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Polish Foreign Ministry ----- Turkey and China

can replace the US as mediators in Ukraine

May 9th, 12:41pm

(Vesti.ru)

Turkey and China may become mediators in peace talks

between Russia and Ukraine - if the US refuses to

participate in the peace process.

This was stated by Polish Foreign Minister

Radoslaw Sikorski, after a meeting of
EU foreign ministers in Warsaw.

At a press conference -- with the head of EU Diplomacy,

Kaja Kallas -- Sikorski noted that Ankara already has

well-established communication channels on this

issue ---- and Beijing also has the potential to
play a significant role in the settlement.

"If this track involving the US fails, there are other candidates.

There is Turkey, which supports communication channels,

and, above all, there is China," TASS quoted the Polish

foreign Minister as saying.

Earlier, the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, wrote that US

President, Donald Trump.. asked his Turkish counter-

part, Tayyip Erdogan, to mediate in the settlement

of the conflict in Ukraine.

Trump also allowed the possibility.. of asking

for help from China to resolve differences

between Moscow and Kiev.

The march of troops in Kamchatka

opened the celebration of

Victory Day on May 9

by Danila Titorenko

May 9th, 12:08am

(Gazeta.ru)

The march of troops in Kamchatka opened the solemn

celebration of Victory Day on May 9 in Russia. This

isreported by TASS - with reference to the press

service.. of the Joint Command of Troops and

Forces in the North-East of Russia (OKVS).

"A column of drummers - from Kamchatka State Technical

University cadets - opened the festive event for the first

time, followed by a company of honour guards. In total,

about 1,100 servicemen of the OKVS units, as well as

employees of the Border Department of the FSB of

Russia for the Eastern Arctic region, Rosgvardiya,

the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the

Ministry of Internal Affairs... female

servicemen, and others, passed

in the parade formation"
- the press service of
the command said.

Residents of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky will also

enjoy a concert of the OKVS orchestra, and an

exhibition of modern military equipment.

Before that, a dinner with foreign guests invited to the

80th anniversary of the Victory, ended in the Kremlin.

In 2025, the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great

Patriotic War -- is celebrated. Celebrations will be held
all over Russia. In total, more than 170 events were

included in the plan of events dedicated to the

memorable date. Among the key events are

the actions "Candle of Memory", "Garden

of Memory", "St. George's Ribbon" and

"Immortal Regiment".

Earlier, in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, a record was

set by raising a giant St. George ribbon into the sky.

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Kallas: EU opposes demilitarization

and neutral status of Ukraine

May 8th, 9:41pm

(RT.ru)

The head of EU Diplomacy, Cadger Callous,

said that the EU rejects ''the idea'' of a

demilitarization of Ukraine.

This is reported by TASS.

"The ministers...... discussed the principles of

a possible peaceful settlement," Kallas said.

According to her, the EU, does not allow the idea of

demilitarization of Ukraine, and also opposes the

rejection of Ukraine's membership in NATO and

continues to support its path to the EU.

Earlier, Kaja Kallas said that the EU Commission

intends to adopt a 17th package of anti-Russian

sanctions ...by May 20.

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Reshetnikov said that Russia is far from

the structure of a military economy

May 8th, 8:17pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian economy -- is very far from the structure

inherent in a military economy. This was stated on

the air of the TV channel "Russia 24", by the

Minister of Economic Development of the

Russian Federation Maxim Reshetnikov.

Thus, the minister commented on the opinion of a

number of experts that the Russian economy

has now been transferred to"military rails".

"If we look at the structure of our economy, it is extremely

far from the structure of a military economy in terms of

using resources and involving production capacities

and the financing system," Reshetnikov said.

He stressed that the Russian economy remains civilian

and finds resources both for conducting a special

military operation and increasing security

spending, as well as for infrastructure,

development of social sectors, and

technological development.

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Near Kharkiv, the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit

a square with a monument to soldiers who

died in the Second World War

May 8th, 5:51pm

(Vesti.ru)

In the Kharkiv region, militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) several times hit with FPV drones on the central square

.....near the monument to soldiers who died during the Great

Patriotic War (WWII), and on the building where portraits of

heroes were placed. This was announced by the head of

the Military-Civil Administration of the region,

Vitaly Ganchev.

He noted, that none of the civilians were injured.

''Armed formations of Ukraine are trying to destroy places of

remembrance ----- and intimidate the population living in the

liberated territory of the Kharkiv region, so that on Victory

Day people will not be able to lay flowers at the memorial

and honour the memory of our heroes," Ganchev wrote,

in his Telegram channel.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary

truce dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and

which is valid from 00.00 on May 8 to 23.59 on May 11.

However, despite this - the enemy continues to attack the

territory of Russia. In some regions --- there are dead and

injured from the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Russia and China demanded: that Japan

--speed up the destruction of chemical

weapons on the territory of the PRC

by Pavel Khrushchev

May 8th, 2:42pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Russia and China have appealed to Japan to fulfill its

obligations to destroy chemical weapons remaining

on the territory of the PRC since World War Two.

A joint statement was published on the

Kremlin's website, after the talks

between the two leaders.

"The parties call on Japan to complete the elimination

of chemical weapons on Chinese soil in good faith

and as soon as possible," the document says.

In a joint statement, Russia and China also said that

not all the countries of the nuclear "five" (Russia,

the United States, China, Great Britain, France)

follow the principles of the rejection of

Cold War thinking.

In addition, Russia and China -- expressed concern, about

the military-biological programs of the US and its allies

--- calling for an immediate end to these activities.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on an official visit to Russia

on May 7-10. On May 8th, the Chinese president arrived in

the Kremlin.. for talks with Russian President Vladimir

Putin. The main topics -- were the situation in the

world, as well as the development of Russian

-Chinese relations.

During the meeting, which lasted 3.5 hours, the Russian

President agreed with Xi Jinping -- to mark the 80th

anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing

and to honour the memory of those who fell

in the fight against Japanese militarism.

Earlier, Putin's aide.. named the main area

of cooperation between Russia and China.

"The flagship sector - is energy. The Russian Federation

is one of the leaders in energy supplies to China, and

in oil and pipeline gas --- it takes the first place,"

Ushakov stressed.

According to him, the Russian and Chinese authorities

continue to develop cooperation in all possible areas.

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"I speak Russian": A resident of Pokrovsk

explained to the APU the reason for
her refusal to evacuate

by Alexey Komolov

May 8th, 1:19pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

A resident of the frontline city of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk)

in the DPR --- refused to evacuate to Western Ukraine

because of the ban on speaking Russian there.

A video of it was published by "Country.na".

The footage shows people in military gear and weapons

talking to two women -- who are sitting on a bench

near the entrance of an apartment building.

"I speak Russian and I won't go to Western Ukraine,"

one of them reportedly tells the volunteers, when

asked to evacuate.

"So... they don't allow it there. They banned

speaking Russian, altogether," she

explained her position.

Earlier it was reported that Ukrainian troops in

Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov (Mirnograd), in

the Donetsk People's Republic are actually

in a fire bag.

At the same time, the command of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine continues to transfer

reserves to this area.

Through Krasnoarmeysk ---- pass all the routes that supply the

nearby sections of the front in this direction. The liberation of

the city will open the way to the DPR border. Krasnoarmeysk

is located 66 kilometres northwest of Donetsk.

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In the border town of Glushkovo, a

woman was killed and the Interior

Ministry building was damaged...

due to a strike by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces

May 8th, 12:22pm

(RT.ru)

The Ukrainian army launched "vile strikes" on the village

of Glushkovo in the Kursk region, where a local 61-year-

old resident was killed, acting Governor, Alexander

Khinshtein, said.

"I express my most sincere condolences to her family

and friends, this is an irreparable loss," Khinshtein

said in Telegram.

As a result of falling downed air targets, the second floor

of the police station building was destroyed. Now.... the

information about the consequences is being clarified.

The day before, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked

two districts of the Kursk region, a sugar factory's

motor transport shop and a broiler shop at a

poultry farm... were damaged.

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Zakharova: the guests of the parade

have no doubts about Zelensky's

terrorist nature

May 8th, 12:06pm

(RT.ru)

Guests of the Victory Day Parade in Moscow

have no doubts about the terrorist nature of

Vladimir Zelensky, Russian Foreign Ministry

spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

"Everything that was said by the Kiev regime,

such as threats to the parade and ....to all

the guests of these events has only one

qualification, namely, terrorism and

terrorist threats. I think no one

doubts this anymore,"

she told TASS.

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India and Pakistan ------- fought one of the

biggest battles in the history of aviation.

100 fighters fought for over an hour

by Alina Goncharova (editor of

Operational Information Dept)

May 8th, 12 midday

(Lenta.ru)

India and Pakistan fought one of the biggest battles in
modern aviation history. More than a hundred fighter
jets exchanged blows for about an hour, CNN writes,
citing a source in the security service of Pakistan.

The air battle between Pakistani and Indian fighters was one of

the "largest and longest-running in recent aviation history."

According to Pakistani officials, 5 Indian planes were shot down.

According to the source of the TV channel, 125 fighters fought

for more than an hour, while neither side left its airspace.

The exchange of missile strikes took place... at a

distance exceeding 160 kilometres.

As explained, neither of the conflicting parties was ready to send

their pilots across the border, remembering the consequences of

the air battle in 2019. Then, the pilot of the Indian Air Force was

shot down on the territory of Pakistan, it was broadcast on TV.

This time, neither side "wanted such humiliation."

On May 6th, India launched Operation Sindoor, hitting

Pakistan. According to the Indian side, the attacks

were aimed exclusively at terrorist camps. The

country's Defense Ministry said that "terrorist

attacks on India, were planned and directed

from Pakistan." In total, the missile strikes

were carried out on 9 sites in Pakistan.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif called India's attack

an act of war that needs to be responded to. Khawaja Asif,

the country's Defense Minister..... did not rule out new

responses to India's actions. He called the attack

from India a "cowardly act", and allowed the

cessation of hostilities only after the

complete curtailment of

Operation Sindoor.

Indian Foreign Minister Subramaniam Jaishankar,

meanwhile, said he did not want an escalation,

but warned of the consequences.

''We do not intend to escalate the situation. However,

if there is a military attack on us, there should be no

doubt that there will be a very, very tough response.''

Trump called what is happening a disgrace

President of the United States, Donald Trump..... said that he

considers the strikes between India and Pakistan shameful.

He added.... that he hopes that the conflict between the

parties will end, very soon.

Russian presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, also said

that the situation between India and Pakistan is a cause

for concern, and Moscow calls on the parties to the

conflict, to negotiate.

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Miroshnik: Ukraine - has turned into

a concentration camp from which

...you can't escape

May 7th, 5:05pm

(Vesti.ru)

The violent Ukrainian mobilization, has turned the

country into a concentration camp from which it

is impossible to escape. This was stated by the

Russian Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-

Large, Rodion Miroshnik, in an interview

with Rossiya 24 TV channel.

This situation has developed... among other things,

because of the actions of employees of territorial

recruitment centres (TCCs ----- an analog of the

military enlistment office), Miroshnik notes.

"Ukraine --- has turned into a kind of concentration camp,

from which it is impossible to leave in one direction or

the other. That is, someone is drowning in the Tisa

River, trying to escape from forced mobilization,

someone is trying to escape simply from war,

from death, to cross the front line, to be

where the Russian troops are, where

Russia is. And ---- they are being

hindered - in every possible

way," he said.

Earlier, political commentator Roman Golovanov

said that the residents of Ukraine are in shock

from the madness that the employees of the

territorial recruitment centres arranged.

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In Kharkiv - the chief engineer

of the company that supplied

drones to the Armed Forces

of Ukraine was eliminated

May 7th, 4:29pm

(Vesti.ru)

Chief engineer of the KNK Scientific and Technical

Society Andrey Gumennoy, who was engaged in

the development of drones for Ukrainian

militants, was liquidated in Kharkiv,

Ukrainian media reported.

Journalists also said that the death of Gumenny

was confirmed by the Minister of Defense of

Ukraine, Rustem Umerov.

"In Kharkiv, the car of a well-known UAV designer

Andrey Gumenny was blown up - he was killed.

Gumenny was the chief designer of the KNK

Aviation Scientific and technical Society,"

Ukrainian publications write.

Earlier, Russian presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov,

said that Kiev - continues to demonstrate a propensity

for terrorism, and stressed that the Russian security

forces are doing everything to ensure a peaceful

celebration of the 80th anniversary of the

Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

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Defense Ministry: Russian air defense

forces shot down 524 Ukrainian

drones in 24 hours

May 7th, 12:52pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian air defense systems shot down 524 Ukrainian drones,

as well as 5 Neptune missiles, 6 JDAM bombs and 2 HIMARS

MLRS shells over the past day, the Defense Ministry said.

Operational-tactical aircraft, attack drones, rocket troops and

artillery hit the launch sites of drones, military airfields,

storage depots for unmanned boats and ammunition,

and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian

militants and foreign mercenaries....

in 149 districts.

The Ministry of Defense informed that since the beginning of the

special military operation, 662 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 56,178

drones, 605 anti-aircraft missile systems, 23,205 tanks and

other armoured combat vehicles, 1,559 multiple launch

rocket systems, 24,529 field artillery and mortar guns,

35,127 units of special military vehicles, have

been destroyed.

Earlier, commenting on the massive use of drones by Ukrainian

militants, Russian presidential press Secretary Dmitry Peskov

said that the Kiev regime continues to demonstrate its

essence, its propensity for terrorist actions.

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MOD: Russian troops liberated

Lipovoe village ---- in the DPR

May 7th, 12:47pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have liberated the town of Lipovoye

in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Defense Ministry said.

The ministry stressed that the settlement was liberated as a

result of active and decisive actions of the group of Russian

troops "West".

The day before, on May 6, the Russian Defense Ministry

announced the release of the settlement of Lysovka

in the DPR.

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The fighter who defected to the Russian side
is engaged in the evacuation of old people

May 7th, 7:17am
(Vesti.ru)

The fighter of the volunteer battalion named after him, Maksim

Kryvonos, formed from former fighters of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU), with the call sign Archi, is engaged in rescuing

elderly citizens from front-line areas.

At one time, the fighter was forcibly mobilized into the

Ukrainian army, and went over to the Russian side

in early 2025.

"We were engaged in the evacuation of civilians,

from the line of contact," he said, in a

conversation with RIA Novosti.

According to him, mostly ex-fighters of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine work with the elderly, as the latter do not want to

leave their homes, explaining this by the fact that they

spent their whole life in these homes.

Many fighters of the Krivonos detachment in the Kursk

region, have relatives – for example, grandparents.

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A soldier of the Russian Armed Forces

who returned from captivity could not

hold back tears when talking to

his mother

May 7th, 6am

(Vesti.ru)

Stormtrooper Alexander with the call sign Black returned from

Ukrainian captivity the day before. TV channel "Russia 24"

showed the first call of a military man to his mother after

returning home.

The fighter admitted that he could barely hold back tears.

"Honestly, Mom, I am so happy for our Russia that...

indescribable feelings. I love you very much.

I can't hold back my tears, Mom," said

the stormtrooper who returned

from captivity.

Alexander served in the Donetsk sector. He was captured in

Ukraine near the village of New York, when his unit was left

without communication.

On May 6, as a result of the negotiation process, Ukraine and

Russia exchanged prisoners of war.. under the 205 - for - 205

formula. The Russian Defense Ministry noted that mediation

efforts in the return of Russian fighters..... were provided by

the United Arab Emirates.

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Kartapolov announced a

turning point in the SVO

May 7th, 5:55am

(Vesti.ru)

Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense, Andrey

Kartapolov, said in the program "Evening with Vladimir

Solovyov" --- about the turning point at the front.

He also called for making every effort to help

the units that are on the line of contact.

According to him, it is important to do this right now, when it

is "difficult". It is at a critical moment --- that we must finish

off Ukrainian Nazism, Kartapolov pointed out.

"Now, more than ever, we need to exert all our strength here

in the rear, to help the guys at the front. Now it is, because

it is difficult now, now, is the turning point when we need

to go ahead and finish off this abomination in its lair,

as our ancestors did," Kartapolov said.

He stressed - that Russia is ready for this.

"We are ready for this. You just need to know

it --- and do it --- for everyone," the MP said.

Kartapolov also said that the pace of the offensive

has increased, and the depth of the advance of

Russian forces in the defense of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, has increased.

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Fighter of the Russian Armed Forces:

APU hiding behind civilians
in Bogatyr

May 7th, 5:40am

(Vesti.ru)

The operator of the UAV of the Far Eastern Winds detachment

spoke on the air of Russia 1 about the nuances of working in

the vicinity of the village of Bogatyr in the south of the DPR.

According to him, the tactics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

make it necessary to exercise special caution. Neo-Nazis

seek to equip their positions in the residential sector,

hiding behind civilians.

"They, as they like to do, disappeared into the houses. We work

carefully, as on jewelry, because.... there are also civilians. We

worked on the enemy's manpower, worked on the equipment;

lightly armoured, transported ammunition," the UAV

operator said.

Judging by the power of the explosion, the truck was carrying

a significant amount of ammunition, explained his colleague.

"The explosion was such a detonation that at first, they thought

that the FAB (high – explosive aerial bomb-Ed.) had arrived. But

then we were informed that the blast wave was caused by the

fact that the Ural detonated. Because... it contained a large

amount of ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine,"

the serviceman said.

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Fighters of the Russian Armed Forces

reinforced the "Lightning" mines ---

to oust the APU from Bogatyr

May 7th, 5:33am

(Vesti.ru)

Soldiers of the Far Eastern Winds detachment of the 29th

Guards Army equip Molniya attack drones with anti-tank

mines. This is done in order to push the enemy more

effectively in the vicinity of the village of Bogatyr

in the DPR.

This was told on the air of "Russia 1" by

one of the fighters of the detachment.

The drone is brought to the positions in disassembled form.

Operators carefully assemble the mechanism themselves.

This takes about half an hour.

"There was not enough strong charge to carry everything.

So we decided to try a mine. It took off, it flew. Well,
that's all, so they began to work,"
the serviceman said.

The charge of the reinforced structure is 7 kilograms.

This is enough to demolish a house, said the fighter.

Earlier, the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin said that

in Bogatyr there are hot clashes between Russian

servicemen - and militants of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine.

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A soldier of the Russian Armed Forces

who returned from captivity: I still....

can't believe it

May 7th, 4:40am

(Vesti.ru)

205 Russian soldiers returned to their homeland from

Ukrainian captivity. The IL-76 plane with fighters on

board..... landed on the evening of May 6 in the

Moscow region. On the air of the Rossiya 1

TV channel, the servicemen shared

their emotions.

Some of them were held captive by neo-Nazis for

several months, others ----- for more than a year.

"I still can't believe it – I spent 8 months

in captivity," said one of the fighters.

According to his colleague, the most

important thing, is to return home...

healthy.

"The most important thing ----- was to return

home safe and sound and see my family,"

the soldier said.

Two hundred fighters are united by one thing --- all

were lucky enough to return to Russia on the eve

of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the

Victory. The servicemen voiced their wishes:

patience .....and a new, great victory.

A convoy of buses.... with servicemen who have returned to

their homeland has been sent to hospitals of the Ministry

of Defense, where the soldiers will be diagnosed.

If necessary, they will receive medical assistance, and

then they will be sent home to relatives - to celebrate

the anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

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The Zapad group -- has destroyed 33

UAV control points of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces in the past 24 hours.

May 7th, 3:05am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian group of troops "West" over the past day

destroyed 33 control points of unmanned aerial

vehicles (UAVs) Armed Forces of Ukraine,

said the head of the press centre of the

group, Ivan Bigma, to representatives

of the media.

Zapad tankers destroyed the crew of the AGS-17

installation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces,

which was located 10 km from the

Russian position.

"Six field artillery pieces were also destroyed, including

five Western-made ones, 12 mortar crews, three

Starlink satellite communication stations and

three field ammunition depots," Bigma said.

Units of the Zapad group have taken up new positions

in the area of four settlements in the Kharkiv region.

