorov, a Hero of the Soviet Union

who raised the Victory Banner over the Reichstag, serves

in the volunteer unit BARS-31. Sonder, the gunner -- went

to defend Donbass in 2014, inspired by his grandfather's

heroic deeds. The soldier shared this story on the

Russia 24 TV channel.

Sonder's unit is currently engaged in battles on the Kramatorsk-

Slavyansk front. According to the soldier, his comrades are in

high spirits, and the enemy is retreating - under the pressure

of the Russian military.

"We are working towards Minkovka. Nature of work - fortifications,

infantry mainly, firing points. My grandfather - a distant relative,
a second cousin, put the banner on the Reichstag. The whole

world knows him, the Hero of the USSR, Yegorov, you

probably know about him. This -- is my relative, no

kidding. Where do you think I should be --- if not

here? If we are talking about the SVO - I have

been here since the first days. Even earlier,

let's say, since 2014, to be precise,"

Sonder said.

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The fighter said that the West - had been

preparing the Ukrainian Armed Forces

for a conflict with Russia long before

the special military operation

by Gleb Palekhov (editor

of the BSSR department)

November 4th, 1:23pm

(Lenta.ru)

The West's preparation of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) for a large-scale conflict with Russia began long before

the special military operation. This was announced in an

interview with RIA Novosti by a fighter with the call

sign Bely.

"In 2018, I didn't just encounter it; I underwent training based

on the British methodology, an infantry course. They came

to Ukraine, and at that time, I was also part of the 106th

Battalion. We spent two months -- working with them,"

the soldier said.

He added that the British military was particularly

interested in the tactics of the Russian military

and the Donbas People's Militia.

Earlier, a former Ukrainian soldier with the call sign

Fartovyi, said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine

use ''rearguard units''.

According to him, the Ukrainian National

Guard units ------- act as rearguard units.

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Poddubny showed how the operator

of the Rubicon centre ---- took the

drone away from a civilian car

November 4th, 11:39am

(Vesti.ru)

The operator of the FPV drone of the Rubicon Test Center took

the UAV away from a civilian vehicle in the rear of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the Rubtsovsky direction. The footage

was shown by VGTRK war correspondent, Hero of Russia

Yevgeny Poddubny in his Telegram channel.

The war correspondent clarified - that vehicles in this area of

the special military operation are mainly used by Ukrainian

militants, and emphasized that Russian soldiers identify

the ownership of vehicles and passengers ---- before

each attack.

"This is one of those cases. There were civilians in the car that

our operator encountered. The drone was moved to the side.

Our army is not at war with the civilian population of

Ukraine, unlike the criminals in the Ukrainian

Armed Forces' drone units, who use FPV

drones - to kill their own citizens who

are trying to escape from the war

zone and their own soldiers who

are surrendering,"

said Poddubny.

Earlier, it was reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces used

drones to kill civilians who were trying to reach the Russian

positions near Kupyansk. The corresponding footage

was shared on social media.

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MO: Russian Armed Forces thwarted

an attempt by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces.. to break through to the

Oskol River in Kharkiv region

November 4th, 9:31am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian

troops to break through to the Oskol River in the Kharkiv

region in order to ensure the withdrawal of Ukrainian

Armed Forces units from the left bank. This was

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the ministry, the attempt was made by militants

from the 1st Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard, near

the village of Petrovka in the Kharkiv region.

"Another attempt at a counterattack [by Ukraine] was thwarted

<...> in order to break through to the Oskol River and provide

an exit from the left bank of the encircled Ukrainian units,"

the report says.

The Ministry of Defense added that the Russian army is

tightening the encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces from the northeast... near the village of

Petropavlovka, in the Kharkiv region.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian

Armed Forces repelled four attempts to break through the

encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces near the village of

Grishino in the Donetsk People's Republic.

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MO: 10 Ukrainian attacks were repelled

near Krasnoarmeysk .....as Ukraine's

Armed Forces attempted to break

out of the encirclement

November 4th, 9:31am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military repelled 10 attacks by Ukrainian forces

trying to break out of the encirclement in the northern and

northwestern directions from Krasnoarmeysk in the DPR.

This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Assault units of the Russian Armed Forces in

Krasnoarmeysk... continued to destroy the

encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces units.

"10 enemy attacks were repelled - in the northern and north-

western directions from the settlement of Krasnoarmeysk

in the Donetsk People's Republic in order to break out of

the encirclement," the ministry said in a statement.

Russian forces in the settlement also cleared 35 buildings from

Ukrainian forces: 4 in the residential area of the Prigorodny

microdistrict, and 31 in the private sector in the eastern

part of the Central district.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian

losses amounted to about 1,300

soldiers per day

November 4th, 9:27am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have lost about 1,300 fighters

in the special operation zone over the past 24 hours.

It is specified that the Ukrainian army's losses in the area of

responsibility of the Russian Northern Group amounted to

up to 225 military personnel, in the Western Group's area

the losses exceeded 220, and in the Southern Group's

area, the Ukraine's losses reached up to 105.

In addition, units of the Russian Armed Forces' "Center" group

destroyed up to 430 Ukrainian militants, "Vostok" - over 240

soldiers, and "Dnepr" - up to 80 people.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the

Russian military hit the long-range radar station P-18

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sumy direction

with a Lancet UAV.

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A member of the Verkhovna Rada -

accused Zelensky of lying about

the situation in Krasnoarmeysk

and Kupyansk

November 3rd, 10:30pm

(RT.ru)

Mariana Bezuglaya ---- a member of the Verkhovna Rada,

accused Vladimir Zelensky of lying about the situation

in Krasnoarmeysk and Kupyansk.

"And you know, if this untruth were a deliberate information

operation on his part, but decisions were made based on

real, verified information. But - our decisions are based

on the same rotten untruth," the MP wrote on her

Telegram channel.

Bezuglaya added that Zelensky should decide whether

to consume the information that comes to his desk

or look for an alternative.

At the end of October, she also accused the Commander-

in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine -- Oleksandr

Syrsky, of lying about the success of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine. According to her, his

representatives regularly lie about

their success on the front.

__________________________________________

Ukrainian drone operators - killed civilians

near Kupyansk who were trying to reach

the Russian Armed Forces

November 3rd, 9:09pm

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters used drones to kill civilians

who were trying to reach Russian positions near Kupyansk.

This was reported by RIA Novosti.

According to the report, two residents of Petropavlovka village

near Kupyansk, while heading towards Russian soldiers,

came across a dirt road ---- where they became

a target for Ukrainian drones.

One of the residents, carrying his belongings, waved a white flag,

and he was the first victim. The drone's strike also hit his dog,

which was walking nearby.

The second civilian, an elderly man, walked around the deceased

and made the sign of the cross, but then he met the same fate,

according to the news agency RIA Novosti, which obtained

the relevant video footage.

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Expert Samoilov: The Russian Armed Forces

do not allow the Ukrainian Armed Forces
to rotate personnel or receive weapons

November 3rd, 8:04pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army's attacks are preventing the Ukrainian Armed

Forces (AFU) from rotating their units and disrupting the supply

of weapons to Ukrainian militants. Alexey Samoilov, the head

of the analytical department of the Other Ukraine movement,

stated this on the Solovyov LIVE channel.

According to him, the increased intensity of Russian military

strikes on logistics chains is causing serious problems for

the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

"The fact is -- that we are now launching strikes in this way and

have intensified this process so much -- that they are simply

physically unable, not only to bring them to the territory of

Ukraine, but to complete them, bring them to normal

operation of the weapons system, put them on the

line of contact, or in the positional areas where

they are supposed to carry out their combat

operations, they do not succeed. We're

destroying them. Therefore, [the

Ukrainian Armed Forces] need

a break," Samoilov said.

The expert noted that the pause is necessary for the Ukrainian

militants to resolve two issues: rotation and increased arms

supplies, but the Russian troops are preventing the enemy

from implementing these plans.

"The first, is the mass supply of weapons, that is, to saturate this

territory with weapons again. The second is to relocate military

units and make rotations. We don't allow them to do either.

Therefore, such screams ------ give us an urgent rest ------

under any pretext. Well, we know how it all ends,"

said Samoilov.

Earlier, the command of the 71st Jäger Brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, due to possible mass refusals to carry

out combat missions ---- under the pretext of a rotation

---- sent the militants to storm.

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The Kiev regime has lost an elite unit

due to the "meat assaults"

November 3rd, 6:05pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU) lost an elite unit ---- due to

"meat assaults", the Russian security forces told RIA Novosti.

According to the agency's interlocutor, the unit now recruits

under-trained young officers.... who have to be placed in

command positions.

The interlocutor noted that this particular special unit - was

considered one of the most elite in Ukraine. It is reported

that the soldiers of this unit had previously received

training, exclusively, abroad.

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AFU militants kill their fellow soldiers

who surrender ------- according to

the leadership's guidelines

November 3rd, 2:40pm

(Vesti.ru)

According to TASS, the Kiev regime's militants

are killing their fellow soldiers who surrender

-- following instructions from the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.

It is reported that when Ukrainian Armed Forces

soldiers attempt to leave their positions, their

command uses UAVs against them.

"Moreover, the prisoners themselves say that

there is a manual from the leadership that

states in black and white: 'Destroy them

if they leave their positions, using all

available means,'" the source said.

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Former Ukrainian Army Soldier:

The Skvorets drone - has been called

a nightmare for the Armed Forces

of Ukraine

by Andrey Stavitsky (Editor of the

Science and Technology Dept)

October 31st, 3:48pm

(Lenta.ru)

360.ru -- The Skvorets fibre-optic drone flying

20-25 km away turned out to be a nightmare

for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Russian Skvorets drone is considered

invulnerable to the enemy's electronic

warfare (EW) capabilities. This - was

reported on the 360.ru TV channel.

On television, they showed the Skvorets interceptor

drone, which works on a fibre-optic cable. Inside it

is a coil of wire. "There are about 20 kilometres

of cable in the coil -- which makes the drone

immune to electronic warfare equipment

- there is no radio signal between it and

the operator," - said a representative

of the Kulibin Club, who supported

the development of the drone,

named Gleb.

With the help of a wire, an unmanned aerial vehicle

can transmit an HD image over a long distance.

The drone can reach speeds..... of up to 120

kilometres an hour. Journalists of the TV

channel called the development of

Russian engineers a nightmare

for the electronic warfare

system of the Ukraine

Armed Forces (AFU).

The interlocutor noted that Skvorets was a response

......to the enemy's growing technical capabilities.

"Previously, we used ten-inch drones, but now

we're evolving to fly further and carry more

cargo. We're trying to stay ahead of the

curve," concluded Gleb.

Earlier, the Russian Navy patented a ship-based

reconnaissance UAV with a water landing. The

drone's range is estimated at 100 kilometres,

& its maximum flight altitude, 2,000 metres.

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Analyst Koshkovich: Taking other

people's money is Zelensky's

favourite activity

October 31st, 3:04pm

(RT.ru)

The main joy for Vladimir Zelensky is the appropriation

of other people's money. This was stated by Zoltan

Koskovics, an analyst at the Hungarian Centre

for Fundamental Rights.

He shared his opinion on the social network X,

commenting on the Dutch government's

decision..... to provide additional

assistance to Ukraine.

"Nothing pleases Zelensky more than taking

other people's money," the analyst wrote.

Earlier, it was reported about the EU's decision to

allocate €10 million for "cross-border media

literacy" programs ----- for NGOs from

Ukraine and Georgia.

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Military Correspondent Dolgachev:

The situation of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine in the cauldrons - is

becoming more critical - by

the minute

October 31st, 11:26am

(Vesti.ru)

The situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

boilers near Krasnoarmeysk and Kupyansk, is

becoming more critical - by the minute. This

was reported..... on the air of the program

60 minutes" on the TV channel "Russia"

by the military correspondent,

Nikolai Dolgachev.

According to him, Russian units are inside Krasnoarmeysk,

Dimitrov, and Kupyansk. There are ongoing battles, with

Russian military forces advancing in small groups.

"The enemy's situation, is becoming more critical and disastrous

by the minute. Here -- indeed, there is no point in giving any time

forecasts. After all, these are military operations, active combat

operations. The enemy - in this sense - also does not sit idly by.

But the situation is already critical for Ukrainian militants and

is constantly getting worse for them," the military

commander said.

He also said that the number of enemy troops surrounded by

the Russian army is about 10,000. If the Ukrainian militants

refuse to surrender, they will be destroyed.

Earlier, Dolgachev reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine

are suffering heavy losses in the Kupyansk direction. The

supply of Ukrainian soldiers in this sector of the front

is almost completely blocked.

_______________________________

During the liberation of Novoaleksandrovka,

the Russian Armed Forces took control of

more than 12 square kilometres.

October 31st, 11:13am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian troops

took control of more than 12 square kilometres - during the

liberation of Novoaleksandrovka in Dnipropetrovsk region

and -- according to the Russian military department -- the

Russian Armed Forces have cleared about 100 buildings.

"The enemy's defense area - with a total area of more than

12 square kilometres has passed under the control of the

group's units ----- and about 100 buildings have been

cleared," the report says.

The liberation of Novoaleksandrovka was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense on Friday, October 31. The

village is located about 10 kilometres southeast of

Pokrovskoye... on the road that connects this

settlement with the city of Gulyai-Pole in

the Zaporizhzhia region.

Novoaleksandrovka was liberated by the

troops of the Vostok military group.

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Russian military liberated

7 settlements in the SVO

zone ....in a week

October 31st, 10:50am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army has liberated seven settlements in the

special operation zone in a week, according to the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

It specified that the units of the Vostok group of troops

------- liberated the settlements of Novonikolayevka,

Krasnogorskoye, Privolnoye of the Zaporozhye

region, as well as Yegorovka, Vishnevoye

and Novoaleksandrovka, of the

Dnepropetrovsk region.

