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RIA Novosti: Ukrainian 159th Brigade

Command Hides Real Losses

on the Front

March 15th, 4:35am

(RT.ru)

The command of the 159th Separate Mechanized Brigade of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine underestimates the actual

losses of the unit in the Kharkiv region.

This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference

to Russian law enforcement agencies.

According to the agency's interlocutor, the Ukrainian Armed

Forces command is registering the deceased militants as

missing in another region.

"It is assumed that this is how the 'officers' of the 159th

OMBR are trying to hide the unit's real losses in their

area of responsibility," the security forces said.

Earlier, it was reported that the 23rd Engineering Regiment

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is suffering significant

losses ..due to the transfer of engineers to assault

units in the Kharkiv region.

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Law enforcement agencies reported

the evacuation of the bodies..... of

Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters

by the Russian Armed Forces

March 15th, 3:19am

(Izvestia.ru)

Russian Armed Forces servicemen are removing the bodies

of Ukrainian militants from the combat line. This was

reported by Russian law enforcement agencies

on March 15.

"A significant number of Ukrainian soldiers' bodies....

remain in the plantations - until they are evacuated

by Russian soldiers," the security forces told TASS.

It is clarified that evacuations take

place ...when the situation allows.

On March 14th, Russian security agencies reported that

Ukrainian territorial defense fighters ----- who had been

kidnapped by members of the 225th Separate Assault
Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had been

sent on “meat assaults”.

According to the source, even politicians and public

figures ---- have received threats for criticizing the

225th unit.

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Senior Sergeant Launikonis eliminated

two Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters

in combat in the SVO zone

March 14th, 9:05pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Senior Sergeant Alvydas Launikonis engaged in combat and

eliminated two militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) with targeted fire in the area of the special

military operation (SVO). This was reported by

the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The senior sergeant was carrying out a combat mission to hold

a stronghold that had been captured by the enemy. Under the

cover of mortar fire, enemy units launched an offensive ----

to retake the stronghold and attack the Russian

assault troops.

Being on the front line, Launikonis detected the enemy's

movement in a timely manner, took an advantageous

position and entered the battle.

Showing determination and self-control, he destroyed two AFU

soldiers with targeted fire from weapons ------ preventing their

attempt to bypass from the flank. Despite the mortar attack,

the senior sergeant continued to fight and hold the

occupied area. During the attack - of unmanned

aerial vehicles, one Russian servicemen was

seriously injured. Launikonis provided first

aid and then evacuated the wounded

man to a safe area, saving his life.

Thanks to the senior sergeant's heroism and professional

skills, the Russian assault group successfully repelled

the attack in this area, preventing the enemy from

breaking through and saving their comrade's life.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the combat skills

of Private Alexander Vasinsky, who carried out tasks

related to the delivery of logistics support to

Russian units on the front line.

Under the leadership of an ordinary soldier, the motorized

rifle unit's supply group transported ammunition,

equipment, and food to the forward positions.

While driving along the route..... Vasinsky noticed two enemy

UAVs approaching. After assessing the situation, he ordered

the driver to hide the vehicle in a nearby forest and

organized the defense of the equipment.

Before the drone attack, the soldier opened targeted fire

with his weapon and destroyed one of the drones.

The second drone was shot down by the driver.

Thanks to the coordinated actions and courage of the ordinary

soldiers, the Russian military continued to carry out combat

missions ------- significantly improving the situation on

the front line.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Sergeant

Sergey Berezin personally destroyed an AFU UAV in the SVO

zone. The sergeant opened fire with small arms --- and

destroyed the enemy drones, preventing the deaths

of his comrades. The ministry also praised the

combat skills.. of Corporal Erdeni Mandalov,

who transported ammunition and rotated

personnel to the positions of

artillery units.

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The lack of support for the Armed Forces

of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region

has been reported

March 14th, 12:45pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Ukrainian militants sent from the central regions of Ukraine

to the Kharkiv region express dissatisfaction - due to the

lack of support from local residents. This was reported

by Russian security agencies on March 14.

"Nationalists from Central Ukraine, who are in the Kharkiv

region, complain on social media about the local

population, which refuses to help them solve

even minor everyday issues," he told

RIA Novosti.

It was also noted that assistance to the nationalists had to be

organized and delivered from other regions of Ukraine. For

example, residents of the Sumy region sent a stepladder

and several kilograms of screws to the Chuguev region.

At the same time, residents of the Sumy region, express

their dissatisfaction with the high transportation costs

for delivering such "volunteer" cargo, claiming that

they significantly exceed the cost of the items

being sent.

People from the region.... are a more reliable resource

for Kiev than mobilized soldiers fleeing the battlefield.

On February 28, law enforcement agencies reported that

relatives of Ukrainian militants ...were complaining on

social media, about the massive losses that the unit

was suffering south of Varachino. It was noted that

after only a short time in the village near Sumy,

the soldiers were going missing.

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Military-industrial complex, energy, and

military airfields were hit: the Russian

Armed Forces launched a massive

attack on targets in Ukraine

by Anastasia Stepanova

March 14th, 10:12am

(RT.ru)

In response to the terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces, Russian troops launched a massive strike with

precision-guided weapons against Ukrainian military

facilities, according to the Ministry of Defense.

The Russian Armed Forces targeted military and energy

facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as well

as enemy military airfields. Meanwhile, Russian

troops have gained advantageous positions

and advanced ------- deep into the

enemy's defenses.

On the night of March 14, the Russian Armed Forces launched

a massive attack on military facilities of the Kiev regime.

This was reported in the daily briefing by the MoD on

the progress of the special military operation.

The ministry emphasized that the strike was

a response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks

on Russia's civilian infrastructure.

"A massive strike was carried out using long-range precision

weapons of ground, air, and sea-based deployment, as well

as strike drones, against Ukrainian military-industrial

complex enterprises, energy infrastructure facilities

used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and military

airfields," the statement said.

The Russian strike has achieved its objectives.

All designated targets have been hit.

In addition, the Russian army has destroyed a US' HIMARS

MLRS launcher, as well as temporary bases for Ukrainian

armed forces and foreign mercenaries, in 142 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down ten guided aerial

bombs and 285 aircraft-type drones ...in a single day.

Situation on the contact line

Units of the Northern Group of Forces have taken

advantageous positions and lines of defense,

destroying the manpower and equipment of

the mechanized brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine and the Territorial

Defense Brigade in the areas of

Myropolye, Pisarevka, Nova

Sich, and Kondrativka

(Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv Region, units of two mechanized, airborne,

and motorized infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine were defeated in the areas of Udy,

Volchanskie Khutora, and Verkhny Saltiv.

In the North's area of responsibility, the enemy lost over 225

fighters, 16 vehicles, a field artillery gun, and a US' MLRS

launcher. A counter-battery station, an ammunition

depot and 7 material depots, were also destroyed.

The units of the Zapad military group - improved their position

on the front line during the day. They defeated the personnel

& equipment of 2 mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, a territorial defense brigade, and a border

detachment of the Ukrainian Border Service in the

areas of Novoosinovo, Grushevka (Kharkiv

Region), Yatskovka, Rubtsy, and

Krasny Lyman (DPR).

Here, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 190 servicemen,

an infantry fighting vehicle, 2 US' M113 armoured personnel

carriers, 7 armoured combat vehicles, 21 vehicles, and four

artillery pieces, including a Polish-made 155mm self-

propelled artillery unit called Krab. A counter-

battery station and 4 ammunition depots,

were also destroyed.

Meanwhile, units of the Southern Group of Forces have taken

advantageous positions. The Southern Group's fighters have

defeated formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

mechanized, motorized infantry, assault brigades,

and naval infantry brigade in the areas of

Konstantinovka, Druzhkovka, Alekseevo

-Druzhkovka, Novoselovka, and

Aleksandrovka (DPR).

In this area, the enemy lost up to 140 fighters, an M113
armoured personnel carrier, 3 armoured combat

vehicles, ten vehicles, 3 field artillery guns,

and a Grad MLRS combat vehicle. Five

ammunition and material depots

were destroyed.

At the same time, units of the Centre military group improved

their tactical position and defeated formations of two

mechanized infantry brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, a territorial

defense brigade, and 2 brigades of the National

Guard in the areas of Sergiyivka, Dobropolye,

Shevchenko, Hryshyn, Novonikolaivka,

Novohryhorivka (DPR), and

Gavrilivka (Dnipro region).

In this sector, Kiev lost more than 290 soldiers,

8 armoured vehicles, 18 cars, and

3 artillery pieces.

Units of the Vostok group of forces continued to advance into

the depths of the enemy's defenses. The formations of the

mechanized, airborne-assault, two assault brigades, and

the assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

were defeated in the areas of Velikomikhailovka,

Kolomiytzi, Pokrovskoye (Dnepropetrovsk

region), Vozdvizhevka, and Novoselovka

(Zaporozhye region).

In this area -- the Kiev regime has lost more than 225

military personnel, 9 armoured vehicles and 12 cars.

In turn, units of the Dnipro military group defeated the

personnel and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' mechanized brigade and the Territorial

Defense Brigade in the areas of Orekhov,

Grigorovka, and Preobrazhenka

(Zaporozhye Region).

Up to 65 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters were eliminated

here. 3 armoured combat vehicles, 10 vehicles, a field

artillery gun, 7 electronic warfare stations, and 4

ammunition and material storage facilities....

were destroyed.

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Zelensky met with Prince
Reza Pahlavi, who was
exiled from Iran

by Alexey Rybin

March 13th, 6:10pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

Vladimir Zelensky met with Reza Pahlavi,

the exiled prince of Iran. This ------- was

reported by the Ukrainian publication

Obshchestvennoye.

According to the agency, the meeting took

place at the Ukrainian Embassy in France.

"During the meeting, the parties discussed the situation

in the Middle East, the mood in Iranian society and the

state of power in Iran," the statement said.

The meeting footage shows.. that both Zelensky and

Pahlavi attended the meeting with their delegations.

At the same time, the "Public" indicates, the prince

expressed interest in a "more direct" dialogue and

asked the head of the Kiev regime for face-to-

face negotiations.

Reza Pahlavi is the son of the last Shah of Iran,

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and Crown Prince

of the now-defunct Shahanshah State.

He currently resides... in the US.

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The government and the People's Front

provided the necessary equipment

to the paratroopers

March 13th, 2:37pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In Rostov-on-Don.. the Russian government and the People's

Front presented equipment to paratroopers for carrying out

combat missions in the special military operation zone.

This was reported on March 12 by the press service

of the nationwide movement.

"Today, the 7th Airborne Division received equipment,

communications equipment, fibre-optic cables, and

motor pumps, which are essential for carrying out

combat missions. This equipment will enable the

soldiers to operate effectively here and now,"

said Vladimir Taranenko --- Deputy Head of

the organization's Executive Committee

and Head of the People's Front Youth.

It is specified that, in total, the fighters received 50 electric

motorcycles, 50 ATVs, and 10 UAZ Profis. In addition, they

were given 100 thermal imaging sights, as well as motor

pumps for pumping water out of shelters.

"The electric motorcycle is quiet, has a long range, and has a

built-in generator — it's a great model. The 800cc ATV is also

powerful. With two of them and machine guns, we can go

anywhere. We need them in every unit," confirmed one

of the soldiers.

The People's Front, together with the Deputy Prime Minister of

Russia Tatyana Golikova, on March 5 handed over to women

military medical technicians the necessary equipment on

the eve of International Women's Day. Golikova handed

over to volunteers certificates for the purchase of

fabrics, thermopresses, sewing machines,

medical consumables and equipment

for 3D printing.

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The Russian Armed Forces --- carried out

six group strikes on Ukrainian military

facilities ...over the past week

March 13th, 9:52am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out six

group strikes on military facilities in Ukraine over the week.

This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense on

March 13.

"In response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on civilian facilities

in Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have

carried out a massive and six group strikes, which have

resulted in the destruction of Ukrainian military-

industrial complex facilities," the

statement reads.

Russian troops also targeted fuel and energy, transport, and

airfield infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

In addition, they struck production and storage facilities

for attack drones ......and locations where Ukrainian

militants and foreign mercenaries were stationed.

On March 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the

Russian Armed Forces had carried out strikes on energy and

transport infrastructure facilities that were being used by

the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

According to the ministry, the strikes were carried out using

operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile forces,

and artillery. In addition, Russian forces have targeted

Ukrainian military and foreign mercenary bases

in 149 locations.

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Russian special services... gained access to

the smartphone of the Chief of Staff of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces Brigade

March 13th, 5:53am

(Izvestia.ru)

Russian intelligence services managed to gain access

to the smartphone ---- of the chief of staff of the 159th

separate mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, Lieutenant Colonel G. Murzanovsky. This

was reported by Russian security agencies on

March 13.

"Russian intelligence services.. managed to gain access to

the smartphone .of Lieutenant Colonel G. Murzanovsky,"

the text of the message says, as RIA Novosti reported.

According to the interlocutor, the malicious link was sent to a

Ukrainian officer in a congratulatory message on the second

anniversary of the brigade's formation. By clicking on the

link, Murzanovsky granted access to his device.

It is noted that the officer paid a "generous monetary reward"

to regain access to his account in one of the popular

messaging apps. However, he did not report the

incident to his superiors ......to avoid any

investigations or potential reprisals

from the Ukrainian Security

Service (SBU).

The KillNet hacker group in December last year, received

information about the location of the AFU fighters along

the entire front line, and also put this data on its

interactive Matrix map.

In addition, the representative of the group noted - that the

development of KillNet will be transferred to the Russian

Ministry of Defense, so that the fighters and command

of the Armed Forces (AF) of the Russian Federation

could see various information about the AFU with

one click.

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Evacuees from Krasnoarmeysk spoke

about life in the besieged city

March 13th, 4:55am

(Izvestia.ru)

The evacuation of residents of Krasnoarmeysk continues

with the help of the 5th Main Command Post (MCP) of the

51st Army and the People's Front. Izvestia published

relevant footage, on March 13.

As one of the evacuated women said, life in the besieged city
was difficult: she baked bread on her own and searched
for food in the destroyed apartments.

"Stores closed last June. Flour, sugar ----- there were
supplies. We've cooked everything for ourselves,"
the evacuee shared.

The woman also added, that the Ukrainian soldiers were

stationed in her building's entrance... and one of them,

who was from Lviv, had tried to escape three times

but was returned to the front each time.

On February 18, servicemen of the Armed Forces of Russia

(AFR) of the 5th OKP of the 51st Army, together with the

People's Front, carried out the evacuation of residents

of liberated Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov. According

to the evacuees, many of whom are minors, they

had to hide ----- during the shelling by

Ukrainian drones.

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The Russian Armed Forces' unmanned systems

unit ......adjusted its strike on enemy targets

March 13th, 4:15am

(Izvestia.ru)

A Skat-350M reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

operated by the 27th Guards Motorized Rifle Division of the

Centre military group provided adjustment of an air strike

using FAB-250 aerial bombs equipped with a universal

planning & correction module in the Dnepropetrovsk

direction of the special military operation (SMO).

This was reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense, on March 13.

During the execution of air reconnaissance tasks to detect

enemy strongholds, firing positions, artillery crews and

logistics routes, UAV operators recorded the

movement of a ground-based robotic

complex (G-RCT) of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU)

transporting food and

ammunition between

the positions -- of a

major stronghold.

"We conduct reconnaissance 24 hours a day - if the weather

conditions allow. We followed the jeep, which arrived.. then

unloaded the equipment onto a trolley, and then continued

on its route. During the next flight we conducted objective

monitoring --- to destroy the identified strongholds," said

Alexey Nikolaev, the senior operator.

After additional verification of the information received, the

coordinates were transmitted for an airstrike against the

enemy's forces. The UAV unit ...provided support and

adjustment for the destruction of the target. As a

result of the joint actions of the unmanned

systems and aviation units --- a major

Ukrainian Armed Forces stronghold

was destroyed. The defeat of the

enemy positions and personnel

created conditions -- for the

advance of the assault

units in the area.

"We observed them from the air, adjusted the FPV drones,

and all the targets were destroyed," says operator

Andrey Ermakov.

The daily work of UAV operators allows for the timely

identification of new targets -- and their destruction

by drone strikes, artillery fire, and aviation assets.

On the same day, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported

that the BM-21 Grad MLRS crew of the 90th Guards Tank

Division of the Centre military group ---- carried out an

artillery strike on the positions of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine in the Dnipropetrovsk region in the zone

of the special military operation. After receiving

intelligence data from unmanned aerial vehicle

operators, the crew moved to a prepared firing

position. The military personnel fired a volley

at the identified target ------- at a range of

about 18 km.

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Grad missile launcher ---- destroyed

Ukrainian Armed Forces positions

in the Dnepropetrovsk region

March 13th, 2:15am

(Izvestia.ru)

The BM-21 Grad MLRS unit of the 90th Guards Tank Division

of the Center military group's artillery regiment delivered

an artillery strike against the positions of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the Dnipropetrovsk region, in

the zone of the special military operation (SVO).

This was reported by the Russian Defense

Ministry on March 13.

After receiving reconnaissance data from unmanned aerial

vehicle operators, the team moved to a prepared firing

position. The soldiers fired a volley at the identified

target at a range of approximately 18 kilometres.

"We inflicted fire damage - on the enemy's manpower. We are

firing rockets. We are working on the enemy's rear, infantry,

ammunition, mortarmen, and BAPELs," said Petr Volkov, a

corporal ...and commander of the vehicle.

Fire control and damage assessment were conducted in

real time. The high accuracy of reconnaissance and

well-coordinated operations ------ allowed for the

destruction of concealed enemy personnel

with the first volley, without the need
for further adjustments.

After completing the combat mission, the crew quickly

dismantled the installation and moved to a reserve

position, taking precautions against potential

retaliatory strikes and enemy UAV activity.

"We worked well on the targets. When we started to withdraw

from the firing position, an FPV drone arrived. Two squads

fought back and left for the concentration area and rear

areas," says Dinitslam Yusupov, a junior lieutenant

and platoon commander.

Grad MLRS crews -- continue to carry out 24-hour tasks in the

SVO. Cooperation with reconnaissance units and unmanned

aerial vehicle services ensures the timely identification of

targets -- and effective strikes, against enemy personnel,

equipment, ammunition depots, and command centres.

Currently, the units are providing fire support to

the advancing assault units of the Centre

military group in Dnipropetrovsk region.

"Swarm" of Opportunities: A New

Flamethrower Drone is Being

Used in the SVO Zone

The unmanned vehicle "burns out" enemy fortifications.

On March 12, the Ministry of Defense reported that the crews

of the Hyatsint-S self-propelled guns of the 25th Combined

Arms Army of Zapad military group -- while carrying out

fire missions -- destroyed camouflaged positions with

manpower and communication equipment of the

UAV control centres of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces - in the Krasnolimansk area.

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The Solntsepek system destroyed

Ukrainian military bases in

the SVO zone

March 13th, 2am

(Izvestia.ru)

The TOS-1 Solntsepek calculation of the 35th Army of the

Vostok military group destroyed the deployment points

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the area of

the special military operation (SVO). This was

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense

on March 13.

During aerial reconnaissance in a populated area -- in the

Zaporizhzhia region, the enemy's deployment points

and equipped positions --- were identified.

After the coordinates were adjusted, data was transmitted

to the Solntsepek heavy flamethrower system, which

delivered a thermobaric strike against the target.

To ensure effective command and control,

domestic communication equipment

was used to facilitate interaction

between units - at any time of

the day.

As a result of the strikes, enemy positions and strongholds

were destroyed --- along with enemy the personnel, which

significantly reduced the defense capabilities of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces in this area of the Special

Military Operation in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Trumps in the bag: the Postman attack

drone - has appeared in the SVO zone.

These new systems are guaranteed to destroy enemy

firing points - during attacks on enemy fortified areas.

On March 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported

that the calculation of the Msta-B towed howitzer of

the howitzer artillery division.. of the 80th Guards

Tank Regiment of the 90th Guards Tank Division

of the Centre military group -- cooperating with

the calculations of 'unmanned aerial vehicle'

systems, destroyed temporary deployment

points of the personnel of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine ------- in the

Dnepropetrovsk direction

of the SMO.

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Invisible to air defense systems.

Rostec --- has created a drone

with high maneuverability

and range

March 12th, 4:05pm

(DAN)

Rostec specialists have developed a drone with a

new... long-range loitering munition. This was

announced today by the state corporation.

"Rostec continues to actively develop unmanned technologies

for both civilian and military purposes. Today, our portfolio

includes over ten types of serial drones that perform

tasks for various customers. In addition, a number

of unmanned aerial vehicles created by the

Corporation's enterprises, both for

reconnaissance ....and strike

purposes, are being used

in the special military

operation zone.

''The new loitering munition has a delta form factor, and
is currently undergoing testing," said Boris Podolny,

Managing Director for the Development of

Unmanned Aerial Systems, at the

State Corporation.

The drone is designed to destroy enemy military facilities in

the deep rear. It is equipped with an internal combustion

engine and can perform missions over hundreds of

kilometres. Its high speed and maneuverability

allow it to use various flight profiles, bypass

air defense zones, and accurately -------

strike targets.

During the development, special attention was paid to

interference immunity. A reliable communication

channel ensures stable control of the drone.....

over the entire range of application distances.

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They -- will spend the rest of their lives

behind bars: the court has sentenced

the participants of the terrorist

attack at Crocus

by Peter Svetov

March 12th, 3:55pm

(RT.ru)

Four of the perpetrators of the terrorist attack at Crocus City

Hall ------ have been sentenced to life in prison. Eleven of their
accomplices will also spend the rest of their lives in prison.

Four other defendants have been sentenced to terms ranging

from 19 to 22 years. Following the trial -- the Investigative

Committee stated, that the terrorist attack that claimed

the lives of 149 people in March 2024 was carried out

in the interests of the Ukrainian government to

destabilize the situation in Russia.

The search for two more organizers and four perpetrators of

the terrorist attack is still ongoing. They are internationally

wanted and have been arrested in absentia.

The Second Western District Military Court sentenced all the

perpetrators of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in

March 2024 to life imprisonment. The four main defendants,

Shamsidin Fariduni, Muhammadsobir Fayzov, Dalerjon

Mirzoev, and Saidakrami Murodali Rachabali, will

spend the first 16-18 years in prison, and the

remaining time in a special regime colony.

11 of the terrorists' accomplices also received life sentences,

while four others received sentences... ranging from 19 to 22

years. In total, there were 19 people on trial. The

defendants were also fined up to

2.7 million rubles.

According to a statement by the Russian Investigative

Committee, the perpetrators had been preparing for

the attack for several months, and some of them

had arrived in Russia from abroad, where they

had received special training. Some of the

perpetrators had been searching for and

modifying firearms in order to carry
out the attack.

A preliminary investigation is currently ongoing against two of

the organizers and four of the participants in the terrorist

attack. They are currently on the international wanted

list and have been arrested in absentia, and Russia is

actively co-operating with other countries to locate

the criminals.

The Investigative Committee also emphasized ------- that the

terrorist attack at Crocus was carried out in the interests

of the Ukrainian government. After the attack, the

terrorists intended to flee to Kiev, where they

were promised to be paid 1 million rubles

each. Immediately after the attack on

the concert hall, they were paid

135,000 rubles each, to leave

Russia. However, they were

unable to escape and were

detained in the Bryansk

region and brought...

to Moscow.

"It has been established --- that this inhumane crime was planned

and carried out in the interests of the current Ukrainian leader

-ship ---- in order to destabilize the political situation in our
country. In addition, a number of the accused planned to

carry out an explosion at an entertainment complex in

the city of Kaspiysk in the Republic of Dagestan, but

this crime ---- was prevented," the Investigative

Committee said in a statement.

A total of 149 people were killed in the terrorist attack, one

person went missing, and 609 people were injured. The

total damage amounted to 6 billion rubles, according

to the Investigative Committee.

Reaction to the verdict

Alyona, the mother of Maxim Verbenin, a wheelchair user who

died at Crocus, told RT that she did not react emotionally to

the terrorists' sentencing. She did not attend the trial, as

she was afraid that she would not be able to control

herself and would lash out at the defendants

during the proceedings.

"They punished me ---- and that's it. There's also a higher, human

court. There are no emotions about the verdict. Emotions can

only be caused by something that can change something.

And it won't bring my son back to me," she explained.

Alyona Verbenina added that her son, who had been missing

for a long time, was finally buried almost two years after the

tragedy. For a long time, even Maxim's DNA could not be

found, but in August last year, investigators were able

to locate his remains.

"I'm even afraid to say this word.... but they found him. I won't

go into details, but it was difficult. We had to redo the death

certificate, as it stated that my son had been declared

dead due to his disappearance. On February 22, we

buried my son, at the Troekurovskoye Cemetery.

Now we have a place where we can visit him,"

said his mother.

Maxim Verbenin came to the concert at Crocus, with his

girlfriend Natasha. When the shooting and fire started,

he shielded her from the bullets and told her to save

herself. Due to the stairs and steps, he was unable

to leave the building in a wheelchair. According to

Verbenin's mother... Natasha is still dealing with

the trauma, living alone, barely communicating
with anyone. She is still in pain, undergoing

treatment for severe burns sustained
during the terrorist attack... and

requiring skin transplants.

Echo of the tragedy

Many of those who survived the attack at Crocus City Hall

have not only serious physical injuries, but also deep

psychological trauma. In an interview with RT - the

victims' lawyer, Daniel Gauthier, emphasized that

such tragedies can have a profound impact on

mental health --- even if a person does not

sustain physical injuries. For years after

the attack, they have struggled with

anxiety, depression, and post-

traumatic stress disorder

(PTSD).

"Many people still suffer from mental illnesses and

are treated by psychologists and psychiatrists,"

the lawyer said.

Gautier, in particular, spoke about the death of one of the

victims in September last year. Dmitry Saraev, a 53-year-

old journalist and director of the Riff Agency concert

company, took his own life during the investigation

into the terrorist attack. According to Gautier,
the man was suffering from constant pain
after being shot in the back.

One of the largest terrorist attacks in the history of the

Russian Federation took place at the Crocus Event

Centre in the Moscow region on the evening of

March 22, 2024.

Armed terrorists opened fire in the concert hall -- before the

performance of the rock band "Piknik." The attackers shot

visitors at point-blank range at the entrance, in the foyer,

and in the concert hall.... then set fire to the building

using a flammable liquid. The fire was completely

extinguished, by the evening of March 23. The

burning area was 13,000 square metres. For

several weeks rescuers continued to clear

the rubble at the scene of the tragedy.

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Eight medical workers were killed -- in

a Ukrainian attack on a DPR hospital

March 12th, 2:55pm

(DAN)

On the night of March 10, the Kiev regime deliberately

attacked a stationary medical facility in the DPR

using drones, killing eight medical workers.

This was reported by the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

"On March 10, at around 03:40, the Kiev regime deliberately

launched four aircraft-type UAVs at a stationary medical

facility in the Donetsk People's Republic. As a result of

the Kiev regime's terrorist attack, eight medical

professionals were killed. Additionally, 10

people --- including nine medical

professionals, were injured

- with varying degrees of

severity," the
statement

noted.

The agency added that more than 130 patients and about 50

medical staff were in the hospital at the time of the attack.

