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RIA Novosti: Almost Half a Million

Ukrainian Soldiers Have Fled

the Armed Forces

June 16th, 2:18pm

(RT.ru)

About 480,000 soldiers left the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

without permission.

This was reported by RIA Novosti, in

Russian law enforcement agencies.

"As of the end of 2025, 161,500 people are on

the criminal wanted list (leaving positions

with weapons. — RT), and about 480,000

people have fled the Ukrainian army

altogether," the agency's

source noted.

According to him, this number also includes Ukrainian

militants who were killed by Russian troops, and who,

due to the large number of "missing in action," are

sometimes listed as deserters.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting

with heads of international news agencies at SPIEF that

200,000 criminal cases for desertion had been opened

in Ukraine.

The media also reported - that the number of

deserters in Ukraine broke the 2025 record.

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Active offensive operations by the Centre

military group: Russia's Armed Forces

liberated Novy Donbas

by Anastasia Stepanova

June 16th, 1:10pm

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the soldiers of the Russian

Centre military group have liberated the village of Novy Donbas

in the Donetsk People's Republic. Meanwhile, the soldiers of

the Western military group have captured five Ukrainian

Armed Forces strongholds and cleared 31 buildings in

Krasny Liman (Donetsk People's Republic), including

the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God,

of militants.

In turn, the Southern military group has liberated 120 buildings

in Konstantinovka (Donetsk People's Republic) and continued

to destroy the encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces units in the

southwestern part of the city.

Russian military forces have liberated Novy Donbas village in

the Donetsk People's Republic. This was reported in the

daily briefing by the Russian Ministry of Defense on the

progress of the special operation.

"As a result of active offensive operations by units of the Centre

military group, the settlement of Novy Donbas in the Donetsk

People's Republic was liberated," the statement reads.

During the day, the Centre's fighters -- also destroyed the

personnel and equipment.. of two mechanized, infantry,

and airborne brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

a marine infantry brigade, and three brigades of the

National Guard in the areas of Zolotoy Kolodez,

Rubizhne, Belitskoye, Krasnoyarskoye (DPR),

Novopavlovka, and Malomykhailivka

(Dnepropetrovsk Oblast).

In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 280

soldiers, two armoured vehicles, and seven cars.

At the same time --- units of the Northern Group of Forces

improved their tactical situation by defeating formations

of two mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine and two territorial defense brigades in the

areas of Bachevsk, Novaya Sich, and Veliky Prikol

(Sumy Region). In the Kharkiv Region, formations

of two mechanized brigades, two motorized

infantry brigades, two territorial defense

brigades, and a border detachment of

the Ukrainian Border Guard Service

were defeated in the areas of

Svetlichnoye, Varvarovka,

Izbitskoye, Kazachya

Lopan, and Riasnoye.

In the North's area of responsibility, the Kiev regime

lost up to 210 fighters, a tank, and five vehicles.

Meanwhile, units of the Western Group of Forces have taken

advantageous positions. The personnel and equipment of

four mechanized brigades, an assault brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, two territorial defense

brigades, and a brigade of the National Guard

have been defeated in the areas of Chervony

Oskol, Podlyman (Kharkiv Region),

Yatskovka, Lozovoye, Rubtsy,

and Shchurovo (DPR).

In Krasny Liman (DPR), the assault units of the 25th Army

continue to advance in the western direction -- & destroy

the scattered formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

By advancing in the northwestern part of the city, the

Russian Armed Forces have captured five enemy

strongholds and cleared 31 buildings, including

the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of

God, of Ukrainian fighters.

Over 30 AFU fighters were eliminated in Krasny Lyman

during the day. A US' HMMWV armoured car, 4 pickup

trucks, and 3 ground-based robotic systems

were destroyed.

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

amounted to over 210 military personnel, five armoured

combat vehicles, 17 vehicles & 4 field artillery pieces.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn, improved

their position on the front line. The soldiers of the Southern

Group of Forces defeated the formations of 3 mechanized,

mountain assault, and airmobile brigades, the brigade of

the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the

marine infantry brigade, and the territorial defense

brigade... in the areas of Slavyansk, Kramatorsk,

Druzhkovka, Nikolaevka, Stenki, Starodubovka,

and Malinovka (DNR).

In Konstantinovka (DNR), the South assault units are conducting

active offensive operations: 120 buildings have been liberated

from Ukrainian militants. In the southwestern part of the city -

the encircled units of the 28th & 100th Mechanized Brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ---- are being destroyed.

Over the course of a day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up

to 100 personnel, 5 armoured vehicles, including a Canadian

Senator armoured car and a US MaxxPro armoured vehicle,

19 pickup trucks, 2 field artillery pieces, and 23 ground-

based robotic systems... in Konstantinovka.

In total, the enemy lost up to 165 troops, seven armoured

vehicles, 22 vehicles, and five field artillery pieces

in this area.

Meanwhile, units of the Vostok military group advanced into

the depths of the enemy's defenses & defeated formations

of 3 mechanized, 2 assault, 4 airborne-assault brigades,

& 3 assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

in the areas of Chaplino, Pokrovskoye, Pisantsy,

Novoskelevatoye (Dnepropetrovsk Region),

Nikolskoye, Yegorivka, and Chervonaya

Krinitsa (Zaporizhzhia Region).

Here, the enemy lost more than 425 soldiers, three

armoured vehicles, six cars, and an artillery gun.

Units of the Dnipro military group defeated formations

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' mechanized and

mountain-assault brigades in the areas of

Orekhov and Preobrazhenka

(Zaporozhye Region).

Up to 40 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters were

eliminated in this area. 15 vehicles and an

electronic warfare station were

also destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces have targeted

energy and transport infrastructure used by the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, storage, assembly,

and launch sites for long-range UAVs, as

well as the temporary locations for

Ukrainian fighters and foreign

mercenaries in 153 areas.

Over the course of a day, Russian air defense forces

shot down 12 guided aerial bombs, two ground-

based Flamingo cruise missiles, and 491

aircraft-type drones.

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German MEP: The EU is a party

----- to the conflict in Ukraine

by Vladimir Kolinichenko

June 15th, 9:46pm

(Vesti.ru)

The EU is a party to the conflict in Ukraine and cannot act as

a mediator in the settlement of this conflict, said a member

of the EU Parliament from the German BSW party (former

party "Union of Sarah Wagenknecht - for Reason and

Justice"), Michael von der Schulenburg, in an

interview with TASS.

''As a mediator - definitely not. It is a participant in the war.

The EU is a participant in the war. Why... aren't Germany

and similar countries openly referred to as belligerents

in this war? It's related to nuclear weapons. Germany

supplies weapons, and it provides intelligence, and

assists in the use of certain types of weapons.

Therefore... they ----- have been participants

in the war for a long time,'' TASS quotes

Schulenburg as saying

In addition, a drone factory for Ukraine

has now been opened.... in Germany.

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Commander Krupnoy spoke about

the residents of Konstantinovka

helping Russian soldiers

June 15th, 9:43pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Local residents who remained in the city of Konstantinovka in

the Donetsk People's Republic are bringing water and food to

the Russian military as aid. This was reported on June 15th

by the commander of the assault battalion of the 1194th

Regiment of the Southern Group of Forces, with the

call sign Krupnoy.

"Once, civilians came to my point [in Konstantinovka], and

the guys were on full alert, so to speak, 'the spring.... is

compressed.' They started talking to these locals

.....and they gave them water and food,"

he told TASS.

The commander noted that the group of civilians who had

brought water to the Russian military had been taken to

a safer area, and it would take a long time to fully

evacuate the area, as it would first need to

be cleared.

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Lukashenko: Israel and the Vatican

asked Putin.... to make peace

at the start of the conflict

June 15th, 9:09pm

(RT.ru)

At the beginning of the armed conflict in Ukraine, Israel

and the Vatican asked Russian President Vladimir

Putin to withdraw his troops and reach a

peace agreement.

President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander

Lukashenko spoke about this in an interview

with Al Arabiya English TV channel.

“They said that, according to their understanding, Zelensky is

going to sign a ceasefire; this is what formed the basis of my

statement,” said the Belarusian leader, as quoted by BELTA.

Also during the interview, Lukashenko said that, after

the defeat in Donbas, the days of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine ....will be numbered.

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Patrushev: the Neo-Nazis

Sponsored by Brussels

Keep the Ukrainian

Population in Fear

June 15th, 7:48pm

(RT.ru)

Neo-Nazi gangs sponsored by Brussels are keeping the

Ukrainian population in fear, said Nikolai Patrushev,

an aide to the Russian leader and chairman of

the Maritime Collegium.

"The neo-Nazi gangs sponsored by London and Brussels

keep the population in fear and completely control

Zelensky," he said in an interview with RG.RU.

According to him, neo-Nazis are making a fourth

Reich out of the EU and destroying the Slavs.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria

Zakharova called the commander of the German Air

Force, Holger Neumann, a neo-Nazi ---- amid his

threats to Russia's regions.

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A member of the Rada: called on Ukraine

--- to start a direct dialogue with Russia

June 15th, 7:13pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Kiev should refuse to follow Western instructions and move

to direct negotiations with Moscow ---- to establish peace.

This was stated by the Verkhovna Rada deputy, Artem

Dmitruk, on June 15.

"We must refuse to comply with the requests (of West - Ed.)

and start a direct dialogue with Russia," he wrote, in the
Telegram channel.

Dmitruk expressed doubts... about the predictions that the

conflict will end next autumn, and added that in order to

create a peaceful future in Kyiv - the Ukrainian "elite"

needs to risk its assets, position, and connections

- in order to oppose those who are interested in

continuing the conflict.

"I don't see any people among the Ukrainian 'elite' who

are willing to take such a step," he emphasized.

Communication Break: Why the Dialogue

between Moscow and Kiev Remains

on Pause

At the final press conference in Astana, Putin announced

Russia's readiness... to resume negotiations and

assessed the prospects for resolving

the conflict.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin, said on June 4, that there is

no need to suspend military operations in Ukraine. He added

that Russia has repeatedly indicated its position on the

terms of the conflict settlement.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the same day, called

''surprising'' statements by Secretary of State US Marco Rubio

about the low probability of an early end to the Ukrainian

conflict due to the alleged lack of Moscow's readiness

for compromises. In his opinion --- such statements

from a participant in the meeting in Anchorage,

look very strange.

Dmytruk said on May 26 that the head of the Kiev regime

Volodymyr Zelensky, does not want to voluntarily leave

the post of head of state and sign peace agreements.

According to the deputy, any attempts to negotiate

with the current Ukrainian leadership - are wrong.

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Patrushev: The West.. is considering

the possibility of preventive strikes

on naval bases

June 15th, 6:51pm

(RT.ru)

The West is considering the possibility of preemptive strikes

on Russian naval bases. This statement was made by

Nikolai Patrushev, an assistant to the president and

chairman of the Maritime Collegium.

"Judging by..... the information that comes in, scenarios are

being worked out, up to and including preemptive strikes

on our bases," he said, in an interview with RG.RU.

Patrushev also reported on the entry of merchant ships

into Russian ports ---- with attached magnetic mines.

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In Odessa --- Ukrainian Armed Forces'

Flamingo cruise missiles exploded

---- during launch attempt

by Taisiya Zakharova

June 15th, 12:42pm

(RT.ru)

"Flamingo" Cruise missiles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

detonated during an attempt to launch them in Odessa, the

Telegram channel "Voenkory Russkoy Vesna" reported.

The incident occurred near 25th Chapayevskaya Division

Street. According to sources, the incident was caused

by a munition that ''fell off'' a launch vehicle.

According to the Telegram channel, two launchers

were destroyed as a result of the incident. In

total, four missiles exploded in the city.

In May, military commentator Denis Seleznev

in a conversation with IS "Vesti" called the

Flamingo missile, ''Frankenstein'' as it is

assembled from different parts. Such

weapons, according to the expert,

pose a severe risk to the Armed

Forces themselves.

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Russian Armed Forces liberated

the village of Artem in the DPR

June 15th, 10:43am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have liberated the settlement

of Artem in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). This

was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defence

on June 15.

It is noted that the point was liberated as a result of the actions

of the units of the Southern group of troops. In addition, during

the day, this group of troops also defeated the formations of

five brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) - in the

areas of Nikolaevka, Druzhkovka, Piskunovka, Slavyansk,

Rai-Aleksandrovka, Kramatorsk and Nikolaypolye, in

the DPR.

In this area, the Ukrainian army has lost up to 140 soldiers,

4 armoured vehicles, 20 cars, and 2 field artillery pieces.

Earlier, on June 12, the Russian army took control of the

settlement of Priyut in the DPR. The Ukrainian side

suffered more than 2,135 casualties in this area.

In addition, 3 tanks, 17 armoured combat

vehicles, 59 vehicles.... and 8 field

artillery pieces, were destroyed.

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All targets were hit: The Russian Armed Forces

launched a massive retaliatory strike against

the military facilities in Kiev, Kharkiv,

and Dnepropetrovsk

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

June 15th, 9:39am

(RT.ru)

In response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' terrorist attacks, the

Russian Armed Forces launched a massive high-precision strike

on military facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk,

according to the Ministry of Defense.

The ministry emphasized that the Russian Armed Forces were

not targeting civilian facilities, and the complex of buildings

in the Kiev Pechersk Lavra was struck by a missile from

the US Patriot air defense system.

The ministry also published a list of the affected facilities, which

included factories for the production and assembly of drones

and missiles, as well as military airfields & training centres.

"In response to the terrorist acts of the Kiev regime, the Armed

Forces of the Russian Federation have carried out a massive

strike with long-range precision-guided weapons, including

air-based, ground-based, and sea-based weapons, as well

as unmanned aerial vehicles, against defense industry

facilities in the cities of Kiev, Kharkiv, and

Dnepropetrovsk ---- as well as military

airfields and territorial recruitment

centres," the ministry said.

It is noted that the strike targets have been achieved,

and all the designated objects have been destroyed.

The ministry emphasized -- that the Russian armed forces

do not plan or carry out attacks on civilian infrastructure.

According to confirmed data, the complex of buildings of

the Kiev Pechersk Lavra was hit by a missile from the

US' Patriot air defense system, the Ministry of

Defense added.

"One of the reasons for the incorrect operation of this

complex could be that Western countries have

provided the Kiev regime with expired

missiles," the ministry concluded.

The Ministry of Defense also published a list

of the companies that were attacked.

The Russian Armed Forces have struck the Kiev Radar Factory,

which develops and produces components for UAVs, as well

as manufactures and repairs military radars. The attack

also targeted the production and preparation of drones

at the A.P. Dovzhenko Film Studio and the Unmanned

Technologies LLC, where the large-scale assembly

of UAVs from foreign components takes place.

The Mayak plant, which produces combat units for UAVs and

launch boosters for the Flamingo cruise missiles, and the

Burevestnik Kyiv State Plant..... which produces drones

and radar equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

have also been affected. Ukr Armo Tech LLC, which

assembles combat units for drones and various

types of missiles, has also been affected.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces struck the Kiev Unitary

Plant and Civil Aviation Repair Plant No. 410. These facilities

produce air and space vehicles, manufacture and repair

aviation turbojet engines, and provide components

for long-range and medium-range UAVs.

The Kyiv Novaya Pochta innovation terminal, which delivers

and stores dual-use products, including drones, robotic

systems, and electronic warfare equipment, has

been destroyed.

Other targets include -- the Dneprovsky Electromechanical

Equipment Factory, Greenhouse Solution, and Dt-1 Group,

which produce combat units for various types of drones

and missiles.

In addition, the military airfields in Vasylkiv, Uman, Cherkasy,

and Krasna Slobodka, as well as the TSK in Kyiv, have

been affected.

During a meeting with participants of the special military

operation on June 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin

emphasized that Russia will increase its strikes on

Ukrainian infrastructure, in order to discourage

the Ukrainian Armed Forces from attacking

civilian facilities on Russian territory.

"We, having in mind what they are doing, and must (this is the

next task) respond to them properly. We are doing this, and

will increase our strikes on the enemy's infrastructure in

such a way as to discourage them from attacking our

civilian facilities," the head of state said.

He added that the strikes will be carried out with increasing

capabilities, which Russia continues to build up. These

capabilities will increase as the country's military-

industrial complex develops.

Earlier, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a drone attack

on a residential building in Orel, resulting in the death of one

person and injuries to nine others. According to the head of

the region, Andrey Klychkov, the drone was equipped with

explosive devices.

"Less than a month - after the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched

a missile attack on a dormitory in the city of Starobelsk, where

innocent students were killed, another Ukrainian UAV loaded

with explosive elements targeted a residential building in

the Oryol region," the governor said.

At the government meeting, he also said that about

100 apartments and 40 cars were damaged - as a

result of the enemy attack.

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The mobilized Ukrainian Armed Forces

killed instructors at a training ground

in the Chernihiv region

June 15th, 4:24am

(Izvestia.ru)

Soldiers mobilized to the Ukrainian army killed several

instructors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the

training grounds of the Desna training centre.

This was reported by Russian security

agencies on June 15.

"In the Chernihiv region, there were clashes between mobilized

military personnel and instructors at the Desna training centre,

during which Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers killed several

instructors," RIA Novosti quoted the statement as saying.

It is noted that the conflict with the instructors involved

mobilized soldiers from the 534th Engineering and

Sapper Battalion "Tisa". After the incident - the

unit's personnel were transferred to the town

of Zvyahyl in the Zhytomyr region.

In the Desnyansky district of Kyiv, residents earlier on this day

came out against employees of military registration offices

because of forced mobilization. According to preliminary

information, passers-by stood up - for a young man who

was struggling against being detained and sent to

the front. Employees of the military registration

office ..eventually managed to take him away.

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Private Yakimov and Corporal Kravchenko

destroyed the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

machine gun emplacements
with grenades

June 13th, 9:15pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Sergei Yakimov, as part of a unit, participated in the

assault on a stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU). On Sunday, June 14th, the press service of the

Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the feats

of the military personnel of the Armed Forces

(AF) of the Russian Federation in the zone

of the special military operation (SVO).

The soldiers were met by enemy machine-gun fire, but Yakimov

decided to eliminate the obstacle by flanking the position. He

stealthily approached the machine-gun nest - and threw hand

grenades, eliminating it along with the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' crew. The assault on the stronghold was

successfully carried out.

The Ministry of Defense -- also noted the courage and

professionalism of Corporal Yevgeny Kravchenko,

who participated in the assault on an enemy

stronghold. When.... the Ukrainian Armed

Forces opened fire with machine guns,

Kravchenko took similar action: he

stealthily approached the enemy

position and used grenades. As

a result ------ the machine gun

position.... was eliminated.

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An accomplice..... of the terrorists at

Crocus was detained in Ingushetia

by Sergey Popov

June 13th, 8:58pm

(Vesti.ru)

Employees of the Federal Security Service of the Russian

Federation (FSB) --- detained a 54-year-old resident of

Ingushetia who helped the terrorists who attacked

Crocus City Hall. This was reported by the press

service of the regional department of the FSB.

The detainee provided "assistance in issuing forged passports to

members of the Combat Wing of the group (virda) of followers of

the Batal-Haji Belkhoroev religious movement, recognized as a

terrorist organization, in order to avoid the latter's detention &

ensure the possibility of continuing their criminal activities."

According to TASS's information received from law enforcement

agencies, we are talking about Hasan Altemirov. A criminal

case has been opened against him for complicity in the

form of facilitation in the leadership of a

terrorist community.

The terrorist attack took place on March 22, 2024, in

Krasnogorsk, near Moscow. The attackers opened

fire on people and set fire to the Krokus concert

hall before a rock band performance. As a

result of the attack, 149 people were

killed and over 600 were injured.

In March 2026, the Second Western District Military Court

in Moscow sentenced four perpetrators of the terrorist

attack at the Crocus City Hall and their 11

accomplices to life imprisonment.

Last week, they were transferred to correctional

colonies .........in various regions of Russia.

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Ishchenko: Europe will continue its

confrontation with Russia: after

the Ukrainian conflict is won

by Tatiana Rutkovskaya

June 13th, 8pm

(Vesti.ru)

The end of the conflict in Ukraine will not stop Europe's

confrontation with Russia, according to the political

analyst, Rostislav Ishchenko.

At the same time, he emphasized, Russia's victory in

the conflict with Ukraine will strengthen Russia's

geopolitical position.

A victory in Ukraine will strengthen our common geopolitical

positions, make them less accessible to Europe, and make

the war less interesting and more costly for Europe, but

it will not fundamentally change the confrontational

attitudes in Europe. In other words, it will only be

a step towards global regulation, but it will not

be global regulation, per se. Even if we sign

any documents with the West as a result,

said Ishchenko.

According to the political scientist, the example

of Iran.... is illustrative in this regard.

''The best example... is what is happening in Iran right now.

There are plenty of documents and memoranda, but the

war is still going on. Even if the US withdraws, Israel

will continue to fight. The intensity of the conflict

may vary, but it will continue. This - is similar to

the ongoing conflicts in Europe. The situation

has become irreversible for some of the

United States' partners, both in the

Middle East ........and on the

European peninsula....''

the expert stated.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the

patriotism and will of the people ---- is the key to

Russia's success in the SVO. He emphasized

that the Russian Federation will win the

special operation, thanks to its own

production, resources, scientific,

and personnel base, which is

capable --- of ensuring the

solution of all the tasks

facing the soldiers.

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A child was injured

in Gorlovka due to

a UAV attack

June 13th, 6:59pm

(DAN)

Three civilians of the Republic, including a child, were

injured on Saturday due to attacks by strike drones.

This was reported by the Head of the Republic,

Denis Pushilin.

"In the Nikitovsky district of Gorlovka, a 2017-born girl

and her mother, a 1999-born woman, were injured to

a moderate extent," Pushilin said.

He added that another man, born in 1976, was injured

in Yelenivka. Residential buildings, three civil

infrastructure facilities, a truck, and three

cars were damaged by drones in the

urban districts.... of Gorlovka,

Debaltseve, Dokuchaevsk,

and Yenakievo, as well

as in Kremenivka - in

Volodarsky District.

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Two Gorlov residents were injured

in a drone attack by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces

June 13th, 4:53pm

(DAN)

Two civilians were injured when an explosive object

was dropped from an enemy drone. This... was

reported today by the head of the Gorlovka

city district, Ivan Prikhodko.

He clarified that the incident took place in the

Nikitovsky district of the city. The victims'

personal data and other information
are being clarified.

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Pasechnik called the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

attack in Svatovo a targeted action against

the residents

June 13th, 3:20pm

(RT.ru)

Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the LPR, called the Ukrainian

Armed Forces' attack on the market in Svatovo a targeted

action against the residents of the region.

"The enemy has once again attempted to attack a civilian

facility. This is not an accident, but a deliberate act

against the civilians of the republic that has no

military significance," he wrote on MAX.

Earlier it became known that as a result of the attack

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Svatovo, seven

people were injured.

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172 buildings were liberated in Konstantinovka:

Russian fighters took up new positions

in the SVO zone

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

June 13th, 10:56am

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian armed forces

have carried out strikes on Ukrainian transport and energy

infrastructure. In addition, assault groups are rapidly

advancing in Konstantinovka (DPR), completing the

cleanup of the Pervomaisky district. Over the

course of the day, the troops have liberated

172 buildings. At the same time, a German

Leopard 2 tank, a Partizan MLRS, and a

US Paladin self-propelled gun have

been destroyed in various areas.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces...

have suffered approximately

1,400 casualties.

Over the past 24 hours, operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs,

missile forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have

destroyed long-range drone storage facilities and energy and

transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian Armed Forces,

according to the Ministry of Defense. They have also

destroyed temporary bases for Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign mercenaries

in 142 areas.

Air defense systems shot down 15 guided

aerial bombs and 540 aircraft-type UAVs.

The ministry also noted that in the village of Konstantinovka

(DPR), assault groups from the 3rd, 8th Armies, and the 3rd

Army Corps are successfully advancing in the Krasny

Oktyabr, Krasny Gorodok microdistricts and

completing the clearance of the

Pervomaysky district.

During the day, 172 buildings were liberated in Konstantinovka

by the South fighters. Up to 40 Ukrainian militants, three

armoured vehicles, and four cars were destroyed.

At the same time, units of the Southern Group of Forces

improved their position on the front line. The Russian

Armed Forces defeated formations of 2 mechanized,

mountain-assault, and airmobile brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of the

settlements of Druzhkovka, Nikolaevka,

Alekseevo-Druzhkovka, Starodubovka,

and Piskunovka (DNR).

In total, the enemy lost up to 115 fighters, a German Leopard 2

tank, 3 armoured vehicles, 13 cars, and 3 field artillery pieces

in the area of responsibility of the Southern Group of Forces.

At the same time, units of the Northern Group of Forces

improved their tactical position. They destroyed the

manpower and equipment of the mechanized,

motorized infantry brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine and the Territorial

Defense Brigade in the areas of

Katerynivka and Luzhky

(Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv region, the formations of the mechanized brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and two territorial defense

brigades were defeated in the areas of Rubizhne,

Ivanovka, and Varvarivka.

In this area, the enemy lost more than 235 soldiers, two

armoured vehicles, 16 cars, and 2 field artillery pieces.

In turn, the Zapad fighters took advantageous positions and

lines. They defeated the manpower and equipment of two

mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a

marine infantry brigade, a territorial defense brigade,

and a National Guard brigade in the areas of

Smorodkivka, Cherneshchyna, Grushevka

(Kharkiv region), Krasny Lyman, and

Shchurovo (DPR).

The enemy suffered over 220 casualties, including

3 armoured vehicles, 16 cars, 3 artillery pieces,

and a Partizan MLRS launcher.

Meanwhile, units of the Centre group of troops improved the

situation on the front line. They destroyed the manpower

and equipment of two mechanized, assault, airborne

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade and 2 brigades of the National

Guard in the areas of Novoaleksandrovka,

Dobropolye, Novogrishino, Belitskoe,

and Krasnoyarskoye in the DNR,

as well as Novopavlovka, in

theDnepropetrovsk region.