''The village of Sadovoye, in Kharkiv region --- was liberated

by Units of the Zapad group of Forces. Over the past week

units of the Vostok group of troops continued to advance

into the depths of the enemy's defenses," the Russian

Defense Ministry stated ----- in a Telegram channel.

In their area of responsibility, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) also lost up to 1,950 troops, 14 armoured vehicles,

and 108 cars.

In addition, the Russian military between October 25

and 31 launched one massive and five group strikes

on the facilities of the military-industrial complex

(MIC) of Ukraine

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Captured Ukrainians helped

destroy the AFU bunkers in

the Dnipropetrovsk region

October 31st, 3:26am

(Vesti.ru)

Fighters of the Russian group of troops "Vostok" - during the

liberation of the village of Vishnevoye in the Dnipropetrovsk

region captured 3 militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

- who disclosed information about the enemy's positions,

said a fighter with the call sign Utes in an interview

with RIA Novosti.

The captured militants provided information about

the Ukrainian Armed Forces units in this sector

of the front.

"We took three Ukrainians prisoner. They were interrogated and

taken out of the forest belt. All the coordinates that were with

them, all the hard copies, electronic media – everything was

handed over to the management. Some strongholds were

declassified. We reported to the leadership, and our

artillery worked well, destroyed the enemy, "

RIA Novosti quotes Utes as saying.

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Vostok fighter with the call sign Old:

I see my son...... in every soldier

October 31st, 2:40am

(Vesti.ru)

During the liberation of the village of Vishnevoye... in the

Dnipropetrovsk region, one of the first Russian soldiers

to enter the village was a fighter with the call sign

"Stary" from the 36th Guards Brigade of the 29th

Army of the "Vostok" group. On the "Russia 1"

TV channel, he spoke about the motivations

that led him to the front - at the age of 60.

The call sign "Old" is used by a Russian Armed Forces soldier

who went to the SVO zone to continue the journey of his son,

who did not return home. At his advanced age, he left

everything behind.... to take on the burden of his

son's mission.

"I want to finish what my son didn't do. I see my son in every

soldier. I try to explain, tell, and show them the best way

to do things," the soldier said.

In Vishnevoye, Russian fighters took control of a large

fortified bridgehead of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and cleared almost 300 buildings. The irreparable

losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fighters

amounted to more than 150 people.

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A fighter single-handedly destroyed five

Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters

in the Zaporizhzhia region

October 31st, 2:02am

(Vesti.ru)

A fighter of the Russian group of troops "Vostok" single-handedly

destroyed five militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in

the Zaporozhye direction, said the commander with the call

sign Raccoon, in an interview with RIA Novosti.

A group of three Russian soldiers

reached an AFU stronghold.

"There was an opponent there. Two people lay down and opened

fire, distracting the enemy to themselves. At this time, the third

comrade crawled away and went to the rear of the enemy and

destroyed the enemy. Five people he put down - because the

enemy did not expect it," RIA Novosti quoted the Raccoon

as saying.

Meanwhile, some of the AFU militants use sports and hunting

weapons in the Zaporizhzhia direction, which are unsuitable

for fully-fledged combat operations.

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Miroshnik: Organizations Don't Want to Know

About the Torture of Russian Prisoners

by Kiev's Armed Forces

October 31, 2:14am

(Vesti.ru)

International organizations that visit Russian prisoners of war in

Ukraine are doing their work formally and do not want to know

the truth about the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) torturing

Russian prisoners, Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign

Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large for the Crimes of the

Kiev Regime, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

According to Miroshnik, the Ukrainian Armed Forces stop beating

Russian prisoners of war and start feeding them properly -- only

before visits from inspectors from the International Committee

of the Red Cross (ICRC). However, when the inspectors leave,

the Russian soldiers are subjected to "full-scale abuse."

"Representatives of international organizations ---- are not

representatives of Russia. They are not representatives

who want to reveal the absolute truth. Some of them

perform their work in a rather formal manner,"

Miroshnik replied to a question from RIA

Novosti about why the inspectors do

not notice any signs of abuse on

the bodies of the prisoners.

Meanwhile, Ukraine is “excited” about the allegations of

abuse of Russian prisoners of war, Miroshnik concluded.

Russian soldiers who have returned from captivity with the

Armed Forces of Ukraine tell about torture on the electric

chair, constant beatings ......and cases of death from

dog-baiting.

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The Armed Forces forbid residents

to leave Konstantinovka --------

and mine the city

October 31st, 12:59am

(Vesti.ru)

Militants from the Ukrainian Armed Forces are threatening
the residents of Konstantinovka with physical violence,

and forbidding them from leaving the city, the military

expert Vitaly Kiselev said in an interview with TASS.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are increasing their military

presence and mining high-rise buildings in the centre of

Konstantinovka, a city located in the Donetsk People's

Republic (DPR).

"Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine -- banned the withdrawal

of the local population from Konstantinovka, and under the threat

of life and health. Homes are likely to be booby-trapped. I mean

high-rise buildings. Because they will not leave anything in the

centre. They have already spoken about this, repeatedly,"

Kiselyov said.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine prepared for the defense of

Konstantinovka, including equipping an underground

system of shelters and passages.

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RIA Novosti: Ukrainian Deputy

Commander Radko -- Wears

Nazi Tattoos and Quotes

Rommel

October 30th, 11:31pm

(RT.ru)

Anton Radko, deputy commander of the 1st Ukrainian

Mechanized Battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault

Brigade is a neo-Nazi, RIA Novosti has found out.

According to the agency's information, the militant posts

photos on his social media accounts that show all of

his body art.

For example -- his left shoulder bears the tattoo "88,"

a number used in far-right circles as a code for the

phrase "Heil Hitler" (H is the eighth letter of

the alphabet).

At the same time, the "88" is decorated with the emblem

of the SS Panzer Division "Dead Head". The neo-Nazi

also has swastika tattoos on his body.

In addition, Radko's social media accounts contain photos

of Stepan Bandera, quotes from Field Marshal Erwin

Rommel, and Roman Shukhevych.

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Russian Armed Forces ------ strike

Ukrainian Armed Forces facility

in Dnepropetrovsk region

by Evgeny Silaev
(Night Line Editor)

October 30th, 9:36pm

(Lenta.ru)

The Armed Forces of Russia struck an object of critical

infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

settlement of Vasilkovka in Dnipropetrovsk region.

This was reported by the war correspondent

Chingis Dambiev on his Telegram-channel.

"Geranium strike on an enemy critical infrastructure facility

in Vasilkovka, Dnipropetrovsk region," Dambiev wrote.

The military correspondent clarified that

the strike took place on October 30th.

Earlier, the Russian Armed Forces broke through in the village

of Gai, in Dnipropetrovsk region, having previously occupied

a number of strongholds of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Foreign Ministry: Kiev wants to create

a man-made disaster - to slow down

Russia in Volchansk

October 30th, 4:17pm

(DAN)

The Kiev regime wants to destroy the dam of the Belgorod

reservoir in order to slow down the advance of Russian

troops near Volchansk in the Kharkiv region. This

was stated by the Russian Foreign Ministry

spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

On October 25 and 26, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck

the dam with HIMARS missiles and drones, causing

damage to the spillway and other structures.

"The enemy -- does not hide its plans to create a man-made

disaster in order to slow down the advance of Russian

troops in the Volchansk area of the Kharkiv region

by flooding settlements along the banks of the

Seversky Donets River," the diplomat said.

Zakharova noted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces

followed a similar scenario in 2023, when the

Kakhovka Dam was destroyed.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed

Forces, Valery Gerasimov.... previously reported to

Russian President Vladimir Putin that Volchansk

had been liberated by more than 70%.

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More than 300 missing SVO soldiers

have been found this year —

Moskalkova

October 30th, 3:51pm

(DAN)

More than 300 missing special operation soldiers were found

in 2025, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana

Moskalkova said at a meeting with experts... on the

integration of military personnel who have been

severely injured or disabled.

"Thanks to additional tools, we were able to find more than

300 people this year - who were listed as missing. They

were captured in Ukraine, in hospitals, and could not

tell us about themselves," TASS quoted the

ombudsman as saying.

During the meeting, Moskalkova also proposed that

compensation for injuries be paid immediately to

those military personnel who remained in

service ------ rather than after they were

discharged. She also believes.. that it

would be appropriate -- to introduce

preferential treatment for disabled

military personnel, who have

chosen to continue

their service.

Earlier, DAN reported that over 1,700 families
applied to the branch of the State Fund
“Defenders of the Fatherland”
in the DPR --- to search for

their missing relatives.

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The Belgian Defense Minister

explained his threats....... to

“wipe Moscow off the map”

October 30th, 2:54pm

(RT.ru)

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken explained his threats

to “wipe Moscow off the map” ....with a hypothetical NATO

retaliatory strike.

"For NATO, the principle of retaliation has been indisputable

for 76 years. This is the foundation. This... is what I meant

in my interview," he wrote on his social media accounts.

The Belgian minister emphasized that NATO is not at

war with Russia and ---“does not want to be at war.”

Earlier, the Russian Embassy called ''abnormal''

--- threats by the Belgian Minister of Defense,

to “wipe Moscow off the map”.

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Putin ordered foreign media outlets
freedom to inspect the blockaded
Ukrainian Armed Forces'

October 30th, 1:21pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered that foreign

journalists be allowed free access to the area where

Ukrainian troops are blocked --- in Krasnoarmeysk

(Ukrainian Pokrovsk), Dimitrov, and Kupyansk.

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the Russian

military is ready to temporarily cease hostilities... for 5-6

hours, in order to create safe corridors for journalists.

"The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation - has

received instructions from the Supreme Commander-

in-Chief of the Russian Federation ------ to ensure

unhindered passage for foreign journalists --

including the representatives of Ukrainian

media - when they contact the command

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to visit

the blockade areas in Krasnoarmeysk

Dimitrov, and Kupyansk," according

to a statement from the military

department. The text was

quoted by TASS.

It is specified that, if necessary, "the Russian command,

is ready to suspend hostilities in these territories, for

5-6 hours --- as well as to ensure the free entry and

exit of groups of foreign media representatives."

This includes Ukrainian media representatives,

provided that... "security guarantees are

provided for both the journalists ----

and Russian military personnel."

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Avidzba: Russian troops release

an unarmed enemy - who wants

to live - from the encirclement

October 30th, 11:38am

(Vesti.ru)

Statements of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine Alexander Syrsky about the situation in the area of

Krasnoarmeysk, do not correspond to reality, although..

there is some logic in them. This -- was stated in the

program "60 minutes" on the TV channel "Russia"

commander of the international brigade

"Pyatnashka" Ahra Avidzba.

Syrsky stated that the Ukrainian militants in Krasnoarmeysk

are not encircled, and he also called preserving the lives of

Ukrainian soldiers the top priority. According to Avidzba,

there is logic, in the latter part of Syrsky's statements.

"The guys who are captured by us.... are actually 100% likely

to survive. That's why he wants us to capture more people

- to keep them alive. We appreciate his efforts, so we

will respond to them," Avidzba promised.

As for Syrsky's statement about the lack of a complete

encirclement, the situation is somewhat different,

according to Avidzba.

"Our troops have always been humane, so those people who leave

the ring and move out without heavy equipment or heavy weapons
....light on their feet, are allowed to go back by our military. Those

who want to go "to replenish" themselves suffer, and they are

attacked by both "birds" --- and artillery," said Avidzba.

"Therefore, it is likely that the "stream".... that flows

back seems to them that there is no encirclement."

There is an encirclement - but the enemy

is allowed to leave, Avidzba emphasized.

"They always leave the mold ajar... so that those who want to

survive can come out and live. According to the laws of war,

there is always a short period for those who come out.

Then they grind up the radicals, or those who say,

'We have an order.' Well, if you have an order,

then suffer," explained the commander

of the 15th.

Also on the air of the Rossiya TV channel, Avidzba noted:

Ukrainian media are preparing the country for the loss

of Krasnoarmeysk.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Russian Soldiers

Thwarted Nine Attempts by the Armed

Forces of Ukraine to Break Out of

the Encirclement

October 30th, 11:34am

(Vesti.ru)

Fighters of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

group "Center" stopped nine attempts to break out of

the encirclement, made by formations of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was reported by the

Russian Defense Ministry.

According to the Defense Ministry, Ukrainian army units

attempted to attack Russian positions -- by launching

strikes in the northern and northwestern directions

-- in order to break through the encirclement in

Krasnoarmeysk, which is located in the

Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

"In the locality of Krasnoarmeysk "nine enemy attempts to

attack the positions of our troops and break out of the

encirclement in the northern and north-western

directions... were thwarted," the Russian

Defense Ministry said in a statement.

In addition, the Russian military thwarted the Ukrainian

Armed Forces' attempt to break through near the

village of Grishino in the DPR.

Earlier, it was reported that Russian Armed Forces fighters

stopped two attempts by Ukrainian militants to launch a

counterattack near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region.

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Russian Defense Ministry: The Armed Forces

of Ukraine killed nine of their soldiers

who wanted to surrender

October 30th, 9:36am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense - nine of its

own soldiers were killed by Ukrainian Armed Forces

in the Petropavlovka area of the Kharkiv region

when 12 soldiers attempted to surrender.

The Russian Ministry of Defense noted ----- that units of

the 1st Tank Army continue to clear the settlements

of Petropavlovka and Kurilovka in the Kharkiv

region --- of scattered groups of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"In the area of the southeastern outskirts of the village of

Petropavlovka in the Kharkiv region, when 12 members

of the 14th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

attempted to surrender, the enemy destroyed

nine of their soldiers using FPV drones,"

the Russian Defense Ministry said

in a statement.