Meanwhile, communications specialists of Zapad

restored memorials in honour of the heroes of

the Great Patriotic War ----- in the Luhansk

People's Republic (LPR).

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Pakistan reveals losses

--- after India strikes

by Evgeny Silaev

(Night Line Editor)

May 7th, 12:24am

(Lenta.ru)

Eight Pakistanis were killed as a result of strikes by

the Indian army on the territory of the country. This

was reported by Reuters ---- with reference to a

representative of the Pakistani military.

"Eight Pakistanis were killed, 25 wounded,

and two are missing," the source said.

The Ministry of Defense of Pakistan - reported a missile

strike on the territory of the country from India on the

evening of May 6. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif

Chaudhry, Director General of the Interagency

Public Relations Service (ISPR) -- called the

Indian attack "despicable and cowardly."

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Sobyanin: the attack of seven drones

flying to Moscow ---- was repelled

May 6th, 11:36pm

(RT.ru)

The Defense Ministry's air defense forces - repelled an

attack by seven drones flying at Moscow, the mayor

of the capital, Sergei Sobyanin, said.

According to him, emergency services specialists

are working at the crash site.

Also, an enemy UAV was shot down by electronic

warfare over the territory of the Roslavl district

of the Smolensk region.

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The Russian Defense Ministry told about

the exploits of the Russian military in

the free defense zone

May 6th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The ministry noted the actions of the commander of

the artillery gun of the Guards, foreman Yevgeny

Varlamov. During the battle with the Ukrainian

militants - who attempted to reach the flank

of the advancing units of the Armed Forces

of the Russian Federation in order to cut

them off from the main forces, he

provided.. continuous firing. It

was his gun that was given

the task of disrupting the

enemy's plan.

So, thanks to the competent and quick actions of

Varlamov, as well as the coordinated actions of

the artillery crew, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) lost two armoured vehicles and a large

number of militants, which is why.... they

decided to retreat.

In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry pointed out

the merits of Private Vasily Ryabokonov, who at the

observation post -- calculated and transmitted the

coordinates to the control point of the locations

of the main firepower - the routes and time of

the changing posts of Ukrainian militants

---- in advanced defensive positions.

After clarifying - the coordinates of the location of the

enemy infantry ---- the calculation of a self-propelled

artillery installation destroyed a group of Ukrainian

militants with a well-aimed salvo. Thus, thanks to

the actions of Ryabokonov ---- an attempt by

Ukrainian militants to rotate on the line

of contact ----- was stopped, the

ministry stressed.

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"They --- are up to their ears in it":
Orban admits: the EU is waging
a proxy war --- against Russia

by Alina Kochneva

May 6th, 7:18pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

The leaders of the EU member states openly finance

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, train the military
and give advice to the commanders of the

Ukrainian army. The Europeans --- are

waging a proxy war against Russia.

''For the first time, in many years,

they are now on the losing side''

the Hungarian Prime Minister,

Viktor Orban, admitted -

speaking in Ratskev.

As the politician noted, the EU has started a proxy

war, the principle of which, is to influence the

parties. European officials themselves ,
are only indirectly involved.

"They used the Ukrainian conflict -- to turn against the

Russians, and they lost the war... the EU is up to its

ears in it. This, is their war. And it is fraught with

huge dangers, not to mention the fact that one

of the parties to the conflict -- is a nuclear

power," Viktor Orban ----- stressed.

According to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman,

Maria Zakharova, Europe is preparing for a full-scale

war with Moscow, as the Third Reich once did.

The EU only covers itself... with language

about ''threats from the East''.

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Alexander Lukashenko: the Russian military

on the SVO are fighting against Nazis,
and not sparing themselves

May 6th, 6:29pm

(Vesti.ru)

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko noted that

the Russian military personnel participating in the

special military operation, are ready to fight

selflessly against Nazism and show a

high level of courage.

He made this statement at a solemn event dedicated

to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great

Patriotic War, the official website of the

Belarusian leader notes.

According to Lukashenka, he is closely following the

progress of the special military operation and is

completely immersed in it.

"Imprisoned Russian soldiers --- are fighting against

Nazism and do not spare their lives. Why? Where

does [this] come from? From there... (since the

Great Patriotic War - editor's note). This is

what those who are rattling weapons on

our borders today are most afraid of,"

the Belarusian president said.

The Belarusian leader reminded that --- during the war,

Soviet soldiers sometimes deliberately went to their

deaths, realizing the inevitability of death, and

acted without fear.

Lukashenko warned ---- that the forces that want to start

a war against Russia and Belarus - are trying to discard

the historical memory of the inhabitants of both of the

countries. The Belarusian president ---- repeated the

words he said during his speech in Volgograd.

Then, he noted that --- to start a war ------ first of all, it is

necessary to take away people's memory and deprive

them of their sanity. In his opinion ---- as soon as the

enemy forces achieve this - and this, in his opinion,

may happen after he leaves office – we should

expect a new war.

The Belarusian President, visited Volgograd, on April 29.
At a meeting with the Governor of the Astrakhan
region, Igor Babushkin, he said that the
campaign "Belarus Remembers"
....is being held in Belarus.

In shape, it resembles the procession of the "Immortal

Regiment" in Russia, but instead of the St. George

ribbon, red and green are used.

Alexander Lukashenko explained --- that participants

can choose either traditional ribbons or Belarusian

ones - which is more convenient for them - and

stressed --- that Belarusians do not wear

swastikas, as in Ukraine.

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Russian Missiles Will Wipe Kyiv

Off the Face of the Earth

--- Should Ukraine Strike

Moscow on Victory Day

May 6th, 3:20pm

(Pravda Report)

If Ukraine attacks Moscow on May 9, Russia will strike

a devastating counterstrike on Kyiv within minutes,

military analyst and retired Colonel, Mikhail

Khodarenok believes.

Russia's long-range cruise missiles such as the

Kh-101 and Kh-555, Kalibr-PL and Kalibr-NK

naval cruise missiles, drones --- and the

Iskander-M missile systems could be

used; for a retaliatory strike. The

analyst also suggested, that the

strategic missile forces, could

be involved with conventional

warhead delivery systems.

"The retribution strike" could overshadow everything

that has happened so far in the conflict, Mikhail

Khodarenok also said.

According to him, the centre of the Ukrainian capital

could be turned into ruins. Additionally, he believes

that government buildings, including the office of

the President of Ukraine, may come under fire.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said

that Kyiv could not guarantee the safety of foreign

leaders ....who would come to Moscow for the
May 9 celebrations.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria

Zakharova called his words --- a classic

international terrorist threat.

According to Yevhen Dykyi, the former commander

of the Aidar Battalion (recognized - as a terrorist

organization -- and banned in Russia), said that

Ukraine would refrain from attacking Moscow

due to the presence of Chinese President
Xi Jinping in the Russian capital.

"One elderly Chinese man will do what Russia's air

defense cannot do. He will make sure we don’t

strike this parade," he said.

Russia Details Security Measures

in Moscow for May 9

The Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense

Committee, Yuri Shvytkin, assured that the

Russian Armed Forces and the Ministry

of Defense were taking all necessary

measures to ensure the complete

safety of both the Victory Day

parade participants, and

Moscow's guests.

"Efforts will be made ------- by law enforcement and the

Ministry of Defense, air defense systems, and other

various forces and means --- to maintain security.

Preventive operational activities ------- will be

conducted ahead of May 9th -- as well as

direct public order & safety measures,

with a focus on air defense --- in the

potential directions of an attack

on our capital," said Shvytkin.

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Pyatnashki commander Avidzba:

The Russian Armed Forces will

crush the APU with resources

May 6th, 11:34am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops - will eventually "crush" the Armed

Forces of Ukraine with resources, Ahra Avidzba,

commander of the Pyatnashka international

brigade, said in the 60 Minutes program

on the Rossiya TV channel.

The military man noted that in modern conditions,

in the presence of drones, there is a difficult

long-range struggle to deplete the

enemy's resources.

"Previously, it was possible to stick EW (electronic

warfare system. - Editor's note) and try to break

through some area there, but today, the so-

called -- as we like to say -- "fiber-optic

trolleybuses", our drones --- they do

not give such an opportunity. Well,

that is why.. we are working to

deplete resources. But --- the

point is ----- that we will still

crush them with resources

& they will not be able to

do this for a long time,"

Avidzba - expressed

his confidence.

Earlier, the commander of the Pyatnashka

brigade said that the Kiev regime wants

to "kill all the information" on the

upcoming Victory Day ------- by

making attempts to transfer

the fighting to the territory

of the Kursk region.

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Moscow will respond - if Kiev continues

strikes ...during the days of the truce

on Victory Day

May 6th, 11:29am

(Vesti.ru)

Russia will give an adequate response if the Ukrainian

side continues to attempt strikes on the territory of

the country on the armistice days during the

Victory Day celebrations. This was stated

by the press secretary of the Russian

President, Dmitry Peskov.

The Kremlin spokesman stressed: that the proposal for a
truce remains in force, but if Kiev tries to continue the
strikes, a response will be given.

"The fire will be stopped, but --- if there is no reciprocity

on the part of the Kiev regime, and attempts to strike

at our positions and facilities continue, an adequate

response ---- will be given immediately,"

Peskov stressed.

On April 28, it was reported that Russian President

Vladimir Putin -- declared a truce in the special

operation zone during the celebration of the

80th anniversary of Victory in the Great

Patriotic War. According to the

Kremlin's press service this

decision was made --- for

humanitarian reasons.

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Russian Defense Ministry: daily losses of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine exceeded

1.4 thousand militants

May 6th, 11:06am

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about 1,425 soldiers

in the special operation zone over the past day, the

Russian Defense Ministry said.

Units of the Russian group of forces "North" destroyed

up to 225 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

fighters of the "Western" group of forces – more

than 250 Ukrainian militants, "Southern" –

more than 275 militants, "Central" –

more than 425 enemy soldiers,

"Eastern" – up to 200 soldiers

of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

Units of the Dnipro group

also eliminated up to 50

Ukrainian servicemen.

The daily losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also

include a tank, seven ammunition depots, five field

artillery pieces made in Western countries, a self-

propelled artillery installation Braveheart, made

in Great Britain and the French Caesar, as well

as two M198 howitzers made in the US.

Earlier, the Defense Ministry announced

the liberation of Lysovka, in the DPR.

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Tsybulsky: Arkhangelsk region handed

over 296 vehicles and 3 thousand

drones to the SVO fighters

May 6th, 9:19am

(Vesti.ru)

The Arkhangelsk region handed over 296 vehicles and

more than 3 thousand quadrocopters to the frontline

servicemen. This was stated in an interview with

the TV channel "Russia 24", by the governor of

the region, Alexander Tsybulsky.

According to him, the region provides

national assistance to participants

of the special operation.

"I know for sure, that we have already sent 296 cars,
more than 3,000 different kinds of quadrocopters

and, accordingly, drones. We sent hundreds of

thermal imagers and night vision sights. I'm

not even talking about the help that our

people are collecting. I know that now

they are preparing to send --- in my

opinion, seven or nine more cars,

which will also be in the Kursk

region in the coming days,"

Tsybulsky said.

Earlier, the governor of Pomerania said that 4.5 billion

rubles had been allocated to help the fighters since

the beginning of the SVO. In total, according to

him, in the region there are 23 measures of

social support for the military --- and for

their families.

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Underground worker --- Lebedev:

UAV assembly shops have been

liquidated in the Kharkiv region

May 6th, 8:30am

(Vesti.ru)

In the vicinity of Kharkiv ---- a strike was carried out on

objects related to the production of drones, as well as

on one of the headquarters of the Ukrainian forces.

This was reported by the coordinator of the

Nikolaev underground, Sergey Lebedev.

According to the underground coordinator, during the

attack, a hangar was also hit, in which the APU

equipment was located.

"On the night of May 6….. Two workshops related to

the production of UAVs were destroyed. One of the

headquarters and the military personnel present,

were hit, 11 were seriously wounded, two were

killed," he said.

In addition, a warehouse where mortar shells

and ammunition were stored was hit in one

of the suburbs.

Earlier, the underground informed about

...the destruction of about 20 foreign

mercenaries as a result of a strike

on the military infrastructure of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine

in Kharkiv.

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Marochko --- The Russian Armed Forces

knocked out the enemy from positions

near Makeyevka

May 6th, 6:52am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian fighters have driven out the Ukrainian Armed

Forces (APU) from their positions near the village of

Makeyevka in the LPR and gained a foothold on

the western bank of the Tekuch River, the

military expert Andrey Marochko, said.

He clarified that the Russian Armed Forces

---- crossed the river in several places.

"During active combat operations, our advanced units

managed to dislodge Ukrainian militants from their

positions south-west of the village of Makeyevka

in the LPR," the expert said, in a conversation

with TASS.

As a result, the Russian fighters improved their

position ......and expanded the control zone.

Earlier, expert Marochko reported on the deployment

of additional Russian forces in the direction of

Chasova Yar. Thus --- the Russian Armed

Forces have increased their grouping

in this area.

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Russian military Avangard - most of
the Ukrainian Baba Yaga drones,
are made in the EU

May 6th, 6:40am

(Vesti.ru)

A significant part of the heavy UAVs of the Baba

Yaga type - used by the Ukrainian forces in the

Kherson area is of European origin. This was

stated by a Russian serviceman from the

UAV laboratory of the 18th combined

Arms army of the Dnepr group of

troops --- call sign Avangard.

According to the operator, during the study

of captured drones, experts repeatedly

recorded the presence of markings

indicating manufacturers from

Germany and other

EU countries.

"In the Kherson direction there are a lot of UAVs that

are supplied from abroad. How many of them, we

had to study. In general --- there are a lot of

stickers from the German manufacturer,

on the "hedgehog grandmothers". Yes,

basically it's all German, European,"

he summed up, in an interview

with RIA Novosti.

Earlier it was reported that the Baba Yaga

drone obtained on the battlefield.... was

tested in the special operation zone.

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A fighter with the call sign Firs

single-handedly took an APU

support vehicle near the

village of Bogatyr in

the DPR

May 6th, 6:35am

(Vesti.ru)

58-year-old Russian assault trooper with the call sign

Firs, single-handedly took an enemy stronghold near

Bogatyr village, in the DPR. Details of the fighter

were told in an interview with the TV channel

"Russia 24".

According to the military man - he could not

retreat back, otherwise he would have died.

"I threw a grenade [into an enemy trench]. I covered

them with an explosion. Well, I jumped into the

opornik, checked, cleaned up, took up the

defense," said the fighter with the call

sign Firs.

After a while, the Russian soldier decided to move

on, and in a nearby enemy trench, he also single-

handedly captured two Ukrainian militants.

"There, their position was probably about fifteen

metres away from me. They didn't expect this.

They couldn't even raise their weapons,"

said soldier Firs.

Caught off guard, the AFU soldiers came out to

the Russian fighter .....with their hands raised.

Last night, the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin,

said ---- on the air of the TV channel "Russia

24... that ---- ''in Bogatyr village, in the

Velikonovoselkovsky direction ------

there are now "serious clashes".

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Senator Nikonorova: the West has no levers

of pressure on the Russian Federation

on the issue of Ukraine

May 6th, 5:48am

(Vesti.ru)

Russia -- will not give up its demands on the Ukrainian

issue, the West has no levers of pressure on Moscow,

said the senator from the DPR, Natalia Nikonorova.

According to her, all possible sanctions against

Russia ....have already been introduced.

"It is unlikely that there is anything left in

the storerooms that will force Moscow

to abandon its clear position [on the

Ukrainian issue -Ed. ]," Nikonorova

told RIA Novosti.

The senator believes that talk of new anti-Russian

restrictions is aimed at a "wide audience", but

they do not play any real role in resolving

the Ukrainian conflict.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced his

readiness to ''sign a law'' on new restrictions on

Russia if peace cannot be achieved in Ukraine.

He proposed to introduce protective duties of

500% for those countries that continue to

buy energy resources from Moscow.

_____________________________________

Shoigu announced: the launch of a

NATO program - to prepare for

conflict with Russia

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 5th, 10:51pm

(Lenta.ru)

NATO and the EU have launched programs aimed at

preparing the collective West for a direct military

conflict with Russia. This is stated in an article

by Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu,

published in Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

He noted that this is happening ------- against the

background of statements by European elites

about the need to inflict a strategic defeat

on Russia.

"These aggressive steps, as well as the continued

advance of NATO to the east, to the borders of

Russia ---- in the best traditions of Goebbels'

propaganda, are justified by Russophobic

fabrications," Shoigu stressed.

He added that --- in this regard, the role of the Security

Council of the Russian Federation in the organization

of state and military administration, is increasing.

Earlier it became known that the UK began
to developan updated action plan...
in the case of war with Russia.

According to The Telegraph, the document

will contain several scenarios of war —

conventional, nuclear and cyber.

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The Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation reported on the exploits of

Russian servicemen in the free zone

May 5th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Ministry noted the merits of Junior Sergeant

Sayyn Khomushka, who, acting as part of a

motorized rifle unit, performed tasks to

provide medical care to the wounded

Russian servicemen --- & transport

them to medical institutions.

Militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, seeking to

occupy Russian positions, attempted an offensive.

During one of the attacks, a junior sergeant risked his

own life and provided emergency medical care to

two wounded Russian servicemen ----- under

artillery fire, after which he carried them

to safety.

After the battle ended, Khomushu loaded the wounded

into a car and took them to a field medical hospital,

where they received all the necessary assistance.

Thanks to the selfless actions of the junior

sergeant, the lives of the victims

were saved.

In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry ------- drew

attention to the actions of Junior Sergeant Alexey

Oleynikov, who, in a special military operation,

performed tasks - to organize stable and

uninterrupted communication in the

interests of a battalion tactical

group of servicemen of the

Armed Forces.... of the

Russian Federation.

During combat duty ---- in one of the difficult areas,

Oleynikov was repairing an antenna device, and a

repeater damaged by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

under artillery shelling. Because of this damage,

part of the main radio network of the Russian

military personnel - failed.

Thanks to the professional actions of the junior

sergeant, all problems were eliminated, which

contributed to a successful implementation

of the unit's tasks.

___________________________________________

''Lithuania'' launches Iron Wolf 2025-I and

Storm Defender 2025 exercises

May 5th, 5:07pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Iron Wolf 2025-I field tactical exercise and

the Storm Defender 2025 coastal exercise

have kicked off in Lithuania.

The Lithuanian Armed

Forces were informed

about this, on May 5.

On the page of the army of the Baltic Republic in

the social network Facebook (owned by Meta

Corporation - recognized as extremist and

banned in the Russian Federation), it is

reported that about 3,700 NATO troops

will take part in Iron Wolf 2025-I.

During the exercise, it is planned to check the level of

training of the Prince Vaidotas infantry battalion and

the 17th multinational combat group.

As part of Storm Defender 2025, the Port and

Coastal Defense Service -- will work out

actions aimed at ensuring the port's

operation ------- in the case of

crisis situations.

On May 2nd, the Etaplius portal reported, that the Griffin

Lightning 2025 international military exercise will be
held in Lithuania - from May 3rd to May the 23rd.

It is specified, that about 30 German-made military

helicopters will be deployed during the exercises,

in particular --- TIGER attack helicopters, NH90

transport helicopters, CH-53 heavy transport

helicopters - as well as EC135 light multi-

purpose helicopters.

____________________________________

Expert Kazanin: The Ukrainian Armed
Forces... are trying to prevent the
creation of a buffer zone in
the Sumy region

May 5th 3:45pm

(Vesti.ru)

Attempts by militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) to break into the territory of the Kursk border

area, are aimed at disrupting plans to create a

buffer zone.... in the Sumy region. This was

stated by military expert Maxim Kazanin

in an interview with the Rossiya 24

TV channel.

Earlier it was reported that Ukrainian militants

attempted to break through the state border

near Tetkino village, in the Kursk region.

"Here ---- the goal is to prevent the creation of a so-called

buffer zone in the Sumy region, which was repeatedly

mentioned ---- by the Russian President, Vladimir
Vladimirovich Putin. In other words - we need

a buffer zone that would allow our citizens

to live in peace... and stay on the border

territories --- so as not to be subjected

to shelling from Ukrainian long-range

artillery. Naturally -- the Ukrainian

military will try to thwart these

plans," Kazanin said.