Here, the Ukrainian armed forces lost more

than 315 soldiers, four armoured vehicles,

six cars, and two artillery pieces.

In addition, the Vostok units -- advanced into the depths of

the enemy's defenses. They defeated the personnel and

equipment of the mechanized, assault, and 2 airborne

-assault brigades, and two assault regiments of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Ivanovka,

Novoandreevka, Prosyanaya (Dnepropetrovsk

Region), Trudovoye, Tersyanka, Yegorivka,

and Voskresenka (Zaporizhzhia Region).

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost more than 510

soldiers, three armoured vehicles, eight cars, and a 155-mm

US' Paladin self-propelled gun.

At the same time, Dnipro's fighters defeated two mechanized

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of

Orekhov and Malokaterinovka (Zaporozhye region).

Up to 45 militants, 18 vehicles, and five electronic

warfare stations --- were destroyed in this sector.

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Sergeant Gorelochkin.... evacuated

two wounded soldiers in SVO zone

June 12th, 9:15pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Sergeant Vladislav Gorelochkin was carrying out a task to

evacuate damaged equipment when the vehicle in front

of him was attacked by a strike drone of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine. The press service of Russia's

MoD reported on the feats of the military

personnel of the Armed Forces of the

Russian Federation in the zone of a

special military operation (SVO).

Gorelochkin noticed that the car was under attack and rushed

to help. He pulled two soldiers out of the burning vehicle and

evacuated them for medical treatment.

The Ministry of Defense also noted the courage of Lieutenant

Yevgeny Moshkin, who was carrying out a combat mission to

change the battery's firing positions when he noticed a

vehicle in front of him being attacked by a strike

unmanned aerial vehicle. As a result, the

vehicle's ammunition detonated.

Moshkin reacted instantly, organized a defense to prevent

repeated attacks, and rushed to the burning car.

He pulled out two wounded soldiers and

provided them with first aid, then led

the column to a safe distance from

the burning vehicle.

Also, Senior Sergeant Ivan Mazokha, the commander of a

squad, participated in the assault on Ukrainian Armed

Forces positions when his group came under heavy

fire. He stealthily .....approached the Ukrainian

positions, used grenades, and successfully

destroyed two enemy firing points.

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A case.. has been opened in Ukraine

regarding the detention of disabled

people and the mentally ill in TSKs

by Valeria Shafirko

June 12th, 7:10pm

(Vesti.ru)

In Ukraine, a criminal case was opened in connection with
the illegal detention in the territorial recruitment centre
(TCK analogous to Russian military enlistment offices)
of Ternopil people with mental disorders and

disabilities. This follows... from the

message of Ukraine's Office of

the Prosecutor General.

It is noted that criminal proceedings were initiated by

prosecutors of the Ternopil specialized Prosecutor's

Office in the field of defense of the Western region.

The basis was the results of the visit of representatives of the

Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights to the

Ternopil district and city shopping centre and social

support centre (SP), as well as materials provided

by the Military Law Enforcement Service.

During the visit to the TSK, there were about 28 people, 17 of

whom reported possible violations of their rights in writing,

according to the report. In addition, it was established

that there were Ukrainians in the TSK, who were not

previously subject to mobilization. These included

a man with a lifelong disability from childhood,

as well as individuals with mental health

issues. Furthermore.... there were

Ukrainians in the TSK, who had

reached the maximum age

for military registration.

On June 9, it was reported that Ukrainian MP Georgy Mazurashu

registered a bill, according to which, TSK employees could
be imprisoned for 5 to 12 years for the illegal detention
or kidnapping of people during mobilization.

According to Ukrainian media reports, the parliamentarian has

previously submitted a number of bills to the Verkhovna Rada

that would increase liability for violations during mobilization,

but none of them... have been passed.

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"To discourage the desire to attack our civilian

facilities": Putin announced plans to increase

strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

June 12th, 6:48pm

(RT.ru)

Ukraine is expanding the use of aircraft-type drones in an

attempt to harm Russian society, and the economy, but
it will fail, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

According to him, Russia is currently actively strengthening
its air defense system -- and will increase its strikes on
enemy infrastructure -- "to discourage them from
attacking our civilian facilities."

Additionally, the president announced that Russian experts

are working on expanding the low-orbit satellite fleet.

The Kiev regime is expanding the use of aircraft-type drones in

an attempt to divide Russian society, but it will not succeed.

This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin during

a meeting with participants of the special military

operation in the Kremlin.

"As for aircraft-type UAVs, we see --- that the enemy is expanding

the use of this military equipment ---- mainly to solve one task.

This task is to divide Russian society, inflict moral and ethical

damage on us, create confusion among Russian citizens, and

cause economic damage. It will not succeed,"

the President said.

According to him, experts are working on strengthening the

country's air defense system. At the same time --- given the

actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia's troops'

task is to respond to the enemy "as it should be,"
the president noted.

"We are doing this, and --- we will increase our strikes on the

enemy's infrastructure to discourage them from attacking

our civilian facilities. They will not be able to achieve

their goal of dividing society or causing economic

damage to us," Putin emphasized.

The head of state also said that Russia is working on a low-orbit

satellite constellation that is “as good as Starlink, and maybe

even better.” The launch date has not yet been announced.

"The work is not just well-organized --- but it is progressing at a

good pace and with good quality. I hope that you will feel this

on the ground ....in the near future," the President said.

In addition, Putin emphasized that Western countries can give

up their hopes of achieving a strategic defeat of Russia:

"They have not succeeded in achieving anything like this, and

they never will. No one --- has ever succeeded in achieving a

strategic, final defeat of Russia, because our multi-ethnic,

united people understand their responsibility to future

generations... No one needs Russia -- except us, and

only we are capable of protecting, strengthening,

and creating the conditions....... for its

confident development."

"We can give only one advice --- to our enemies: do not fight with

Russia, never try to do this. And let's live together and resolve

all the issues ------- through negotiations. But these should be

negotiations, and not ultimatums to us --- which they have

tried to put to us so far. Not anymore. Now it seems like

they say: "Let's negotiate." Yes --- we agree to conduct

negotiations, but only taking into account our national

interests, and not just today, but long-term, designed

for an historical perspective," the president added.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia

is ready for negotiations, but only if they are fair - and “without

cheating,” as was the case before the 2014 coup in Ukraine.

"I very much hope that the experience of previous failures, when

the West refused to implement the agreements it supported, will

not be repeated in relation to the agreement in Alaska. But so

far, to our great regret, our US partners have not shown any

interest in this... Probably, everyone should take seriously

what the Russian president said when he was answering

questions ---- during the SPIEF plenary session: now

everything depends, not on negotiations, but on

the actions of our heroes at the front,"

Lavrov stressed.

In addition, on June 12, Vladimir Putin signed a decree

establishing the authorized strength of the Russian

Armed Forces at 2,399,130 personnel.. including

1,510,000 military personnel. The presidential

decree was published on the official legal

information portal. As a result --- the

authorized strength... of Russia's

Armed Forces was increased

by 7,360 personnel.

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What happened on June 12.

The main events

June 12th, 5:29pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Russian President Vladimir Putin - met with participants of the

special military operation (SMO) in the Kremlin on Russia Day.

The US has released evidence - of funding for more

than 120 biological laboratories around the world.

The Russian army has liberated the village of Priyut

in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

Putin met with participants of the

special operation in the Kremlin

Putin held a meeting with participants of the special operation

in Ukraine in the Kremlin. The head of state called the special

operation fighters the main heroes of Russia Day, and

emphasized that every Russian soldier carries out

his task, with dignity. The president also noted

the key role - of infantry and assault units in

combat operations, stating that they are

responsible for achieving Russia's

combat objectives.

The Russian leader added --- that everyone is carrying out their

combat mission and doing it with dignity, but it all comes down

to the fact that it is the stormtroopers -- who complete
the mission.

Putin said that Russia will increase its retaliatory strikes

to discourage the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU)

from targeting civilian objects.

The President also drew attention to the fight against drones.

According to him, Russia is working on... creating a satellite

system for controlling combat drones. In addition, Russian

developers are actively working on the production of

drones with artificial intelligence (AI).

Putin emphasized ----- that not only developers, but also

representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense, in

particular commanders are involved in this direction.

At the same time the head of state emphasized ----

that the fight against drones is one of the most

important tasks on the line of combat

contact, as drones complicate the

work of the infantry.

The US -- has released evidence of

funding for biological laboratories

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence of the United

States has released evidence of the United States' funding of

over 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries.

It is noted that the US authorities deliberately concealed

from US citizens information about the existence of the

laboratories funded by Washington in other countries,

including in Ukraine, and some of them ---- were

engaged in research using dangerous and

highly contagious pathogens.

This included strains of anthrax, tularemia, tuberculosis,

African swine fever, Newcastle disease, Ebola virus,

Lassa fever, plague, and other diseases.

Russia celebrated Russia Day

As part of the celebration of Russia Day, the residents of various

cities arranged festive events and participated in them. The

festive events started back on June 11. So, in the capital,

over 500 activists took part in a festive performance:

They performed folk dances in national costumes,

then formed the word "Russia" .......and solemnly

unfurled the Russian Federation's national flag.

In the DPR, a festival of dishes from the peoples of Russia,

prepared by the soldiers of the Pyatnashka international

brigade, was held on the occasion of Russia Day.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, in turn, congratulated

Putin on Russia Day and expressed hope for the further

development of relations between the two countries.

U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, also sent

his congratulations.

Putin presented state
awards in the Kremlin

Putin held a ceremony in the Kremlin to present the gold medals

“Hero of Labour of Russia” and the insignia of the State Prizes

of Russia to the laureates of the State Prizes of Russia, timed

to coincide with Russia Day. The Russian leader noted that

unity and patriotism have always been the main values for

Russians and helped to defeat the country’s enemies. He

also emphasized, that God is always with Russia. Putin

stated - that the work of the awarded theatre and film

director Andrei Konchalovsky reflects inseparability

of the past, present, and future, and the talent of

People's Artist of the RSFSR Marina Neelova

has captured the hearts of audiences of

different generations.

The Russian Armed Forces liberated

the settlement of Priyut in the DPR

The Russian military continued its special military operation

in Ukraine. The Russian Army liberated the settlement of

Priyut in the DPR. According to the Russian Ministry of

Defense, the Ukrainian side suffered more than 2,135

casualties in this area. In addition, three tanks, 17

armoured combat vehicles, 59 vehicles, and

eight field artillery pieces were destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces (RF AF) launched two

massive and 5 group strikes on military targets in Ukraine

in a week, and air defense systems (PVO) over the same

period shot down more than 4 thousand drones, four

Flamingo cruise missiles, as well as 3 Neptune

missiles of the Ukrainian army.

St. Petersburg bade farewell
....to the actress Chursina

St. Petersburg residents.... bade farewell to People's Artist

of the USSR Lyudmila Chursina with prolonged applause.

At the farewell ceremony, the director of the Central

Academic Theatre of the Russian Army, Milena

Avimskaya, noted.... that Chursina was a
bright, talented, and beloved actress.

A wreath was delivered to the farewell ceremony from Putin,

from the Russian government, the administration of St.

Petersburg & the city's Legislative Assembly, as well

as from the Alexandrinsky Theatre and the Theatre

of Young Spectators named after A.A. Bryantsev,

where the actress served... in different years.

Later, the artist was buried at the Sestroretsk cemetery, in the

city. An honour guard was involved in the mourning ceremony.

Accompanied by an orchestra, his representatives carried

a portrait of Chursina and a wreath of scarlet roses,

decorated with wide ribbons in the colours of

the Russian tricolor.

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Zelensky - ordered the development

of new mechanisms for attracting

foreigners to the Armed Forces

of Ukraine

June 12th, 1:39pm

(RT.ru)

The Ukrainian authorities - plan to develop new mechanisms

to attract more foreign mercenaries to the Ukrainian Armed

Forces. This was announced by Volodymyr Zelensky.

"I have instructed... to attract foreign volunteers to the

Ukrainian army, and therefore there will be more

recruitment mechanisms," Zelensky said in a

video posted on his Telegram channel.

Earlier, the governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo,

announced an increase in the number of mercenaries in

the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the right

bank of the Dnieper River.

It was also reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' drones

attacked foreign mercenaries who had surrendered.

Thanks to RT's story, the parents of the Colombian mercenary

Andreas, who fought on the side of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, learned that he was alive and in captivity.

The RT correspondent's film crew, organized

a teleconference with the family.

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In Ukraine, passers-by used a shovel
to fight off TSK officers mobilizing
a man

June 12th, 1:35pm

(RT.ru)

In Kryvyi Rih, passers-by shouted and used a shovel to

prevent the military enlistment officers from taking a

man away in a minibus, according to the Ukrainian

newspaper STRANA.ua.

"In Kryvyi Rih, passers-by rescued a man

from the TSK," the publication says.

In response, the military enlistment office

sprayed the people with pepper spray.

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A foreigner smuggled draft evaders

from Ukraine... under the guise of

musicians for $8,000 to $12,000

June 12th, 1:10pm

(RT.ru)

In Ukraine, a foreigner was detained who organized a scheme to

export military personnel to the EU under the guise of members

of a touring music band. The service cost between $8,000 and

$12,000, according to the National Police.

"Touring to Europe for $12,000: In the Lviv region, an organizer

of a scheme for military conscripts' departure was exposed,"

the report says.

It is specified that all the actions were coordinated by

a 48-year-old foreigner with a permanent residence

permit in Ukraine.

Military personnel were added to the online system "Shlyakh"

as members of a music band that was supposedly on tour.

The organizer was detained while receiving an advance

payment. He faces up to nine years in prison with the

confiscation of his property.

Earlier, the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada for Human

Rights, Dmitry Lubinets, said that the military recruitment

offices in Ukraine had turned into places of detention,

where people are illegally detained for weeks.

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Two massive and five group attacks: The Russian

Armed Forces responded to Kiev's terrorist

attacks with high-precision strikes on

Ukrainian targets

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

June 12th, 11:44am

(RT.ru)

Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces have carried out

two massive and five group strikes in response to Ukraine's

terrorist attacks on Russian territory. These strikes, have

targeted fuel, energy, transport, and port infrastructure,

as well as military airfields and ammunition depots.

In the past 24 hours, the Russian Armed Forces have liberated

the village of Priyut in the Donetsk People's Republic, and

from June 6 to June 12, they have taken control of two

villages in the Kharkiv region and liberated two
more in the Donetsk People's Republic.

The air defense systems have successfully intercepted

four Flamingo missiles and three Neptune missiles.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost

about 9,300 fighters.

According to the Ministry of Defense, from June 6 to June 12, in

response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on civilian facilities in

Russia, the Russian Armed Forces carried out two massive

and five group strikes using high-precision weapons and

attack drones.

As a result, fuel and energy facilities, transport infrastructure,

and the port facilities used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

military airfields and ammunition depots were targeted.

The strikes also targeted ---- the assembly, storage,

preparation, and launch of long-range drones

and unmanned boats, as well as the

temporary locations of Ukrainian

armed formations ---- and

foreign mercenaries.

During the past 24 hours, the settlement of Priyut (DPR)

was liberated as a result of decisive actions by units

of the Centre military group.

Over the past week, as a result of the North's active offensive

operations, the settlements of Shevchenko and Okhrimovka

(Kharkiv region) were taken under control. The South's

fighters liberated the settlements of Khimik and

Roskoshnoye (DPR).

At the same time, air defense systems shot down 74 guided

aerial bombs, 11 HIMARS MLRS shells, four ground-based

Flamingo cruise missiles, three long-range Neptune

missiles, and 4,776 aircraft-type UAVs.

At the same time, Sever's units defeated the personnel

and equipment -- of 8 mechanized, motorized infantry,

airmobile and assault brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, six territorial defense brigades, two

brigades of the National Guard, and 3 border

detachments of Ukraine's Border Service.

In total ---- the enemy lost over 1,570 fighters, 3 tanks, 3

armoured vehicles, 83 vehicles, 7 field artillery pieces,

and 8 electronic and counter-battery warfare stations

in the group's area of responsibility.

Units of the Zapad military group improved their tactical

position. Over the week, formations of five mechanized,

assault brigades, a brigade of unmanned systems of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two brigades of

marines, two brigades of territorial defense

and two brigades of the National Guard

were defeated.

The enemy's losses in this area amounted to more than 1,460

military personnel, 30 armoured vehicles, including eight of

Western production, 142 vehicles, and 11 field artillery

pieces. Nine electronic and counter-battery warfare

stations were destroyed.

In turn, the South's fighters defeated the manpower and

equipment of six mechanized, motorized infantry,

airmobile, mountain-assault brigades, Ukrainie's

Armed Forces' unmanned systems brigade, the

marine infantry brigade, and two territorial

defense brigades.

In total, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost over 1,035 fighters,

3 tanks, 25 armoured vehicles, 103 cars, 22 field artillery

pieces, and 3 electronic warfare stations in this area.

Over the course of a week - the Centre's units defeated the

formations of four mechanized brigades, a Jaeger brigade,

an assault brigade, an airmobile brigade, an airborne

brigade, a brigade of unmanned systems, 2 assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, three

marine infantry brigades, five brigades of the

National Guard, and the Azov special

forces brigade.

The enemy's losses in this sector amounted to more than 2,135

fighters, three tanks, 17 armored vehicles, 59 cars, and eight

field artillery pieces.

In addition, during the past week, units of the Vostok military

group continued to carry out active offensive operations.

They defeated the personnel and equipment of two

mechanized, two assault, four airborne assault

brigades, an unmanned systems brigade, five

assault regiments of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, and a marine infantry brigade.

The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 2,850 soldiers,

24 armoured vehicles, 48 cars, and nine field artillery

pieces in the East sector.

The Dnipro fighters destroyed the manpower and equipment

of two mechanized brigades, a mountain assault brigade,

an unmanned systems brigade, and two territorial

defense brigades.

Over the course of a week, the enemy lost over 320

soldiers, 3 armoured vehicles, 113 cars, and 18

electronic warfare stations.

* Azov is an organization recognized as a terrorist

organization by the Russian Supreme Court

on August 2, 2022.

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Chernihiv Oblast became the leader

in the number of Ukrainian Armed

Forces deserters

June 12th, 7:22am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Chernihiv region --- has become the leader in terms of

the number of Ukrainian servicemen who have fled - and

additional military law enforcement units of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine have been deployed to the region.

This was reported by Russian law enforcement

agencies on June 12.

"According to the enemy's estimates, the Chernihiv region

is the leader in terms of the number of Ukrainian military

personnel who have fled," the source told RIA Novosti.

According to TASS, since the beginning of the year, the number

of AFU fighters who have left their units without permission is

estimated at 70,000-80,000, and the total number of such

cases is more than 250,000.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 22nd said that the

situation on the front for the Armed Forces -- turns from

difficult to catastrophic, as neither Western aid nor

forced mobilization --- do not help . Against this

background...... a large-scale increase in

desertion is recorded in the ranks

of the Ukrainian army.

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The US is withdrawing.. more than

a thousand troops from Lithuania

June 2nd, 3:03pm

(RT.ru)

The US has begun withdrawing from Lithuania, as part of

a rotation of over a thousand US soldiers and equipment.

The Minister of Defense of the Republic, Robertas Kaunas,

stated that the US military will be replaced by new ones.

However, according to him, it is still unclear when this

will happen.

"The troops will be (deployed in the future. — RT), this is

(guaranteed. — RT), but when exactly, with what forces,

and in what volume... we will announce all of this,"

he was quoted by Sputnik Lithuania.

Earlier, the head of the State Department, Marco Rubio,

said the US will make adjustments to the presence of

its troops in NATO countries.

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Encircled and forced to lay down their arms:

a group of foreign mercenaries of Ukraine's

Armed Forces surrendered nr Zaporozhye

by Anastasia Stepanova

June 2nd, 2:09 pm

(RT.ru)

A group of foreign mercenaries -- who were fighting on the side

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces surrendered near Zaporizhzhia.
According to media reports, the militants were surrounded by

the Russian Armed Forces and were forced to lay down their

arms. The foreign mercenaries were stationed.... south

of Zaporizhzhia.

A group of foreign mercenaries who were fighting on the
Ukrainian side ..surrendered to the Russian army near

Zaporozhye, according to TASS. According to the

agency, the foreign fighters were stationed

south of the city. The mercenaries were

surrounded -- and forced to lay down

their arms.

Last week, Russian security agencies also reported to TASS

about the elimination of a group of foreign mercenaries in a

forest area on the contact line in the Zaporizhzhia region.

According to the documents found on them - the militants were

from Germany & the UK. Some of the deceased were members

of the 113th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade of Ukraine...

and the Separate Special Purpose Battalion, but they were all

assigned to the 3rd Assault Battalion of the Skala Regiment.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that about 16,500 foreign

mercenaries are fighting on the side of the Kiev regime.

However, some of them... are quickly terminating their

contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is

reported by RIA Novosti in the security forces.

"About 30% of all foreign mercenaries in the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, about 5,000, are concentrated in the Kharkiv region.

The Kupiansk direction is experiencing the highest losses,

which are rapidly increasing," the source said.

According to Svetlana Petrenko, the official representative of

the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, the

recruitment of foreigners for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

is carried out.... among other things, through Ukraine's

diplomatic missions abroad. Based on the collected

evidence --- the Investigative Committee's

investigators have issued summonses

for 1,086 mercenaries, 955 of whom

have been put on the international

wanted list, and 221 foreign

mercenaries have been

convicted.

Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president,

has previously stated that Moscow is well aware of the

participation of foreign mercenaries in combat

operations on the side of Kiev.

"They are fighting against our military with weapons in their

hands. Consequently, they become legitimate targets,"

he emphasized.

In turn, Vladimir Putin noted at a meeting in March 2025 that the

Russian military .......should treat all prisoners with humanity.

However, he also reminded that foreign mercenaries are not

subject to the 1949 Geneva Convention on the Treatment

of Prisoners of War.

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"The night was spent on hypersonic":

The Russian Armed Forces launched

a massive attack ---- on Ukraine's

military-industrial complex

by Anastasia Stepanova

June 2nd, 8:59am

(RT.ru)

Last night, the Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive

strike on military facilities in Ukraine, according to the

Ministry of Defense.

The strike targeted military facilities in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia,

Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk, as well as military airfields

and fuel and transportation infrastructure. The Ministry

stated that the strike was a response to the terrorist

attacks carried out by the Ukrainian side, and that

all the intended targets - were successfully hit.

On the night of June 2, the Russian Armed Forces carried out

a massive strike with long-range precision-guided weapons,

including hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles and

strike drones, targeting Ukrainian military facilities.

This was announced by the Russian Ministry of

Defense on the morning of June 2, with the

statement that "the night was marked ---

by hypersonic strikes."

The ministry emphasized that the massive strike

was a response to the terrorist acts carried out

by the Kiev regime.

The attack targeted defense industry enterprises in Kyiv,

Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk, as well as
in the Poltava, Khmelnytsky, and Sumy regions.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces targeted military

airfields and Ukraine's fuel and transportation

infrastructure, which were used by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Russian strike achieved its objectives, and

all of the designated targets -- were destroyed.

The day before, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting

on measures to support the victims and the progress of the

investigation of the terrorist attack - by the Armed Forces

of Ukraine in Starobelsk. According to him, by attacking

the college dormitory in Starobelsk (LPR) ...and

residential buildings in Genichesk (Kherson

region), Ukraine has "decided to open a

new chapter in its series of crimes"

and "give a new dimension to the

conflict as a whole."

On the morning of May 22, LPR Head Leonid Pasechnik

announced that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had

attacked the dormitory of the Starobelsky

College of the Lugansk Pedagogical

University. According to him -- the

Ukrainian militants --- "targeted

sleeping, defenseless children."

As a result of the attack, 21 people were killed and 44

others were injured. At the time of the attack, there

were a total of 86 students in the dormitory.

As Vladimir Putin noted, the attack by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine was not accidental. According to him, the attack

was carried out in three waves: 16 drones struck the

same location.

However, as the President emphasized, there are no

military facilities, intelligence agencies, or related

organizations near the dormitory.

Chernichuk: At the time of the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

attack on the hospital in Energodar, doctors were

delivering babies.

Doctors delivered a baby to a woman at the time of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on the parking lot of

the hospital in Energodar on the night of May 31.

This was reported by the director of the

Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.

On May 31, on the eve of Children's Day, a Ukrainian UAV

struck residential buildings in the city of Genichesk in

the Kherson region. As a result of the attack, a 2020

-born boy was killed, and 11 people were injured.

The governor's press secretary, Vladimir Vasilenko, emphasized

that "this was a deliberate terrorist act by the Kiev regime." In

a comment to RIA Novosti, he stated that the attack occurred

in a densely populated area on a day off, when people were

mostly at home and relaxing. According to him, "there can

be no question of any military facilities nearby, as

confirmed by both the victims themselves

and eyewitnesses."

On May 25, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the

Russian Armed Forces were launching systematic strikes

against military facilities in Kiev, command centres, and

decision-making centres. This measure was taken in

response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' terrorist

attacks against Russian civilians.

________________________________________

Kiev forces shelled the DPR

nine times ------- in one day

by Vladimir Inyutin

June 1st, 9:33pm

(Vesti.ru)

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian armed forces have launched

9 attacks on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic

(DPR), resulting in the deaths of two civilians and the

injuries of four others.

This was reported by the Office of the DPR's Head and

Government Administration for the Documentation of

Ukrainian War Crimes.

Nine armed attacks - by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Two civilians were killed and four were injured, it is

stated in the Telegram channel of the department.

In total, the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired nine different types

of ammunition at the DPR. Most of the attacks, six out of

the nine, were in the Gorlovka direction.

Earlier, the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin reported that two

men were killed. In particular, in the Nikitovsky district of

Gorlovka, a civilian of 1962 was killed.. as a result of

the detonation of a previously unexploded cluster

sub-munition. Another man, born in 1980,

was killed by an explosive object

in Staromikhailovka.