They added that 3 Ukrainian militants

.......had been taken to a safe place.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Russian

Troops Delivered a Massive Strike

on Ukraine's Military-Industrial

Complex - at Night

October 30th, 9:29am

(Vesti.ru)

In response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' terrorist attacks on

Russian civilian facilities, Russian forces launched a massive

strike against Ukraine's military-industrial complex, energy

facilities, and military airfields.

This was reported in the Ministry of

Defense of the Russian Federation.

"Tonight, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation delivered

a massive strike on the enterprises of the military-industrial

complex of Ukraine," the report says.

The strike was carried out using long-range precision-guided

weapons, including air-, sea- and land-based weapons, as

well as strike drones. The strike objectives were

achieved, and all designated targets were

destroyed, according to the ministry.

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SHOT: Russian Armed Forces

launch a massive strike on

Ukraine's energy facilities

October 30th, 6:01am

(Vesti.ru)

On Thursday night, October 30, the Russian Armed

Forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine's

energy infrastructure, according to the

Telegram channel SHOT.

According to the channel, the attacks targeted the

Burshtynskaya Thermal Power Plant in the Ivano-

Frankivsk region and the Ladyzhenskaya

Thermal Power Plant in the Vinnytsia

region. In addition - the Russian

Armed Forces struck energy

facilities in Zaporizhzhia,

which is controlled

by Kiev.

It is specified that about a hundred Geran-2 kamikaze

drones, as well as dozens of Kinzhal and Kalibr

missiles, were used in the attack.

On October 28, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that

Russian troops had struck a train carrying weapons and

equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) and

a military airfield. They also targeted production

facilities, storage and launch sites for drones,

as well as temporary locations for Ukrainian

armed groups, including mercenaries, in

158 areas.

Earlier, a Russian Armed Forces soldier said

that the Ukrainian Armed Forces...... were

throwing their last reserves into battle.

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Russian Armed Forces soldiers --- gave

their water to Zaporizhzhia residents

because the wells were poisoned

October 30th, 3:30am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian military personnel provided drinking water supplies to

civilians in the village of Yegorivka in the Zaporizhzhia region

after Ukrainian troops poisoned the wells. This was reported

by TASS, citing an East assault rifleman with the call sign

"Yevrey." In an interview with the agency... he said, that

the military was giving people its own water supplies.

The enemy forces --- were also depriving the local

population of food.

"The wells were poisoned on purpose, so that we couldn't

get drinking water from them. So, the bottled water we

were using was worth its weight in gold, especially

during active assault operations. However, we

were giving this water to the civilian

population," the soldier said.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the liberation

of the settlements of Novonikolaevka and Privolnoye in

the Zaporizhzhia region, as well as Yegorivka in

the Dnipropetrovsk region.

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Guardsman Private Babushkin defended

Russian Armed Forces equipment from

a Ukrainian FPV drone attack

October 29th, 9:51pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Guards Private Dmitry Babushkin, a driver-refueler in the support

platoon of a rocket artillery battery... was carrying out a task of

refueling BM-21 Grad combat vehicles with diesel fuel when he

noticed an approaching enemy FPV drone. Russia's Ministry

of Defense reported on the feats of Russian Armed Forces

soldiers - in the special military operation.

Babushkin was preparing a tanker truck for operation when a

drone from the Armed Forces of Ukraine ---- flew towards him.

Instantly assessing the situation, the Guardsman drew his

service weapon, aimed, and shot down the FPV drone

before it could attack. As a result, no equipment

was lost.

The Russian Defense Ministry also noted the determination and

bravery of the guards of Private Nikita Kazak, who, as part of

the calculation of the 2S5 "Hyacinth-S" howitzer self-

propelled artillery system --- performed the task of

destroying the APU warehouse, which contained

ammunition and other things necessary for

the enemy.

During the mission, enemy artillery opened fire in response.

Despite the danger, the team decided.... to complete the

mission. Kozak - continued to supply shells for the gun.

As a result, they managed to destroy an ammunition

depot and up to seven Ukrainian soldiers.

Earlier on October 29, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

how Guards Sergeant Igor Babenkov commanded a tank

and provided fire support to Russian units, despite the

enemy artillery's return fire.

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A Mass exodus ---- of young Ukrainians

from the country has been reported

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

October 29th, 9:34pm

(Lenta.ru)

Ukrainians are leaving the country en masse after

the ban on all men aged 18 to 22 leaving the

country was lifted. This is reported by

The Telegraph.

The article notes that, according to the Polish Border

Guard, 99,000 Ukrainian men of military age have

crossed the border --- in the past two months.

Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba

predicted earlier the consequences of the mass

exodus of young people. According to him,

this may force Kyiv to open the borders

for migrants from Asia.

At the end of August, Ukraine enacted a law that

allows military conscripts between the ages of

18 and 22 ----- to cross the border.

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NI: New Russian bombs hit Ukrainian

targets --------- from 200 kms away

October 29th, 7:59pm

(RT.ru)

According to Stavros Atlamazoglou, a columnist for The

National Interest, new Russian experimental bombs

with a universal planning and correction module

(UPMK) can hit Ukrainian targets.... from 200

kilometres away.

In the article, he noted that the guns are ideal for

strikes on the front lines and logistics facilities.

"If the new gliding aerial bomb proves effective, it will

provide Russian fighter jets and bombers with an

additional option for striking," the author wrote.

Atlamazoglu emphasized that the bombs could

bypass..... the Ukrainian air defense systems.

Earlier, the Su-34 crew struck a temporary deployment point

and the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

area of responsibility of the Yuzhnaya group. To hit the

target - aviation bombs with a universal planning and

correction module (UMPK) were used. RT published

a video by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

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A rally was held in Kiev: to demand

----- the evacuation of the bodies of

fallen Ukrainian military personnel

October 29th, 7:19pm

(RT.ru)

A rally was held in the Ukrainian capital --- to demand the

evacuation of the bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers.

This was reported by RIA Novosti, in

Russian law enforcement agencies.

"Relatives of military personnel from various units, took part

in the action. They demanded, among other things, that the

dead be evacuated from the battlefield," the source said.

Earlier, RIA Novosti reported that relatives of the military of the

425th separate assault Ukrainian regiment "Rock" counted

the number of missing this year --- and came to the

conclusion.... that it is battalion sized.

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Ukrainian soldier Lubents ---- was

sentenced to 21 years in prison

October 29th, 2:11pm

(RT.ru)

Yevgeny Lubents, a 42-year-old member of the 46th

Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, was sentenced to 21 years in prison.

This was reported by the main military

prosecutor's office.

The man was found guilty -------- under Part 1

of Article 356 of the Russian Criminal Code.

The court found that in late November 2024, Lubenets

met a local resident near the railway station in

Kurakhovo, whom he later killed.

"The court agreed with the position of the state prosecutor

--- a representative of the Military Prosecutor's Office of
the United Group of Troops and sentenced Lubentsov

to 21 years of imprisonment in a high-security
penal colony," the report says.

Earlier, the military prosecutor's office approved the indictment

in a criminal case against 37-year-old Ukrainian serviceman

Maxim Benzenko.

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Putin - on Poseidon, Burevestnik,

& the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

Envelopment: Key Statements

October 29th, 12:24pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the P. V. Mandryk Central

Military Clinical Hospital... where he met with military personnel

undergoing treatment after participating in the special military

operation, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.

During the meeting, the Head of State made several important

statements regarding the current military situation and new

achievements in the field of defense technologies.

Russia - has successfully tested the Poseidon underwater

unmanned vehicle equipped with a nuclear power plant.

The President stressed that these tests are a significant

breakthrough in military equipment. The power of the

Poseidon significantly exceeds the potential of the

new Sarmat missile - which will soon be put on

combat duty. In terms of speed, and depth of

immersion, this device has no analogues
in the world, and its interception is...

simply impossible.

The Russian army is blocking the enemy in the areas of

Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk (the Ukrainian name is

Pokrovsk), where it has been encircled. At the same

time, the Russian side... is ready to provide

accreditation -- to foreign and Ukrainian

media outlets for visiting these areas

-- emphasizing the importance of

........avoiding provocations by

Ukrainian armed formations

during the journalists' stay.

The President noted that during the presence of press

representatives in the encircled areas, hostilities

would be temporarily suspended.

Putin also highlighted the characteristics of the new

Burevestnik nuclear power plant. Despite its

comparable power to that of a nuclear

submarine reactor, this weapon is a

thousand times more compact.

The technologies used in Burevestnik will be integrated

into Russia's lunar program, demonstrating the
dual civilian and military applications
of these developments.

In conclusion, the President emphasized that in all areas

of the special operation, Russian troops continue to

successfully carry out offensive actions and

maintain an active position.

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Russia has tested ---------- the

Poseidon nuclear submarine

October 29th, 12:10pm

(DAN)

Russia conducted tests of the Poseidon underwater vehicle

with a nuclear power plant yesterday. This was announced

by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with

military personnel at a hospital.

"Yesterday, we tested another promising system --- the Poseidon

unmanned underwater vehicle - which also has a nuclear power

plant. For the first time, we were able to launch it from a carrier

submarine using a launch engine, and then use the nuclear

power plant to power the vehicle for a certain amount of

time. This ---- is a huge success," he said.

Putin emphasized, that Poseidon's power significantly exceeds

that of the promising Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile,

which will soon be put on duty.

Earlier, Russia successfully tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik

cruise missiles, and before that, it began mass production of

the Oreshnik ballistic missile ------ which can hit targets....

throughout Europe.

____________________________________________________________

Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Advance in the Village of Gnatovka

in the DPR

October 29th, 10:17am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have advanced in the village

of Gnatovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR),

according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The military department clarified, that

Russian troops are continuing to

clear the settlement.

"Units of the 2nd Army have advanced in the village of

Gnatovka in the Donetsk People's Republic, and it
is being cleared," the report says.

In addition - the assault units of the 5th Separate Motorized

Rifle Brigade of the 51st Army expanded their control zone

in the eastern part of Dimitrov in the DPR.

In addition, a group of 12 Ukrainian Armed Forces (AF) fighters

reported their readiness to surrender near Kupyansk in the

Kharkiv region. The agency added that options for their

safe withdrawal, are currently being considered.

_________________________________

The Russian Armed Forces liberated

the village of Vishnevoye in the

Dnepropetrovsk region

October 29th, 9:49am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces -- have liberated Vishnevoye

village in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This is reported

by the Russian Ministry of Defense on October 29.

"Units of the Vostok military group advanced into the

depths of the enemy's defenses and liberated the

village of Vishnevoye.... in the Dnepropetrovsk

region," the ministry said in a Telegram post.

It is noted that the Russian army also inflicted defeat in the

areas of Velikomikhailovka and Novoalekseevka in the

Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as in the areas of

Novoye, Uspenovka and Yablikovo in the

Zaporozhye region.

On October 28, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the

fighters of the Vostok military group, had liberated the village of

Novonikolaevka in the Zaporozhye region. At that time, Russian

units crossed the Yanchur River and took the enemy's fortified

area --- despite the active use of FPV drones and artillery by

the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Military Correspondent Sladkov:
The Armed Forces of Ukraine
Have an "Epidemic

of Boilers"

October 29th, 7:55am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are suffering an "epidemic of

cauldrons." Ukrainian soldiers are surrounded by Russian

troops, forcing them to surrender. This was reported by

VTV military correspondent Alexander Sladkov.

According to him, the Armed Forces of Ukraine.... have

three stages of the situation deteriorating at the front.

"Guys, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are facing an epidemic of

boiler explosions," Sladkov wrote on his Telegram channel.

According to him, first, due to heavy losses, the Ukrainian

militants strike civilian targets. Then... they ask for a

ceasefire ....and try to drag the Russian side into

negotiations, after which, Ukrainian soldiers

lose their spirit and surrender.

Sladkov suggested that soon.... the APU... will begin the

"fourth stage", when Ukrainian generals will surrender.

On October 27, military correspondent, Alexey Gavrish, said

that Ukrainian militants were trapped in the Kupiansk and

Krasnoarmeysk directions. According to him, the

Ukrainian army, in these sectors of the front,

is unable to carry out a rotation.

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Russian Armed Forces soldier: Ukrainian militants

are burning forests -- in an attempt to hinder
the Russian army's advance

October 29th, 4:35am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian militants are burning forests in the Dnepropetrovsk

region, trying to deprive the Russian army of its camouflage.

This was reported by a Russian Armed Forces soldier on

the Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, despite the lack of foliage on the trees,

the weather --- is becoming a decisive factor for the

Russian military, helping them to advance.

"These barbarians are burning down the forest belts. Sometimes

you just walk – a bare forest. Nothing but driftwood. We wait, we

look, when here such bad weather: fog, weather conditions

bad - we pass", - the fighter told.

The worse the weather conditions are, the better

it is for the Russian army, the soldier said.

Earlier, it was reported that in the Dnipropetrovsk region, the

Armed Forces of Ukraine use new drones called "Glazki".

The UAV is capable of operating at high altitudes.

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Alaudinov -- called the liberation of territories

the main task of the Russian Armed Forces

during the special military operation

October 29th, 2:49am

(Vesti.ru)

Deputy Head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the

Armed Forces of Russia, commander of the special forces

"Akhmat" Lieutenant-General Apty Alaudinov - outlined

the key task in the framework of the special military

operation (SVO). His words are reported by TASS.

In his opinion, the liberation of as much territory as possible

is a priority - necessary to strengthen Russia's position in

subsequent peace negotiations.

"Our goal is to liberate as much territory as possible

---- without significant losses," the general said.

Alaudinov explained that these territories would become

part of the "exchange fund" or the basis for agreements.

The Lieutenant General emphasized that the acquired territories

would either be assigned to Russia under certain conditions

or exchanged for other regions that are strategically

important for us.

Earlier, Alaudinov stated that NATO countries are sending old

and decommissioned weapons to Ukraine, with which, the

militants of the Kiev regime cannot oppose the Russian

military on the battlefield.