According to the military expert, Ukrainian militants

will constantly make similar attempts with the

help of FPV drones, artillery and multiple

launch rocket systems (MLRS).

Earlier, the military correspondent of VGTRK

Alexander Sladkov reported that in Russia,

they knew in advance about the attempt

to break through the APU from Tetkin.

_______________________________

The commander... of the Armed Forces
of Ukraine told how, through a group
in Telegram, he agreed to surrender

May 5th, 3:34pm

(Vesti.ru)

The commander of a unit of the 21st mechanized

Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)

with the call sign Kara, told the Rossiya TV

channel that, together with 12 colleagues

he agreed to surrender to Russian troops

via the Telegram group -- to "Save Life".

According to the prisoner, he and his unit

moved to the village of Miropolye in

the Sumy region.

"We decided to turn to the Telegram-public

"Save your life". And we agreed with the

Russian military to surrender," he said.

Another Ukrainian prisoner of war --- Dmytro
Karanfilov, added that, by prior agreement
the AFU unit....... stopped fighting, after
which the militants were captured.

Earlier it was reported that some prisoners of war of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine --- who surrendered in

the Sumy direction, declared their desire to stay

in Russia.

____________________________

Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

hit the military airfield of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine -- and several

ammunition depots

May 5th, 11:18am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military in the special operation zone

attacked the infrastructure of the Ukrainian

military airfield, plus ammunition depots,

militants - and mercenaries - during

the day, the Russian Defense

Ministry said.

In addition, a repair enterprise of the Ukrainian

aviation industry was hit, as well as locations

of Ukrainian militants and mercenaries...

in 142 districts.

________________________________________

Defense Ministry -- The Ukrainian Armed

Forces lost about 1.4 thousand soldiers

in the special operation zone -
during the day

May 5th, 11:08am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU) --- lost 1,395

militants in the special military operation zone

during the day, according to the Russian

Defense Ministry's summary.

The enemy suffered the greatest losses ---- in the area

of responsibility of the Center group - in the areas of

Udachny, Dimitrov, Novopavlovka, Novosergeyevka

and Grodovka of the Donetsk People's Republic.

There, the Ukrainian army lost up to 465

servicemen, a tank and four

armoured vehicles.

In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more

than 315 militants in the area of responsibility of

the Southern group of Russia's Armed Forces.

At the Donetsk settlements of Serebryanka,

Druzhkovka, Seversk and Zarya, the enemy

also lost two armoured combat vehicles

and eight field artillery pieces.

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Grab the goodies and

keep the war going

May 3rd, 2025

(Moon of Alabama)

The U.S. may already be back to being fully committed to

the war. As soon as the mineral deal was signed --- the

State Department gave notice to Congress about a

$50+ million weapon sale to Ukraine.

During the night, from Thursday to Friday, a large scale

drone attack from Ukraine took place in Crimea. Last

night another, even larger attack took place. During

the attack ---- Ukraine used Storm Shadow cruise

missiles --- which need U.S. intelligence based

coordinates..... to reach their targets.

(machine translation):

For the first time since January, Russia announced

a strike by British Storm Shadow missiles. This
is reported by the Ministry of Defense of
the Russian Federation.

The ministry announced the downing of eight

such missiles over the Black Sea.

The last time the Russian Federation officially

reported on a Storm Shadow strike ----- was

almost three months ago - on January 15.

Also in Russia, a mass drone raid was reported
on the Crimea (96 were shot down) and the

Krasnodar Territory... (47 UAVs were

shot down). In addition - it is stated

that 14 Ukrainian unmanned boats

were destroyed in the Black Sea.

Recall that on the night of May 2 , the Crimea

was also under a massive drone attack.

Explosions were, in particular, in the

areas of military airfields.

Without U.S. (and British) intelligence support

--- the recent attacks by Ukraine would not

have been possible.

This points to a (not yet public) Trump decision

to continue the war - even though the U.S.
has no chance to win.

Michael Brenner explains how Trump's

'malignant narcissism' has led to

this outcome.

When Russia launches its big Summer offensive,

after Victory Day on May 9, it will become very

obvious that making peace with Russia would

have been the more difficult -- but also more

promising -- way to proceed.

_________________________________

Employees of the shopping

centre mobilized a courier

by Evgeny Silaev

(Night Line Editor)

May 3rd, 9:29pm

(Lenta.ru)

In Lutsk, employees of the territorial recruitment

center (TCC, the Ukrainian equivalent of military

enlistment offices) forcibly mobilized a courier

who was engaged in food delivery. This was

announced by the military blogger, Boris

Rozhin, in his Telegram channel.

The published video shows how military commissars

stopped a courier on a bicycle, with a large bag

...hanging on the young man's back. Then, a

minibus pulls up, the doors open, and the

three employees of the shopping centre

try to push him into the minibus.

The courier put up a fierce resistance and almost

escaped. A fourth military commissar came to

the aid of his colleagues, after which -- the

delivery service employee was shoved

into the minibus, with the bag. The

bike... was left lying on the road.

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In Britain, they told about: the

reluctance of Ukrainians

to go to the front

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 3rd, 9:15pm

(Lenta.ru)

Most Ukrainian citizens are ready to leave their

country, rather than go to the front. This was

written by The Guardian.

"The population of Russia is about four times larger

than the remaining population in Ukraine. Most of

the Ukrainians who were ready to join and fight

....did so long ago," the article says.

At the same time, many others who were not called

up would rather leave the country than risk their

lives, British journalists wrote.

Earlier, a former Ukrainian fighter said that the number

of "ideological" servicemen in the ranks of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, has practically disappeared, and

Ukrainians have begun to realize why there are so

many deserters in the army. The man himself

said --- that the turning point, for him, was

the failure of the counteroffensive of

Ukrainian troops in the summer

of 2023.

At the end of April, Polish media reported that --- since

the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, 100 thousand

soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine voluntarily

left their positions. The conscripted Ukrainians

desert.. even before they reach the front.

_________________________________________

Calculation chief, Mammadagayev: Tor air

defense system can hit high-grade targets

May 3rd, 8:56pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Tor surface-to-air missile system, can shoot down

high-grade targets. This was reported to the Rossiya

TV channel, by the head of the calculation,

Omar Mammadagayev.

He noted that the complex can shoot down anything,

so the enemy ---- is trying to destroy the Tor.

"The speed is high, Storm Shadow flies low, and if the

complex captures the target then the probability is

very high ----- that it will be hit. The Tor [downs]
even high-speed targets in a modern war,"

Mammadagayev said.

________________________________

Kadyrov --- Russian fighters prevented an

attempt by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

to enter the Kursk region

by Sergey Gapchuk

May 3rd, 4:23pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

The Russian military --- prevented an attempt by the

Armed Forces of Ukraine to enter the territory of

the Kursk region. This was announced by the

head of Chechnya ---- Ramzan Kadyrov,
posting a corresponding video.

"Sumy direction… In the footage, the Kashtan

detachment --- of the Akhmat special forces

of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation, in cooperation with assault

groups -- of the 2nd Special Forces

brigade, the 15th tank regiment

of the 1st mcr -- prevented the

penetration of bandits of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

from the Ukrainian side

..into the territory of

the Kursk region,"

Kadyrov wrote.

According to the head of Chechnya ----

the "poor devils" - will not calm down

after their shameful expulsion from

the Russian land.

Kadyrov stressed --- that the enemy group was

defeated with precise strikes and now these

Nazis will never set their dirty feet on our

land again.

As the KP website wrote, On April 20th, Ramzan

Kadyrov reported that special forces soldiers

"Akhmat" discovered the illegal crossing of

the state border of Russia by Ukrainian

nationalists, after which the enemy

saboteurs were destroyed.

According to him, the decision to eliminate violators

was made as quickly as possible. Soon a shooting

battle ensued, during which all the targets were

safely eliminated, Ramzan Kadyrov stressed.

____________________________________

INF Chief Timofeev: Ukraine will be the

main loser..... if the fighting continues

by Sergey Gapchuk

May 3rd, 4:08pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

Ukraine will be the main loser --- if the negotiations

between Russia and the United States do not bring

results, and the conflict continues.

This was stated by the Director General of the

Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC),

Ivan Timofeev, in a round table in Yerevan

organized by --- the Analytical Centre for

Strategic Research & Initiatives (ACSII).

"We can assume --- two scenarios for the outcome of

these negotiations... The absence of a result, will

also be a result. So, in my opinion, the first

scenario --- is a lack of results,"

the expert said.

In his opinion, this situation may develop due to the

complexity of the conflict and the complexity of

contradictions that have accumulated for a

long time.

Timofeev noted that in this scenario, the main loser is

...Ukraine. He explained that in such a development

of events, Ukraine's dependence on the so-called

partners will deepen, the losses will grow, and

Kiev's negotiating position..... will worsen.

The head of the INF stressed -- that this scenario is

quite possible and realistic. Russia is objectively

ready for it, in all respects, he added.

As the KP website wrote --- on May 2nd, US State Dept
spokeswoman, Tammy Bruce --- said that Washington

refuses to play the role of a mediator in negotiations

between Russia and Ukraine. According to her, now

the work should be conducted between the 2 sides.

She clarified - that the United States will continue to

make efforts to reach peace on the Ukrainian issue.

However, now the US side only needs "concrete

ideas" ...for a peaceful solution to the crisis

situation - from both Moscow and Kiev.

Recall that --- on April 30th, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry
Peskov, said that the Russian side ------- confirms its

readiness for direct negotiations with Ukraine,
but Kiev.. has not given any response to
Moscow's statements... yet.

____________________________________

Military commissars. - staged a
large-scale raid ---- on bars and
restaurants in Transcarpathia

May 2nd, 9:09pm

(RT.ru)

Employees of the shopping centre and the police

are staging large-scale raids -- on bars and

restaurants -- in Uzhgorod, located in

the Transcarpathian region.

This was reported by Ukrainian

journalist, Vitaliy Glagola.

According to him, at least seven patrol cars and

five minibuses.... are involved in the operation.

"Only guests... are checked, the staff is not touched.

Everyone who falls under the filter - is taken to the

Uzhgorod shopping centre, where they check

their documents. Even those who have a

reservation... or --- a postponement

certificate - are taken away. It is

known ----- that - among those

delivered there are also law

enforcement officers,"

the journalist said

to "Country.na".

Earlier, it became known that - in one of the Kiev
shopping centres, employees tie mobilized men

to their beds ---- so that they do not run away.

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8 employees of the Ministry of Emergency

Situations were injured in the attack of

Ukrainian drones... in the DPR

May 2nd, 7:30pm

(DAN)

Today, UAVs attacked the Nikitovsky district of

Gorlovka, when rescuers were extinguishing

a fire there, 8 employees of the Ministry of

Emergency Situations were injured.

This was announced by the Head
of the DPR, Denis Pushilin.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia added

that the soldiers went down to the shelter several

times. Due to the activity of drones, it was

impossible to continue working and

extinguish the outbuilding. The

personnel.... managed to

evacuate by fire truck

only an hour later.

A staff car of the Russian Emergencies Ministry was

damaged --- as well as a bus of the city route No. 1,

but this time in the Kalininsky district of Gorlovka.

According to Pushilin ----- there were no injuries on

public transport. Wounded rescuers are receiving
medical assistance.

Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian neo-Nazis

have committed more than 10 armed attacks.

Barrel artillery of 155 mm calibre and

attack UAVs - were used.

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Kolesnik: The US - opened a

second front - only in 1944

May 2nd, 1:44pm

(RT.ru)

The United States joined the winners of World War II,

by opening a second front only in 1944, State Duma

deputy, Andrey Kolesnik, recalled.

So he commented on the statements of US President

Donald Trump that the US, allegedly, did more than

others ...to defeat the Third Reich.

"He forgot - that, during the landing in Northern France,

they were crushed to smithereens by 'total' German

divisions... of 15-year-olds and 60-year-olds. And

Roosevelt asked Stalin to launch an offensive

on the Eastern Front — Operation Bagration-

so that the Americans could at least leave.

And then, they landed in friendly Italy in

Sicily - where they prepared areas for

landing without combat operations,"

Kolesnik said -- in a conversation

with NEWS.ru.

President Vladimir Putin, in his speeches, noted that

in Russia --- the memory of the defenders of the

Fatherland - is sacred, the Russian people

pay tribute, to the soldiers of the allied

armies... of the United States, Great

Britain, and other states - and also

remember and honour the feat of

Chinese soldiers -- in the battle

against Japanese militarism.

In 2020, he stressed that politicians and historians in

the West "know perfectly well" who "finished off the

fascist reptile ---- in its lair" and stormed Berlin.

He also recalled that the Red Army "ground"

over 80% of the enemy's equipment and

manpower ---- on the Eastern Front.

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Rogov reported at least

28 explosions - in the

city of Zaporozhye

by Alexey Komolov

May 1st, 9:56pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

At least 28 explosions occurred in Zaporizhia city,
the Chairman of the RF CC Commission on

Sovereignty Issues, Vladimir Rogov,

told RIA Novosti.

According to him, the Ukrainian military - is trying to

shoot down drones that are flying towards military

targets... in the nearest suburb of the regional

centre, as well as near Dnepropetrovsk.

"At least 28 explosions were heard in Zaporizhia,

and shooting ----- is also heard," Rogov said.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that

the Russian military - is methodically recapturing

strongholds from the Ukrainian Armed Forces -

---- taking control of the main roads leading

in the direction of Zaporozhye.

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Rada deputy Ustinova: The US handed

over outdated Stinger air defense

systems ....to Ukraine

May 1st, 9:37pm

(RT.ru)

The United States handed over a ten-year supply of

Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine -

but all these systems are outdated, Verkhovna

Rada deputy, Alexandra Ustinova, said.

"We were given a ten-year supply of Stingers. But

the problem is that this is an old model... Every

five years, a new one comes out - and the old

rockets don't fit the new model, Ð¡ountry.na

quotes the words of Ustinova.

The MP added that the US side does not intend

to transfer new weapons to the Armed Forces

of Ukraine.

She also clarified that stocks of old complexes

in warehouses... do exist, but their number is

much less than expected.

Earlier, The Times reported that the flow of weapons

to Kiev will dry up in 6 months, if the United States

withdraws from the ''negotiations''.

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US accused of transferring

non-working F-16s from

landfill .....to Ukraine

by Samer Mustafa

May 1st, 9:20pm

(Gazeta.ru)

The US transfers non-working F-16 fighters to Ukraine,

which are stored in an aviation equipment dump, and

they are supplied as a source of spare parts. This

is reported by War Zone --- with reference to a
representative of the US Air Force.

The publication notes - that these fighters were

removed from active use in the United States,

as they are unsuitable for flights. They lack

critical components ----- such as engines

or radars, so these F-16s ----- cannot

be restored for operational use.

Earlier, independent military analyst, Drago Bosnich,

said that by April 2025, Ukraine had lost a third of

the F-16 fighter jets supplied by Western states.

According to the expert -- the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(APU) received at least 27 F-16AM fighters from NATO

countries. At the moment -- no more than 19 aircraft

remain in service, Bosnich believes. At least three

fighters --- were shot down, but some sources

suggest that their number is.. up to six.

In addition -- several aircraft were

destroyed on the ground, the

analyst believes.

Earlier, Colonel Khodarenok called the destruction of

the F-16 by a Russian missile ----- a ''mistake'' ...by

the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Commander Antey: Ukrainians are shocked

by the destructive power of "Solntsepeks"

May 1st, 5:07pm

(RT.ru)

The heavy flamethrower system TOS-1 "Solntsepyok"

inspires horror in the Ukrainian military ---- they are
shocked by the destructive power of this weapon,

the commander of one of these systems, with

the call sign Antey, told RT.

"The weapon -- is very formidable. They are very much
afraid of it, the destructive power is huge. It gets to

the personnel -- hidden in any shelters: basements,
bunkers, houses, dugouts - it doesn't matter at all.

And, it is not necessary to get into the centre of

the dugout," the serviceman said.

If the projectile falls near the positions, the defeat of

enemy personnel is guaranteed, he stressed - in the

story of RT military correspondent, Hassan Nassr.

The warheads of the Solntsepek missiles, consist of

two components: a fuel mixture -- and a detonator.

When the missile hits the target the fuel mixture

is sprayed in the air.. and forms a cloud.. that

penetrates all cracks. After the explosion -

a fireball is formed and a powerful shock

wave occurs ----- creating super-strong

pressure ....over a vast area.

Rostec previously compared the updated heavy

flamethrower systems, "Solntsepek", and

"Tosochka" -- in terms of their striking

effect -- with heavy aerial bombs.

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The deputy of the Rada - announced

the mass unauthorized withdrawal

of military personnel --- from the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

May 1st, 4:52pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Half of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) deserted

or left their units - without permission. This was

announced on May 1 -- by the deputy of the

Verkhovna Rada, Mariana Bezuglaya.

"Half of our army ''participating in combat operations''

is really in an unauthorized abandonment of the unit,"

she wrote in her Telegram channel.

According to the parliamentarian, this situation was

the result of the violations of the rights of military

personnel. She assigned responsibility for this

to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky,

and the Minister of Defense of

Ukraine, Rustem Umerov.

Another Verkhovna Rada deputy, Nina Yuzhanina,

said on April 21, that against the background of
catastrophic losses & desertions of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, it is extremely necessary -
to ''step up'' mobilization. At the expense of
what ----- is it necessary to strengthen the
mobilization process, she did not specify.

________________________________________

The number of victims of the AFU

strike on Aleshki in the Kherson

region has increased to 11

May 1st, 1:04pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The number of victims as a result of the strike of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on the market in

Alyoshki, Kherson region - has increased to

11 people. This was reported to Izvestia

on May 1, by the press service of the

regional Governor, Vladimir Saldo.

"As of 14:30, it is known about 12 victims, one

person died on the way to the hospital,"

the press service said.

It is specified that, among the wounded, there are

men and women of different ages; some of them

are in a serious condition.

The press service of the regional governor, reported

that UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue

to attack Alyoshki, which creates difficulties for

the evacuation of local residents. Despite the

danger, medical workers, military personnel

....and employees of the Ministry of

Emergency Situations, continue

their work to save people.

"The evacuation is carried out, under the cover of

electronic warfare. The seriously wounded are

being transferred to the Skadovskaya CRH,"

the press service added.

The attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the

market in Alyoshka, Kherson region, became

known earlier in the day. The governor of

the region, Vladimir Saldo, said that as

a result of the Ukrainian attack, 20

people were injured, and seven

more ...were killed.

The Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia opened a

criminal case on the fact of the attack. A three-day

mourning period was also declared in the Kherson

region ...for those killed in the AFU strike.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian

Armed Forces lost up to 1,375

militants in 24 hours

May 1st, 11:02am

(Vesti.ru)

The losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

special military operation zone during the day...
amounted to 1,375 militants. This is reported

in the summary of the Ministry of Defense

of the Russian Federation.

_______________________________________

A large group of foreign mercenaries has

been deployed to the south of the DPR

May 1st, 10:36am

(Vesti.ru)

A large group of foreign mercenaries ---- has been

deployed to the south of the part of the Donetsk

People's Republic (DPR) .... occupied by the

Kiev regime. This is reported by TASS

with reference to a source in the

law enforcement agencies.

It is noted that the militants include citizens

of Italy, Colombia, Chile and Lithuania.

"Foreign mercenaries -- have been deployed to

the front line in the South Donets direction,"

the source said.

All mercenaries take part in military operations as part

of the 23rd separate mechanized brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine. These data are

confirmed by the Ukrainian militants

who surrendered.

Earlier, the commander of the 60th separate motorized

rifle battalion with the call sign Myth, reported that

mercenaries from Portugal are participating in

the battles in the DPR, on the side of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Pensioner saved his beloved from the wreckage

after the arrival of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

by Natalia Kristioglo

May 1st, 7:48am

(RT.ru)

Pensioners Mikhail Zapisnoy from Leonidovka and

Antonina Romanova from Lebedevka met at the

Sudzhansky boarding school, where civilians

were held during the occupation of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces.