_________________________________________

The Polish diplomat.. returned the

award given to him by Zelensky

by Anastasia Kunitsyna

June 1st, 9:27pm

(Vesti.ru)

Former Polish Ambassador to Ukraine, Bartosz Cichocki,

has decided to return the state award he received from

Vladimir Zelensky --- in protest against Kiev's policy of

glorifying ultra-nationalist movements.

This was reported by the Polish radio station RMF FM.

The medal in question is the Order of Merit, which the diplomat

was awarded in 2022. Chikhotsky explained that his refusal

to accept the medal was due to the Ukrainian authorities'

celebration of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA, an

extremist organization banned in Russia) -- which

collaborated with the Nazis during World War II.

The reason for the ex-ambassador's harsh reaction, was the

recent events near Kiev, where the solemn burial of Andrei

Melnyk, the leader of the Organization of Ukrainian

Nationalists (OUN, an extremist organization

banned in the Russian Federation) --- took

place, at the National Military Memorial

Cemetery. The event was attended by

the top leadership of Ukraine.

Earlier, former Russian PM Sergei Stepashin

said that Zelensky would end up......
like Hitler.

_________________________________________

A Russian Armed Forces soldier

Senior Lieutenant Rakovsky commanded

the elimination of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' military equipment.

May 31st, 9pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Senior Lieutenant Yevgeny Rakovsky commanded a calculation

of unmanned systems troops... during reconnaissance using

unmanned aerial vehicles --- when the location of military

equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was spotted

nearby. The press service of the Russian Ministry of

Defense reported on the feats of military personnel

of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in

the area of the special military operation (SVO).

Rakovsky decided to attack immediately and ordered the

use of attack drones. During the battle, eight bunkers,

two warehouses with equipment and ammunition,

and 3 light armoured vehicles were destroyed.

In addition, more than 10 Ukrainian soldiers

and three enemy drones were eliminated

during a counterattack.

The Ministry of Defense also noted the determination

of Senior Lieutenant Sergei Aleksashkin, who

commanded an assault company.

Before storming the enemy's positions, Aleksashkin ordered

reconnaissance, which revealed the location of the targets

and allowed for the development of an attack plan.

The assault troops executed a diversionary maneuver and

opened fire from false positions, successfully capturing a

Ukrainian Armed Forces stronghold within a short period.

The enemy launched four counterattacks, but all of them

were repelled.

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Miroshnik: Kiev is ready to go to any

provocations....... out of impotence

by Vladimir Kolinichenko

May 31st, 1:39am

(Vesti.ru)

Kyiv's attempts to strike the infrastructure of the Zaporizhzhia

Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) ------ indicate that the Ukrainian
authorities are ready to resort to any provocations, out of

their own powerlessness, according to Rodion Miroshnik
Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

--- in an interview with TASS.

At the same time, Kiev completely ignores the threat

that this poses to millions of people, Miroshnik said.

''The active attempts to attack the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power

Plant --- which were made throughout the month --- indicate

deliberate actions ------ that demonstrate a willingness to

resort to any provocations....... out of powerlessness,

ignoring the consequences for millions of people,''

TASS quotes Miroshnik as saying.

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry

Medvedev, said that further strikes by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU) on the ZNPP could lead to a new Chernobyl

if the plant's machine hall or reactor hall were destroyed.

According to Medvedev, this outcome is no better
------ than the use of tactical nuclear weapons.

A Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck the building of the engine

room of the sixth power unit of the ZNPP on May 30th.

The main equipment was not damaged, but a hole

was made ---- in the wall of the engine room.

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Private Yunusov - destroyed an AFU machine

gun nest during an assault in the SVO zone

May 30th, 9:08pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Ilham Yunusov, as part of an assault group, was carrying

out a mission to capture positions of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, when the enemy opened a machine-gun fire.

The press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense reported

on the feats of the military personnel of the Armed Forces

of the Russian Federation in the zone of the special

military operation (SVO).

Yunusov decided to approach the AFU firing point unnoticed.

Using the terrain for camouflage, he approached the squad

and used hand grenades, destroying the machine gun and

the enemy personnel.

During the subsequent assault, Yunusov was wounded, but he

decided to stay in position -- and finish the job. The Ukrainian

Armed Forces position was successfully occupied, and when

the enemy attempted a counterattack, the soldier, despite

his injury, managed to eliminate several Ukrainian

soldiers, forcing the enemy to retreat.

The Ministry of Defense also noted the selflessness of Sergeant

Pavel Yelsukov, who was delivering ammunition to Russian

soldiers when the Ukrainian Armed Forces opened fire.

Despite the danger, Yelsukov decided to continue driving. He

began to maneuver, taking the car out of the line of fire, and

successfully escaped from the area. The ammunition was

delivered to its destination - on time.

The press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense also

reported how Denis Tolmachev, a sapper and warrant

officer of the Guards, was involved in providing

support to Russian assault groups in the

SVO zone.

During the mission, Tolmachev discovered and destroyed - six

anti-personnel mines planted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

He also spotted and destroyed three enemy FPV drones.

____________________________________________________________

The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked five

municipalities in the Belgorod region,

and there were no casualties

by Galina Seregina

May 30th, 5:37pm

(Vesti.ru)

Five municipalities in the Belgorod region were attacked by

the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the day on May 30.

According to preliminary data, no one was injured,

according to the regional operational H.Q. in
the MAX messenger.

In the city of Graivoron, a private house caught fire after being

hit by an FPV drone. The fire was extinguished by firefighters.

During the second drone attack, the roofs of 2 private houses

were damaged, windows were broken, & a car was damaged.

In the village of Gora-Podol in the Graivoronsky district, a

warehouse caught fire when a drone detonated. The fire

was quickly extinguished, and a house was damaged
in Smorodino village, and a car was damaged in

the village of Zamostye.

In the city of Shebekino, an FPV drone attacked a car, and

in the village of Pristen in the Shebekino district, a truck

burned down... as a result of a drone detonation.

Commercial facilities and vehicles have been damaged

in several villages in the Belgorod, Valuyki, and

Borisovka districts.

______________________________________

Analyst Merkuris: Zelensky Left

Kiev ---- After Russia's Warning

May 30th, 4:43pm

(RT.ru)

Vladimir Zelensky left Kiev - after the Russian Foreign Ministry

warned of retaliatory strikes against decision-making centres.

This statement was made by UK military analyst
Alexander Merkuris ....on a YouTube channel.

"He left Kiev at the first opportunity... He usually stays away

from Kiev when there are signs of trouble," RIA Novosti

quoted him as saying.

On May 25, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a

telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco

Rubio ---- about the need to evacuate the US embassy

in Kiev.

The Russian Foreign Ministry urged foreigners to leave Kiev as

soon as possible, and residents of the city to stay away from

military facilities and the administrative infrastructure of

the Vladimir Zelensky regime, in connection with the

beginning of systemic strikes on Ukrainian military

-industrial enterprises, command posts, and

decision-making centres ---- after the

Ukrainian Armed Forces struck

a girls college dormitory

in Starobelsk.

________________________________________________

The ZNPP power unit machine hall, which was

attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces,

is located near the reactor hall

May 30th, 4:33pm

(RT.ru)

The machine hall of Unit 6 of the Zaporizhzhia NPP - which

was attacked by a Ukrainian UAV, is located a few metres

away from the reactor hall.

RIA Novosti reports that this was stated by the

communications director of the nuclear

power plant, Yevgeniya Yashina.

"The impact --- was quite close to the reactor hall

itself, just a few metres away," she emphasized.

Yashina noted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine

disregarded the principles of nuclear safety by

attacking the Zaporozhye NPP.

Earlier, a Ukrainian drone hit the machine hall

building of Unit 6 of the Zaporozhye NPP.

Alexey Likhachev, General Director of Rosatom,

noted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are

repeatedly crossing the boundaries of

common sense.

Likhachev --------- excluded the possibility -- of an

''accidental'' UAV strike on the Zaporozhye NPP.

He also emphasized -------- that this

incident is particularly dangerous.

_____________________________________________

"The enemy didn't want to let us leave

the position alive": how a senior

lieutenant from an officer's

dynasty is fighting in

the S.V.O.

by Anna Dolgareva

May 30th, 3:01pm

(RT.ru)

A representative of an officer's dynasty

spoke about his service in the special

military operation.

His great-grandparents were stingy with their stories

about the Great Patriotic War, and his grandfather,

who served his country far from home..... only

hinted at what he did on another continent.

His father fought in Afghanistan - so the

question of his future profession was

settled from an early age.

He shared his experiences with

RT's military correspondent,

Anna Dolgareva.

In one of the landing regiments, there is a solemn award

ceremony. One by one, soldiers and officers who have

distinguished themselves in combat over the past

few months... step forward.

One of the first to approach the commander - is a very young

senior lieutenant: a fair-haired boy with a thick, fluffy wheat-

coloured mustache. With his fit and dashing appearance, it

gives him the look... of an officer in the old Russian army.

The starlet who was awarded the Zhukov Medal

does not have an old-fashioned call sign.

"I was awarded for my combat operations in the Chasov Yar

& Kherson directions," he replied clearly proud of his work.

"Under Chasov Yar, my team successfully carried out tasks

to identify - and destroy - enemy firing points. We worked

very closely, and destroyed targets with high accuracy,
regardless of weather conditions - or the wear & tear

of the gun. We used various methods & techniques,

including those that are not yet documented in
text-books. In short, we invented our
own methods."

The bartender commands a platoon equipped with an AGS

- this stands for "automatic grenade launcher easel". The

weapon has a hard time in modern warfare - it has too

short a range, to be able to fire from a shelter that is

sufficiently protected from enemy drones. And the

bartender doesn't like to sit idle, the officer's job

--- is to destroy the enemy. Therefore, on the

Kherson islands, the senior lieutenant

undertook to help the drones ———

"took the initiative," as he put it.

If the grenade launcher can't reach the enemy, the grenade will

fall on the enemy's head from the UAV. The regular ammunition

was used as bombs. "The operator was flying, and we ---- were

already identifying targets with 2 pairs of eyes.. figuring out

which charges to bring with us - and destroying the enemy

with drops," explains Barman.

The work of the AGS-men, who also mastered the profession

of drone operators, was successful. However, the grenade

launcher has not yet completely lost its position. On the

Kherson islands, Barman's platoon -- was engaged in

fortification, using the grenade launcher to prevent

the enemy from launching counterattacks. These

attempts were made regularly with disastrous

consequences for the enemy.

"Many families affected"

"All the funny or interesting moments in my life... have to

do with people trying to kill me," the bartender laughs.

The bartender is 26 years old. He celebrated his 25th birthday

under Chasov Yar, pulling his soldier out of the fire. The group

-------- led by an officer, was on its way back to base after a

successful mission, when they were attacked by a drone.

One of the soldiers was severely wounded, losing a leg,

and the bartender risked his own life to stop the

bleeding .......and carry the soldier to an

evacuation point.

"I did everything... as I was taught in medical school, completely

automatically. The soldier is still alive, and he's a civilian now.

That's the most important thing. That day, I was almost killed

four times, and the enemy didn't want to let us leave the

position alive, but they had to. I was more determined.

I suffered two severe concussions ..and downed two

drones," Barman recalls.

At that time, he had been in the SVO for less than six months: he

had joined in September 2024. Prior to that... he had graduated

from the Ryazan Airborne School & initially gained experience
at a permanent base. However, Barman could not help... but

volunteer to join the fighting, as he comes from an officer's

family. Both his father and both his grandfathers were

career military officers. Additionally, two of his

great-grandfathers fought in World War II

as ordinary soldiers.

"My great-grandparents came back from the war quite closed

off. I think a lot of families ..were affected at the time. Not

everyone wants to talk about what they saw in the war.

I don't tell my children or my wife much about what's

going on, just that I'm alive and well and everything

is fine," Barman continues.

He shows an old photo' on his 'phone -- which has been coloured

by artificial intelligence. It shows a middle-aged man in a tunic.

His lips are pressed together and his eyebrows are furrowed,

as photographs were rarely taken at the time.... and the

moment was serious. "This is my great-grandfather,"

the Bartender explains.

And yet, the silent and stern great-grandfathers - were able to

pass on their pride in the victory to their sons - because both

of Barmen's grandfathers went on to attend military schools.

Grandfather Nikolai, on the mother's side, rose to the rank of

regimental political officer and fought in Angola. He also

kept a low profile about his military assignments.

Grandfather Viktor, on the father's side, served in the

communications forces and fought in Afghanistan.

Like his son, Barmen's father, who witnessed

the war immediately after graduating from

military school.

"Coming here was a decision dictated by my family's history. I

have to go and fight for my country. Moreover... I have friends

who went on a private mission to help Donbas back in 2014.
They told me about the atrocities committed here, including

by regular enemy forces, not just by nationalist militias,"

Barman explains his motivation. And most importantly,

he is not the only one. Almost everyone who has put

on a uniform - remembers the feats and battles of

their great-grandfathers, grandpas, and fathers,

and understands what they are fighting for

on this land.

The fighting continues. Will the Bartender tell his children,

in time, how he pulled a wounded soldier out, how he

was attacked by drones four times on his birthday,

and how he was rewarded for doing something

he shouldn't have done? Or will he remain as

taciturn as his veteran great-grandparents?

At the very least, he will strive to raise his

children to be officers, and for that, he

must win and return to them - alive.

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All designated targets have been hit:

The Russian Armed Forces have

launched a retaliatory strike

---- with precision-guided

weapons --- against

targets in Ukraine

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

May 30th, 10:52am

(RT.ru)

Russian forces have struck Ukrainian military

airfields and infrastructure facilities

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian Armed Forces, in response

to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attacks on civilian facilities

in the Russian Federation.. launched a group strike - using
precision-guided weapons ..and drones. Military airfields,

energy, fuel, & transportation infrastructure in Ukraine

were targeted. The air defense system successfully

intercepted - ten aerial bombs, a HIMARS rocket,

and 352 drones. The Ukrainian Armed Forces

suffered over 1,300 casualties.

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

in Russia, the Russian Armed Forces launched a group strike
using long-range precision-guided weapons, ground- and air-

based drones and military airfields, as well as energy, fuel,

and transportation infrastructure used by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.

The strike targets have been achieved, and all

designated objects have been destroyed,

according to the Ministry of Defense.

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

artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have struck temporary

locations of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign

mercenaries in 148 areas.

Air defense systems shot down ten guided aerial bombs,

a HIMARS rocket, and 352 aircraft-type UAVs.

The Sever units improved their tactical position. They destroyed

the manpower and equipment of the mechanized, motorized

infantry, and unmanned systems brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine -- in the areas of the settlements of

Izbitskoye, Bely Kolodez & Staritsa (Kharkiv region).

In the Sumy region, the formations of the mechanized brigade,

the assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the

territorial defense brigade were defeated in the areas of

Khotyn, Bachevsk, Kondrativka, and Ivolzhanske.

In this area, the Kiev regime lost up to 200

troops, an armoured vehicle, and 16 cars.

The Zapad fighters ---- improved their position on the front line.

They destroyed the manpower & equipment of 2 mechanized

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a territorial

defense brigade in the areas of Shchurovo, Sidorovo,

Svyatogorsk (DPR), Velikaya Shapkivka, and

Shiykovka (Kharkiv region).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 180 fighters,

21 vehicles, two field artillery pieces, and an electronic

warfare station.

Units of the Southern Group of Forces have taken advantageous

positions. Russian forces have defeated the formations of three

mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade, & a territorial defense brigade, in the areas of

Nikolaevka, Alekseevo-Druzhkovka, Artem, Rai-Aleksandrovka

.....Piskunovka, Konstantinovka, and Malinovka (DNR).

In the South's area of responsibility, the enemy lost over 85

soldiers, 3 armoured vehicles, 4 artillery pieces, and

13 vehicles.

The Center's units --- have taken advantageous positions. They
have defeated the personnel and equipment of 2 mechanized

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry

brigade and 2 brigades of the National Guard in the areas

of --- Vodyanskoye, Annovka, Belitskoye, Sergeevka,

Novoaleksandrovka (DPR), and Novopavlovka

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

Here, the Ukrainian armed forces lost over 340

soldiers, 8 armoured vehicles, and 4 cars.

The Vostok fighters - continued their advance into the depths of

the enemy's defenses. They inflicted damage on the personnel

and equipment - of three mechanized, assault, three airborne-

assault brigades - and three assault regiments of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Gavrilovka, Podgavrilovka

Malomykhailivka, Kolomiitsi (Dnepropetrovsk Region),

Timoshevka, Kopani, and Komsomolskoye

(Zaporizhzhia Region).

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost over 455

fighters, 9 vehicles, and an artillery gun.

Units of the Dnipro military group have defeated formations of

the mechanized and mountain assault brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Grigorovka, Belogorye,

and Dimitrovo (Zaporozhye region).

Over 60 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters, two field artillery

pieces, 12 vehicles, and three electronic warfare stations

were destroyed in this sector.

_____________________________________________________________

Marochko announced the retreat of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine: from

the northern part of the Seversky

Donets River

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 29th, 11:17pm

(Lenta.ru)

Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have retreated from the

northern part of the Seversky Donets River coastline near

Svyatogorsk... in the Donetsk People's Republic, the

Russian army is advancing at this site, military

expert Andrey Marochko said. This ---- is

reported by TASS.

According to the expert, the village of Tatyanovka is located

approximately 5 kilometres east of Svyatogorsk. "Here, our

military personnel have expanded the control zone along

the coastline of the Seversky Donets River in the north-

eastern direction," he said.

Marochko added that Ukrainian troops had completely left

the northern part of the Seversky Donets coastline.

Earlier, he said that by taking control of Novoaleksandrovka

in the DPR, Russia's Armed Forces prepared a springboard

----- for an offensive to the north.

_____________________________________

Sapper shooter Tolmachev defused

six anti-personnel mines and three

FPV drones of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine

May 29th, 9pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Ensign Denis Tolmachev, a sapper-shooter of the Guard, was

engaged in providing support to Russian assault groups in

the area of a special military operation (SVO). The press

service of the Russian Defense Ministry told about the

exploits of servicemen of the Armed Forces of the

Russian Federation.

During the mission, Tolmachev discovered six anti-personnel
mines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and destroyed them.

In addition, the serviceman noticed 3 enemy FPV drones

in the air, which intended to strike the assault groups.

Tolmachev also eliminated the drones without any

consequences for the Russian servicemen.

The Ministry of Defense also noted the courage of Corporal

Vladislav Kotik, who was conducting reconnaissance

when one of the assault groups was attacked by

Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

One of the soldiers was wounded. The commander ordered

Kotik to evacuate the injured soldier. The corporal

reached the wounded soldier... provided first aid,

& ensured his evacuation for further treatment.

In Ukraine, TSK officers beat a

disabled man - and his son

by Alexander Telyashev

May 29th, 7:28pm

(Vesti.ru)

In Novovolynsk -- employees of the Territorial Recruitment

Center (TCK, an analogue of the military enlistment office

in Ukraine) entered a private garage and beat a disabled

man and his minor son. This was reported by Georgy

Mazurashu, a member of the Verkhovna Rada.

''People in uniform came to the private garage —— unknown,

but I hope that law enforcement officers will find out who

they are, and they beat up a Ukrainian man who was

there, a person with disabilities… His 14-year-old

son was also there, and he was beaten up,''

the MP said, in a comment posted on a

video hosting site.

At the moment, the disabled Ukrainian is already

at the training centre, and his son is in hospital.

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MP Mironov: Zelensky's regime will not

abandon the glorification of Nazism

by Polina Poletaeva

May 29th, 3:04pm

(RT.ru)

The leader of the Just Russia party.... Sergei Mironov, in an

interview with RT, recalled that the main ally for Vladimir

Zelensky is his European sponsors, who brought him to

power, and now, for so many years, they have been

allocating money and weapons to him - for the

war with Russia. If -- Warsaw was the main

sponsor of Kiev, then the country would

not openly honour the OUN* & UPA**.

So the interlocutor of RT commented on the report that on May

25th, in Ukraine, on the territory of the National War Memorial

Cemetery, the remains of OUN* leader Andrey Melnik and his

wife Sofia, who collaborated with the Nazis during World

War II, were buried.

"In this sense, Zelensky's hosts - are consistent: if they turn a

blind eye to the crimes of modern Ukrainian neo-Nazis, why

should they be outraged by the glorification of their

predecessors? Especially --- in an era of the

resurgence of Nazism and revanchism

in the West," the deputy noted.

According to him, NATO allies do not want to share the pain

of the Banderites' massacre of Poles during World War II.

"For them, the Ukrainian neo-Nazis led by Zelensky - are more

important, because they are ready to fight Russia to the last

Ukrainian, without involving the Alliance countries for the

time being. And Poland is too weak within the EU and

NATO to assert its rights: they will complain ...and

shut up. I am convinced that they will not block

aid to Ukraine, as Hungary did under Orban,"

Mironov explained.

He emphasized that Zelensky would not abandon

the glorification of Nazism, as his regime relies

on the representatives of Nazism.

"The Banderites are not his personal guard, who obey him,

but the opposite. The aggressive nationalist minority

seized power in Ukraine back in 2014, and nothing

has changed since then. Zelensky has to take

these realities into account. Therefore, he

is willing to betray the Ukrainian and

Jewish people ---- especially since

he earns.. a lot of money from it,"

the parliamentarian concluded.

Earlier, Viktor Vodolatsky, First Deputy Chairman of the State

Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, said that Vladimir Zelensky

has become a “preacher and promoter of neo-Nazism” not

only in Ukraine, but also in Europe.

* The Volunteer Movement of the Organization of Ukrainian

Nationalists (OUN) is a Ukrainian organization that has

been recognized as extremist and banned in Russia

(Decision of the Russian Supreme Court dated

September 8, 2022).

** The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is a Ukrainian

organization that has been recognized as extremist

and banned in Russia (Decision of the Supreme

Court of the Russian Federation dated

November 17, 2014).

_______________________________

Russian troops liberated four

settlements ---- in one day

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

May 29th, 1:11pm

(RT.ru)

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have liberated

Budarki and Karaichnoye in the Kharkiv region, as

well as Novopodgorodnoye and Lesnoye, in the

Dnipropetrovsk region. During the past week,

two more settlements in the Zaporizhzhia

and Dnipropetrovsk regions have been

liberated, and four settlements in the

Kharkiv and Sumy regions have

been taken under control.

In addition, in response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on

civilian facilities in Russia -- the Russian Armed Forces

have launched a massive and 5 group strikes against

Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises,

fuel and energy facilities, and transportation

and port infrastructure.

According to the Ministry of Defense, from May 23 to May 29, in

response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on civilian targets in

Russia, the Russian Armed Forces - carried out a massive

and five group strikes using high-precision air, sea, and

ground-based weapons, as well as strike drones.

As a result, the enterprises of Ukraine's military-industrial

complex, fuel and energy facilities, transport and port

infrastructure used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

air bases, assembly shops, storage - and launch

sites for unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as

temporary locations - for Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign mercenaries -

have been targeted.

In addition, during the same period, as a result of the decisive

actions of the units of the Northern Group of Forces, control

was established over the settlements of Novovasilevka,

Granov.... (Kharkiv Region), Zapselye, and Riasnoye

(Sumy Region). As a result of the active offensive

actions of the Eastern Group of Forces -- the

settlements of Vozdvizhevka (Zaporozhye

Region) & Dobropasovo (Dnepropetrovsk

Region) were liberated.

Over the past 24 hours, the North's fighters --- liberated the

settlements of Budarki and Karaichnoye (Kharkiv Oblast).

The Centre's troops --- liberated Novopodgorodnoye

(Dnepropetrovsk Oblast). The East's fighters ---

liberated Lesnoye (Dnepropetrovsk Oblast).

It is noted that during the assault on the villages of Karaichnoye

and Budarki, the North's reconnaissance units identified enemy

firing positions, while the motorized riflemen, having secured

positions in the villages, together with the UAV strike teams,

drove Ukrainian nationalists out of buildings, basements,

and bunkers.

Artillery units ...also played an important role in the battle,

engaging in counter-battery fire and actively destroying

enemy guns and Ukrainian command posts.

"In the face of these losses -- the Ukrainian Armed Forces were

forced to form groups of experienced instructors from training

centres, but they were unable to withstand the units of the

Northern Group of Forces --- and were forced to abandon

their positions," the Ministry of Defense said.

In addition, air defense systems shot down 44 guided aerial

bombs, 3 UK air-launched Storm Shadow cruise missiles,

3 French long-range SCALP aerial guided missiles, 23

HIMARS US' MLRS shells, and 2,628 aircraft-

type UAVs.

Over the course of a week, Sever's units defeated the

personnel and equipment of three mechanized,

motorized infantry, airborne, and assault

brigades of Ukraine's Armed Forces,

two territorial defense brigades,

and a National Guard brigade.

In total, the enemy lost over 1,245 fighters, ten armoured

vehicles, 110 cars, seven field artillery pieces.. and four

electronic warfare stations in the area of responsibility

of the Northern Group of Forces.

At the same time, units of the Zapad military group continue

active offensive operations. Over the course of the week,

formations of 3 mechanized, 2 assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, 2 marine infantry brigades

and a territorial defense brigade --- were defeated.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 1,340 fighters,

a tank, 37 armoured vehicles, 128 cars, 9 field artillery

pieces, and 5 electronic warfare stations in this area.

Over the past week, units of the Southern Group of Forces

-- improved their tactical position. The manpower and

equipment of six mechanized, motorized infantry,

air-assault, & mountain-assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry

brigade and a territorial defense brigade

were defeated.

In total, the enemy lost over 950 fighters, 3 tanks, 26 armoured

combat vehicles, 111 vehicles, 17 field artillery pieces, three

Grad MLRS combat vehicles, and two electronic warfare

stations ...in the South's area of responsibility.

During the week, the Centre's fighters -- defeated the formations

of 4 mechanized, 1 infantry, jäger, air-mobile assault, 2 airborne

assault brigades, 2 assault regiments of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, 2 marine infantry brigades, and 4 brigades of the
National Guard.