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Expert Kiselev: The Ukrainian Armed Forces'
losses in Krasnoarmeysk... have reached
monstrous proportions

October 29th, 2:30am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are suffering enormous

losses in the area of Krasnoarmeysk (Ukrainian name:

Pokrovsk) in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

This was stated by military expert Vitaly
Kiselev, in an interview with TASS.

According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are forced

to transfer up to 120 soldiers to the city - every day -

to replenish losses and maintain their positions.

"The enemy is still holding the city (Krasnoarmeysk) very firmly

and strongly, and they have no intention of retreating. They

still have the necessary forces and resources, especially

since they are receiving small units of 15-20 people to

help them. In fact, they receive 15-20 people every

5-6 days. This indicates, that they are suffering

significant losses in this area," said Kiselev.

The expert emphasized - that the intensity of combat operations

in the Krasnoarmeysk area remains extremely high. According

to him - the Ukrainian command continues to send new units

to the combat zone, despite significant losses in manpower

and equipment.

Earlier, in an exclusive interview with Rossiya 24, Komsomolskaya

Pravda war correspondent Alexander Kots said that it was time

for Ukrainian militants to leave Krasnoarmeysk before the

complete blockade of the city ---- was completed,

so that.. "at least someone would survive."

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L'Antidiplomatico: The Ukrainian Army

Has Been Defeated in the SVO Zone

October 28th, 2:37pm

(RT.ru)

The Ukrainian army has been defeated in the SVO zone,

according to the Italian publication L'Antidiplomatico.

"There is no front anymore, there is a sieve instead,

the Russian army is everywhere, there is no clear

line of contact anymore," the material notes.

Earlier, the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung wrote

that the Armed Forces of Ukraine were fleeing their

positions en masse - and about 290,000 criminal

cases for desertion had already been opened

in Ukraine.

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In Kharkiv, military enlistment office

employees forcibly mobilized

a man with a dog

October 28th, 2:25pm

(RT.ru)

In Kharkiv, a man and his dog - were forcibly

mobilized by the military registration office.

This was reported by the STRANA.ua publication.

"In Kharkiv, the dog was 'mobilized' along

with its owner," the report says.

In the video, about ten men in camouflage - push a

man into a minibus, and then hand his pet to him.

The Telegram channel "STRANA.ua" previously

reported that in Lviv, Ukraine, a military

recruitment officer opened fire -

while detaining a man.

It was also reported that employees of the

territorial recruitment centre beat a man

in Dnipropetrovsk.

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Military Correspondent Dolgachev:

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are

suffering heavy losses in the

Kupyansk direction

October 28th, 11:47am

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are suffering heavy losses in the

Kupiansk direction in the Kharkiv region. This was reported

by military correspondent Nikolai Dolgachev on the 60

Minutes program on the Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, the Russian military is interfering with the

supply of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kupyansk. The

Ukrainian militants ---- are forced to retreat, the war

correspondent added.

"The situation has become more complicated for the enemy.

Our unit is not only operating in the city itself, but also

outside it, disrupting the enemy's supply lines and

reducing... their ammunition capabilities. In this

regard, our units have a significant advantage.

The enemy is forced to retreat, suffering

heavy losses and losing territory,

personnel, and equipment,"

Dolgachev said.

At the same time, the war correspondent emphasized,

the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to hold on to

the settlement for as long as possible and delay

the moment..... when the Russian army will

liberate Kupyansk.

Dolgachev also commented on the situation near

Krasnoarmeysk. He clarified that all approaches

to the city - are controlled by Russia's military.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Destroyed a Train Carrying Ukrainian

Military Equipment - and an Airfield

October 28th, 10am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have struck a train carrying weapons

and equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces ---- and a military

airfield. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The military department clarified that operational-tactical

aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and

artillery were used in the strikes.

As a result, production facilities, storage and launch sites for

drones, as well as temporary locations for Ukrainian armed

formations in 158 districts, were also targeted.

In addition, Russian air defense systems intercepted and

destroyed 124 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned

aerial vehicles.

On Monday, October 27th, Russia's military personnel ---

attacked transport and energy infrastructure facilities

used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the railway

transportation of weapons and military equipment,

a military airfield, and drone launch sites.

______________________________________________

RIA News: Mask's "grokipedia" takes into

account the historical background of

the beginning of the SVO

October 28th, 5:22am

(Vesti.ru)

The Grokipedia service of the xAI AI company of US businessman

Elon Musk, unlike the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, describes

the historical prerequisites for the start of a special military

operation, and also does not hide data on war crimes of

Ukrainian militants and forced mobilization in Ukraine,

the RIA Novosti news agency found out.

On October 28th, Business Insider reported that US entrepreneur

Elon Musk officially launched "Grokopedia," a new encyclopedic

resource positioned as a direct competitor to "Wikipedia."

In particular, the agency found out that the article on Grokopedia

about the special military operation begins with a description of

the historical background and mentions that the common

origins of both Russians and Ukrainians go back to

Kievan Rus. The article also states who owned

Ukrainian territories in different centuries.

Then, in the section about Crimea's return to Russia in 2014, the

service acknowledges that the majority of the peninsula's

population is made up of ethnic Russians.

As the agency noted, the topic of the expansion of the North

Atlantic Alliance to the East is widely covered, with quotes

from Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 2007 Munich

Conference, who “directly warned that NATO expansion

ignores Russia’s interests.”

In addition, "Grokopedia" did not hide information about the crimes

committed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in its article about the

conflict in Ukraine. In particular, the article lists the mistreatment

of prisoners of war, the use of human shields --- and attacks on

civilians. The service also mentions the forced mobilization

of the Ukrainian army.

_____________________________________________________________

Russian military eliminated Ukrainian

Armed Forces fighters --- during a

tea party in Novonikolaevka

October 28th, 4:58am

(Vesti.ru)

During the liberation of the village of Novonikolaevka in the

Zaporizhzhia region, Russian military personnel eliminated

Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) fighters, catching them off

guard while they were having tea. This was reported by

the commander of the Vostok military group, who goes

by the call sign Baha.

He said that Russian soldiers approached the Ukrainian

militants' positions stealthily and eliminated them

using the element of surprise.

"We came up close to the enemy, even to the point that we went

to their dugout. They just sit there, drink tea - just a couple of

minutes of misunderstanding, and that's it. We then had

about 13 people against them," RIA Novosti quotes

Bahi as saying.

According to him, the enemy had an extensive network of

strongholds and bunkers. Baha said that the Russian

soldiers launched their attack in the morning, when

most of the Ukrainian soldiers were asleep. He

also said that some Ukrainian soldiers

had surrendered.

On October 27th, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that

Russian troops had liberated Novonikolaevka and Privolnoye

in the Zaporizhzhia region, as well as Yegorivka ---- in the

Dnipropetrovsk region.

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The Russian Armed Forces learned about

the panic in the ranks of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine and the mass

exodus from their positions.

October 28th, 4:35am

(Vesti.ru)

During a radio interception operation in the Dnepropetrovsk region,

Russian Armed Forces soldiers discovered that Ukrainian Armed

Forces fighters were panicking and deserting during defensive

operations. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing Russian

security agencies.

According to a representative of the Russian security forces, the

reason for the panic in the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

is the professionalism of the Russian army.

"In the radio networks of the 85th separate battalion of the 105th

separate brigade of territorial Defense of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, panic moods and the departure of the unit from

defensive positions occur," the message reads.

The Russian Armed Forces intercepted a critical exchange of

information between high-ranking Ukrainian military officers.

The intercepted dialogue focused on a soldier with the call

sign Kava - who was identified as the commander of one

of the units of the 85th Separate Battalion of the 105th

Separate Territorial Defense Brigade of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces, according to a representative of the

Russian security forces.

According to him, the most notable aspect of the intercepted

conversations was the apparent discrepancy between the

situation on the ground --- and the orders from above

to stay and fight - and to hold their positions.

____________________________________________

Junior Sergeant Kurmanaliev pulled

his wounded comrade out of the

Ukrainian shelling

October 27th, 9:30pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Guards Senior Sergeant Maxim Novoselov commanded a team of

unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators in the special military

operation zone when he was tasked with reconnaissance.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the feats

of Russian military personnel

Thanks to electronic reconnaissance, competent work with

routes and timely interaction with the artillerymen,

Novoselov's calculation successfully detected

and destroyed the camouflaged equipment

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Several

enemy artillery guns and drone control

points were also eliminated.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the courageous and

selfless actions of Arkady Kurmanaliev, a junior sergeant in the

Russian Armed Forces, who served as part of an assault team

tasked with taking control of an enemy stronghold.

During the battle, one of Kurmanaliyev's comrades was wounded,

and he needed to be evacuated urgently. Despite the ongoing

mortar fire from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Kurmanaliyev

reached the wounded soldier and pulled him out of the

danger zone, ensuring his safe transportation. He

then returned to his position and provided fire

support to the Russian assault troops.

Earlier, on October 20th, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that

Corporal Andrey Kastarakov destroyed a drone and a stronghold

with the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the zone

of the special military operation.

It is specified that -- when the FPV-drone of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine was detected - the Corporal gave the command to find

shelter for the personnel of the Russian Army. Instantly taking

a position, Kastarakov destroyed the enemy drone..... with a

hunting gun.

_______________________________________________________________

Shoigu: All the peoples of Russia

..have joined the ranks of the

participants in the special

military operation

October 27th, 9:12pm

(RT.ru)

Sergey Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council,

stated in an article on the aif.ru website that all the

peoples of our country have joined the

special operation.

"The fighting is a serious test for our people --- which has only

brought us closer together. In the trenches, in the combat

zone, the soldiers pray in different languages for a

common victory. Therefore, the enemy,

regardless of nationality, considers

us all to be Russian soldiers,"

the article says.

Shoigu emphasized that Russians are proud of their heroes and

support the soldiers together. According to him, this unity of

action and thought among millions of people.... makes

Russia stronger.

Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, commander of the Akhmat

special forces, has previously stated that there is no division

by nationality or religion in the special military operation.

Former Russian Prime Minister Sergei Stepashin, meanwhile,

noted that Russia has changed a lot since the start of the

special military operation. According to him, the country

has come together, as it did in the Great Patriotic War.

__________________________________________________________

Russian Defense Ministry: AFU militants

surrendered after leaflets were

dropped on them

October 27th, 7:22pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that a group of Ukrainian

Armed Forces soldiers on the Kharkiv front line surrendered after

leaflets were distributed over their positions. This was an

episode that preceded the liberation of Tikhoye village.

"After preliminary reconnaissance of the area near the

ettlement, some of the Ukrainian militants laid down

their arms and surrendered," the Defense Ministry

said in a Telegram post.

The 136th Guards Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Northern

Military District's troops shared their account of the capture of

Tikhoye. According to them, the Russian Armed Forces

caught the enemy off guard, and the retreating

Ukrainian forces were targeted by strike

drones, as evidenced by objective

control footage.

The Ministry of Defense added that Russian soldiers showed

courage and bravery by liberating the settlement, and they

continue to inflict fire damage on the Ukrainian Armed

Forces..... in the Kharkiv direction.

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The nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile

is a threat ----- to the US "Golden Dome"

October 27th, 4:32pm

(Lenta.ru)

In a publication by The New York Times, it emphasized that the
Burevestnik... is designed to bypass missile defense systems

like the Golden Dome, a multi-level missile defense system

designed....... to protect the mainland US from ballistic,

hypersonic and cruise missiles. The decree on the

Golden Dome, was signed in January 2025. It is

believed that implementation of the project

will take about 20 years.

The Burevestnik will receive a nuclear warhead

The appearance of this new missile - was first announced by

President Putin during a message to the Federal Assembly

on March 1, 2018. In the same month, according to the

results of voting... on the website of the Russian

Ministry of Defense, the product was named

"Burevestnik." According to the NATO

coding, it is SSC-X-9 Skyfall.

The characteristics of the new missile are not known for certain.

According to Putin, the Burevestnik is a low-flying and stealthy

missile that will follow an unpredictable trajectory to its

target. The missile's flight altitude may range from 25

to 100 metres. It will carry a nuclear warhead to

ensure the destruction of priority targets.

According to various reports, the missile's speed is estimated

to be between 850 and 1,300 kilometres per hour.

It is believed that the Burevestnik is one and a half to two times

larger than the long-range Kh-101 cruise missile, which is used

in special military operations. The Kh-101 is 7.45 metres long.

During the October tests, the missile covered 14 thousand

kilometers in 15 hours. At the same time, the maximum

range of the Burevestnik is estimated at 20,000 kms.

___________________________________________

Sohu: Trump Retreats After Putin's

Warning on the Consequences

of Arming Kiev

October 27th, 3:19pm

(Vesti.ru)

US President Donald Trump threatened to provide Ukraine with

Tomahawk cruise missiles for strikes on Russian territory, but

changed his rhetoric after Russian President Vladimir Putin

warned of serious consequences for such a move. This

was reported by the Chinese publication Sohu.

Journalists noted - that Putin has repeatedly threatened a harsh

response if long-range weapons are supplied to Kiev, including

during a telephone conversation with Trump.

As the article emphasizes ---- Putin has explained his position in

detail, and Russia's warnings have influenced Trump's actions.

The authors note that although Trump initially threatened to

cancel the meeting with Putin and impose sanctions on

Russia, he has stopped mentioning the supply of

missiles to Ukraine.

Even when reports emerged that the United States had allegedly

allowed Ukraine to use Western weapons to attack Russian

targets deep within Russia, Trump dismissed these claims

as "fake news."

Later, Trump said on social media that the United States had

nothing to do with the missiles and had no control over how

Ukraine was using them. The article suggests that this

indicates that Putin was able to restrain Trump, and

at least for now, the United States does not intend

to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles.

According to the publication, Trump was attempting to

exploit the conflict to his advantage - while avoiding

a major confrontation with Russia.

