Author: Stefan Korshak
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has shifted its operations to the Sea of Azov, where Kiev’s efforts to sink Russian warships have escalated. The Sea of Azov presents challenges for large vessels, making it harder for the fleet to evade Ukrainian attacks using drones and precision-guided missiles. Kremlin ordered major warships to gather in the Sea of Azov for exercises, relocating from the Black Sea ports. Ukrainian attempts to attack Russian vessels in the Black Sea were countered using helicopters, prompting the fleet’s move. The recent maneuvers in the Sea of Azov saw Ukrainian drones targeting Russian vessels near mainland Russia,…
Ukraine is gearing up to operate a fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft that will be strategically placed in third-party countries to protect them from potential attacks by Russia, Brigadier General Serhiy Holubtsov revealed in a recent interview. The aim is to have a reserve of aircraft stored in secure bases outside Ukraine to ensure operational readiness and quick replacement of faulty planes. While the exact numbers are yet to be finalized, Ukraine plans to initially operate a small number of F-16s in low-risk missions. The use of NATO facilities in Poland and Romania is being considered for maintenance and operations…
Despite Russian claims of advancing in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled attacks, causing heavy casualties for Russian troops. Recent assaults near Vovchansk and Liptsy show weak efforts without heavy support, easily dismantled by Ukrainian defenses. Notably, drone units, such as Robert Brovdi’s ‘Ptachki Brovdi,’ have been strategically deployed to counter Russian offensives. These units, mostly crowdfunded, are disrupting Russian attacks in the northern sector with precision strikes on tanks, infantry vehicles, and individual soldiers. Reports from both Ukrainian and Russian sources paint a picture of Russian assaults failing against Ukrainian defenses, backed by powerful artillery and drone…
A daring Ukrainian strike using long-range kamikaze drones and modified anti-ship missiles targeted an oil and fuel storage facility in the Russian port city of Kavkaz, setting three fuel reservoirs ablaze on May 31. Both Russian and Ukrainian sources confirmed the attack, highlighting the use of missiles and drones to carry it out. Ukraine’s General Staff claimed responsibility for the strike, attributing it to Neptune missiles fired by a “strike group” that successfully hit the oil terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai region. The missile attack was reportedly accompanied by a swarm of drones, causing significant damage. The strike marked a…
Kremlin strategists in Ukraine are utilizing glide bombs and ground assaults across the front line, facing heavy losses despite limited progress. Russian attacks consist of small infantry groups or small armored vehicle columns, with Kyiv Post survey showing Kremlin’s initiative despite some Ukrainian counterattacks. In the north Kharkiv sector, ground activity has slowed, with air strikes targeting Ukrainian defenses. Ukrainian forces, like the 82nd Air Assault Brigade, have repelled Russian assaults and maintained ground. The 3rd Assault Brigade claimed to have inflicted heavy casualties on Russian troops, capturing prisoners in recent fighting. The ongoing conflict in various sectors of Ukraine,…
Ukraine’s Armed Forces (AFU) launched a mass long-range missile strike on a Russian military base in Luhansk, resulting in a significant blaze visible for kilometers. The strike targeted buildings and an airfield occupied by Moscow’s troops since 2014. Reports indicated that an aircraft repair facility used by Russian forces was also hit. Despite the fires, there were no immediate reports of casualties. Both Russian and Ukrainian sources confirmed the extensive damage caused by the strikes. Local sources mentioned that Russian air defenses tried to intercept the incoming weapons but were largely unsuccessful. The Ukrainian strike was believed to have utilized…
A recent clash in east Ukraine saw a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) take heavy fire but another Bradley arrived in the nick of time to evacuate the crew safely. Despite being bombarded by Russian rockets, shells, and explosive drones, the US vehicle managed to get everyone out unharmed. The heroic rescue was captured in a video by Ukraine’s 47th Mechanized Brigade, showcasing the bravery and resilience of the Bradley IFVs. The damaged vehicle was surrounded by artillery rounds as the second Bradley rushed to the scene. Amid smoke and chaos, all three crewmen made it aboard just in time,…
Ukrainian pilots and ground crew trained on the US F-16 fighter aircraft are gearing up for combat missions against the Russian Air Force this summer. The first batch of Ukrainian F-16 pilots have completed training in Tucson and will now undergo advanced training in Europe before anticipated combat sorties in June or July. The UK has taken the lead in training newly recruited F-16 pilot candidates and experienced Ukrainian pilots in military aviation-specific English. Alongside the pilot training, dozens of Ukrainian aircraft technicians are receiving English language training to engage with coalition support. Ukraine has recently launched long-range strikes against…
A French SCALP cruise missile strike targeted and devastated an office building used by Russian army leadership in Luhansk, Ukraine. Reports suggest the top commander of Kremlin forces in the southern front of the Russo-Ukrainian War was wounded in the attack. The strike hit a building in Yuvileine where Russian army leadership was meeting, resulting in casualties among Russian service members. The wounded included Col. Gen. Gennadiy Anashkin, commander of Russia’s southern military district. Independent media sources confirmed the attack, showcasing substantial damage and injuries. Video footage captured multiple explosions and rising smoke in the area. Anashkin, a highly decorated…
Recent reports confirm that Ukrainian precision-guided missiles successfully sank a Russian armed minesweeper and likely destroyed a modern guided missile boat in Sevastopol. The Russian minesweeper Kovrovets, belonging to the Black Sea Fleet, was targeted and sunk at its moorings in an attack on May 19. The Ukrainian Navy’s attack marks a significant military achievement against Russian naval forces in the region. The targeted minesweeper, Kovrovets, is a Project 266M vessel with a crew of 68 men. Additionally, the attack also targeted the Tsyklon, a Project 22800 guided missile corvette utilized by the Russian navy. The use of US-manufactured long-range…