During this period, the enemy lost more than 2,250 fighters,

a tank, 22 armoured vehicles, 58 cars, & 15 field artillery

pieces. 7 electronic warfare stations were destroyed.

Over the past week, Vostok's units have defeated the personnel

and equipment of - 3 mechanized, 2 assault, 4 airborne assault,

3 assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade, and a territorial defense brigade.

Meanwhile --- the Kiev regime's losses in the Vostok's area of

responsibility amounted to over 1,970 military personnel, 16

armoured vehicles, 49 vehicles, and 4 field artillery pieces.

In turn, units of the Dnipro military group defeated the

personnel and equipment of t3 mechanized brigades,

a mountain assault brigade, an unmanned systems

brigade, a marine infantry brigade, and two

territorial defense brigades.

Over the course of a week - the enemy lost more than 375

fighters, 5 armoured vehicles, 70 cars, 3 field artillery

pieces, and 18 electronic warfare stations

in this area.

_________________________________________

A 'bus driver -------- was injured in

Gorlovka during a drone attack

May 29th, 1:06pm

(DAN.ru)

A passenger bus driver -- was injured during a drone

attack in Gorlovka. This was reported by the city's

mayor, Ivan Prikhodko.

"A passenger bus driver was injured in the Nikitovsky district

of Gorlovka as a result of an attack by an AFU UAV," he said.

The mayor also said .......that several civilian vehicles were

damaged in the Central City District. In addition, a utility

company team - was attacked. No one was injured.

Earlier reports said that two civilians

in Gorlovka were injured.

The day before, after a drone attack, the driver of the

Makeevka-Sevastopol bus, died. The man was not

directly injured in the raid, but - shortly after,
he reportedly died of natural causes.

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"As in - a Russian proverb": Nebenzya reacted

to the speech by the Ukrainian Permanent

Representative to the UN

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

May 29th, 9:52am

(RT.ru)

Russian Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily

Nebenzya - responded to the speech by Ukraine's

ermanent Representative, Andriy Melnyk, with

the saying "The thief's hat.... is on fire."

Speaking to members of the UN Security Council.... Nebenzya

emphasized: that Russia had provided all the evidence of the

consequences of the attack on Starobelsk including inviting

foreign journalists to the site.

The Permanent Representative also revealed the number of

people who had been killed or injured in the past week

as a result of the attacks by the Kiev regime.

Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the

United Nations... commented on the speech by Andriy

Melnyk, the Ukrainian Permanent Representative,

during a Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

"The Ukrainian permanent representative..... likes Russian

proverbs. I will also allow myself to use one. It was like

in the Russian proverb: 'The thief's hat burns,'"

Nebenzya said, in his response.

During his speech, the Russian Permanent Representative

mentioned that anyone who doubts the consequences of

the strike on Starobelsk - can watch the video report

presented by Russia --- and journalists from 19

countries, who visited the site personally,

confirmed the information's accuracy.

"No matter how much --- Kiev tries to justify itself, no matter how

much the 'leading' Western media - tries to turn a blind eye to

what happened, this is a cynical terrorist act. The brutality

with which the Kiev regime dealt with children can only

be compared -- to the actions of the Nazis and their

accomplices during World War II, who ruthlessly

exterminated civilians," said the Permanent

Representative of the Russian Federation.

He recalled that 21 people were killed and 44 were injured when

the Kiev regime attacked a college and dormitory in Starobelsk.

On May 24, Russia launched a "retaliatory strike" ------ against

military facilities in Kiev and the Kiev region using Oreshnik,

Iskander, Kinzhal, Tsirkon, air-launched, sea-launched, and

ground-launched cruise missiles, as well as strike drones.

Nebenzya emphasized -- that there were no actual or

planned attacks ....on civilian infrastructure.

Moreover, the terrorist attack in Starobelsk is not

an isolated incident, the ambassador added.

"In the past week alone, 51 civilians were killed and 199 others,

including 20 children, were injured as a result of attacks by

the Kiev regime's militants. These... are not just dry

statistics, but human lives: women, children,

and the elderly.''

''During the same period, over 4,300 drones were launched

at civilian targets, including residential areas, schools,

and hospitals, in Russia, including Moscow and the

Moscow region," he said.

He also noted that in the current circumstances, the Russian

Armed Forces --- continue to consistently carry out systemic

strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities in

Kyiv, including those related to drones, plus decision-

making centres and command posts.

Since these facilities are dispersed throughout Kyiv,

Russia has advised foreigners and diplomats to

leave the city --------- as soon as possible.

"The events of the last week - have clearly shown - that neither

the leader of the Kiev regime nor its sponsors are interested

in a substantive dialogue on the prospects for a peaceful

settlement with our country. Instead, they are doing

everything they can to escalate the conflict,"

Nebenzya said.

''Without military pressure... no calls for real diplomacy will work,

so the Russian Armed Forces, will continue to pursue the goals

of the special military operation --- until the threats emanating

from Ukraine ------ are completely eliminated,'' the Permanent

Representative concluded.

At the time of the attack on the college and dormitory

in Starobelsk, 86 children were inside the building.

According to Yana Lantratova, the Russian

Human Rights Commissioner, this was

a targeted terrorist attack.

"Three waves, 16 UAVs, hit the exact same spot.

There were no military facilities nearby,"

she said.

Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian

Foreign Ministry, clarified... that most of the

victims were young people.. between

the ages of 15 and 22.

"Moreover, the perpetrators of this monstrous crime sought

to literally raze the college to the ground and destroy as

many people as possible. Even during the rescue

operations, they attempted to attack those

who came to help the victims ------- at

least 15 times," she said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that the attack

was not accidental, which once again confirms the terrorist

nature of Ukraine's actions.

"But it is clear to us, and it becomes even more evident, who

we are dealing with, who we are fighting, and for what.

This, is a manifestation of neo-Nazism. It once again

confirms the terrorist nature of the Kiev regime,"

the President stated.

_______________________________________________

Private Kotsyuba eliminated

a disguised..... Ukrainian

machine gun position

May 28th, 9:02pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Andrei Kotsyuba discovered and eliminated a

camouflaged machine-gun position of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The press service of

the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on

the feats of the military personnel of the

Armed Forces (AF).... of the Russian

Federation --- in the zone of the

special military operation.

The unit in which Kotsyuba was assigned to was firing at

the enemy when the soldier spotted an enemy machine

gun crew. He stealthily approached the position and

used grenades. This allowed the unit to break into

an enemy stronghold and successfully take it

under control.

The Ministry of Defense also praised the bravery of

Private Daniil Sokolov, who participated in the

capture of an enemy stronghold.

The enemy ---- was putting up active resistance. Sokolov

decided to make his way to the nearest firing position

...approached the enemy from the flank and used

hand grenades.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces firing position was

destroyed, and the serviceman --- managed to

break through to the stronghold. As a result,

the unit was able to gain a foothold in the

new territory.

__________________________________________

Magyar told Rutte that he would not

send equipment and troops

to Ukraine

May 28th, 7:42pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Hungary -- will not supply weapons and military equipment

to the conflict zone in Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister

Péter Medgyárt announced this on May 28 following a

meeting in Brussels with NATO Secretary General

Mark Rutte.

"I informed the Secretary-General that Hungary will not supply

any weapons or military equipment to the Russian-Ukrainian

conflict zone," he said on Facebook (owned by Meta, which

is recognized as an extremist organization and banned

in Russia).

During the meeting, the parties also discussed the

upcoming NATO summit in Ankara and the

situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

"Mark Rutte informed me about the preparations for the

NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8 and the details of

the international conflict in the Strait of Hormuz,"

Magyar said.

Magyar also said on May 22 that Budapest is not considering

the possibility of sending its military personnel to Ukraine.

The Hungarian authorities have repeatedly stated the

need for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, and

have opposed steps that they believe..... could

lead to a further escalation of the situation.

______________________________________________

NBC News reported that the US did

not respond... to Zelensky's letter

May 28th, 7:31pm

(Izvestia.ru)

A letter from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to US

President Trump and Congress.. requesting the supply

of air defense systems has not received a response

from the United States. This was reported on

May 28, by NBC News.

"There were no immediate comments on the letter from

the United States. Zelensky said... that the letter was

delivered to institutions in Washington on Tuesday,"

the publication said.

It is clarified that Zelensky linked the prospects

of diplomacy to the supply of additional

weapons to Ukraine.

On the same day, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov

said that the US authorities are unlikely to respond

quickly to Zelensky's appeal to Trump

to supply new weapons.

Former press secretary of the head of the Kiev regime

Yulia Mendel at the same time noted that Zelensky

with his letter to Trump put Washington in an

awkward position. Having rejected many

peace proposals, he now - again -

demands more US missiles,

Mendel specified.

_____________________________

“A Monstrous..
Dehumanized
Blasphemy.”

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

May 28th, 6:36pm

(RT.ru)

The reaction of Western countries to the terrorist attack

carried out by the Kiev regime ------- is a “monstrous,

de-humanized blasphemy,” said Maria Zakharova,

spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry,

on Radio Sputnik.

According to her, not only did the West.. fail to express

sympathy for the attack, but they also presented the

situation ...as if the attack had been carried out

against a command centre - rather than
a school.

"They weren't allowed to say that the strike was targeted,

that the Kiev regime had planned an attack specifically

on children's facilities, and so on. They weren't

allowed... to say that. But they could have

simply said, 'Yes, children were killed,

and it's terrible, and we empathize

with everyone.' Now they don't

even say that. They --- have

completely disengaged."

_____________________________

Shoigu: An attack on Kiev

could happen --- at

any moment

May 28th, 3:18pm

(RT.ru)

The strike on Kiev, which the Russian Foreign Ministry warned

Western diplomats about, could be carried out at any time.

This was announced by Sergei Shoigu, Secretary

of the Russian Security Council.

"It could happen at any time," he

said, according to RIA Novosti.

Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry called on foreigners --- to

leave Kiev as soon as possible, and residents of the city to

stay away from military facilities and the administrative

infrastructure of the Vladimir Zelensky regime, in

connection with the beginning of systemic

strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial

enterprises, command posts, and

decision-making centres, after

the Ukrainian Armed Forces

struck a college, killing

girls in Starobelsk.

_________________

The court sentenced the commander

of a Ukrainian national battalion

to 20 years in prison

May 28th, 2:12pm

(RT.ru)

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Gennady

Khamraev, a platoon commander of the Right Sector

volunteer battalion, to 20 years in prison.

This is reported by RIA Novosti,

citing a court representative.

It has been established that in the winter of 2015, Hamraev,

who shared the ideas of Nazism, left Russia ...and went to

Ukraine, where he joined the Right Sector. He underwent

military training.. was promoted to the rank of platoon
commander --- and took part in combat operations.

A criminal case was opened under articles on participation

in a terrorist community and training for terrorist activities.

"The sentence is: 20 years in a strict-

regime penal colony," the court said.

Earlier, a Ukrainian citizen who financed the

Right Sector was sentenced to ten years

in the Lugansk People's Republic.

* The Right Sector is an organization recognized

as a terrorist organization by the Russian

Supreme Court on January 23, 2025.

______________________________________________

"Overcame the enemy's resistance": Russian troops

take control of Novovasylivka -- in Kharkiv region

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

May 28th, 12:01pm

(RT.ru)

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian armed forces have taken

control of Novovasilevka in the Kharkiv region. In addition,

they have destroyed UAV storage and launch sites, plus

Ukrainian energy, transport, and airfield infrastructure.

Four aerial bombs have been shot down, and a US' M113

armoured personnel carrier has been destroyed. The

Ukrainian Armed Forces have suffered over

1,200 casualties.

According to the Ministry of Defense, as a result of active

offensive operations by units of the North Military Group,

control over the village of Novovasilevka (Kharkiv

Region) has been established.

"During the battles - the assault groups of the 69th Motorized

Rifle Division of the North Military Group, under the cover of

artillery and attack drones ---- broke through the enemy's
resistance, destroying groups of Ukrainian nationalists

from the Separate Territorial Defense Brigade,"

the ministry said.

They noted that in their attempts to hold the settlement, the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.. used "elite" Kraken UAV crews*,

which suffered losses and fled, leaving the assault troops

of the ordinary mobilized Ukrainian citizens ------- to fend

for themselves.

"Establishing control over the village of Novovasilevka in the

Kharkiv region disrupts the enemy's logistics for delivering

ammunition, food, and conducting rotations in this sector

of the front," the Ministry of Defense emphasized.

In addition, operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile

forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces ---- have

destroyed - long-range drone storage and launch sites,

plus energy, transport.... and airfield infrastructure

used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In addition,

ammunition and fuel depots, plus temporary

locations of Ukrainian armed formations

and foreign mercenaries, have been

destroyed ------ in 147 areas.

Air defense systems shot down four guided

aerial bombs and 184 aircraft-type UAVs.

Meanwhile, the Sever fighters defeated the personnel and

equipment of two mechanized and motorized infantry

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine -- and a

brigade of the National Guard in the areas of

the settlements of Rubizhne, Kazachya

Lopan, and Bely Kolodez

(Kharkiv region).

In the Sumy region, two mechanized brigades, an airmobile

brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and 2 territorial

defense brigades ------- were defeated in the areas of
Khrapovshchyna, Luzhky, Pisarevka, Pustohorod,

and Volna Sloboda.

In this area, the enemy lost up to 185 soldiers, two

armoured vehicles, 13 cars, and an artillery gun.

The units of the "West" - improved their tactical position.

They destroyed the manpower and equipment - of two

mechanized, assault brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine and a territorial defense brigade, in

the areas of - Nechvolodovka, Monachinovka

(Kharkiv region), Krasny Lyman, Yatskovka,

and Rubtsy (DNR).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 180

fighters, a tank, 2 armoured vehicles, and

20 cars.

At the same time, the South's fighters took advantageous

positions and lines. They defeated the formations of two

mechanized, airborne, mountain assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade,

and a territorial defense brigade, in the areas

of ---- Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Piskunovka,

Novoselovka & Konstantinovka (DPR).

The enemy lost up to 90 troops, 4 armoured vehicles,

including a US' M113 armoured personnel carrier,

13 vehicles, and 2 field artillery pieces.

Units of the Centre group of forces improved their position

on the front line. Russian troops destroyed manpower and

equipment of 2 mechanized, airmobile, airborne brigades,

an assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two

marine infantry brigades and 3 brigades of the National

Guard in the areas of Belitskoye, Kucherov Yar,

Raiskoye and Vodyanskoye (DNR).

Here, the Ukrainian armed forces lost over 370 fighters,

six vehicles, and three field artillery pieces.

In addition, the Vostok units advanced into the depths of

the enemy's defenses. They defeated the personnel and

equipment of two mechanized, an assault, two airborne

-assault brigades, and four assault regiments of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Omelnik,

Charivne (Zaporozhye region) plus Pokrovskoye,

and Podhavrylivka (Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost

over 370 soldiers, an armoured vehicle, 8 cars,

and an artillery gun.

Units of the Dnipro military group have defeated formations

of two mechanized and mountain assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Preobrazhenka,

Orekhov, and Kirovo (Zaporozhye region).

Up to 50 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters,

12 vehicles, and two electronic warfare

stations ....were destroyed.

* A terrorist organization banned in Russia.

______________________________________________

Germany drew a gloomy conclusion

- after Russia's attack on Ukraine

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 27th, 11:14pm

(Lenta.ru)

Ukraine does not have enough resources to counter Russian

strikes. This is the conclusion made by the correspondent

of the German TV channel Welt, Ibrahim Nabar, who is

in Kyiv.

He noted that Ukraine is experiencing a shortage of missiles,

especially for Patriot air defense systems, acknowledging

that the military capabilities of Ukraine and Russia are

not comparable.

"Ukraine has almost no chance with these

missile reserves," the journalist said.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent an urgent

letter to the putative head of the US Donald Trump, in which

he complained about the critical lack of funds for air

defense systems.

On May 24, the Russian military launched a retaliatory strike

against military facilities in Ukraine for Starobelsk. The

attack used ballistic missiles "Oreshnik", Iskander

aeroballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles

"Dagger", cruise Zircon missiles and

strike drones.

The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration (KMWA),

Timur Tkachenko, said that it was a record for Kyiv -
for the entire period of hostilities.

________________________________

Europe has unexpectedly spoken out

about negotiations..... with Russia

by Artem Vereykin (Night Line Editor)

May 27th, 10:03pm

(Lenta.ru)

European leaders are - unexpectedly - reconsidering

their position on negotiations with Russia. This - is

reported by the German paper, Berliner Zeitung.

"There has been a sudden increase ---- in Europe's

willingness to negotiate with Russian President

Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine,"

the report said.

It is noted that a few months ago, such a discussion

would have been “unthinkable,” but now, the

geopolitical situation ------- is changing

dramatically, and so are Europe’s

“strategic interests.”

Earlier, the Russian leader's press secretary Dmitry

Peskov, said Putin is ready for negotiations with

Europe. “Russia is open, and President Putin

is open to these negotiations, but.... the

Europeans have only just started to

mature,” he said.

______________________________________________

Private Derdya used grenades

during the assault on an

AFU stronghold

May 27th, 9:30pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Rifleman Private Alexander Derda participated in the capture

of a stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine -- as part of

the assault group. The press service of Russia's Defense

Ministry told about the exploits of servicemen of the

Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in the

zone of a special military operation (SVO).

Derd discovered the location of the disguised stronghold and

decided to inflict initial damage on the enemy by throwing

grenades into the ventilation ducts. Then, while the

enemy was disoriented by the unexpected attack,

the assault team breached the stronghold and

engaged in combat, quickly capturing it

without any casualties.

The Ministry of Defense also praised the courage and

determination of Sergeant Alexey Semenov --- who

was under mortar fire from the Ukrainian Armed

Forces -- along with his assault group.

Following the Russian soldiers' mortars, enemy attack

drones attempted to attack. However, despite the

challenging situation ---- Semenov decided to

continue moving forward, in order to reach

the Ukrainian Armed Forces' position,

and eliminate the attackers.

In a short period of time, the group approached

the Ukrainian mortar team. The enemy was

successfully eliminated.

________________________________________________

Ukrainian Drone - Strikes School Building

in LPR - Days After Starobelsk Tragedy

May 27th, 7:57pm

(Sputnik)

A Ukrainian drone - has struck a gymnasium building in

the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), with no injuries

reported, LPR head Leonid Pasechnik said

on Wednesday.

"Enemy drones targeted the Svatovsky [also known as

Svatove] municipal district and Severodonetsk

[Siverskodonetsk]. As a result of another

strike --- the building of Svatovskaya

Gymnasium No. 7 was damaged.

The impact hit the roof,"

Pasechnik said.

There were no children inside the building

at the time of the strike, and no one was

injured, he added.

__________________________________________

Polyansky: The West is close.. to a
direct confrontation with Russia

May 27th, 6:47pm

(RT.ru)

Western countries are close to directly participating in

military operations against Russia. This was stated

by Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's Permanent

Representative to the Organization

for Security and Cooperation

in Europe (OSCE).

"They are now really very close to direct

participation in military operations,"

he told Izvestia.

Polyansky stated that "Western countries.. often

misinterpret Russia's patience and humanism

as a sign of weakness."

Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that

the West does not hide the fact that Russia

and Belarus are the opponents -- in their

military exercises.

___________________________________________

Exclusive

Russia responded to Merkel's prediction

about the end of the Ukrainian conflict

by Karina Mirzoyan (correspondent

for operational information dept.)

May 27th, 2:57pm

(Lenta.ru)

Alexey Chepa, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma

Committee on International Affairs, commented on

former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's

statement that the conflict in Ukraine..

should be resolved within ten years.

Merkel had earlier expressed hope that in ten years

the conflict would be over and Ukraine would

become an independent, free,

sovereign country.

"I do not know why Merkel announced a ten-year term

and what she meant. But I also want to believe that

Ukraine will become an independent state, a free

country within Russia. And not in ten years....
but as soon as possible," Chepa said.

According to the parliamentarian, if the Russian and

Ukrainian armies unite, the consequences for

Europe --- will be obvious.

"I would like to wish this - to the Ukrainian people. To spite

Europe. And then, if the two strongest armies in Europe,

Russia and Ukraine do unite, we will understand what

it will mean --- for Europe," Chepa emphasized.

Earlier, it became known that Europe continues to discuss

possible candidates for the role of negotiator with Russia,

however, the main obstacle remains the inability of the

EU countries to agree on a single candidate. Among

the discussed figures are the Finnish President

Alexander Stubb and former Italian Prime

Minister, Mario Draghi.

_________________________

"They pushed out the Ukrainian nationalists":

The Russian Armed Forces took control of

Granov and liberated Vozdvizhevka

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

May 27th, 12:35pm

(RT.ru)

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian armed forces have taken

control of Granov in the Kharkiv region and liberated

Vozdvizhevka in the Zaporizhzhia region.

The establishment of control over the village of Granov has

created conditions for a further Russian military advance

towards the Ukrainian Armed Forces' logistics centre

near the village of Kazachya Lopan --- according to

the Ministry of Defense. Additionally.... during the

same period, air defense systems have downed

three Storm Shadow missiles. The Ukrainian

Armed Forces --- suffered approximately

1,200 casualties.

As a result of the active actions of the North military group,

control over the village of Granov (Kharkiv region) was

established. And -- thanks to the decisive actions of

the East, the village of Vozdvizhevka (Zaporozhye

region) was liberated. This was announced by

the Ministry of Defense.

It is noted that during combat operations in Granov, artillery

and unmanned aircraft units suppressed the enemy's firing

points, and assault troops entered the village at dusk...

and secured positions on the outskirts.

"By clearing the strongholds, Russian military personnel forced

the Ukrainian nationalists from the motorized infantry brigade

out of the village and began clearing the buildings and

basements," the defense ministry said.

They emphasized that - the establishment of control over the

village of Granov expanded the security zone in the Kharkiv

region and created conditions for further Russian military

advance towards the Ukrainian Armed Forces' logistics

centre near the village of Kazachya Lopan.

In addition, operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile

forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces' military

groups --- have targeted Ukrainian military-industrial

complex enterprises and energy facilities... used

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. These strikes

have included locations where long-range

drones are stored and launched, fuel

depots, and temporary bases for

Ukrainian armed forces and

foreign mercenaries in

144 areas.

The air defense system shot down three British

air-launched Storm Shadow cruise missiles,

five guided aerial bombs, and 285

aircraft-type UAVs.

At the same time, the Sever fighters --- defeated

the formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

mechanized brigade in the areas of

Rubizhne and Staritsa

(Kharkiv region).

In the Sumy region - the personnel and equipment of three

mechanized brigades, an air-mobile brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine and a territorial defense brigade, were

affected in the areas of Tolstodubovo, Khrapovshchyna,

Ivolzhanske, Krasnopillia, and Katerynivka.

In this area, the enemy lost over 165 fighters, ten

vehicles, a US' M101 105mm howitzer, and an

electronic warfare station.

At the same time, units of the "West" took advantageous

positions and lines. They defeated the manpower and

equipment of 3 mechanized, & 2 assault brigades of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 2 marine infantry

brigades, and a territorial defense brigade in

the areas of Krasny Lyman, Pryshib (DNR),

Smorodkivka, Gusinka, Novy Mir, Osinovo,

Grushevka, and Monachinovka

(Kharkiv region).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 190 soldiers,

a British Snatch armoured personnel carrier, a

Novator armoured personnel carrier, plus 19

vehicles, and a US' M114 155mm howitzer.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces - in turn - improved

their position on the front line. They defeated the formations

of three mechanized, motorized infantry, mountain assault,

& air-mobile brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, &
a Marine Infantry Brigade - in the areas of Piskunovka
.....Orekhovatka, Nikolaevka, Novoselovka,

Rai-Aleksandrovka, Kramatorsk, and

Konstantinovka (DPR).

Here, the enemy lost up to 180 fighters, two tanks, including

a German Leopard tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, a US'
Stryker armoured personnel carrier, 5 armoured combat

vehicles, 18 vehicles, 2 artillery pieces, and a Grad

multiple rocket launcher.

Meanwhile, the Centre's fighters --- have taken advantageous

positions. They have defeated the personnel and equipment

of mechanized, assault, airborne, and air-mobile brigades --

the assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the

marine infantry brigade, the special forces brigade, and

two brigades of the National Guard --- in the areas of

Novopavlovka (Dnepropetrovsk region), Raiskoye,

Sergeevka, Krasny Kut, Toretskoye, Belitskoye,

Kucherov Yar, Novoaleksandrovka, and

Novogrigorovka (DNR).

The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 340 soldiers,

2 armoured vehicles, seven cars, an artillery gun,

and an electronic warfare station in this area.

In addition, the Vostok units continued

to advance ---- into the depths of the

enemy's defenses.

The Russian Armed Forces destroyed the manpower and

equipment of 2 mechanized, 3 airborne assault, and an

assault brigade, as well as 4 assault regiments of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces in the areas of Novoselovka,

Yegorivka, Omelnyk, Charivne, Dolinka (Zaporozhye

Region), Pokrovskoye, and Gavrilivka

(Dnepropetrovsk Region).

In this sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 285

soldiers, three armoured vehicles, and seven cars.

Units of the Dnipro military group - defeated formations of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' mechanized brigade and territorial

defense brigade in the areas of Preobrazhenka and

Orekhov (Zaporozhye region).

Up to 60 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters, ten vehicles,

and five electronic warfare stations --- were destroyed.

_________________________________________________________

Senior Sergeant Sardinov eliminated

two Ukrainian military bases

in the SVO zone

May 26th, 9:30pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Senior Sergeant Oleg Sardinov commanded the Msta-S crew,

successfully eliminating two strongholds of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine and an infantry fighting vehicle.

The press service of the Russian Ministry of

Defense reported on the feats of the

military personnel of the Armed

Forces --------- of the Russian

Federation in the zone of

the special military

operation (SVO).