On February 1, a Ukrainian shell flew into the building,

and Antonina was under the rubble. Mikhail saved the

woman with broken legs and took her to the doctors.

In March, they were taken to Kursk by the Red Cross.

Now Antonina is being treated in the hospital, and

Mikhail visits her every day. After Antonina's

recovery, they plan to get married.

69-year-old Mikhail Nikolaevich Zapisnoy... and Antonina

Nikolaevna Romanova, met in the Sudzhansky boarding

school ------ which was hit by the APU on the evening of

February 1. Mikhail was in the basement at the time of

the explosion, where they were going to have dinner.

Antonina was on the first floor charging a flashlight

while sitting on the couch.

"I can hear them shouting that Tonya is still upstairs.

I'm running. Everything is destroyed there. Dust

standing on end, screams, around ten people

already dead. I shout: "Tonya!" ----- and she

says to me: "Misha, I'm here!" The stove

had pinned both her legs," recalls

Mikhail Nikolaevich.

"We broke down a thick wall with axes ------ until three in
the morning to get - at least somehow - to Tonya. Our

strength was failing us. We took a break. We waited

for Ukrainians to bring the jack, but only lost time.

In the morning --- they continued to sort out the

rubble. Ropes and improvised pieces of iron

were used to lift these slabs, to free their

legs," the man explains.

All this time, Mikhail was close to Antonina -- and

supported her in every possible way. "She says:

'Go away, Misha, leave me.' And I'll tell her:

"I love you, I won't leave without you."

After 20 hours, Mikhail, with the help of other refugees,

was able to pull the woman out from under the rubble.

Antonina's condition was severe ----- open fractures,

multiple wounds, severe blood loss. The Ukrainian

military refused to evacuate the victim ---- and

Mikhail took her to a hospital in Sumy

in his own car.

"The roads are broken... drones are whistling, there are

no landmarks. But we got there. In Sumy, the doctors

immediately took her away. Then she stayed there

for a month... and I lived in a boarding house for
refugees. A Red Cross woman helped us keep

in touch. We called each other every 2 hours.

She sent me a note, so personal. She said

she wouldn't have survived without me,"

he recalls.

According to Mikhail Nikolaevich, on March 4, the Red

Cross organized the removal of victims to the Kursk

region through the territory of Belarus. Now Mikhail

and Antonina are in Kursk. The woman underwent

a skin graft operation, and treatment continues.

"I feel better now... but I have a long road to recover.

Misha is close — it's very important for me. I'm so

lucky. I am glad that I was able to experience this

wonderful feeling again. Now the main thing is

to get better slowly, and then we will see,"

says Antonina.

Mikhail visits Antonina every day. He rented

an apartment near the hospital where the

woman is being treated.

"She had two open fractures, severe tissue damage.

Now, the doctors ' prognosis is positive, but the

recovery process is long. I visit her every day.

Recently I ran around almost the entire city,

looking for a lilac robe for her. It's her

favourite colour. Oh, I'm tired, I'm

exhausted, I'm not good at

these things. But she

needs a lilac one —

and that's it. I'll

keep looking,"

Mikhail laughs.

"Give me the keys - or I'll throw a grenade"

Mikhail was admitted to the Sudzhansky boarding

school in early November. "August 6 ----- as I

remember now. Our helicopter is flying, and

the Ukrainians are shooting at it. Falls on

the field. The sound of bullets whistling

through the air - made me go cold. And

then their vehicles, soldiers, armoured

personnel carriers, and howitzers hit

our roads. The village was blocked.

There was nowhere to go, if you

move, they'll shoot you,"

says Mikhail.

Before the invasion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces --

Zapashnoy lived with his sister, elderly parents and

neighbours -- in his house in Leonidovka. The man

said that on October 28, his 95-year-old mother

died, and five days later - his father.

"My mother had a heart attack, she had to take heart

pills all the time, and we ran out of them. She was

without them for a month — and then she died.

And my father broke his hip neck a year ago,

and he - also needed the help of doctors.

My father was ill at all times, and there

was a lot of bleeding. I buried them in

the yard of the house. The cemetery

was destroyed — there were

Ukrainian cannons there,"

Mikhail told RT.

Two days after the death of Mykhailo's father --- a

Ukrainian soldier seized his car. "He said,' Give

me the keys, or I'll throw the grenade.' So I

gave it away. Well, I still had a second car,

an old Lada, " the man continues. ''In it,

my neighbours and I decided to try to

go..... to a safe place. We got to the

Lgovskaya highway, drove 10 km,

and there the road was blocked,

surrounded by mines, we had

to return to Sudzha. So we

ended up in a boarding

school. That's where

I first met Tonka."

Antonina Nikolaevna also did not live in the

Sudzhansky boarding school from the first

days of the occupation. Until October 23,

she hid in the basement of a neighbour's

house in Lebedevka, because her house

was occupied by the Ukrainian military.

"The houses were dilapidated, it was cold to sleep,

and we were picked up by car. The driver's name

was Alexey, and there was a female reporter

with him. They gave us ten minutes to get

ready. As a result, they brought us to
this boarding school in Sudzha,"

Antonina says.

The woman thanks everyone who helped her not to be

left under the rubble. "Vladimir, my dear, so cleverly

crawled up to me, pulled me out, Seryozha, my late

husband's brother, also helped me get out of there.

There were other guys. Thank them ------ for not

leaving me there to die," the woman added.

55-year-old Vladimir Gribanov from Gogolevka told RT

--- that he was amazed by the resilience of Antonina

Nikolaevna, when he pulled her out from under the
stove. "I lived in one of the abandoned houses of

Suji, and - in the morning - I came to the broken

boarding school to help pull out the wounded.

She spent almost a day there with broken

legs -- but she didn't even shed a tear,

didn't squeak. She endured - like a

real hero! " the man emphasized.

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Poddubny announced the liquidation of

the head of the Ukrainian National

Security Service in the SVO zone

May 1st, 4:40am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian soldiers eliminated the head of the electronic

warfare unit of one of the Ukrainian nationalist

battalions, Dmytro Gerula, in the area of a

special military operation (SVO).

This was reported in the Telegram channel

by the military correspondent of VGTRK,

Evgeny Poddubny.

"The head of the national battalion's electronic

warfare department has been eliminated ---

captain Dmitry Gerula," said the

military commander.

Poddubny added -- that Herula was destroyed

in the Krasnoarmeysky direction by Russian

operators of unmanned aerial vehicles.

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In Venezuela, they raised a huge

copy ---- of the Victory Banner !

by Dmitry Kulemyakin (Havana)

April 30th, 11:24pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

In the capital of Venezuela, a solemn ceremony was

held to raise a huge replica of the Victory Banner.

This is reported by the TASS news agency.

It is noted ---- that the event was held at one of the

highest points of Caracas. The size of the copy

of the Banner was 25 by 11 metres. It flutters

on a 35-metre flagpole.

"This is the first time in history that a Victory banner

of this size... has been raised outside of Russia,"

said Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, head of the

Russian Embassy.

The ceremony was also attended ---- by Venezuela's

Foreign Minister, Ivan Gil Pinto. He noted, that the

people of the Bolivarian Republic, express their

respect --- for the citizens of the USSR, who

died in the war.

_______________________________________

Lance Corporal Svyatoshenko stopped

a sabotage group of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces in the SVO zone

April 30th, 10:56pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Lance Corporal Alexey Sidorenko was on combat duty

in the area of one of the settlements liberated by the

Russian Armed Forces.... in the special military

operation zone when he noticed an enemy

kamikaze drone ------approaching the

Russian positions.

The drone... of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU),

as determined by Sidorenko, was heading to the

stronghold.. where Russian servicemen were

stationed. With an accurate shot --- from a

standard weapon, the corporal knocked

out the drone, and it crashed to the

ground and detonated --- before

reaching the support post.

The Russian Defense Ministry ---- also noted the bold

and decisive actions - of Lance Corporal Alexander

Svyatoshenko, who was serving at an observation

post - and discovered an approaching sabotage

group of Ukrainian militants, secretly moving

in a nearby forest plantation in the direction

of Russian units. Svyatoshenko decided to

immediately attack the enemy.

He chose a suitable firing position, and opened

targeted fire on the saboteurs with a machine

gun. As a result, the AFU group suffered

significant personnel losses ---and

was forced to retreat.

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Prilepin: Russia needs to take the

Black Sea from Ukraine - to win

April 30th, 10:28pm

(RT.ru)

Writer and lieutenant Colonel of the Rosgvardiya

Zakhar Prilepin, expressed his opinion -- in an

interview with aif.ru - that Russia needs to

take the Black Sea away from Kiev,

in order to win.

"Then Ukraine will start to dry up," he said.

Prilepin stressed that even if Ukraine has an army

and continues its path to join NATO and the EU,

Ukraine will not be the same without Odessa

and Nikolaev.

Earlier, Russia's Presidential aide, and head of the
Maritime Board, Nikolai Patrushev, said that Kiev

is responsible --- for the destabilization in the

Black Sea.

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Deputy Zhuravlev: all the peoples of the USSR

contributed to the victory over fascism

by Anastasia Belousova

April 30th, 6:58pm

(RT.ru)

Russians and all the other more than 190 peoples, who

live in Russia, contributed to the victory over fascism,

Alexey Zhuravlev --- a State Duma deputy and first

deputy chairman of the Defense Committee,

told RT.

"Among the representatives of every nationality there

are heroes - and those who gave their lives in the

Great Patriotic War. This is — as the Russian

president emphasizes - a truly national

holiday, and not only Russian, for all

countries that were formerly part

of the USSR," the deputy noted.

He added that - in power in Ukraine now,

is "the Nazi regime, which cuts May 9

across the throat."

"St. George's ribbons - are banned there, monuments to

the heroes of the Great Patriotic War are demolished,

and torchlight processions are held ---- in honour of
those with whom they fought. But it is absolutely

necessary, to separate the common people, for

whom.. this is a holiday close to their hearts,

and the evil spirits entrenched in Kiev -- who

are trying their best - to erase the historical

memory of the Victory," Zhuravlev stressed.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that

all the peoples of the Soviet Union, made a huge

contribution to the victory ---- in the Great

Patriotic War.

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Young Ukrainians are being agitated

to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine

using a computer game

by Anatoly Kazantsev

April 30th, 1:43pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

Ukrainians aged 18 to 24, are being agitated to join the

Armed Forces of Ukraine by using computer-generated

images. The Telegram channel Military Theme Z drew

attention to the new advertisement that appeared in

Ukrainian social networks.

In the video - that demonstrates the process of

creating a game character, a young person is

asked to choose between the classes "Yew

Swimmer", "Painter in Poland", "Amber

Digger" or "Stormtrooper/Scout".

The creators of the video describe the first three

"professions" as low-income. At the same time,

it is emphasized ----- that military personnel

receive a monetary allowance ---- and are

provided with the necessary equipment.

Recall, that the Kiev authorities are trying to attract

young people aged 18-24 to the ranks of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine to be sent to the front. They are

promised payments of one million hryvnias and a

number of social benefits.

According to observers, this step can be

considered the beginning... of a hidden

mobilization of young people.

In Ukraine, it was proposed to allow men

over 60 to sign a contract with the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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A rally was held in Kiev

demanding to set clear

Armed Forces of Ukraine

April 30th, 1:02pm

(Izvestia.ru)

A rally was held in Kiev demanding to establish

clear terms of service in the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU). This was reported on April 30

by the Ukrainian TV channel "Public".

"In the morning, an all-Ukrainian picket was held near

the Verkhovna Rada for the establishment of clear

conditions of service," reads the news piece

published on the website.

In addition, on the same day, a rally in support of
missing persons began, in the centre of the city

on Independence Square. It was attended by

several hundred people.

On December the 8th, 2024, residents of the city of

Khmelnitsky went to a rally demanding to ensure

clear terms of service for the Armed Forces of

Ukraine. It was reported that the participants

demanded to grant the right to voluntary

dismissal after 36 months of service,

while counting one day in combat

operations as 3 days of service,

and one day in a combat area

— for two days.

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The Communist Party of the Russian Federation

sent a humanitarian convoy to the special

operation zone for Victory Day

April 30th, 12: 27pm

(Izvestia.ru)

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in
the Great Patriotic War (WWII) the Communist Party of
the Russian Federation -- sent humanitarian aid to
Russian servicemen. Footage from the scene,
on April 30 - is published by Izvestia.

"Today --- this convoy contains everything that people

on the front line need — motorcycles, cars, drones,
everything that helps our friends and brothers to

fight courageously, with dignity and bravery,"

said Gennady Zyuganov, chairman of the

Central Committee of the party.

It is specified --- that a total of 27 thousand tons of
humanitarian aid will be delivered to the front line.

The servicemen - will also receive letters from a

WWII veteran and copies of the Victory Banner.

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Liberation of Kursk is a Triumph of

Justice Over Evil: North Korean

General Pak

April 30th, 12:10pm

(teleSUR)

Previously, Putin thanked North Korea - for the support

provided in expelling Ukrainian troops from that region.

On Wednesday, North Korean Lieutenant General

Pak Young-il rejoiced over the liberation of the

Kursk region, which had been invaded by

Ukrainian troops in August 2024.

“The victorious culmination of the operation to liberate

the Kursk region --- is a triumph of justice over evil,”
said Pak during the 3rd International Anti-Fascist
Congress ....held on the outskirts of Moscow.

He also emphasized ------ that the participation of North

Korean soldiers in the actions in the Kursk region has

been “a new page in history ------ that demonstrates

the strong military partnership between the two

countries, the Democratic People’s Republic

of Korea, and the Russian Federation, and

the highest strategic level of allied and

fraternal relations between

their peoples.”

In June 2024 -- Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, and

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, signed a strategic

partnership treaty, that included a mutual defense

clause ---- in the event that either party suffers

outside aggression.

On Monday, Putin thanked North Korea and Kim for the

support provided -- in expelling Ukrainian troops from

Kursk, the liberation of which, Moscow proclaimed

last weekend.

“We pay tribute to the heroism --- the high level of

special training, and the dedication of the North

Korean soldiers who, shoulder to shoulder with

Russian fighters, defended our Motherland, as

if it were their own,” said the Kremlin chief.

On Wednesday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail

Mishustin stated that cooperation between

Russia and North Korea ------ is growing

stronger, year by year.

“We highly value our friendly and neighbourly relations

with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, feel
great affection for your country, and reaffirm our

willingness --- to continue the constructive

cooperation -- that strengthens year by

year,” he said in a video-conference

with his North Korean counterpart,

Pak Thae-song -- on the occasion

of the beginning of construction

of a highway bridge -- that will

connect both countries.

“The construction of this infrastructure will

ensure the multifaceted development of

bilateral cooperation --- including the

movement of people, tourism, and

trade, which will ultimately give

new momentum -------- to the

development of relations -

between Korea & Russia”

Mishustin stated.

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Bulletproof vest "Obereg" withstood

a mine fragment and saved the life

of a soldier of the SVO: details

by Semyon Zimin

April 30th, 10:50am

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

The bulletproof vest "Obereg", created at the Oktava

plant of the Rostec State Corporation, saved the life

of a soldier during a special military operation.

This was reported in the press service

of Rostec.

In the Kursk region, a fighter with the call sign

"Bison" ...was under mortar fire. He was

evacuating the wounded -- when a

large mine fragment hit him in

the chest.

The vest's armour plate withstood the impact, and

the ballistic package stopped small particles.

Bison noted -- that the bulletproof vest

completely coped with the task,

and saved his life.

The management of the Oktava plant decided to give

the fighter an updated version of the Obereg with

the Br5 protection class.

This vest weighs 9.5 kg and protects an area of more

than 70 decimetres. In the production of "Amulets"
- they use materials with a safety margin - that

exceeds GOST standards. The bulletproof

vest is able to withstand even machine-

gun bursts..... that penetrate light

armoured vehicles.

Earlier, Rostec reported on successful tests of the

"Amulet" at the test site. The bulletproof vest

withstood a burst from a Pecheneg machine

gun with 7.62 rounds --- for 54 rounds. The

Br4 class plate did not receive any holes.

______________________________________________

Report by Russian Defence Ministry

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 30th, 10:45am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

The Sever Group of Forces -- engaged clusters of

the manpower & hardware of four mechanised

brigades, an infantry brigade, two air assault

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

and two territorial defence brigades

close to Miropolskoye, Prokhody,

Mogritsa..... Yunakovka, Sadki,

and Ryasnoye (Sumy region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 155 troops, three

armoured fighting vehicles, nine motor vehicles, a

Croatian-made RAK-SA-12 multiple launch rocket

launcher, and 7 artillery guns including a U.S.-

made 105-mm M119 gun. One electronic

warfare station and one ammunition

depot - were neutralised.

As a result of intensive offensive actions, elements

of the Zapad Group of Forces liberated Novoye

(Donetsk People's Republic).

Russian units engaged two mechanised brigades, a

tank brigade, an assault brigade of the AFU, and 2

territorial defence brigades hit near Dvurechnaya,

Kupyansk, Kupyansk-Uzlovoy, Osinovo,

Nechvolodovka, Kamenka (Kharkov

region), and Kirovsk (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The enemy lost more than 220 troops, two armoured

fighting vehicles, ten motor vehicles, and five

Western-made field artillery guns. One

ammunition depot - was wiped out.

The Yug Group of Forces' units improved the tactical

situation. The Russian Armed Forces inflicted fire

damage on the manpower and hardware of three

mechanised brigades, a motorised rifle brigade,

an airmobile brigade, and two assault brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by Zvanovka

and Dronovka, Seversk, Podolskoye,

Verolyubovka, & Konstantinovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 270 troops, two

armoured fighting vehicles, four motor vehicles,

and three field artillery guns. Three enemy

ammunition depots - were destroyed.

Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces --- improved the

tactical situation. Russian units damaged a heavy

mechanised brigade, a mechanised brigade, an

infantry brigade, a special forces brigade, & a

national guard brigade near Novaya Poltavka,

Novoekonomicheskoye, Krasnoarmeysk,

Ulyanovka, Yablonovka, Vladimirovka,

and Oktyabrskoye (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 525 troops, five

armoured fighting vehicles, ten motor vehicles,

and seven artillery guns.

The Vostok Group of Forces continued the offensive

in the depths of the enemy's defence. The Russian

Armed Forces inflicted fire damage on manpower

and hardware of three mechanised brigades, an

assault brigade, and an airmobile brigade of the

AFU, and a territorial defence brigade close to

Poddubnoye, Zelenoye Pole, Bogatyr, Komar,

Otradnoye, and Volnoye Pole (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The enemy lost up to 175 troops, 17 motor

vehicles, and two field artillery guns.

The Dnepr Group of Forces - engaged units of a

mountain assault brigade of the AFU and two

territorial defence brigades near Pavlovka

(Zaporozhye region), Tokarevka, and

Sadovoye (Kherson region).

The AFU lost up to 85 troops, a tank, five

motor vehicles, and a field artillery gun.

One ammunition depot was wiped out.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial

vehicles -- and the Missile Troops and Artillery of the

Russian Groups of Forces - have engaged Ukrainian

defence industry enterprises, ammunition depots

as well as temporary deployment areas of

Ukrainian armed groups and foreign

mercenaries --- in 156 areas.

Air defence systems --- destroyed four JDAM guided

bombs, & a U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectile, as

well as 125 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

In total, since the beginning of the special military

operation the enemy lost 662 aircraft, 283

helicopters, 54,493 unmanned aerial

vehicles, 605 anti-aircraft missile

systems... 23,094 tanks & other

armoured fighting vehicles....

1,554 MLRS combat vehicles,

24,263 field artillery guns

and mortars and 34,773

units ---- of support

military vehicles.

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Vodolatsky: buffer zone to protect

Russian regions should reach

Konotop

April 30th, 8:34am

(Vesti.ru)

The territory of the buffer zone - which will not allow

Ukrainian militants to conduct attacks on the Kursk,

Bryansk and Belgorod regions, should extend to the

town of Konotop in the Sumy region, State Duma

deputy Viktor Vodolatsky believes.