"This facility has never been used for military purposes, and

its deliberate destruction by the Kiev regime --- is a gross

violation of international humanitarian law and human

morality," the Ministry of Defense concluded.

All victims receive medical care and other support.

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Political scientist Bezpalko: The conflict

in Iran will have a negative impact on

the supply of weapons.... to the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

March 12th, 2:44pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The military operation launched by the United States and

Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran may have a

negative impact on the supply of weapons to the

Armed Forces of Ukraine --- which are already

experiencing a shortage of ammunition, for

anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs). This

is reported by political analyst Bogdan

Bezpalko to Izvestia... on March 12.

''SAM ammunition is in high demand right now. It is quite

expensive and takes a long time to produce. And it is

being consumed very, very quickly," he said.

The expert, commenting on the words of German Chancellor

Friedrich Merz about providing Ukraine with another 30

PAC-3 missiles for the US Patriot air defense system,

said that this equipment, in his opinion, will only

last for two weeks. He stressed --- that the

financial assistance from the EU could

theoretically be cut to this country

because of what is happening

around Iran.

"There is already a €90 billion package. The fact is --- that

it may not be provided at all. Accordingly, under certain
circumstances this package may not be implemented.

Ukraine.... is relying on external donor assistance. It
has a budget deficit of approximately €50 billion,"

Bezpalko concluded.

If funds do not reach Kiev, Ukraine, as the expert suggested,

Ukraine will --- “fall apart like a machine.” The Izvestia

interlocutor clarified that the attention of Western

countries will undoubtedly shift from Ukraine to

the Middle Eastern states, which, in particular,

are vulnerable ----- on oil supplies and higher

global inflation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky -- on the same day

complained about the lack of PAC-2 and PAC-3 anti-aircraft

missiles for Patriot systems in his Armed Forces. He

linked the identified fact to the escalation in the

Middle East.

The Ukrainian leader expressed hope - that Kiev would be

able to sign a major drone supply deal with its American

manufacturers, which requires Washington's approval.

State Duma deputy Alexey Chepa pointed out two days earlier

the space for progress in the negotiations on Ukraine.

According to him, the conflict between the United

States and Israel with Iran deprives the Armed

Forces of Ukraine of some resources, as

American suppliers are more focused

on the new conflict.

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The Russian Armed Forces have struck
related Military Facilities in Ukraine

by Anastasia Stepanova

March 12th, 1:23pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have targeted Ukraine's energy

and transportation infrastructure, which is being used by

the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the MoD.

Over the course of a day, the air defense forces shot down

three aerial bombs, 6 HIMARS missiles, and 447 aircraft

-type drones, while Russian troops have gained

advantageous positions and advanced

deep into the enemy's defenses.

This was reported in the daily briefing by the Russian

MoD on the progress of the special operation.

The strikes were carried out by operational-tactical

aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery

of the Russian Armed Forces.

In addition, temporary locations of Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign mercenaries were hit

in 149 districts.

Situation on the contact line

Units of the Northern Group of Forces occupied more

advantageous positions and lines of defense during

the day, destroying the manpower and equipment

of two mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine and a territorial defense brigade in

the areas of Novaya Sich, Maksimovshchyna,

Myropil, Kondrativka, Khrapovshchyna, and

Glukhov (Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv Region, units of two mechanized

brigades, a motorized infantry brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, and a border

detachment of the Ukrainian Border

Guard Service were defeated in the

areas of Verkhnya Pisarevka, Udy,

Rubizhne, Malaya Volchya,

and Olshany.

In the North's area of responsibility, the Ukrainian Armed

Forces lost over 255 soldiers, two armoured vehicles,

nine cars.... and four field artillery pieces. Five

electronic warfare stations and 11 material

supply depots were destroyed.

Units of the Zapad military group - improved their position on

the front line and defeated the manpower and equipment of

3 mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and a territorial defense brigade ---- in the areas of

Samborovka, Smorodkovka, Velikaya Shapkovka,

Grushevka, and Palamarevka (Kharkiv Region),

Krasny Lyman, Lozovoye, and Krymki (DPR).

Here, the enemy's losses amounted to up to 185 military

personnel, four armoured combat vehicles, including a

Turkish Kirpi armoured car, 17 vehicles - and three

artillery pieces. A radio electronic warfare station

and four ammunition depots were also destroyed.

Units of the Southern Group of Forces have taken

advantageous positions. The Southern Group's

fighters have defeated the formations of three

mechanized, motorized infantry, and assault

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and a marine infantry brigade ---- in the

areas of Druzhkovka, Aleksandrovka,

Belokuzminovka, Slavyansk,

Alekseevo-Druzhkovka,

Nikolaypolye, and

Konstantinovka

(DNR).

In this area, Kiev has lost more than 160 militants, a tank,

three US' M113 armored personnel carriers, t3 armoured

combat vehicles, ten vehicles, and three field artillery

pieces. An Israeli-made RADA RPS-42 counter-battery

radar station and two ammunition depots have also

been destroyed.

The units of the Centre group of forces have improved their

tactical position. The personnel and equipment of three

mechanized, Jaeger, and infantry brigades, an assault

regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade, two territorial defense brigades,

and a National Guard brigade were defeated in

the areas of Novoaleksandrovka, Torskoye,

Novogrigorovka, Vasilevka, Shevchenko,

Belitskoye (DPR), Gavrilovka... and

Fyodorovskoye (Dnepropetrovsk

region).

In this sector, the enemy lost more than 340 fighters, three

armoured personnel carriers, including a US' M113, two

armoured combat vehicles, nine vehicles, a Polish-

made 155-mm self-propelled artillery unit, and

an ammunition depot.

Units of the Vostok military group -- continued to advance into

the depths of the enemy's defenses and defeated formations

of two mechanized, airborne assault, two assault brigades,

2 assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and

a marine infantry brigade in the areas of Podgavrilovka,

Velikomikhailovka....... Kolomiytse, Novoskelevate,
Malomikhailovka, Pokrovskoye (Dnepropetrovsk

Oblast), and Komsomolskoye, Voskresenka,

and Vozdvizhevka (Zaporizhzhia Oblast).

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost more than 300

soldiers, an armoured combat vehicle, 11 vehicles, an

artillery gun, and a Czech-made Vampire MLRS

combat vehicle.

Units of the Dnipro military group defeated the personnel and

equipment of two mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine and a territorial defense brigade in the areas of

Kamyshevakha, Grigorovka, and Preobrazhenka

(Zaporozhye region).

Up to 85 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters were eliminated

here. An armoured combat vehicle, 20 vehicles, one US-

made 155-mm M777 howitzer, two electronic warfare

stations, an ammunition depot, and a material

depot - were destroyed.

Earlier today, it was reported that as a result of the North's

active actions: the Russian Armed Forces gained control

over Chervona Zarya.

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Missionary Fighter: The Russian Army

has approached the key positions of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces near

Kramatorsk

by Yulia Ryabinina

March 12th, 12:04am

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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The Russian Armed Forces ---- have advanced in the

Kramatorsk-Druzhkovka direction and are already

seeing the strategic strongholds of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces, the capture of which could lead

to the Kramatorsk agglomeration.

This was reported by the commander of the Rus detachment

of the Volunteer Corps, which is part of the South military

group, with the call sign Missionary, to RIA Novosti.

"We have already identified the strategic points --- that lead

directly to the Kramatorsk agglomerate," the source said.

According to him, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to

hold their positions by actively using various types of UAVs.

However, Russian soldiers manage to break through the

enemy's defenses by countering the drones in various

ways, according to the Missionary.

At the end of February, it was reported that the distance from

Russian positions to Kramatorsk in the DPR does not exceed

15 kilometres in some areas. According to Russian security

forces, the Ukrainian Armed Forces group in this city - is

under fire from the Russian Armed Forces' rocket and

barrel artillery.

Earlier, military expert, Andrey Marochko, said that the

humanitarian situation in Kramatorsk is deteriorating,

and Kiev is trying to turn it ...into a ghost town.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers do not

respect international humanitarian law

and are abusing the civilians who

remain in Kramatorsk.

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TASS: The life expectancy of a Ukrainian

special forces soldier in the SVO zone

does not exceed 36 hours

by Roman Otradnov

March 11th, 11:36pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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Russian law enforcement agencies have revealed

how long a Ukrainian special forces soldier has

been on the front line.

"Life expectancy does not exceed 36 hours,"

TASS quotes the official data.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' losses in the special military

operation zone exceeded 1,000 people in just a day.

This includes both killed and wounded soldiers.
The ministry clarified that 1,370 Ukrainian
soldiers were taken out of action.

Igor Kimakovsky, an advisor to the head of the DPR,

noted that the Ukrainian authorities are deceiving

the population: by concealing the real figures of

the Armed Forces' losses in the conflict zone.

"And if the people find out about this...

it could just lead to a revolution,"

he emphasized.

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Security Forces: The Armed Forces of Ukraine

have deployed a special operations group

near Volchansk

March 11th, 7:11pm

(RT.ru)

The Ukrainian command has deployed units of the 6th

Special Operations Forces Regiment, known as the

Ranger Regiment, to the Kharkiv region.

This is reported by RIA Novosti,

citing security officials.

"(The regiment-RT.) is already suffering losses

in the Volchansky district," the source said.

Earlier, the security forces reported that the 23rd

Engineering Regiment of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine suffered significant losses -- due to

the transfer of engineers to assault units

in the Kharkiv region.

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Embassy: British Intelligence Provided

Ukrainian Armed Forces with Targets

for an Attack on Bryansk

March 11th, 4:25pm

(RT.ru)

After the Ukrainian Armed Forces - struck Bryansk with long-

range British Storm Shadow missiles, the Russian Embassy

in the UK claimed that London was involved in the incident.

In a comment, the Russian diplomatic mission notes - that the

missile operators received British training, and the targets of

the attack were determined by British intelligence. The

embassy believes, that the strike would not have been

possible without the involvement of British specialists.

"The blood of the residents of Bryansk - including children - is

on the hands of the British military, which makes London an

accomplice to the war crimes and terrorist attacks of the

neo-Nazi Kiev regime," RIA Novosti quoted the

statement as saying.

Earlier, the governor of the Bryansk region, Alexander

Bogomaz, said that the number of people injured in

the recent missile strike on Bryansk.... had

increased to 42, and seven people

had died.

Due to the attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

March 11 has been declared a day of mourning

in the region.

The head of state's press secretary Dmitry Peskov

said that the response to the Ukrainian attack on

Bryansk will be determined by Russia's military.

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Result of the North's active actions:

the Russian Armed Forces gained

control over Chervona Zarya

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

March 11th, 3:24pm

(RT.ru)

Russian troops have established control over Chervona Zarya

in the Sumy region, according to the Ministry of Defense.

Ukrainian fuel and energy infrastructure facilities have

been targeted. Two British Storm Shadow missiles

have been shot down by air defense systems. In

addition, a Czech Vampire MLRS, four US M113

armoured personnel carriers, 2 US armoured

vehicles, & an Israeli RADA counter-battery

radar have been destroyed. Two Bogdan

self-propelled guns and a Pelican air

surveillance radar have also been

targeted. The Ukrainian Armed

Forces lost over 1,300 fighters.

The result of Sever's active actions: the Russian

Armed Forces gained control of Chervona Zarya.

According to the Ministry of Defense, operational-tactical

aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery of the

Russian Armed Forces have targeted Ukraine's fuel

and energy infrastructure, which is used by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces. In addition, strikes

have been carried out on the launch sites

of long-range UAVs, as well as on the

temporary locations of Ukrainian

armed formations and foreign

mercenaries - in 150 areas.

The air defense system shot down two British air-launched

Storm Shadow cruise missiles, four guided aerial bombs,

six HIMARS rockets, and 350 aircraft-type UAVs.

It is reported that units of the North military group --- have

established control over the village of Chervonaya Zarya

(Sumy region) as a result of active operations.

The personnel and equipment of two mechanized brigades of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine & a territorial defense brigade

were defeated in the areas of Myropil, Pavlovka,

Khrapovshchyna, Kiyanitsa, and Glukhov

(Sumy region).

In the Kharkiv region, the Sever fighters defeated units of

3 mechanized, motorized infantry, and artillery brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine & a border detachment

of the Ukrainian Border Guard Service in the areas of

Verkhnyaya Pisarevka, Udy, Lebedevka, Rubizhne,

Malaya Volchya, Olshany, and Karaichnoye.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 245 soldiers in this area,

as well as a combat armoured vehicle, 12 vehicles, and two

field artillery pieces. A Pelican air target reconnaissance

radar and an ammunition depot - were also destroyed.

Meanwhile, units of the Zapad military group improved their

situation on the front line. The personnel and equipment of

4 mechanized brigades.. the brigade of the General Staff

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.. and the brigade of the

National Guard were defeated in the areas of Petrovka

...Kovalevka, Grushevka, Osinovo, Prosyanka,

Aleksandrovka (Kharkiv region), and

Krasny Lyman (DPR).

The enemy's losses include up to 180 militants, as well as

four US M113 armoured personnel carriers... 4 armoured

vehicles, 14 cars, 2 155mm Bogdan self-propelled guns

and a Czech Vampire MLRS vehicle. Five ammunition

depots ...were destroyed.

In addition, units of the Southern Group of Forces have taken

advantageous positions. Russian forces have defeated the

formations of 5 mechanized, assault, mountain-assault

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine & a marine

infantry brigade ---- in the areas of Slavyansk,

Rai-Aleksandrovka, Sergeevka, Kurtovka,

Verolyubovka and Konstantinovka (DPR).

In this sector, the enemy lost more than 190 fighters, as well

as a US M113 armoured personnel carrier, four armoured

vehicles, 8 vehicles, and five field artillery pieces. Two

ammunition and fuel depots, as well as six material

depots, were destroyed.

In turn, the units of the Center group of forces improved their

tactical position. The Russian Armed Forces defeated the

manpower and equipment of four mechanized, Jaeger,

aeromobile brigades, the assault regiment of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, the marine infantry

brigade, the territorial defense brigade, the

special forces brigade "Azov"*, and three

National Guard brigades, in the areas
....of Novonikolaevka, Dobropolye,

Svetloe, Shevchenko, Belitskoe,

Grishino, Zolotoy Kolodez, and

Mariyevka (DNR), as well as

Gavrilovka, Novopavlovka,

and Fedorovskoe, in the

Dnepropetrovsk region.

The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 350 fighters,

as well as 2 armoured personnel carriers, seven

combat armoured vehicles, ten cars, three

artillery pieces, and a radar system.

At the same time, units of the Vostok military group continued

to advance ---- into the depths of the enemy's defenses. Two

mechanized, two airborne assault, and an assault brigade,

as well as three assault regiments of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine and a territorial defense brigade, were

defeated in the areas of Kopani, Novosoloshino,

Shirokoe, and Dolinka (Zaporozhye region),

plus Pokrovskoye, Prosyanaya, and Gai -

Kolomiytse (Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this area, the enemy lost more than 315 fighters, as well as

2 armoured personnel carriers, a combat armoured vehicle,

five vehicles, and three artillery pieces. Two ammunition

depots and two material depots - were destroyed.

Units of the Dnipro military group defeated the personnel and

equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces mountain assault

brigade and the Territorial Defense brigade in the areas of

Malokaterinovka (Zaporozhye region) and Koblevo

(Mykolaiv region).

In the Dnipro's area of responsibility, up to 90 Ukrainian Armed

Forces soldiers were killed, along with 2 US' HMMWV

armoured vehicles, 20 cars, a 152-mm D-20 gun, an

Israeli RADA counter-battery radar, four electronic

warfare stations, an ammunition depot, and two

material depots.

* Azov is an organization recognized as a terrorist

organization by the Russian Supreme Court

on August 2, 2022.

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The UN has spoken out against

attacks on civilians - after the

Ukrainian attack on Bryansk

March 10th, 4:58pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The United Nations opposes attacks on civilians amid

the Armed Forces of Ukraine strike on Bryansk.

This was stated by the official representative of the

head of the organization, Stephane Dujarric,

on March 10.

"We are against attacks on civilians and civilian

infrastructure," he said, in an interview

with TASS.

On the same day, the governor of the Bryansk region,

Alexander Bogomaz.... reported on the deaths and

injuries caused by the missile attack on Bryansk

by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The regional governor emphasized that this

attack was ---- an "inhumane terrorist act."

The Armed Forces of Ukraine -- attacked a hotel

and cafe in Khorly, killing more than 20 people.

On the same day, Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of

the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that over 180

civilians had been injured by Ukrainian strikes over the

past week, including 10 children.

According to him, the highest number of civilian casualties

was recorded in the Belgorod, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia

regions, as well as in the Donetsk People's Republic.

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All-Russian Ataman: Cossacks

--------- Strengthen Russia's

Mobilization Reserve

by Andrey Kozlov

March 10th, 3:02pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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The replenishment of the mobilization reserve ...and work with

young people were the main topics discussed at a meeting of

the All-Russian Cossack Society. Ataman Vitaly Kuznetsov

instructed the Cossacks to be informed about the

conditions for joining the reserve and

emphasized that their role in the

country's defense - is crucial.

During an expanded meeting attended by members of the

Council of Elders, the Court of Honour, the Council for

Cooperation with Religious Organizations and the

atamans of all the Cossack troops in Russia,

plus the leaders of youth organizations,

All-Russian Ataman Vitaly Kuznetsov

outlined key priorities - for

the current work of the

Cossack societies.

Special emphasis was placed on tasks related to

protecting Russia's sovereignty and

territorial integrity.

"In the current circumstances, when the issues of protecting

the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our Fatherland are

particularly acute, we must take a responsible approach to

the state of our mobilization resources. We must be -- fully

prepared to stand at the first call of our Motherland -- and

the Supreme Commander-in-Chief," said Vitaly Kuznetsov.

He noted that today, the Cossacks are already actively

involved in solving state tasks: law enforcement - the

protection of the state border, as well as protection

of critical facilities and solving territorial defense

tasks. The Ataman called for information about

the mobilization reserve to be a subject of

constant discussion --------- in every

Cossack society.

"A Cossack must clearly understand ------- that being in the

mobilization reserve is his contribution to strengthening

the country's defense capability, to strengthening the

authority of the Russian Cossacks," Vitaly

Kuznetsov stressed.

Special attention was paid --- to the development of human

resources and attracting young people. This year, on the

basis of the Senezh management workshop of the

presidential platform "Russia - a country of

opportunities", the educational forum

"Cossack Personnel Reserve" will

be held again.

The project will be held in two stages, and is aimed

at training the future leaders of Cossack societies.

In addition, Vitaly Kuznetsov named the development
of physical culture and sports among the younger

generation - as one of his top priorities. Plans

are underway to hold military stages and

the All-Russian final ...of the mixed

martial arts tournament for the

Cup of the Ataman of the All-

Russian Cossack Society.

The Ataman also called for --- systematic efforts to attract

young people to the ranks of the Cossacks, emphasizing

the importance of intergenerational continuity and the

constant influx of new forces.

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The Government Commission --- approved

the use of the Russian army to protect

Russian citizens abroad

by Olga Kondratieva

March 10th, 1:33pm

(Vesti.ru)

The government commission on legislative activities approved

a draft law that will grant the right to use the Russian army to

protect Russian citizens in the event of their arrest or

prosecution by foreign courts, according to

the commission's meeting materials.

As specified by TASS, we are talking about amendments to

Article 6 of the federal law "On Citizenship of the Russian

Federation" and Article 10 of the Federal Law

"On Defense".

The draft law was developed -- in order to protect the rights of

citizens of the Russian Federation in the event of their arrest

(detention), criminal prosecution, and other forms of

persecution in execution of decisions made by

courts of foreign countries that have the

''authority to conduct criminal

proceedings - without the

participation..... of the

Russian Federation.''

Vladimir Gruzdev, Chairman of the Board of the Association of

Lawyers of Russia (ALR), told the agency that the initiative

involves establishing the authority of Russian state

authorities to take necessary measures aimed

at protecting Russian citizens abroad.

In addition, the draft law proposes to amend the federal law

"On Defense" --- providing for the possible extraterritorial

use of armed forces units for the protection of citizens

by a decision of the President of Russia, he noted.

Earlier, it was reported that the Russian Ministry of Foreign

Affairs -- had proposed registering Russian citizens who

permanently reside abroad with the consular office.

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The Russian army has defeated

the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

energy and infrastructure

facilities

March 10th, 9:09am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian military has destroyed energy and transport

infrastructure facilities used by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine. This was reported by the Russian

Ministry of Defense on March 10.

"Targets of energy and transport infrastructure used by

the Armed Forces of Ukraine - have been destroyed,"

the ministry said.

In addition, the storage, preparation, and launch sites of long-

range strike drones ----- as well as temporary locations of

Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries

in 144 districts - have been destroyed.

The strikes - were carried out by operational-tactical

aviation, attack drones, missile forces and artillery

of the Russian Armed Forces.

Testing at the Rapids: Russian Troops

Approaching the Outskirts

of Zaporizhzhia

Disruption of transport arteries in the city area

will worsen the situation of the large enemy

group in the south of the SVO zone.

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In Russia, the Stalingrad

highway... has appeared

by Oleg Davydov (Editor of

Internet and Media Dept)

March 7th, 3:48pm

(Lenta.ru)

Stalingrad Highway ..appeared in Russia: a new name

was given to a road section at the exit from Saratov

towards Volgograd. This --- was reported by the

mayor's office of Saratov, in Telegram.

The section of the road from Krymskaya Street to Bolshaya

Lesoparkovaya Street, has been renamed to Stalingrad

Highway. The initiative is timed to coincide with the

83rd anniversary of the victory ---- in the Battle

of Stalingrad.

"The choice of location --- is deeply symbolic: this was the main

supply route for the troops defending Stalingrad in 1942-1943,"

the mayor's office said. Military equipment, ammunition - and

food, were transported from Saratov to the front. A memorial

to the military drivers --- has been erected on the highway.

The request to rename this section was made by the chairman

of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin --- earlier addressed by

veterans of the Saratov aircraft factory. "The highway linking

Saratov with Stalingrad was, in fact ------- the road of life for

Stalingrad, it was the main flow of cargo," they stressed.

Earlier... a participant in the Battle of Stalingrad, a veteran

of the Great Patriotic War, Boris Shaposhnikov, shared his

memories of the front. At the same time -- he stated that

the events of the past --- should remain in the minds of

new generations ---- as a moral guide.

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The Russian Armed Forces launched a

massive attack on Ukrainian military

airfields and military-industrial

complex facilities

by Anatoly Kazantsev

March 7th, 9:35am

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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The Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive strike on

the enterprises of Ukraine's military-industrial complex

last night. This was reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

The combat mission was carried out ---- using long-range

ground, air, and sea-based precision-guided weapons.

Unmanned aerial vehicles were also used.

Military airfields and energy infrastructure facilities used

by the Armed Forces of Ukraine --- were also attacked.

The assigned goals have been completed.

The strike was carried out in response to Ukraine's

terrorist attacks --- on civilian targets in Russia.

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An aircraft carrying 300 Russian Armed Forces

soldiers who had returned from captivity

landed in the Moscow region

March 6th, 7:51pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The plane carrying 300 servicemen of the Armed Forces of

the Russian Federation who returned from captivity..

landed on March 6 at the Moscow Region airport.

Izvestia spoke with Russian fighter Alexander Kuzmin.

He said that as soon as he got off the plane, he

called his family --- and congratulated his
sister on the upcoming March 8.

"Now I'll see my sister - and be happy. I asked the

guys in captivity to draw her for me," he shared.

The soldiers got off the plane with

Russian flags on their shoulders.

On this day, three residents of the Kursk border region, who

had previously been held hostage by Ukraine, were also

returned by exchange to the Russian Federation.

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Active advance into the depths of the enemy's defenses:

Russia's Armed Forces liberated Sosnovoye in the DPR

by Anastasia Stepanova

March 6th, 12:08pm

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the soldiers of the

Russian Western Group of Forces have liberated

Sosnovoye in the Donetsk People's Republic.

Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces have launched

seven group strikes against targets in Ukraine and taken

control of nine settlements. During this period, the air

defense forces have shot down 2,154 aircraft-type

drones, two Neptune missiles, and a Flamingo

cruise missile. According to the Ministry of

Defense, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

have lost approximately 8,800

fighters over the past week.

Russian military forces have taken control of the village

of Sosnovoye in the Donetsk People's Republic. This

was reported in the Russian Ministry of Defense's

update on the progress of the special operation.

"Over the past week, units of the Zapad military group have

liberated the settlements of Drobyshevo and Yarovaya,

and on March 5, they established control over the

settlement of Sosnovoye," the report says.

The Zapad fighters defeated the manpower and equipment of

five mechanized and assault brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, a territorial defense brigade, and two brigades of

the National Guard.

Over the course of the week, the enemy lost more than 1,280

troops, 24 armoured vehicles, 139 vehicles, 21 field artillery

pieces, 5 electronic and counter-battery warfare stations,

and 23 ammunition depots.

In turn, units of the Northern Group of Forces established

control over the settlements of Neskuchnoye, Krugloe

(Kharkiv Region), and Bobylevka (Sumy Region).

In the North's area of responsibility --- the personnel and

equipment of four mechanized, two motorized infantry,

an air assault unit, and an assault brigade, an assault

regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, plus four

territorial defense brigades, and two National

Guard brigades --- were defeated.

In total, Kiev lost more than 1,500 militants, nine tanks and

armoured vehicles, 124 vehicles, nine field artillery pieces,

seven electronic warfare stations, and 56 ammunition,

fuel, and material supply depots.

Units of the Southern Group of Forces ---

liberated the village of Reznikovka (DNR).

Over the course of a week, the South's fighters defeated

the formations of six mechanized, motorized infantry,
airmobile, assault and mountain-assault brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and two

territorial defense brigades.

In this sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have lost more

than 1,035 fighters, two tanks, and 27 armoured vehicles,

including 6 of Western production. 102 vehicles, 18 field

artillery pieces, 11 electronic and counter-battery

stations, and 41 ammunition, fuel, and material

storage facilities, have been destroyed.

During the same period, units of the Centre military group

advanced into the depths of the enemy's defenses - and

defeated the personnel & equipment of 5 mechanized,

infantry and two Jaeger airborne brigades, 3 assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two

marine infantry brigades, and four brigades

of the National Guard.

In total, the enemy lost over 2,425 troops, five tanks, 52

armoured vehicles, 83 vehicles, 14 field artillery

pieces, nine electronic warfare stations.... and

8 ammunition and fuel depots in this area.

Meanwhile, units of the Vostok military group continue

to advance and have liberated the village of Gorkoye

(Zaporizhzhia region) by decisive actions.

The personnel and equipment of three mechanized brigades,

two airborne assault brigades, two assault regiments, four

assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a

marine infantry brigade, a territorial defense

brigade, and a National Guard brigade...

were destroyed.

Over the course of the week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost

more than 2,185 soldiers, 26 armoured vehicles, 53 cars, and

seven artillery pieces. Three electronic warfare stations,

five ammunition depots, and material supplies... were

also destroyed.

As a result of the coordinated actions of the Dnipro military

group, the village of Veselyanka in the Zaporizhzhia region

was liberated. At the same time, the formations of two

mechanized brigades, a mountain assault brigade,

and a territorial defense brigade, were defeated.