During combat operations, the firing position of the unit

was subjected to artillery fire from the Armed Forces

of Ukraine. Counter-battery fire began.

The high level of professionalism and coordination of the

unit's operations allowed them to suppress the Armed

Forces of Ukraine's firing position ---- destroy a self-

propelled howitzer, a truck carrying ammunition,

and up to 10 enemy personnel.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also praised the

professionalism and vigilance of Sergeant

Andrey Chesnokov, who conducted

reconnaissance....... using an

unmanned aerial vehicle.

During the reconnaissance.... Chesnokov discovered a

disguised Ukrainian mortar. The soldier immediately

contacted the artillery position and provided the

coordinates of the target. He then adjusted the

Russian artillery fire, which resulted in the

destruction of the enemy mortar position.

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Ryabkov: Russia... calls on the United States

to fulfill the agreements reached in Alaska

by Maxim Aleshin

May 26th, 8:45pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Foreign Ministry has called

on Washington to realize its own

responsibility,

Moscow is calling on Washington to take responsibility for

implementing the agreements reached at the summit

between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US

President Donald Trump in Alaska. This was

stated by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey

Ryabkov, as reported by TASS.

He noted that there are influential people in the West who are

only concerned with inflicting a "strategic defeat" on Russia.

''We call on the US administration to realize its own

responsibility. We are ready to take our part of

the way .....and implement the Anchorage

framework --- in concrete agreements

and decisions,'' the diplomat said.

He noted that Moscow is not withdrawing from negotiations

with the US side, their implementation depends on the US

administration. Ryabkov added that Russia continues to

strictly adhere to the framework reached by Putin and

Trump in Anchorage.

The diplomat also emphasized: that a full-fledged dialogue

between Russia and the United States is necessary for a

significant normalization of the situation in the world.

At the same time, he said that there is no reason to talk

about a slowdown in the Russian-American dialogue.

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Deputy Kartapolov --- retaliatory strikes will

continue until Kiev accepts Russia's terms

by Anton Balakirev

May 26th, 6:05pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russia will carry out retaliatory strikes until the Kiev regime

agrees to the terms of the conflict settlement in Ukraine

proposed by our country, according to Andrey

Kartapolov, Chairman of the State Duma

Committee on Defense.

On the eve of the attack, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned

about the upcoming strikes on decision-making centres and

command posts in Kiev and recommended that foreigners

leave the Ukrainian capital as soon as possible.

''We've said -- everything. We've warned - everyone. We no

longer have any obligations to anyone. We've fulfilled

all our obligations. Therefore, we will continue to

fight until they raise their hands in the air and

agree to our terms. It's pointless... to use a

different language with drug addicts and

terrorists. They don't understand it,''

emphasized Kartapolov.

Earlier, Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov

noted: the Russian Foreign Ministry's statement about

strikes on military facilities in Kiev - is exhaustive.

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Zelensky Embraces Fascism --- by

Honouring Ukrainian Nationalist

Leader Melnyk - EU Lawmaker

May 26th, 4:36pm

(Sputnik)

Volodymyr Zelensky openly embraced fascism by honouring
Andriy Melnyk, one of the leaders of the Organization of

Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)*, Slovak member of the

European Parliament Lubos Blaha said on Tuesday.

Zelensky, whose grandfather fought in the Great Patriotic War

on the side of the Soviet Union, took part on Monday in the

reburial of Melnyk’s remains in the Kiev region.

"Zelensky --- openly --- confessed to

fascism," Blaha said on Telegram.

It is well known, what Ukrainian far-right leader, Stepan Bandera

supporters "were doing in eastern Slovakia," the politician said.

"We know what they did in Volhynia, how they skinned children,

how they tortured and killed tens of thousands of women and

children. And Zelensky glorifies such people --- today,
collaborators of Hitler. I have been saying this for

many years: Zelensky’s regime is Bandera-like,

and today it has been officially confirmed.

Ukraine is becoming a fascist state,"

he added.

There should be no doubt that representatives of

the Kiev regime support fascism, Blaha said.

The Volhynia massacre and other legacies of Ukrainian

nationalists have strained relations between Poland

and Ukraine. In 2016, the Polish Sejm designated

July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance of

Victims of Genocide perpetrated by Ukrainian

nationalists against citizens of the Second

Polish Republic.

Warsaw holds that mass murders took place between

1939-1945 in Volhynia, Eastern Galicia and the south

-eastern provinces, targeting the Polish population.

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada later condemned the Sejm's

decision, saying it jeopardized the countries’ political

and diplomatic achievements.

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Ukraine Showing -- Its True Colours,

Its Nazi Shade of 'Brown' - Kremlin

May 26th, 3:45pm

(Sputnik)

Ukraine is showing its true colours, its jack-booted shade of

'brown', Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

"The regime is demonstrating its essence, the regime ------ is

demonstrating its brown colouring," Peskov told reporters,

commenting on Kiev's plans.. to create a "pantheon of

heroes" by returning the ashes of Ukrainian Nazis.

Official Ukrainian displays of neo-Nazism are very

dangerous for Europe, the spokesman stressed.

"In fact, in the centre of Europe, there's an official, state-level

glorification of Nazi criminals and collaborators. I do not

know if anyone in European capitals likes it, but we

------- do not like it at all," Peskov said.

Ukraine's official glorification of Nazi criminals and
collaborators, once again, underscores that

Russia's decision to conduct a special

military operation was valid and

correct, Peskov said.

Russia does not yet have information about Washington's

reaction to Moscow's warning about attacks on defense

industry complex facilities in Kiev, Peskov said.

"So far we do not have such information," Peskov told

reporters when asked about Washington's response.

Commenting on official statements from the EU, the

official said that the Kremlin ''had heard them''.

_______________________________________________________________

The Ministry of Emergency Situations

spoke about the rescue of doctors

hit by a drone in Gorlovka

May 26th, 3:26pm

(DAN.ru)

Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations employees,

were evacuated an ambulance team that was hit by

a drone attack in Gorlovka, on Monday. This was

reported today, by the Main Department of the

Ministry of Emergency Situations of the DPR.

At around five o'clock in the morning... a drone attacked

a civilian car in the Kalininsky district of Gorlovka. An

ambulance team responded to the call ---- but the

Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a second

attack on the medical vehicle.

The rescuers quickly arrived at the scene. Alexander Semenov,

a driver for the Ministry of Emergency Situations, transported

the seriously injured driver ......to a safe location in an

ambulance. After that, Vladislav Rozgon, the duty

officer, used a fire department vehicle ---- to

evacuate the injured paramedics.

The medics were transferred to another ambulance team

and taken to a medical facility. The injured employees

are currently under medical supervision.

The family in the car - a father, a mother,

and two teenagers — were killed.

____________________________________________

The Czech leader announced that

nine countries ...had withdrawn

from the program of supplying

ammunition to Ukraine

May 26th, 2:59pm

(RT.ru)

The coalition of countries supplying ammunition

to Ukraine has been halved, according to the

Czech President, Petr Pavel.

"The initiative is still working, but the new difficulty

is that .......only about nine member states are

contributing..... financially," he said, as
quoted by the Financial Times.

Pavel recalled that up to 50% of all large-calibre

ammunition is supplied to Kiev under

this program.

He noted.. that only nine countries are currently

funding the initiative, compared to 18 last year.

However, Petr Pavel's office refused to name

the countries that withdrew.. from the

Czech initiative.

According to the Russian Security Council Secretary,

Sergei Shoigu, the total amount of funds that the

West has allocated to Ukraine since 2022, for

the armed conflict with Russia has already

exceeded $325 billion.

In mid-May -- amid supply delays and a shortage of

missiles, Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to France.

___________________________________________

Medvedev reacted ironically to

the EU's refusal to evacuate

diplomats from Ukraine

May 26th, 2:42pm

(RT.ru)

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian

Security Council, reacted ironically to the EU's

refusal to evacuate diplomats from Ukraine.

"The EU has stated - that it will maintain its

diplomatic presence in Kiev ---- despite

Russia's warnings. Well, apparently,

they have extra diplomats ...and

need to downsize," he wrote

on X.

Earlier, the representative of the EU Commission,

Anwar Al-Anouni, said there were no plans
to evacuate diplomats.. from Kiev.

________________________________

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered losses

and were forced to retreat": The Russian

Armed Forces established control

over Zapsel and Ryasnoye in

the Sumy region

by Anastasia Stepanova

May 26th, 11:58am

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the soldiers of the

Russian Northern Group of Forces have established

control over the settlements of Zapselye and

Ryasnoye in the Sumy region.

According to the ministry, the enemy --- attempted to transfer

reserves from elite units in order to maintain their positions,

but they suffered losses and were forced to retreat. During

the day, the Russian Armed Forces also targeted the

production, storage, launch, and control of UAVs,

and the air defense forces shot down three

French long-range SCALP missiles, ten

aerial bombs, and 255 aircraft-

type drones.

The Sever fighters also destroyed the manpower and equipment

of two territorial defense brigades in the areas of Pisarevka,

Ivolzhanskoye, and Oboda (Sumy region). In the Kharkiv

region, the formations of the mechanized, motorized

infantry, & airborne assault brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine were defeated in the areas of

Bugaevka, Ternova, Bely Kolodez, Granovo,

and Izbitskoye.

In this area, the enemy lost up to 195 troops, two

armoured vehicles, 20 cars, and an artillery gun.

Units of the Western Group of Forces have taken advantageous

positions & have defeated 2 mechanized brigades, an assault

brigade, an assault regiment, a marine infantry brigade, and

a territorial defense brigade in the areas of Yegorivka,

Novonikolaivka, Druzhelyubivka, Velyka Shapkivka,

Podlyman (Kharkiv Region), Krasnyi Lyman,

Svyatohirsk, and Pryshib (DPR).

Here... the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost over 190 fighters, an

M113 armoured personnel carrier, and 2 US-made HMMWV
armoured vehicles. Additionally, 18 vehicles, a field

artillery gun, and an electronic warfare station

were destroyed.

In turn, the units of the Southern Group of Forces improved

the situation on the front line. The South fighters defeated

the formations of two mechanized, mountain assault,

motorized infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine and the Marine Infantry Brigade in the

areas of a large number of settlements
which were ...untranslatable.

In this sector, the enemy lost more than 85 soldiers, two US

Stryker armoured personnel carriers, 3 armoured combat

vehicles, 16 vehicles, 2 artillery pieces, and a Grad

MLRS combat vehicle.

Units of the Centre group of troops ---- also took advantageous

positions. The manpower and equipment of two mechanized,

airborne brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade, and two brigades of the National Guard

were defeated in the areas of Kutuzovka, Dobropolye,

Novonikolaevka, Zolotoy Kolodez, Kucherov Yar,

Belitskoye, Vasilevka (DPR), Ivanovka,

Vodolazhskoye, and Novopavlovka

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this area, Kiev lost more than 310 militants, a tank, three

armoured vehicles, 12 cars, and a field artillery gun.

Units of the Vostok military group -- continued to advance into

the depths of the enemy's defenses -- & defeated formations

of 2 mechanized brigades, 2 air assault brigades an assault

regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry

brigade, and a territorial defense brigade in the areas of

Timoshevka, Lesnoye, Nezhenka (Zaporozhye Region),

Chaplino, Mechetnoye, Gavrilovka, Podgavrilovka,

Vasilkovka & Shirokoye (Dnepropetrovsk Region).

In the Vostok's area of responsibility, the Armed Forces

of Ukraine lost more than 240 soldiers, two armoured

vehicles, five cars, and an artillery piece.

Meanwhile, units of the Dnipro military group ----- defeated

formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' mechanized

brigade and territorial defense brigade in the areas of

Orekhov, Balabino, Malokaterinovka, and Maryevka

(Zaporozhye region).

Up to 55 Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers were eliminated

here. Ten vehicles, an armoured combat vehicle, and an

electronic warfare station were destroyed.

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

on the production, storage, launch, and control of aircraft-type

UAVs, as well as on the temporary locations of Ukrainian

militants and foreign mercenaries ---- in 150 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down three French long-

range SCALP missiles, ten guided aerial bombs, and 255

aircraft-type drones in one day. The Black Sea Fleet

destroyed two unmanned boats of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.

_____________________________________

Rogov said: Ukrainians support strikes

on decision-making centres in Kiev

May 26th, 10:03am

(Izvestia.ru)

Residents of Ukraine express their support for strikes on

decision-making centres and military targets in Kiev.

This was stated by Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of

the Russian Public Chamber's Commission

on Sovereignty, Patriotic Projects and

Support for Veterans, on May 26.

"I have received messages from residents of various regions

of the post-Ukrainian space about support for the Russian

army's strikes on decision-making centres and military

facilities in Kiev," he said to RIA Novosti.

According to him, citizens are expressing their fatigue

from uncertainty -- and the prolonged military conflict.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on May 12, that

Russia's special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine is

ongoing, but its end depends, among other things,

on the willingness of Ukrainian President

Volodymyr Zelensky.

He also noted that the... "baggage of achievements,"

within the framework of the trilateral work of the

Russian Federation, the US & Ukraine, allows

us to talk about the imminent end of the

special operation, but --- there is no

need to talk about specifics,

at the moment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on May 9 that

the conflict with Ukraine “is coming to an end”. At

the same time - he noted that a meeting with

Zelensky to sign a peace agreement, is

possible in a third country, but only

if there are final agreements on

a long-term peace treaty.

According to the head of state - the meeting with

the Ukrainian leader should imply a “final point”

- rather than negotiations.

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Analyst Smirnov: Russia's Palladium Duty

Will Cause Shortages - in United States

May 26th, 1:43am

(RT.ru)

The introduction of a compensatory duty on Russian

palladium could lead to a shortage of this metal
in the United States ...in the near future.

This was stated by RIA Novosti

expert, Andrey Smirnov.

Earlier, the US Department of Commerce set a duty rate of

109.1% on raw palladium from Russia. The final decision

on the expediency of this measure... will be made by
the Trade Commission within 45 days.

According to the analyst, the US domestic market may face

a shortage of the metal -- in the short term. This, in turn,

will lead to an increase in the price of both palladium

itself and the products that use it -- such as cars,

petroleum products, appliances, and jewelry.

Smirnov also believes that the duties will trigger a redirect of

metal supplies from the US market. The US industrial sector

is unlikely to be able to cover the necessary volumes

through domestic production, so global markets

will become more competitive for supplies.

The key alternative exporter could be South Africa, which

is the second-largest producer of palladium in the world

and the main supplier - to the US.

______________________________________________________________

NBC: The US is desperately searching

for tungsten -------- to create weapons

May 25th, 10:22pm

(RT.ru)

The United States is desperately searching for tungsten

to produce weapons, as its own mines have been shut

down since 2015 and China --------- dominates the

global market.

This was reported by NBC News.

According to it, the US is rapidly depleting its stockpiles of

high-tech weapons amid the war with Iran. To replenish

its arsenals --- it needs tungsten, which China is the

undisputed leader... in producing and refining.

The country... has not had its own commercial mines

for over a decade. The main focus is on restarting

production ....at old mines in South Korea.

The U.S. company Almonty Industries.. revived the Sangdong

mine in March, which had been abandoned for more than 30

years due to cheap Chinese imports. Once restarted, it is

expected to become.... one of the largest tungsten

sources in the world --------- outside of China.

The TV channel emphasized that tungsten is indispensable for

the US national defense. It is used in ---- fighter jets, concrete-

busting bombs, armour-piercing shells, and missile systems,

including Tomahawk and Patriot.

On May 1, the sons of US President Donald Trump, Eric

and Donald Jr., bought ''a stake'' ...in a company that

mines tungsten ....in Kazakhstan.

_____________________________________________

"A huge mistake": Bulgarian MP Georgiev

on Sofia's arms deliveries .....to Kiev

by Maxim Aleshin

May 25th, 9:50pm

(Vesti.ru)

Bulgaria made a huge mistake by supplying Kiev with a

lot of weapons. This was stated by Angel Georgiev, a

member of the Bulgarian Parliament.

In an interview with TASS, he also noted --- that the head

of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, and the President of the

EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, are making
..dangerous decisions.

''We gave a lot of Bulgarian weapons to Ukraine. And this,

is a huge mistake. A huge mistake, because we should

not have done this,'' said Georgiev.

Meanwhile, Bulgarian Prime Minister, Rumen Radev, emphasized

that negotiations between Europe and Russia should begin - as

soon as possible. According to him, the number of negotiators

from the EU side... is not so important for Sofia.

_______________________________________________

Lieutenant Bondarenko single-handedly

repelled an attack by Ukrainian

FPV drones

May 25th, 9pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Guards Lieutenant Igor Bondarenko was delivering provisions

and ammunition to firing positions when he noticed --- FPV

drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine heading towards

him in the air. The press service of the Russian Ministry

of Defence, reported on the feats of military personnel

of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the

area of the special military operation (SVO).

Bondarenko quickly assessed the situation, took aim at the

drones with small arms, successfully shot down one drone

and damaged the second. As a result, the threat was

eliminated, and the lieutenant of the Guards

delivered the cargo to the position...

without further obstacles.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the professionalism

of Private Pavel Yudin, who performed tasks as part of a

mortar team from the 120-millimetre 2B11 Sani fire

support platoon.

The calculation was tasked with destroying the exposed firing

positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Yudin received the

coordinates of the enemy machine gun nest ---- quickly and

accurately aimed the gun at the target -- and opened fire.

As a result, the target was completely eliminated.

___________________________________________________

Sergey Stepashin: Zelensky

.........will end up like Hitler

by Stanislav Mamrov

May 25th, 5:58pm

(Vesti.ru)

Former Russian Prime Minister Sergei Stepashin commented

-- on the recent strikes on objects in Kiev using the latest

Oreshnik system. According to the politician, Russia's

actions ---- are a natural response to the actions of
the Ukrainian side.

''What did they think, that we would be silent? They were

warned - and they got it. This is a war -- and I want to

emphasize it, once again,'' Stepashin emphasized.

He also expressed confidence that the leadership of the Kiev

regime is waiting for an inglorious end, drawing historical

parallels with the events of 1945.

''Hitler also ended his life in a bunker. So did Goebbels

and the rest of the gang. They'll meet the same fate.

I have no doubts,'' summed up the politician.

________________________________________________

Russia’s Retaliatory Strike - Delivers

‘Convincing Message’ to Ukraine

and Its NATO Backers

– Expert

May 25th, 4:31pm

(Sputnik International)

Russia’s strike in response to Ukraine’s terrorist attack on

Starobelsk that killed 21 students - shatters the illusion

that the regime still controls its airspace, military

expert Alexander Mikhailov tells Sputnik.

Russia deployed the nuclear-capable Oreshnik, Kinzhal

and Zircon missiles, as well as the Iskander systems,

the analyst notes.

“In practice, only Patriot systems can reliably intercept

the Iskander - and Ukraine has very few of those left.”

As for Oreshnik, it is --- “an unstoppable

offensive weapon in Russia’s arsenal.”

Russia acts with restraint, avoiding strikes on key political

and civilian infrastructure in Kiev, despite possessing the

capability to “flatten Ukraine with every type of weapon

within days,” the expert says.

Russia’s measured approach - gradually bleeding white

Ukraine’s resources – offers the regime “a chance to

come to its senses.”

The broader message to NATO is that if it keeps pushing

Russia to the limit, it could “unleash a weapon no air

defense or missile shield would be able to stop.”

“I think the message has been

delivered clearly enough,"

Mikhailov said.

________________________________

The State Duma commented on

Russia's takeover ...of Odessa

by Evgeny Fomenko (Editor,

Russia Department)

May 25th, 2:23pm

(Lenta.ru)

Russia -- always remembers the need to take Odessa under its

control, the Black Sea city only temporarily remains part of

Ukraine. This was stated by the first deputy chairman of

the State Duma Committee on Defense, Alexey

Zhuravlev, in an interview with Gazeta.Ru.

"We always keep in mind the need to liberate this Russian city,

and the population will undoubtedly welcome the Russian

army ---- with jubilation," Zhuravlev said.

He noted: that Moscow could take control of the rest

of the cities on the Black Sea coast of Novorossiya.

"This is because the Ukrainian authorities are forcibly imposing

an ideology on local residents who would like to join Russia.

People will be happy to throw off this oppression as soon

as they receive at least minimal support from outside -

the pro-Russian underground is currently active in

Odessa," the deputy concluded.

Earlier, war correspondent Alexey Zhivov said that Odessa

should be taken under control to restore Russia in its

historical borders. He noted that in the current

realities, Ukrainian ports have become a

valuable asset for the EU and US.

________________________________________

Russia's Foreign Ministry: The bloody

attack in Starobelsk - the last straw

by Victoria Rasseikina

May 25th, 1:56pm

(Vesti.ru)

The attack on Starobelsk was the last straw,

according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

In response ---- Russia has "begun to systematically strike
Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises in Kiev,"
according to the Foreign Ministry.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine on the night of May 22 attacked

the academic building and dormitory of the Lugansk State

Pedagogical University. As a result of this attack,

21 people were killed.

According to the Foreign Ministry, the attack in Starobelsk was

a direct violation of a number of international acts -- including

the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols,

which regulate the protection of civilians during conflicts,

and the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child.

________________________________________________________

Foreign Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Will Strike Decision-Making Centres

in Kiev

May 25th, 1:49pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces will retaliate not only against

Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises --- but

also against decision-making centres and command

posts located in Kiev.

This is stated in a statement published on the website of

the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is noted that

in the current circumstances, Russian troops are

beginning to launch a series of retaliatory

strikes ---- against Ukrainian military-

industrial enterprises in Kiev.

"Strikes will be carried out on decision-making centres

and command posts," the Foreign Ministry added.

The Russian Foreign Ministry - also recommended: that

foreign citizens leave the Ukrainian capital -- as soon

as possible.

_________________________________________________________

Times: 70% of Ukrainians suffer

from anxiety, depression,

or severe stress

May 25th, 12:04pm

(RT.ru)

About 70% of Ukrainians suffer from mental disorders.

This is reported by The Times, citing a WHO report.

The psychological consequences of the Ukrainian

conflict have affected approximately 15 million

Ukrainian citizens.

"People in Ukraine no longer need one-time crisis

assistance, but long-term specialized support,"

the article emphasizes.

The publication mentions anxiety, depression,

and severe stress ------- as the main disorders.

Earlier, Ukrainian serviceman Oleksandr Rafalyuk, who

surrendered, said that people with mental disorders

are being recruited to serve in the Armed Forces

of Ukraine - as part of the mobilization.

_______________________________________

The Russian Armed Forces liberated

the village of Dobropasovo in the

Dnipropetrovsk region

May 25th, 10:38am

(RT.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian

troops had liberated the village of Dobropasovo in the

Dnipropetrovsk region.

This is stated in the department's report.

"Units of the Vostok military group continued their advance

into the depths of the enemy's defenses and liberated the

village of Dobropasovo in the Dnipropetrovsk region,"

the statement reads.

Earlier, it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces

liberated Verkhnyaya Tersa in the Zaporozhye region.

_______________________________________

"Another signal to Kiev and Europe":

Ukrainian media reports - on the

failure of air defense systems,

during Russian missile strikes

by Anastasia Stepanova

May 25th, 10:48am

(RT.ru)

A massive missile strike by the Russian Armed Forces on

Ukrainian targets revealed serious problems with the

Ukrainian air defense system. According to

Ukrainian media reports - not a single

Kinzhal or Tsirkon missile..... was

intercepted - and the Oreshnik

missile can penetrate any
air defense system.

These problems are attributed by the media
to Ukraine's lack of missiles.. for US air

defense systems.

Ukrainian air defense systems were unable to repel

Russian missile strikes on military facilities in the

Kiev regime. This conclusion was made by the

Ukrainian publication STRANA.ua.

"Monitoring publics admit that the air defense system

did not repel these strikes very successfully, and

there were - many hits. Even according to the

official data from the Ukrainian Air Force

Command.... not a single Kinzhal or

Tsirkon missile was shot down,"

the article says.

The publication attributes this to a shortage of missiles

for US air defense systems. The problem.. is said to

have been exacerbated by the war in the Middle

East, as the US' own weapons supplies have

been depleted due to the ongoing conflict.

According to STRANA.ua, if the shortage of air defense

systems cannot be overcome, such retaliatory strikes

in response to Ukrainian attacks "may become

more frequent."

The publication paid special attention to the Oreshnik

missile strike, which Ukraine.... also failed to repel.

"This is another signal to both Kiev and Europe, that

this missile can penetrate any air defense system

and, if equipped with nuclear warheads.... could

cause a lot of trouble," the article emphasizes.

On May 24th, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced a

massive strike in response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks.

In particular, the Russian Armed Forces used the

Oreshnik ballistic missile, the Iskander air-

launched ballistic missile, the Kinzhal

hypersonic air-launched ballistic

missile, and the Tsirkon

cruise missile.

The strike - targeted military command facilities, air bases,

and defense industry enterprises in Ukraine. In addition,

Russia's troops have targeted oil refineries, energy

facilities, and transport infrastructure used by

the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as well as

ammunition and fuel depots.

A massive strike was carried out after the terrorist attack

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the dormitory of

Starobelsky College.

On the morning of May 22, the head of the LPR, Leonid
Pasechnik, announced the attack: according to him,

Ukrainian militants "deliberately hit the sleeping

defenseless children."

According to the latest data, 21 people were killed... and

44 were injured in the attack. At the time of the attack,

there were 86 children in the dormitory.

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Ukrainian

attack was not accidental. According to him, the attack

was carried out in three waves, with 16 drones

targeting the same location.

"There are - no military facilities, intelligence agencies, or

related services near the dormitory. Therefore, there is

no basis to say that the shells hit the building due to

our air defense and electronic warfare systems.

No one can claim that they were trying to hit

an object - and the drones were shot down

by our own means..... and accidentally hit

this building," the President emphasized.