Viktor Vodolatsky, First Deputy chairman of the State

Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration

and Relations with Compatriots, told TASS that, as

the shelling of three regions continues, Russia's

task is to create a buffer zone from Glukhov
to Konotop in the Sumy region.

"This should all be a safe zone - that will not allow

nationalists to shell the territory of the Russian

Federation," he said.

Russia's Defense Ministry reported last night,

that fighting is taking place in the areas of

six settlements of the Sumy region –

Miropolskoye, Turya, Sadki,

Prokhody, Mogritsa

and Yunakovka.

The Russian army entered the Sumy region --- after

destroying all Ukrainian units in the Kursk region.

On April 26, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian

Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov -- reported to the

President about her complete release.

The Ukrainian side lost more than 76,000 people killed

and wounded here. Units of the Korean People's

Army -- took an active part in the defeat
of neo-Nazi formations.

__________________________________________

The Peace Agreement Should Be

Signed With Ukraine, Not the

United States: Peskov

April 30th, 8:14am

(teleSUR)

The primary causes of the Ukrainian crisis,
are too complex to be resolved overnight,
he said.

On Tuesday, in response to Washington’s calls for an
immediate halt to the Ukrainian conflict, Kremlin
spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said that: “the
peace agreement -- must be signed with
Ukraine, not with the United States.”

Peskov recalled that Russian President Vladimir Putin
had recently expressed his willingness to hold
direct talks with the Ukrainians...
without preconditions.

“That willingness remains. Unfortunately, we have not yet
heard any statements or comments from Kiev, so we do
not know.... whether they are willing or not. Kiev is
setting many preconditions, such as a long-term
ceasefire. This contradicts Putin’s stance,”
Peskov noted ------ describing most of
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s
reactions as “misguided.”

Regarding the U.S., the Kremlin spokesperson stated that
Russia values “the tireless efforts” of President Donald
Trump’s administration, although.. he emphasized the
need to address the conflict’s root causes.

“We understand that Washington wants quick success in
this process. At the same time, we understand -- that
the primary causes of the Ukrainian crisis are too
complex to be resolved overnight. There are
many nuances... that must be taken into
account,” Peskov said.

As for a possible meeting between Putin and Trump, Peskov
also stressed that direct contacts at the highest level are
always effective and help to “smooth over differences.”

Therefore, “if necessary,” such contact will be initiated,
as communication channels between Moscow and
Washington, have been re-established.

“We still trust that the U.S. efforts will succeed, and
President Putin is willing to support that process,”
Peskov affirmed - reiterating that Putin supports
a ceasefire & a political-diplomatic resolution.

However, before that can happen, issues such as the

establishment of guarantees to uphold the truce

must be resolved, and steps must be taken to

prevent Ukraine from using the time ---- to

regroup and rearm.

Meanwhile, in a 'phone conversation, U.S. Secretary

of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed to Russian Foreign

Affairs Minister, Sergey Lavrov, the urgent need

to end the war in Ukraine ---- “now.”

___________________________________

Sergeant Andriyanov --- identified

a sabotage and reconnaissance

group of Ukraine Armed Forces

April 29th, 10:50pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Sergeant Ihor Andriyanov was carrying out the task

of maintaining defense on one of the important

sections of the contact line when he noticed

a sabotage and reconnaissance group of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine nearby.

The group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as the

Russian soldiers managed to notice, was armed

with small arms & rocket-propelled grenades.

Andriyanov quickly determined the coordinates of the

enemy's location and passed the information to the

Russian gunners. Having aimed the guns at the

target with the help of Andriyanov, who took

up the adjustment of fire, the servicemen

opened artillery fire on the AFU group.

As a result, the sabotage plan was thwarted.

The Russian Defense Ministry also noted the courage

and bravery of Private Vitaly Kharlampyev ------- who

performed the task of delivering ammunition to the

area of combat operations at night. The delivery

of ammunition to the destination point was

successful, but ----- in the process of

unloading ammunition -- the car

was attacked by Ukrainian

FPV drones.

As a result of the explosion of the ammunition dropped

from the drone, Kharlampyev himself - and one of the

servicemen who helped with unloading were injured.

The private quickly got his bearings and carried the

victim to the shelter in a safe place, despite his

own injury. Kharlampyev provided the service

man with first aid -- and organized his

evacuation to the hospital -- for

further treatment.

________________________________

State Department: US will withdraw

from Ukraine talks.... if there is

no progress

April 29th, 10:10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The United States will cease its participation in

negotiations on the conflict in Ukraine if there

is no progress in resolving it.

This was announced on Tuesday, April 29, during a
briefing by the official representative of the US
State Department, Tammy Bruce.

"If there is no progress, we will give up the role of

intermediaries in this process," she quoted

Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying.

The broadcast was published, on The

Economic Times YouTube channel.

According to Bruce, Rubio recently informed her that

the current stage of negotiations indicates the need

for both sides — Russia and Ukraine — to submit

their proposals for a settlement.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on April

27 -- that negotiations with the United States on the

conflict in Ukraine are moving in the right direction.

He recalled that the US Secretary of State

also expressed the opinion that during

the negotiations Washington better

understood Moscow's position, as

well as the underlying causes of

the conflict.

___________________________________

The armies of India & Pakistan

began fighting on the border

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

April 29th, 7:36pm

(Lenta.ru)

Clashes broke out on the border of India and Pakistan.
This is reported by the Telegram channel Mash.

On the frames that appeared on the network -- you

can hear the work of artillery. It is specified that

the fighting is being conducted in the area of

the international border in Jammu.

Telegram channel's Voenkory Russkoy Vesna -------

explains that for the first time since the beginning

of the crisis, military operations unfolded on the

official international border, and not on the line

of control, where such incidents usually occur.

An hour earlier.. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi,

said that the country's Armed Forces --------- have full
operational freedom in choosing the method, timing
and goals - of responding to the terrorist attack in

the Jammu & Kashmir region. He also expressed
confidence.... in the professional skills of the

Indian military.

This evening, the head of the Ministry of Defense of

Pakistan, Khawaja Asif, said that Islamabad and

New Delhi could start a war within the next 2

to 4 days. He noted that ---- if necessary,

Pakistan will respond - in full force.

___________________________________

HIMARS strike on the centre of Horlivka:

17 people were injured, including

a 4-month-old child

April 29th, 5:51pm

DAN)

Kiev militants attacked the centre of Horlivka

with a HIMARS missile. This was announced

by the Head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin.

"On Pushkinskaya Street --- in the Central City district

of the city, as a result of the use of 227 mm rocket

artillery (HIMARS) by the enemy, a woman was

extremely seriously injured," Pushilin said.

According to him -- injuries of varying severity, were

received by a very small 4-month-old child, as well

as other injured adults. Five employees of the

Ministry of the Internal Affairs of the DPR

were also injured. Another woman was

wounded as a result of an AFU strike

on the Kalininsky district of the city.

In total, Ukrainian militants carried out more than 10

attacks on the city, including using HIMARS, cannon

artillery and UAVs.

_______________________________________

Lavrov: Truce in the days of Victory

------ is the beginning of direct

negotiations with Kiev

April 29th, 5:12pm

(DAN)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called

Russia's proposal for a ceasefire in the days

of Victory ------ the beginning of direct

negotiations with Ukraine.

"Our proposal ---- which President Putin announced, is the

beginning of direct negotiations, without preconditions.

In this situation --- a truce is considered as preliminary

conditions ----- that will be used to further support the

Kiev regime and strengthen its military capabilities,"

Lavrov said at a press conference.

Earlier, the Kiev regime refused to respond directly

to Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for

a three-day cease-fire... in the days of Victory.

Dmitry Peskov ---- the spokesman for the

Russian leader, called it a provocation.

Zelensky insists on establishing a 30-day truce, and

only then start peace talks. Putin drew attention to

the technical difficulties of controlling the contact

line, unresolved issues with the foreign military

supplies, and the mobilization in Ukraine.

Earlier, the commander of the Pyatnashka

international brigade, Hero of the DPR

Ahra Avidzbav, in an interview with

DAN ------- noted that the truce

announced by Putin ------- is

another demonstration of

humanity on the part of

the Russian leader.

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, in

turn, noted that the truce in honour of the

80th anniversary of the Victory - should

remind: that Russians and Ukrainians

are one people.

________________________________________

Lavrov advised not to read Zelensky's

statements "either at night, or in

the morning"

April 29th, 4:57pm

(DAN)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called for

ignoring the statements of the head of the Kiev

regime Zelensky, as they are worthless.

"Do not read the statements of representatives of the

Ukrainian regime -- either at night or in the morning.

We're well aware of the value of these statements.
Remember, a month and a half or two ago... there

were threatening warnings from Kiev, that they

would not accept any truce," he said at a

press conference, commenting on

Zelensky's words about a

30-day truce.

Lavrov noted --- that the Europeans were pushing the

Kiev regime to continue fighting, but the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.... began to "back away" - on the

battlefield, so they started talking about

an immediate truce.

Earlier, Zelensky's statements - were also commented

on, by Russia's Presidential press Secretary, Dmitry
Peskov. He pointed out ------- that on this issue, it is

necessary to take into account the nuances that
Russian President Vladimir Putin previously

spoke about.

The Head of State stressed ---- that, during a long-term

truce, it is necessary to take into account the issues

of foreign military supplies, control of the front line,
the continuing mobilization in Ukraine, and so on.

____________________________________

Shopping centre employees will be

sent to the front line in Ukraine

April 29th, 3:19pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Employees of the territorial recruitment centres (TCCs,

analogous in Ukraine, to military enlistment offices)

without combat experience & health restrictions,

will be sent to the front. This was reported on

April 29 by the Ukrainian publication

"Strana" - with reference to the

General Staff of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine.

"Employees of the shopping centre without combat

experience and health restrictions, will be sent to

the front," the message posted on the Telegram

channel says.

The positions of those sent to the frontline of military

enlistment offices - will be occupied by servicemen

who were injured. It is indicated that 70% of TCK

employees already have combat experience,

and another 20% --- are civilians.

Earlier, on April 28th, captured Ukrainian militant

Ruslan Roshva said that the Armed Forces of

Ukraine.... mobilize everyone in a row,

regardless of their state of health

and availability of documents.

According to him, now military enlistment offices

have even begun to recruit women - from places

of deprivation of liberty.

_________________________________

In the east of Dnipropetrovsk region,

the evacuation of the population

was announced

April 29th, 12:28pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In four settlements in the east of the Dnipropetrovsk

region of Ukraine ------ a forced evacuation was

announced. This was reported on April 29

by the Ukrainian newspaper "Suspilne"

with reference to the press service

of the Mezhevskaya rural

territorial community.

"In some localities of the Mezhevskaya settlement territorial
community (Kolona-Mezhevaya, Novopodgorodnoye,
Raipole, and Sukhareva Balka villages) the forced
evacuation of families with children -- has been
announced", the press service said --- on its
Facebook page (banned in Russia owned
by the Meta Corporation - recognised as
extremist in the Russian Federation).

It is reported that the corresponding order was

signed on April 25 by the head of the regional

military administration, Sergey Lysak.

The order specifies ---- that people need to bring

documents, money, medicines, food and water

for several days, as well as warm clothes

and shoes.

Earlier, on April 26, the Ukrainian media reported on

the explosions in Dnepropetrovsk. According to the

online map of the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital

Transformation of Ukraine, an air alert was

issued in the Sumy, Kharkiv, Kirovohrad,

Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

______________________________________

Military commander Gavrish: Russia

pursues two goals, in declaring a

truce in May

April 29th, 11:56am

(Vesti.ru)

The May 8-11 truce proposed by Moscow --- has two

goals - humanitarian and political. This was stated

on the air of the program "60 minutes" by the

military commander Alexey Gavrish.

In his opinion, the APU, as well as at the Easter

paskhalny truces, may try to break the silence.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the political

leadership of Ukraine should understand - that

this is a gesture of goodwill on our part. When

there is a truce the Armed Forces of Ukraine

have the opportunity to regroup, which they

constantly use. We have two goals: first of

all, humanitarian, so that people can

celebrate May 9th in peace, and

secondly, political. By doing

so, we want to show that

Russia, is now ready for

negotiations and - it is

going towards them,"

the military officer

believes.

He recalled that during the Easter truce, which

lasted 30 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

initially refused to comply with it.

"But closer to the night, Ukraine still stopped its fire,

despite the fact that, in total, almost 5,000 times,

as far as I remember, they violated this truce.

Now we need to see how it will be. I hope...

that the Western hosts of Ukraine will tell

them that it is necessary to adhere to

the truce and, I hope, the holidays

will pass relatively calmly,"

Gavrish said.

Today -- the Kremlin declared that the Kiev regime's
refusal to directly respond to the Russian initiative

on a truce during the days of the 80th anniversary

of the Great Victory, is more than a manipulation.

The withdrawal of the Kiev regime...... from a direct

response to the Russian initiative on a truce in the

days of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory

is manipulation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

Peskov told reporters.

The spokesman for the Russian leader commented on

the words of the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir

Zelensky - that the truce announced by Russian

President Vladimir Putin is "another attempt

at manipulation."

"Manipulation means not giving a direct response to

such an initiative of President Putin. This is more

than manipulation," Peskov said.

The press secretary of the Russian president

expressed the hope that the peace initiative

will still find support from Europe and Kiev,

which have not yet given an assessment.

Earlier, Peskov clarified that, without resolving all the

nuances, it is impossible to declare a 30-day truce

with the Kiev regime, as proposed by Zelensky.

__________________________________________________

Medvedev: the special operation

should end with the destruction

of the Kiev regime

April 29th, 10:44am

(Vesti.ru)

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council

Dmitry Medvedev, said, in his lecture at the

marathon ''Knowledge. The first'', that he

believes that Russia's special operation

will end with victory --- and with the

destruction of the Kiev regime.

Medvedev on Tuesday spoke at the educational
marathon "Knowledge.The first" with the

lecture "Our dangerous world: who is

to blame and what to do?"

"First, we must complete the special military

operation in Ukraine with victory ----- and

destroy the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev,"

Medvedev said.

He added that we are talking about

the regime, not the state.

According to him, the fate of the

Ukrainian state, is "a question

of the future."

Earlier, Assistant to the President of Russia, and head

of the Maritime Board, Nikolai Patrushev --- noted that
Russia is getting closer, to the successful completion
of a special military operation. In January, Patrushev

did not rule out that Ukraine as a state would cease

to exist --- this year.

_______________________________________________________

Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special
military operation

April 29th, 10:35am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

Units of the Sever Group of Forces - inflicted losses on

manpower and hardware clusters of one tank brigade,

2 mechanised brigades... one assault regiment of the

AFU & 1 territorial defence brigade by Miropolskoye,

Turya, Sadki, Prokhody, Mogritsa, and Yunakovka

(Sumy region).

The AFU losses ---- amounted to up to 205 troops, three

armoured fighting vehicles, 13 motor vehicles, and six

artillery guns. One ammunition depot was destroyed.

As a result of active operations, units of

the Zapad Group of Forces liberated

Doroshovka (Kharkov region).

Losses ----- were inflicted on the formations of two

mechanised brigades, 1 AFU assault brigade, and

two territorial defence brigades near Kupyansk,

Nechvolodovka, Kamenka, Dvurechnaya,

Moskovka, Petropavlovka (Kharkov

region), and Novomikhaylovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to more than 240 troops,

1 tank, 4 motor vehicles, and three Western-made

field artillery guns. 2 electronic warfare stations

and two ammunition depots, were eliminated.

Units of the Yug Group of Forces ------- took more

advantageous lines and positions. Losses were

inflicted on manpower and hardware - of three

mechanised brigades, one air assault brigade

of the AFU, and 1 territorial defence brigade

near Malinovka, Ivanopolye, Chasov Yar,

Minkovka, Petrovka, Grigorovka,

Verkhnekamenskoye,

Konstantinovka, and

Dyleyevka (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses --- amounted to up to 250 troops,

1 U.S.-made HMMWV armoured fighting vehicle

and 1 MaxxPro armoured fighting vehicle, 3

motor vehicles, and one field artillery gun.

Two electronic warfare stations and one

ammunition depot, were destroyed.

Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces ---- improved the
tactical situation. Losses were inflicted ------ on the

formations of one heavy mechanised brigade, two
mechanised brigades, 1 jaeger brigade of the AFU

and one national guard brigade by Vladimirovka,
Ulyanovka, Tarasovka, Novoekonomicheskoye,

Zverevo, Alekseyevka, Novoaleksandrovka,
Mirolyubovka, and Novaya Poltavka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses ---- amounted to up to 450 troops, two

armoured fighting vehicles, including one U.S.-made

M113 armoured personnel carrier, two motor

vehicles, and two artillery guns.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces -------- continued

advancing into the depth of enemy defence. Losses

were inflicted on manpower and hardware of three

mechanised brigades of the AFU and 1 territorial
defence brigade by Poddubnoye, Zelenoye Pole,

Bogatyr, Otradnoye, and Volnoye Pole
(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 160 troops, two

armoured fighting vehicles, 4 motor vehicles, and

one French-made 155-mm CAESAR self-propelled
artillery system. One electronic warfare station

and one ammunition depot, were neutralised.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces ------ inflicted losses
on the formations of two coastal defence brigades of

the AFU -- and two territorial defence brigades near
Novodanilovka, Kamenskoye (Zaporozhye region)

Antonovka, Tokarevka, Sadovoye, and

Veletenskoye (Kherson region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 80 troops, three

motor vehicles.... and one field artillery gun. One

electronic warfare station - as well as military

technical equipment, and materiel depots,

were destroyed.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial

vehicles -- Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian

Groups of Forces --- struck infrastructure of military
airfields, training centre of the State Border Guard

Service of Ukraine, UAV launch site, ammunition

depots, as well as temporary deployment areas

of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign

mercenaries, in 152 areas.

The Russian Aerospace Forces - shot down

a Su-27 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force.

Air defence units shot down seven U.S.-made JDAM

guided aerial bombs and 189 fixed-wing unmanned

aerial vehicles.

In total, since the start of the special military

operation the enemy lost 662 aircraft, 283

helicopters, 54,368 unmanned aerial

vehicles, 605 anti-aircraft missile

systems, 23,081 tanks and other

armoured fighting vehicles, plus

1,553 MLRS combat vehicles....

24,238 field artillery guns and

mortars, and 34,718 units of

support military vehicles.

_______________________________________

Russian Defense Ministry: Russian troops

liberated Doroshovka in Kharkiv region

April 29th, 10:15am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian armed forces liberated the village of

Doroshovka in the Kharkiv region, the Russian

Defense Ministry said.

Russian troops defeated five Ukrainian brigades in the

area of Kupyansk, Nechvolodovka, Petropavlovsk,

Kamenka, Dvurechnaya, Moskovka, Kharkiv

region, and Novomikhailovka, Donetsk

People's Republic.

"As a result of active actions, units of the Zapad group

of troops liberated the village of Doroshovka, Kharkiv

region," the military department said in a statement.

A day earlier, Russian troops liberated Kamenka in

the Kharkiv region, the Russian Defense Ministry

published footage of the liberation of the village.

_________________________________________________

Ukrainian prisoner Hetryk: none

of the APU returned from

Belgorod Popovka

April 29th, 9:51am

(Vesti.ru)

Soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander
Getrik, who was captured by the Russian military

in the border zone of the Belgorod region - said

that none of the Ukrainian militants returned

from Popovka, reports TASS.

Earlier, the head of the General Staff of the Russian

Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, said that units of

the Sever group had successfully completed an

operation to eliminate Ukrainian sabotage

groups near the village of Popovka,

Belgorod region.

According to the prisoner of war, the leadership

ordered them -- to take up positions south of

Popovka, wait and report on the situation.

It was necessary - to wait until the
APU left Popovka.

"After the time expired, no one came out, for about a

day. A very heavy shelling began," the prisoner of

war said ---- in a video provided by the Russian

Defense Ministry.

At some point, Getrik realized that he was left alone,

so he surrendered to the Russian military.

