Zarina Zabrisky

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 347: Russia attempts to encircle Bakhmut

Daily overview — Summary report, February 5 A map of the approximate situation on the ground in Ukraine as of 00:00 UTC 05/02/23. There have been no notable changes to control since the last update. pic.twitter.com/4A6FnWJrBw — War Mapper…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 345: Von der Leyen believes Ukraine will become an EU member

The scale of Russian paramilitary Wagner Group’s convict recruitment programme has probably significantly reduced from its peak between summer and autumn 2022. The Russian Federal Penal Service (FSIN) figures released on 31 January 2023 reported a…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 343: Ukraine shows progress in the fight against corruption in 2022

Russian forces continued offensive operations along the Donetsk Oblast front line. ‘HRW’s allegations that Ukraine used banned mines are outrageous and play into Russia’s hands’ – human rights activists. Ukraine shows progress in the fight against…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 341: Russians continue offensive on three fronts, despite losses – Ukraine’s General Staff

Russians continue offensive on three fronts, despite losses – Ukraine’s General Staff. Russian troops attack Ukrainian positions in Luhansk Oblast with huge numbers of infantry – Oblast Head. Kherson under massive Russian artillery attack, hospital…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 339: “Acute situation” in Bakhmut and Vuhledar–Zelenskyy.

“Acute situation” in Bakhmut and Vuhledar–Zelenskyy. EU prolongs sanctions against Russia by another six months. US designates Russia’s Wagner group a transnational criminal organization. #338dayofwar ⚡The situation at the front, and in particular in…

South Ukraine remains a delicacy for Russia – defense spox Humeniuk

Russia dreamed of cutting Ukraine off the sea, but now the great waterway of the Dnipro and a lack of long-range weapons stands between Ukrainian troops and their further offensive on the Russian invaders. Natalia Humeniuk, head of the joint press…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 337: US, EU to send tanks to Ukraine

31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine: an equivalent of one Ukrainian tank battalion – US President Biden. Ukraine is to receive 80 battle tanks from Europe. 12 countries (Poland, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Finland, Netherlands, Canada, and others)…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 335: Estonia, Latvia, Russia: tensions rise

— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) January 23, 2023 Record-high 86% of Ukrainians support the country’s accession to NATO, poll shows. Public support for Ukraine’s accession to NATO among Ukrainians has increased once again in recent months…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 333: “Ukraine will get all the help in needs.”- Biden

“Ukraine will get all the help in needs,” Biden responded to a question about Leopard tanks. Ukrainian Defense Minister satisfied by Ramstein meeting, says not all aid was publicly disclosed. The US and its allies agreed to introduce two price caps…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 331: EU Parliament pushes for special tribunal for Russian crimes in Ukraine

European Parliament pushes for special tribunal to punish Russian crimes in Ukraine. European countries to supply more weapons to Ukraine. President of the European Council Charles Michel said tanks “must be delivered” to Ukraine and “No free Europe…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 329: Leopard tanks for Ukraine on Gemany’s new defense minister’s priority agenda

US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for the first time. The Netherlands to send Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine along with the US and Germany. Germany said tanks will be the first item on the agenda of the new defense minister.…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 327: 3 children among 40 killed in the Dnipro missile strike

3 children among 40 killed in the Dnipro missile strike. Fighting for Soledar continues. Leopards cannot be delivered to Ukraine earlier than 2024 even if Berlin approves delivery tomorrow. Daily overview — Summary report, January 16, 2023 A map of…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 325: Harsh battles for Soledar continue

Losses of the Russian army Humanitarian Ukrainian settlements that no longer exist due to constant fighting – Luhansk Oblast Head. The head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Serhii Haidai, stated at the 12 January briefing that the…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 323: Russian Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov to oversee the military campaign in Ukraine

Heavy fighting has continued around the town of Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, and on the approaches to Kremina, Luhansk Oblast. Russia has not captured the entire Soledar despite several claims. Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov to replace…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 321: Russian troops resume the assault on Soledar

Russian troops resume the assault on Soledar. Russia’s Soledar axis is highly likely an effort to envelop Bakhmut from the north, and to disrupt Ukrainian lines of communication. The UK is considering supplying Ukraine with tanks for the first time…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 317: “Christmas truce” or “cynical trap”?

Putin has ordered a “Christmas truce” which may be a “cynical trap,” Ukrainian officials warned. Prigozhin claims that prisoners who volunteered with the Wagner Group in Ukraine received pardons. Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted a successful…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 315: Russia destroys an ice arena in Donetsk Oblast

Losses of the Russian army According to the Ukrainian military, the Russian army lost about 720 servicemen, 2 tanks, 6 artillery systems and 6 armored combat vehicles, as well as an air defense system, in the past 24 hours. Source: General Staff of…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 313: Russia targets Ukraine’s residential areas, not civilian infrastructure on New Year’s Eve

Daily overview — Summary report, January 2, 2023 The General Staff’s operational update regarding the Russian invasion as of 18.00 pm, January 2, 2023 is in the dropdown menu below: Military Updates Russia has a missile stockpile only for two more…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 311: “We will win this war” – Zelenskyy

20 decisive battles by Forbes 👉Battle for Kyiv, February 24 – April 2 (37 days). Russia suffered losses on the outskirts of Kyiv and retreated 👉Battle for Kherson, February 24 – March 2 (6 days) 👉Battle for Kharkiv, 24.02 – 11.09 (220 days)…

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 309: Ukraine’s near-future goals – liberation, restoration, returning citizens home

Ukraine’s near-future goals are its liberation and restoration, returning citizens home, and rapprochement with key partners, says Zelenskyy. Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations toward Kreminna. Electricity deficit in Ukrainian…