___________________________________________

Pasechnik: During the 45-hour operation

in Starobelsk ----- the Ukrainian Armed

Forces threatened to strike 15 times

May 24th, 20:25pm

(RT.ru)

The air raid was announced 15 times during the rescue

operation in Starobelsk, which lasted 45 hours. This

was reported by the head of the LPR,

Leonid Pasechnik.

"This - is a real war crime against civilians. The rescue

operation lasted 45 hours..... and there was a risk of

repeated attacks 15 times," he wrote on Telegram.

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Payback - With Fury: Russia

Hammers Ukraine --- With

Oreshnik, Iskander and

Kinzhal Missiles

May 24th, 12:33pm

(Sputnik International)

The Russian army unleashed a massive retaliatory strike

with Oreshnik ballistic missiles, against military

command facilities, airbases, and defense

industry enterprises of Ukraine, the

Russian Defense Ministry said

on Sunday.

"In response --- to Ukraine's terrorist attacks against civilian

facilities on Russian soil, the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation, delivered a massive strike using Oreshnik

ballistic missiles, Iskander aeroballistic missiles,

Kinzhal hypersonic aero-ballistic missiles,

Zircon cruise missiles, air-, sea-, and

ground-launched cruise missiles --

hitting unmanned aerial vehicles,

military command facilities,

airbases, and Ukraine’s

arms factories," the

MoD report stated.

The objectives of the strike have been achieved,

and all designated targets have been hit, the

Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized.

_________________________________________

The LPR Head Calls the Ukrainian

Forces' Attack on the College

Pure Evil

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 23rd, 9:30pm

(Lenta.ru)

The head of the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), Leonid

Pasechnik, has stated ---- that all those involved in the

attack on the college in Starobelsk will be punished.

He wrote about this on "Max".

The Governer noted: that both those who gave the order

to strike and those who carried it out will be punished.

"This attack is pure evil, and there is no justification for it.

The neo-Nazis have committed a war crime; that has no

statute of limitations," he said.

The head of the LPR also declared May 24 and 25

days of mourning for the victims of the attack
on the college.

__________________________________________________

The number of deaths in the Ukrainian
attack on Starobelsk in the LPR
..increased to 21

by Sergey Popov

May 23rd, 8:44pm

Vesti.ru

The number of people killed in a Ukrainian Armed Forces

strike on a college dormitory building in Starobelsk in

the Lugansk People's Republic has increased to 21,

and all the bodies have been recovered from the

rubble, according to the Russian Ministry

of Emergency Situations.

Earlier, it was reported that 18 people were killed

as a result of an attack by Ukrainian militants

on a dormitory in Starobelsk.

On the night of May the 22nd, Ukrainian nationalists

attacked the academic building and dormitory

of the pedagogical college in Starobelsk,

LPR. The dormitory building, where

teenagers lived, collapsed from

the fifth to the second floor.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Ministry of
Defense to work out options for responding to this act

of aggression by the Kiev regime.

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Former Rada Deputy Lutsenko: Kiev Will Not

Sleep ----- If Russia Invades from the North

May 23rd, 3:25pm

(RT.ru)

Former member of the Verkhovna Rada, Igor Lutsenko, said

that Kyiv would no longer "sleep" if the Russian Armed

Forces launched an offensive from the north.

"It will be enough for them to reach Ivankov's level, and

then our capital will be ------- awake," he told UNIAN.

The former MP added that modern technologies

would allow the Russian army ---- to launch

powerful strikes against the capital.

Earlier, Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told RT that Kyiv is

responding to its defeats on the front

with terrorist attacks.

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People are carrying flowers to

the dormitory in Starobelsk

May 23rd, 3:08pm

(RT.ru)

People are carrying flowers to the dormitory

in Starobelsk, which was hit by the Armed

Forces of Ukraine. The memorial was

organized by college staff.

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Strike --- on military-industrial complex and

energy facilities --- Russian military struck

facilities used by Ukraine's Armed Forces

by Anton Kuznetsov

May 23rd, 12:30pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian military has destroyed Ukrainian military industry

facilities and energy facilities used by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, as well as assembly facilities, storage sites for

UAVs, and temporary bases for Ukrainian militants and

foreign mercenaries. This is reported by the Ministry

of Defense. The ministry clarified that air defense

systems had shot down 8 guided aerial bombs

and 800 drones.

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

artillery of the Russian Armed Forces ---- have destroyed a

Ukrainian military industry enterprise, & energy facilities

used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, plus assembly

shops, and storage facilities for long-range drones,

as well as temporary bases for Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign mercenaries...... in

142 areas.

According to the Ministry of Defense, eight guided aerial

bombs and 800 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles

were shot down by air defense systems.

Meanwhile, units of the Northern Group of Forces improved their

tactical position and defeated the personnel and equipment of

the mechanized, airmobile, and territorial defense brigades of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Tolstodubovo,

Ivolzhanskoye, Khrapovshchyna, and Proletarskoye

in the Sumy region.

In the Kharkiv region -- the Russian military defeated the

formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' mechanized

brigade, as well as the territorial defense brigade, in

the areas of the settlements of Rubizhne and

Izbitske in the Kharkiv region.

The militants lost up to 190 people, 2 armoured

vehicles, 17 cars, 2 artillery pieces, and an

electronic warfare station.

Units of the Zapad military group took advantageous positions

and lines and defeated the manpower and equipment of two

mechanized and assault brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine in the areas of the settlements of Studenok,

Peski-Radkovskie, Chervony Oskol of the Kharkiv

region... and Lozovoye of the Donetsk People's

Republic. The Armed Forces of Ukraine - lost

more than 230 people, 22 armoured combat

vehicles, including a US-made Bradley

infantry fighting vehicle, 19 vehicles

and two artillery guns.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces improved their

position on the front line. They defeated the formations

of 2 mechanized brigades, a mountain assault brigade

and a marine infantry brigade, in the areas of the

settlements of.. Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka,

Podolskoye, and Konstantinovka, in

the Donetsk People's Republic.

The enemy lost up to 170 troops, 2 armoured vehicles,

14 cars, 4 field artillery pieces, and an electronic

warfare station.

Units of the Centre group of troops have taken advantageous

positions and lines. They have inflicted damage ---- on the

manpower and equipment of two mechanized, airmobile,

assault, and airborne assault brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, and

2 brigades of the National Guard, in the areas

of Shevchenko, Dobropolye, Belozerskoye,

Sergeevka, Raiskoye in the DPR, and

Novopodgorodnoye.... in the

Dnipropetrovsk region.

The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 290 soldiers, two

armoured vehicles, nine cars, and six field artillery pieces.

Units of the Vostok group of forces continued to advance into

the depths --- of the enemy's defenses. They defeated the

manpower and equipment of 2 mechanized brigades, 3

air assault brigades, an assault regiment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, and a marine infantry brigade in

the areas of Malomykhailivka, Prosyanaya,

Zarechnoye, and Pokrovskoye in the

Dnipropetrovsk region, & Rovnoye,

Lyubytse, Zelenaya Dibrova,

and Voskresenka, in the

Zaporizhzhia region.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces: lost more than 280

soldiers, three armoured vehicles, and nine cars.

Units of the Dnipro group of forces defeated formations of

the mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and the marines brigade in the areas of Orekhov and

Grigorovka in the Zaporozhye region. Up to 50 AFU

fighters.... 2 armoured combat vehicles, 12 cars

& 1 electronic warfare station were destroyed.

___________________________________________

Nebenzya accused Europe of mocking

the victims of the Ukrainian attack

on the college

May 22nd, 8:54pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The European colleagues of the United Nations Security Council

openly mock the victims among children who were injured, as a

result of the shelling of the Ukrainian college in Starobilsk.

This was announced on May 22 --- by the Permanent

Representative of Russia to the World Organization,

Vasily Nebenzya.

"This is not even hypocrisy or double standards ----- but outright

mockery of the child victims," Nebenzya said at an emergency

meeting of the UN Security Council requested by Russia --- in

response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on a

dormitory in the Lugansk People's Republic.

He emphasized that none of the Security Council members
had mentioned the deaths of children, and stated that the
level of cynicism at today's meeting was "off the charts."

"How did we get to the point --- where representatives of

European countries don't consider children and young

students in Starobelsk --- residents of Donbas, and

Russia as a whole... to be human beings? Don't

you feel ashamed to say what we're hearing

right now?" he added.

______________________________________

Zelensky's former press secretary

makes a grim statement

about Ukraine

by Marina Sovina

(night editor)

May 22nd, 7:55pm

(Lenta.ru)

The Ukrainian authorities plan to continue the hostilities

for many years to come. This was told by former press

secretary to Vladimir Zelensky, Yulia Mendel, in

social network X.

“Ukraine is desperately trying to replenish its front-line

troops. Even forced mobilization is not enough, as

many people avoid service by paying bribes,”

she said.

According to Mendel, the government is tightening the rules

for reserving employees of military age. This means that

many more Ukrainian men will no longer be protected

from forced mobilization, Mendel said.

Earlier, it was reported that Ukraine has no real chance to win

the conflict with Russia. This was stated by Yulia Mendel.

She noted that the policy of the Ukrainian leadership

leads to.... the loss of an entire generation.

Prior to this, political scientist Ivan Mezyukho reported

that Ukraine.. is preparing for large-scale presidential

and parliamentary elections, although the country's

leaders - have not publicly confirmed this.

__________________________________________

Russia Has Three Responses

to Ukrainian Attack on

Donbass Children –

Expert

May 22nd, 7:42pm

(Sputnik International)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the Defense

Ministry - to plan responses to the Ukrainian drone

attack on a high school dormitory in Starobelsk

in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR).

Russia has several options, National Defense magazine

editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko, tells Sputnik.

1. Hitting decision-making centres — specifically in Kiev,

"where the leaders of the terrorist regime direct and

order attacks on Russia, including the latest large-

scale tragedy involving the deaths of children.''

2.Critical infrastructure that supports Ukrainian

Armed Forces rear operations and stability.

3.Ukrainian military and state command networks

"The retaliation strike must be large-scale and concentrated,"

Korotchenko says. "Of course, we will not strike civilian

infrastructure or the civilian population. Those are the

methods used by Zelensky’s terrorists against us."

The pundit stressed that Russia is fighting the military operation

in Ukraine in line with international law and the UN Charter.

"Accordingly, strikes will target only military sites, critical

infrastructure - considered lawful military targets - and

Ukraine’s political and military command centres."

The strike on the Starobelsk dormitory was not accidental

— it came in three waves during the night. There are no

military facilities near the dormitory.

Why... does the Zelensky regime target civilians? Because it

built up an illusion of safety and impunity, the expert replies.

_____________________________________________________________

The elimination of the Azov militant

company in the DPR is reported

May 22nd, 2:10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) --- Russian units

repelled an attack by the Azov company (organization

recognized as a terrorist and banned in Russia) and

- inflicted heavy losses on the militants. This was

reported by Russian security agencies

on May 22.

"In about 40 minutes, more than 80 militants and 15

pieces of NATO equipment were destroyed," RIA

Novosti quoted the text of the message.

The clash took place near the settlements of Maleevka,

Lozovoye, and Volchiy Yar on the border between the

DPR and the Kharkiv region. Russian fighters, also

destroyed Kazak & MaxxPro armoured vehicles

....as well as the M-113, Stryker, and Patria

armoured personnel carriers.

Viktor Akchurin, commander of a platoon of unmanned systems

of the Centre group of the Russian Armed Forces, said on May

18 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters, when retreating

from positions in Dobropol direction in the Donetsk People's

Republic, shot their own wounded comrades, refusing to

evacuate them.

____________________________________________________

Syrsky: The Armed Forces of Ukraine

are switching from the strategy

of a war of attrition... to an

asymmetric strategy

by Oleg Ilyukhin

May 22nd, 1:47pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to switch from a war

of attrition to an asymmetric strategy. This was announced

by the Commander-in-Chief of the AFU, Alexander Syrsky.

In his Telegram channel, he noted that such a transition

is taking place in a resource-constrained environment.

________________________________________________________

The Kiev regime - has unleashed terror

against children, the Russian Foreign

Ministry said

by Anton Kazakov

May 22nd, 1:45pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on the college of the

Lugansk State Pedagogical University in Starobelsk

shows that the Kiev regime has unleashed terror

against children. This was stated, by Russia's

Ministry of Foreign Affairs --- on its official
website. The diplomats emphasized -
- this attack was not accidental.
It was a targeted attack ----

on civilians.

Russian Foreign Ministry representatives noted that none

of those in the building had participated or could have

participated in the fighting, and there were no

military facilities near the college.

''The Kiev regime... which is suffering defeat on the battlefield,

is opening a new chapter in the armed conflict by unleashing

.....open and inhumane terror against defenseless children,''

the statement reads.

Ukrainian terrorists attacked a college in the city of Starobelsk

in the Lugansk People's Republic on the night of May the 22nd.

There were 86 students aged 14 to 18, as well as one

employee of the educational institution.

According to the latest data, at least four people were

killed and 39 children were injured. Emergency

services, psychologists, and medical

professionals are working on

the scene.

The Russian Investigative Committee..... has

opened a criminal case for a terrorist attack.

_______________________________________________

The number of people injured in the Ukrainian

attack on a college in the LPR has increased

to 39

by Ekaterina Burkova

May 22nd, 12:35pm

(Vesti.ru)

The number of people injured in the Ukrainian Armed Forces

attack on the educational building and dormitory of

the Starobelsk Vocational College in the LPR has

increased... to 39, according to Maria Lvova-

Belova, the Russian Commissioner for

Children's Rights.

''As of 14:00, the number of children injured in various ways as

a result of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack in the LPR has

increased to 39. Nine children have been taken to hospitals,

and the health condition of 3 of them is considered severe,''

the ombudsman told MAX, in a messenger

Rescuers continue to clear the rubble, and it is

estimated that 18 more people may be trapped.

__________________________________________________

Lvova-Belova: 18 children.. may be

under the rubble at the collapsed

site in the LPR

May 22nd, 11:48am

(RT.ru)

According to Maria Lvova-Belova, the Russian children's

ombudsman, 18 children may be trapped under the

rubble of a collapsed dormitory in Starobelsk -

after an attack by Ukraine's Armed Forces.

"Preliminary reports indicate that 18 children may still

be trapped under the rubble. We are praying that the

number of victims does not increase," she said in

a statement.

The Commissioner for Children's Rights in the LPR, Inna

Shveng, told RT -- that 36 children were injured in a

terrorist attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

in Starobelsk.

From under the rubble the bodies of the deceased
were recovered, reported the Ministry of
Emergency Situations.

According to Ombudsman
Yana Lantratova, four
people were killed.

Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told RT
that - Ukraine did not carry out the
terrorist attack in Starobelsk
on its own; the West
helped it.

________________________________________________

Lavrov: The West Cannot Accept the

Existence... of Independent Russia

May 22nd, 11:47am

(RT.ru)

Western countries cannot accept the existence of

an independent Russia, Russian Foreign Minister

Sergey Lavrov said.

He noted at the second International Public and Political

Hearing on the Formation of an Architecture of Equal

and Indivisible Security in Eurasia that - in this

regard - the West has remained the same

as it was several centuries ago.

“...The West cannot accept the very fact of Russia’s existence

as an independent entity representing a civilized alternative

to the West,” Lavrov said, as quoted by RIA Novosti.

Earlier, the head of the Foreign Ministry spoke about

the formation of a pan-European attack group

on Russia... in the West.

__________________________________________________

"An important logistics and defense hub":

Russian Armed Forces liberate

Verkhnyaya Tersa in the

Zaporizhzhia region

by Anastasia Stepanova

May 22nd, 11:03am

(RT.ru)

Russian troops have liberated Verkhnyaya Tersa, in the

Zaporozhye region, which was an important logistics

and defense hub for the Ukrainian Armed Forces,

according to the Ministry of Defense.

In just one week, the Russian Armed Forces have liberated

three settlements and gained control over two more, as

well as launched.... a massive and five group strikes

against targets in Ukraine. These targets include

military-industrial complex facilities, fuel and

energy infrastructure, transportation and

port facilities, military airfields --- and

storage and launch sites for drones

and unmanned boats.

Russian military personnel have occupied the village of

Verkhnyaya Tersa in the Zaporizhzhia region. This is

reported in the daily briefing, by the Ministry of

Defense ------ on the progress of the special

military operation.

"Yesterday, as a result of active offensive operations by units

of the Vostok military group, the village of Verkhnyaya Tersa

in the Zaporizhzhia region was liberated," the report said.

The ministry noted that Verkhnyaya Tersa - was an “important

logistical and defensive hub for Ukrainian forces.” Now, 12.5

sq kilometres of territory have been taken under the control

of the Russian group, and the enemy has lost more than

two companies of personnel from a separate assault

battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Over the past week, the Vostok fighters ---- have defeated the

personnel and equipment of 3 mechanized, two assault, four

airborne assault brigades, three assault regiments of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade,

and.... a territorial defense brigade. Kiev's losses

here amount to: over 2,050 military personnel,

17 armoured combat vehicles, 47 vehicles,

and six field artillery pieces.

Units of the Northern Group of Forces established control over

the settlements of Volokhovka and Shesterovka (Kharkiv

Region) within a week, and also defeated formations of

5 mechanized, infantry, airborne, and assault brigades,

2 assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

5 territorial defense brigades, and a detachment of

the nationalist formation Kraken*. In this sector,

the enemy lost over 1,260 military personnel,

6 armoured combat vehicles, 119 vehicles,

6 field artillery pieces and 11 electronic

warfare stations.

Units of the Zapad military group continued active offensive

operations: Borovaya and Kut'kovka (Kharkiv region) ..were

liberated over the course of a week. Russian forces

defeated formations of five mechanized, assault,

and airborne brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade and three

territorial defense brigades. In this sector,

the Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered

over 1,290 casualties, including 17

armoured combat vehicles, 157

vehicles, 13 field artillery

pieces and 4 electronic

warfare stations.

Over the past week, the units of the Southern Group of Forces

have improved their tactical situation --- by destroying the

manpower and equipment of five mechanized, motorized

infantry, airmobile assault, mountain-assault brigades,

an assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

a marine infantry brigade, two territorial defense

brigades and 2 brigades of the National Guard.

In total, in the area of responsibility of the South, the enemy

lost over 870 fighters, 27 armoured combat vehicles, 114

vehicles, 20 field artillery guns and 4 electronic

warfare stations.

Units of the Centre group of troops - continued to advance into

the depths of the enemy's defense. Four mechanized, infantry,

Jaeger, airborne, assault, two airborne assault brigades, two

assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 2 marine

infantry brigades, & 4 brigades of the National Guard were

defeated. Over the course of a week, Kiev's losses in this

area amounted to more than 1,965 military personnel,

33 armoured combat vehicles, 62 vehicles, and 15

field artillery pieces. 11 electronic and counter-

battery warfare stations were also destroyed.

Units of the Dnipro group of forces have destroyed the

manpower & equipment of 3 mechanized, mountain

assault brigades, a brigade of unmanned systems

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a brigade of

marines & 2 brigades of territorial defense.

Here, the enemy lost more than 395 military personnel,

6 armoured combat vehicles, 105 vehicles, five field

artillery guns, and 17 electronic and counter-

battery stations.

In addition, from May 16 to May 22, in response to Ukraine's

terrorist attacks, the Russian Armed Forces carried out a

massive & 5 group strikes using high-precision weapons

and strike drones, which resulted in the destruction of

Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities, fuel

& energy infrastructure, transport infrastructure,

and port facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces - as well as military airfields, assembly

facilities, storage and launch sites for drones

and unmanned boats.. & temporary locations

of Ukrainian militants & foreign mercenaries.

During the same period, the Russian Armed Forces

destroyed 5 MLRS combat vehicles and a German

-made Gepard anti-aircraft self-propelled gun.

Air defense systems shot down 46 guided aerial bombs,

3 HIMARS MLRS shells, a long-range Flamingo cruise

missile, a long-range Neptune-MD missile, and

..4,184 aircraft-type UAVs. The Black Sea

Fleet's forces destroyed 13 unmanned

Ukrainian vessels in the north-west

part ...of the Black Sea.

* A terrorist organization banned in Russia.

_______________________________________________

Zhukovsky Airport is temporarily

not accepting or sending flights

May 21st, 10:59pm

(RT.ru)

Zhukovsky Airport - has imposed temporary restrictions

on the acceptance and departure of flights. This, was

announced by Rosaviatsia.

Measures have been taken to ensure flight safety.

Moscow airports Vnukovo and Domodedovo

serve flights - in coordination with the

relevant authorities.

In addition, due to the attack of Ukrainian drones,

traffic closed .....on the exit from Yaroslavl

towards Moscow.

____________________________________________

Expert Martin: The idea of Ukraine's semi-

membership in the EU is being pushed --

by the US

May 21st, 10:27pm

(RT.ru)

The idea of granting Ukraine a semi-membership in the EU

is being pushed by the United States, which has reached

an impasse in the Ukrainian conflict.

Herbert Martin -- the head of the Geopolitical Institute

(IGPI), expressed this opinion in an interview with RT.

"They can't get to the valuable territories... where the raw

materials are located. And now, probably, with the help

of this loophole, through this semi-membership in the

EU, attempts are being made... in order to then still

gain access to Ukraine's valuable resources," the

expert was quoted by the RT Telegram channel.

According to him, Ukraine's special status in

the EU ----- is completely contrary to EU law:

"This would certainly be a huge disaster for all the EU member

states if they had to finance the damage caused to Ukraine,

which was actually caused by the United States, as a

result of this conflict," Martin added.

Bloomberg reported earlier that German Chancellor Friedrich

Merz is pushing for Ukraine to be granted associate

membership in the EU and is calling on the bloc

to ''consider the matter''.

__________________________________

Panic - broke out in Ukrainian

Margantsevo as government

agencies fled

May 21st, 7:16pm

by Oleg Ilyukhin

(Vesti.ru)

Chaos broke out in the city of Marganets in the

Dnipropetrovsk region after officials of the

Kiev regime began to leave, according

to Ukrainian media reports.

In the face of the situation in the city, shops and

businesses are closing en masse, and cashiers

are refusing to come to the city.

''The authorities are silent, and they

are not --- going to do anything,''

Ukrainian journalists quote

a resident of Marganets.

Earlier, Yulia Mendel, a former spokesperson for

the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky,

said that there was chaos on the streets of

Ukrainian cities, and distrust of Kiev

is growing every day.

___________________________

"We don't want to cause excessive damage to the territories

where our people live": Lavrov recalled the key principle
of the special military operation

by Anastasia Stepanova

May 21st, 1:36pm

(RT.ru)

According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russia is

not using some of the weapons it could use in the special

military operation because it does not want to cause

excessive damage to those territories where

“our people” live. He also stated that the

main goal of the special military

operation ----- is to “restore

historical justice.”

One of Moscow's main objectives is to protect the rights of

Russian and Russian-speaking people, who are currently

being oppressed by the Nazis.

Russia ----- is not using certain weapons in the special military

operation zone because it does not want to cause excessive

damage to Russian-populated territories. This statement

was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

--- in an interview with the Shanghai Media Group

(SMG), as published on the Russian Foreign

Ministry's website.

"We are consistently solving the tasks of the special military

operation. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly

said that we are not using the means that we could use,

because we do not want to cause excessive damage

to the territories where our people live, who are

being suppressed by the Nazis," he explained.

According to Lavrov, the situation in Ukraine is based on the

“restoration of historical justice.” He reminded that one of

the main goals of the special military operation is to

restore the linguistic and educational rights of

Russian and Russian-speaking people.

In addition, it is important for Russia to prevent the militarization

and Nazification of Ukraine, and to ensure ---- that Russia is not

threatened from its territory. "We recognized Ukraine as a non-

nuclear, non-aligned, and neutral state. Therefore, when

Ukraine is now.... being drawn into NATO, we did not

recognize such a Ukraine," the diplomat said.

At the same time, he emphasized that Moscow remains open

to negotiations. The Russian side, Lavrov added, thought

that “the issue was closed in Anchorage, but it is not

closed.” Almost a year after the summit, Moscow

does not see..... any shift in the behaviour of

Vladimir Zelensky and the EU. Moreover,

they are: “becoming more and more

aggressive - and insolent,” the

Foreign Minister noted.

According to him, the United States has already lost some

of its interest and enthusiasm in resolving the Ukrainian

conflict. However, Moscow maintains communication

channels with Washington and is ready to resume

direct dialogue.

On Tuesday, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN,

Vasily Nebenzya said that “the negotiation process is at

an impasse”: Moscow does not see any signals from

Kiev about “the readiness to make substantive

progress in the settlement process.”

During a meeting of the UN Security Council, Nebenzya called

on Zelensky to order the Ukrainian Armed Forces to cease

fire, withdraw troops from the new Russian regions, and

begin discussing the specific parameters for a

peaceful settlement.

"As long as he does not realize this, the Armed Forces of the

Russian Federation will continue to pursue the goals of

the special military operation," the diplomat warned.

In April, the Kremlin said that Russia and Ukraine's territorial

disagreements are currently limited to a few kilometres.

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin's press

secretary, Dmitry Peskov, peace ..can be achieved in

the shortest possible time. "It can be done literally

on a 'today' basis. However, Zelensky must make

the well-known decisions," he said.

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Active actions - by Sever: Russian troops

have established control of Shesterivka

in the Kharkiv region

by Anastasia Stepanova

May 21st, 11:08am

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense -- the Russian Northern

Group of Forces has established control over the village of

Shesterovka in the Kharkiv region. Over the past 24 hours,

the Russian Armed Forces have also targeted the training

centre for Ukrainian unmanned systems, fuel and energy

infrastructure, ammunition depots, assembly facilities,

and storage areas for long-range UAVs and

unmanned boats.

During this period, the Russian air defense forces have

successfully intercepted three aerial bombs and

516 drones.

As a result of active operations, units of the Northern Group
of Forces have established control over Shesterovka village
in the Kharkiv region. This is reported in the daily briefing

by the Russian Ministry of Defense, on the progress of

the special operation.

