This morning, Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on 15 Ukrainian regions, primarily targeting critical civilian infrastructure and our energy system. Our partners can help us end Russian terror sooner by allowing Ukraine’s long-range strikes on all legitimate military targets on Russian territory, using their air defence capabilities to down missiles and drones close to their airspace – Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba.
Ukraine’s Kursk offensive poses serious questions about the credibility of Russia’s sabre-rattling and the rationality behind the West’s abundance of caution, as it is surely the reddest of all red lines. If Russia was at all serious about a possible nuclear escalation, this would be the moment to make good on its many threats. Putin has responded by seeking to downplay the invasion while pretending that everything is still going according to plan – The Atlantic Council.
On August 7, 2023, Ukrainian forces achieved confirmed advances of up to 10 kilometers into Russia's Kursk Oblast during ongoing mechanized offensive operations on Russian territory. Geolocated footage from August 6 and 7 indicated that Ukrainian armored vehicles reached positions along the 38K-030 route, approximately 10 kilometers from the border. Reports suggest that Ukrainian forces have penetrated at least two Russian defensive lines and seized significant territory, with at least 45 square kilometers claimed as captured since the operation began. Ukrainian forces reportedly took control of several settlements, including Nikolaevo-Daryino and Darino, and were actively operating within Lyubimovka. Russian sources indicated that Ukrainian troops were advancing along key highways, engaging in combat in the vicinity of Korenovo and Sudzha. The Sudzha checkpoint and nearby gas distribution station were reportedly captured, along with over 40 Russian prisoners of war. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin characterized the Ukrainian incursions as a "large-scale provocation" but assured that the situation was under control. Military officials appeared to downplay the severity of the incursion despite internal criticisms from Russian milbloggers regarding the military's preparedness and response to Ukrainian offensives. Some Russian commentators expressed dissatisfaction with the military command's failure to anticipate or prevent the incursions, suggesting that Russian leadership was underestimating the capabilities and intentions of Ukrainian forces. Additionally, reports surfaced that Ukrainian forces successfully downed Russian helicopters using first-person view (FPV) drones, demonstrating an evolution in their drone warfare tactics. This development indicates a significant enhancement in Ukraine's drone operations, which could counterbalance Russian air capabilities. Ukrainian intelligence suggested that the Russian offensive potential may culminate within one to two months, aligning...
Even with Russia’s “superior aviation” and “very strong” air defences, Kyiv has a plan to retake Crimea. The UAF will do “everything possible to reach the internationally recognised borders of 1991. We must win… to free our citizens who are in the occupied territories and are suffering”, according to UAF Commander-in-Chief, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi.
On November 24th, the Ukrainian Air Force sounded an alarm over a potential Russian attack, revealing the presence of Shahed UAVs near the border of Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. The Air Force issued warnings and urged residents to seek shelter.
The demobilization of conscripts in Ukraine is set to commence soon, marking a significant development in defense strategy. Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, highlighted the deliberation on this matter during a recent meeting.
United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, drew a stark comparison between Russian President Vladimir Putin’s use of food as a weapon in Ukraine and the historical atrocities of Joseph Stalin during the Holodomor.
In a recent incident on the night of November 19, Ukraine’s air defense forces successfully intercepted and shot down 15 out of 20 “Shahed-136/131” type UAVs launched by an unidentified enemy. The attack originated from the north, specifically the Kursk region in Russia.
Ukrainian Intelligence Officer, Andrii Yusov, discusses Russia’s persistent threats to Ukraine, highlighting concerns about potential terrorist attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. The intelligence suggests that Russia, despite changes in missile stockpiles, continues production.
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