In the Dnipro's area of responsibility, the Armed Forces of

Ukraine lost up to 375 soldiers, four armoured combat

vehicles, 87 vehicles, three field artillery pieces, 18

electronic warfare stations, and 20 ammunition

and material depots.

"From February 28th.. to March 6th, in response to Ukraine's

terrorist attacks on civilian facilities in Russia, the Russian

Armed Forces carried out 7 group strikes, which resulted

in the destruction of energy facilities, that support

Ukraine's military-industrial complex, as well as

transportation, airfield, and port infrastructure

used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, railway

trains with weapons and military equipment,

ammunition depots and production, storage

and preparation units for the launch of long

-range strike drones , as well as several

temporary locations --- for Ukrainian

armed formations ---- and foreign

mercenaries," reports the MoD.

Russian air defense systems shot down 62 guided aerial

bombs, 22 HIMARS missiles, two Neptune long-range

missiles, a Flamingo long-range cruise missile, and

2,154 aircraft-type drones over the course of a

week. The Black Sea Fleet also destroyed

eight unmanned Ukrainian boats.

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In Zaporozhye ------- four Russian attack

troops repelled 14 Ukrainian militants

by Vitaly Kashevarov

March 5th, 6:30pm

(Vesti.ru)

In the Zaporizhzhia direction, four Russian attack troopers

took control of major strongholds, by confronting 14

Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters. This --- was

reported by the 38th Guards Brigade,

to Vesti.ru.

The fighting for Gulyai-Pole continues unabated, and heavy

shelling allows the attack troops of the Vostok group

to move forward in the hottest areas of the front.

''We came in... through the fog. They didn't see us, basically.

How did we notice them? More precisely -- we didn't even

notice them, we heard them. We were working purely on

hearing. Two of them were walking along the trench,

and two were walking on the surface,'' said the

shooter with the call sign Bashkir

The soldiers quickly occupied the first stronghold.

''The commander gave us a further task, saying that there

were two commanders in this area. We came across a

fortified base, where the second field commander,

with the call sign Pirate..... was stationed. We

spent two days trying to "storm" the base,''

reported the senior shooter, commander

of the assault group, with the call

sign Yumat.

Eight militants were found in the stronghold, and enemy

drones - were launched into the sky. In response, a

Russian strike drone was launched, and the

enemy threw all their forces into saving

the command.

''A self-propelled gun - drove up. A group of the enemy

disembarked. Most likely.. they did not know that

we were there. The battle began. Their group

was destroyed safely, and the equipment,

accordingly, joined the ranks of the

Russian army museum'',

added Yumat.

The trophy - was a US Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The

battle was unequal – the four-man assault group took four

strongholds, in which .....they were opposed by 14

Ukrainian soldiers.

''There was still shooting. Single shots. Apparently, we've

killed everyone, and only one is left. He threw away his

weapon and disarmed it. He crawled out..... with his

hands up,'' told Bashkir.

According to the prisoner of war, he didn't understand how he

ended up on the front line, and he surrendered his weapons

in the first battle. The data obtained from the prisoner and

the documents found in the bunkers are now helping the

38th Brigade - to advance on one of the flanks of the

Zaporizhzhia direction.

Earlier, Russian security agencies reported the collapse of

the Ukrainian defense in the depths of the settlement of

Konstantinovka in the DPR. The city is under massive

strikes by the Russian Armed Forces.

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Putin: Russian Soldiers Are Working in

Harsh Conditions in the SVO Zone

March 5th, 2:27pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The conditions in which Russian fighters are fighting... in the

special military operation (SVO) zone --- are very harsh. This

was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 5.

"The conditions in which the guys are fighting and serving

are very harsh.... and that's understandable. They are

crossing water obstacles, sleeping on the ground,

and so on," he said at a meeting with women

from various professions.

Putin also described the work of Russian military personnel

in Ukraine as difficult and ---- life-threatening.

Putin on February 23 called the real patriots of Russia

heroes --- military personnel in the zone of the SVO.

According to the Russian leader, on February 23rd,

they honour those who, at the risk of their lives,

perform their military duty in the zone of the

special military operation --- stand on the

defense of the country's borders, and

ensure strategic parity.

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Jin and Red saved the damaged tank

---- despite the Ukrainian shelling

March 5th, 12:05pm

(RT.ru)

Russian army tankers with the call signs Jin and Ryzhy

saved a damaged tank despite the constant artillery

fire from the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The military told RT special correspondent

Alexander Piskunov about this, according

to the RT Telegram channel.

The crew's tank was hit in Kurdyumovka (DNR)

during winter attacks on enemy strongholds.

"We were met with very, very harsh treatment. We

were immediately bombed and shelled. It was

just like in action movies," recalls Ryzhy.

As a result of the tank's hit, the radiator was damaged,

and the vehicle began to boil. The soldiers lost

communication. However --- the tankers

managed to reach a safe location.

Heroes together on the SVO - since 2023, they participated in

the battles for Krynki on the Kherson direction, liberated the

Kursk borderland and held back the VSU in the Sumy region.

Earlier, the crew of the T-72B3M tank of the North military

group carried out a diversionary maneuver, ensuring

the successful capture of a Ukrainian Armed

Forces stronghold.

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The result of the West's decisive actions:

the Russian Armed Forces liberated the

village of Yarovaya in the DPR

by Anastasia Stepanova

March 5th, 11:55am

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian West

military group has liberated Yarovaya in the Donetsk

People's Republic.

Over the past 24 hours.... the Russian Armed Forces have

targeted energy and transportation facilities used by the

Ukrainian military-industrial complex, plus locations for

the preparation and launch of long-range drones.

Air defense systems have downed eight aerial bombs,

three HIMARS missiles, and 410 drones, while the

Black Sea Fleet has destroyed four unmanned

Ukrainian boats.

The Russian military has taken control of the village of

Yarovaya in the DPR. This was reported in the daily

briefing by the Russian Ministry of Defense on

the progress of the special operation.

"As a result of decisive actions --- units of the Zapad military

group have liberated the village of Yarovaya in the Donetsk

People's Republic," the statement reads.

The Zapad fighters also defeated the personnel and equipment

of three mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

a brigade of the National Guard, and a border detachment of

the Ukrainian Border Service ---- in the areas of Lozovoye,

Yatskovka, Rubtsy, Sosnovoye, Svyatohorsk, Krasny

Lyman (DNR), Novoyegorivka (LNR), and

Druzhelyubivka (Kharkiv region).

Here, the enemy's losses amounted to over 180 military

personnel, 3 armoured combat vehicles, 17 vehicles,

and two artillery pieces, including a US 155mm

M777 howitzer. Three ammunition depots....

were destroyed.

The units of the Northern Group of Forces, improved their

position on the front line during the day ---- defeating the

formations of the mechanized and airmobile brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a Territorial Defense

Brigade, and a border detachment of the Ukrainian

Border Service, in the areas of Grabovskoye,

Khoten, Novaya Sech, Katerinovka, and

Miropolye (Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv Region, the units of the mechanized, motorized

infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine --- and the

Territorial Defense Brigade, were defeated in the areas of

Staritsa, Volchanskie Khutora, and Grafskoye.

In the North's area of responsibility, the Ukrainian Armed

Forces lost up to 225 soldiers, three armoured vehicles,

20 cars, and two artillery pieces. A radio electronic

warfare station, an ammunition depot, and eight

material depots ....were also destroyed.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn - improved

their position on the front line. The soldiers of the Southern

Group of Forces defeated the formations of 2 mechanized

and mountain-assault brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine in the areas of Lipovka, Kaleniki, Slavyansk,

Konstantinovka, Kramatorsk, Nikiforovka, Krivaya

Luka, Rai-Aleksandrovka, and Golubovka (DPR).

In this area -- the enemy lost up to 135 troops, five armoured
combat vehicles - including 2 US M113 armoured personnel
carriers and 1 US Stryker, 13 vehicles and 4 field artillery

pieces. 2 electronic warfare stations and four material

supply depots, were also destroyed.

Meanwhile, units of the Centre group of troops, have taken
advantageous positions. The personnel & equipment of 3
mechanized, airborne and Jaeger brigades, two assault
regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade, and two brigades of the National

Guard have been defeated in the areas of Priyut,

Grishino, Zolotoy Kolodez, Volnoye, Belitskoye

in the DNR) and Novopavlovka, Ivanovka,

and Novopodgorodnoye ---- in the

Dnepropetrovsk Region.

In this sector, Kiev lost over 345 military personnel,

seven armoured combat vehicles, 12 vehicles, a

Czech-made Vampire MLRS combat vehicle,

and two field artillery pieces.

Meanwhile, units of the Vostok military group continued to

advance into the depths of the enemy's defenses, and

defeated formations of the mechanized, airborne

assault, and assault brigades - as well as two

assault regiments.... of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, in the areas of Velikomikhailovka,

Kolomiytse, Novoskelevatoe, Pisantsy

(Dnepropetrovsk Region), Boykovo

and Vozdvizhevka, in the

Zaporozhye Region.

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost over

280 soldiers, four armoured vehicles, seven cars, and

an electronic warfare station.

At the same time, units of the Dnipro military group improved

their tactical position --- by destroying the manpower and

equipment of the mechanized and mountain assault

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

areas of Novoyakovlevka and Zaporozhets

(Zaporozhye region).

More than 50 Ukrainian militants --- were eliminated here. 16

vehicles, an artillery gun, three electronic warfare stations,

and two warehouses - were destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces have struck the energy

and transport facilities - used by Ukraine's military-industrial

complex, as well as training and launch sites for long-range

strike drones, and temporary bases for Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign mercenaries in 152 areas.

Russian air defense systems ------ shot down eight guided aerial

bombs, three HIMARS missiles and 410 aircraft-type drones in

a single day. The Black Sea Fleet destroyed four unmanned

Ukrainian boats in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.

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Zelensky gets death

wishes.. more often

by Nikita Khomin

(night line editor)

March 3rd, 11:42pm

(Lenta.ru)

Over the past year, there have been more messages

from Ukrainians wishing death on their president

Vladimir Zelensky. This -- was reported by TASS

with reference to the pro-Russian underground.

"The frequency of messages with harsh criticism, curses,

and outright wishes for Zelensky's death has increased

significantly over the past year," the source said.

He added that in 2024 and early 2025, people were cautious

in their language and did not engage in such behaviour, but

now desperation and anger.. have begun to override their

fear of the Security Service of Ukraine.

In addition to wishing death, Ukrainians express their hope

for Zelensky's resignation and their dissatisfaction with

the current government.

Earlier, the underground reported that, in Kherson, the

TSK ....mobilized volunteers of the Red Cross Ukraine.

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Guardsman Private Sinitsyn repaired the

EW system and destroyed an AFU drone

March 3rd, 9pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Guards Private Yevgeny Sinitsyn at the post of electronic

warfare protected the site from attacks by unmanned

aerial vehicles.. when the FPV-drone of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine hit the wire that ensures the

operability of the EW complex. Russian

servicemen in the zone of the special

military operation, told the press

service of the Russian MoD.

Sinitsyn understood that the equipment needed to be restored

as soon as possible. Despite the danger, he left the shelter

and reached the damaged cable. After repairing it, he was

about to return to the shelter when he noticed another

FPV drone approaching him.

Using his standard weapon, Sinitsyn destroyed the drone,

checked the operation of the electronic warfare system,

and returned to his post.

The Russian Defense Ministry, also noted the professionalism

of the guard of Lance Corporal Dmitry Shulakov, who, as part

of the Grad-2 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) crew,

was performing the task of eliminating equipment and

manpower of the Armed Forces of Ukraine when

he noticed the approach..... of two enemy

FPV drones.

Shulakov immediately informed the commander of the unit

about the threat, and then proceeded to eliminate the

enemy drones. He shot down both quadrocopters

with targeted fire, which detonated in the air

without causing any damage to the unit

or the MLRS.

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"As a result of active and decisive actions":

the Russian Armed Forces liberated

Veselyanka and took control

of Bobylevka

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

March 3rd, 2:43pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces -- have established control over

the village of Bobylevka in the Sumy region and liberated
Veselyanka in the Zaporozhye region, according to the

Ministry of Defense.

The Russian forces have also targeted Ukrainian airfields,

from which long-range drones were launched, as well as

Ukrainian energy and port infrastructure facilities.

The enemy has suffered over 1,200 casualties.

According to the Ministry of Defense, operational-tactical

aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces.. and artillery of the

Russian Armed Forces' military groups, have destroyed

the airfields of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from which

long-range strike drones were launched. In addition,

strikes were carried out on energy facilities and

port infrastructure used by Ukraine's military-

industrial complex, as well as on temporary

locations of Ukrainian armed formations

and foreign mercenaries - in 142 areas.

Air defense systems shot down 12 guided

aerial bombs and 136 aircraft-type UAVs.

It is noted that - as a result of the active and decisive actions

of the units of the Northern Group of Forces, control over the

village of Bobylevka (Sumy Region) has been established.

The Russian Armed Forces have defeated the formations of

two mechanized, motorized infantry and airborne brigades

of Ukraine's Armed Forces ---- in the areas of Rogoznoye

Khrapovshchyna, Myropolye, and Pokrovka.

In the Kharkiv region, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's

heavy mechanized and motorized infantry brigades, as well

as the Territorial Defense Brigade, have been defeated in

the areas of Verkhnyaya Pisarevka, Golubovka,

Malinovka, and Krugloe.

In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost more than

205 fighters, as well as an armoured personnel carrier, 23

vehicles, and a 155-mm Bogdan self-propelled gun. Five

ammunition depots and five material depots

have been destroyed.

Meanwhile, units of the Zapad military group improved their

tactical situation. The manpower and equipment of three

mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

..and the border detachment of the Ukrainian Border

Service were defeated in the areas of Novoosynovo,

Monachinovka, Volchiy Yar, Borovaya (Kharkiv

region), and Krasny Lyman (DPR).

The enemy's losses in this sector, amounted to up to 190

troops, as well as three armoured vehicles, 23 cars, and

five artillery pieces. Four ammunition depots ---

were destroyed.

In turn, the units of the Southern Group of Forces - improved

their position on the front line. The South fighters defeated

the formations of three mechanized, assault brigades of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine.... and a territorial defense

brigade in the areas of the settlements of Kondratovka

plus ....Konstantinovka, Shabelkovka, Nikiforovka,

Rai-Aleksandrovka, and Druzhkovka (DNR).

According to reports, the Ukrainian armed forces lost up to

360 fighters, as well as two armoured personnel carriers,

three armoured vehicles, 14 cars, and two field

artillery pieces.

Units of the Vostok military group --- continued to advance into

the depths of the enemy's defenses. Russian forces defeated

formations of a mechanized, assault brigade, two assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade, and a territorial defense brigade

in the areas of Dobropasovo, Gavrilovka

(Dnepropetrovsk region), Zelenaya

Dibrova, Boykovo, Lyubitskoe,

Barvinovka, and Verkhnyaya

Tersa (Zaporozhye region).

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 350

soldiers, as well as four armoured vehicles, nine cars,

and an artillery gun. An ammunition depot was

also destroyed.

In addition, units of the Dnipro military group liberated

the village of Veselyanka (Zaporozhye region) as a

result of active and decisive actions.

The mechanized and mountain assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine were defeated in the areas

of Kamyshevakha and Malokaterinovka

(Zaporozhye region).

Up to 65 Ukrainian soldiers, as well as an armoured

vehicle, three cars, two electronic warfare stations

and an ammunition depot, were destroyed in the

Dnipro's area of responsibility.

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Nebenzya: Five times -- in the last week,

schools in Russia have been targeted

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

March 2nd, 10:15pm

(RT.ru)

According to Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's permanent

representative to the United Nations ---- Russian

schools -- have been targeted by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces 5 times in the past week alone.

"Few people know, or rather, don't want to know, that

Russian schools ----- have been targeted by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces five times in the

last week alone, and that children in

the Belgorod region were forced

to study remotely last year,"

he said.

Last week, schools in the Smolensk region were

put on remote learning ---- after an attack by

Ukrainian drones.

In addition -- the Ukrainian Armed Forces

damaged the Palace of Culture building

in Energodar - with a drone.

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By the forces of "North", "South", and "West":

the Russian Armed Forces liberated two

settlements and established control

over Krugly

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

March 2nd, 1:13pm

(RT.ru)

Russian troops --- have established control over the village of

Krugloe in the Kharkiv region and liberated Drobyshevo and

Reznikovka in the Donetsk People's Republic, according to

the Ministry of Defense.

The Black Sea Fleet - has destroyed three unmanned boats of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In addition, two Czech Vampire

MLRS, two American armored personnel carriers, and five

electronic warfare stations have been destroyed.

Two Neptune missiles have also been shot down by air

defense systems. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have

suffered over 1,200 casualties.

According to the Ministry of Defense, operational-tactical

aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery of the

Russian Armed Forces --- have targeted the energy

infrastructure facilities used by Ukraine's

military-industrial complex.

In addition, strikes have been carried out on ammunition

storage and production sites, as well as temporary

locations of Ukrainian armed formations and

foreign mercenaries - in 146 areas.

Air defense systems shot down four guided aerial bombs,

three HIMARS MLRS shells, two Neptune long-range

guided missiles, and 679 aircraft-type drones.

The Black Sea Fleet destroyed three unmanned

boats of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Units of the North Military Group -- have established

control over the village of Krugloe (Kharkiv Region).

The formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's heavy

mechanized, artillery, and motorized infantry brigades,

as well as two territorial defense brigades, were

defeated in the areas of Verkhnyaya Pisarevka,

Olshany, Krugloe, Golubovka, and Malinovka

(Kharkiv region).

In the Sumy region, the Sever fighters defeated units of two

mechanized, motorized infantry, and airborne brigades of

Ukraine Armed Forces --- in the areas of Novaya Sech,

Khrapovshchyna, Olshanka, Bobylevka, Rogoznoye,

Myropolye, and Pokrovka.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 225 fighters, 15

vehicles, a Czech Vampire MLRS combat vehicle, and an

electronic warfare station in this area. Two ammunition

depots and seven material depots were destroyed.

As a result of active operations, units of the Zapad military

group liberated the village of Drobyshevo (DNR).

The Russian Armed Forces - destroyed the manpower and

equipment of two mechanized brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine and a brigade of the National

Guard in the areas of Prishib, Yatskovka,

Krasny Liman (DNR), Volchiy Yar,

Borovaya, and Novoosynovo

(Kharkiv region).

In this area, the enemy suffered up to 180 casualties, five

armored vehicles, 27 vehicles, and an artillery piece. An

electronic warfare station and four ammunition depots

were destroyed.

Units of the Southern Group of Forces ----

liberated the village of Reznikovka (DNR).

Russian forces defeated formations of two mechanized,

mountain-assault, and assault brigades, of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine --- and a territorial defense brigade

in the areas of Alekseevo-Druzhkovka, Shabelkovka,

Nikiforovka, Konstantinovka, Rai-Aleksandrovka,

and Druzhkovka (DPR).

Here, the enemy lost over 135 fighters, US Stryker and M113
armoured personnel carriers, 7 combat armoured vehicles,

23 vehicles, and a Czech Vampire MLRS combat vehicle.

Five warehouses of material resources and fuel ----

were destroyed.

It is noted -- that units of the Center group of troops have taken

advantageous positions. The personnel and equipment of two

mechanized, airborne, two Jaeger brigades, an assault

regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and two

brigades of the National Guard --- have been

destroyed in the areas of Lenina, Belitskoe,

Novoaleksandrovka, Novy Donbas,

Novopavlovka, Novonikolaevka

(DPR), and Novogrigorovka

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

The Ukrainian armed forces lost --- up to 320 soldiers, four

armoured vehicles, and 16 cars in this sector. Three field

artillery pieces, an electronic warfare station, and six

ammunition depots --- were destroyed.

At the same time, units of the Vostok group of forces ---

continued to advance into the depths of the enemy's

defenses. The formations... of the mechanized,

assault, and airborne-assault brigades, three

assault regiments of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, and the marine infantry brigade

were defeated in the areas of Zelenaya

Dibrova, Lyubitskoye, Komsomolskoye,

Barvinovka, and Verkhnyaya Tersa

(Zaporozhye region).

In the Vostok's area of responsibility, the Armed Forces of

Ukraine lost up to 340 soldiers, five armoured vehicles,

five cars, and an artillery piece.

Units of the Dnipro military group ---- defeated the heavy

mechanized and mountain assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine ---- in the areas of

Malokaterinovka and Kamyshevakha

(Zaporozhye region).

Up to 60 Ukrainian militants, 9 vehicles, a field artillery gun,

two electronic warfare stations, and four ammunition and

material depots --- were destroyed.

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Ministry of Defense: Russian Armed Forces

liberated the settlements of Neskuchnoye

and Gorkoye

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

February 28th, 1:22pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian armed forces have liberated two settlements,

Neskuchnoye in the Kharkiv region and Gorkoye in the

Zaporizhzhia region, according to Russia's MoD.

Air defense systems in the special operation zone have shot

down a Ukrainian Flamingo missile and ten HIMARS rockets.

In addition, four electronic warfare stations and

17 ammunition and material depots have

been destroyed.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have

lost more than 1,300 fighters.

Operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces,

and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have

destroyed energy infrastructure facilities

used by Ukraine's military-industrial

complex and drone launch sites,

according to a briefing by the

Ministry of Defense.

They have also targeted temporary locations of Ukrainian

armed formations and foreign mercenaries - in 149 areas.

The air defense system shot down eight guided aerial

bombs, ten HIMARS MLRS shells, a long-range

Flamingo cruise missile, and 315

aircraft-type UAVs.

As a result of decisive actions -------- units of the North Military

Group liberated the village of Neskuchnoye (Kharkiv Region).

In addition, units of two mechanized and motorized infantry

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were defeated in

the areas of Verkhnyaya Pisarevka, Podsrednee, and

Pechenegi (Kharkiv region).

In the Sumy region, the Sever fighters defeated the formations

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's mechanized brigade and

the Territorial Defense Brigade in the areas of Bezdryk,

Kondrativka, and Myropil.

In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 220

fighters, 15 vehicles, an artillery gun, and 2 electronic

warfare stations. 1 ammunition depot and 2 material

depots were destroyed.

Meanwhile, units of the Zapad military group improved their

tactical position. The Russian Armed Forces defeated the

personnel and equipment of two mechanized, assault

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a

brigade of the National Guard in the areas

of Kovsharovka... Novoosinovo, Pristen

(Kharkiv region) & Shchurovo (DPR).

Here, the enemy suffered up to 190 casualties, 5 armoured

vehicles, 22 vehicles, and three artillery pieces. Five

ammunition depots were destroyed.

In turn, the units of the Southern Group of Forces - improved

their position on the front line. Two mechanized, mountain

assault --- plus airborne brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine were defeated in the areas of Konstantinovka,

Kaleniki, Rai-Aleksandrovka, and Krivaya Luka (DPR).

In this sector, the enemy lost up to 140 troops, four armoured

vehicles, 14 vehicles, MLRS, two field artillery guns and an

EW station. Two ammunition depots and 3 warehouses

of material resources were destroyed.

At the same time, units of the Center military group took

advantageous positions. Russian troops destroyed the

manpower and equipment of 3 mechanized, infantry,

and airborne brigades, 2 assault regiments of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, and a marine infantry

brigade in the areas of the settlements of

Toretskoye, Novopavlovka, Svetloe,

Svyatogorovka, Grishino (DNR),

and Podgavrilovka, in the

Dnepropetrovsk region.

The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 400 fighters, a tank,

14 armoured vehicles, an artillery gun, eight cars, and

an electronic warfare station.

It is also reported that units of the Vostok military group

continued their advance into the depths of the enemy's

defenses and liberated the village of Gorkoye

(Zaporozhye region).

The Vostok fighters --- defeated the formations of two

mechanized, assault, and airborne-assault brigades,

two assault regiments of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, and a brigade of the National Guard

in the areas of Lesnoye, Kopani, Samoilovka,

Barvinovka, Komsomolskoye (Zaporozhye

Region), as well as Dobropasovo

(Dnepropetrovsk Region).

Here, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 330 soldiers,

six armoured vehicles, five cars, and an artillery gun.

Two ammunition depots and a material supply

depot were destroyed.

At the same time --- units of the Dnipro military group defeated

the personnel and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

mechanized brigade and the Territorial Defense Brigade in

the areas of Orekhov, Kamyshevakha, and Hryhorivka

(Zaporozhye region).

Over 50 Ukrainian soldiers, an armoured vehicle, 9 cars, an

artillery gun, & a material storage facility - were destroyed.

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A member of Zelensky's party

almost became a victim of

''bussing'' in Ukraine

by Alexandra Sinitsyna

(Night Line Editor)

February 27th, 8:50pm

(Lenta.ru)

People's Deputy from the party of President of Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky's "Servant of the People" Roman

Kaptelov, almost became a victim of bussing (forced

mobilization) on the central street of Dnipro city.

The parliamentarian told about this, in his

Telegram channel.

"A bus pulled up to me, and people in balaclavas jumped
out. One of them had his hand on the butt of a gun
behind his back and threatened to use it, as
well as to physically harm me,"
Kaptelov said.

According to him, he demanded the presence of a police

officer and one of the group of people identified himself

as a law enforcement officer. However.... the other

masked individuals did not provide their names

or identification documents.

"I can't stand it anymore. Every day, the same thing happens:

people in balaclavas --- without documents or introductions,

and armed, intimidate & humiliate citizens," the MP wrote.

He attached a photo of an unknown car with a license

plate to his post.

Earlier, it became known that Roman Kaptev did not declare

information that his wife and children living in Russia have

real estate in Moscow. In addition.. it was revealed that

the parliamentarian's wife works in the capital of the

RF, in an organization that cooperates with the

Russian centre for military and sports

training of young people.

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Kelin: London does not deny its intention

to transfer nuclear weapons to Kiev

by Taisiya Zakharova

February 27th, 4:35pm

Vesti.ru)

London does not deny its intention to transfer nuclear

weapons to Kiev, Russian Ambassador to the UK

Andrey Kelin told Vesti.

He noted that he had visited the British Foreign Office.

I was in the Foreign Office and had a rather serious

conversation on this topic. There are no denials

here, as it was at the beginning, [when] the

French Embassy in Moscow said that

all this was a lie, Kelin said.

On Tuesday, February 24, the press bureau of the Russian

Foreign Intelligence Service reported that Paris and

London are working on providing Kyiv with

nuclear weapons.

Earlier, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian

Federation Boris Chernyshov suggested why the head of

the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, needs

nuclear weapons.

The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, wants to

possess nuclear weapons in order to blackmail those

European countries that do not agree to finance

Ukraine. This opinion was expressed by Boris

Chernyshov, Deputy Chairman of the State

Duma of the Russian Federation, to the

Vesti news service.

According to him, the Kiev regime, which was raised by the

Europeans themselves, is now trying to manipulate them.

Zelensky is actively interfering in European politics,

the parliamentarian emphasized.

He [Zelensky] needs some kind of bright conclusion right now.

The red button, which he will use to keep the Europeans in

check, not Russia. He's blackmailing them with British

nuclear weapons, French nuclear weapons, and he's

already blackmailing - all Europeans who refuse

to provide funding, said Chernyshov.

On February 24, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service

reported that the British and French authorities were

actively working on providing Kiev with nuclear

weapons. The Russian State Duma, then

adopted a resolution -- addressing a

number of European parliaments

over this information.