During the day, the Sever fighters also defeated the formations

of two mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and a territorial defense brigade in the areas of the villages

of Velyka Babka, Granov, Riasnoye, Staritsa, & Izbitskoye

(Kharkiv region). In the Sumy region... the personnel and

equipment of a mechanized brigade, an assault brigade,

an assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

and a territorial defense brigade were defeated in

the areas of the villages of Ivolzhanskoye,

Mogritsa, Zapselye, and Degtyarnoye.

In the North's area of responsibility, the enemy lost up to 195

fighters, 14 vehicles, and an electronic warfare station.

Units of the Western Group of Forces - have taken advantageous

positions. The three mechanized, assault, and airborne brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the marines, and the territorial

defense brigades have been defeated in the areas of Lesnaya

Stenka, Druzhelyubovka, Cherneshchina, (Kharkiv Region),

Yatskovka, Krasny Lyman, Tatyanovka, and Prishib (DNR).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces..... lost up to 190 soldiers, a US'
M113 armoured personnel carrier, 2 armoured vehicles,

24 cars, and a field artillery gun.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces -- in turn --- improved

their tactical position. The Southern Group's fighters defeated

the formations of 3 mechanized, motorized infantry, and air-
mobile brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ..and the

National Guard brigade, in the areas of the towns and

cities of Stenki, Nikonorivka, Rai-Oleksandriivka,

Mykolaivka, Artemivka, Podilsk, Oleksievo-

Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk..... and

Konstantinivka (DPR).

In this area, the enemy lost up to 140 troops, 4 US-made HMMWV

armoured vehicles, 19 vehicles, 4 artillery pieces, and an

electronic warfare station.

Units of the Centre military group, have taken advantageous

positions --- defeating the mechanized, Jaeger, assault, and

air-assault brigades, two assault regiments of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, and three

brigades of the National Guard in the areas of

Belozerskoye, Raiskoye, Dobropolye,

Belitskoye, Shevchenko, Vasilevka,

Novoaleksandrovka, Novy Donbas

(DPR), and Novopodgorodnoye

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this sector, Kiev lost over 300 troops, 3 armoured vehicles,
9 cars, 3 field artillery pieces, and 3 electronic warfare stations.

Units of the Vostok military group, continued to advance into

the depths of the enemy's defenses and defeated personnel

and equipment of the mechanized, two air assault brigades,

and the assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
in the areas of Gavrilovka, Katerinovka, Mechetnoye,

Zarechnoye, Dobropasovo, Velikomikhailovka,

Pokrovskoye (Dnepropetrovsk Oblast),

Komsomolskoye, Barvinovka... plus

Vozdvizhevka (Zaporozhye Oblast).

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost more than 340

soldiers, six infantry fighting vehicles, and six vehicles.

Units of the Dnipro military group defeated formations of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' mechanized brigade and territorial

defense brigade in the areas of Grigorovka and Maryevka

(Zaporozhye region).

More than 40 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters were eliminated

here, and 18 vehicles, 2 electronic warfare stations, and 2

counter-battery stations - were destroyed.

In addition, Russian troops have struck the training centre for

unmanned system specialists, fuel and energy infrastructure

facilities used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, ammunition

depots, assembly shops, & storage facilities for long-range

UAVs and unmanned boats. They have also targeted the

temporary locations of Ukrainian armed formations

and foreign mercenaries ---- in 148 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down 3 guided

aerial bombs and 516 aircraft-type drones,

in one day.

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The end of a protracted play: Russia sees a

real chance for Kiev's complete surrender

May 20th

(Sputnik International)

The visit of US Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff to Russia may

signal a change in the Ukrainian issue. Political analyst

Lyudmila Adilova... believes that the resumption of

dialogue is positive, as the current stagnation

requires.... a way out - of the impasse. The

political analyst reports how Zelensky

is an obstacle to peace, as

maintaining power and

capital - depends on

the continuation

of hostilities.

Adilova believes that the pressure on the Ukrainian leadership

due to corruption is limiting its capabilities. Russia may use

this opportunity to complete the special operation and

achieve Ukraine's complete surrender.

Witkoff, as a professional negotiator, can contribute

to changes on the front lines and in the prisoner

exchange. The involvement of Kirill Dmitriev

is also important for Moscow's interests.

Western analysts ---- are discussing

ultimatums for Kiev....... and

international relations

require --- skilled

negotiators.

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Private Tyutikov personally shot down

several enemy UAVs in the SVO zone

May 20th, 9:40pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Ilya Tyutikov, while carrying out a combat mission to

defend previously occupied positions in one of the tactical

areas of the special military operation (SVO), destroyed

several unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

While on duty at an air surveillance post, he promptly detected

the approach of enemy attack drones to Russian positions.

The serviceman took up a convenient firing position and

opened targeted fire from small arms at FPV drones.

Using his accumulated experience, Tyutikov shot

down several drones, which detonated in the
air .......before reaching their targets.

Thanks to his decisive actions, the unit's personnel were

not injured. The enemy also lost some of its weapons.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also praised the courage of

Major Eduard Drizleonok, who was tasked with repelling

enemy attacks and defending the positions of Russian

motorized rifle units. During the operation to hold the

lines and prevent a breakthrough, his group began

providing first aid to the wounded.

Drizleonok assigned several groups to cover and repel UAV

attacks, ordering the others to evacuate the injured from

the front line. He personally participated in the

evacuation under enemy mortar fire.

In a few hours, under constant fire, the group under

Drizleonck's command evacuated all the wounded

soldiers. They also prevented the enemy from

breaking through the defenses, working

together with artillery and

unmanned troops.

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In Odessa, an arrested man

escaped from a detention

centre ..in a rubbish bin

by Marina Sovina

(night editor)

May 29th, 9:40pm

(Lenta.ru)

In Odessa - an arrested man escaped from a detention

centre in a rubbish container, according to Strana.ua.

During housekeeping at the Odessa detention centre, a man

managed to escape by hiding in a container. The detention

centre was alerted, and the escaped man was put on the

wanted list.

It is noted that he was discovered and

returned to prison. No official

comments have been

received yet.

Earlier in Odessa, a girl tried to break into the

building of the territorial recruitment centre

(TCK, the Ukrainian equivalent of military

enlistment offices) ------- to save her

mobilized boyfriend.

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Lavrov announced: that the Russian

Armed Forces had liberated 80

settlements ---- in 2026

May 20th, 5:31pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces, have liberated 80 settlements
since the beginning of 2026. This was stated on May 20
by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

"Over this year, I think about 80 settlements have already been

liberated, including 35 in March and April. The process is

ongoing," he said - in an interview with the Shanghai

Media Group (SMG). The text is published on the

website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Lavrov added that Russia “does not use the means it could use”

because it does not want to cause damage to territories with

Russian people. According to him, Moscow is always open

to negotiations and maintains diplomatic channels with

the United States.

However, the Russian Foreign Minister also said that if

Washington wants to resume direct dialogue, Russia

will ask why the behaviour of President Zelensky

and the EU has not changed since the

Anchorage summit.

"It's been almost a year since the summit in Alaska, and there's

been no progress in Zelensky's or the Europeans' behaviour,

no shift. On the contrary, they're becoming more and more
aggressive and arrogant. And, of course, we will

take this into account," Lavrov said.

Earlier in the day, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that

the main obstacle to a peaceful solution to the conflict in

Ukraine - is Zelensky and his regime. According to the

Russian president's press secretary - amid Kiev's

belligerent statements, Moscow will continue

the special military operation (SVO) until

its goals are achieved.

This evening... the Russian Permanent Representative to

the United Nations (UN), Vasily Nebenzya, said that the

negotiation process to resolve the conflict, is in a

deadlock. He also noted --- that US President

Donald Trump is “sincerely committed”

to resolving the crisis.

Darkness at the End of the Tunnel: Russia Has Not Received
Any Signals from Ukraine on Its Readiness for Negotiations.

A peaceful resolution of the conflict is not in the interests

of the Kiev regime — the Armed Forces of Ukraine are

only capable of carrying out terrorist attacks.

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Kiev is turning combat into

a game, Nebenzya said

by Oleg Ilyukhin

May 20th, 5:04pm

(Vesti.ru)

Kyiv's main means of causing damage to civilians - is through

strike drones, and the fighting itself has become a game with

a bonus system. This ---------- was stated by Vasily Nebenzya,

Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

At a Security Council meeting, the diplomat emphasized

that 701 civilians -- were injured by Ukrainian drones in

April, and 87 of them.... died. Thus, 9 out of 10 victims

of Ukrainian aggression were killed by drone attacks.

''This is happening - against the backdrop of an inhumane trend

towards "gamification" or turning it into a war game,'' he said.

Nebenzia explained that in the framework of the Ukrainian

program "Army of Drones", each confirmed defeat of the

''target'' brings bonus points to the operator. They can

then be exchanged ...for more advanced drones.

According to him, this practice undermines the fundamental

principles of warfare, as the motivation of operators - shifts

from compliance with international law to the profitability

of the target. From a moral standpoint, Nebenzya added

....this distorts the perception of human life, and the

Ukrainian Armed Forces are effectively -------
hunting for civilian vehicles.

Earlier, Nebenzya said that there is no political force in
Ukraine -- that would protect the population from the
“cannibalistic plan.” According to him, the current
Kiev government’s scenario ------- will lead....
to a tragedy.

_____________________________________

FT reported: on Europe's demand

for a plan to withdraw US troops

May 20th, 3:42pm

(Izvestia.ru)

European countries are expressing their irritation over the

uncertainty surrounding the withdrawal of U.S. troops

from the peninsula and plan to demand clarity from

U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. This was

reported by the Financial Times newspaper

on May 20, citing diplomatic sources.

"NATO allies are frustrated by repeated delays in the Trump

administration's 'Defense Review' -- which was supposed to

clearly outline which aspects of the U.S. military presence

on the continent (sic) would be withdrawn ---- and when,"

the article states.

According to the publication, at the meeting of the foreign

ministers of NATO countries, Washington's allies intend

to receive answers from Rubio regarding the "defense

position review." This document aims to clarify

which units of the US contingent will leave

Europe & when exactly this will happen.

According to the FT, Washington's recent decisions to

withdraw some of its troops from Germany and

suspend military deployments to Poland

have caused significant concern...

among its European partners.

Director of the Bureau of National Security of Poland (BBN)

Bartosz Grodecki on May 16 reported... that the US is

transferring units of the First Cavalry Division from

Texas to Poland. According to BBN information,

the US plans to withdraw the second cavalry

regiment, which is currently stationed in

the German city of Filseck.

To the ground, and then: The UN will reduce

its peacekeeping contingent by a quarter.

The decision was made... due to US

''funding issues''.

______________________________________

Two people were injured
..in a drone attack on
the Nevinnomyssk
industrial zone

May 20th, 1:25pm

(RT.ru)

Two people were injured as a result of a drone attack on the

industrial zone in Nevinnomyssk. This was reported by the

governor of Stavropol Krai, Vladimir Vladimirov, on his

Telegram channel.

According to the words of the head of the region, the air

defense forces repelled one of the most serious

attacks on Stavropol... in all time.

"Unfortunately, two people were injured as a result of the raid

— employees of the Nevinnomyssk industrial zone,"

Vladimirov wrote.

He clarified that one of the victims received medical care

on an outpatient basis, while the other was hospitalized

in a moderate condition. There is no threat to his life.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported: that air

defense systems between 09:00 and 14:00 Moscow time

destroyed 94 Ukrainian drones over 16 Russian regions.

______________________________________________

In Rostov, drone debris hit

a high-rise building,

injuring a man

May 20th, 1:23pm

(RT.ru)

A resident of Rostov-on-Don was injured when Ukrainian

drone debris crashed into a multi-storey building. This

was reported by the governor of the Rostov region,

Yuri Slyusar.

According to the governor, the

man was moderately injured.

"He is in the hospital, and the doctors are

providing assistance," Slyusar added.

Earlier, it was reported that in the Krasnodar region,

during the attack of Ukrainian UAVs.. damage was

received by three households.

______________________________________________

Peskov said that the Russian Armed Forces

will take measures to neutralize

Zelensky's threats

May 20th, 1:18pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces will take measures to neutralize

the threats coming from Ukraine. This -- was confirmed by

Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of Russia's president.

During his interview with journalists, he noted that

the Russian military is doing everything possible

to minimize risks, especially for the

civilian population.

"Of course, the main thing in the context of these statements by

Zelensky is to take action and I have no doubt that our military

is doing so," the Kremlin spokesman said.

During his speech, Peskov also said that Russia

remains open to a peaceful resolution of the

conflict in Ukraine.

_______________________________________

By aviation and missile forces: The Russian

Armed Forces struck Ukraine's fuel
and energy infrastructure

by Anastasia Stepanova

May 20th, 10:57am

(RT.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces - struck the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' fuel and energy infrastructure and drone depots.

The Russian Armed Forces have targeted Ukraine's fuel and

energy infrastructure, ammunition depots, and assembly

and storage facilities for enemy long-range UAVs,

according to the Ministry of Defense.

Additionally, a German Gepard self-propelled gun and a Leopard

tank have been destroyed. Over the course of a day, Russian

air defense forces have downed four aerial bombs and 780

drones, while Russian military groups have gained

advantageous positions and advanced ----
deep into enemy defenses.

In addition, temporary locations of Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign mercenaries were

destroyed in 143 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down four guided

aerial bombs and 780 aircraft-type drones in a day.

Situation on the contact line

The units of the Northern Group of Forces ---- improved their

tactical situation during the day, destroying the manpower

and equipment ......of the mechanized, airborne assault

brigades, the assault regiment of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, and 2 territorial defense brigades in

the areas of Bachevsk, Bunyakino, Velikaya

Pisarevka, Degtyarnoye, and Khoten

(Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv Region, the formations of three mechanized

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a territorial

defense brigade were defeated in the areas of Bely

Kolodez, Izbitskoye, Riasnoye, and Staritsa.

In the North's area of responsibility, the enemy lost up to 165

troops, 2 armoured vehicles, 14 cars, and three electronic

warfare stations.

At the same time, units of the Zapad military group took

advantageous positions and lines, defeating the

formations of five mechanized, assault, and

airborne brigades --- and two territorial

defense brigades ---- in the areas of

....Podliman, Shiykovka (Kharkiv

Region), Krasny Liman, Prishib,

Sidorovo, & Tatyanovka (DNR).

Here, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 180 fighters, a tank,

a US' M113 armoured personnel carrier and an HMMWV

armoured vehicle, 3 field artillery pieces, including a

155mm M777 howitzer ...and a US-made Paladin

self-propelled artillery unit, 20 vehicles, and

an electronic warfare station.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn, improved

their position on the front line. The soldiers of the Southern

Group of Forces defeated the formations of 3 mechanized,

motorized infantry, mountain assault, & airmobile assault

troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of the

settlements of Druzhkovka, Konstantinovka, Kramatorsk,

Malinovka, Nikolaevka, Orekhovatka, and

Rai-Aleksandrovka (DNR).

In this area, Kiev lost up to 100 military personnel, a German

Leopard tank, a KAZAK armoured vehicle, 14 vehicles,

3 artillery pieces, and a radar station.

Meanwhile, units of the Centre group of troops --- have taken

advantageous positions. Mechanized, assault, and airborne

brigades, the assault regiment, the battalion of unmanned

systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.. two marine

infantry brigades, the Azov* special forces brigade,

and 3 brigades of the National Guard - have been

defeated in the areas of Dobropolye, Kuritsyno,

Kucherov Yar, Lenina, Novoaleksandrovka,

Rubizhne, Svetloe, Novy Donbas and

Shevchenko (DPR), and Ivanovka

in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

In this sector, Ukraine has lost over 255 soldiers,

4 armoured vehicles, 2 cars -- and a US Paladin.

Units of the Vostok group of troops continue to advance into

the depths of the enemy's defenses. Over the course of the

day, Vostok troops - defeated formations of 2 mechanized

brigades, 4 airborne assault brigades -- and two assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas

of Velikomikhailovka, Gavrilovka, Orly, Pokrovskoye,

Chaplino (Dnepropetrovsk Region), Vozdvizhevka,

Novoselovka, & Trudovoye (Zaporozhye Region).

In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 240

soldiers, an infantry fighting vehicle, and six vehicles.

Meanwhile, units of the Dnipro military group ---- defeated the

formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' mountain assault

brigade and two territorial defense brigades in the areas of

Belen'koe, Novoaleksandrovka, and Novomikhailovka

(Zaporozhye Region).

More than 50 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters were eliminated

here. Two armoured combat vehicles, 18 cars, two artillery

pieces, including an M777 howitzer, and an electronic

warfare station ......were destroyed.

* Azov is an organization recognized as a

terrorist organization by the Supreme

Court on August 2, 2022.

_________________________________________

Sergeant Varlamov destroyed an FPV drone

and helped capture Ukrainian positions

May 19th, 9pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Sergeant-Major Yevgeny Varlamov, commanding a self-propelled

artillery unit (SPU), contributed to the capture of fortified

positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the

area of the special military operation (SVO). This

is reported by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

Varlamov was tasked with supporting the Russian troops'

assault groups with artillery fire. Upon arriving at the

position, they camouflaged the self-propelled guns

and awaited signals from the advance units.

When the assault troops launched an attack on the enemy's

fortifications and came under heavy machine gun fire, the

sergeant's crew received the coordinates of the enemy's

firing points --- and responded with their own firepower.

Immediately after the first shot, the gun was attacked by an

enemy FPV drone, but the crew successfully repelled the

attack with small arms. Despite the ongoing drone

attacks, the artillerymen continued to work.

With three accurate hits --- out of five shots, they managed to

suppress 3 enemy firing points. After receiving confirmation

of the success from the forward groups, Varlamov ordered

the squad to prepare for withdrawal. They promptly

abandoned the position, which had been

repeatedly attacked by the drones....

without sustaining any casualties.

Thanks to Varlamov's courage and dedication, as well as his

experience and skills, the assault groups quickly captured

the Ukrainian militants' fortified positions, inflicting

significant losses on them ...and securing an

important line for a further advance into

the enemy's defenses.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the decisive

actions of Private Ruslan Vildanov, who discovered

and destroyed an AFU machine-gun crew.

During the assault on an enemy stronghold, the shooter

discovered an enemy machine gun crew - that was

trying to take advantage of a favorable position

to fire at the advancing group.

At the risk of being spotted, Vildanov took advantage of a

favourable position and eliminated the machine gunners

with a well-aimed grenade launcher shot. He then

joined his group and participated in the capture

of a stronghold, where he eliminated several

opponents with small arms.

Thanks to the competent and prompt actions of the ordinary

soldier, the assault group successfully completed its

combat mission --- of capturing an enemy

stronghold - with minimal losses.

_____________________________________

Russia --- responds to the

Ukrainian Armed Forces'

massive attacks

by Elena Torubarova

(Editor, Russia Dept)

May 19th, 3:50pm

(Lenta.ru)

First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on

Defense, Alexey Zhuravlev, explained the only possible

response to the massive attacks of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine ----- on the regions of Russia. His words

are quoted by "Gazeta.Ru".

In particular, the Russian parliamentarian - called for

destroying the production sites of unmanned aerial

vehicles (UAVs) in Ukraine ------ and stopping new

military supplies from the West.

"The only way to deal with this is to take preventive

measures. Destroy the entire Ukrainian UAV

industry in advance. Stop the West from

supplying components by destroying

bridges and railways. Strike - the

factories --- where drones are

assembled. Destroy --- all of

these training institutions

teaching drone operators

as there are only a few

of them," he said.

At the same time, he emphasized that Russia will only

be able to protect its citizens "if it finally eliminates

the terrorist regime in Kiev."

Zhuravlev drew attention to the tactics of drone attacks in

Ukraine. According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

are trying to overload the Russian air defense system

due to the number of drones.

"Zelensky will strike wherever Western weapons supplied to

Ukraine can reach --- and not in a targeted manner, trying to
overload Russian air defense systems ...and cause as much
damage as possible to residential buildings. In other words

...a swarm of drones will simply fly towards Moscow, and

then - wherever they can reach," the deputy concluded.

Earlier, it was reported that 315 Ukrainian drones were shot

down over Russia on the night of May 19. And then — from

8:00 to 14:00 — 70 more drones of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine ..were shot down.

________________________________

Russia's Nuclear Drills.... are a

Warning to Western Countries

by Taisiya Zakharova

May 19th, 3:41pm

(Vesti.ru)

Expert Karaganov ----- Explains the Need for

Nuclear Drills by the Russian Armed Forces

European opponents of the Russian Federation are planning

to push the world into a global war, so Russia's nuclear

exercises ------ are an important signal for them.

This opinion was expressed by Sergey Karaganov, Scientific

Director of the Faculty of World Economy and International

Affairs at the Higher School of Economics and Chairman

of the Presidium of the Council for Foreign Economic

and Defense Policy.

The expert noted that he was very pleased with the Russian-

Belarusian exercises, which also involve training for the

delivery of nuclear weapons and their deployment on

combat duty.

''But this is not just about the Russian-Belarusian exercises.

At the same time -- there are plans for a huge exercise by

the Russian strategic forces, which coincide.... with the

Belarusian episode, and together --- they are part of a

huge effort. Why? Because we have finally realized

that - unless we significantly and dramatically

increase our focus on nuclear deterrence

and intimidation, our Western, primarily

European, adversaries - will not come

to their senses - until they push the

world into a massive war. In fact,

...this war has already begun,'

said Karaganov.

Earlier, the military expert Yuri Knutov, called the
exercises of the Russian Federation & Belarus
----- a “serious warning” for NATO countries.

______________________________________

Trains have been suspended

in eastern Latvia due to ----

the air threat

May 19th, 3:31pm

(RT.ru)

Train traffic has been suspended in Latvia's eastern border

regions due to a potential threat in the airspace. This was

reported by the Latvian railway operator, Pasazieru

vilciens. The company's information is provided

by the Delfi portal.

The restrictions were imposed on Tuesday around noon.

"Train traffic was halted in the eastern border region at noon

on Tuesday ....until the possible threat in the airspace was

eliminated," the statement said.

According to the carrier, the danger signal is active in

Kraslavsky, Ludzensky, Preilsky, and Rezeknensky

districts, as well as in the city of Rezekne.

Earlier, the LSM portal, citing the national armed forces of

Latvia, reported the introduction of an air threat, in nine

areas of the country due to a possible drone violation

of the border.

________________________________________________

A civilian was killed in

the Belgorod region

when a drone

detonated

May 19th, 2:57pm

(RT.ru)

This information - is provided in a message published on the

Telegram channel of the regional operational headquarters.

"The man died on the spot from his

injuries," the publication notes.

The operational headquarters added that the facade,

glasswork of the chapel, and a car, were damaged

at the attack site.

Earlier, it was reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine

attacked a gas station in the Bryansk region, resulting

in the injury of two people.

_________________________________________________

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered losses

..and were forced to retreat": The Russian

Armed Forces established control over

Volokhovka in the Kharkiv region

by Anastasia Stepanova

May 19th, 11:40am

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Northern

Group of Forces has established control over Volokhovka

in the Kharkiv region. Over the past 24 hours, Russia's

Armed Forces ---- have targeted Ukrainian military

facilities, ammunition depots, long-range UAV

assembly plants, and temporary bases for

Ukrainian fighters & foreign mercenaries

in 152 areas. During this period, the

Russian Air Defense Forces have

downed five aerial bombs and

651 aircraft-type drones.

The soldiers of the Russian Northern Group of Forces have

established control over the village of Volokhovka in the

Kharkiv region. This was reported in the daily briefing

by the Russian Ministry of Defense on the progress

of the special operation.

According to the ministry, the establishment of control over

Volokhovka not only expanded the security zone in the

Kharkiv region, but also allowed for the control of the

road ..connecting the settlements in this sector of

the front.

"To hold the village --- the enemy additionally deployed two

combined groups of mechanized brigade assault troops -

but this did not help them. The Ukrainian Armed Forces

suffered losses and were forced to retreat, abandoning

their positions," the Ministry of Defense said.

"Units of the Northern Group of Forces, simultaneously

advancing in several directions, continue to create a

security zone in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions," the

Defense Ministry said. "The troops are advancing

daily, pushing the enemy away from the state

border ------- to ensure the safety of the

civilian population."

The Sever fighters - also defeated the formations of the

mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
and the territorial defense brigade in the areas of
the settlements of Rubizhne, Riasnoye, and
Budarki (Kharkiv region).

In the Sumy region, the personnel and equipment of the

mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

the territorial defense brigade --- and the border

detachment of the Ukrainian Border Guard

Service were defeated in the areas of

the settlements of Bachevsk,

Volnaya Sloboda,

and Zapselye.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the enemy lost more

than 190 fighters, 22 vehicles, and 2 electronic warfare

stations in the Northern Front's area of responsibility.

In turn, units of the Zapad military group - took advantageous

positions and lines of defense, and destroyed the personnel

and equipment of two mechanized brigades -- an assault

brigade, and a territorial defense brigade in the areas

of Sidorovo and Krasny Lyman (DPR), Shiykovka,

Gorokhovatka, Velikaya Shapkovka, and

Nechvolodovka (Kharkiv region).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces... lost up to 190 soldiers, 4

armoured vehicles, 21 cars, and 3 field artillery pieces.

Units of the Southern Group of Forces improved their position

on the front line. The Southern Group's fighters defeated

formations ---- of the mechanized, motorized infantry

brigades - and the assault regiment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Novoselovka,

Malinovka, Tikhonovka, Rai-Aleksandrovka,

Kramatorsk, and Konstantinovka (DPR).

In this area, the enemy lost up to 160 men, three armoured

vehicles, 25 cars, four artillery pieces, and two electronic

warfare stations.

Meanwhile, units of the Centre group of troops ------ have taken

advantageous positions. The personnel and equipment of 2

mechanized, assault, and airborne brigades, an assault

regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and two

brigades of the National Guard ---- have been

defeated in the areas of Podgavrilovka,

Raipole..... and Novopodgorodnoye

(Dnepropetrovsk Region) Artyom,

Matyashevo.... Dobropolye,

Sergeevka & Kucherov

Yar (DPR).