In addition, the media points out that Trump has placed the

responsibility for Ukraine's use of Western missiles on its

European allies... indicating that the United States is

reluctant to directly confront Russia on this issue,

providing Moscow with additional opportunities

to respond to NATO's pressure.

Earlier, Putin in an interview with the author and co-host of the

program " Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" Pavel Zarubin on the TV

channel "Russia 1" said that the supply of long-range

Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine - will destroy the

positive trends in relations between Russia

and the United States.

Putin stressed that such a step would negatively affect

bilateral relations and could lead to a deterioration

of the situation.... in international politics.

___________________________________

The Russian Armed Forces struck

a Ukrainian cargo train in the

Sumy region using Geran.

October 27th, 3:07pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense has published video footage

of the Russian Armed Forces using Geran-2 drones to strike

a Ukrainian Armed Forces train in the Chernoplatovo
area of the Sumy region.

Footage captured by a Russian drone shows Ukrainian

freight trains engulfed in flames... in a wooded area.

_____________________________________________________

Galuzin stated --- that there had been
no progress on the negotiations
between Russia and Ukraine

October 27th, 1:27pm

(Vesti.ru)

There have been no developments regarding a possible new

round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

This was stated by Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Foreign

Minister of the Russian Federation, in talks

with journalists.

He recalled the words of Russian President's Press Secretary

Dmitry Peskov --- who said that the Ukrainian leadership
was avoiding dialogue ......and not responding to
Moscow's initiatives.

"The situation has not changed since then," he said.

The fact that it is Ukraine ----- that is dragging out the negotiation

process was also stated earlier by the special representative of

Russia's president, for investment and economic cooperation,

Kirill Dmitriev. He noted... that the Kiev regime - stubbornly -

does not want to solve the accumulated problems

and issues.

______________________________________

The Russian Armed Forces in Kupyansk

thwarted 4 attempts by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.. to break out of their

encirclement

October 27th, 1:02pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported in its daily briefing

on Monday that Russian troops had stopped four attempts

by Ukrainian units to break through the encirclement in

Kupyansk.

"In Kupyansk, four attempts by Ukrainian formations to break

out of the encirclement ring on the right bank of the Oskol

River were stopped," the defense ministry said.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the enemy tried to break

through the destroyed crossings near the village of Petrovka.

Artillery & drones inflicted fire damage on Ukrainian forces.

As a result of the strikes, up to 50 Ukrainian military

personnel were killed and six pieces of military

equipment were destroyed, including two

Humvee armoured vehicles.

The defense ministry also informed about strikes on transport

and energy infrastructure facilities used by the Armed Forces

of Ukraine - for railway transportation of weapons & military

equipment, on a military airfield, and on drone launch sites.

_______________________________

Defense Ministry --- Russia's Armed Forces

liberated the villages of Novonikolaevka,

Privolnoye, and Yegorovka

October 27th, 12:41pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the settlements of

Novonikolaevka and Privolnoye in Zaporizhzhia

region, as well as the settlement of Yegorivka

in Dnipropetrovsk region. This - is stated in

the Russian Ministry of Defense report.

The Russian Defense Ministry noted: that the

settlements were liberated by the troops
of the Vostok military group.

"Units of the Vostok group of troops - advanced into

the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated

the settlements of Novonikolayevka ---- and

Privolnoye in the Zaporizhia region -- as

well as Yegorovka in Dnipropetrovsk

region," the report says.

Russian troops also defeated three Ukrainian Armed

Forces brigades, destroying up to 300 militants, an

armoured vehicle, 17 vehicles, and a material

supply depot.

The Russian Armed Forces --- between October 18, and

24, liberated 10 settlements in the Donetsk People's

Republic, and the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk

and Kharkiv regions.

______________________________________

Call for ceasefire in Ukraine

is to buy time, says Russia

October 27th, 6:28am

(Prensa Latina)

Calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine...... are a new attempt to buy

time, from the perspective of Ukrainian President Vladimir

Zelensky, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today.

«When calls for a ceasefire are now ringing... we understand that

in effect they simply want to buy time again. This logic... deeply

rooted in Zelensky's head and mentality is absolutely evident

to any objective observer», Lavrov stressed, in an interview

with the Ultrahang YouTube channel.

According to the head of Russian diplomacy, the Europeans

«strive to twist the United States Administration's arms»

by demanding «only» an immediate ceasefire.

«Now Europeans are trying to dominate the agenda with their

ceasefire rhetoric. They change their position depending on

what happens on the front line», explained the minister.

Lavrov stated that it is «unfair» to ask when Russia will accept

a ceasefire without eliminating the root causes of the conflict.

«It would be fair for one to tell Ukrainians to restore, above all,

linguistic rights, all the rights of national minorities, because

it is set out in their Constitution» ---- the diplomat clarified.

______________________________________

Former Ukrainian Army Soldiers ----

Zelensky is Ukraine's Main Enemy

---- Not Russia

October 27th, 2:50am

(Vesti.ru)

The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, is purposefully

destroying the people of Ukraine. He is the main enemy of

Ukraine -- not Russia, former Ukrainian Armed Forces

soldiers -- who defected to the Russian Federation

and joined the Alexander Matrosov Detachment

told RIA Novosti, in an interview.

So, a fighter with the call sign Estonian, who was forcibly

mobilized in Ukraine and sent to the front line with

minimal training, does not agree with the policy

of Zelensky, who "purposefully destroys

his people."

"The whole world has seen how the TTsK (Territorial recruitment

centre, an analogue of military enlistment offices – ed.) takes

people off the streets and stuffs them into buses like cattle.

It's time to think about changing something. Otherwise,

there will be nothing left of Ukraine - very soon",

quotes the Estonian RIA Novosti.

A fighter with the call sign Picasso,
shares a similar opinion.

"We were enemies with the Russians. But now I realized that the

real enemy is sitting on Bankova Street. Kiev has already

disposed of a lot of people, killed a significant part of

the population - destroyed a country that was rich

in everything. If Zelensky wanted the good of

his people ---- he would have ended this

madness long ago," Picasso said.

Meanwhile, a mobilized fighter of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

voluntarily surrendered --- and sided with Russia, through

Telegram correspondence.

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The flamethrower helped the Russian Armed

Forces minimize casualties... during the

assault on Pershotravnevy

October 27th, 2:18am

(Vesti.ru)

A Russian Armed Forces serviceman told the Russia 1 TV

channel about the details of the liberation of the village

of Pershotravnevoye in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

According to him, the flamethrower played a key role in

minimizing casualties among Russian Armed Forces

assault troops during the liberation of the village

of Pershotravnevoye.

"I saw that a machine gun was working. When I looked later,

there were two or three people there. This flamethrower

helped us a lot – it minimized our losses," said the

Russian Armed Forces assault rifleman.

_____________________________________

Dick, Chief of Intelligence of the 90th

Tank Division: The Russian Army is

the Strongest in the World

October 27th, 1:47am

(Vesti.ru)

Alexander Dick, Lieutenant Colonel of the Guards, Chief of

Intelligence of the 90th Guards Tank Division, analyzed

the course of the special military operation and

concluded that the Russian Armed Forces

are superior.

He shared this information - in the program "Evening

with Vladimir Solovyov" on the Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, analyzing the evolution of the special military

operation and the successes of the Russian military, it

becomes clear.... that the Russian army has

significantly increased its power.

"War - teaches everyone how to fight. If we look at how we

started this war --- and where we are now, I believe that

we are the strongest army in the world," said

Alexander Dick.

He recalled the saying that, until a Russian soldier's boot

steps into a trench, we cannot consider it our territory.

Earlier, the Russian leader Vladimir Putin noted that he would

not like to sound like a militarist, but the Russian side at

every stage of the hostilities offered Kiev to stop and

withdraw troops from those territories that do not

want to remain in Ukraine --- as constituted.

"There is a certain logic of hostilities, and troops find themselves

in different territories. But, you know.... we have such an old

tradition. It is not a proverb, not a parable, but an old rule

– where the Russian soldier's foot steps, it is ours",

– the Russian president emphasized.

_________________________________________

Lieutenant Colonel Dick --- of the Russian
Armed Forces explained the functions
of intelligence officers in the
modern army

October 27th, 12:30am

(Vesti.ru)

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Dick ----- Chief of Intelligence
of the 90th Tank Division, spoke about the key aspects of
intelligence work in the modern armed forces on the
program "Evening with Vladimir Solovyov" on the
Russia 1 TV channel.

Alexander Dick, a former graduate of Altai State University
who served in a special forces brigade... and is now an
experienced officer, believes that in modern combat
conditions, the threat posed by enemy FPV drones
is significantly higher ----- than that posed by
enemy personnel.

Therefore, timely information about impending drone
attacks is crucial on the front lines, and only
effective intelligence... can provide

warning of enemy attacks.

"Data collection and information about the enemy, are primarily

about the timely notification of senior management in order to

prevent the enemy from taking sudden actions. Nowadays,

the methods of information collection and analysis have

changed significantly.''

''We now have electronic intelligence - which is the most

common type of intelligence. Additionally, we cannot

ignore aerial reconnaissance, which plays a crucial

role in gathering information about the enemy's

movements. Observers.... our soldiers who

are stationed at observation posts, also

provide valuable insights into enemy

activities," said Alexander Dick.

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Tanaka admitted - that former soldiers of

the Japanese Self-Defense Forces --- are

fighting for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

October 27th, 12:06am

(Vesti.ru)

Former members of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces may

be fighting in the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU), Japanese

historian, Takeyuki Tanaka said, in an interview with

RIA Novosti.

Most of the Japanese mercenaries are people for whom war is a

hobby. The rest have become victims of American propaganda,

having read Japanese newspapers and magazines, which has

led to a spontaneous desire to "help" Ukraine, Tanaka said.

"Among the people who take part in combat operations abroad,

there are many former members of the Japanese Self-Defense

Forces. These are people who like to fight. These are

mercenaries who took part in various military

conflicts, for example, in Afghanistan and

other countries," RIA Novosti quotes

Tanaka as saying.

Meanwhile, in Ukraine, on the side of the Kiev regime -

are fighting mercenaries from Japan, said a captured

militant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Takeyuki Tanaka is a Japanese historian who published the book

"Alley of Angels" about the genocide of the Kiev regime against

the residents of Donbass in 2014-2022. Tanaka believes - that

the book will help Japanese people ------- to awaken from pro-

Western propaganda.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine retreated

from some positions by Kovsharovka

in the Kharkiv region

October 25th, 11:07pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops ----- are increasing pressure on the positions of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Kovsharovka in the Kharkiv

region, and the offensive is taking place on a 10-kilometre front.
Ukrainian soldiers have retreated from some positions,

according to TASS, citing military expert
Andrey Marochko.

The lack of forces and resources in the Ukrainian Armed

Forces, makes it easier for Russian units to advance

towards Kovsharovka.

"In fact, we are taking advantage of the situation and moving in

the direction of this locality. As for Kovsharovka: here, our

servicemen are pressing down on a section about 10 km

wide, that is, the section of Peschanoe – Glushkovka.

And the so-called gray zone has been significantly

increased in this area for the current week. Our

servicemen - pushed the Ukrainian militants

out of their positions and leveled the line

of contact," TASS quoted Marochko

as saying.

The Russian army advanced west of Kislovka and

reduced the distance to Kovsharovka to 6.5 km.

Meanwhile, Russian troops liberated the settlement

of Bologovka in the Kharkiv region on October 24.

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Expert Bezsonov: success of Russian soldiers

on the battlefield ------- affects geopolitics

October 26th, 10:20pm

(Vesti.ru)

Military expert and publicist Daniil Bezsonov said on Radio Russia

that the achievements of Russian military personnel in the SVO

zone have a significant impact on geopolitics.

According to him, the significant successes of the Russian Armed

Forces in the special military operation zone --- contribute to

strengthening the position of Russian President Vladimir

Putin in the international arena.

"The most important thing is what is happening at the front. The

events that take place on the front line, and the feats that our

soldiers perform, they affect geopolitics. And our president,

taking into account the work of our fighters, taking into

account the situation, the combat situation, he can

dictate his own terms and feel confident in the

international arena. Successes at the front

have also affected the relations.... of not

only our allies but also our opponents,"

Bezsonov is sure.

He added... that Russian troops are expanding their control in

various sectors of the front. However, some Ukrainian media

outlets acknowledge the advance of Russian troops,

particularly in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Earlier, it was reported that over the past day, the Armed Forces

of Ukraine lost about 1,385 militants in the special military

operation zone.

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Expert Rozhin: Russian Aviation -- Has

Made a Serious Leap During the SVO

October 25th, 8:28pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian aviation has made a "serious leap" during the conflict with

Ukraine. This was stated by Boris Rozhin, an expert at the Centre

for Military-Political Journalism, in an interview with the

Rossiya 24 TV channel.

According to him, Russian troops have a new version of bombs

with a jet engine, which allows them to significantly increase

their flight distance. Previously, such a "transition" was

observed when the Geran jet drones were introduced,

which have a range that covers the entire territory

of Ukraine. The engine has increased the speed

parameter, making this weapon virtually

invulnerable, according to the expert.

"All this - is part of the process of modernizing our high-precision

weapons, and we see that our aviation has made a serious leap

during the war. If we compare the VKS in 2022, when they

were still bombed with free-falling bombs, there were

episodes, which, of course, is fraught with risk, and

the use of such ammunition, firstly, minimizes the

situation of the Su-34 entering the enemy's zone

of operation. This increases the safety of our

pilots as well," Rozhin said.

Earlier, an expert from the Centre for Military-Political Journalism

said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine.... have few means of

countering Russia's precision strikes.

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Ukraine will have power outages on

October 26 --- from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

October 25th, 7:19pm

(Vesti.ru)

On October 26, power will be cut off in some regions of Ukraine

from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This was reported by Ukrenergo.