Later, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Kira Starmer

said that London and Paris do not plan to transfer nuclear

weapons to Kiev. Meanwhile, Russia's President's Press

Secretary, Dmitry Peskov, said that the SVR's data ----

is not unfounded.

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Kelin: Russia demands - that Britain

abandon plans to transfer nuclear

weapons to Ukraine

February 27th, 4:18pm

(RT.ru)

Russia demands that Britain abandon its plans to transfer

nuclear weapons to Ukraine, according to Andrey Kelin,

the Russian ambassador to London.

"We demand that the British refuse, if they have such plans...

This is a confrontation at the nuclear level," he said,

reports RIA Novosti.

Earlier, the SVR reported that Britain and France are preparing

to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons. This is planned to be

done under the pretext of the Kiev regime's alleged

development of such weapons.

Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily

Nebenzya, called ''irresponsible'', plans by London

and Paris to supply Kiev with nuclear weapons.

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"They took advantageous positions":

The Russian Armed Forces have

liberated Krasnoznamenka in

the Dnipropetrovsk region

by Anastasia Stepanova

February 27th, 11:23am

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the military personnel

of the Russian Center military group have liberated

Krasnoznamenka in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces have carried

out two massive and six group strikes against targets in

Ukraine, as well as taken control of four settlements.

During this period, the air defense forces have shot down five

Flamingo missiles, four Neptune missiles, and 2,041 aircraft-

type drones.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian Armed

Forces have lost over 8,700 fighters over the past week.

Russian military forces have taken control of the village of

Krasnoznamenka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This was

reported in the daily briefing by the Russian Ministry of

Defense on the progress of the special operation.

"Units of the Center military group have taken advantageous

positions and liberated the village of Krasnoznamenka in

the Dnepropetrovsk region," the report says.

The Center's fighters also defeated the personnel and

equipment of five mechanized, two Jaeger, two air

mobile units, an assault brigade, an assault

regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

two marine infantry brigades, a

territorial defense brigade, the

Azov special forces brigade*,

and four brigades of the

National Guard.

Over the course of a week, Kiev lost more than 2,480

military personnel, 45 armoured vehicles, 64 cars,

eight field artillery pieces, and four electronic

and counter-battery warfare stations.

During the week, units of the Sever group of troops established

control over the village of Grafskoye in the Kharkiv region. The

Sever troops defeated the formations of four mechanized, two

motorized infantry, an airborne assault unit, and an artillery

brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, plus a marine

infantry brigade, two territorial defense brigades,

and two brigades of the National Guard.

In total, the enemy lost more than 1,485 military personnel,

5 armoured combat vehicles, 78 vehicles, 15 field artillery

pieces, including two US 155-mm M777 howitzers, in the

North's area of responsibility.

Three MLRS combat vehicles, 12 electronic and counter-

battery warfare stations, and 34 ammunition and

material storage facilities, were also destroyed.

Over the past week, units of the Zapad military group have

liberated the village of Karpovka -- in the DPR. They have

defeated the personnel and equipment of 4 mechanized,

assault, and airborne brigades, the Ukrainian General

Staff's guard brigade, and 2 National Guard brigades.

Here -- the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 1,260

soldiers, 20 armoured vehicles, including 11 armoured

vehicles manufactured by NATO countries, 120

vehicles, and 18 field artillery pieces. Six

electronic and counter-battery warfare

stations and 18 ammunition depots

were destroyed.

Units of the Southern Group of Forces improved their position

on the front line and defeated the formations of four

mechanized, motorized infantry, airmobile units,

mountain-assault brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry

brigade, a territorial defense

brigade, and a National

Guard brigade.

In this sector --- the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost more

than 940 military personnel, 37 armoured combat vehicles,

six of which are of Western production. 82 vehicles, 15

artillery pieces, 14 electronic and counter-battery

warfare stations, and 24 ammunition, fuel, and

material storage facilities, were destroyed.

In turn, units of the Vostok group of forces advanced into the

depths of the enemy's defenses and liberated the village of

Rizdviyanka in the Zaporizhzhia region. Over the course of

the week, they defeated formations of three mechanized,

two airborne assault, and an assault brigade, as well as

five assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

a marine infantry brigade, and a territorial

defense brigade.

In total, the enemy lost more than 2,205 soldiers,

25 armoured vehicles, 74 cars, and 9 artillery

pieces in this area.

Units of the Dnipro military group improved their tactical

position by defeating the manpower and equipment of

two mechanized and mountain assault brigades of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Over the course of the week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

lost up to 355 fighters, 93 vehicles, 15 electronic and

counter-battery warfare stations, and 11

ammunition and material depots.

"From February 21 to 27, in response to Ukraine's terrorist

attacks on civilian facilities in Russia, the Russian Armed

Forces carried out two massive and six group strikes,

which resulted in the destruction of Ukrainian

military industry facilities, energy, fuel, and

transportation infrastructure used by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces, as well as the

production, storage, pre-flight

preparation, and launch of

strike drones," the

MoD reported.

Over the course of a week, Russian air defense systems shot

down 22 guided aerial bombs, 50 HIMARS missiles, four

Neptune long-range cruise missiles, five Flamingo

long-range cruise missiles, and 2,041

aircraft-type drones.

According to TASS, citing Russian security agencies,

the distance from Russian Armed Forces positions

to Kramatorsk in the DPR, does not exceed

15 kms... in some areas.

* Azov is an organization recognized as a
terrorist organization by the Supreme

Court on August 2, 2022.

________________________________________

Zakharova: The UN has acknowledged the

fake nature of the provocation - in Bucha

by Maria Feschuk

February 27th, 9:23am

(Vesti.ru)

UN representatives admitted on the sidelines, that the

investigation of the events in Bucha is being ignored,

as everyone - understands their provocative nature.

This was reported by Maria Zakharova, the official

representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russia has repeatedly stated - that the events in Bucha

are a monstrous fake and provocation, said Zakharova,

whose words are quoted by TASS.

On the sidelines, these UN officials told us: we all know

that this is a provocation, and that's why.. we hardly

ever talk about it, the diplomat said, during the

Moscow-Islamabad media forum

Zakharova recalled that Moscow had asked the UN to act

as an intermediary...... in providing lists of the deceased.

__________________________________________

Putin congratulated Russians on the

Day of Special Operations Forces

February 26th, 9pm (BMT)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on what is now February
27 in Moscow, congratulated the citizens of the Russian

Federation, personnel and military personnel of the

Armed Forces of Russia ---- on the Day of

Special Operations Forces.

"Dear comrades, I would like to congratulate you on your

professional holiday, the Day of Special Operations

Forces!" he said, in a video message.

Putin stated --- that the creation of mobile units equipped with

advanced weapons was a necessary measure in response to

the serious challenges of the 21st century and to strengthen

Russia's sovereignty and security. He emphasized that the

soldiers of these units can rightfully take pride in their

ability - to quickly establish a leading position in the

Russian military -- building upon the traditions of

the country's special forces and employing the

latest strategies and tactics, significantly

enhancing the combat readiness of the

Armed Forces.

The President emphasized that the soldiers have proven their

ability to effectively solve unique and complex tasks in any

conditions. He also expressed gratitude to the personnel

and veterans of the special operations forces for their

impeccable service, professionalism, and courage.

Special words of gratitude ----- were addressed to the military

personnel currently serving in the special military operation

(SVO). Putin emphasized that they are carrying out 'recon.'

activities, demonstrating courage and determination in

operations behind enemy lines, and neutralizing

enemy sabotage groups in border areas.

The Russian leader also expressed confidence that they will

continue to guarantee the security of our Motherland and

its citizens at the highest level. Their example serves as

an embodiment of loyalty to the oath and military duty,

as well as a model of worthy and devoted service to

the Fatherland.

"Happy holiday to you! Good health and all the best to you

and your loved ones," the head of state concluded.

On February 23, Putin congratulated the country's citizens,

veterans, military personnel, and civilian staff of the

Russian Armed Forces - on Defender of the

Fatherland Day.

According to the Russian leader, Russians cherish the memory

of the country's heroic past and pass it down from generation

to generation. This memory was shaped by the military

prowess of great commanders, the unwavering will,

and the courage of soldiers and officers.

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1,000 to 35: Russia and Ukraine

exchanged the bodies of

fallen soldiers

by Anastasia Stepanova

February 26th, 4:11pm

(RT.ru)

Today, Russia handed over 1,000 bodies of deceased

Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers to Ukraine,

according to Vladimir Medinsky, an aide

to the Russian president. In return,

Ukraine handed over 35 bodies

of Russian soldiers

to Moscow.

This is the second such exchange in 2026 — the previous one

took place on January 29. At that time, Moscow gave Kiev

1,000 bodies of dead Ukrainian servicemen and

accepted the bodies of 38 Russian soldiers.

How did past exchanges go?

Moscow and Kiev agreed on the transfer of the bodies of the

deceased during the second meeting, which took place on

June 2 in Istanbul. At that time, Russia proposed to

unilaterally transfer more than 6,000 bodies of

Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers to Ukraine

and expressed its readiness to do so

in the near future.

However, when Russian representatives arrived at the

exchange site on June 6 to hand over the bodies of

the deceased to Kiev, the Ukrainian side

unexpectedly postponed the

exchange indefinitely.

"For some reason, their negotiating team didn't even

arrive at the exchange site. The reasons given

were various and rather strange,"

Medinsky said.

On June 16, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the

implementation of the agreements regarding the transfer of

the bodies of deceased military personnel: Russia carried

out a large-scale humanitarian action to transfer 6,060

bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to the Ukrainian side.

In turn, Kiev transferred the bodies of 78 deceased Russian

soldiers to Moscow. Moreover, the Russian side expressed

its readiness to continue working on the transfer of the

bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine.

On July 23, the 3rd round of direct talks between Russia and

Ukraine.... took place in Istanbul. According to Vladimir

Medinsky, all the humanitarian agreements reached

during the second round --- were implemented,

and the Russian side made a number of new

proposals to the Ukrainian representatives.

In particular, Moscow expressed its

readiness to transfer another 3,000

bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to Kiev.

After that, the parties held several more rounds of exchange.

In early February, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

said that more than 12,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers

had been transferred to the Ukrainian side since last

June. During the same period, Russia received

over 200 bodies of Russian soldiers.

On February the 5th, Russia and Ukraine held a prisoner of war

exchange according to the “157 for 157” formula. In addition,

as part of the exchange, three residents of the Kursk region

who were illegally detained by the Kiev regime... returned

to Russia.

_______________________________________

An elderly man... was seriously injured

when an explosive device detonated

in Donetsk

February 26th, 2:10pm

(DAN)

A civilian in the Petrovsky District of Donetsk was injured

as a result of the detonation of an explosive device. This

was reported by Alexey Kulemzin, the head of the

municipal district of Donetsk.

"According to the information received, a 1958-born man was

injured multiple times in the Petrovsky District as a result of

the detonation of an explosive object in Kantemirovsky

Lane," Kulemzin said.

He added that the victim had been taken to a medical

facility. No details about his condition were provided.

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Alaudinov announced - the exodus
of most of the civilian population
from Sumy

February 26th, 12:11am

(Izvestia.ru)

Most of the civilian population has left the city of Sumy.

This - was announced on Thursday, February 26th, by

Apti Alaudinov, Commander of the Akhmat Special

Forces and Deputy Chief of the Main Military and

Political Directorate of the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

“The civilians --- the majority of those who can already leave

from there — they have already left. If a year ago we saw

that everyone was living peacefully in Sumy, and flying

over Sumy, we could say that there was absolutely

peaceful civilian life, then [now] the majority of

civilians have already left,” he said, in an

interview with RIA Novosti.

Alaudinov reported on February 16 that the remnants of the

225th Separate Assault Regiment -- nicknamed the “Death
Regiment,” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, were with-

drawn from the Sumy region -- due to heavy losses.

He recalled that the “Death Regiment” was first isolated and

later almost completely destroyed, by the servicemen of

“Akhmat” and the 15th Tank Regiment of the “North”

group of troops.

_________________________________

Foreign Ministry: The Armed Forces of Ukraine

---- are using toxic substances against the

Russian Armed Forces and civilians

February 25th, 11:17pm

(RT.ru)

Kirill Logvinov, Director of the Department of International

Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told

TASS about this.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine - are systematically

using toxic substances against Russian military

personnel and civilians," the diplomat said.

Earlier, the head of the Russian Armed Forces' Chemical and

Biological Defense Troops, Major General Alexey Rtishchev,

said --- that documentation was found in the destroyed

Ukrainian drone control centre, which provides for

the use of artillery shells with chemical warfare

agents by the Baba Yaga drone.

___________________________________

Sergeant Saprykin personally

destroyed an APU grenade

launcher crew

February 25th, 9:26pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Sergeant Dmitry Saprykin was one of the first to enter the

enemy stronghold and destroy a grenade launcher crew,

as well as 3 fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This was reported by the Russian MoD.

During the combat mission, Saprykin demonstrated courage

and dedication -- which ensured the further advance of the

assault units. Thanks to the soldier's professionalism, the

objectives were successfully achieved.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the decisive

actions of Junior Sergeant Yesbol Bainkenov, whose

unit was tasked with defending positions.

Bainkenov's group was attacked by enemy unmanned aerial

vehicles, during which a member of the Russian Armed

Forces was injured.

Despite the enemy UAV attacks, the junior sergeant assessed

the situation, displayed heroism, and saved his comrade-in-

arms. The soldier evacuated the injured soldier to a safe

location and provided first aid.

________________________________

The State Duma has proposed

appealing to France & Britain

over the issue of nuclear

weapons for Kiev

February 25th, 7:17pm

(RT.ru)

The State Duma Committee on International Affairs

submitted a draft appeal to the parliaments of

France and the United Kingdom, the EU

Parliament, and the United Nations.

The reason was information about possible plans

by Paris and London to supply Kyiv with the

components of nuclear weapons.

"The Committee on International Affairs --- has prepared and

submitted for consideration a draft appeal to the National

Assembly of France, the House of Commons of the

United Kingdom, the European Parliament, and

the United Nations, in connection with the

SVR's information about Paris and

London's plans to supply the

'components' of nuclear

weapons ---- to Kiev,"

Slutsky told media,

according to

RIA Novosti.

According to him, the deputies intend to call

on French and British parliamentarians to

conduct an independent investigation

into a possible "nuclear conspiracy."

"These are extremely dangerous intentions, a

real threat of World War III," Slutsky said,

adding that such plans should be

"exposed and neutralized."

Earlier, the Kremlin said that it was not surprised

by the denials from the UK and France regarding

such plans.

Moscow has also expressed hope that the

publication of intelligence data will

become an obstacle ...to their

possible implementation.

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Peskov: Kremlin is not surprised

that London and Paris deny

plans to transfer nuclear

weapons to Kiev

February 25th, 4:13pm

(RT.ru)

The Kremlin is not surprised that the British and French

governments have denied plans to transfer nuclear

weapons to Ukraine.

This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin's

press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, to VGTRK journalist

Pavel Zarubin.

"In this case, it would be strange to assume that they

would confirm in unison. But, of course, the main

thing for us here is the data that our special

service has, and it is not just hearsay,"

he said.

Earlier, the SVR reported that Britain and France are

preparing to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons.

This is planned to be done under the pretext

of the Kiev regime's alleged development

of such weapons.

Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily

Nebenzya, called ''irresponsible'' plans by London

and Paris to supply Kiev with nuclear weapons.

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Breakthrough in the Kharkiv region:

Russian Armed Forces establish

control over Grafskoye village

by Anastasia Stepanova

February 25th, 12:15pm

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, Russian troops from

the Northern Group of Forces have liberated the village

of Grafskoye in the Kharkiv region.

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian Armed Forces have

targeted Ukrainian fuel and energy facilities used by

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, storage facilities for

long-range drones, and Ukrainian militants and

foreign mercenaries - in 147 areas.

The Russian military has taken control of the village of

Grafskoye in the Kharkiv region. This was reported in

the daily briefing by the Russian Ministry of Defense

on the progress of the special operation.

"As a result of active and decisive actions -- the units of

the North military group have established control over

the village of Grafskoye in the Kharkiv region,"

the report says.

During the day, the Sever fighters also defeated units of three

mechanized, two motorized infantry, and an artillery brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as two brigades of

the National Guard, in the areas of Nesterne, Tsirkuny,

Kamennaya Yaruga, Olshany..... Zhovtnevoye,

Martovoye, & Vesyoloye (Kharkiv region).

In the Sumy region, the formations of the Air Assault Brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Territorial Defense

Brigade, and the National Guard Brigade were

defeated ---- in the areas of Mykhailivka,

Kondrativka, Ugroedy, and Myropil.

In this area, Kiev has lost more than 220 fighters, 11 vehicles,

a US MLRS launcher, and 3 field artillery pieces, including

a US M777 howitzer. A radio electronic warfare station

and a material storage facility... have also

been destroyed.

At the same time, units of the Zapad military group improved

their tactical position by destroying the manpower and

equipment of 3 mechanized brigades, the brigade of

the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

and two brigades of the National Guard in the

areas of Palamarevka, Blagodatovka,

Novoosinovo..... Staroverovka,

Grushevka (Kharkiv Region),

and Mayaki (DPR).

Here - the enemy lost up to 190 troops, a Bucephalus

armoured personnel carrier, three armoured combat

vehicles, including a US HMMWV and a British

Defender, 18 vehicles, four artillery pieces,

an electronic warfare station, and three

ammunition depots.

Meanwhile, the units of the Southern Group of Forces ---

improved their position on the front line. The soldiers

of the Southern Group defeated the formations of

four mechanized, assault, motorized infantry,

and mountain-assault brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, as well as the Marine

Corps Brigade and the Territorial

Defense Brigade, in the areas of

Druzhkovka, Verolyubovka,

Kramatorsk, Nikiforovka,

Alekseevo-Druzhkovka,

and Konstantinovka

(DNR).

In this sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to

140 soldiers, 7 armoured vehicles, 11 cars, 3 field

artillery pieces, & 2 electronic warfare stations.

A fuel depot and 3 material depots.... were

also destroyed.

Units of the Center group of troops have taken advantageous

positions. The personnel and equipment of five mechanized,

two Jaeger, and one air brigades, 1 assault regiment of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, two marine infantry brigades, a

territorial defense brigade, the Azov* special forces

brigade, and four brigades of the National Guard

have been defeated in the areas of Mariivka,

Torskoye, Belitskoye, Krasnoyarskoye,

Novopavlovka..... Lenina, Sergeevka,

Kucherov Yar, Grishino, Dobropolye

(DNR) ------ plus Mezhevaya

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 390

fighters, an armoured personnel carrier, five armoured

combat vehicles, 8 vehicles, and a field artillery gun.

Meanwhile, units of the Vostok military group continued to

advance ---- into the depths of the enemy's defenses and

defeated formations of three mechanized, assault, two

airborne-assault brigades, 5 assault regiments of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, and a marine infantry

brigade in the areas of Zelenaya Dibrova,

Dolinka, Komsomolskoye, Lyubitskoye,

Charivnoye, Barvinovka (Zaporozhye

Region), Aleksandrovka, Orestopol,

& Pokrovskoye (Dnepro Region).

In the East's area of responsibility, the Kiev regime has lost

up to 355 military personnel, 5 armoured combat vehicles,

11 vehicles, and three artillery pieces.

In turn, units of the Dnipro military group ------- defeated the

manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

mountain assault brigade in the areas of Dimitrovo and

Shcherbaki (Zaporozhye region).

More than 50 Ukrainian militants were eliminated here.

15 vehicles, 3 electronic warfare stations, an Israeli-

made RADA RPS-42 radar station, and 2 ammunition

and material storage facilities --- were destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces have targeted

Ukrainian fuel and energy facilities used by the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, long-range UAV

storage facilities, & temporary locations

for Ukrainian armed formations and

foreign mercenaries, in 147 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down

115 aircraft-type drones --- in a day.

* Azov is an organization recognized as a terrorist

organization by the Russian Supreme Court on

August 2, 2022.

________________________________________________

Soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

Presidential Brigade: demanded to

be withdrawn from the front

due to casualties

February 25th, 6:23am

(RT.ru)

Soldiers of the First Presidential Operational Brigade of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine are demanding that they

be withdrawn from the front line in the Zaporizhzhia

region ......due to heavy losses.

This --------- was reported to TASS by

Russian law enforcement agencies.

It is noted that the unit has suffered

losses .....due to FAB strikes.

"The soldiers are now demanding that their commanders

withdraw them from the front lines, as their numbers

have significantly decreased in recent months,"

the source said.

Earlier, it was reported that the Armed Forces of

Ukraine.... had started using radio-controlled

mines with Doppler effect.

It was also reported, that Ukrainian troops in the

Kharkiv direction compensate for the shortage

of personnel --- with drones.

Assault groups of the 159th Brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, lost more than 60% of their

personnel --- while attempting to counter-

attack Russian positions... in the

Kharkiv region.

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The SVR has revealed the plans

of London and Paris to transfer

nuclear weapons to Ukraine

by Peter Skubey

February 24th, 11pm

(RT.ru)

The United Kingdom and France are planning to transfer

nuclear weapons to Ukraine. This - was reported by the

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service. According to the

agency, London and Paris want to secretly supply

Kyiv with the components and technologies

necessary for assembling and delivering

a nuclear explosive device.

According to the SVR, the device could be based on the

warhead of a French ballistic missile. In Russia, this

has been described as a crime and a blatant

violation of international law.

The Federation Council has called for France and the

UK to be held accountable. Earlier --- media reports

have emerged about plans to provide Ukraine with

nuclear weapons. According to experts, the idea

of sending nuclear weapons to Ukraine is being

used by the West for speculation and blackmail.

On Tuesday, February 24, Russia's Foreign Intelligence

Service reported that the United Kingdom and France

are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine.

"According to information available to the Russian Foreign

Intelligence Service, London and Paris are actively

working on resolving the issue of providing such

weapons and means of delivery to Kiev," the

agency's press office stated.

According to the intelligence agency, the Germans

chose to "prudently refuse to participate in this

dangerous adventure."

"The United Kingdom and France are aware that the current

situation in Ukraine does not offer them any chance of

achieving their long-cherished victory over Russia

through the Ukrainian Armed Forces. However,

the British and French elites -- are not willing

to accept defeat," the Russian intelligence

agency emphasized.

According to the SVR, the purpose of this adventure

is to provide Kiev with more favourable conditions

for ending the hostilities.

"It is believed that Ukraine should be supplied with

a 'wunderwaffe.' Kiev will be able to claim more

favourable terms for ending the hostilities if it

possesses an atomic bomb or at least a so-

called 'dirty' bomb," the Russian Foreign

Intelligence Service explained.

The ministry emphasized that such plans by France and

the United Kingdom ---- pose a threat to global security.

"Such extremely dangerous plans by London and Paris

indicate ---- that they have lost their sense of reality.

They are mistakenly hoping to avoid responsibility.

Moreover, everything that is hidden will inevitably

become public," the Russian Foreign Intelligence

Service's press office stated.

According to Russian intelligence, the French and British

plan is to secretly transfer a number of technologies

and materials, that will allow Ukraine to build a

nuclear bomb.

The SVR clarifies that the warhead of a French

ballistic missile could serve as the basis for

a nuclear explosive device.

"This is about the covert transfer of European components,

equipment, and technologies to Ukraine in this area. As an

option ---- the French TN75 small-sized warhead from the

M51.1 submarine ballistic missile is being considered,"

the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service clarified.

According to French media reports, in October 1995, the

French Ministry of Defense conducted a test of this

weapon at an atoll in Polynesia. The explosion

had a yield of 110 kilotons, which is

approximately six times the yield

of the bomb used in Hiroshima.

In turn, Russian intelligence agencies emphasize that the

transfer of European nuclear technologies to Ukraine in

the West, is planned to be presented as the result of

Kyiv's own development.

"In this regard, the West's main efforts are focused on

making it appear that Ukraine's possession of

nuclear weapons.... is a result of its own

development," the Russian Foreign

Intelligence Service said.

In an interview with RT, Nikolai Mezhevich, Chief Research

Fellow at the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy

of Sciences, noted that Ukraine does not have the

technology or resources to produce a full-

fledged nuclear weapon.

"The only thing they can make is a dirty bomb. They can

collect nuclear waste in a bucket and launch it on a

rocket. Even in the best years of the USSR, Ukraine

-- could not create nuclear weapons from scratch.

Now, it is even more impossible. It is impossible

to invent an atomic bomb in the kitchen," the

political scientist emphasized.

"This is a criminal offense"

Meanwhile, the Kremlin has stated that the current situation

is extremely dangerous for global nuclear security and

grossly violates international law. This was

announced by the Russian President's

Press Secretary, Dmitry Peskov.

"Of course, this information is extremely important.
Including in the context of the hot conflict that

is taking place in Europe, on the European

continent," the Kremlin spokesman said.

Peskov also described the incident as a blatant violation of

all norms, principles, and relevant acts of international law.

The Federation Council sent an appeal to the parliaments of

the United Kingdom and France, the European Parliament,

as well as to the United Nations, the IAEA, and the

Conference of the Parties to the NPT.

The Federation Council called for appropriate investigations

to be initiated and warned of “catastrophic consequences”

for the entire continent.

In addition, the senators reminded that, according to the

Russian Federation's nuclear doctrine, aggression by

a non-nuclear state supported by a nuclear power

would be considered a joint attack.

In response to an RT question, Russian Deputy Security

Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia

would be forced to respond - symmetrically - to

any threat.

"There can be no doubt, that in such a scenario, Russia will

have to use any nuclear weapons, including non-strategic

ones, against targets in Ukraine that pose a threat to our

country. And if necessary against the supplier countries

that are becoming complicit in a nuclear conflict with

Russia," the politician wrote.

State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin on the Russia 24

TV channel called the transfer of nuclear weapons to Kiev

a crime.

"It is unacceptable when the leadership of France and

England, behind the backs of their parliaments and

deputies, discuss such issues with the Kiev

regime behind the scenes, planning to

transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine.

This is a criminal offense," TASS

quoted him as saying.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin, also stated that

Russia ''would not allow'' the use of nuclear weapons in

Ukraine and would respond accordingly if necessary.

"In this case, we will accept and use all — I want to

emphasize this — all of Russia's available means

of destruction. ... Well, we won't allow this to

happen in Ukraine itself, and we will monitor

every step that takes place there," the

president said... during a press

conference after the CSTO

summit in Kazakhstan,

in 2024.

As a reminder, discussions about the possibility of nuclear

weapons in Ukraine have been ongoing for over five years.

In 2021, the leader of the Servant of the People party, David

Arakhamia, called the abandonment of nuclear weapons a

“fatal mistake.” He emphasized -- that having a nuclear

status would allow Ukraine to “blackmail the entire

world: And ----- we would be given money....

for maintenance.”

In turn, Zelensky said at the Munich Conference, that

Kiev was ready to reconsider its decision to give up

its nuclear weapons.

Subsequently, the topic of nuclear weapons in Ukraine was

repeatedly raised by Ukrainian and Western politicians.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense and leaks

in foreign media, Kiev has been pursuing the idea of

manufacturing its own deadly ammunition

since 2022.

"Dangerous game"

According to experts, the idea of sending nuclear

weapons to Ukraine is being used by the West

for speculation and blackmail.