In this sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost over 280

soldiers, 3 armoured vehicles, 11 cars, 2 field artillery

pieces, and an electronic warfare station.

Units of the Vostok military group ---- advanced into the depths of

the enemy's defenses and defeated formations of a mechanized

brigade.. two assault brigades, two air assault brigades, two

assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, plus - a

territorial defense brigade in the areas of the settlements

of.... Mehetne, Mayak, Volchanskoye (Dnepropetrovsk

Oblast), Lesnoye, Vasynivka, Rovnoye, Chervony

Yar, Vozdvizhevka, and Komsomolskoye

(Zaporizhzhia Oblast).

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost more than 315

fighters, 6 vehicles, 3 armoured combat vehicles, and a

field artillery gun.

Meanwhile, units of the Dnipro military group defeated

formations of the mechanized brigade, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces' unmanned systems brigade and the

marines brigade --- in the areas of Novoraysk,

Tomarino (in Kherson region) Grigorovka,

& Preobrazhenka (Zaporozhye region).

Over 40 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters were eliminated

here. Two armoured combat vehicles, 12 cars, an

artillery gun, and an electronic warfare
station --- were destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces have carried out strikes

on energy and port infrastructure facilities used by the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, ammunition depots, assembly facilities for

long-range UAVs, and temporary locations for Ukrainian

fighters and foreign mercenaries..... in 152 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down five guided

aerial bombs & 651 aircraft-type drones in one day.

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A Russian soldier single-handedly repelled

an attack ------ by five Ukrainian militants

May 18th, 9pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Konstantin Mastenkov, a soldier in the Russian Armed Forces,

successfully repelled an attack by five Ukrainian militants,

continuing to fight - after being wounded. This was

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the agency, Mastenkov detected the enemy

group's approach using a night vision device and was

subsequently ordered to eliminate the target.

The Guardsman, using the terrain features.... stealthily
approached a group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and eliminated the militants. Despite the injuries

he received during the battle, he refused to be

evacuated, provided himself with first aid,

and continued to carry out his combat

mission as part of the assault group.

The Ministry of Defense also praised the actions

of Corporal Maxim Pelevanyuk, who saved the

vehicle under his command from destruction

during a drone attack.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, while traveling

on a motorized all-terrain vehicle, Pelevanyuk was attacked

by enemy unmanned aerial vehicles. Showing courage and

skill, the corporal took cover and used small arms to

shoot down two Ukrainian FPV drones.

Thanks to Pelevanyuk's actions, the supplies

were delivered to the front lines ------ on time.

On May 18, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that

the unmanned aerial vehicle unit of the Vostok military

group had identified and destroyed a defense node of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the village of

Komsomolskoye (Gulyaypolskoye) in the

Zaporizhzhia region.

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The US revealed --- unpopular conditions

for Ukraine to receive a €90 billion loan

by Artem Vereykin (Night Line Editor)

May 18th, 8:52pm

(Lenta.ru)

To receive a loan from the EU in the amount of 90 billion euros,

Ukraine will have to carry out tax reforms. The conditions for

receiving financial assistance were revealed..... by the

Bloomberg agency.

It is claimed that in order to receive part of the 8.4 billion euro

loan, Kyiv will have to increase the share of foreign parcels

subject to a 20% value-added tax. The IMF also demands

that Ukraine implement this unpopular reform in order

to receive 700 million euros.

According to sources, Kiev will receive the first tranche in June.

The second tranche is scheduled for September, and the third

tranche will be received by the end of the year, after all the

reforms have been implemented.

Earlier, it was reported that the EU did not sign documents on

the allocation of the first tranche of a loan to Ukraine for 90

billion euros. "We still have to sign three documents that

are necessary for the allocation of the loan," said the

representative of the EU Commission,

Balyasa Uyvari.

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A woman was killed --------- in an attack by

Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kursk region

May 18th, 8:28pm

(RT.ru)

A woman was killed in an attack by the Ukrainian army

on the village of Markovo in the Kursk region.

This was reported by Governor,

Alexander Khinshtein.

"One of the women was seriously injured. Unfortunately,

she passed away. She was 68 years old," the regional

governor said.

Two more people were injured.

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The head of the TSK in Ukraine

will be tried for torturing the

mobilized soldiers

May 18th, 8:23pm

(RT.ru)

The head of the district TSK in Ivano-Frankivsk region and three

of his subordinates will be tried for torturing mobilized citizens.

This was announced - by the press service of

the State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine.

"Investigators... have established two cases of torture of

mobilized men. The indictment has been sent to court,"

the report said.

In one of the episodes, it is stated that representatives of the

TSK ----- beat a man who refused to undergo a fluorography.

The defendants were taken into custody

without the right to post bail.

Earlier in Odessa, local citizens came into conflict with

military commanders and the police, and also blocked

a car in which there was... a mobilized person.

Prior to that, an employee of the territorial

recruitment centre ------- died from a stab

wound to the neck.

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A man was killed in a drone attack.. on

the Volnovakha-Dmitrievka highway

May 18th, 5:58pm

(DAN)

A man was killed during an attack by an enemy UAV

in the DPR, and two other civilians - were injured.

This was reported by the Head of the Republic,

Denis Pushilin.

"A 1993-born man was killed and a 1983-born man was injured

to a moderate extent during an attack by a Ukrainian Armed

Forces UAV on a civilian vehicle on the Volnovakha-

Dmitrievka highway in the Volnovakha

municipal district," Pushilin said.

Another man, born in 1980, was injured

in a drone attack in Volnovakha.

The Head of the DPR clarified that four residential buildings,

two civil infrastructure facilities, and a passenger car in

Gorlovka, Volnovakha, and Kurakhovsky Municipal

Districts were damaged, due to enemy attacks
in the Republic.

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A military pilot --- called for a strike on Kiev

after Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow

by Olga Kondratieva

May 18th, 4:10pm

(Vesti.ru)

A Russian military expert and administrator of the

Fighterbomber aviation channel, called for a

reconsideration of response tactics, due

to a massive Ukrainian air attack on

Moscow and the Moscow region

on May 17.

Ukrainian militants' drones attacked residential areas and

apartment buildings in the Moscow region the day before.

''I am not calling for retaliatory strikes against civilians and cities.

I am calling for strikes against key targets, that are painful for

the enemy... If there is an airport in Kiev, which is clearly a

dual-use facility today, it should also be targeted and

destroyed. The General Staff and the Verkhovna

Rada are decision-making centres --- so they

should also be destroyed,'' Fighterbomber

channel host said, on the 333 program.

The military pilot emphasized, that the response

should not be focused on dispersing resources

throughout Ukraine, but rather, on targeting

a single city.

He suggested using a combination of drones,

"Oreshnik" missiles, and other weapons -

to maximize their effectiveness.

Earlier, the pro-Russian underground, reported strikes on

the facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - involved

in terrorist attacks on Russian territory. The targets

were located in the west of the city of Odessa.

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Vucic said that Russia will not

allow a military defeat in

the Ukrainian conflict

May 18th, 2:58pm

(RT.ru)

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that it would

not be easy to defeat Russia militarily, and that

Russia would not allow it.

"Those who are already celebrating Russia's defeat

are mistaken. It is not easy to defeat Russia,"

Vucic said, RIA Novosti reports.

The Serbian leader noted that the current situation

remains difficult for Moscow, but urged against

exaggerating the situation. In his opinion,

the best solution to the conflict is a

peaceful resolution.

Vucic also appealed to US President Donald Trump

to make efforts.... to find a peaceful solution.

Earlier, Russian leader's press secretary

Dmitry Peskov, expressed confidence

that Russia will win the SVO.

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One person was killed when a Ukrainian

drone attacked a minibus in the LPR

May 18th, 2:48pm

(RT.ru)

In the LPR, a Ukrainian drone attacked a minibus

traveling on the Lisichansk-Severodonetsk route.

This was announced by the regional

governor, Leonid Pasechnik.

"Three people were injured. Medical personnel

quickly arrived at the scene - and took the

injured to the hospital. However, the

17-year-old girl.... could not be

saved," he wrote on MAX.

The Governor noted: that the

girl would have turned 18...

in ten days.

Earlier, Alexey Likhachev, General Director of the

Rosatom State Corporation, said that the Armed

Forces of Ukraine -- had carried out dozens of

attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power

Plant & Energodar in the Zaporizhzhia

region ---- in a day.

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Military and energy facilities, ports, and

military airfields have been hit: the

Russian Armed Forces have

aunched a massive attack

on targets in Ukraine

by Anastasia Stepanova

May 18th, 11:47am

(RT.ru)

In response to the terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces, Russian troops --- have launched a massive high-

precision strike against Ukrainian military facilities,

according to the Ministry of Defense.

The Russian Armed Forces have targeted military, fuel, energy,

transportation, and port infrastructure used by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces, as well as enemy military airfields.

Meanwhile, Russian military forces continue to

advance deep into the enemy's defenses.

On the night of Monday, May 18th, the Russian Armed Forces

launched a massive strike against facilities associated with

the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the Ministry of

Defense's daily report on the progress of the special

military operation. The ministry emphasized - that

the strike was a response to Ukraine's terrorist

attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure.

"A massive strike was carried out --- using ground-based,

sea-based, and UAV-based precision weapons against

Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities, fuel

and energy, transport, and port infrastructure

used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as

well as military airfields," the

statement said.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces have targeted

temporary locations of Ukrainian armed formations

and foreign mercenaries in 157 areas.

Over the course of the day, Russian air defense systems

shot down five guided aerial bombs and 265 aircraft-

type drones, while the Black Sea Fleet destroyed

an unmanned Ukrainian vessel in the northern

part of the Black Sea.

Situation on the contact line

Units of the Northern Group of Forces improved their tactical

position, and destroyed the manpower and equipment of the

mechanized, airborne brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, the Territorial Defense Brigade, and the

border detachment of the Ukrainian Border

Service in the areas of Pisarevka,

Bachevsk.. and Riasnoye
(Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv Region 2 mechanized brigades and

an assault regiment of the Armed Forces of
Ukraine --- were defeated in the areas of
Ivanovka, Budarki and Zakharivka.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the enemy lost up

to 190 fighters, 24 vehicles, three field artillery pieces,

and two electronic warfare stations in the North's

area of responsibility.

At the same time, units of the Western Group of Forces took

advantageous positions. The three mechanized, assault,

and territorial defense brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine were defeated in the areas of Yaremivka

(Kharkiv Region), Krasny Lyman.... Tatyanivka,

Pryshib, Piskunivka, and Sidorivka (DPR).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 180 soldiers,

two armoured vehicles, 22 cars, an artillery gun, and

three electronic warfare stations.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn, improved

their position on the front line. The soldiers of the Southern

Group of Forces defeated the formations of 2 mechanized

brigades, a mountain assault brigade, and an assault

regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine -- in the
areas of Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Tikhonovka,
and Konstantinovka (DPR).

In this area, the Kiev regime lost up to 90 people, 4
armoured vehicles, including a US' M113 armoured
personnel carrier, 13 vehicles and an artillery gun.

Units of the Centre military group ---- have taken advantageous

positions and have destroyed the personnel and equipment of

3 mechanized, Jaeger, assault, and airborne brigades, an

assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and

4 brigades of the National Guard -- in the areas of

Novogrigorovka, Kucherov Yar, Novy Donbas,

Belitskoe..... Belozerskoe (DPR),

Novopodgorodnoye & Raipole

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost more than 300

soldiers, four armoured combat vehicles, 13 vehicles, a Grad

multiple rocket launcher, and three field artillery pieces,

including a French-made 155mm CAESAR self-

propelled artillery unit. In addition, five

electronic warfare stations....

were destroyed.

Meanwhile, the troops of the Vostok military group advanced
into the depths of the enemy's defenses --- and defeated the

personnel and equipment of the mechanized, assault, and

airborne brigades, the assault regiment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, & the territorial defense brigade

in the areas of Pokrovskoye (Dnepropetrovsk

Region), Omelnik, Kievskoye, & Lesnoye

(Zaporozhye Region).

In this area, Ukraine has lost more than 270 people,

two armoured vehicles, eight cars, and two

field artillery pieces.

Units of the Dnipro military group have defeated formations of

two mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in

the areas of the settlements of Zholotaya Krucha and

Grigorovka (Zaporozhye region). Up to 45 AFU

fighters were eliminated here. 17 vehicles,

two field artillery guns, & an electronic

warfare station --- were destroyed.

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It's all about technology: How armoured

vehicles are repaired in the special

operation zone

May 16th, 9:01pm

(Izvestia.ru)

When damaged equipment is brought back from the front lines,

it is first received by specialists from the repair and

restoration units. Alexander Sokolov (name

changed) is one of them.

He is a specialist in the life cycle support department of the

Uralvagonzavod Concern (UVZ, part of the Rostec State

Corporation). He has over 15 years of experience at

the company, including time spent in field

repair units.

Over the years, he has developed a strong belief that tanks not

only have a personality, but also, a soul. The specialist recalls

how they put the car back into service dozens of times, how

they repaired captured equipment.... and what technical

innovations can be seen in the special operation zone.

Getting to the bottom of the reasons

Alexander Sokolov is one of those specialists who regularly go

on business trips, participating in the repair and restoration

of armoured vehicles in the field.

''I started as a foreman in the tooling shop, and then I went

on to study to become a technician for tracked vehicles,''

he recalls. ''I studied at the Nizhny Tagil Engineering

College, and I was drawn to the management of

complex mechanisms.''

When asked about his work, he talks about

the excitement of being a researcher.

''Finding a defect, determining a malfunction, and repairing it

is important, but it is also very interesting,'' the specialist

explains. ''There are many design solutions that I want

to understand. A tank is a complex mechanism that

requires a thoughtful approach. The most exciting

part of repairing a tank is diagnosing and finding

the cause of the malfunction. This is not a

desk job; everything goes through

your hands.''

With the start of the special military operation, business

trips have become a familiar reality for Alexander.

Repair battalions and field repair shops - are

places where his skills determine whether

a tank will be back in action tomorrow.

But his role goes beyond just repair.

He is the link --- between the

factory's intelligence, and

the battlefield's instincts.

''Damaged equipment is brought to us'' - says an employee of

the Uralvagonzavod. ''We conduct diagnostics, communicate

with the crews, ask what happened. If we see that the guys

do not have enough knowledge on operation, we explain.

They are present during repairs, see how everything is

arranged. And ----- if a problem occurs later, while

performing the task, they can fix it themselves.

''It's not just about basic maintenance. The specialists tell you

how to act in non-standard situations. If the sight is damaged

- how to quickly switch to backup systems. With problems in

the engine and transmission compartment - what to do to

the mechanics, what actions to take --- to preserve the

machine and the crew. They know the tank...... to the

smallest detail and can suggest practical solutions.''

A separate page of Alexander's business trips is his work

with captured equipment. According to him, he has also

encountered US models. One particular story stands

out: the repair battalion's soldiers restored a

severely damaged Abrams tank, restoring

its appearance by straightening the hull

elements - and repainting the vehicle.

Afterward, the tank was sent to the

rear, where it was displayed as

an exhibit, in a museum.

The soul of a tank and a joystick

When asked if a combat vehicle has a soul,

Alexander answers without hesitation.

''There is, there is a soul in the tank!'' he is sure.

''We see for ourselves: there are machines

simply indestructible, invulnerable. How

many hits — put on the move... and it

continues to perform tasks. These

are hero machines!''

According to him, it is important how the crew

treats the machine. The tank "helps",

responds to care - the machine

feels the spirit of the crew.

One of these cases is particularly vivid in the master's

memory. One of the first T-90M "Proryv" tanks... was

sent for repair. The vehicle was regularly returned

after damage, and the specialists restored it

before it was put back into service.

"The tank was so durable that in two years, it was repaired

ten times during my time, and probably 20 times in total.

It was a true hero," Alexander recalls.

With no less interest, the specialist talks about modern

“technical creativity”, on the front line. About “hedge-

hogs” - improved “mangals” made of wire and metal

structures from drones, “king-mangals” that turn a

tank into an almost two-story fortress.

''It's a huge structure. The tank looks almost twice as big

with it. But it really increases the crew's protection.

Sometimes, they use literally anything they have

on hand: metal structures, boards, and

fencing elements.''

Soldiers use everything: wood, pieces of fences, and any

available materials. The main goal is to enhance the

crew's protection.

“The more powerful the frame, the more

confident the guys feel,” he explained.

Alexander was particularly impressed by

what he saw in one of his business trips.

"I saw a promising development by military engineers:

a remote-controlled tank," he recalls. "It's a fully

functional combat vehicle ---- that can be

controlled with a joystick, like a toy.

It moves and turns its turret. It's

very impressive. This --- is not

just a field repair, but a true

engineering feat -------- in

extreme conditions.

The main advantage

According to the expert, one of the key advantages of

domestic armoured vehicles -- is their maintainability

and the ability to quickly put them back into service.

"Any component can be replaced, spare parts arrive

on time, and repairs are completed quickly,"

Alexander emphasizes. "Crews always

return to their tasks quickly."

After the repair is completed, the machine undergoes

a full inspection cycle: first, stationary tests, and

then running tests.

''Only after the tank's full functionality is confirmed, it

returns to carrying out combat missions. There's no

rush. It's an algorithm that has been honed through

experience and years,'' says Alexander.

Crew Talismans and Rituals

It's rare to find any homemade technical modifications

inside tanks. However, personal crew symbols, are

almost always present.

''Everyone has their own talismans: some put a Cheburashka,

some put an icon, some put photos of their children.

Sometimes you get into a tank and there are

pictures of your family. This is part of

everyday life and inner support,''

says the specialist.

This tradition, like the names inscribed on the

armour, dates back to the Great Patriotic War.

As for his habits ..and superstitions related to business

trips, Alexander doesn't have any, and he approaches

travel with a philosophical mindset.

''There are no rituals. The suitcase is always ready.

When a task comes up, I grab my bag and leave,''

he says.

''Of course, I remember my first business trip. It was

unusual: a different city, unfamiliar surroundings,

and you had to think of everything," the

specialist recalls.

"When you're at home, everything is at your fingertips,

but when you're there, your life is in your bag. Then

experience comes.''

Business trips last from a month to two, so the most

important thing after returning, is spending time

with your loved ones.

''First of all, I try to spend time with my family. My son is

seven years old, and we like to go for walks together,

visit sports grounds, and engage in sports. He has

been seeing my work since childhood, and he is

interested in it. On February 23, he asked for

photos and shared them with his friends,

expressing his pride. I hope ---- I am

setting a good example for him.''

Alexander doesn't say loud words about heroism. He just

does his job - "heals armoured patients". And shares his

experience with the crews. And also believes that the

car ...reciprocates to the person.

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A child was killed and ten civilians

were injured in the DPR due to

Kiev's aggression

May 16th, 6:10pm

(DAN.ru)

As a result of Kiev's aggression -- a teenager was killed

today, and ten more civilians of the Republic, including

a child, were injured. This was reported by the Head

of the DPR, Denis Pushilin.

In Shakhtersk, a 2010-born teenager was killed when

an explosive device detonated. Another child, born

in 2013, was moderately injured.

"I express my sincere condolences to the family

and friends of the deceased," Pushilin said.

In the Yasinovatsky municipal district, a 1993-born man

was injured when a civilian car was attacked by

a Ukrainian Armed Forces UAV on the

Donetsk-Gorlovka highway.

In Uglegorsk, in the Yenakiyeve urban district, a 1962-born

woman was seriously injured in an attack by a UAV, and

a 1976-born man was also injured.

On the Svetlodarsk-Debaltsevo highway in the Debaltsevo

urban district, a 1980-born woman and a 1960-born man

were seriously injured in an attack by a UAV on a

civilian vehicle, and another 1992-born man

was also injured.

In the Central City District of Gorlovka, three young men

born in 1997, 1998, and 1999 were injured when an

explosive object was dropped from a UAV.

All victims are receiving qualified medical care.

The Head of the Republic wished them

a speedy recovery.

As a result of the shelling - a residential building, a civilian

infrastructure facility, and one truck and three cars were

damaged in Yenakievo, Debaltseve, and Gorlovka.

Earlier, it was reported about an attack by a Ukrainian

drone in the Belgorod region, which resulted in a

teenager being injured.

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In Donetsk, houses and cars were damaged

during a night attack by Ukrainian drones

May 16th, 12:56pm

(DAN.ru)

Several residential buildings and cars in the Voroshilovsky

district of Donetsk were damaged as a result of a night

time drone attack. This was reported today by the

head of the city district, Alexey Kulemzin.

The facades were damaged by shrapnel, and windows were

broken in private homes and high-rise buildings --- on Mira

Avenue, Shkolny Boulevard, and 50-Letiya SSSR Street.

Several cars were also damaged. According to the

mayor, no civilians were injured.

Currently, the municipal workers are working to

eliminate the consequences of the shelling.

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By aircraft - and drones: The Russian Armed Forces

have destroyed the airfield and port infrastructure

used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

by Anton Kuznetsov

May 16th, 10:50 am

(RT.ru)

Russian troops have targeted energy, transport, airfield, and port

infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as well as

UAV assembly sites and temporary locations for Ukrainian

fighters and foreign mercenaries. Additionally, six

unmanned Ukrainian boats were destroyed in

the northwestern part of the Black Sea.

Russian troops continue to carry out the special military

operation. Units of the Northern Group of Forces have

improved their tactical position and defeated the

formations of two mechanized brigades ---- an

air-mobile brigade and an assault regiment

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine... in the

areas of the settlements of Velikaya

Pisarevka, Zapselye, Novaya Sich,

Popovka, Khoten & Chervonaya

Zarya - in the Sumy region.

The personnel and equipment of the mechanized brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine & three territorial defense brigades

were destroyed in the areas of the settlements of Budarki,

Volokhovka, Granov, Mitrofanovka, and Ryasnoye in the

Kharkiv region. The militants - lost over 180 people,
an armoured combat vehicle, and 11 vehicles.

In turn, the units of the Western Group of Forces - as a result of

their active operations, liberated the settlements of Borovaya

and Kut'kovka in the Kharkiv region and defeated the

personnel and equipment of two mechanized and

assault brigades of Ukraine's Armed Forces

in the areas of the settlements of Velyka

Shapkivka, Horokhovatka, Studenok,

Chervonyi Oskol in Kharkiv region

...plus Krasnyi Lyman, Mayaki,

Svyatogorsk, & Sidorovo, in

Donetsk People's Republic.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 170 fighters, an

armoured combat vehicle, 23 vehicles, two field artillery

pieces, an electronic warfare station, and a counter-

battery warfare station.

Meanwhile, units of the Southern Group of Forces improved their

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

assault, mountain-assault brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine and the Territorial Defense Brigade ------ were

defeated in the areas of the settlements of Artem,
Konstantinovka, Nikolaevka, Orekhovatka,

Rai-Aleksandrovka, and Tikhonovka

in the DPR.

Ukrainian militants have lost up to 105 soldiers, three

armoured vehicles, 12 cars, and a field artillery gun.

Units of the Centre group of troops - have taken advantageous

positions and lines. Russian troops have inflicted damage on

the manpower and equipment of the mechanized, assault,

& airborne brigades, the assault regiment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, and three brigades of the National

Guard in the areas of the settlements of Vasilevka,

Dobropolye, Novofedorovka, Svyatogorivka, and

Sergeevka in the Donetsk People's Republic,

Novopavlovka, and Novopodgorodnoye
in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Ukrainian armed forces have lost over 270 soldiers,

nine armoured vehicles, and 11 cars.

Units of the Vostok military group --- continue to advance into the

depths of the enemy's defenses. They have inflicted damage on

the manpower and equipment of the mechanized, assault, and

airborne-assault brigades & three assault regiments of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, in the areas of Gavrilovka,

Dobropasovo in the Dnipropetrovsk region and

Vozdvizhevka, Danilovka & Novosolonoe

in the Zaporizhzhia region.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 255 soldiers, an

armoured combat vehicle, six vehicles, an artillery gun,

and a Grad multiple rocket launcher.

Units of the Dnipro military group -- defeated the formations

of three mechanized and mountain-assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of the settlements

of Kamyshevakha, Kirovo, Malokaterinovka, Odarovka,

and Preobrazhenka in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Up to 65 military personnel, an armoured combat vehicle,

15 vehicles, an electronic warfare station, plus.. a

counter-battery warfare station, were destroyed.

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

artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed energy,

transport, airfield, and port infrastructure used by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces, as well as UAV assembly

sites and the temporary locations of Ukrainian

armed formations and foreign mercenaries

in 152 areas.

12 guided aerial bombs, two US-made HIMARS multiple rocket

launchers, and 353 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles -

were shot down by air defense systems.

The Black Sea Fleet destroyed 6 unmanned Ukrainian Armed

Forces boats..... in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.

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Exclusive

Russian Deputy commented on the end of

the special military operation ---- in 2026

by Anastasia Berdnikova (correspondent

for the operational information dept)

May 16th, 4;01am

(Lenta.ru)

The conflict in Ukraine.. is nearing its end, according to the

State Duma Deputy, Alexander Tolmachev. In an interview

with Lenta.ru, he said the Russian army is increasing its
modern weapons, which have no analogues in the

world, and is making progress.

According to him, the Ukrainian side.. is running out of steam.

After the ''redistribution of attention'' from Western sponsors

and the refusal of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

to follow the instructions of EU and US interests, the

usefulness of Kiev in the West ...is declining, the

parliamentarian said.

"Negotiations have failed due to the stubbornness, greed, and

stupidity of the Ukrainian regime. The corruption scandals

and interviews with Zelensky's former press secretary

speak volumes," the deputy said.

At the same time, he said, Russia has tested a new combat

tactic, which is bringing the country.... closer to victory.

Earlier, Zelensky said that Russia was allegedly preparing

missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian decision-making

centres. According to him, the list allegedly included

almost 20 political centres and military facilities.