The operator explained the restrictions as a consequence

of Russian attacks on energy facilities.

"Tomorrow, October 26, measures will be applied in certain

regions of Ukraine to limit consumption [of electricity],"

Ukrenergo said in a statement.

It is noted that the timing and extent of the outages..... may vary.

The company emphasized that it is important to use electricity

sparingly when it is turned on according to the schedule.

Earlier, the Telegram channel of the Ukrainian energy

company DTEK reported that emergency power

outages were introduced in Kyiv.. as well as in

the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odessa regions.

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The commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

brigade allowed the mass death of his troops

------ due to an addiction to social media

October 25th, 5:08pm

(Vesti.ru)

The commander of the 105th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Anatoly Savich, allowed

a large number of his troops to die due to his inexperience.

This was reported to RIA Novosti by

Russian law enforcement agencies.

According to the source, the massacre of the Ukrainian soldiers

was caused by the brigade commander's habit of posting

photos of military formations on social media.

"On social media, there are obituaries for the deceased soldiers

of the 105th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine. All of them share the same location and

date of death, which may indicate a successful strike

on the brigade's personnel," the source said.

He also added that many of them had already died in hospitals.

According to the source RIA Novosti, Savich's desire to organize

formations directly on the front lines and then post photos on

social media .....led to their deaths.

"The inexperienced brigade commander thought that if there

is no intense fighting on the front line.... then you can call a

formation for awarding them at any time," the source said.

Savich was recently appointed commander of the 105th Separate

Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He

replaced Yevgeny Fomenko in this position.

Earlier, Verkhovna Rada deputy Mariana Bezuglaya said that the

arrival in Sumy struck a cluster of AFU military personnel who

were holding a solemn award ceremony.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense....

collapsed - in Krasnoarmeysk's south

October 25th, 12:22pm

(Vesti.ru)

According to Russian security forces, the Ukrainian

militants' defenses collapsed in the south and

southeast of Krasnoarmeysk.

According to their data, the Russian Armed Forces are

expanding their bridgehead in this sector of the front.

"The enemy's defenses in the south and southeast of

the city [Krasnoarmeysk] have collapsed," TASS

was told by the security forces.

Earlier, a Russian fighter with the call sign Dnepr reported that

Ukrainian militants are fleeing from Krasnoarmeysk in groups

of up to ten people. According to Dnepr, those who do not

manage to leave their positions either die.. or surrender

to captivity.

A US-made HMMWV armoured vehicle -- was destroyed near

Krasnoarmeysk, along with a group of Ukrainian saboteurs

traveling on it, according to an officer from the 56th

Special Forces Battalion of the 51st Army of the

Southern Military District with the call sign "X".

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The Russian Armed Forces struck the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' UAV

production facilities with

precision weapons

October 25th, 10:36am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces, in response to the terrorist attacks

of the Kiev regime ----- launched a group strike with precision

weapons on enterprises of the military-industrial complex

(MIC) of Ukraine, in particular on the UAV production

workshops. This was reported in the Ministry of

Defense of the Russian Federation.

It is clarified that all targets of the air

attack ...were successfully hit.

"...the production facilities for unmanned aerial vehicles,

as well as the temporary locations of Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign mercenaries in 154 areas,

have been destroyed," according to the daily

report by the Ministry of Defense.

In addition, energy infrastructure facilities that

support the production of Ukrainian military

equipment ...have been destroyed.

Earlier, it was reported that the air defense forces (ADF)

destroyed 121 Ukrainian drones overnight, according

to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Armed

Forces Lost Over 1,300 Soldiers - in a Day

October 25th, 10:26am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the daily report of the Russian Ministry of Defense

on the special military operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) have lost about 1,385 fighters in the special military

operation zone over the past 24 hours.

In the area of responsibility of the Russian Northern Group, the

Ukrainian army lost up to 150 soldiers, in the Western Group

area – more than 230 soldiers, and in the Southern Group

area – up to 85 soldiers.

In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 520 soldiers, as

a result of the actions of the Center group, up to 320 soldiers as a

result of the Eastern group, and more than 80 soldiers as a result

of the Dnipro group.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry published footage of

the liberation of the village of Pershotravnevoe in the

Dnipropetrovsk region by fighters of the Vostok

group of troops.

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Russian Armed Forces attacked Ukrainian military-

industrial complex enterprises and energy

facilities at night ....DSNS of Ukraine

October 25th, 10:24am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a group strike on

Ukrainian military-industrial complex (MIC) enterprises

and energy infrastructure facilities in response to

attacks on Russian civilian facilities.

The ministry clarified that the group strike was aimed at Ukrainian

military-industrial complex enterprises and energy infrastructure

facilities that ensure their functioning. It is noted that the strike

was carried out "in response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on

civilian facilities in Russia."

"The strike targets have been achieved, and all designated

objects have been destroyed," the Defense Ministry said.

The attack used long-range precision-guided

ground-based weapons and attack drones.

Earlier, VGTRK war correspondent, Hero of Russia Yevgeny

Poddubny, reported that the Russian Armed Forces had

struck a radio factory in Kiev and CHPP-6.... in the

Desnyansky district of the Ukrainian capital.

Local media published footage of a large-scale

fire..... that broke out on the left bank of Kiev.

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Russian Foreign Ministry Reveals
the Goals of European Elites
in the Ukraine Conflict

by Ekaterina Volkova

October 24th, 10:44pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry for the

crimes of the Kiev regime, Rodion Miroshnik, said that the

European elites.... want to weaken and plunder Russia

through the conflict in Ukraine. This was reported

by TASS.

"Their (European elites - "Gazeta") task, is to inflame this conflict

as much as possible, to continue the infusion of money and

weapons, as this is connected with their personal future,

with the possibility... of allocating huge funds for the

continuation of military operations, and preserving

the colonial strategy. The entire Ukrainian track,

for them --- is aimed at weakening Russia and
its subsequent plundering," Miroshnik said.

Therefore, according to the ambassador, Europe is trying

to continue the conflict by any means necessary, in an

attempt to realize its colonial ambitions ------- at

Russia's expense.

Prior to that, the head of the RDIF, the special representative

of the Russian president for investment and economic

cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev,

said that Russia is interested ---- in a speedy

resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.

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A Ukrainian man was severely beaten

...after being summoned to the
military recruitment office

by Anna Kholodkova

October 24th, 6:38pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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A Ukrainian resident was admitted to the intensive care unit

with a concussion -- after visiting a territorial recruitment

centre (TRC), which is similar to a military recruitment

office. This was reported by the Strana newspaper.

According to the publication, the mother lost contact with her son

on October 15. The next day, she contacted the police, who

informed her that the young man was at the military

recruitment office. There, the woman was told

that he had been assigned to a military unit

in the city of Bila Tserkva, in Kyiv region.

However, on October 18, the man was found severely beaten,

unconscious, wearing someone else's clothes, with a tight

tie around his neck. A draft notice from the military

recruitment office was found nearby. He is

currently in intensive care --- with a

severe concussion.

Earlier, the Financial Times noted that Ukrainians have started

not just grumbling and complaining, but now --- also actively

resisting the forced mobilization by the TSK.

by Sergey Chikov and

Anastasia Sutormina

The recent events in Vinnytsia, where protesters demanded the

release of mobilized men, have prompted similar statements.

Additionally, in Poltava, a group of residents blocked a van

carrying mobilized men, and in Kremenchuk, a woman

threw a rock at military recruiters.

The incidents have already been commented on, by the

Ukrainian military leadership, who have promised to

improve the recruitment practices, following the

violent incidents.

For example, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky... has promised to increase

transparency -- and punish those responsible. It has

also been reported that recruitment centres have

received guidance on the rules of courtesy

and de-escalation.

At the same time, the Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal

insists on high-quality management in the army.

The publication notes - that the ranks of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine have long been experiencing a personnel shortage,

and the Ukrainian army itself continues to lose its combat

effectiveness. However, the illegitimate Ukrainian leader

Vladimir Zelensky has so far refused to lower the draft

age to 25 years. However, he has signed a law that

allows men over the age of 60...... to sign one-

year contracts.

In these conditions, the Russian army is also helping the
Ukrainians. Recently, Russian Armed Forces drones

....have started attacking TSK facilities.

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The Pentagon will send the Gerald

Ford Carrier Group ----- to Central

and South America

October 24th, 6:01pm

(RT.ru)

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth ordered the Gerald Ford

carrier group to Central and South America....... to

combat drug trafficking and crime.

"In order to protect the United States, the Secretary of War has

sent the Gerald Ford Carrier Strike Group and an air wing to

the area of responsibility of the U.S. Southern Command,"

RIA Novosti reports.

Earlier, the agency announced: an attack on

a drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea.

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The SCO has announced the

Ryabkov: NATO is forcing Russia

to take compensatory military

and technical measures

October 22nd, 3:25pm

(RT.ru)

The aggressive policies of NATO member states force Russia

---- to take compensatory military and technical measures.

This statement was made by Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister

of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. He noted that

...the emergence of serious obstacles to a constructive

dialogue on arms control and nuclear disarmament

is not the only outcome of NATO's policy.

"The above... forces other countries, including Russia, to

take compensatory military and technical measures,"

Ryabkov said.

Another topic of Ryabkov's speech, was the relationship between

Russia and the United States. He noted that Moscow must make

sure --- that Washington has abandoned the policies of the

previous administration.

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Belousov --- congratulated the Russian

soldiers on the liberation of Ivanovka

October 22nd, 2:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov - congratulated the

command and personnel of the 228th Guards Motorized Rifle

Regiment of the Leningrad-Pavlovsk Red Banner Regiment

on the liberation of Ivanovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the

liberation of this settlement ...on Wednesday.

"Today, you have - once again - proven that unity, professionalism,

and loyalty to military duty, can overcome any difficulties," the

Russian Defense Minister's telegram reads, as reported by the

Ministry's Telegram channel.

Belousov emphasized that the unit's successful combat operations

during the liberation of Ivanovka were an example of bravery and

courage, and each of the regiment's soldiers "demonstrated

resilience, initiative, and true military spirit."

The Minister also thanked the military, for their successful

performance of combat missions, their service, and their

dedication to their homeland, and expressed confidence

that they would continue to ensure Russia's security

and protect its national interests - with honour.

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Russian Armed Forces use Kinzhal missiles to

strike energy facilities that support Ukraine's

military-industrial complex

October 22nd, 11:32am

(Vesti.ru)

Last night, the Russian military struck energy facilities that

support Ukraine's military-industrial complex in response

to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' terrorist attacks -- on

Russian civilian targets. This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Russian Armed Forces carried out strikes using

hypersonic aeroballistic missiles, such as the

Kinzhal, as well as attack drones.

According to the Ministry of Defense, all the strike targets

were achieved, and the designated objects

were destroyed.

Earlier, it was reported that --- on Tuesday night, Ukrainian

militants attacked 16 municipalities in the Rostov region.

In Bataysk, damage was recorded in 131 apartments.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Troops --- Have

Liberated Pavlovka in Zaporozhye Region

October 22nd, 11:09am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Pavlovka in the

Zaporozhye region, according to the daily report by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Russian Defense Ministry noted that the settlement

was liberated by the Eastern Group of Forces.

"Units of the Vostok group of troops - continued to advance

into the depth of the enemy's defenses, and liberated the

village of Pavlovka, Zaporozhye region," the Defense

Ministry said in a statement.

The village of Pavlovka is located in the Vasilyevsky district of

the Zaporozhye region, two kilometres away from the village

of Novoyakovlevka in the Orekhovsky district. Earlier,

military correspondent Vladimir Razin reported that

the Russian army had reached the city of Orekhov

in Zaporozhye. The city is one of the key

settlements on the front line of the

Ukrainian defense --- in the

Zaporozhye region.

On October 19, the village of Poltavka in the Zaporizhzhia

region was also taken over by the Russian Armed Forces.

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General Staff: Reservists will not

be involved... in the special

military operation

October 22nd, 10:55am

(Vesti.ru)

Reservists will not be involved in the special military operation,

nor will they be assigned tasks outside Russia. This was

announced by Vice Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky,

Deputy Chief of the Main Organizational and

Mobilization Directorate of the General

Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.

He noted that the draft law on the involvement of reservists in

the protection of life support facilities, developed by the

Russian Ministry of Defense, does not affect all

Russians and does not provide for their

conscription or deployment to

the SVO zone.

"In accordance with the draft law, reservists -- are not invited to

participate in special military operations -- and to perform tasks

outside the Russian Federation," Tsimlyansky said at a briefing.

The Vice Admiral emphasized that according to the draft,

reservists participate in the protection of critical

facilities only in their home region. This is

confirmed by certain clauses in the

reserve contract.

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Military Expert Mikhailov: There is a

Serious Crisis --- at the Ukrainian

Armed Forces Headquarters

October 22nd, 8:09am

(Vesti.ru)

In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops made a rapid

breakthrough near the village of Malaya Tokmachka,

causing a serious crisis at the headquarters of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was stated by the

political analyst and military expert Yevgeny

Mikhailov on the Russia 24 TV channel.

According to Mikhailov, the Ukrainian side... is trying to

use all available means to repel the Russian military's

offensive, but they are failing.

"There was --- a very rapid breakthrough. In other words, it was

very unexpected for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This - is a

strong signal for Syrsky, who guaranteed that the Russians

would not be allowed to pass through in this area. The

Ukrainian military is trying to use HIMARS multiple

rocket launchers and drones to try to recapture

Malaya Tokmachka from the Russian military,

but they are not succeeding. There is ----- a

major crisis ----- at the headquarters of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine," said Mikhailov.