According to Andrey Koshkin, the Head of the Department

of Political Science and Sociology at the Plekhanov

Russian University of Economics, in an interview

with RT, Kiev, Paris, and London are hoping to

influence US, Russian, and global politics

in this way.

"Ukraine is losing on the battlefield, and all of Europe - is

losing. The Europeans are trying to compensate for this

at least in the information environment. They are trying

to suppress the will of the average person and attract

the attention of the US leadership, so that they at

least take their opinion into account ---- in the

agreements on Ukraine," the expert noted.

Nikolai Mezhevich expressed a similar opinion. He described

the actions of France and the United Kingdom --- as a bluff

aimed at diverting attention from real political problems.

Meanwhile, experts agree that speculation

about nuclear weapons .....will continue.

"I think they will continue to talk about these adventures.

This is a very dangerous game, and it's strange that

Europe doesn't understand this. They don't realize

that Kiev could easily strike back at them,"

Koshkin concluded.

According to Nikolai Mezhevich, Ukraine's desire to

possess nuclear weapons stems from a complete

lack of understanding of the consequences of

its actions.

"It will only get worse - for Kiev. Apparently, they consider

logic to be a pseudoscience ------ and do not recognize it.

There is no other explanation for their eagerness to die.

Russian doctrine --- provides for a preemptive nuclear

strike. If we understand that nuclear weapons have

entered Ukraine and pose a threat to us, we will

fire," the expert concluded.

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Nebenzya called London and Paris' plans

to supply Kiev with nuclear weapons

irresponsible

February 24th, 10:21pm

(RT.ru)

''The plans of the British and French governments

to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine ---- are

irresponsible, illegal, and dangerous.''

Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative

to the United Nations, made this statement during

a meeting of the UN Security Council.

According to his words, which are quoted by RIA Novosti,

Russia has all the capabilities to repel such actions.

At the same time, as Nebenzya noted, the Russian side

hopes that there are “sensible, reasonable people”

in Britain and France who can keep their leaders

from taking such “inappropriate steps.”

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Federation Council: Transferring Nuclear

Weapons to Kiev Will Lead to a Sharp

Escalation of the Conflict

February 24th, 10:11pm

(RT.ru)

The UK and France's plans --- to supply nuclear explosive

devices to Ukraine, if implemented, will lead to a sharp

escalation of the armed conflict. This was stated by

the Federation Council.

The address of the senators to the British and French

parliamentarians, notes that such intentions of

London and Paris ---- cause Moscow ----
to be alarmed.

"The implementation of such plans --- will lead to a sharp

escalation of the conflict -- and pose a direct threat to

the security of our country and the entire European

region," the senators said.

Earlier, Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the

Russian Security Council ----------- allowed for a strike

against the suppliers of nuclear weapons to Kiev.

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Russia's army liberated Rizdvanka

in the Zaporizhzhia region

by Anastasia Stepanova

February 24th, 11:48am

(RT.ru)

Military personnel of the Russian group of troops "Vostok"

liberated the village of Rizdvyanka in the Zaporozhye

region, the Defense Ministry reports.

At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces attacked

objects of the transport and energy infrastructure of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as places of

storage and preparation for the launch of enemy

UAVs. In addition, the locations of Ukrainian

militants and foreign mercenaries in 154

districts ...were affected.

Russian military forces have taken control of the village

of Rizdviyanka in the Zaporizhzhia region. This was

reported in the daily briefing by the Russian

Ministry of Defense on the progress of

the special operation.

"As a result of offensive operations --- units of the Vostok

military group have liberated the village of Rizdviyanka

in the Zaporizhzhia region," the report says.

During the day, Vostok's fighters also defeated formations of

a mechanized brigade, two airborne assault brigades, and

two assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in

the areas of Verkhnyaya Tersa, Lyubitskoye, Barvinovka,

Charivnoye (Zaporozhye Region), and Velikomykhailivka

(Dnepropetrovsk Region).

In this area, the enemy lost up to 170 troops,

four armoured vehicles, and 18 cars.

At the same time, units of the Northern Group of Forces took

advantageous positions - defeating the formations of three

mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two

territorial defense brigades, and a brigade of the National

Guard in the areas of Oleshanka, Sennoye, Bachevsk,

Khrapovshchyna, and Pokrovka (Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv Region, units of three mechanized brigades of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine - were defeated in the areas of

Krasny Yar, Grafske, Volchanskie Khutora, and Kolodezne.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost up to 215 military

personnel, four armored combat vehicles, nine vehicles,

a Western-made MLRS, and two field artillery pieces,

including a US M777 howitzer, as well as two

electronic warfare stations. An ammunition

depot and ten material depots --- have

been destroyed.

Units of the Western Group of Forces have improved their

tactical position. The manpower and equipment of three

mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and two brigades of the National Guard,,, were

defeated ---- in the areas of Monachynivka,

Chervonyi Oskol, Borova, Novoosynivka

(Kharkiv region), Oleksandrivka, and

Krasnyi Lyman (DPR).

In this sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, lost up to 170

soldiers, 3 armoured vehicles ---- including a US HMMWV

armoured car, 19 vehicles, 2 artillery pieces, including

one of Western production, and two electronic

warfare stations.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn, improved

their position on the front line. The soldiers of the Southern

Group of Forces defeated the formations of 3 mechanized

brigades, an assault brigade, and a marine infantry

brigade in the areas of Alekseevo-Druzhkovka,

Druzhkovka, and Shabelkovka (DNR).

In this area, the enemy lost up to 115 troops, 4 armoured
combat vehicles, 15 vehicles, three field artillery guns,

including one of Western production & 5 EW stations.

An ammunition depot and two warehouses of

material resources... were destroyed.

Meanwhile, units of the Center group of forces have taken

advantageous positions and lines, striking the personnel

and equipment of two mechanized brigades, a Jaeger

brigade..... an airborne assault brigade, a marine

infantry brigade, a territorial defense brigade,

and a National Guard brigade, in the areas
of Novoaleksandrovka, Vodyanskoye,

Dobropolye, and Sergeevka (DPR),

as well as Mezhevaya and

Novopodgorodnoye --- in

Dnepropetrovsk region.

In the Center's area of responsibility, the Kiev regime

lost up to 335 militants, 1 armoured combat vehicle,

nine vehicles, and an MLRS.

Meanwhile, units of the Dnipro military group defeated

the manpower and equipment of the mechanized and

mountain assault brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine in the areas of Kirovo and Orekhov

(Zaporozhye region).

Up to 70 Ukrainian militants were eliminated here.

17 vehicles, a Western-made field artillery gun,

and an electronic warfare station ----

were destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces have targeted

transport and energy infrastructure facilities used

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, storage and

preparation sites for UAVs, as well as

temporary locations for Ukrainian

armed formations and foreign

mercenaries, in 154 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down six

guided aerial bombs, six MLRS shells, and

380 aircraft-type UAVs.... in one day.

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Zakharova: The special military operation

was launched at the right time, and it is

justified by Kiev's Nazi darkness

by Agatha Alshevskaya

February 23rd, 9:42pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine on

time. This was stated in a comment by Russian Foreign

Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the fourth

anniversary of the special military operation's start.

According to her, the validity of the decision made

in 2022 -- is confirmed by the situation in Ukraine.

The timeliness and validity of the decision made by

the Russian leadership in 2022, to launch the

special military operation is confirmed by

the ongoing slide of the territories

controlled by the Kiev regime -

into genuine Nazi darkness,

her message reads.

Zakharova noted that the glorification of the Third Reich's

criminals, the Banderites --- and the desecration of

monuments to Soviet soldiers --- have become

commonplace in Ukraine. In addition, there

have been seizures of churches - owned

by the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox

Church ----- repressions against

believers, and the adoption

of discriminatory laws.

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Effective air defense: Russian Armed Forces

----- shoot down long-range Neptune missile

by Adeline Vishnevskaya

February 23rd, 2:15pm

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Armed

Forces have destroyed Ukraine's transport, energy, and

fuel infrastructure in the past 24 hours.

The air defense system -- has downed a long-range Neptune

missile and 541 drones. Additionally, a Verba MLRS vehicle,

a US armoured car, and an Israeli counter-battery station

have been destroyed. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have

suffered over 1,300 casualties.

Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile forces,

and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed

transport, energy, and fuel infrastructure facilities used

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was reported by

the Ministry of Defense. In addition, the temporary

locations of Ukrainian armed formations and

foreign mercenaries were destroyed --- in

148 areas.

In addition, air defense systems shot down seven guided

aerial bombs, 21 HIMARS rockets, a long-range Neptune

missile, and 541 aircraft-type UAVs.

Units of the Northern Group of Forces ----- have taken

advantageous positions and lines. They have also

defeated the formations -- of two mechanized

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine..

a marine infantry brigade & a territorial

defense brigade in the areas of the

settlements of Proletarskoye,

Khoten, Iskrikovshchina,

Novodmitrovka,

and Miropolye,

(Sumy region).

In the Kharkiv region, units of two mechanized brigades,

a motorized infantry brigade, and a territorial defense

brigade were defeated in the areas of Krasny Yar,

Grafskoye, and Maryino.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 225 fighters,

11 vehicles, 4 field artillery pieces, a Verba MLRS

combat vehicle, and 4 material storage facilities.

Meanwhile, units of the Western Group of Forces ---- improved

their tactical position. The Russian Armed Forces destroyed

the manpower and equipment of the mechanized, airborne

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and 2 brigades

of the National Guard --- in the areas of Borovaya,

Novoosinovo, Nechvolodovka, Monachinovka

(Kharkiv Region), Krasny Lyman, and

Aleksandrovka (DPR).

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost up to 195

soldiers, four armoured vehicles, including a US HMMWV
armoured car, 18 vehicles --- and 4 artillery pieces. An

electronic warfare station and 3 ammunition depots

have also been destroyed.

In turn, the units of the Southern Group of Forces ---- improved

their position on the front line. They defeated the formations

of 2 mechanized, assault, and motorized infantry brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Malinovka,

Reznikovka, Druzhkovka, Kramatorsk, Konstantinovka,

and Nikiforovka (DPR).

Here, the enemy lost over 140 troops, 6 armoured vehicles,

11 cars, five field artillery guns, including four of Western

production. Two electronic warfare stations and three

warehouses ..were destroyed.

Units of the Center group of troops, have taken advantageous

positions. The Center's fighters have defeated the personnel

and equipment of three mechanized, Jaeger, infantry, two

airborne brigades, an assault regiment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, a

territorial defense brigade, and 2 brigades

of the National Guard, in the areas of

Kutuzovka, Belitskoye, Dobropolye,

Sergeevka... Novoaleksandrovka,

Kucherov Yar (DPR), Mezhevaya,

and Novopavlovka (in the

Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this sector, Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 390

soldiers, six armoured vehicles, eight cars, and an

artillery piece.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces continued to advance

into the depths of the enemy's defenses. They defeated

formations of a mechanized brigade, two air assault

brigades, an assault brigade, and three assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in

the areas of Vozdvizhevka, Lyubitskoe,

Lesnoye, Novonikolaevka (Zaporozhye

Region), Pokrovskoye, Prosyanaya,

Novoaleksandrovka..... and

Novoskelevatoye... (in the

Dnepropetrovsk Region).

The enemy lost up to 355 soldiers, five armoured

vehicles, 11 cars, and four field artillery pieces.

In addition, units of the Dnipro military group defeated

the personnel and equipment of the mechanized and

mountain assault brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine in the areas of Kirovo & Kamyshevakha

(Zaporozhye region).

More than 50 militants, 15 vehicles, three electronic warfare

stations, an Israeli RADA counter-battery station, and an

ammunition depot were destroyed in the Dnipro's area

of responsibility.

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Putin called for attention to be paid

....to supporting the widows and

children of military personnel

February 23rd, 1:59pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 23 promised

to continue to constantly demand -- that all levels of

government --- pay attention to supporting the

widows and children of fallen servicemen.

"I constantly talk about this. I demand that representatives

of all levels of government, both municipal and regional,

as well as federal and departmental representatives -

constantly pay attention to these issues," Putin said.

The Russian leader emphasized that the homeland defended

by the fallen heroes will always be by the side of the

military personnel's widows. The head of state

noted that the families of military personnel

will always have a direct connection to

Defender of the Fatherland Day.

___________________________________

Poddubny called "Zarnitsa 2.0"

an opportunity to pass on the

right values to children

by Alexander Mironov

February 23rd, 1:21pm

(Vesti.ru)

The All-Russian Military-Patriotic Game "Zarnitsa 2.0" is an

opportunity: to pass on love for one's country and family

values to the younger generation. This was stated by

Evgeny Poddubny, the Deputy Director General of

VGTRK, in an interview with Vesti.

Today, on February 23, the new season of the All-Russian

military-patriotic game "Zarnitsa-2.0" began. The grand

opening ceremony was held at the Victory Museum

on Poklonnaya Hill. The participants ranged in

age from seven to 35 years old.

''We have - a uniquely favourable situation right now. Our

patriotic education is carried out by people, heroes of

Russia, who can show their children something by

personal example. And... you can teach your

homeland to love -------- only by personal

example ----- there are no other ways.

"Zarnitsa" -- is now, not just a game

-- not just an activity for children.

It is actually - an opportunity to

convey your views on life, and

your attitude to the country,

to the family. Tell them ----

what is good and what is

bad. Pass on your value

system to your children''

said Evgeny Poddubny.

This year, Zarnitsa-2.0 is being held for the third time.

Today, it has brought together over 100,000 people.

Earlier, Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, said that

the children of participants in the special military

operation (SVO) ....can rightfully be proud of

their parents.

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A civilian in the Bryansk region was killed

after an attack by Ukrainian drones on

a village

February 23rd, 1:18pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In the village of Goritsy in the Bryansk region, a civilian was

killed as a result of an attack by kamikaze drones of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported on

February 23rd, by the head of the region,

Alexander Bogomaz.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the village of Goritsy

in the Pogarsky district with kamikaze drones.

Unfortunately, a civilian was killed as a

result of this terrorist attack,"

Bogomaz wrote, on his

Telegram channel.

The governor emphasized that the family of the civilian

will be provided with all the necessary support and

material assistance, adds Gazeta.Ru.

Operational and emergency services

are still working at the scene.

On the same day, the governor of the Belgorod region,

Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported that a resident of the

village of Pushkarnoye in the region was injured

as a result of a drone strike on the territory of

a private house.

It was noted that an ambulance team had taken the

victim to a hospital in Belgorod, where she was

receiving the necessary medical care.

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Ukrainian drones attacked a school

in the village of Novaya Pogoshch

in the Bryansk region

February 23rd, 1:15pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine militants attacked a school in

the village of Novaya Pogoshch in the Bryansk region with

kamikaze drones, damaging the educational institution

building. This was reported on February 23, by the

governor of the region, Alexander Bogomaz.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the village of
Novaya Pogoshch, in the Suzemsky district, with
kamikaze drones. The attack was carried out
on the most peaceful civilian facility.... a
school," he said, in a Telegram post.

According to the governor, there were no casualties as a

result of the Ukrainian militants' attack. However - the

school building was damaged due to the detonation

of explosive devices. Emergency services are

currently working at the scene.

On the same day, the governor of the Zaporizhzhia region,

Yevgeny Balitsky, reported that an ambulance had been

attacked by a Ukrainian drone in the village of

Vodyanoye, in the Kamiansko-Dniprovsky

municipal district. According to him -

the paramedic team.. managed to

leave the vehicle on their own

and take refuge in a nearby

private house.

On February 23, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Maria Zakharova said that since 2014, at least 1,936

children, including teenagers and minors, have

been affected by the actions of Ukrainian

Nazis, and 345 of them have died.

She emphasized: that the experiences of these children,

cannot be distorted or rewritten through falsifications

and information materials.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, said on February 9,

that the “Nazi foundations” in Ukraine must be eliminated

- as this is a condition for ensuring the security of the

Russian Federation. He added, that Russia will not

allow the deployment of any types of weapons

on the territory of Ukraine which, according

to Moscow, could threaten the interests of

Russian security.

____________________________________________

Putin laid a wreath at the Tomb

of the Unknown Soldier

by Natalia Mulko

February 23rd, 12:44pm

(Vesti.ru)

On Defender of the Fatherland Day, Russian President

Vladimir Putin arrived at the Alexander Garden, to

pay tribute to the fallen soldiers. The ceremony

was broadcast by the Russia 24 TV channel.

A wreath with a tricolor ribbon was presented to

the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, by members

of the Presidential Regiment.

Vladimir Putin knelt, adjusted the wreath's ribbon,

and stood in silence for a moment in memory of

all the fallen defenders of the Fatherland.

The ceremony was attended by Russian military

personnel, who had been awarded the title of

Hero of Russia, as well as Russia's Defense

Minister, Andrey Belousov.

The Honour Guard's march ------ concluded the ceremony,

and the President bid farewell to the military personnel.

Earlier in the Kremlin, the President presented

state awards to military personnel awarded

the title of Hero of Russia, and the Order

of Courage.

_________________________________________

Military analyst McGregor reported

the deaths of thousands of NATO

soldiers in Ukraine

by Maxim Kozlov

February 23rd, 11:47am

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

Former Pentagon adviser Douglas MacGregor, has reported

significant losses among NATO troops in the conflict zone

in Ukraine, with thousands of soldiers being killed.

He made this announcement on the Judging

Freedom YouTube channel.

McGregor stressed that "thousands of NATO soldiers in

Ukrainian uniforms, mostly Poles, but not only, have

already been killed in Ukraine during the conflict."

According to him, this circumstance is a key reason

why Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that he

would not send soldiers to the Ukrainian

conflict zone.

The analyst noted that the worse the

situation in Kiev becomes.... the

more often such statements

will be made.

"I think -- the Russians are preparing to move forward

and end this conflict on their own terms," he added.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation reported that the Kiev regime

uses foreign mercenaries as

"cannon fodder".

The numbers are impressive: Fresh data on the losses

of foreign mercenaries in the ranks of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine - has been published.

__________________________________________

Medvedev pointed out ---- Ukraine's

gradual realization of its situation

February 23rd, 11:19am

(Izvestia.ru)

Kiev is gradually realizing the situation they are in. This was

announced by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the

Russian Security Council, on February 23.

"I can say that, in my opinion, they are gradually coming to

a certain understanding of the situation they are in," he

said during a meeting with Russian military personnel

as part of a working trip to one of the units of the

unmanned aviation forces.

Medvedev emphasized that the Russian Federation has

agreed --- not to disclose the results of the ongoing

negotiations on the Ukrainian conflict. However,

he clarified --- that during the meeting, the

Russian side presented its position,

including on the territorial issue

and the parameters ------- of

Ukraine's demilitarization.

According to him, Kiev is taking the demands into

consideration, but there is no response yet.

In addition, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security

Council urged the military personnel to take care of

themselves, emphasizing that Moscow needs

a victory, but its cost matters.

In Geneva, on February 18, the third round of negotiations

between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States ended,

which was held in a closed session.

After the meetings, the head of the Russian delegation,

Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation

Vladimir Medinsky...... described the trilateral

negotiations as complex but constructive.

In turn, the Special Envoy of the US leader, Steven Whitkoff,

shared that the parties made significant progress during

the discussions.

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Lukashenko has stated that the descendants

of the Nazis ....are trying to create a strike

force ----- to attack the East

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

February 23rd, 5:26am

(Lenta.ru)

In congratulations on the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland

and the Armed Forces of Belarus, the country's president

Alexander Lukashenko noted --- that followers of Nazi

ideology ...are trying to form an "armoured fist"

for an offensive in the east.

The Head of State noted that, according to his assessment,

such actions are being observed near the borders of

Belarus, and emphasized ---- that the situation is

under control and being closely monitored.

Lukashenko expressed the opinion that the only way to deter

possible aggression, is through a modern, mobile, and well-

equipped army. According to him, the country has created

such an army in recent years, which is capable of

ensuring a peaceful future for the state.

The President added that the unity

and cohesion of the people -

play an important role.

Earlier, Lukashenko offered the EU cooperation - on the

condition that Minsk is not divided with Moscow. The

Belarusian president also noted that Minsk is ready

to be a bridge between East and West, but not a

dividing line, adding that Russia and Belarus

should not be divided.

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Junior Sergeant Bykov participated

in the elimination of an AFU

armoured vehicle

February 21st, 9:10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Junior Sergeant Roman Bykov, as part of the crew of an

infantry fighting vehicle, took part in a firefight with the

enemy, despite the artillery shelling and drone attack

by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The feats of

Russian servicemen in the zone of the special

military operation (SVO) were told by the

press service of the Russian MoD.

Bykov performed the task professionally, which allowed

the crew to repel the enemy attack. An armoured

combat vehicle and six members of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces

were eliminated.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted, the

decisive actions of Private Artur Zaletin, whose

group was under threat due to an attack by

enemy drones.

Despite the danger, Zaletin managed to identify an

approaching Ukrainian assault group and attack

the enemy with hand grenades. As a result,

four Ukrainian soldiers were eliminated.

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The Russian army broke through the

Ukrainian army's defenses on the

road to Sloviansk

by Julia Miskevich

(Night Line Editor)

February 21st, 8:57pm

(Lenta.ru)

The Russian Army is breaking through the enemy's defenses

along the highway to Slavyansk in the Donetsk People's

Republic. This was reported by the Telegram channel

"Operation Z: Russian Spring War Correspondents".

"In the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk direction in the DPR, Russian

troops continue to advance confidently, breaking through

the defenses," the publication says.

It is specified that after the liberation of Privolye, the Armed

Forces of Russia advanced along the highway to Slavyansk

--- knocking out the Armed Forces of Ukraine and storming

a number of strongholds.

In addition, the cleaning of Golubovka continues, most of

which is under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.

The Southern Military District is eliminating the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in Nikiforivka and moving closer to

Fedorivka Vtoraya.

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The West.... is preparing new fronts for

a long-term confrontation with Russia

by Sergey Popov

February 21st, 8:33pm

(Vesti.ru)

Europe, led by the United Kingdom, is building a strategy to

create new hotspots of tension on the borders with Russia,

which will be implemented... regardless of the outcome of

the Ukrainian crisis.

This is reported by the French newspaper L’AntiDiplomatico

with reference to UK intelligence officers. The publication

notes that Britain & its EU partners, while acknowledging

the theoretical possibility of a peace agreement for Kiev,

are already actively working - to create additional lines

of confrontation.

According to the publication, Western capitals are trying

to consolidate the logic --- of permanently being in the

"gray zone" - in a state... balancing between peace

and war.

The article mentions that maintaining tensions, is highly

beneficial for the European defense sector, particularly

for the UK's largest corporations, which have seen

record profits.

According to the sources, the crisis in Ukraine has ceased

to be just a regional conflict, and has become a tool for

regulating the internal balance of power in the West.

Earlier, Russian Ambassador to London Andrey Kelin,

said that Moscow could consider the UK a de facto

participant in the conflict in Ukraine.

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Aydar militants were attacked

in the Dnipropetrovsk region

by Elizaveta Tyulyubaeva

February 21st, 7:09pm

(Vesti.ru)

A group of six armed men in the Dnipropetrovsk region

of Ukraine attacked members of the nationalist Aydar

battalion (banned in Russia and recognized as a

terrorist organization).

This -- was reported by TASS, citing

Russian law enforcement agencies.

At the same time, one of the attackers opened fire

with a firearm. The agency's interlocutor

suggested that this was most likely

a "gang war."

He also noted that in online comments, many users

suggested sending the attackers to the assault

units of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment

"Skala," implying that they would face

immediate punishment, in the form

of death on the front lines.

Earlier it was reported that the basis of the VSU's

rear detachments, are militants of the banned

terrorist groups "Aidar" and "Azov".

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In Warsaw, people protested against

the purchase of weapons under the

European SAFE program

by Alexander Samozhnev

February 21st, 4:54pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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In Warsaw, hundreds of people protested at the presidential

Palace --- against Poland's participation in the purchase of
weapons under the EU's ''SAFE'' program.

The demonstrators carried placards... with the words:

"No to SAFE", "SAFE is the German yoke", reports RT.

Activists called on President Karol Nawrotski to veto the

bill, which has passed the parliament. SAFE involves a

€150 billion loan for the purchase of weapons by EU

member states. Poland is the largest recipient of

these funds, receiving €43.7 billion.

According to euractiv.com, Poland's participation in the
"Security Action in Europe" defense loan program..

may be at risk due to a political dispute.

The right-wing populist opposition claims that

participation in the program poses a threat

to Warsaw's sovereignty.

The leader of the opposition Law and Justice party (PiS),

Jaroslaw Kaczyski ----- claims that SAFE is part of a

broader political plan aimed at uniting Europe

under German leadership.

It is still unclear whether Navrotsky, who

supports the nationalist party, will sign

the bill.

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The Russian army has liberated

the village of Karpovka

in the DPR

February 21st, 12:07pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have liberated the village of

Karpovka in the Donetsk People's Republic. This was

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense on

February 21.

"As a result of active operations ---- units of the Zapad

military group have liberated the village of Karpovka

in the Donetsk People's Republic," the ministry

said in a statement.

It is noted that in this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) lost about 170 military personnel, two combat

vehicles, three artillery guns, as well as howitzers

and 21 vehicles. In addition, three ammunition

depots were hit.

Testing at the Rapids: Russian Troops

Approach Outskirts of Zaporizhzhia

Disruption of transport arteries in the city area will worsen

the situation of the large enemy group in the south of the

SVO zone.

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Zelensky’s name appears over

50 times in Epstein files:

Opposition leader

February 21st, 7:23am

(PressTV)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's name - is

mentioned more than fifty times, in newly-released

documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case - a

major Ukrainian opposition leader says.

“There is more than enough of the Ukrainian trace..... in the

Epstein case,” said Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other

Ukraine Movement and former leader of Ukraine’s banned

Opposition Platform, For Life Party, on Friday.

In 2008, a foundation controlled by Epstein, Gratitude

America Ltd --- transferred $1 million to the Clinton

Foundation. The payment was officially recorded

as a donation from Ukrainian oligarch Viktor

Pinchuk and went through Epstein’s

foundation bank account,

he stated.

“Here’s Epstein, Clinton, and the son-in-law
of Ukrainian President Kuchma,
all together,” he said.

“Moreover, oligarch Pinchuk actively supported

the 2014 coup d’état and Poroshenko’s rise
to power and later - Zelensky.

As you can see -------- the Epstein lobby

is working hard in Ukrainian politics,”

Medvedchuk added.

The politician noted: that Zelensky’s name appears in

the materials over 50 times, including in discussions

concerning human trafficking and corruption

in Ukraine.

Reports suggest Zelensky may have been linked to

the abduction of women and children through the

Ukrainian modeling agency, Jean-Luc Brunel.

“Thus, the illegitimate one and his wife have long been

cynically engaged in the supply of ''human goods''

through Epstein’s schemes,” Medvedchuk said,

citing “the scandal of violence and bullying
of evacuated children” as evidence.

Israel installed and oversaw security system at

Barak-Epstein residence in New York: Report

A recent report has revealed that Israel installed

security equipment and controlled access to a

Manhattan apartment building managed by

convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

On January 30, the US Department of Justice (DOJ)

released a major tranche of previously sealed

documents from its investigation into the

late financier and convicted sex

offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The release, made under the Epstein Files Transparency

Act, included more than 3 million pages of documents,

thousands of images, and hundreds of videos.