Also earlier ------ the commander of the special forces

"Akhmat", deputy head of the Main Military-Political

Department of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant

General Apty Alaudinov said that the settlements

of Demidovka and Popovka.... in the Belgorod

region were completely cleared of the APU.

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Private Samonov - brought a car with a load

of ammunition out of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' shelling

April 28th, 10:58pm

(Izvesytia.ru)

Private Mikhail Samonov was assigned the task ---- of

delivering ammunition to Russian positions near the

contact line in the area of the special military
operation (SVO).

On the way, it was covered by enemy artillery fire.

Samonov's car with its headlights turned off ---- was

moving along a difficult route at night, but on the

way it still came under artillery fire from the

Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

The car was hit, and the serviceman himself was

wounded. Nevertheless, the transport remained

capable of movement. Despite being wounded,

Samonov pulled the car out of the shelling...

and headed to the destination, as a result

....successfully delivering the necessary

ammunition to the Russian servicemen.

The Defense Ministry also noted the courageous and

decisive actions of Private Alexander Mysin, who

was given the task of delivering the personnel

of the Russian Armed Forces to the line

of contact.

The vehicle... had already successfully arrived at its

destination and the assault team had disembarked

when a machine-gun crew of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine opened fire on them from a camouflaged

position. Mysin - quickly got his bearings,

identified the location of the firing point

and eliminated it - with shots from the

standard armament of an armoured

personnel carrier (BPR).

Then --- Mysin continued to fire at the enemy until

the assault group was firmly in position. Having

successfully landed and provided the Russian

servicemen with cover, Mysin headed back.

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As a result of the shelling of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces in the Zaporozhye region,

a civilian was killed

April 28th, 7:56pm

(Izvestia.ru)

A civilian was killed in attacks by the Armed Forces

of Ukraine (AFU) in the Zaporizhia region. This was

announced on April 28 by the Deputy Governor of

the region, Anton Titsky.

"As a result of artillery fire from the Ukrainian side -- a

civilian from the village of Vodiane in the Kamensk-

Dneprovsky district, was killed. The enemy

targeted the residential sector, and the

gas pipe was also damaged," he said

in his Telegram channel.

Also due to an enemy drone attack, damage was

caused to the exterior appearance and glazing

of a multi-storey residential building
in Tokmak.

In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to use a

drone to attack the building of the Tokmak Central

district hospital.

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Command and staff exercises -

with the participation of NATO

countries... start in Georgia

April 28th, 3:59pm

(RT.ru)

This is reported by the press service

of the Georgian Defense Ministry.

"The exercises officially opened in Krtsanisi,"
RIA Novosti reports.

Earlier, Russia protested to the Japanese Embassy

in Moscow - in connection with plans to conduct

exercises in June on the island of Hokkaido

near the Russian borders - using SSM-1

anti-ship systems, equipped with

Type-88 missiles.

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"As soon as one wave was choked,

the second wave began."

by Varvara Koshechkina (editor of

the Operational Information Dept)

April 28th, 3:47pm

(Lenta.ru)

In Russia a frightening trait of soldiers from the DPRK
in the battles for the Kursk region, was named.

Soldiers of the Vostok battalion were surprised by the

mechanistic nature of the North Korean military.

Participants of the special military operation from the

Vostok battalion -- told how North Korean soldiers
behaved during the fighting in the Kursk region.

They were both surprised and intimidated by

the North Korean military's character traits.

Russia noted that during the Kursk counteroffensive,

the actions of the fighters from the DPRK - were

--- somewhat mechanistic. They continued to

move forward until "the job was finished."

And, despite the problems with communication,

the foreign military clearly performed all that

was required of them.

In the Vostok battalion, they were amazed at

how soldiers who had never participated in

real combat, seeing the severity of a real

battle for the first time, did not get lost,

did not give up and did not run from

the battlefield.

As soon as one wave was choked, the second wave

began with the same methodicality and partly

fatalism. How do you motivate men to

behave like this?

WarGonzo project manager, war correspondent

Semyon Pegov... said that North Korean

soldiers have been participating in

the battles near Kursk... since

last winter.

According to him, the first appearance of North Korean

fighters was "absolutely epic" - from the drone it was

visible - how the military from the DPRK - in large

numbers - walked in a chain, at a distance of

five to six metres from each other. At the

same time, the Ukrainian army fired

cluster munitions at them.

According to Pegov, at first there was a feeling that the

North Korean assault group was defeated, but.. after

lying in the snow for about five hours, the surviving

fighters continued the attack.

"70 percent of them got up and made a throw in

the direction of the enemy -- with another jerk

and reached the goal. At one time in one day,

we passed several kilometres --- at least 8,"

the military commander shared - adding
that losses among the DPRK soldiers
..."numbered in the dozens."

He also said that - at first - the North Korean soldiers

were not taken very seriously - it seemed that they

would be involved in the second or third line of

defense, as well as in helping the gunners.

"But (...) they really began to participate in full-scale

assaults ---- they liberated settlements, went ahead

of everyone else," the military commander shared.

Putin thanked Kim Jong-un... for

helping to liberate Kursk region

On Monday, April 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin

thanked North Korean President, Kim Jong-un, the

entire leadership of North Korea and the people

of this country --- for their help in defeating the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region.

''The Russian people will never forget the feat of the

Korean special forces soldiers. We will always

honour the Korean heroes --- who gave their

lives for Russia, for our common freedom''

The Russian leader expressed his confidence, that the

friendly relations between Moscow and Pyongyang

have "hardened on the battlefield" --- and will

continue to develop successfully ---

in all areas.

In turn, State Duma Deputy, Andrey Kolesnik, noted

that the North Koreans - showed themselves in the

Kursk region, from the best side. According to him

- the DPRK has gained very serious experience.

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Armed Forces of Ukraine Militant

sentenced to 16 years in prison

for crimes in the Kursk region

April 28th, 2:07pm

(Izvestia.ru)

A court has sentenced Anatoly Marmaza, a militant

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), to 16 years

in prison for using weapons against civilians in

the village of Olgovka in the Kursk region.

This was reported on April 28 in the

Investigative Committee (IC)

of Russia.

According to the investigation, in September last year,

Marmaza --- together with other servicemen of the
17th separate Tank Brigade of the Armed Forces
of Ukraine --- illegally invaded the territory
of the Russian Federation.

While in Olgovka, he mined roads and
--- threatening to use weapons ---
prevented the evacuation
of civilians.

During the fighting in the Kursk region --- Marmaza was

captured by Russian servicemen and handed over to

the investigative authorities. He was found guilty

under paragraphs "a" and "b" - of Part 2 of
Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the
Russian Federation ("Terrorist act").

"The court sentenced Marmaza.... to 16 years in prison,

serving the first three years in prison, and the rest in

a high-security penal colony," the Telegram channel

of the Investigative Committee of the Russian

Federation states.

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The Kremlin warned: that the Russian army will

respond to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

for violating the truce

April 28th, 12:25pm

(RT.ru)

In the case of any violations of the ceasefire by the

Ukrainian side, the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation will give an adequate - and

effective - response.

The Russian army will provide an adequate and

effective response if the Ukrainian military

violates the truce that President Vladimir

Putin announced for during celebrations

of the 80th anniversary of the Victory.

The Kremlin warned about this.

The truce in the Ukrainian conflict zone - will start at

00:00 on May 7-8 and last until 00:00 on May 10-11.

All combat operations stop during this period.

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The Ministry of Defense - published footage of

the liberation of Kamenka, in Kharkiv region

April 28th, 11:55am

(Izvestia.ru)

On April 28th, the Russian Defense Ministry published

footage of the liberation of Kamenka settlement in

the Kharkiv region by units of the Zapad group

of troops.

In the footage - you can see the militants of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed by objects.

"Units of the Zapad group of forces..... continue to move

forward, knocking out the enemy - step by step - from
populated areas and fortified positions...... pushing

back the enemy, seizing trophies and capturing

soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,"

the ministry said in a statement.

The capture of Sverdlikovo solved two problems

for the subsequent offensive - at once.

The release of Kamenka in the Kharkiv region became

known on the same day. As a result of the actions of

the Russian group, Ukrainian formations lost more

than 240 militants, eight vehicles and three field

artillery pieces.

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Military commander Kotenok: units of

the Russian Armed Forces - landed

on the right bank of the Dnieper

April 28th, 11:26am

(Vesti.ru)

Units of the Russian Armed Forces -- landed on the right

bank of the Dnieper River in the Kherson region. About

this, in his Telegram channel, with reference to the

data of the group "Dnepr" --- writes military

commander Yuri Kotenok.

Some units on the right bank of the Dnieper River, are

securing their positions, while others are controlling

the air space.

"On the right bank, some of our units are working to

consolidate positions, while others are providing

control over the airspace," writes Kotenok.

He also said that our fighters do not allow the enemy

to use drones for reconnaissance and strikes,

shooting down heavy hexacopters

every day.

According to unconfirmed reports, Russian units

entered the southern part of Tyaginka village,

writes Kotenok. Also, fighters of the Dnipro

group of troops ---- occupied the islands

between Krynki and Cossack Camps.

Earlier, the Governor of the Kherson region,

Vladimir Saldo, said that the Kiev regime

turned the occupied right-bank part of

the Kherson region into a dead zone.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 28th, 11:10am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

The Sever Group of Forces engaged clusters of

manpower and hardware of five mechanised

brigades of the AFU and two territorial

defence brigades close to Zapselye,

Mogritsa, Yunakovka, Ugroyedy,

Velikiy Prikol, & Miropolskoye

(Sumy region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 220 troops, an

armoured fighting vehicle, 16 motor vehicles,

and six artillery guns. Two ammunition

depots, were destroyed.

The Zapad Group of Forces

liberated Kamenka

(Kharkov region).

Russian troops hit units of three mechanised brigades,

an assault brigade of the AFU -- and two territorial

defence brigades - near Dvurechnaya, Moskovka,

Senkovo... Kupyansk (Kharkov region), Novoye,

Yampol & Kirovsk (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses -- amounted to more than 240 troops,

eight motor vehicles, and three field artillery guns

including two manufactured by NATO states. One

Kvertus electronic warfare station --- and six

ammunition depots, have been neutralised.

Units of the Yug Group of Forces ----------- took more

advantageous lines.... and positions. The Russian

Armed Forces inflicted losses on the manpower

and hardware of three mechanised brigades,

an airmobile brigade of the AFU, and two

territorial defence brigades near Chasov

Yar, Petrovka.... Serebryanka, Seversk,

Ray-Aleksandrovka, Konstantinovka,

Katerinovka, Dyleyevka, and

Pleshcheyevka (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 230 troops, two

armoured fighting vehicles including a U.S.-made

M113 armoured personnel carrier, two pickup

trucks --- and a field artillery gun. Two

ammunition depots were destroyed.

Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces ---- improved the

tactical situation. Russian elements damaged units

of two heavy mechanised brigades, 3 mechanised

brigades, a jaeger brigade, 1 assault regiment of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and two national

guard brigades.. near Mirolyubovka, Lysovka,

Novaya Poltavka, Ulyanovka, Tarasovka,

Bogdanovka, Uspenovka, and

Udachnoye (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The enemy lost more than 375 troops, two armoured

fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and an Israeli-

made RADA radar.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces ---- continued

advancing into the depth of enemy defence. The

Russian troops inflicted losses on manpower

and hardware of two jaeger brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine and 2 territorial

defence brigades... near Gulyaypole,

Chervonoye (Zaporozhye region),

and Novopol (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The enemy's losses amounted to up to 170

troops, two armoured fighting vehicles,

four motor vehicles, and three

artillery guns.

The Dnepr Group of Forces ----- engaged two coastal

defence brigades of the AFU -- and three territorial

defence brigades, near Kamenskoye (Zaporozhye

region), Belozerka, Tokarevka, Nikolskoye, and

Dneprovskoye (Kherson region).

The AFU lost up to 75 troops, three motor vehicles, a

field artillery gun, and an electronic warfare station.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial

vehicles.... and Missile Troops and Artillery of the

Russian Groups of Forces have hit ammunition

depots of the AFU as well as temporary

deployment areas of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces - in 154 areas.

Russian air defence systems ---- have downed three

U.S.-made JDAM guided bombs and 234 fixed-wing

unmanned aerial vehicles.

In total, since the beginning of the special military
operation ------- the enemy lost 661 aircraft, 283

helicopters, 54,179 unmanned aerial vehicles

.......605 anti-aircraft missile systems, 23,071

tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles,

1,553 MLRS combat vehicles, 24,224 field

artilleryguns and mortars, and 34,689

units of support military vehicles.

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Yonhap: US State Department ''concerned''

about North Korean military involvement

in Ukraine conflict

April 28th, 10:10am

(Vesti.ru)

The United States Department of State has expressed

concern over the involvement of the military of the

Democratic People's Republic of Korea -- in the

conflict in Ukraine. This was reported by the

US State Department to the South Korean

newspaper Yonhap.

In a statement, the US State Department expressed

concern about North Korea's involvement in the

conflict in Ukraine. It is noted --- that the

participation of third countries.. may

lead to protracted hostilities.

"The deployment of military units of the DPRK

in Russia and any support that the Russian

Federation provides to the DPRK in

response must stop," the US

Department of Defense

believes.

In addition, the State Department believes that

Russia's training of North Korean military

personnel violates UN Security Council

resolutions that prohibit the provision

or receipt of assistance

from Pyongyang.

Earlier, Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, thanked the

leader of the DPRK for helping to liberate the Kursk

region from Ukrainian militants -- noting that the

North Korean military has covered itself with

unfading glory. In addition, the Russian

leader stressed that North Korea's

participation in the Kursk

operation ------ complies

with international law.

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Kaskad fighter spoke about the elimination

of Polish ''mercenaries'' in Dzerzhinsk DPR

April 28th, 5:37am

(Vesti.ru)

A group of mercenaries from Poland -- was destroyed in

Dzerzhinsk in the DPR, a Russian assault trooper with

the call sign "Cascade", told RIA Novosti.

According to Kaskad, a fighter of the 51st army, the

positions of the Polish mercenaries were located

"behind the wall" 10 metres from the Russian

assault troops...... they did not respond to

contact attempts.

"I think that they were Poles --- because of the echoes

that we heard, speech, equipment, manner of work,"

said Kaskad.

He clarified - that the Russian fighters

"heard such characteristic Ukrainian

"psheksky" expressions."

According to the fighter -- the destroyed

Polish mercenaries were well equipped.

In February, another Russian fighter, a stormtrooper of

the 132nd separate Guards motorized rifle brigade of

the 51st army, Artur Khazaryan, said that Russian

stormtroopers found foreign mercenaries in a

multi-storey building in Dzerzhinsk --- and

cleared the building in seven hours.

There was a photo of fighters from

North Korea ---- who liberated

the Kursk region

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

April 26th, 11:35pm

(Lenta.ru)

A photo of soldiers from the Democratic People's

Republic of Korea (DPRK) who took part in the

liberation of the Kursk region from units of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) has

appeared on the Internet.

Military blogger Boris Rozhin drew attention

to the footage ---- in his Telegram channel.

The picture shows how six soldiers pose against

the background of late autumn trees.

St. George's ribbon is attached

to their helmets ---- as an

identification mark.

On April 26th --- it became known about the complete

liberation of the Kursk region. Chief of the General

Staff of the Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov,

stressed ----- that North Korean soldiers

participated in the battles, together

with Russian troops.

On December 12th, 2024, Rozhin announced the baptism

of fire of "North Korean comrades". According to him,

the event -- was effective. At that time... he did not

disclose any details, but it turned out --- that on

that day, the boys from the DPRK participated

in the battle for the village of Plekhovo in the

Sudzhansky district of the Kursk region.

According to military correspondent Vladimir Romanov,

soldiers of the special operations forces of the DPRK

established control over the village - in two hours.

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In Kharkiv, a man jumped into the

river to escape from mobilization

April 26th, 10:58pm

(RT.ru)

In Kharkiv, Ukraine, a man jumped into a river

to escape from a violent mobilization.

About it, writes "a country.na".

"A man in Kharkiv ran into the river, fleeing from the

patrol of the shopping centre," the report says.

The footage published by the publication shows how

the man is being chased by two people in military

uniforms. Then the escapee jumps into the river

and starts swimming. Employees of the

military enlistment office, in turn,

remained on the shore.

Earlier in Lviv, employees of the military enlistment

office threw out a mobilized man who had an

attack of epilepsy.

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The Ministry of Defense of the

Russian Federation told of

the exploits - of Russian

servicemen in the free

defense zone

April 26th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Ministry noted - the actions of Lieutenant Nikita

Pirozhenko, who with his unit, performed a combat

mission to organize reliable and stable

communication for a motorized

rifle unit.

While performing the assigned task, Pirozhenko's

group was subjected to massive artillery fire

from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

Despite the danger to life, the lieutenant, managing

his personnel, evacuated the military to dugouts,

after which -- after waiting for a cease-fire, he

organized the restoration of the damaged

communication systems.

Thanks to the confident actions of Pirozhenko, the

task was completed, and the higher command,

having got the opportunity to communicate,
coordinated the actions of the advancing

motorized rifle unit --- which led to the

achievement of all the goals set.

In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry pointed out

the merits of Sergeant Yevgeny Velichko, who acted

as part of a unit, performing the task -- of defending

one of the most likely enemy offensive directions.

While at the observation post, the sergeant detected

two enemy unmanned aerial vehicles approaching

the positions of the Russian servicemen. After

clarifying the ownership of the drones,

Velichko was given the task of

destroying them and fired.

Thanks to his prompt actions, enemy drones intended

for delivering a fire strike -- were destroyed in the air,

having no time to get close to the Russian positions.

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FSB detains Ukrainian agent

suspected of murdering

General Moskalik

by Lyudmila Mitrokhina

April 26th, 2:40pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

An agent of the Ukrainian special services, Ignat

Kuzin, who planted the car bomb, after which

Lieutenant-General Yaroslav Moskalik was

killed, was detained. This is reported by

the press service of the FSB.

It is noted that the suspect in the murder allegedly

laid an explosive device under a car that was

parked in one of the courtyards of the

Moscow region. The explosive

device was set off from the

territory of Ukraine.

Now the investigation is ongoing ----- and experts will

definitely identify all those involved in the murder of

the Russian general. Also earlier in the case, it was

indicated that the explosive device was filled with

striking elements in order to cause more damage

to others.

Recall that on April 25th, 2025, a car was blown up in a

courtyard in Balashikha. It is noted that - as a result of

the explosion, Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik

was killed.

The most experienced specialists went to the scene of

the accident. The head of the Investigative Committee

of the Russian Federation took this case under special

control. The Russian Foreign Ministry said ---- that the

Ukrainian special services may be involved in the

murder of the general.

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Gerasimov - noted the role of the

DPRK military in the liberation

of the Kursk region

April 26th, 12:03pm

(Vesti.ru)

The head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed

Forces, Valery Gerasimov, said, that North Korean

soldiers played an important role in the liberation

of the Kursk region from units of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine. He stated this, in a

report to Russia's President,

Vladimir Putin.

He stressed that - in accordance with the agreement

on strategic partnership between Russia and the

DPRK --- Korean fighters provided significant

assistance in defeating Ukrainian forces

that had penetrated into the region.

"Separately, I would like to note the participation of

the military personnel of the Democratic People's

Republic of Korea in the liberation of the border

areas of the Kursk region," Gerasimov said.

Gerasimov noted that the soldiers and officers of the

Korean People's Army --- together with the Russian

military --- showed high professionalism,

perseverance, courage and heroism -

in repelling the Ukrainian offensive.

The official representative of the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs, Maria Zakharova, added in her Telegram

channel ---- that Russia will never forget the

support of its friends from the DPRK.

In January 2025... the press secretary of the Russian

president, Dmitry Peskov, said that the Kremlin does

not have... any supporting information on the

statement of the head of the Kiev regime,

Vladimir Zelensky, about the capture of

North Korean military personnel in the

Kursk region and.. cannot comment

on them.

Earlier, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced

plans to continue developing a nuclear arsenal and

confirmed Russia's support in protecting its

sovereignty.