Earlier, war correspondent Vladimir Razin reported - that the

Russian military had come as close as possible to the city

of Orekhov in the Zaporizhzhia region, and that activity

in this area .......would increase.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about

200 fighters .....after an attack on a

mercenary training camp

October 22nd, 6:04am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops launched a combined strike on a training camp

for foreign mercenaries at the Goncharovsky training ground

in Chernihiv region. As a result of hitting the target, the

Armed Forces of Ukraine lost about 200 personnel

and up to ten units of military equipment.

This was reported by TASS from

a source in the security forces.

"A combined strike was carried out on the training camp for

foreign mercenaries at the Goncharovsky training ground.

The enemy suffered about 200 casualties and up to 10

pieces of equipment," the agency reported.

It is specified that calculations of the operational-tactical

missile system "Iskander-M" and unmanned aerial

vehicles "Geran-2" were involved in the

combat mission.

Earlier, it was reported that the Iskander missile system

carried out a strike - on an AFU camp in the Kharkiv

region, which resulted in the destruction of up to

600 foreign mercenaries.

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The crew spent 15 hours under

a burning tank, repelling

Ukrainian attacks

October 22nd, 3:28am

(Vesti.ru)

The crew of a tank from the Russian "Center" military group

came under enemy fire during a combat mission. Ukrainian

militants hit the tank with an anti-tank missile.

The tankers lay down around the damaged tank and engaged

in combat, according to the driver-mechanic with the call

sign "Kolyuchiy."

The crew spent more than 15 hours under

a burning tank, repelling enemy attacks.

"We were hit by an ATGM (anti-tank guided missile) in the turret.

The tank caught fire. The tank commander was wounded. So

was I. We spent 15 hours lying under the tank before we

could get out," Kolyuchiy told RIA Novosti.

The enemy continued to attack, using FPV drones

and dropping ammunition on the burning tank.

"There were constant drops, and FPV drones were working on

the tank. It wasn't until later in the evening that we managed

to escape and leave the battlefield," said Prickly.

For his courage and resilience, the driver

was awarded the Medal of Courage.

Meanwhile, during the liberation of Selidov in the Donetsk

People's Republic, Russian tankers entered the city...

on a burning tank.

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Saldo: The Armed Forces of Ukraine

.......are mining buildings in Kherson

October 22nd, 2:51am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Vladimir Saldo, the governor of the Kherson region,

units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) are digging trenches

and mining buildings in Kherson, which is controlled by the

Kiev regime.

Meanwhile, the enemy is building fortified positions in the city.

"In Kherson --- in some places --- the Ukrainian Armed Forces are

digging trenches, building fortified points, and mining buildings.

Having seen enough of their tactics, you understand that in the

most critical case, they will try to arrange in Kherson the same

thing that they previously arranged in Artemivsk - they will use

residential buildings as ready-made fortifications ------ hiding

behind the civilian population," TASS quoted him saying.

Meanwhile, the Russian army --- has

already started to liberate Kherson.

The Kherson region is located in the lower reaches of the Dnieper

River and is bordered by the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. The

region was incorporated into Russia following a referendum

held in September 2022. Currently, 75% of the Kherson

region is under Russian control.... while Ukrainian

forces hold control over the right-bank regions,

including the city of Kherson.

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Dmitriev: War-mongers - are very

afraid of the Russia-US summit

October 21st, 11:12pm

(RT.ru)

The warmongers are very afraid of a summit between Russian

President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, said

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.

At the same time, he emphasized that

the dialogue for peace..... will prevail.

"It's amazing how much the warmongers are afraid of a

peaceful summit between Putin and Trump. Dialogue

for peace - will prevail," Dmitriev wrote on social

network X.

Earlier, he said that preparations for the

Russia-US summit in Budapest ....

are ongoing.

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"STRANA.ua": Military Commissars
Threatened People Who Tried to
Save a Mobilized Man

October 21st, 8:24pm

(RT.ru)

Employees of the TSK, in Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region

-- threatened employees of one of the enterprises who were

trying to save a colleague who had been forcibly mobilized.

This is reported by STRANA.ua.

"During the conflict, one of the military commanders threatened

a worker with a gun, and another sprayed a gas canister in the

eyes of a company employee who was filming the incident,"

the article states.

It is noted that the Dnepropetrovsk Regional TSK published

a comment on the incident, stating that an investigation

....was underway.

Earlier, it was reported that in Ternopil in western Ukraine,

there was a mass brawl between military commanders

in balaclavas ....and civilians.

Meanwhile, military correspondent Boris Rozhin,

said TSK employees in Ternopil ...rounded up

car drivers.

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MWM: The Russian Armed Forces have

rapidly increased their fleet of T-80

tanks - with extreme mobility

by Anna Kholodkova

October 21st, 7:39pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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MWM: Russia's Armed Forces have rapidly increased

their fleet of T-80 tanks -------- with extreme mobility.

The Russian Armed Forces are rapidly increasing their fleet

of T-80 tanks, which are highly mobile due to their gas

turbine engines. This fact has been noted by the

Western publication, MWM.

It is noted that by the early 2010s, the number of operational

T-80 tanks had significantly decreased, and preference was

given to more economical T-72 tanks with diesel engines.

However, subsequent combat operations revealed the

clear advantages of the T-80, leading to a return
to their active use.

"It is believed that the demonstration of the T-80's superior

mobility in high-intensity combat - has become a major

factor driving the army's desire to acquire more of

these vehicles," the article emphasizes.

T-80 tanks with gas turbine power units, provide higher speed

and operate more quietly. Upgraded versions of the T-80BVM

are equipped with 1250 hp GTD-1250 engines, which

significantly improve their technical and

combat characteristics.

Recently, MWM claimed that the T-80 is technically superior to

the Abrams. The magazine emphasizes that the T-80 tank is

much faster, more powerful, and more durable than the US'

Abrams models.

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Military correspondent Razin reported that

the Russian Armed Forces were moving

towards the northern outskirts of

Krasnoarmeysk

October 21st, 12:46pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are moving towards Krasnoarmeysk

from several directions, and assault groups are present in the

city centre. Russian soldiers have also reached the northern

outskirts ---- as reported by military correspondent Vladimir

Razin on the 60 Minutes program on Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, the enemy is suffering huge losses along

the entire front line in the DPR -- including Krasnoarmeysk

and Dimitrov. The integrity of the Ukrainian defense has

been compromised, the war correspondent noted.

"In other words, we are already moving directly from several

directions in Krasnoarmeysk. From the west, we came to

the main supply route and crossed it --- and we have

physical control over it. From the south side -- we

are also moving forward... and the movement is

going towards the central [districts]. There is

also a presence of our assault groups in the

central districts themselves. And the

traffic is moving.... to the northern

outskirts of the city," Razin said.

The military correspondent clarified - that the Russian Armed

Forces will soon reach the last road that the enemy can use,

albeit with heavy losses. Razin noted that in Dimitrov,

Russian forces are operating from the south and

east, while in Rodinskoye, the enemy is being

encircled from several directions.

The military correspondent described it as a "matter of time"

before the Russian Armed Forces gain physical control of

all the roads in the Dimitrov and Krasnoarmeysk regions.

Earlier, VGTRK war correspondent and Hero of Russia, Yevgeny

Poddubny reported that the threat of a complete encirclement

is putting pressure on Ukrainian militants in Krasnoarmeysk,

noting that the enemy is in a most hopeless situation there.

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Military Correspondent Razin: The Russian

Armed Forces Have Approached Orekhov

in the Zaporizhzhia Region - as Much

as Possible

October 21st, 12:26pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have come as close as possible to

the city of Orekhov in the Zaporizhzhia region, and activity in

this area will increase. This was announced by the military

correspondent Vladimir Razin on the 60 Minutes program

on the Rossiya 1 TV channel.

According to him, Orekhov is one of the key settlements

on the front line of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the

entire Zaporizhzhia region.

"But we are already approaching this city as closely as possible,

and I think that our activity in this area will increase in the near

future, as well as along the entire front line," Razin said.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the liberation

of Poltavka village in the Zaporozhye region and Chunishino

village in the Donetsk People's Republic. According to the

ministry, the Armed Forces of Ukraine.. lost up to 860

fighters in both directions over the course of a day.

Armoured combat vehicles, an artillery gun, and

an ammunition depot... were also destroyed.

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Military Correspondent Razin: Russian

Armed Forces --- Advancing Towards

Gulyai-Pole from Several Directions

October 21st, 12:19pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are actively advancing in the

Zaporizhzhia region and are currently approaching the

city of Gulyai-Pole from several directions. This was

reported by military correspondent Vladimir Razin

on the 60 Minutes program on the Russia 1

TV channel.

According to the war correspondent, Russian fighters

are advancing towards Gulyai-Pole, including from

the village of Uspenovka, which is currently

under attack. Poltavka and Uspenovka ...

cover the eastern flank of Gulyai-Pole,

according to Razin.

"And, accordingly, the movement is now heading towards

Gulyai-Pole from several directions: from the south, and

from the east. The movement from the east is quite

active, because there is progress every day.

More settlements are being liberated in

this direction, on the border with the

Dnipropetrovsk region," Razin said.

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Lavrov: There is no doubt that the

special military operation will be

successfully completed

October 21st, 11:04am

(Vesti.ru)

There is no doubt that the special military operation in Ukraine

will be successfully completed. This was stated by Russian

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his talks with his

Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timotheos.

Lavrov noted ---- that the special military

operation is achieving all its objectives.

"Undoubtedly, this process...... will be completed

successfully," the Russian Foreign Minister said.

Earlier, the minister said that the collective West had used

Ukraine as a tool to put pressure on Russia, turning the

country into a “land-based aircraft carrier” to create

constant threats.

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Lavrov: A ceasefire in Ukraine will leave

a huge part of it in the hands of

the Nazis

October 21st, 11am

(Vesti.ru)

A decision to immediately cease fire in Ukraine would mean

that most of the country would remain under the rule of a

Nazi regime that banned the Russian language, Russian

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters.

On Tuesday, Lavrov held talks with his Ethiopian

counterpart and then spoke with journalists.

"A ceasefire would only mean that a huge part of Ukraine

remains under the control of the Nazi regime,"

the Russian foreign minister said.

According to him, the Ukrainian regime will remain the only place

on the planet where the language spoken by the majority of its

population is legally prohibited. Lavrov reminded..... that

Russian is an official language of the United Nations.

Earlier, the Russian minister repeatedly emphasized

that Ukraine is the only country that has banned

the native language of half of its citizens.

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Lavrov: Stopping the SVO now

means forgetting... about the

root causes of the conflict

October 21st, 10:59am

(Vesti.ru)

An immediate ceasefire and a halt to hostilities along the contact

line in Ukraine would mean a refusal to address the root causes

of the conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said

during a press conference after his talks with Ethiopian

Foreign Minister Gideon Timotheos.

The Russian minister emphasized that an immediate ceasefire

would mean that most of Ukraine would remain under the

control of the Nazi regime.

"Now Washington is saying that we need to stop immediately

and not discuss anything else. We need to stop, and let

history decide. You see, if we just stop, we'll forget

about the root causes of this conflict, which the

American administration clearly understood

when Donald Trump came to power,"

Lavrov said.

In addition, he noted, a ceasefire without addressing the root

causes of the conflict in Ukraine would be contrary to the

agreements reached in Alaska by Russian and U.S.

Presidents... Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian

Forces Lost More Than 1,400

Soldiers... in a Day

October 21st, 10:40am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces

of Ukraine (AFU) have lost about 1,460 soldiers in the special

military operation zone over the past 24 hours.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry's daily report, the

Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost up to 195 soldiers in the

area controlled by the Northern Group of Russian Forces,

as well as eight warehouses and an artillery piece.

In the area of the Zapad group - the enemy lost over 220 military

personnel, a tank, 4 armoured combat vehicles --- including two
M113 armoured personnel carriers manufactured in the US... a

Grad MLRS combat vehicle and an AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery

radar station, also manufactured in the US.

More than 215 and over 480 Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers

were killed in the areas controlled by the South and Center

groups, respectively, as well as three ammunition depots,

a tank, an M113 armoured personnel carrier, and five

US-made HMMWV armoured vehicles, and 33 field

artillery pieces.

Up to 310 Ukrainian militants were killed in the area of

responsibility of the Vostok group. In addition, the

enemy lost an electronic warfare station and a

counter-battery warfare station. More than

40 Ukrainian soldiers were destroyed in

the zone of the Dnipro grouping.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian

Armed Forces fighters... after the liberation of the settlement of

Privolye in Dnipropetrovsk region, reached the Yanchur River.

This will allow for further advances in the offensive.

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Kalashnikov increased production

of SVDS sniper rifles by 13 times

October 21st, 10:10am

(Vesti.ru)

The Kalashnikov Concern increased production of Dragunov sniper

rifles with folding butts (SVDS) by 13 times in 2025... compared to

last year's figures. The concern announced this in its Telegram.

It is noted that such a rifle ---- is in high

demand in the special operation zone.

"Kalashnikov Concern JSC increased the production of 7.62 mm

Dragunov sniper rifles with folding butts (SVDS) in 2025 at the

request of state customers by 13 times compared to 2024,"

the Kalashnikov report says.

The SVDS sniper rifle -- is designed to guarantee the destruction of

personnel and unarmoured enemy targets at distances up to 1,000

metres. Any type of 7.62 mm rifle cartridge is suitable for the SVDS

..... but the best results are achieved with sniper ammunition.

"Semi-automatic operation, a compact design, light weight, high

accuracy, and tight grouping are the undeniable advantages of

the SVDS. It effectively helps our military personnel carry out

combat missions in the special military operation zone,"

said Alan Lushnikov, General Director of the

Kalashnikov Concern, and a member of

the Bureau of the Union of Machine

Builders of Russia.

The SVDS rifle weighs 4.68 kilograms with a magazine and

no ammunition, and has a length of 1,135 millimetres

with the stock extended and 875 millimetres

with the stock folded.