Epstein previously pleaded guilty in Florida in 2008 to

soliciting prostitution and procuring a minor for

prostitution. He served 13 months of an 18-

month sentence with work release and

registered as a sex offender.

The plea deal drew widespread criticism for its leniency,

as it allowed him to avoid more serious federal charges.

In July 2019, Epstein was arrested again on federal sex

trafficking charges and held at New York City’s

Metropolitan Correctional Centre.

He reportedly died by hanging in August 2019 while under

suicide watch --- following a suspected attempt in July,

raising ongoing questions about the circumstances

of his death.

Epstein maintained a network of friends and associates, that

included current and former officials from the US and abroad

- major entrepreneurs, celebrities, and former heads of state.

______________________________________________________________

Ukrainian drones attacked an object

in Udmurtia - there were casualties

by Alena Koroleva

February 20th, 10:18pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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AFU drones attacked one of the facilities in Udmurtia.

This was on the night of Saturday reported the head

of the republic, Alexander Brechalov.

"According to the operational data, there is damage

and casualties," he wrote on his Telegram channel.

The regional governor added, that the

wounded were receiving assistance.

Emergency services are

already on the scene.

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Russia has set conditions for

holding elections in Ukraine

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

February 20th, 10:16pm

(Lenta.ru)

Presidential elections in Ukraine, can only take place

after a peace treaty is signed. This was reported by

former Prime Minister of Russia Sergey Stepashin,

to RIA Novosti.

According to him, the current elections will

be a "political and not only" death --- for

Vladimir Zelensky.

Earlier, Insider UA, citing sources in the Verkhovna Rada,

reported that presidential elections could take place

in the autumn of this year, and the parliamentary

elections.. in the spring of 2027.

In turn, Zelensky himself said that elections in Ukraine

could take place in the event of a ceasefire for two

months. This was his response to the proposal of

President US Donald Trump to organize a vote.

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INSIDER UA: Presidential elections in

Ukraine - may be held in the autumn

February 20th, 10:02pm

(RT.ru)

INSIDER UA journalists, citing sources in the Verkhovna
Rada... report that Ukrainian deputies have begun
preparations for the presidential election.

"Some political leaders have told their regional branches

that the presidential elections will be held in the fall of

2026, and the parliamentary elections will be held

in the spring of 2027," the publication said.

At the same time, parliamentarians are working

on scenarios for holding a vote during military

operations, without lifting the state

of emergency.

Earlier, Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko*

called to send Vladimir Zelensky to resign after the

publication of the US Congress report on the

corruption scheme in Energoatom.

* Included in the register of individuals

involved in terrorism and extremism.

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The LDPR - proposes to grant leave

to parents and their children who

participate simultaneously in

the SMO

February 20th, 9:20pm

(Izvestia.ru)

LDPR deputies have drafted a bill that will allow parents of

participants in the special military operation to take leave

of absence at work on the same dates as their son or

daughter is given at the front. The initiative will be

submitted to the government for consideration

on February 21.

"The draft law proposes to extend this right to simultaneous

leave not only to spouses, but also to the parents

of military personnel. This will ensure a unified

approach to protecting the family of a military

person as a whole institution ---- where both

spouses and parents, perform the crucial

function of moral and psychological

support," the explanatory

note states.

The deputies note that the parents of military personnel in

the SVO zone need support and communication as much,

and sometimes even more, than other family members.

Spending time with family, including parents, can help

reduce anxiety in military personnel ......and alleviate

symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

"The care and love of [parents] is more valuable than any

possible awards, praise, or titles. However, military

personnel can only see their families during their

vacations. Although parents can take vacations

at the same time as their military children,

employers are not always willing to

approve such vacations," said

Leonid Slutsky, the leader of

the Liberal Democratic

Party of Russia.

It is assumed that the new law will operate on

the same principle as the existing rule for

military spouses.

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Private Zaverukha destroyed

enemy drones... that were

attacking the SAU crew

February 20th, 9pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The driver-mechanic, Private Georgy Zaverukha, as part

of the crew of a self-propelled artillery installation (ACS),

noticed drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine flying in

his direction. Russia's MoD tells about the exploits of

Russian servicemen in the SMO zone.

Zaverukha was the first to detect the danger and

destroyed the unmanned aerial vehicle -- with a

shot from his standard weapon. Another drone

appeared next, but it was also destroyed.

The crew then continued their mission --- and

eliminated an artillery crew of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also praised the courage

of Junior Sergeant Yegor Mateykin, who led an assault

group when the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted

to disrupt Russian soldiers using drones.

Mateykin was able to properly disperse the soldiers into

shelters and organize the destruction of enemy drones.

As a result, the group managed to reach the positions

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and attack suddenly,

when the enemy was not expecting an assault.

The stronghold was taken over

by the Russian soldiers.

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Residents of Odessa have blocked

a road due to a lack of electricity,

which has been out for 10 days

by Anatoly Kazantsev

February 20th, 8:43pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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Residents of Odessa have blocked the roadway on one of

the city's streets due to a lack of electricity, according

to the publication "Strana.ua" citing local social

media accounts.

Footage published by the publication shows

people standing at a pedestrian crossing.

Traffic is paralyzed.

It is clarified - that Odessa residents

have not had electricity for 10 days.

As a reminder, electricity in Ukraine disappears

periodically almost throughout the country.

The country has been facing energy

shortages since the end of 2025.

Residents of Ukrainian cities, dissatisfied with

the prolonged power and heating outages,

are holding protests.

Zelensky admitted that there is not

a single undamaged power plant

in Ukraine.

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Zelensky needs to buy time so that

the Europeans --- can boost their

military-industrial complex

by Stanislav Mamrov

February 20th, 5:04pm

(Vesti.ru)

The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, is only

a "head" - that broadcasts the decisions of European

politicians. This was stated, by the Russian Foreign

Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik

in an interview with Vesti news agency.

The ambassador emphasized --- that Ukraine is 90%

dependent on EU subsidies, so Zelensky is merely

translating the desires and decisions of

the Europeans.

When Zelensky makes statements like this, that they need

to prepare for a three-year war, it can only be interpreted

as the fact that the Europeans need another three years

to develop their military-industrial complex and fulfill

the promises or wishes..... made by leaders like

Chancellor Merz and Starmer, said Miroshnik.

He added that, according to analysts, Ukraine

needs to buy time ...until 2028, to boost the

European military-industrial complex.

Earlier, the head of the Kiev regime, Volodymyr Zelensky,

ordered to develop a plan for military operations.. for

another three years, said the Wall Street Journal

journalist Boyan Panchevsky, citing sources

in Kiev.

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Pilot Krishtop, who spent a year

in Ukrainian captivity, spoke

about the brutal torture

by Andrey Mamaev

February 20th, 2:47pm

(Vesti.ru)

Maxim Krishtop, a legendary Russian pilot and lieutenant

colonel in the Russian Aerospace Forces, who flew the

Su-34 and was held in Ukrainian captivity for over a

year, told the "Divanny Stab" program about the

torture he endured at the hands of the SBU

and the horrific conditions in the

Ukrainian prison.

Krishtop was captured in March 2022, and returned during

the exchange on May 6, 2023. According to him, during a

combat mission, the plane was hit by enemy missiles

- the pilot ejected, while his partner did not survive.

Krishtop - managed to escape into the forest, but

he was discovered and captured in the morning.

Krishtop was held captive ----- including in the dungeons
of the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate and the

Security Service of Ukraine, where two prisoners

shared a single blanket and received meager

rations of two spoonfuls of buckwheat, or

rice, and a piece of bread, twice a day.

There were systematic beatings, and they were very

brutal, with a sadistic edge. I understood that the

person was hitting with knowledge, knowing

where to hit and how to hit. They were

strangling me with a plastic bag.

They tried to stab me, but I

think it was more for

intimidation, said

the pilot.

He said they beat him at night, held a knife

to his throat, and used a gun on him.

Artillerymen and pilots were particularly

severely beaten, Krystop said.

They beat me, just because they wanted to beat me.

The beatings were especially brutal and terrifying

before the press conferences. My body stopped

feeling anything. Half of my body was blue,

black, and purple, the pilot confessed.

Waiting for the release, according to him, helped,

also books, and "smoothly getting used to the

place where you are".

Earlier, a captured Ukrainian militant, Daniel Zharkov,

said that Azov (a terrorist organization banned in

Russia) broadcast the torture of Russian

fighters on the radio.

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The Russian General Staff reported: that

the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost

more than 1 million soldiers since the

start of the special military operation

February 19th, 9:20pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Since the beginning of the special military operation, the

Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost more than 1 million

soldiers. This was stated on February 19 by the First

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed

Forces of the Russian Federation... Colonel

General Sergei Rudskoy, in an interview

with the Russian Ministry of Defense

newspaper, Krasnaya Zvezda.

"In 2024 alone, the number of killed and wounded in the

Armed Forces of Ukraine's ranks --- reached 590,000.

Since the start of the special military operation,
this figure has exceeded 1 million,"
Rudskoy said.

He said that Russian troops had liberated almost 4,500

square kilometres of territory over the past year. The

first two months of 2026 brought new successes,

with the Russian Armed Forces liberating more

than 600 kilometres.

"The Kiev regime..... will no longer be able to significantly

change the situation on the battlefield. The enemy has

largely lost the ability... to produce the necessary

weapons, equipment ---- and ammunition," the

Dpty Chief of the General Staff emphasized.

He noted that arms supplies from Western countries would

only prolong the conflict..... but - would not significantly

change the situation. According to Rudsky, the same

consequences would occur if Ukraine lowered its

draft age to 18, as the Western countries - are

calling for.

"In general --- the future prospects for the development of

the conflict in Ukraine depend not on the Kiev regime,

but on the West's readiness - to build a European

security architecture that takes into account

the interests of the Russian Federation,"

he concluded.

The interview with Rudsky - took place on the occasion of

the 323rd anniversary of the Main Operations Directorate

of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation. On February the 20th ---- it celebrated its

323rd anniversary.

On February 19, the Russian MoD noted - that Ukrainian

military personnel continue to voluntarily surrender to

Russian soldiers. Vyacheslav Nedoshivka, a prisoner,

revealed that he had been mobilized and sent to the

front after a brief training period. He stated ---- that

many members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are

are presently considering a voluntary surrender.

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"I told my wife that I would definitely

come back. How else could it be?"

A height taken by cunning, saved comrades,

and a challenge to a direct-fire tank — the

SVO fighters told about their feats

by Vladimir Matveev

Bogdan Stepovoi &

Yulia Leonova

February 19th, 9:01pm

(Izvestia.ru)

To control a strike drone -- when a high-rise collapses under

you, to distract the enemy so that comrades break through

to their own, to rise from a trench and lead a platoon into

battle - all of this was experienced by commanders with

whom Izvestia correspondents spoke, on the eve of the
'Defender of the Fatherland Day.'

Each of them has more than one award on their chest, and

behind them is more than one year of the SVO. They went

through fire, water and digging under enemy positions.

And almost every second, they were sure that they

would definitely return home alive. Because they

promised, and because they're expected there.

“There are moments when the choice is simple”

A shell - landed in front of the armoured personnel carrier,

and the soldiers on board were thrown into the air by the

blast. This is how Sergeant Yuri Mushenkov, the deputy

commander of the engineering assault platoon...

received his first injury. After that, everything

went as usual: the battle, the evacuation...

the hospital. Eventually --- he returned

to active duty.

He was drawn back to his guys on the front lines. And at

some point he realized that he couldn't do otherwise -

he had to go there - so that his family could live a

peaceful life, so that his children, God forbid,

didn't wake up under shelling and didn't

flinch at the sound of explosions.

The most important thing was to convince his wife, Marina,

who would be left with their three children, to let him go
that his decision was not reckless, and that he would

be all right.

"What words did you find?" I ask, not

expecting a very honest answer.

"I will definitely come back," Yuri smiles.

He told his wife, looking her in the eye, so that there

would be no doubt ------- that this would come true.

''All our guys make this promise, because we're

going to come back. How else -- can we do it?''

He found himself on the front lines in the midst of the

Ukrainian counteroffensive, as the enemy attacked

without regard for casualties.

Their sapper-assault platoon - was thrown forward. That

day, things didn't go as they had planned. In one of the

villages, they had to stay behind to clear the road and

escort a convoy of wounded soldiers.

Upon arrival, they completed their mission by laying mines

in several forest belts and important intersections. Upon

exiting, their Typhoon armoured vehicle was hit. Under

fire, the soldiers retreated to an abandoned hangar.

After looking around, they realized that a large

enemy force had entered the village.

"We fought them for two hours, trying to find

a way out, at the same time," Yuri recalls.

They had two options: they could use the old trenches, to

make their way to the outskirts of the village, then cross

the river ...and reach their own lines. Alternatively, they

could make their way to a forest, at the village's edge.

The enemy, having made sure that they would not be able

to break through our defenses, called in artillery. One of

the first shells hit the hangar ---- killing the platoon

commander and wounding several soldiers.

Yuri took command and ordered the group to break through

the old trenches, while he decided to distract the enemy.

"I started running towards the forest, firing randomly

to draw the enemy's attention," he says.

— Did you remember your promise to your wife?

''Yes, but there are moments when the choice is simple

— either you or your comrades-in-arms. They also

....made a promise to return.''

He reached a wooded area, where he rested, and returned

to replenish his ammunition. In the ruins, he found two

more wounded comrades.

The road to their own side.. was long. They were spotted

by the enemy several times, and they were attacked by

artillery. In one of the villages, they heard our soldiers

being called to surrender over loudspeakers.

"It was like during the Great Patriotic War," Yuri recalls.

"They were shouting, 'Russian soldier, surrender,

we'll feed you!'"

Yuri's group was spotted by a drone while they were

bypassing one of the villages occupied by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces.

"The cluster munition wounded all three of us," says Yuri.

"I was in the lead, so I wasn't hit as badly, but the other

two were hit hard.''

He carried his comrades to the front garden and decided to

go out on his own to his own people, and there already, to

report on the wounded. The guys supported him.

On the way, he passed through two minefields and saw

enemy soldiers a few steps away several times. But

he made it.

"Our guys greeted me with machine-gun fire, but they

eventually figured out who was who, and everything

ended well," he smiles.

The main group, which was walking along the old trenches,
quickly reached their own lines. Yuri returned home after
the hospital, where his wife, Marina, and three sons,
Yaroslav, Matvey, and Ivan, were waiting for him.
He had returned ---- as he had promised.

At the beginning of the special military operation, Oleg

Kuleshov’s unit at the Crimean Naval Base, had to

carry out a risky operation to capture and hold

a strategically important bridgehead.

"We had to tie down significant enemy forces - for as long

as possible," he recalls. "The operation was planned in

detail, and everything was taken into account. We

even determined the location where we would

hide the boats.. from which we would land.''

''We managed to take control of the point - without much

trouble, but the enemy quickly recovered and began to

prepare for a counterattack. First, a Bayraktar UAV

hovered over our soldiers, and never left the area,

trying to capture all our fighters' movements.''

"Then long-range artillery started firing, and there were

also missile strikes. We survived them --- without any

casualties, although it was almost impossible to dig

in on the rocky terrain — our training helped," says

Oleg. "There was no fear —— we had all been

through hot spots before.''

They were waiting for the enemy's next move, and it came.

The enemy attacked with superior forces ---- and was

persistent, managing to capture the high ground

- in the first few minutes.

"It was a serious battle -- with the distance sometimes

reducing to 10-15 metres," Oleg recalls. "We were at

the bottom, which gave the enemy an advantage.

Despite this, they regained their height.

"It felt like a minute, but when we looked at the clock,

we realized that the fight had lasted almost an hour

and a half," he recalls.

After examining the battlefield, our soldiers realized that

foreign special forces were operating against them. The

weapons, equipment, and insignia, were not Ukrainian.

"They collected many bodies, and they weren't

Ukrainian soldiers, but foreign mercenaries,"

Oleg says.

Then their bodies .....were exchanged for our prisoners.

According to the amount of ammunition, Oleg recalls,

the enemy was planning a long special operation,

but our guys managed to disrupt it.

Oleg is sure that the most important thing in their business

is a reliable back. And he has one —— his wife Irina and

daughters Snezhana and Victoria... are waiting for

him at home.

“At some point, you just step over your fear”

In intelligence ------- it’s not customary to speak loudly.

Precision of commands, silence, and a cool head are

highly valued. Lieutenant Pavel Tikhomirov, the

platoon commander of the Zapad group, is

one such person.

He received his Order of Courage - for his actions in the

Belgorod region, where the enemy attempted to break

through the state border near the village of Kozinka.

"On my birthday, we were woken up and

sent to repel an attack," Pavel recalls.

The task was clear: to liberate the street occupied by

saboteurs. Tikhomirov's group landed on the

outskirts and advanced stealthily under

heavy artillery fire. There were many

enemy drones in the sky, but our

guys methodically cleared

house after house.

On the other side were well-trained

foreign mercenaries, mostly Poles.

"At first --- of course it's scary," says Pavel. "We were told

that the enemy outnumbers us, and my unit is small, so

we work in small groups. But at some point, you just

push through that fear. You set a goal to liberate

your land, and you keep moving forward. And

it's reassuring to have trusted comrades

and true brothers - by your side.''

In that battle, a miracle happened. His group evacuated a

wounded soldier when they were spotted, and had to

take refuge.. in an old house. The Armed Forces of

Ukraine were hitting it with everything: mortars,

guns, drones looked straight through the

windows. This went on for three hours.

But in the end, there was not a single

direct hit on the house, although

everything around it became

a lunar landscape.

With the onset of darkness, the group was able to reach

a safe place. There were no casualties. Thanks to the

"decoy" that the soldiers unwittingly became, our

artillerymen identified and destroyed many of

the Ukrainian army's artillery systems.

There's a real brotherhood in Tikhomirov's unit. According

to him, newcomers are treated like family: "They'll dress

them up, put them in shoes, and comb their hair." They

always cook together. They have their own signature

dish ------ which was introduced by a comrade who

served in the south: pilaf.

Pavel's wife, Olga...... and their 14-year-old twins,

Matvey and Valeria, are waiting for him at home.

"When I come back from vacation, my first instinct

.....is to hug and kiss everyone," Pavel smiles.

“The rest shift was sleeping right underground”

Cold ground, a lack of oxygen, 87 metres of a dark tunnel

underground leading to victory — this is how the story

of the attack led by Senior Lieutenant Alexander

Alexandrov... begins.

Before the war, he worked for 25 years at a mine, where he

was the foreman of an advanced section. When the draft

came, he was just about to celebrate his retirement —

he even ordered a restaurant. But the celebration

had to be postponed.

"Guys, I'm sorry, but, I can't do this. I'll come back after the

victory, and we'll continue," he said, packed his backpack,

and left for the military recruitment office.

His civilian experience came in handy near Belogorovka,

where they had to take an impregnable chalk mountain.

The enemy was firmly entrenched there. They had set

up a stronghold with 3 machine-gun emplacements

that covered all approaches. The attacks were

unsuccessful, as the Ukrainian fighters could

see .....every movement of our soldiers.

Alexander then proposed a solution:

to build a tunnel.

Work began immediately, which was carefully disguised.

In order to conceal the removal of soil from the tunnel,

the soldiers ---- began to place white bags of clay,

imitating the usual strengthening of parapets.

The enemy saw the activity, but did not

understand its significance.

They dug at a depth of 4 to 6 metres. The height of the

tunnel was 1.5 metres, and the width was one metre.

They were reinforced according to all the rules of

mining: with wooden posts every metre ---- to

prevent a collapse.

It was 30 degrees in the pit, and there was a shortage

of air, but they worked --- without stopping.

"The rest shift slept right underground,"

Alexander recalls.

A month later, the 87-metre-long tunnel ......was ready. At a

crucial moment, under the cover of artillery fire and drone

noise the soldiers blew up the exit. The enemy, expecting

a frontal attack, was stunned: the Russians...... literally

"rose" from the ground 50 metres from their positions.

The height was taken in a matter of minutes without a

single casualty. For this operation, Alexander was

awarded the Medal of Courage.

But most of all, he remembered the battle for which he

received his first Order of Courage. It was an assault

on a hill, that resembled a heart. It was 20 degrees

below zero, and the hill's slopes.. had turned into

a skating rink.

''I got down on one knee, made the sign of the cross, and

went first. The guys ....followed me,'' Alexander recalls.

The height was taken in 25 minutes. Again, no losses.

Today, Senior Lieutenant Alexandrov continues to serve.

His wife and 19-year-old daughter ..are waiting for him

at home.

“The guys are lying in a crater, unable to raise their heads”

A successful entrepreneur with income from the restaurant

business, a railway engineer - and a father of a young son,

Artem Simonenko even had a “bailout” from mobilization.

But in December 2022, he woke up with one thought:

“What am I doing here while the guys are defending

my home?” Without waiting for a draft notice, he

signed a contract.

Today, he is a lieutenant, commander of a UAV platoon in a

motorized rifle battalion. He received his baptism of fire in

Marinka. Back then, operators had to go to the front

lines, literally into the trenches, to keep their

drone's signal strong.

In two years, he mastered the Mavics, the drone

bombers ------ and the latest fibre-optic devices.

"We can fly through any window," he says.

Artem received his Order of Courage for Bakhmut

(Artemovsk). His unit was operating from a

dilapidated five-story building when the

enemy discovered their position and

destroyed their external antenna.

At that moment, an assault group of our soldiers,

guided by drones, was trapped in an open field,

pinned down ----- by a machine gunner.

"The guys are lying in a crater, unable to lift their heads.

We hear them on the radio and realize that enemy

drones will arrive --- and destroy the group,"

Artem recalls.

The solution came instantly. There was no antenna, so

he had to go higher. Under the fire of an enemy tank

destroying the building - the lieutenant climbed to

the roof. As the concrete shook beneath his feet,

he eliminated the machine gunner - with a

precise drone drop.

"When a high-rise building goes out from under your

feet --- it's an unforgettable experience," he smiles.

When the building began to collapse, Artem didn't drop

the remote. He waited.. for the "bird" to return home

before starting his descent down the crumbling

stairwells. Meanwhile, the enemy tank ----

continued to bombard the building.

Artyom recalls with a smile that after the battle,

the commander said angrily:: "You're not

exactly smart... But well done!"

Artem's wife, Nadezhda, and his son, Nikita, are waiting

for him at home. When his father left for the front,

Nikita was only 3 years old. Now he knows

that his father is a hero.

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Private Baranov -- evacuated a wounded soldier

while attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

February 19th, 9pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Sergei Baranov saved a wounded comrade-in-

arms by providing first aid - and transporting him to

the evacuation site. Russia's MoD's press service

announced the heroic deeds of Russian military

personnel in the SMO zone.

Baranov's group was conducting a rotation at the positions

when it came under attack -- by strike unmanned aerial

vehicles ..of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. One of the

group members was wounded. Despite a continuing

threat, the private provided first aid to the victim

--- and independently delivered him to the

evacuation point, from where..... the

wounded serviceman was taken

to a medical facility.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also noted the

professionalism and dedication of Private

Alexander Golikov, who was part of a

support team that delivered food

and ammunition to the artillery

unit's position.

Golikov's vehicle was attacked by an enemy UAV. The

soldier was wounded, but he decided to continue his

mission. Golikov successfully delivered the cargo
to its destination and evacuated two wounded

soldiers from the artillery unit ---- to a safe

location - for medical treatment.

The press service of the Russian Defense Ministry -- also

told how Private Valery Komarov, during the assault on

an enemy stronghold was one of the first to enter the

AFU stronghold ------- and eliminate the enemy

machine-gun crew.

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"STRANA.ua": A Ukrainian man changed

his gender......... to avoid mobilization

February 19th, 8:40pm

(RT.ru)

The publication notes that when a resident of Kharkiv

"became a woman," he went to the TSK to have him

removed from the register of military personnel,

but was refused.

After that, the Ukrainian went to court. The court agreed

with him, stating that women.... only serve voluntarily.

Earlier, it was reported that a resident of Odessa tried

to saw off his hand with a grinder ---- for fear of

being mobilized.

* The LGBT movement ---- has been recognized as

extremist and banned in the Russian Federation.

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Lithuanian mercenaries refused to fight

for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

after simulating a real battle

by Elizaveta Tyulyubaeva

February 19th, 5:17pm

(Vesti.ru)

Seven Lithuanian mercenaries of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces - refused to fight after a mock battle. This is
reported by the Spanish newspaper El Mundo.

It is specified that 14 mercenaries from Lithuania arrived

to train in drone combat and evacuating wounded under

fire. They were divided into two groups of seven people.

So... the first group was given a training session with a

simulation of a real battle - in order to test the group
in conditions close to frontline. Seeing what was

happening ----- the participants of the second

group refused to participate in the event.

Earlier, it was reported that the mercenaries of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine from Colombia ....refused to go to their

positions in the Kharkiv region on the very first day. The

reason? Dissatisfaction - with the Ukrainian command.

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Pilot Popov: Up to 200 NATO officers

with serious injuries could have

been taken out of Ukraine

by Olga Ananyeva

February 19th, 2:50pm

(Vesti.ru)

The NATO countries' medical aviation..... which makes

regular flights to the Polish city of Rzeszow - near the

Ukrainian border, is used to evacuate foreign military

personnel who have been seriously injured. This was

reported by "Gazeta.Ru" with reference to Vladimir

Popov, an honoured military pilot of the

Russian Federation.

According to Popov, medicines, medical supplies, and

medical equipment are being transported to Rzeszow.

On the way back.. they take the sick and

wounded to avoid making an empty trip,

the pilot said.

According to Popov, earlier this could be done by transport

planes, and "it was not so noticeable." Currently, as he

said, Russian military strikes on industrial centres of

Ukraine, the energy centres and the command and

communication centres of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine - have intensified. According to

the pilot, there were usually instructors

and military advisers from EU and

European countries.

According to Popov, such air ambulance aircraft of the

North Atlantic Alliance can accommodate up to 40

people "lying wounded" ...and up to 10 people

"sitting". Thus, as he suggests, about 200

people were taken out, among whom

there may be "extremely sick and

injured people who could not

have been left there,"

including those,

who are in

a coma.

In early February... Poland reported that airports in

the cities of Rzeszow and Lublin had temporarily

stopped receiving and sending flights... due to

military aviation activity.

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Private Komarov eliminated an AFU

machine gun crew in the SMO zone

February 18th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Valery Komarov, as part of a unit, carried out a task

of inflicting fire damage on the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

under conditions of artillery shelling and drone attacks.

Russia's Ministry of Defense reports on the feats of

Russian military personnel in the zone of the SMO.

During the assault on the enemy stronghold, Komarov was

one of the first to penetrate the territory defended by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces. He also eliminated an enemy

machine gun crew. As a result, the Russian assault

troops ......were able to gain a foothold in their

new positions.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also praised the courage

of Sergeant Artem Degarev, whose unit was attacked by

enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

One of Degarev's comrades-in-arms was wounded. The

sergeant personally provided the injured soldier with

necessary first aid and evacuated him to a

safe location.

The Russian Ministry of Defense's press service also
reports on Sergeant Sergey Filippov's successful

delivery of cargo for a motorized rifle company

during a UAV attack, and..... his evacuation

of a seriously wounded soldier.