In his speech on the occasion of the 77th anniversary

of the founding of the Korean People's Army, he also

expressed concern... that Western countries are

deliberately prolonging the conflict in Ukraine.

Kim Jong-un promised - that the DPRK will always

support Russia's efforts to ensure its security

and territorial integrity.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 26th, 11:15am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

In Belgorod direction ------ units of the Sever Group of

Forces, inflicted losses on manpower and hardware

clusters of one mechanised brigade of the AFU and

two territorial defence brigades near Miropolskoye,

Mikhaylovskoye, and Turya (Sumy region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 35 troops, one tank,

one armoured personnel carrier, two motor vehicles,

one artillery gun, and 1 electronic warfare station.

The Zapad Group of Forces' units improved the tactical

situation along the front line. Losses were inflicted on

formations of two mechanised brigades, one assault

brigade of the AFU, and 1 territorial defence brigade

---- near Kamenka, Kutkovka, Moskovka, Kupyansk

(Kharkov region), Kirovsk, and Yampol (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses --- amounted to more than 230 troops,

1 Turkish-made Kirpi armoured fighting vehicle, nine

pickup trucks, and 4 field artillery guns. Four AFU

field ammunition depots, were destroyed.

Units of the Yug Group of Forces ------- took more

advantageous lines and positions. Losses were

inflicted on the manpower and hardware --- of
3 mechanised brigades, 1 assault brigade, 1

airmobile brigade of the AFU, & 1 national

guard brigade.... near Konstantinovka,

Kramatorsk, Chasov Yar, Dyleyevka

and Ilyinovka (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses --- amounted to up to 295 troops, one

U.S.-made HMMWV armoured fighting vehicle, seven

motor vehicles, and five field artillery guns. One

U.S.-made AN/TPQ-36 counter-fire radar and

one ammunition depot, were destroyed.

Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces ---- improved the

tactical situation. Losses were inflicted --- on the

formations.. of 7 mechanised brigades, 2 jaeger

brigades, 1 assault brigade, 1 airborne brigade,

1 UAV brigade of the AFU, 1 marine brigade, 1

territorial defence brigade & 3 national guard

brigades, near Novaya Poltavka, Muravka,

Krasnoarmeysk, Dimitrov, Grishino,

Novonikolayevka and Udachnoye

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to more than 360 troops,

three armoured fighting vehicles, three motor

vehicles, and four artillery guns.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces ------ continued

advancing into the depth of the enemy's defences.

Losses were inflicted on manpower and hardware

of two mechanised brigades, one jaeger brigade,

one air assault brigade, one airmobile brigade

of the AFU, and one marine brigade near

Otradnoye, Volnoye Pole (Donetsk

People's Republic), & Malinovka

(Zaporozhye region).

The AFU losses --- amounted to up to 200 troops, five

armoured fighting vehicles, 12 motor vehicles, and

one artillery gun. One fuel depot was destroyed.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces - inflicted losses on

formations of one mechanised brigade, one mountain

assault brigade, two coastal defence brigades of the

AFU --- and two territorial defence brigades near

Novoandreyevka, Stepnogorsk (Zaporozhye

region), Tokarevka, Nikolskoye, and

Antonovka (Kherson region).

The AFU losses --- amounted to up to 85 troops, one

armoured fighting vehicle, three field artillery guns,

including one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer.

One electronic warfare station, one U.S.-made

AN/TPQ-36 counter-fire radar, and one

ammunition depot were destroyed.

Operational-Tactical Aviation --- strike drones, Missile

Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces

struck the infrastructure of military airfields, and
ammunition depots, as well as the temporary

deployment areas of Ukrainian armed

formations, in 164 areas.

Air defence units shot down 8 U.S.-made JDAM guided

aerial bombs and two HIMARS MLRS projectiles, as

well as 236 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

In total, since the beginning of the special military

operation, the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation have neutralised:

661 aircraft, 283 helicopters, plus 53,821 unmanned
aerial vehicles, 605 anti-aircraft missile systems,

23,048 tanks..... and other armoured fighting
vehicles ---- 1,553 MLRS combat vehicles,

24,152 field artillery guns and mortars

--- and 34,615 units of support
military vehicles.

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Ukrainian troops ------ flee from positions

in the south-east of Bogatyr in the DPR

April 26th, 8:54am

(Vesti.ru)

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) ran from

a number of positions on the south-eastern outskirts

of the village of Bogatyr in the southern Donetsk

People's Republic (DPR). This was stated in

the law enforcement agencies of the

Russian Federation.

According to the representatives, the south-eastern

outskirts of Bogatyr became a "meat grinder" for

enemy militants, and fighting began on the

outskirts of the village itself.

The law enforcement agencies also added that -- in the

Krasnoarmeysky direction, the Russian Armed Forces
destroyed the temporary deployment point (PVD) of

the Ukrainian elite UAV unit.. "Birds of Magyar".

As a result of the strike, a large number of enemy

personnel were destroyed, as well as a lot of

special equipment and explosives.

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TASS: in Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov --- the

Armed Forces of Ukraine are in a fire bag

April 26th, 8:34am

(Vesti.ru)

Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) In

Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov in the DPR,

are in a fire bag.

The Ukrainian military is moving additional reserves

here from other sectors of the front, Russian law

enforcement agencies told TASS.

"Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov --- are already

virtually in the firing bag," the source said.

Earlier...... Vladimir Zelensky wrote in his Telegram

channel that the situation in the Krasnoarmeysky

direction - is very difficult for the Armed Forces

of Ukraine.

According to a Russian fighter with the call sign Myth,

in the area of Krasnoarmeysk, the Russian military

destroyed mercenaries from Portugal. According

to him, the Russian military - found chevrons

and distinctive signs on the mercenaries.

__________________________________________

In Ukraine the base of the Hospitallers

medical battalion --- was destroyed

by Sergey Grekhov (Night Line Editor)

April 25th, 10:18pm

(Lenta.ru)

During the Russian strike on Pavlograd, the base of

the Hospitallers medical battalion was destroyed,

its founder, Yana Zinkevich, said in the social

network Facebook (banned in Russia;

owned by Meta Corporation, which

is recognized as anti-Russian

and banned).

"They destroyed the base of our battalion with all the

property and equipment that was in it. They hit the

nail on the head again. Thousands of people have

had crossed out - ten years of work, "

the publication says.

In February, RIA Novosti reported that a new unit had

been created in the Armed Forces of Ukraine -- to

"cover up" the presence of Finnish mercenaries

in their ranks. It was called Nordic Combat

Medics. According to the agency, it was

part of the "Hospitallers" battalion.

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Two residents of Makeyevka in the DPR

were injured as a result of an attack

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

April 25th, 10:09pm

(RT.ru)

Two residents of Makiivka, Donetsk People's Republic,

were injured due to the actions of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces since the beginning of the day.

Information about this, appeared in the Telegram

channel of the Department for documenting war

crimes of Ukraine of the administration of the

head and government of the DPR.

It is noted that two men born in 1988 and 1984 were

injured. One of them was injured as a result of the

explosion of a PFM Petal mine, the other - as the

result of the detonation of an explosive object.

Earlier, the regional FSB Department said that over the

past week, almost 270 air attacks by Ukrainian

militants - were prevented in the DPR.

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The Ministry of Defense of the Russian
Federation told about the exploits of
Russian servicemen in the free
defense zone

April 25th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The ministry said that Lieutenant Dmitry Pisarev,

together with the personnel entrusted to him,

performed a combat mission --- to ensure

stable and reliable communication -- in

the interests of the battalion tactical

group of the Armed Forces of the

Russian Federation.

So.. a group of signalmen, led by Lieutenant Pisarev,

after conducting a reconnaissance of the area, and

determining the position..... for deploying a mobile

control centre, moved to the area of performing a

combat mission. During the movement, militants

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - launched an

artillery strike on Pisarev's unit.

Then the lieutenant, under the incessant enemy fire,

sent his subordinates to a pre-prepared reserve

deployment area, preventing personnel losses.

There, he organized the repair of equipment

that was damaged by artillery explosions,

eliminating malfunctions in a short time.

Thanks to Pisarev's courageous and professional

actions, the command was able to coordinate

forces more effectively in battle ----- which

allowed Russian troops to complete the

task of mastering important frontiers.

The ministry also reported --- that Senior Sergeant

Anatoly Podmarkov -- was on combat duty at an

observation post in one of the defense areas

of the Russian troops. In the darkness, he

discovered the movement of a sabotage

group of the enemy in the direction of

the positions of the Russian troops.

Podmarkov immediately reported this to the

commander ---- and decided to set up an

ambush on the path of the militants.

So, having secretly moved, the senior sergeant

equipped a place for shooting on the enemy's

route. When a group of Ukrainian militants...

was in the firing zone, he started shooting

at them. The enemy suffered losses, and

some soldiers of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine fled, leaving the wounded.

Thanks to the courageous and decisive actions of

Senior Sergeant Anatoly Podmarkov, saboteurs

were prevented from entering the defense

area of the Russian troops and losses

among the Russian servicemen...

were prevented.

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The girl wounded in the attack of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces on

Lisichansk... died in hospital

April 25th, 9:07pm

(RT.ru)

As a result of the attack of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine on Lysychansk ....one of the girls

injured during the incident died in hospital.

"One of the twin girls who was seriously injured

in Lisichansk, has died in hospital," the LPR

government said on its Telegram channel.

The Minister of Health of the Republic, Natalia

Pashchenko, noted that doctors made every

effort to save the girl, but the injuries
were incompatible with life.

The second girl, who is the sister of the deceased,

is now in a stable serious condition and remains

under the supervision of doctors.

Earlier, a child was killed ----- in a

kamikaze UAV attack in the DPR.

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A civilian was injured in the DPR

when a Ukrainian drone attacked

April 25th, 7:47pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In Novoukrainka village of the Velikonovoselkovsky

municipal district of the Donetsk People's Republic

(DPR), a civilian was injured when a drone of the

armed formations of Ukraine (VFU) attacked.

This was announced on April 25 by the

head of the republic, Denis Pushilin.

"As a result of the enemy dropping an explosive object

from a UAV, a man born in 1949 was injured, and he

received the necessary medical assistance,"

he wrote in the Telegram channel.

He added that as a result of the attacks of VFU drones,

four residential buildings were damaged ------ in the

settlements of Gorlovka, Panteleimonovka and

Svetlodarsk. In addition, militants of the

Kiev regime carried out attacks

using 155 mm artillery.

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In the State Duma -- pointed to Zelensky's

attempt to divide the Russian Federation

and the United States

April 25th, 2:49pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has no choice

but to try to put Russia and the United States at odds,

which have recently been developing a constructive

dialogue. On April 25, Izvestia was told about this

by State Duma deputy & First Deputy Chairman

of the Defense Committee, Alexey Zhuravlev.

On April 24, Zelensky, in an interview with journalist

Ben Shapiro - said that Kiev, "fights for the rights of

Americans, as well as for the rights of Ukrainians,"

and that Russia, allegedly, always dreamed of

destroying the United States.

He also said that Ukraine wants to "achieve peace

through force" together with the United States.

The interview was published on the

journalist's YouTube channel.

"He does it very clumsily, saying that --- in the USSR

every schoolboy dreamed of destroying the United

States, obviously forgetting that he himself was

educated under the USSR. So that's what I've

always wanted, too? Or did the Ukrainian

SSR have a separate training program,

instilling, on the contrary, a love for

everything American? "

- said Zhuravlev.

He stressed that the President of Ukraine

is grasping "at the last straw" to achieve

his goals.

"I hope that the US representatives --- also understand

this very well. Zelensky is simply pushing the planet

towards a third world war," the MP concluded.

US President Trump on April 23, answering questions

from journalists at the White House, said that the

United States - is experiencing more difficulties

in negotiations with Ukraine than with Russia.

He also admitted that Zelensky is much more

difficult for him to deal with ----- than he

initially expected.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 24

--- that Russia appreciates the mediation services
provided by Trump and his administration, in the

negotiation process on the Ukrainian conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stands for

achieving peace ---- while ensuring the

country's interests, he added.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports on

repelling AFU attempt.. to invade

Russian territory in Kursk region

April 25th, 12:05pm

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue

the operation to neutralise AFU formations on the

territory of Kursk region.

The Sever Group of Forces hit units of two air assault

brigades and a territorial defence brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine near Gornal

and Oleshnya.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, unmanned

aerial vehicles, and artillery have engaged AFU

manpower and hardware near Aleksandriya,

Belovody, Varachino, Velikaya Rybitsa,

Vodolagi, Zapselye, Kucherovka,

Loknya, Miropolye, Mogritsa,

Novonikolayevka..... Sadki,

Svarkovo, Chernatskoye,

Yunakovka... and

Yablonovka, in

Sumy region.

In the past 24 hours, the AFU losses amounted to more

than 160 troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, three

self-propelled artillery systems, a field artillery gun,

an MLRS launcher, 2 mortars, a search radar, eight

motor vehicles as well as 13 UAV command posts

and an ammunition depot.

Since the start of hostilities in the Kursk direction - the

AFU losses amounted to more than 75,870 troops, 412

tanks.... 337 infantry fighting vehicles, 311 armoured

personnel carriers, 2,286 armoured fighting vehicles
--- 2,783 motor vehicles, 645 artillery guns, 63 MLRS
launchers including 15 HIMARS and seven of MLRS

made by the US, 29 anti-aircraft missile launchers,

1 self-propelled anti-aircraft system, ten transport-

loading vehicles, 130 EW stations, 18 counter-fire

radars..... 13 air defence radars..... 58 units of

engineering & other materiel, including 23

counter-obstacle vehicles, 1 UR-77 mine

clearing vehicle, five bridge launchers,

1 engineering recon. vehicle, as well

as 16 armoured recovery vehicles,

and 1 command post vehicle.

The operation to neutralise the AFU units,

is in progress.

___________________________________________

A car was blown up near Moscow.

A high-ranking General Staff

officer was killed

by Varvara Koshechkina (editor of

the Operational Information Dept)

April 25th, 10:44am

(Lenta.ru)

A Volkswagen Golf car - exploded in the city of

Balashikha, Moscow region. As a result of the

emergency, a high-ranking officer of the

General Staff Russian Ministry of

Defense, General Yaroslav

Moskalik, was killed.

According to the publication Baza, the explosion

occurred on Friday, April 25th, at about 10:40 on

Nesterov Boulevard. The blast wave hit a

passing Moskalik - which was thrown

several metres away.

Telegram channel Shot -- in turn -- writes that a car

packed with explosives could have been specially

driven to the house where the military man lived.

The car did not belong to the deceased. According to

the channel, the improvised explosive device (IED)

was packed with striking elements... with a

diameter of about six millimeters.

"Caution, Moscow" writes that the explosion in a

residential building on several floors - broke out

windows, and the car was engulfed in fire. In

addition, black smoke could be seen from

different parts of the city.

After the incident ---- local residents began to

push aside other cars ---- to clear a passage

for special equipment.

The Committee of Russia, has opened a criminal

case on the fact of the explosion. Investigators,
criminologists and experts of the department,

plus operational units of law enforcement

agencies, went to the scene.

In Russia, they spoke about the impact of the

IED explosion ------ on a peaceful settlement.

The explosion in Balashikha will affect the

negotiations between Russian President

Vladimir Putin and special envoy of the

head of the White House, Steve

Whitkoff, writes the Telegram

channel "MIG of Russia".

Today's terrorist attack has dealt a serious blow to

the peace process. Very serious. This --- will also

affect today's talks between Putin and Whitkoff

Telegram channel "MIG of Russia"

In turn, the Telegram channel "Informant" in

connection with the death of Moskalik

called for a review of the ban on the

elimination of the heads of the law

enforcement agencies of Ukraine.

"Impunity breeds permissiveness. It is obvious that

Russia has an unspoken ban on the assassination

of the Ukrainian military and political leadership.

It is obvious that the issue of eliminating the

leadership of the Ukrainian security forces

has long been overripe," the channel's

authors write.

[Rhondda Records adds: inflamatory.]

____________________________________

Three militants of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine were sentenced to up

to 16 years for crimes in the

Kursk region

April 25th, 10:37am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Second Western District Military Court

sentenced three Ukrainian militants, Vasyl

Moisey, Stepan Kobelyuk and Alexander

Dmitriev, for crimes in the Kursk region,

to 15.5 and 16 years in a penal colony.

This was announced on April 25 by

the Prosecutor General's Office

of the Russian Federation.

It is established that --- in September-October 2024,

Kobelyuk, Dmitriev and Moisey, being part of one

of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

crossed the border -------- and invaded the

Korenevsky district of the Kursk region.

The militants.... were detained by Russian

servicemen and held in pre-trial detention.

"The court agreed with the position of the state

prosecutor, sentencing Kobelyuk to 16 years

in prison.

Moisey and Dmitriev were sentenced to 15 years

and six months in prison, each," the agency's

website says.

It is specified that the first three years of the

defendants will serve time in prison.... the

rest of the sentence - in a high-security

penal colony.

On April the 22nd, four militants of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine were sentenced to up to 16 years - for crimes

in the Kursk region. It is specified that the Ukrainian

military, in 2024, repeatedly crossed the border of

the Russian Federation --- in the Korenevsky,

Sudzhansky and Glushkovsky districts

of the region.

___________________________________________

Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation from

19 to 25 April 2025

April 25th 10:25am

From 19 to 25 April, the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation carried out one massive and five group

strikes with high-precision weapons and attack

drones which hit enterprises of the Ukrainian

defence industry, infrastructure of military

airfields.... depots storing weapons and

ammunition, testing areas for tactical

missiles, production & storage sites

of attack unmanned aerial vehicles

as well as temporary deployment

areas --- of Ukrainian armed

formations and foreign

mercenaries.

During the week, the Sever Group of Forces

continued to rout AFU units in Kursk region.

In the course of active offensive actions ----

Oleshnya (Kursk region) has been liberated.

Aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery fire hit
the manpower and hardware of a tank brigade, three

mechanised brigades, 3 air assault brigades.... one

assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

and a territorial defence brigade.

In Belgorod and Kharkov directions, the Russian troops

hit elements of 3 mechanised brigades, one motorised

infantry brigade, one air assault brigade, one assault

regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as

three territorial defence brigades.

In a week, over 1,320 militants have been neutralised

in the area of responsibility --- of the Sever Group of

Forces. Two tanks, 23 armoured fighting vehicles,

including -- an HMMWV armoured fighting vehicle

and a U.S.-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle,

55 motor vehicles, 7 MLRS launchers, 50 field

artillery guns, 8 electronic warfare stations,

and five ammunition and materiel depots

were neutralised.

As a result of resolute actions of the Zapad Group

of Forces, Novomikhaylovka (Donetsk People's

Republic) has been liberated.

The Russian troops -- inflicted losses on enemy

manpower and hardware -- of six mechanised

brigades, a jaeger brigade, 1 assault brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two

territorial defence brigades, and

a national guard brigade.

The enemy losses --- amounted to more than 1,535

troops, three tanks, 11 armoured fighting vehicles

including a HMMWV armoured fighting vehicle, 2

U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carriers,

and a Turkish-made Kirpi armoured fighting

vehicle. Two MLRS launchers, 38 motor

vehicles, 19 field artillery guns --------

including three NATO-made guns,

11 electronic warfare & counter

-fire stations as well as 16

ammunition depots ------

were neutralised.

Servicemen of the Yug Group of Forces liberated

Shevchenko, Sukhaya Balka, and Tarasovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

Russian units ---- hit five mechanised brigades, two

assault brigades, a motorised infantry brigade, an

airmobile brigade, an air assault brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, three territorial

defence brigades, and a national

guard brigade.

Over the past week --- Ukrainian armed groups have
suffered losses of over 2,065 militants, 3 tanks, 31

armoured fighting vehicles including 2 U.S.-made

HMMWV armoured fighting vehicles, and 3 U.S.

-made M113 armoured personnel carriers, 2

MLRS launchers ------- including a U.S.-made

HIMARS MLRS, 60 motor vehicles, 31 field

artillery guns were eliminated including

eight Western-made, seven electronic

warfare stations, 17 ammunition,

fuel, and supply depots.