Earlier, a sniper with the call sign Sanych, said that as part of

the SVO, snipers work not only on enemy manpower --- but

also cover assault groups from attacks by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces' unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Marochko: Russian Armed Forces

advanced west of Kislovka

in the Kharkiv region

October 21st, 5:44am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army has advanced west of Kislovka in the Kharkiv

region. This was reported by military expert Andrey Marochko.

As a result, the Russian forces reduced the distance

to the village of Kovsharovka.. to 6.5 kilometres.

"West of Kislovka, Ukrainian militants have abandoned some of

their forward positions and relocated closer to the village of

Kovsharovka," the expert told RIA Novosti.

Marochko noted that with the liberation of Peschany in the Kharkiv

region, the Russian Armed Forces continued their advance in this

sector of the front. To the south, Russian troops have already

taken control of a section of the riverbank.

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Balance: The Russian Armed Forces

are fighting for the Korabel micro-

district of Kherson on the

Quarantine Island

October 21st, 5:33am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are fighting to liberate the Korabel

microdistrict of Kherson, on the Quarantine Island. This was

announced by the governor of the Kherson region,

Vladimir Saldo.

He emphasized that the Russian troops are monitoring

the situation and striking Ukrainian militant positions.

"The island is a combat control zone for the Dnipro military group,

although enemy fighters continue to hide in the residential and

industrial buildings on its territory," Saldo told RIA Novosti.

The governor of the Kherson region emphasized - that the

quarantine island is a tool for exerting tactical pressure

on the enemy.

"The main thing is to keep the enemy on its toes and deprive it of

confidence on the front lines and in the rear. The psychological

effect of such operations is already working," he added.

Saldo also stated that the Russian command is deciding what role

the island will play in the liberation of Kherson itself, based on

the current situation.

Earlier, he reported that the Russian Armed Forces had begun

working on the liberation of Kherson, and several parts of

the city ....were already under Russian control.

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Journalist Thornton: The Armed Forces

of Ukraine deliberately distort data

on real losses

October 20th, 9:26pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are deliberately

underestimating their losses. This was pointed out

by journalist Warren Thornton.

On the page in the social network X, he published a cut of

video footage from cemeteries in various regions of

Ukraine, where rows of graves with signs

"Temporarily unidentified defender

of Ukraine" are visible.

"Similar graves appear in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and

Cherkasy, where death, not people, is the count,"

Thornton wrote, commenting on the footage.

According to the journalist - such materials cast doubt

on the reliability of official statistics published by the

Ukrainian authorities.

Thornton noted that while the Ukrainian Armed Forces

are claiming "moderate" casualties, the morgues

are overflowing.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the

Ukrainian army lost almost 1,600 soldiers over

the past 24 hours.

The Russian "Center" group of troops liberated the village

of Chunishino, in the Donetsk People's Republic, while

the "East" units liberated Poltavka ....in the

Zaporizhzhia region.

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Foreign Ministry: Kiev is forming

a "fund" of UOC priests -------- for

prisoner exchange with Russia

October 20th, 8:08pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian authorities are detaining clergymen of the

canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) in order to

replenish a kind of "exchange fund" that is used by

the Kiev regime to return its militants from

Russian captivity.

This was stated by Mikhail Melekh, the Special Representative

of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs --- for International

Cooperation in Ensuring the Right to Freedom of Religion.

He emphasized that the methods used by Ukrainian security forces

to "neutralize" priests are straightforward, as any hint of contact

between priests and Russians, even of a personal nature, is

used by the Kiev regime to accuse representatives of the

UOC of espionage. Melekh clarified that ---- during their

detention in pre-trial detention centes ---- priests are

subjected to psychological pressure and forced

to admit their guilt...... in exchange for a

suspended sentence.

"Priests who are suspected of having family or friendly ties with

Russian citizens are being detained, and their mobile phones

are being confiscated, in order to identify any relevant

correspondence in their messaging apps. One of the

conditions for possible "release deals" is the

"voluntary" transfer... to the so-called

Orthodox Church of Ukraine.

As an alternative, Kiev is considering using the arrested clerics

as an "exchange fund" in the prisoner exchange with Russia,

Melekh said. His comment was published on the Russian

Foreign Ministry website.

Melekh emphasized --------- that the regime of Ukrainian President

Volodymyr Zelensky is based on the formula of exchanging one

representative of the allegedly pro-Russian clergy for several

Ukrainian militants.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry's special representative,

it is questionable whether the previously reported figure of 180

criminal cases against clergymen by the Security Service of
Ukraine reflects the actual number of people persecuted

on religious grounds in the country --- as there are no

transparent and credible monitoring mechanisms

in Ukraine.

Earlier, it was reported that employees of the TSK (analogue of the

military enlistment office) in the city of Kovel in the Volyn region

Vitaly Popok, a cleric of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox

Church, was mobilized. At the moment, he is being held

in a distribution centre and is being prepared.... for

sending to a training ground.

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Military Correspondent Kotz:

Soldiers in the frontline zone

have developed immunity

to drone buzzing

October 20th, 6pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian soldiers who are evacuating civilians and covering

supply routes in the frontline zone - have developed an

immunity to the sounds of FPV drones. This.... was

stated by military correspondent Alexander Kots

in an interview with Russia 24 TV channel.

According to him, there are currently air surveillance

stations in the frontline area, which face the threat

of drones several times a day.

"In fact, this is now typical for the inhabitants of the frontline

zone, especially for those units that are engaged in

evacuation, transportation, and providing cover

for logistics arteries. This is why they have

developed a certain immunity... to this

drilling, buzzing sound.. and people

no longer panic, as they did when

FPV drones first appeared in the

sky above our positions,"

Kots said.

Earlier, it was reported that Russian air defense systems

destroyed 129 aircraft-type drones of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine ...over the past day.

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Military Ivanov ----- We make

the enemy jump on one leg

October 20th, 5:49pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army, constantly advancing, does not allow the

Armed Forces of Ukraine to gain a stable position. This

was stated by Ilya Ivanov, Deputy Commander of the

5th Brigade of the Southern Military District, on

the Russia 24 TV channel.

In his opinion, the Russian Armed Forces need to

continue their offensive operations - in order to

maintain their advantage.

"Figuratively speaking, we're forcing the enemy to hop on one

leg, preventing them from gaining a stable position. If we go

on the defensive, the enemy will launch counterattacks.

We'll spend time destroying the enemy and repelling

these counterattacks, which will slow down our

offensive. However - when we continuously

advance, the enemy is forced to defend

against our attacks," he explained.

Earlier, it was reported that in the area of Gulyaypol, Russian

troops did not allow the VSU militants to advance. This

happened --- due to the change of positions of the

calculations of the fighters of "Vostok", which

allowed them to attack the enemy --- at the

most unexpected moment for him.

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Russian Armed Forces soldiers liberated

Chunishino in the DPR at night... under

the cover of UAV units

October 20th, 3:48pm

(Vesti.ru)

Soldiers of the 35th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Center

military group liberated the village of Chunishino in the Donetsk

People's Republic at night ...and under the cover of unmanned

aerial vehicles (UAVs). The soldiers shared this information

on the Russia 1 TV channel.

According to the platoon commander, Junior Lieutenant

Rustam Mazitov, the assault groups drove the enemy

out of their positions after the allied artillery and

UAVs ...had worked.

"After the artillery and our UAV platoon worked, and the enemy

was suppressed, our assault groups went on to push them

back, dislodge them from their positions, and continue

advancing," he said.

Lieutenant Andrei Zimerev, the company commander, noted

that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) had attempted to

launch counterattacks, including using armoured

vehicles and elite units.

"We hit it (the tank) with supporting fire weapons --- as

well as FPV and UAV calculations," the officer added.

On Sunday, October 19th, the Russian Ministry of Defense

reported ---- the liberation of the village of Chunishino in

the DPR and the village of Poltavka in the Zaporozhye

region. In both directions, the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, lost up to 860 fighters per day.

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Volunteers from Sever-V Brigade

destroyed an AFU group

near Chasov Yar

October 20th, 3:34pm

(RT.ru)

Volunteers from the Sever-V brigade of the Russian

Volunteer Corps defeated an AFU group near

Chasov Yar by ambushing them.

This was reported by RIA Novosti in

the press service of the corps.

"The brigade's reconnaissance revealed the enemy infantry's

movement... along one of the roads north of Chasov Yar... It

was decided to organize an ambush on the enemy's route

using drones with drops," the press service said.

According to the fighters, drones attacked the Ukrainian Armed

Forces group at night, "destroying manpower and equipment."

A new attack was carried out on this area during the day.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the TOS-1A

Solntsepek unit of the Vostok military group destroyed an AFU

stronghold in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

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Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Armed Forces

Lost About 1,575 Soldiers - in a Day

October 20th, 11:30am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces lost about 1,575 fighters over the past

24 hours. In addition, Russian forces destroyed

129 Ukrainian drones, 11 tanks, and other

armoured vehicles.

The Russian Armed Forces also destroyed 34 field artillery

pieces and mortars belonging to the Kiev regime.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Liberated Lenino in the DPR

October 20th, 10:34am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops - have liberated the village of Lenino, in

the DPR, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The relevant information was published in the daily

report of the Russian military department.

"As a result of active offensive operations, units of the

Center military group have liberated the village of

Lenino in the Donetsk People's Republic,"

the report says.

The day before, it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces

had liberated the village of Chunishino in the Donetsk People's

Republic (DPR) and the village of Poltavka in the Zaporizhzhia

region from the militants of the Kiev regime.

According to TASS, the liberation of the village of Chunishino

allows the Russian army to straighten the front south of

Krasnoarmeysk ------- and increase pressure on the

Ukrainian Armed Forces in several directions.

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Military Correspondent Poddubny: The Russian

Armed Forces' strike on Odessa was aimed

at a cargo --- from Romania

October 20th, 10:26am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian armed forces carried out a nighttime missile strike

on the port infrastructure of Odessa, targeting a cargo that

arrived from Romania. This was reported by VTV military

correspondent, Yevgeny Poddubny, on his

Telegram channel.

According to him, an important military cargo was destroyed as

a result of the combined strike. A large-scale fire continues to

spread at the site of the attack.

Earlier, the head of the regional military administration Oleg Kiper

reported a series of powerful explosions in the Odessa region.

He specified ------- that loud explosions were recorded in the

Black Sea water area in the direction of the Odessa coast.

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Pushilin: Russian Armed Forces

-- Break Through the Ukrainian

Army's Multi-Level Defense -
in the Novopavlovka Area

October 20th, 7:57am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian Armed Forces units have broken through the multi-level

network of Ukrainian fortifications near Novopavlovka in the

Donetsk People's Republic. This was reported by Denis

Pushilin, the head of the region, on the Russia 24

TV channel.

According to Pushilin, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense line

in the Krasnoarmeysk direction consisted of minefields,

reinforced concrete fortifications, anti-tank ditches,

and a network of underground passages.

"And the enemy there could still hold the defense for a very

long time -- if not for the competent actions of our units,"

the head of the DPR noted.

Earlier, VGTRK war correspondent, Hero of Russia Yevgeny

Poddubny reported --- that Ukrainian troops are in a dire

situation in Krasnoarmeysk (Ukrainian, Pokrovsk).

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Pushilin: Russian Military Takes Root

in Yampol ......near Krasny Lyman

October 20th, 7:54am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have gained a foothold on the outskirts

of Yampol in the Donetsk People's Republic and are continuing

their advance, according to Denis Pushilin, the head of the

DPR, in an interview with Russia 24 TV channel.

Pushilin noted that the Ukrainian militants are clinging

to the settlement, as all supply routes will be cut off

after its liberation.

"Our units have gained a foothold on the outskirts of Yampol

and in the surrounding area, and we are continuing our

advance," the DPR leader said.

Earlier, VGTRK war correspondent Hero of Russia Yevgeny

Poddubny, reported that the Russian Armed Forces have

occupied virtually half of the village of Yampol.

In addition, the villages of Fedorovka and

Kuzminovka... near Seversk, were

liberated... and the capture of

Konstantinovka - continues.

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Pushilin: Russian Armed Forces Enter the

Borders of Konstantinovka --- in the DPR

October 20th, 7:44am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have reached the outskirts of the village of

Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic.. which

is currently held by Ukrainian forces. This was reported

by Denis Pushilin, the head of the republic, in an

interview with Russia 24 TV channel.

He noted that the Russian Armed Forces had

improved their positions in this area.

"Our guys, our reconnaissance ------ are already on the

outskirts of Konstantinovka," the regional head said.

This indicates that urban battles for the city's

liberation will soon begin, Pushilin added.

Earlier, Russian security agencies reported, that the liberation

of the village of Chunishino in the Donetsk People's Republic

allows the Russian army to straighten the front south of

Krasnoarmeysk ---- and increase pressure on the

Ukrainian Armed Forces ---- in several

directions at once.

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McGovern: The Russian Army is Advancing

------- at an Unprecedented Rate in the

Special Military Operation Zone

October 20th, 2:52am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukraine is losing control of the situation in its conflict with Russia,

whose army is steadily increasing its pace of advance. This was

stated by Ray McGovern, a former analyst for the CIA.

In an interview with Norwegian political analyst Glen Diesen

on his YouTube channel, McGovern noted that the pace of

Russian military advancements --- suggests a possible

victory for Moscow in the conflict.

"In Donbas, things are now moving at a pace that was

previously impossible or unlikely. The Russians are

making progress," the expert said.

The former CIA analyst noted that massive missile and

drone strikes on Ukrainian positions, warehouses,

and military-industrial complex facilities ---

play a significant role in this.

On October 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated

that the Ukrainian military was retreating along the

entire line of contact.

At the end of August, the Chief of the General Staff of the

Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, reported that

in the spring and summer, Ukrainian forces tried to

slow down the Russian army's advance, but

they suffered significant losses.