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Russian Armed Forces and the

People's Front --- evacuated

the residents of Dimitrov

and Krasnoarmeysk

February 18th, 8:54pm
(Izvestia.ru)

Russian military personnel -- from the fifth main command

post of the 51st Army -- together with the People's Front,

evacuated residents of the liberated towns of Dimitrov
and Krasnoarmeysk. Izvestia published footage of
the operation, on February 18.

It is noted: that people were taken out of the danger zone

- despite shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At the

moment, people are placed in Selidov, where volunteers

of the People's Front delivered over 3 thousand aid kits.

"We have brought 16 people back, including two minors.

During the return journey, we were subjected to three

attempts to destroy our equipment -- using UAVs, by
the Ukrainian Armed Forces," Evgeny Bykovsky, a

soldier from the 5th Operational-Combat Unit

of the 51st Army with the call sign Zima,

told Izvestia.

According to the evacuees, they had to hide during the

attacks by Ukrainian drones. Many of them are minors.

In recent months, the Russian Armed Forces and the

People's Front have successfully evacuated several

thousand people from Krasnoarmeysk, & Dimitrov.

The servicemen of the assault groups of the 80th separate

motorized rifle brigade of the Northern Group of Forces of

the Russian Armed Forces, who liberated Kharkivka,

told the details of this operation.

Russian stormtroopers, using domestic protected means

of communication, and winter camouflage suits, carried

out a covert assault on the positions --- which took the

militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, by surprise.

_________________________________________________________

Lavrov: Russia Knows About

Europe's Plans --- to Keep

Ukraine's Army for War

by Alexey Rybin

February 18th, 7:32pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

Moscow is aware of Europe's specific plans to preserve

the Ukrainian army for the war with Russia. This was

stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

in an interview with Al Arabiya TV channel.

"We know about very specific plans: first, to keep the

Ukrainian armed forces - at the level necessary for

waging war, and second - to integrate Ukraine's

military machine into the military structures

of the European Union," the Foreign

Minister said.

Lavrov also noted the intensification of military training

and other facts ----- that indicate Brussels' belligerence.

According to the minister, Europe itself is now hysterically

demanding that Russia start negotiations and participate

in them. However, Lavrov expressed his confusion about

what could be discussed with these Europeans --- who

share Ukraine's Nazi values.

Europe itself, Lavrov added, has also revealed its Nazi

essence, which was not eliminated even by Hitler's

defeat in World War II.

Earlier, it was reported that representatives of Italy,

Germany, France and Britain were monitoring the

course... of the negotiations between Russia,

Ukraine and the United States in Geneva.

In addition, according to TASS, they

expected to join the consultations

in Geneva.

However, they were never allowed

to sit at the negotiating table.

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AFU militants intimidate assault

troops with threats of violence

by Andrey Mamaev

February 18th, 6:52pm

(Vesti.ru)

In Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are being

intimidated by their fellow soldiers, who are

threatening them with violence. This, was

reported by Igor Kimakovsky, an advisor

to the head of the DPR, in an interview

with Vesti.

According to him, due to a lack of personnel, there have

been cases of soldiers being kidnapped -- from one unit

to another. There have also been cases of intimidation

against those who do not want to go to the front lines.

''People are kidnapped ---- tied to certain forest belts, to

certain neighbourhoods -- and they are forced to fight

to the end. At the same time, they are very seriously

intimidated. There is serious psychological pressure

- pressure on families, and threats such as 'we will

bombard you with drones ---- or shoot you in the
back,''' Kimakovsky explained.

Earlier, it was reported that the military personnel of the

67th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine detonated

one of the crossings in the Dnipropetrovsk region, to

avoid being sent on a combat mission.

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The State Duma doubts - that Zelensky

will hold fair elections or referendum

State Duma Committee Head Morozov:

Zelensky Will Falsify the Elections
and disrupt the Referendum

by Olga Ananyeva

February 18th, 5:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

The elections in Ukraine and the referendum, which were

previously allowed.. by the head of the Kiev regime,

Vladimir Zelensky, will be falsified. This opinion

was expressed by Oleg Morozov, head of the

Duma Committee on Control and professor

at the Plekhanov Russian University of

Economics, in an interview with the

Vesti news service.

In his opinion, Zelensky will use the 60-day ceasefire

to prepare for a new escalation of the conflict.

''For the 60 days that Zelensky is begging for, they will dig

trenches, pour concrete, install new missiles, purchase

and deliver Patriot systems, deploy F-16s on damaged

airfields, and repair runways.''

''In the meantime, he will pretend to be running for office

and prepare for a referendum. Then, he will rig the

elections [and disrupt the referendum].''

According to the head of the State Duma committee,

Zelensky will wait for the US Congressional

elections in the Autumn ---- to distract

Washington from the conflict.

''We need to understand that even a military defeat is

better for Zelensky, than the peace that is being

offered by Trump and us today. Because when

the front collapses and it becomes clear that

they have lost, he will be in London, tearing

at his shirt and telling the story of how he

defended Ukraine to the end and saved

its bright, successful future.''

Earlier, the head of the Kiev regime, Volodymyr

Zelensky, rebuked the US - for refusing to

organize the production of long-range

Patriot missiles in Europe.

_____________________________________

MP Bezuglaya called Zaluzhny's interview

....the beginning of the election campaign

February 18th, 4:19pm

(RT.ru)

An interview with former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine and Ukraine's Ambassador to the United

Kingdom, Valeriy Zaluzhny, by the Associated Press about

conflicts with Vladimir Zelensky... suggests that he is

launching an election campaign. This opinion, was

expressed by Mariana Bezuglaya, a member of

the Verkhovna Rada.

"The ambassador has started campaigning,"

she wrote on her Telegram channel.

Earlier, Zaluzhny said that the 2023 counteroffensive failed

because of Zelensky. He noted -- that the head of the Kiev

regime and other officials did not allocate the necessary

resources to the plan developed... with the ''help'' of

NATO partners.

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry

Medvedev commented on Zaluzhny’s statement,

urging to “stock up on popcorn” - to watch the

consequences... of his accusations against

Vladimir Zelensky.

______________________________________________

Medvedev on Zaluzhny: The Battle of the

Field Marshal and the Clown Has Begun

by Victoria Rasseikina

February 18th, 2:24pm

( Vesti.ru)

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhny, began to play his own

game - and engaged in a battle with Vladimir

Zelensky, according to Dmitry Medvedev,

Deputy Chairman of the Russian

Security Council.

Earlier --- in an interview with AP, Zaluzhny criticized
Zelensky, including for the "failure of the Ukrainian

counteroffensive" in 2023. Medvedev described

Zaluzhny's words --- as the beginning of

"his own game."

The battle between the fierce field marshal and the carpet

clown, has begun! I wonder who will be arrested first. It's

time to stock up on popcorn, the Deputy Chairman of the
Russian Security Council noted in his Telegram channel.

Earlier, Rada deputy Maryana Bezuglaya regarded
Zaluzhny's words --- as the beginning of an

election campaign.

Zelensky is going to hold a presidential election

in Ukraine before May 15, The Financial Times

indicated earlier, citing sources.

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Breakthrough ---- in Sumy

& Zaporizhzhia regions:

The Russian army has

liberated Kharkivka

and Krynichnoye

by Anastasia Stepanova

February 18th, 11:01am

(RT.ru)

The Russian army has liberated two more settlements in

the special military operation zone: the troops of the

Northern Group have taken Kharkivka in the Sumy

region, and the troops of the Eastern Group have

taken Krinichnoye in the Zaporizhzhia region.

This was reported in the daily briefing by

the Russian Ministry of Defense.

During the day, units of the Northern Group of Forces also

defeated --- formations of the mechanized, air-assault

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the

Territorial Defense Brigade -- in the areas of

Novaya Sech, Volfino, Pisarevka, Berez,

and Miropolye (Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv Region --- units of the mechanized, motorized

infantry, artillery brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

the Marine Infantry Brigade, the Territorial Defense

Brigade, and the National Guard Brigade were

defeated in the areas of Veterinarnoye,

Okhrimovka, Ternovaya, Kazachya

Lopan, Kutuzovka, and

Sredny Burluk.

In the North's area of responsibility, the Armed Forces of

Ukraine lost up to 210 fighters, 23 vehicles, two artillery

pieces, an electronic warfare station, an ammunition

depot, and three material depots.

Meanwhile, units of the Zapad military group improved

their tactical position --- by striking the personnel and

equipment of the airborne, two mechanized brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the National

Guard brigade.... in the areas of Petrovka,

Novoosinovo, Kovsharovka, Gusinka,

Lesnaya Stenka (Kharkiv Region),

and Brusovka (DPR).

Here, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 140 military

personnel, a British Bulldog armored personnel carrier,

two KAZAK armoured combat vehicles, 17 vehicles,

two artillery pieces, including a 155-mm US M777

howitzer, and a Grad multiple rocket launcher.

An ammunition depot was also destroyed.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn
-- improved their position on the front line. The

soldiers of the Southern Group defeated the

formations of four mechanized, motorized

infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine.. and the Territorial Defense

Brigade --- in the areas of Izhevka,

Stenki, Reznikovka, Malinovka,

Slavyansk.... Vasyutinskoye,

Artem, & Konstantinovka

(DPR).

In this area, the enemy lost over 145 troops, 4 armoured

vehicles, six vehicles, and an artillery piece. Two

electronic warfare stations and a material

supply depot were destroyed.

Meanwhile, the units of the Center group of troops -- have

also improved their tactical position. The personnel and

equipment of 6 mechanized, two Jaeger, an aeromobile

brigade, two assault regiments of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, 4 brigades of the

National Guard, & the Azov special forces brigade*

have been defeated in the areas of Tarasovka,

Lenina, Zolotoy Kolodez, Kucherov Yar,

Sergeevka, Grishino, Maryevka,

Svetloe, and Belitskoe (DNR),

Novopavlovka, & Gavrilovka

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this sector, Kiev lost up to 340 fighters, a Finnish

Pasi armoured personnel carrier, 3 armoured

combat vehicles, and 9 vehicles.

Units of the Vostok group of forces continued to advance

into the depths of the enemy's defenses. The Vostok

fighters liberated Krinichnoye --- and defeated the

formations of an assault brigade, 2 mechanized

brigades, two air assault brigades, 4 assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine..

& a marine infantry brigade in the areas of

Aleksandrovka, Pokrovskoye, Kolomiytse

(Dnepropetrovsk region), Rizdviyanka,

Zelenaya Dibrova..... Lyubitskoye,

Rozovka, Gavrilovka & Gorkoye

(Zaporizhzhia region).

In this area, the enemy lost up to 345 soldiers, an

armoured personnel carrier, 12 vehicles, a Grad

MLRS, and a material storage facility.

At the same time, units of the Dnipro military group

defeated the manpower and equipment of the

mechanized and mountain assault brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

areas of.. Lyubimovka, Grigorovka,

& Orekhov (Zaporozhye region).

Up to 55 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters were eliminated

here. 16 vehicles, an ammunition depot, and two material

depots were destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces struck a fuel depot,

energy facilities used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

pre-flight preparation and launch sites for long-range

UAVs, as well as temporary locations for Ukrainian

armed formations and foreign mercenaries.... in

141 districts.

Over the course of a day, Russian air defense systems

shot down 2 guided aerial bombs, 11 HIMARS rockets,

and 155 aircraft-type drones.

* Azov is an organization recognized as a terrorist

organization by the Russian Supreme Court

on August 2, 2022.

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The Deputy Speaker of the Rada

has announced a condition for

holding elections in Ukraine.

by Olga Ananyeva

February 17th, 5:18pm

(Vesti.ru)

The holding of elections in Ukraine requires a 60-day

period of complete silence. This statement was

made --- by the First Deputy Speaker of the

Verkhovna Rada, Oleksandr Kornienko.

''Elections, from the beginning of the electoral

process to the counting, should be held

in silence'', he said - in a comment

to journalists

In mid-February, the UK newspaper, the Financial Times,

citing sources - wrote that Ukraine had begun planning

presidential elections along with a referendum on any

peaceful settlement ---- after the US authorities

demanded that Ukraine hold both votes

by May 15.

According to this information, the US administration

is putting pressure on the head of the Kiev regime,

Volodymyr Zelensky, demanding that both votes

be held before May 15, “otherwise security

guarantees risk being lost.”

In December, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry

Peskov said that Vladimir Putin has repeatedly

emphasized - the importance of holding

presidential elections in Ukraine.

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The disabling of Starlink.... did not affect the

effectiveness of the Russian Armed Forces

by Stanislav Mamrov

February 17th, 5:09pm

(Vesti.ru)

The disabling of Starlink satellite communication terminals,

did not affect the Russian army's communication systems.

This was stated by Alexey Krivoruchko, Deputy Minister

of Defense of the Russian Federation, to the Vesti

Information Service.

The existing communication and control systems - ensure

stable information exchange via closed channels he said.

According to the Deputy Defense Minister.. Russia's

unmanned systems continue to operate effectively

in the area of the special military operation. This

is confirmed by objective monitoring of the

destruction of enemy equipment

and personnel.

''I would like to draw your attention to the fact that Starlink

terminals have been disabled for two weeks, but this

has not affected the intensity or effectiveness of

unmanned systems'', added Krivoruchko.

Earlier, the head of the Centre for the Study of Military

and Political Conflicts, Andrey Klintsevich, pointed

out that the Russian military in the SVO zone will

receive high-speed internet access, similar

to Starlink.

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Explosions - rocked

Dnepropetrovsk

February 16th, 11:49pm

(RT.ru)

Explosions have been reported in Dnepropetrovsk,

Ukraine, according to the Public News Agency.

"Explosions can be heard in Dnipropetrovsk,"

the publication says.

Details are not provided.

Air alerts have been declared in the Dnipropetrovsk

region .......and several other regions of Ukraine.

Earlier, it was reported about a

powerful explosion in Odessa.

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India has called on the West

to change its attitude

towards Russia

by Nikita Khromin

(night line editor)

February 16th, 9:31pm

(Lenta.ru)

The West should reconsider its attitude towards Russia

and stop trying to defeat it through an indirect war,

because it is harming and destroying Ukraine.

This opinion was expressed by former Foreign

Minister of India, Kanwal Sibal, on the social

network X.

According to Kanval, Europe will not be able to solve its

problems by trying to exhaust Russia. "The solution to

European problems is ... to promote a negotiated

settlement based on the complex realities on

the ground," the diplomat wrote.

He stressed that the West would not be able to impose

conditions on Moscow... that would be beneficial to

Europe and Ukraine.

Earlier, the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban said

that the leaders of Western Europe live in a world of

illusions, believing that Ukraine... will be able to

defeat Russia.

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Junior Sergeant Alexandrov

helped evacuate.... his

wounded comrades.

February 16th, 9:27pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Junior Sergeant Alexey Alexandrov - as part of an assault

group, secured new positions when the Armed Forces of

Ukraine opened artillery fire on them. Russia's Ministry

of Defense told about the Russian servicemens' feats

in the zone of the special military operation (SVO).

Three of Alexandrov's comrades-in-arms were injured. The

junior sergeant provided first aid, but the injured needed

to be evacuated from the ongoing shelling. Alexandrov

loaded the wounded onto a self-propelled transporter

and transported them to a location... where an

evacuation team was waiting. The injured

...were then transported to medical

facilities for further treatment.

The Ministry of Defense ---- also noted the courage and

professionalism of Private Andrei Skorynin, who was

delivering supplies to an artillery division - when his

vehicle was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles.

Skorynin skillfully maneuvered to avoid the attacks,

which allowed him to save his vehicle and cargo.

The drones ------ crashed to the ground and

detonated without causing any damage.

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Finnish Ministry of Defense: NATO
Land Forces Headquarters - to
be Located in Rovaniemi

February 16th, 3:55pm

(RT.ru)

The multinational headquarters.. of NATO's advanced

ground forces will be located in Rovaniemi, in the

Lapland region of northern Finland. This - was

reported by the Finnish Ministry of Defense.

“This is a step towards strengthening NATO’s

deterrence and defence in the High North

and the Arctic... We are increasing the

combat readiness.. of the entire

alliance and establishing even

more effective cooperation,”

said Minister Antti Hakkinen.

Earlier, Russia's Ambassador to Helsinki, Pavel
Kuznetsov, noted that there were no hints of
a change in Finland's anti-Russian policy.

According to him, relations between Russia and

Finland will improve when the Finnish political

elite --- starts thinking about its people.

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Pavel: Kiev Received 4.4 Million Shells

... as Part of the Czech Initiative

February 16th, 3:37pm

(RT.ru)

Ukraine has received about 4.4 million large-calibre
shells as part of the Czech initiative. This was
announced by the Czech President,

Petr Pavel.

"Since the start of this initiative, Ukraine has

received 4.4 million large-calibre shells.

Without this reserve.... the Ukrainian

army would not be able to conduct

defensive operations," he is

quoted by PAP.

According to him, about 2 million

shells were delivered, last year.

Earlier, the Republic's Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Petr Macinka, stated that the Czech Republic

could no longer finance the initiative to

supply ammunition to the Armed

Forces of Ukraine.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said in an

interview with Dehík that Prague can no

longer allocate funds from the state

budget to Kiev, due to a lack of

money for the country's

internal needs.

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Ukrainian air force guided bombs

damaged a highway in the

Zaporizhzhia region

by Maria Belova

February 16th, 2:16pm

(Vesti.ru)

Balitsky: The Armed Forces of Ukraine - dropped

bombs on the Kharkiv-Simferopol-Yalta highway.

The Ukrainian military has struck a highway in the

Zaporizhzhia region, Governor Yevgeny Balitsky

reported on his Telegram channel. The enemy

has attacked a section of the Kharkiv-

Simferopol-Yalta highway.

As a result of the ammunition drop, the road's

asphalt surface sustained ...partial damage,

the head of the region wrote.

It is clarified that the Armed Forces of Ukraine used

two guided aerial bombs. As a result, no one was

injured, and there is no threat to traffic.

The governor emphasized - that the damaged section

of the highway will be promptly restored, and urged

residents to rely on official sources of information.

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The result of the "North" and "South" offensive:

the Russian Armed Forces liberated Pokrovka

in the Sumy region and Min'kovka in the DPR

by Anastasia Stepanova

February 16th, 12:19pm

(RT.ru)

Units of the South Group of Forces liberated Minkovka

in the DPR, and units of the North Group of Forces

liberated Pokrovka ----- in the Sumy Region,

according to the Ministry of Defense.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed the

energy and transport infrastructure of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces, as well as the storage and launch

sites of enemy long-range UAVs.

Russian air defense systems ----- shot down eight

HIMARS missiles and 345 drones in a single day.

The Russian army has liberated two more settlements

in the special military operation zone: the troops of

the Northern Group have taken Pokrovka in the

Sumy region, and the troops of the Southern

Group have taken Minkovka in the Donetsk

People's Republic. This was reported in

the daily briefing by the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

During the day, units of the Northern Group of Forces,

also defeated formations of the mechanized brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Territorial

Defense Brigade ---- in the areas of Grafskoye,

Andreyevka, and Miropolye (Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv Region -- units of the mechanized brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard

Brigade -- were defeated in the areas of Kazachya

Lopan, Liptsy, and Tokarevka.

In the North's area of responsibility, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces lost over 170 fighters, 18 vehicles,

4 material depots, and 3 ammunition depots.

At the same time, units of the Zapad military group took

advantageous positions, destroying the personnel and

equipment of 2 mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces and a brigade of the National Guard in

the areas of Novoosynove, Kovsharovka (Kharkiv

Region), Krasny Lyman, and Ilyichevka (DNR).

In this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 150

soldiers, 2 armoured vehicles, 13 cars, and an artillery

gun. Three ammunition depots, were destroyed.

In addition to the liberation of Minkovka, the units of the

Southern Group of Forces --- defeated the formations of

3 mechanized and motorized infantry brigades, of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade

and a National Guard brigade..... in the areas of

Reznikovka, Nikiforovka, Konstantinovka,

and Kramatorsk (DPR).

Here, the enemy lost over 175 troops, a tank, six

armoured vehicles, 15 pickups, and an artillery

piece. Two warehouses were destroyed.

Meanwhile, the units of the Center group of forces have

improved their tactical position. The personnel and

equipment of four mechanized, two Jaeger, and a

air-assault brigade of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, a Territorial Defense brigade,

and 2 brigades of the National Guard

were defeated ------- in the areas of

Novopavlovka.. (Dnepropetrovsk

region) and Grishino, Maryevka,

Svetloe, Belitskoe, Toretskoe,

Sergeevka, as well as Novy

Donbas, (in the DNR).

In this sector, Ukrainian armed forces lost up

to 300 soldiers, 6 armoured vehicles, 9 cars,

and an artillery piece.

Units of the Vostok military group - continued to advance

into the depths of the enemy's defenses. They defeated
the formations of a mechanized brigade.. two assault
brigades, two air assault brigades, and two assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

areas of Podgavrilovka, Velikomikhailovka

(Dnepropetrovsk Region), Rizdvanka,

Charivne, Lyubitskoe, and

Komsomolskoye, in the

Zaporizhzhia Region.

In this area, Kiev has lost more than 275 military

personnel, 4 armoured combat vehicles, ten

vehicles, 3 field artillery pieces - including

a US-made 155mm self-propelled artillery

unit called Paladin, and two electronic

warfare stations.

Meanwhile, units of the Dnipro military group improved

their tactical position by defeating the manpower and

equipment of the mechanized and mountain assault

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in the

areas of Veselyanka, Hryhorivka, and Orekhiv

(Zaporizhzhia region).

Up to 20 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters ---- were

eliminated here. 3 armoured combat vehicles,

11 vehicles, 2 electronic warfare stations,

a material supply warehouse, and an

ammunition warehouse....

were destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces have targeted

energy and transport infrastructure facilities used

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, long-range UAV

storage and launch sites, as well as temporary

locations for Ukrainian armed formations and

foreign mercenaries --- in 152 areas.

During the day, air defense systems shot down eight

HIMARS rockets and 345 aircraft-type drones.

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Forces of Ukraine are 70% made up

of forcibly mobilized people

February 16th, 11:41am

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces - are predominantly

composed - of forcibly mobilized people. This

trend was noted by military correspondent

Alexey Gavrish in an interview with the

Vesti Information Service.

''They don't even try.. to take their wounded soldiers. For

example -- during severe frosts in the Krasnolimansk

direction, a large number of enemy soldiers simply

froze to death. They were not evacuated --- and

they were not provided with warm clothes, or
food. This shows.... that the degradation

is indeed increasing....... every day.

However, the enemy is
still fighting.''

Gavrish summed up.

Earlier, a surrendering AFU fighter, in response to a

question about whether he loved Ukraine, said

that he loved his home, not the state. He

admitted that he had been forcibly

mobilized and had been at the

front... for six days.

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Russian Armed Forces soldiers reveal

the details .....of the liberation of the

village of Tsvetkovoye

February 16th, 2:40am

(Izvestia.ru)

Russian Army Special Operations Soldiers of the 218th

Tank Regiment of the 127th Motorized Rifle Division

..of the 5th Guards Combined Arms Army of the

Vostok Military Group, shared details about

the liberation of the village of Tsvetkovo

in the Zaporozhye region.

Relevant footage was published by the Russian

Ministry of Defense on February 16.

During the fierce battles, the Primorye warriors expanded

their control zone, taking over another defense area of

more than 8 square kilometres.

"We entered....... quietly, calmly, very quietly. From a single

entrance. There was a second group that provided cover,

but they were not involved. We suppressed them, with a

grenade, stunned them - and immediately engaged in a

firefight. It all happened instantly" said commander

of the assault group with the call sign Veles,

describing the moment when the Russian

Armed Forces entered the settlement.

The enemy has suffered significant losses in personnel

and military equipment. In addition, during the

operation... to liberate the settlement,

Primorsky soldiers eliminated two

control centres.. for unmanned

aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"The command came in --------- that a vehicle carrying the

enemy's ammunition had departed. I flew to the target

-- and the vehicle arrived, I approached, dropped an

anti-tank mine, and the vehicle was no more. We

approach unexpectedly ---- and carry out our

mission. Intelligence.... observed the take-

off points of the UAVs and FPV systems.

"There was a base camp -- and the team received

information that there were five to 10 people at

the base camp. I flew over and took a look,"

said the UAV operator..... with the call

sign "Bald."

After the East group's assault units began their

operations, the enemy attempted to resist by

deploying more forces near the settlement.

"The equipment went, after our attack. Three armoured

vehicles. They were dismantled on the way -- right on

the way to the settlement. The drones helped, they

were burning. And the artillery was also working,"

concluded the assault rifleman.. with the call

sign Kai.

Despite fierce resistance from the Ukrainian Armed

Forces -- the Vostok troops have created a bridge-

head... for further liberation of the territory in

the Zaporizhzhia region.

On February 15, Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General

Staff of the Russian Armed Forces... said that the

Russian military had liberated 12 settlements

in two weeks of February, despite the

difficult winter conditions.

He also noted that more than 200 square kilometres

of territory had been taken under the control of the

Russian Armed Forces. It was clarified - that the

troops of the Vostok military group, had taken

control of the settlements of Staroukrainka,

Pridorozhnoe, Zaliznichnoe,

and Tsvetkovoye.

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Russian Armed Forces advance - and

effective drone operations: how the

SVO zone situation is developing

by Peter Skubey

February 14th, 9:30pm

(RT.ru)

On Saturday, February 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense

reported on the successes of the Russian army in key

areas of the front. According to the Ministry, the

enemy lost more than 1,200 fighters in a day.

However, the Ministry also highlighted the achievements of

the unmanned systems troops. The operators of the ZALA

and Lantset drones regularly destroy Ukrainian soldiers

and expensive military equipment. The Ministry also

praised the work of the ZALA and Lantset crews
in the Konstantinovka area.

Earlier, the Ministry shared summary data on the progress

of the special military operation ---- from February 7 to 13.

According to the ministry's report, the Russian Armed Forces

liberated four settlements during this period, and the

enemy's losses exceeded 8,000.

On Saturday, Moscow Time, the Russian Ministry of Defense

shared the successes of the Russian army in the SVO zone.

According to the military department, the Russian Armed

Forces continue their advance, while the enemy suffers

losses in equipment and personnel.

In the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, Russian

fighters were able to advance deep into the enemy's

defenses and inflict fire damage.

"The enemy has lost more than 415 military personnel,

14 armoured combat vehicles, 22 vehicles, four field

artillery pieces and an electronic warfare station,"

the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

Meanwhile, in the Donetsk People's Republic and the Kharkiv

region, Russian Armed Forces troops have gained more

advantageous positions.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces..... have lost more than 160 fighters and four

armoured vehicles -- in just one day of combat operations

in this area ----- including a US M113 armoured personnel

carrier and a Canadian-made Senator armoured vehicle.

In addition ----- 15 vehicles, a field artillery gun,

and three ammunition depots were destroyed.

According to the military department, the Russian army is

also advancing in other key areas of the front. Over the

past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have

suffered more than 1,200 casualties.

Air under control

Against the backdrop of the Russian soldiers' successes,

the Russian Ministry of Defense once again highlights

the achievements of the unmanned systems troops.

According to the Ministry of Defense, UAV operators

regularly destroy Ukrainian militants and expensive

military equipment.

