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Ukraine Drone Strike Kills Russian General Grunis, Days After Putin Awarded Him Hero Medal
war-and-conflict25 days ago

Ukraine Drone Strike Kills Russian General Grunis, Days After Putin Awarded Him Hero Medal

Ukrainian drone forces confirmed the death of Russian Major General Anton Grunis on September 12 in occupied Donetsk Oblast. Grunis, commander of the 4th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, had recently received the Hero of Russia medal from President Vladimir Putin for claiming the capture of Kostiantynivka, a claim Ukraine and Western analysts dispute. The killing marks the seventh high-ranking Russian commander eliminated by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. Concurrently, a Ukrainian partisan group claimed sabotage at a Voronezh missile component plant, while a new poll indicates 40% of Ukrainians are prepared to relocate this winter if conditions worsen. Russia also announced plans for a new prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast as part of a broader expansion of detention facilities.

via kyivindependent.com|
#anton-grunis#drone-warfare#kostiantynivka
Ukraine kills Russian general days after he received Hero of Russia medal for disputed city claim
ukraine-war-briefing26 days ago

Ukraine kills Russian general days after he received Hero of Russia medal for disputed city claim

Ukrainian drone forces killed Major General Anton Grunis on September 12, just weeks after he received Russia’s highest military honor for claiming the capture of Kostiantynivka, a city Ukraine and Western analysts say remains contested. The death highlights the gap between Russian propaganda and battlefield reality, as Grunis had personally briefed Vladimir Putin on the supposed victory. Meanwhile, Russian strikes killed five in a bus attack and injured others across Ukraine, while a Russian drone recovered in the Baltic Sea near Poland has sparked a legal investigation. Britain also named a 40-year-old intelligence officer, Maj Paul Wilks, who died in a road crash in Ukraine.

via The Guardian|
#anton-grunis#drone-strikes#kostiantynivka
Russia hit by 500-plus Ukrainian drones in deadly overnight barrage
europe4 months ago

Russia hit by 500-plus Ukrainian drones in deadly overnight barrage

More than 500 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, with air defences intercepting 556 drones across 14 regions and Crimea. In the Moscow region, three people were killed and four wounded as debris damaged residential buildings and a construction site near an oil/gas refinery; Moscow authorities said over 80 drones were shot down in the city with minor damage reported. Kyiv framed the strikes as justified, while diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled as fighting continues.

via France 24|
#drones#europe#russia
Ukraine edges forward as Russia's advance stalls in 2026, ISW reports
europe5 months ago

Ukraine edges forward as Russia's advance stalls in 2026, ISW reports

An ISW assessment finds Russia ceded about 116 square kilometers in April 2026—the first such loss since Aug 2024—while Ukraine gained ground in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia, reflecting a slower Russian advance and a shift to attritional warfare aided by drones and Ukraine's harassing tactics; Moscow faces recruitment challenges and communications restrictions after Starlink and Telegram blocks, suggesting large-scale offensives are unlikely this year.

via France 24|
#europe#russia#russian-military
Ivan Fedotov Overcomes Russian Challenges to Join NHL's Flyers
sports2 years ago

Ivan Fedotov Overcomes Russian Challenges to Join NHL's Flyers

Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov's journey to the NHL was delayed due to mandatory military service and contractual disputes with CSKA Moscow, but he has finally joined the Philadelphia Flyers. The 27-year-old, who stands at 6-foot-7, is eager to contribute to the team's playoff push and is open to a contract extension. Fedotov's perseverance through adversity has impressed the Flyers' management, and he is now focused on making an impact in the NHL after successful stints in the KHL and the 2022 Olympics.

via The Athletic|
#ivan-fedotov#khl#nhl
"Fatal Crash: Russian Military Plane Carrying 15 People Goes Down"
accidents-and-disasters2 years ago

"Fatal Crash: Russian Military Plane Carrying 15 People Goes Down"

A Russian military Il-76 transport plane crashed during takeoff in the Ivanovo region with 15 people on board, including eight crew members and seven passengers. The Defence Ministry suspects an engine fire as the cause and has dispatched investigators to the scene. This incident adds to a series of disastrous events involving high-value aircraft amid the Ukrainian war, with reports of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia.

via Euronews|
#accidents-and-disasters#investigation#ivanovo-region
"Putin's Chilling Warning: West's Troop Deployment to Ukraine Risks Nuclear War"
international-relations2 years ago

"Putin's Chilling Warning: West's Troop Deployment to Ukraine Risks Nuclear War"

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West against sending troops to Ukraine, cautioning that it could lead to nuclear war and the destruction of civilization. He referenced French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion of sending Western troops to Ukraine and emphasized Russia's capability to strike Western targets with nuclear weapons. Putin also highlighted Russia's military progress in Ukraine and announced plans to bolster its military presence along its Western border to counter NATO expansion. Additionally, he discussed Russia's economy, social support programs for families, and health policy, while praising those who have served in the war in Ukraine.

via CNN|
#international-relations#nuclear-war#russian-military
"Russia's Aggressive Moves in Ukraine Escalate After Avdiivka"
international-relations2 years ago

"Russia's Aggressive Moves in Ukraine Escalate After Avdiivka"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the military to prepare for further advances into Ukraine following the fall of the town of Avdiivka, where he claimed Ukrainian troops fled in chaos. Putin emphasized the need to treat captured Ukrainian soldiers in accordance with international conventions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba blamed the U.S. Congress' delay in approving a large aid package for the loss of Avdiivka, warning that Russia does not intend to pause or withdraw. The conflict in Ukraine has intensified, with both sides reporting casualties and losses as Moscow seeks to grind down Ukrainian forces.

via Reuters|
#avdiivka#international-conflict#international-relations
"Avdiivka: Russian T-55 Tank Attack Ends in Disaster"
international-conflict2 years ago

"Avdiivka: Russian T-55 Tank Attack Ends in Disaster"

After the Ukrainian army's 110th Mechanized Brigade ran out of ammunition and had to retreat from Avdiivka, the Russian army attacked in multiple sectors. However, the Ukrainian 65th Mechanized Brigade successfully repelled a Russian assault group, inflicting heavy casualties and destroying numerous Russian tanks and fighting vehicles. Despite Russian losses, they are mobilizing more troops and restoring long-stored vehicles to make up for their casualties, while the Ukrainians struggle with ammunition shortages due to blocked U.S. aid.

via Forbes|
#avdiivka#international-conflict#russia