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The Ukraine claims Nine surrendering drone operators were killed by Russia
DeepState, a Ukrainian battlefield research site affiliated with Ukraine's defense ministry, claims the prisoners of war were shot on October 10 near the Russian region of Kursk. Ukraine alleges Russian troops killed nine of its "drone operators and contractors" after they surrendered. DeepState, a Ukrainian battlefield research website affiliated with Ukraine's defense ministry, claims the prisoners of war were killed on October 10 in the Russian area of Kursk, where Kyiv launched its assault in August.
Sources indicate North Koreans joined Russian forces in Ukraine
North Korean military engineers have been deployed to assist Russia in targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles, and North Koreans operating in Ukrainian-occupied territory have already been killed, according to top authorities in Kyiv and Seoul. There are dozens of North Koreans behind Russian borders, working on "launcher systems for KN-23 missiles." North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, travelled to Russia last year for a summit with Vladimir Putin, during which the two men strengthened their growing ties through a secret arms deal.
Russian court sentences US citizen to nearly seven years for’mercenary’
After a closed-door trial, a Russian court sentenced a US citizen to six years and ten months in prison for fighting for Ukraine as a mercenary. According to investigators, Stephen Hubbard, originally from Michigan, was paid $1,000 a month to serve in a Ukrainian territorial defence unit in the eastern city of Izyum, where he has been since 2014. They claimed the 72-year-old signed up in February 2022, shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion, and was given training, guns, and ammo.
Russian views of Israel-Iran escalation: chaos desirable, war terrible
Anna Levina, a Russian researcher and photographer-documentarian based in Beirut, has been stockpiling supplies in anticipation of Israel's assault on Lebanon, and she has had non-perishables in her kitchen since last October when Hezbollah and Israel began firing missiles at each other. "The feeling is, of course, unpleasant, but I've been waiting for this moment for a year," Levina said of Israel's major escalation of missile strikes on numerous sections of Lebanon, including Beirut, during the past two weeks, which has killed over 2,000 people. On Tuesday, Israel also announced the start of ground operations in southern Lebanon, where its forces have since clashed with Hezbollah fighters.
Russia secures Vuhledar supply route; Ukraine reduces firepower gap
Russia conquered Vuhledar on the Donetsk-Zaporizhia border this week after an 18-month battle for the town. Vuhledar is located on elevated land near a railway line that carries supplies from Russian-occupied Crimea. Its occupation deprives Ukrainian forces of the ability to disrupt Russian supply routes. They also give Russia control of the nearby H-15 highway, which might help them "eliminate the wide Ukrainian salient in western Donetsk Oblast," according to the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank.
Russians claim the vital city of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine
Russian troops have taken entire control of the eastern city of Vuhledar, which Ukrainian forces have been defending since the start of Moscow's full-fledged assault two and a half years earlier. On Wednesday, Ukraine's eastern military leadership acknowledged that they had urged troops still fighting in areas of the Vuhledar to retreat to prevent being trapped. For more than two years, Russia has attempted to seize this city in order to march further north and reach regional transportation hubs like Kurakhove and Pokrovsk.
Can Russia’s Military Challenge NATO After Ukraine War?
Russia's army has expanded rapidly during the Ukraine conflict. However, its increased numbers have not compensated for inadequate training and equipment shortages. Moscow has relied on attrition, using large-scale forces to wear down Ukraine’s military. Learning from initial setbacks, Russia now deploys elite units like marines, airborne VDV, and Spetsnaz forces for offensive operations, equipping them with better gear and extended training. The Russian military has shifted from brigades to divisions to absorb high casualties. Divisions, being larger, can endure losses and continue fighting, while brigades proved unsustainable in heavy combat.
Experts warn Putin’s new nuclear ‘red line’ could signal dangerous escalation
Vladimir Putin’s latest expansion of scenarios for using nuclear weapons aims to strike fear in the West, with experts warning this could lead to a "very unpleasant surprise." On Wednesday, Putin broadened the conditions under which Russia might use nuclear weapons, particularly if Western leaders allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. Nikolai Sokov, a former Soviet and Russian diplomat, emphasized that this move was intended to send a "very clear message": any escalation that crosses these boundaries could mean nuclear war. Sokov expressed concern over the dismissive attitude some have taken, noting that the situation is unfamiliar and ignoring the risks could lead to devastating consequences.
Putin dismisses ICC war crimes warrant during visit to Mongolia
Vladimir Putin's formal visit to Mongolia began without incident, as Ulaanbaatar rejected an arrest warrant for the Russian president. On Tuesday, Putin arrived in Mongolia's capital to meet with the country's leader, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh and was greeted by an honour guard. Mongolia has rejected efforts to arrest the Russian leader on an international warrant. Mongolia is a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which issued an arrest warrant against Putin last year for suspected war crimes in Ukraine, including the deportation of minors to Russia.
Ukraine hopes that their push into Russia influences the fate of the war
"Every war ends with diplomacy. It is not the warriors in the trenches that determine when." Arni joined the Ukrainian army in 2022 to ensure his country's survival. When we meet again 30 months later, he describes a new motivation. "Peace." "No one likes war, and we want to end it," he says, leaning against his camouflaged pick-up truck.
Putin expresses worry about Gaza civilian casualties to Abbas
Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas that he is "concerned" about the large number of Palestinian civilian casualties in Gaza. In a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday, Abbas described Russia as one of the Palestinian people's "dearest friends," while Putin reiterated Russia's support for a two-state solution. "Everyone is fully aware that, sadly, Russia must now protect its interests and its people with armaments in hand. But what is going on in the Middle East, particularly in Palestine, does not go unnoticed by us," Putin stated, according to a Kremlin transcript
Russia expands evacuations to second border after Ukraine offensive
Russia is evacuating residents from a second border region as Ukraine continues its surprise week-long attack within the country. According to Russian official media, "enemy action" along the border has forced the relocation of around 11,000 people in the Belgorod region. Belgorod is located adjacent to Kursk, where Ukrainian troops made a surprise invasion into Russian territory last Tuesday.