For example, the drone operators of the Marine Corps of

the Center military group, destroyed an enemy recon

group in the Krasnoarmeysky direction. In turn, the

soldiers of the 5th Separate Guards Motorized

Rifle Brigade shot down several enemy hexa

copters ----- using an air ram.

Meanwhile, in the Zaporizhzhia region, Vostok servicemen

-- thwarted an attempt by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to

launch a counterattack, and destroyed several enemy

armoured vehicles and infantry fighting vehicles.

Shock Tandem

The Russian military department - paid

special attention to the effectiveness

of loitering munitions.

ZALA UAV crews in the Konstantinovka direction - revealed

the position --- of an enemy artillery gun. After confirming

the target the Lantset loitering munition crew promptly

launched a kamikaze drone --- and destroyed the

Ukrainian artillery installation --- with a

“precision hit”.

"The ZALA and Lantset systems ---- have been actively and

successfully used in tandem since the beginning of the

special military operation, and have proven to be an

indispensable and effective means of recon,

targeting, and the destruction of various

enemy targets & facilities," according

to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

As a reminder, along with the Lancet, the Russian army also

uses a number of kamikaze drones and loitering munitions.

These include the Molniya-2 UAV, Geran drones, and the

Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky fibre-optic FPV drone.

Promotion of the Russian Armed Forces

Earlier on Friday, the Russian Ministry of Defense shared

summary data on the progress of the special military

operation from February 7 to 13.

According to the press release, during this period, the

Russian army advanced deep into the enemy's

defenses and liberated four settlements.

As a reminder, on February 7th, the Northern Military Group

established control over Chugunovka in the Kharkiv region.

Then, on February 8, Russian Armed Forces troops occupied

Sidorovka in the Sumy region. On the same day, their

comrades from the Zapad military group captured

Glushkovka in the Kharkiv region.

Finally, on February 10, the Vostok assault troops pushed

the enemy out of a well-fortified defense area in the

Zaporizhzhia region. The fighters advanced four

kilometres deep, liberating Zaliznichne and an

area of more than 18 square kilometres.

"The soldiers of the 114th Motorized Rifle Regiment of

the 127th Motorized Rifle Division of the 5th Guards

Combined Arms Army worked together smoothly

and confidently. The village of Zaliznichnoye in

the Zaporizhzhia region has been liberated.

Over 500 buildings have been cleared,"

the Russian Ministry of Defense said

in a statement.

According to the military department's data, the enemy's

losses during this period exceeded 8,000. The largest

number of casualties occurred in the areas of

responsibility of the Vostok and Tsentr

military groups ---- with over 4,500

Ukrainian soldiers being killed.

In addition, the enemy continued to lose expensive weapons,

including those manufactured in the West. These included

three German Leopard tanks, a Czech Vampire MLRS and

several hundred other pieces of military equipment.

In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized that

between February 7 and 13, the air defense forces shot

down five Ukrainian long-range Flamingo cruise

missiles, 28 guided aerial bombs, 39 US-made

HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, four

long-range Neptune missiles, and

1,243 aircraft-type unmanned

aerial vehicles.

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Expert Orlov: The main defensive positions

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are

located in forest plantations

February 14th, 4:29pm

(Vesti.ru)

The main fighting in the special operation zone takes place

either in populated areas or in forest plantations. Military

expert Vladimir Orlov spoke about this in an interview

with Russia 24 TV channel.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are trying to gain a

foothold in the forest belts, where they mainly have

their strongholds, bunkers, and fortifications,

the expert noted.

"In general, if we talk about plantations, the most important

thing to understand, is that all the fighting is taking place

either on an urbanized landscape, in some settlements,

or in plantations. In open and bare areas -------- it's

essentially death ---- for anyone who is there.

Plus, plantations provide some protection

from drones -- as it is challenging for

drones to fly in these forests,"

Orlov said.

Given the enemy's location, Russian forces are forced to

launch concentrated strikes in fortified forest areas,

the expert emphasized.

"In order to either hit the enemy or bring them down to the

ground with fire, and allow our assault troops to get

closer to these landing sites, in order to launch a

direct assault. And, in fact, this is how the line

of combat is moving today. The drone factor

has determined this type of combat,"

Orlov said.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense proposes

counting a day of service in the SVO

as three days of work

February 14th, 12:57pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense has proposed equating a day of

service in the special operation zone with three days of work

or public service. This is stated in the draft document.

The agency proposes to amend federal legislation, specifically

the Law on the Status of Military Personnel, to establish that

the period of military personnel's participation in the special

military operation will be counted as one day of military

service... for every three days of work.

"The period of participation of military personnel in a special

military operation is counted in the length of public service

of a civil servant... in the length of work in the specialty

and in the total length of service at the rate of one

day of military service for three days of work,"

the proposal of the defense ministry says.

Earlier, Russia approved a law that includes in the pension

experience of Russian citizens..... periods of work in

Ukraine, as well as in the new Russian regions.

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RIA Novosti: A group of Ukrainian Armed

Forces fighters.... froze to death

near Novopavlivka

February 14th, 12:36pm

(Vesti.ru)

A group of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers froze to death near

Novopavlivka, on the border between the Donetsk People's

Republic and the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to

RIA Novosti, citing Russian security forces.

The agency's interlocutors clarified that the militants were left

without support or communication, forcing them to hide in

basements in hopes of evacuation.

"The evacuation never came, and they simply froze to death

- without receiving any help or supplies," Russian security

officials said, in a conversation with RIA Novosti.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Strike on the

Central Base -- of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine's Missile & Artillery Weapons

February 14th, 9:35am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have struck energy and transport

infrastructure facilities that are used by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces (AFU), as well as the central base

..for Ukrainian missile and artillery weapons.

This was reported in the daily briefing

by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Defense Ministry stated that the enemy was defeated

by operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial

vehicles (UAVs), missile forces, and artillery of the

Russian Armed Forces.

In addition, they struck the locations where the Ukrainian Armed

Forces store and launch long-range UAVs. They also attacked

the temporary locations of Ukrainian armed formations and

foreign mercenaries --- in 154 districts.

Earlier, it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces carried out

one massive and six group strikes in a week. As a result, the

enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex

were affected.

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Commander Pirate on the capture of Dimitrov:

The Armed Forces of Ukraine panicked

at the sight of our Grand Daddies

February 14th, 8:14am

(Vesti.ru)

The details of the liberation of Dimitrov in the DPR were shared

by the commander of the assault unit of the 5th Brigade of the

A. Zakharchenko Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade, with the

call sign Pirate. The success was facilitated by the

unusual camouflage of the Russian soldiers.

Russian servicemen dressed as Father Frosts suddenly appeared

in the rear of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This caused panic

among the enemy, who had not yet organized a proper

defense of the city.

"At the very end, we gave the enemy a 'holiday', showed that we

were really there, that there was no need to invent any stories,

no need to draw something on the map that doesn't exist.

Our military personnel in Santa Claus costumes

organized walks around the city... and gave

small gifts to the locals, but this -- was a

personal idea of the unit commanders,"

Pirate explained, in an interview with

the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Ukrainian military didn't even realize how the Russian Armed

Forces soldiers - had got into their rear. In total, two dozen

soldiers were dressed as Grand Daddies.... which is a

fifth of the Russian soldiers involved in the assault.

"And they raised the Russian flag where it will never be lowered

again. And there was a celebratory salute. We were

congratulating each other on the air, and the

enemy was panicking - because no one

expected this," Pirate continued.

The full liberation of Dimitrov (Ukrainian name:

Myrhorod) was stated on December 27, 2025.

Currently, the regiment's soldiers are providing assistance to the

residents of Dimitrov by regularly delivering food, hygiene

products, and essential items. However, the enemy, as

explained by the Russian Ministry of Defense,

sometimes attempts to hinder this.... by

launching shelling and drones.

"The guys are helping, they're helping with food. I just want

to have some peace," said Galina Viktorovna, a resident

of Dimitrov.

Now Russian soldiers are removing Ukrainian symbols from

houses in Dimitrov, military correspondent, Grigory Vdovin

reports in his report from the city on the Rossiya channel.

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TASS: Ukrainian Armed Forces units "Shkval"

in the Kharkiv region..... have lost their

combat effectiveness

February 14th, 7:01am

(Vesti.ru)

Almost all of the Ukrainian "Shkval" units, which are formed

from former prisoners, have lost their combat effectiveness

in the Kharkiv region.

This was reported by TASS, in Russian

law enforcement agencies. According

to the source --- the Ukrainian Armed

Forces are experiencing a shortage

of assault troops.

"Almost all of the Squall units have lost

their combat effectiveness," the

agencies said.

At the same time, most newly conscripted

Ukrainians refuse to participate in

suicide attacks.

Earlier, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost a multiple rocket

launch system (MLRS), and up to a company of personnel

killed and wounded near Pechenegi in the Kharkiv region.

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The Russian Army destroyed Ukrainian

nationalist stormtroopers near Sumy

February 14th, 5:02am

(Vesti.ru)

In the Krasnopolsky district of the Sumy region, two groups of

Ukrainian Armed Forces stormtroopers who were trying to

launch counterattacks were destroyed. Russian units

had previously identified and defeated the fighters

of the nationalist 153rd Arey Regiment of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Arey Regiment of Ukrainian nationalists was recently

transformed from the 253rd Separate Assault Battalion

of the 129th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade

and deployed near Sumy. Arey also includes

foreign mercenaries and former prisoners.

"In the Sumy direction, in the Krasnopolsky district, the enemy

conducted one unsuccessful counterattack by the Nazi 153rd

Arey Regiment," a source in the Russian Armed Forces

explained to TASS.

The Aria nationalists also participated in the invasion of

the Kursk region ---- where they suffered heavy losses.

The Sumy region is part of the Russian Northern Group of Forces.

Over the past week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost more

than 1,425 soldiers in this region. Armoured vehicles, field

artillery pieces, Grad MLRS, and Vampire MLRS....

have been destroyed.

In the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, the Russian army is creating a

security zone along the Russian border. The Ukrainian Armed

Forces' "Shkval" unit in the Kharkiv region has almost lost

its combat effectiveness. "Shkval" has faced significant

personnel losses, and Ukrainian assault troops often

refuse to engage.. in suicidal counterattacks. The

Ukrainian military's attempts at counterattacks

in the Zaporizhzhia region have also resulted

in significant casualties.

Vladimir Zelensky recently said that since February 2022,

Ukraine has allegedly lost 55,000 regular and mobilized

military personnel. According to Ukrainian media

reports, these figures are - at least -

underestimated by a factor

of five.

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In Dnepropetrovsk, a man outsmarted

the TSK officers - and escaped them

February 13th, 9:47pm

(RT.ru)

A Ukrainian man outwitted the military registration and

enlistment office and escaped from them in

Dnepropetrovsk, according to

STRANA.ua.

"During his conversation with the TSK employees, the man

asked them to hold his bag, after which ---- he fled,"

according to a post on the Ukrainian

publication's Telegram channel.

Earlier, it was reported that in Odessa, a man climbed

a tree --- to escape from the military enlistment office.

In addition, in the Dnipropetrovsk region, TSK

employees ---- beat a mobilized man to death.

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Soldiers of the 5th Guards Brigade

captured saboteurs near Dimitrov

February 13th, 6:50pm

(Vesti.ru)

Troops of the 5th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade named

after A.V. Zakharchenko captured a group of three Ukrainian

saboteurs near the town of Dimitrov in the Donetsk

People's Republic. This - was reported by Anton

Olshanitsky, the Deputy Commander of the

Brigade, on the Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, the Ukrainian militants' backpacks contained

supplies for three days, as well as equipment.... that could be

used to identify the nature of the unit as a sabotage group.

"The guys went on an autonomous mission... for at least three days.

If there are three people in the group, each person has three days

to last, which means they can last six days until the next supply

arrives. In fact, if they have two radios, ponchos, and warm

jackets, they can go for as long as they want. The back-

pack is good," Olshanitsky said.

Earlier, it was reported that the anti-terrorist unit "Gorynych"

of the regional department of the Russian Federal Security

Service --- eliminated a Ukrainian sabotage and recon.

group ....on the outskirts of Dimitrov.

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Military Correspondent Vdovin:

The fire pocket near Chasov Yar

will collapse in the near future

February 13th, 4:27pm

(Vesti.ru)

The fire pocket in Chasovyi Yar, Donetsk People's Republic (DPR),

will collapse in the near future. This was reported by Grigory

Vdovin, a military correspondent for VGTRK, on the 60

Minutes program on Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, Russian troops are currently systematically

advancing westward from Seversk and further away from

Soledar. The pocket near Chasov Yar is gradually being

cleared and taken under control, according to the

war correspondent.

"This is a serious line of fortifications, for which the enemy

held on to the last and is now forced to retreat, because

loomed.... not a zero prospect of being surrounded. So

this pocket in the near future, obviously, that as they

say -- will collapse. Even small... and not very fast,

small steps of our stormtroopers, making their

way in small groups, through the remains of

trees, and due to the advance of the front

line ----- to the west," said the

military commander.

Earlier, Grigory Vdovin stated that the fighting in Svetogorsk,

Krasny Liman, and Sloviansk in the Donetsk People's

Republic --------- will inevitably cut off the

Sloviansk-Izyum highway.

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Military Correspondent Vdovin: The Russian

Armed Forces are testing the formation of

semi-rings around the DPR

February 13th, 4:01pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are currently testing the formation of

semi-rings around the cities of the Donetsk People's Republic.

This was reported by Grigory Vdovin, a military

correspondent for VGTRK ---- on the
"60 Minutes" program on the

"Russia 1" TV channel.

According to him, the front is gradually

moving westward... in the DPR.

"It's as if our troops are carefully and cautiously approaching

the cities of the Donetsk People's Republic that are still

under enemy control. It's worth noting --- that there

aren't many of them left. It's as if they're testing

the possibility of forming semi-circles around

them," the correspondent said.

Earlier, Grigory Vdovin said that Russian troops are systematically

encircling the city of Konstantinovka in the DPR in a semicircle,

which allows them to control all supply routes. According to

him, the Ukrainian command is trying to turn the city into

a fortress by supplying it with militants, armoured

vehicles, and other military equipment.

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Captured Ukrainian Militant: His

Comrades Refused to Shoot at

Russian Soldiers

February 13th, 2:30am

(Vesti.ru)

The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) ordered

its soldiers to open fire on Russian servicemen when they

surrendered to the Russian Armed Forces, but the

soldiers refused to obey and did not fire.

This was reported by Yevgeny Berestenko, an assistant

grenade launcher operator in the 31st Separate

Communications Regiment of the AFU.

According to him, the Russian Armed Forces demanded that

the Ukrainian unit surrender, after which the unit was

ordered to open fire.

"I heard someone start banging on the door in the house, we

shouted: "Who's there?" In response, they said that this is

the army of the Russian Federation, we must surrender.

We were shouted into the radio by [the commanders]

to open fire to kill. But we were not going to open it

because everyone wants to return home and their

own lives --- are more precious," the Ukrainian

prisoner told the TASS news agency.

Berestenko also emphasized the humane treatment of

him and his fellow soldiers, by the Russian military.

Earlier, military expert Yevgeny Mikhailov said that all the

conditions have been created in Russia, for the normal

maintenance of Ukrainian prisoners. Many Ukrainian

military personnel do not want to return home when

they are included in the exchange lists, he stressed.

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Marochko: Russian Armed Forces are

advancing on Dobropolye in the DPR

on a front that is almost 40 km wide

February 13th, 2:19am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces --- are advancing on Dobropolye in the

Donetsk People's Republic on a front that is almost 40 kms wide.

This was reported by military expert Andrey Marochko, in an

interview with TASS.

The analyst said that "very serious measures" are currently

taking place in the Dobropolsky direction, to prepare for

the liberation of this city.

He explained - that the offensive area begins at the village of

Udachnoye in Pokrovsky district and stretches to the village

of Shakhovo, located to the east of Dobropolye.

The length is about 40 kilometres.

"The active phase of hostilities is underway,"

Marochko concluded in a comment to TASS.

Earlier, it was reported that Russian troops were advancing

from Shakhovo - preparing to attack Dobropolye in the DPR.

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Marochko: Russian Armed Forces Expel

Ukrainian Forces from Two Settlements

near Staroukrainka in Zaporizhzhia

February 13th, 1:59am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have driven Ukrainian troops out of

two settlements near the village of Staroukrainka in the

Zaporizhzhia region: Krinichnoye and Tsvetkovoye.

This was stated by military analyst Andrey

Marochko in an interview with TASS.

The expert noted that after the liberation of Staroukrainka,

Russian troops managed to expand their control over the

Zaporizhzhia front.

"The enemy was driven out of these settlements,"

Marochko said, in an interview with TASS.

The article states that the enemy was driven out

.........to the north-west of the liberated village.

"Krynychne and Tsvetkove have entered the

so-called gray zone," the analyst said.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the

Russian military had liberated the settlements of

Staroukrainka in the Zaporizhzhia region and

Stepanovka in the Donetsk People's

Republic (DPR).

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Khusnullin: The infrastructure of

the Belgorod region is under
an unprecedented attack

by Yulia Gureeva

February 12th, 6:35pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine - are conducting unprecedented

attacks on the infrastructure of the Belgorod region. Russian

Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin wrote about this

on his Max channel.

"The region's infrastructure is under an unprecedented enemy

attack. The power system has suffered serious damage as a

result of recent shelling," he said.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, this

has affected 78,000 residents of Belgorod.

He added that the team of Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov,

federal agencies, and resource-supplying organizations

are doing everything possible to quickly eliminate the

consequences. Reserves... of backup sources of

electricity supply have already been formed,

and more than 330 emergency teams and

over 400 units of special equipment ----

are working.

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Residents of Odessa block road

due to a lack of electricity

by Anatoly Kazantsev

February 12th, 5:53pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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Residents of Odessa have blocked the roadway on one of the

city's streets --- due to a lack of electricity, according to the

publication "Strana.ua" citing local social media accounts.

In the footage published by the publication, residents are

walking back and forth across the pedestrian crossing

and blocking the road, causing traffic to be almost

completely paralyzed.

Earlier, the regional office of the DTEK energy holding

company reported that electricity had been cut off

in three of the four districts of Odessa.

The cause of the incident is said

to be... a "local network failure".

Last night, air alerts were sounded throughout the Odessa

region. Local social media groups were flooded with

information about explosions.

At the same time, the fires in Odessa itself

----- were filmed by eyewitnesses.

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Poddubny ----- called the reports on

the effectiveness of Ukraine's air

defense system blatant hackery

February 12th, 3:46pm

(Vesti.ru)

Reports by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky... about the 74% effectiveness

of the Ukrainian air defense system are blatant hackery.

This is how Evgeny Poddubny, a military correspondent for

VGTRK and a Hero of Russia, commented on the news

about Ukraine's intention to strengthen its unmanned

air defense system, on his Telegram channel.

The war correspondent recalled that the Russian Armed Forces

are carrying out combined strikes on enemy military and

energy facilities in various regions of Ukraine every

day, and they are not encountering much air

defense resistance.

"Kiev, of course, does not deny that the sky over Ukraine is

"full of holes." Zelensky, almost every day demands that

Western sponsors shake up their anti-missile stocks

and send them to Ukraine. In the meantime, local

anti-aircraft gunners do not particularly manage

to cover the same Odessa ports or Lviv region

------ where the Ukrainian defense industry

enterprises were transferred. Therefore,

reports on the effectiveness of their

work as 74% are outright hackery.

Well..... that's good for us,"

Poddubny concluded.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine ----

attacked Russia's Arctic region.

by Anastasia Volova (editor of

operational information dept)

February 12th, 10:30am

(Lenta.ru)

Ukraine's Armed Forces attacked the Komi Republic with

unmanned aerial vehicles. A series of explosions hit the

city of Ukhta in Russia's Arctic region on Thursday,

February 12.

"Dear residents of Ukhta, please remain calm. All necessary

measures are being taken, and all services are operating,"

said Marina Metelyova, head of the municipal district of

Ukhta, in response to the incident. She also reminded

the public, that it is prohibited to take photos and

videos of the aftermath of attacks and

distribute them in media.

The head of the Komi Republic, Rostislav Goldstein,

also confirmed that the region was attacked by

Ukrainian drones.

The drone threat was announced in the Komi Republic - on

Thursday, February 12, at 08:23 local time (coincides with

Moscow time). A few hours later, eyewitnesses reported

a series of explosions in Ukhta. The head of the Komi

Republic Rostislav Goldstein, clarified that the fire

occurred at a local oil refinery (ORP).

According to preliminary data, no one was injured as a result

of the attack on the refinery, Goldstein said. According to

him, the heads of enterprises and organizations in the

republic are taking all necessary measures to ensure

the safety of citizens, and emergency response

services are working at full capacity.

In addition, visitors to the Yarmarka shopping centre were

evacuated in Ukhta, and students in the second shift

were transferred to distance learning. Temporary

restrictions on the reception and release of

aircraft were also imposed at the

local airport.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine may have attacked the Russian

Arctic region with heavy kamikaze drones of the Lyuty type.

It is believed that the military launched the drones from the

Poltava and Chernigov regions of Ukraine. The drones

traveled about 2,000 kilometres to reach Ukhta.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Destroyed the Infrastructure of the

Ukrainian Military Airfield

in One Day

February 12th, 9:33am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed the infrastructure

of the military airfield of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a

day. This was reported in the Russian Defense Ministry.

The Defense Ministry stated that the attack also targeted

transport infrastructure used by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, as well as temporary accommodation

facilities for Ukrainian troops and foreign

mercenaries... in 147 areas.

"Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile forces, and

artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have

destroyed the infrastructure of a military airfield," the

Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

According to the ministry's report -- the Ukrainian Armed

Forces lost approximately 1,270 soldiers in a single day.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Launch a Group Strike on Ukraine's

Energy Facilities

February 12th, 9:28am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military has carried out a group strike with precision

weapons against energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine that

were used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the military department, the strike was carried out in

response to Kiev's attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia.

"The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out a group

strike with long-range precision-guided ground- and air-based

weapons, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, against

energy infrastructure facilities used by the Armed

Forces of Ukraine," according to the Russian

Ministry of Defense's daily report on the

ongoing special operation.

In addition, strikes were carried out on the production and

storage sites of Ukrainian attack drones. All targets were

hit, and the designated objects were destroyed,

according to the ministry.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense reported on the destruction

of five long-range Flamingo cruise missiles over the past

24 hours.

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Deputy Commander of the Akhmat

Special Forces Battalion Killed
in the Kharkiv Region

February 12th, 7:26am

(Vesti.ru)

The deputy commander of one of the Akhmat special forces

battalions, with the call sign Grom, was killed in the

Kharkiv region. This was reported on the

battalion's Telegram channel.

The deputy commander.... was killed in the direction of

Kazachya Lopan after an FPV drone of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces hit a car.

"Grom was killed yesterday. Our deputy battalion

commander," the message reads.

It is clarified that the soldier was seriously

injured after taking the hit.

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Russian Armed Forces soldiers told how

a captured Ukrainian soldier --- helped

them take an enemy stronghold

February 12th, 7:05am

(Vesti.ru)

Stormtroopers of the 38th Guards brigade of the Vostok group

told the Rossiya 24 TV channel --- how an AFU militant who

surrendered helped them capture an enemy stronghold.

A shooter with the call sign Purik shared that

a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier, tired of

fighting, offered his assistance.

"We brought him in, and he said he was tired of fighting.

Well, like many people. And --- he offered to help,"

Purik said.

A shooter with the call sign Doctor gave the fighter

a mission to eliminate the commander of an

enemy unit.

"I explained the situation to him. I say ---- you don't want to

fight, and we have a problem here with your commander.

So we need to eliminate your commanding officer. He

says: I agree," the Doctor said.

The Russian Armed Forces soldiers said that the prisoner

had to approach the enemy's stronghold, call out his call

sign, and, once he was let in, throw a charge inside.

"We took the thermobar that was there. We gave it to him

and went together. We were also monitoring him. He

approached the checkpoint, and they started

talking," Purik said.

After the militants confirmed that their colleague was trying

to enter, the prisoner completed his task, the Doctor said.

"He'd already pulled the ring out of the thermobar, turned

back to me, and said, 'Am I coming in?' I said, 'Yes, it's

fine.' He opened the door, gave his call sign, and

threw it in. You have three seconds. He threw

it in, jumped out, and his hat flew off,"

the Doctor said.

Earlier, a Ukrainian soldier told how he

surrendered to the Russian military

with the cry "Our own".

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Russian volunteer Olimp shot down a Shark

reconnaissance drone ---- worth $325,000

February 12th, 6am

(Vesti.ru)

A Russian soldier with the call sign Olimp shot down a Ukrainian

Shark reconnaissance drone on the border of the Donetsk and

Luhansk People's Republics. The destroyed Ukrainian drone

costs $325,000.

The enemy reconnaissance UAV was difficult to detect and shoot

down at night. However, the radar station's calculation helped

Olympus with this, according to RIA Novosti. After that,

Olympus destroyed another drone ..and also helped

the calculation shoot down two Ukrainian drones.

"We received payments, for the downed drones. They were able

to improve their calculation through the efficiency of our work,"

the Russian serviceman explained.

Olimp volunteered for the special military operation in 2023.

In 2025, he became an operator in the unmanned systems

troops. Currently, Olimp serves as a squad leader for

FPV drone calculations.

Shark is a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle. It was created by

Ukrspetssystems to monitor and correct fire on the battlefield.

It can operate in the rear at a distance of 80 kilometres from

the front line. The maximum speed of the "Shark" reaches

130 kilometres per hour, and the flight range is 300 kms.

The UAV rises to an altitude of three kilometres.

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Doctorow: Russian Armed Forces' Access

to the Dnieper.... Will Open a Direct Path

to Odessa

February 12th, 4:42am

(Vesti.ru)

The exit of the Russian Armed Forces to the Dnieper River
will open a direct route for the Russian Federation to
Odessa, said Gilbert Doctorow, a US expert on
international relations.

He emphasized that the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir

Zelensky, is at an impasse, which forces him to make

contradictory statements and make more and

more demands.

"When they (the Russian military) reach the Dnieper River, the

only option left is to negotiate with Zelensky's government,

if it's still in place, about what will happen to Odessa and

Kharkiv: will the Russians ----- take them as well?" the

expert said on the Glenn Diesen YouTube channel.

Doctorow expressed the opinion that the Russian-Ukrainian

conflict is nearing its end, which may partly explain

Zelensky's "hysteria."

Earlier, the expert stated that all of Russia's demands

for resolving the Ukrainian conflict ---- will be met.

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South's fighters destroyed 28

Ukrainian bunkers -- in a day

February 12th, 2:06am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Vadim Astafyev, head of the press centre of the

Russian Southern Military District, the troops of the Russian

Southern Military District have destroyed 28 bunkers of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) over the past 24 hours.

Ten communication antennas and an AFU repeater were

destroyed in the Kramatorsk, Konstantinovka, and

Slavyansk areas.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine also lost a Starlink communication

terminal and three ground-based robotic systems. Six enemy

drones were shot down," Astafyev said, in a video posted

by the Ministry of Defense.

Meanwhile, Russian troops are cutting off the Ukrainian Armed

Forces group to the south-west of the liberated village of

Zhovtnevoye in the Zaporozhye region.