The Tsentr Group of Forces ------- liberated

Bogdanovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

Russian troops engaged manpower and hardware of

a heavy mechanised brigade - three mechanised

brigades, two assault brigades, an airmobile

brigade, a jaeger brigade, an unmanned

aerial vehicles brigade, an assault

regiment of the AFU, two marine

brigades, a territorial defence

brigade, and two national

guard brigades.

The enemy losses were more than 2,345 troops, two

tanks, 20 armoured fighting vehicles ----- including a

HMMWV armoured fighting vehicle, a U.S.-made

M113 armoured personnel carrier, a German-

made Marder IFV, and a French-made VAB

armoured personnel carrier. Moreover, 30

motor vehicles, & 11 field artillery guns

were destroyed.

Elements of the Vostok Group of Forces ---- continued

advancing into the depth of enemy defence. Russian

elements damaged two mechanised brigades, a

jaeger brigade, an airmobile brigade, an air

assault brigade, an unmanned aerial

vehicles brigade of the AFU.... a

marine brigade, two territorial

defence brigades ---- and a

national guard brigade.

The AFU losses ---- amounted to more than 990 troops, 2
tanks, & 16 armoured fighting vehicles --- including a

U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier. Thirty-

nine motor vehicles, 16 field artillery guns - four of

which were manufactured by NATO countries -

and three electronic warfare stations,
have been eliminated.

The Dnepr Group of Forces' units ------- took more
advantageous lines and positions. The Russian

Armed Forces inflicted losses on manpower &

hardware of two mechanised brigades, two

artillery brigades, three coastal defence

brigades of Ukraine's Armed Forces,

and 2 territorial defence brigades.

The AFU lost more than 505 troops, a tank, and a

Turkish-made Kirpi armoured vehicle. Forty-one

motor vehicles, 10 field artillery guns, 18

electronic and counter-fire warfare

stations as well as 9 ammunition

depots have been neutralised.

Over the past week, air defence units have shot down

31 JDAM guided aerial bombs and 12 HIMARS MLRS

projectiles, four Czech-made Vampire MLRS

projectiles, as well as 993 fixed-wing

unmanned aerial vehicles.

Since the beginning of the special military operation,

the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.. have

neutralised 661 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 53,585

unmanned aerial vehicles, 605 anti-aircraft

missile systems, 23,035 tanks and other

armoured fighting vehicles, 1,553 MLRS

combat vehicles, 24,098 field artillery

guns & mortars, and 34,582 units of

support vehicles.

_____________________________________

Military officers ---- reported a

massacre in the Kursk region

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

April 24th, 9:57pm

(Lenta.ru)

Positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)

in the Kursk region ...are littered with corpses.

This is reported by the Telegram channel

"Operation Z: Military Commanders of

the Russian Spring "("RV").

"Massacre in the Kursk region: the positions of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces - are littered with

the corpses of the invaders," the report says.

It is also noted that the Marines of the group "North"

continue to advance from the village of Guevo

to the border with Ukraine.

Earlier, the Telegram channel Military Theme Z

published a video with the bodies of Ukrainian

soldiers in the Kursk region. The footage

shows Ukrainian soldiers in a forest

plantation. The fighter who shot

the video calls them "lads".

Some of them - were
shot in the head.

On April 22, Ukrainian Ombudsman Artur Dobroserdov

said that 63 thousand people are wanted as missing

persons, of which ---- 10 thousand, are in captivity.

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The Russian Defense Ministry told about

the exploits of Russia's Armed Forces

in the special operation zone

April 24th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

According to the ministry, Lance Corporal Anton

Tanichev discovered a sabotage and recon.

group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

secretly moving in the direction of

Russian troops.

He immediately informed the command about the

approaching enemy, took an advantageous

position ...and was one of the first to

engage in battle with the enemy

sabotage and recon. group.

At the same time, the soldier of the Russian army,

being under constant fire and attacks by enemy

quadrocopters with reset systems, conducted

targeted fire from small arms, while

simultaneously transmitting

coordinates to the mortar

crew about movements

by Ukrainian militants.

This made it possible to prevent a further advance

of the enemy, who suffered losses and retreated.

However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted

to destroy the Tanichev firing point using an FPV

drone. Having discovered the enemy's quadro-

copter, the corporal destroyed it with well-

aimed shots on the approach to

the position.

The ministry also said that the unit, which included

Private Vladimir Lebedikov, was performing the

task of defending --- one of the most likely

directions of the enemy's offensive.

A Russian soldier, while at an observation post,

discovered a Ukrainian kamikaze drone that

was approaching the positions of Russia's

army. The private, was given the task of

destroying the enemy's UAV, after which

he opened aimed small arms fire on the

quadcopter. So, the enemy drone was

hit and detonated in the air, without

causing damage.. to the personnel

- or the fortifications of the Armed

Forces of the Russian Federation.

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Russia responds to Trump's call

to stop strikes on Kiev

by Varvara Koshechkina (editor of

the Operational Information Dept)

April 24th, 2:32pm

(Lenta.ru)

Russia is ready for peace, but Kiev is not, State Duma
Svetlana Zhurova believes. So the parliamentarian

commented on the call of US President Trump to

Russia - to stop attacks on Kiev and conclude

a peace agreement.

"Here we are now talking about a truce, they (the Kiev

authorities) do not stand up to this truce. There was

an Easter truce - and Ukraine just couldn't stand it.

Is the fact that we are bombing Kiev an invention,

or what?" - concluded Zhurova.

She stressed --- that Russia attacks only military
infrastructure, not civilians. The MP addressed

the question of the possible beginning of the

truce ...to Ukraine.

"We were still ready [for the truce] on Easter. It

probably didn't work out the way everyone

wanted. But we offered --- and were

absolutely ready, but we did it

------- and they didn't,"

Zhurova reminded.

US President Donald Trump called on Russia's leader

Vladimir Putin to stop the strikes on Kiev and

conclude a peace agreement.

This... is how the US president commented on reports of

a massive missile strike by the Russian Armed Forces

on Kiev, on the night of April 24. The fact of the

attack.. was later confirmed by Ukraine's

Foreign Minister, Andriy Sibiga.

____________________________________

The court sentenced to nine years in prison a

mercenary of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

from Colombia

April 24th, 1:58pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The court sentenced a Colombian citizen to nine years

in prison for participating in military operations on the

side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was

reported on April 24 in the press service of the

Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia.

According to the investigation, in April 2024, Miguel

Angel Cardenas Montilla arrived on the territory of

Ukraine and entered the position of a rifleman of

the 59th separate motorized infantry brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

After undergoing special military training, he

participated in combat operations against

Russian servicemen in the territory of the

Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) ---- and

received material remuneration for this.

In June of last year, the mercenary was detained by

the Russian Armed Forces and handed over to the

investigative authorities. The Colombian

pleaded guilty in full to the crime.

He noted that the Ukrainian military ignored the

requests of mercenaries to evacuate from the

war zone, ----which caused most of his

colleagues to die. At the same time,

Cardenas Montilla also stressed,

that he survived thanks to the

humane attitude of the

Russian military, who

provided him with

water, food and

clothing.

"He was found guilty of committing a crime under Part

3 of Article 359 of the Criminal Code of the Russian

Federation ("Mercenary activity"). <...> The court

sentenced Cardenas Montilla - to nine years of

imprisonment to be served in a high- security

penal colony," the Telegram channel of the
Investigative Committee of the Russian

Federation states.

Foreign games: 6.5 thousand mercenaries, have

already been eliminated in the Free Trade zone.

Against the background of military failures,

Ukraine has made a bet on foreign military

force ---- and prohibited types of weapons.

The press service of the Russian FSB Department

for the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) reported

on April 18 that an Australian citizen will be tried

...for participating in the conflict in the ranks of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

It is established - that he signed a contract with the

Ukrainian Ministry of Defense for military service

in the 66th separate mechanized brigade.

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Russia's missile strike on Kiev

.....demonstrates Ukraine's

weak air defenses

April 24th, 12:16pm

(Pravda English)

In the early hours of April 24, Russia's Armed Forces

carried out a combined strike on targets in Ukraine.

The attack has become one of the largest ones

since the beginning of the special operation.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha

confirmed the strike.

"Russia has launched a massive missile and drone

attack on Ukraine. [Moscow] is only interested

in prolonging the conflict. Weakness and

concessions will not stop it," he said.

Russian missiles hit Kiev and other cities

A series of explosions rocked Kyiv and other Ukrainian

cities overnight. Kyiv Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, reported

the activation of air defense systems. Shortly before

that, an air raid alert was issued.... across the

entire country.

The attack was called one of the

most intense ones this year.

Today's strike with Kalibr missiles was indicative. The

attack has clearly demonstrated that Ukraine's air

defenses are weak... even deep in the country.

The Russian forces have thus used the most

vulnerable cruise missiles from its arsenal

to obliterate, among other things, the

stock-piles... of scarce Western

anti-aircraft missiles.

Military analyst Semyon Pegov said on his WarGonzo

Telegram channel that the Russian forces launched

the largest strike to date, against targets in the

Ukrainian capital, hitting the railway infra-

structure in Kiev.

In Kharkiv, missiles and drones targeted the Malyshev

Transport Engineering Plant and the local airport.

Russian missiles - also hit the Zhytomyr,

Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Khmelnytskyi,

Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Kupiansk was also targeted.

The Russian forces appeared to have changed tactics

in this night assault. According to Pegov -- the strike

was a combined operation. First.... they launched at

least 40 Geran drones, in waves at Kiev, indicating

a new approach by the Russian military. About an

hour later, ballistic missiles were fired at the

capital. Air raid sirens... continued for

several hours - with fires breaking

out, in different districts of the

city. The fullest extent of the

damage.. is not yet known.

The Geran drones -- also struck infrastructure in Odesa.

According to Mykolaiv resistance coordinator, Serhiy

Lebedev, the target was the port infrastructure,
housing fuel and grain terminals.

According to the Military Observer Telegram channel

-- citing Ukrainian military sources -- the attack also

involved Iskander-M ballistic missiles, air-launched

Kh-101 cruise missiles, and Iskander-K cruise

missiles — none of which were intercepted

by Ukraine's air defense systems.

In addition, the Ukrainian forces reported the use of

Russian sea-launched Kalibr cruise missiles and

guided Kh-59/Kh-69 air-launched missiles.

_________________________________________

A civilian was killed - in a strike

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

in the Zaporozhye region

April 24th, 11:52am

(RT.ru)

The authorities of Kamenka - Dnipro Zaporizhia region

announced the death of a civilian as a result of an

attack by Ukrainian artillery.

This is reported by TASS.

"A man received shrapnel wounds.. and

died on the spot," local authorities said.

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The media reported a softening of the

position of the "coalition of willing"

on peacekeepers in Ukraine

April 24th, 11:03am

(Izvestia.ru)

Britain and France have weakened their resolve to

send a peacekeeping force to Ukraine. This was

reported on April 24 by the British newspaper

The Times, citing sources.

It is specified that the initiative to deploy

peacekeepers in Ukraine, belongs to the

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and

French President Emmanuel Macron.

"During the negotiations in London, this

firm intention seems to have softened,"

the publication says.

According to the publication, Paris and London

express concerns that Moscow may perceive

this initiative as a unilateral measure - and

reject it. Nevertheless, the kingdom, is

not going to completely abandon

its plans.

On April 6, the heads of the general staffs of France, Great
Britain and Ukraine discussed the possible deployment of
''peacekeepers'' ....to the territories controlled by Kiev.

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, said on March

2 that discussions in Europe about peacekeepers for

Kiev are an impudence -- a continuation of inciting

Ukraine against Russia.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 24th, 10:30am

The Russian Armed Forces delivered a massive strike

-- by long-range air-, ground-, and sea-based precision

weapons, at unmanned aerial vehicles' stores at the

Ukrainian aviation, missile space, engineering, and

armoured industry enterprises, as well as at the

facilities producing rocket fuel and gunpowder.

The goals of the strike were achieved.

All the targets were engaged.

In Belgorod direction.. units of the Sever Group of

Forces inflicted damage on formations of 3 AFU

mechanised brigades, and an assault regiment

close to Osovoyevka, Ugroyedy, Miropolskoye,

Veliky Prikol and Petrushevka (Sumy region).

The AFU lost more than 45 troops, one armoured

fighting vehicle, four motor vehicles, and three

field artillery guns.

Elements of the Zapad Group of Forces ---- took more

advantageous lines and positions and hit manpower

and hardware of 4 mechanised brigades of the AFU,

two territorial defence brigades, and one National

Guard brigade near Kupyansk, Andreyevka,

Druzhelyubovka, Petropavlovka, Kamenka

(Kharkov region), Novoye, Kirovsk, and

Yampol (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy lost ------ up to 255 troops, one tank, two

armoured fighting vehicles, including one Turkish-

made Kirpi armoured vehicle, five pickup trucks,

three artillery guns, as well as five electronic

warfare stations (Oktava-S, Bukovel-AD,

Ankalav). Three enemy ammunition

depots - were destroyed.

The Yug Group of Forces units improved the situation

along the front line. They hit 3 mechanised brigades

and a motorised infantry brigade of the AFU, three

territorial defence brigades, and a National Guard

brigade ------ close to Shcherbinovka, Petrovka,

Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, Zakotnoye, Chasov

Yar.... Ivanopolye, Konstantinovka, and

Seversk (Donetsk People's Republic).

Ukrainian armed formations lost up to 405 troops, an

armoured fighting vehicle, 12 motor vehicles - and

three field artillery guns. One electronic warfare

station and three ammunition depots... have

been neutralised.

As a result of the intensive actions of the Tsentr

Group's units, Bogdanovka (Donetsk People's

Republic) has been liberated.

The Group - also hit manpower and hardware clusters

of one heavy mechanised brigade, two mechanised
brigades, 1 assault brigade, 1 airmobile brigade,

1 UAV brigade of the AFU, & 1 National Guard

brigade.. near Novaya Poltavka, Lysovka,

Vodyanskoye.. Udachnoye, Krivirozhye

(Donetsk People's Republic) and 1 in

Mezhevaya and Novopodgorodnoye

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

The enemy sustained losses of up to 410 troops, one

armoured fighting vehicle, six motor vehicles, and

two artillery guns.

The Vostok Group of Forces ---- continued to advance to

the depths of the enemy's defence; the Group inflicted

losses ..on manpower and hardware of 1 mechanised
brigade, 1 air assault brigade, one airmobile brigade

of the AFU, one marine brigade, and one territorial

defence brigade close to Bogatyr, Novoukrainka,

Volnoye Pole, and Zelenoye Pole (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The enemy suffered losses of up to 155 troops, six

motor vehicles, two field artillery guns, and two

electronic warfare stations.

Elements of the Dnepr Group of Forces, inflicted losses

on units of one mechanised brigade and three coastal

defence brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by
Pavlovka..... Novodanilovka (Zaporozhye region),

Ponyatovka, and Tokarevka (Kherson region).

More than 70 troops, 12 motor vehicles, two artillery

guns, two electronic warfare stations, and one

ammunition depot have been neutralised.

Operational-Tactical Aviation -- attack drones, Missile

Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces

have inflicted damage on infrastructure of military

airfields, plus temporary deployment areas of the

AFU armed formations and foreign mercenaries

in 148 areas.

Air defence systems destroyed four U.S.-made JDAM

aerial bombs, as well as 230 fixed-wing unmanned

aerial vehicles.

Since the beginning of the special military operation -

the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation...... have

neutralised ------- 661 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 53,430

unmanned aerial vehicles.... 604 anti-aircraft missile

systems, 23,006 tanks, and other armoured fighting

vehicles, 1,546 MLRS combat vehicles, 24,045 field

artillery guns and mortars, and 34,490 units of

special military vehicles.

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I.C. revealed the number of dead Russians

since the start of Ukraine's invasion of

the Kursk region

by Olesya Mickiewicz (Editor of the

Law Enforcement Agencies Dept)

April 23rd, 5:46pm

(Lenta.ru)

More than 190 residents of the Kursk region - have

been victims of the invasion of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine on the territory of Russia ---- since

August 2024. About this, Lenta.ru reported
in the Investigative Committee (IC) with

reference to information announced,

in an operational meeting in Kursk.

According to the ministry, 372 people received

various injuries, 17 of them were minors.

191 people did not survive.

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I.C. initiated criminal proceedings

against almost 300 captured

Ukrainian soldiers

by Olesya Mickiewicz (Editor of the

Law Enforcement Agencies Dept)

April 23rd, 5:34pm

(Lenta.ru)

Investigators have opened criminal cases against 290

captured servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) after their invasion of the Kursk region. About

this Lenta.ru reported, referencing the Investigative

Committee (IC) of Russia announcement, during an

operational meeting in Kursk.

In total, 175 criminal cases have been opened against

them, 41 of which have already been considered by

the court.

On Tuesday, April 22, the 2nd Western District Military

Court sentenced four participants of the invasion of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region to

terms of up to 16 years. The fighters were found

guilty under Article 205 of the Criminal Code of

the Russian Federation... ("Commission by a

group of persons by prior agreement of

a terrorist act that entailed serious

consequences").

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Fighter Leto: APU in Gornal are
retreating, not having time to
gain a foothold in their
positions

by Matvey Koporushkin

April 23rd, 2:50pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

The remaining Ukrainian servicemen in the Kursk

village of Gornal ...do not have time to gain a

foothold in their positions. This, was stated

by the deputy commander of the company

for military and political work, with the

call sign Leto.

"They roll back and do not have time to gain a foothold

in their positions. We have rapid offensives, without

breaks," the fighter said.

He noted --- that the advancing Russian units are

constantly being rotated, which allows us, not

to slow down the pace.

"That's why we are not slowing down, we are moving

forward every day, every second," Leto summed up.

Recall that Gornal remains the last settlement in the

Kursk region, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine

are still located.

A day earlier, fighters of the North group of troops

liberated the St. Nicholas Belogorsky Monastery

on the outskirts of the village, which the APU

turned into a powerful support post.

After that, as noted by military correspondent Yevgeny

Lisitsyn, the remnants of the AFU personnel were

blocked in Gornal. The supply routes for enemy

personnel in this area --- are under the fire

control of the Russian Armed Forces.

The fighters of the Russian Federation are

fighting in Gornal carefully, knowing that

there may be people in the basements.

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A civilian was injured in an
attack by an APU drone -
in the Bryansk region

April 23rd, 12:19pm

(Izvestia.ru)

As a result of an attack by an FPV drone of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on the Bryansk region, a

civilian was injured. This was announced on

April 23 by the head of the region,

Alexander Bogomaz.

"Ukrainian terrorists attacked a civilian minibus of

the Miratorg agricultural company in the village

of Podlesnye Novoselki, Sevsky district.

Unfortunately - the driver received

shrapnel wounds," he wrote on

his Telegram channel.

According to Bogomaz, the victim was hospitalized

and received the necessary medical care. The

governor wished him a speedy recovery.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports on

repelling the AFU attempt to invade

Russian territory in Kursk region

April 23rd, 11:55am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

continue the operation ---- to neutralise AFU

formations on the territory of Kursk region.

The Sever Group of Forces hit units of three air assault

brigades, & a territorial defence brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, near Gornal and Oleshnya.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, unmanned aerial
vehicles, and artillery fire ----- engaged AFU manpower
and hardware close to Belovody, Varachino, Velikiye
Bubki... Vodolagi, Kamyshanka, Kucherovka,

Miropolye, Mogritsa, Novaya Sech, Sadki

...Yunakovka, and Yablonovka, in

the Sumy region.

In the past 24 hours, the AFU lost over 170 troops,

a U.S.-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, an

armoured fighting vehicle, six self-propelled

artillery systems and field artillery guns,

two mortars, six motor vehicles, an

armoured recovery vehicle..... 11

UAVs, & 2 ammunition depots.

Since the start of hostilities in the Kursk direction, the

AFU losses amounted to more than 75,710 troops, 412

tanks.... 337 infantry fighting vehicles, 311 armoured

personnel carriers, 2,284 armoured fighting vehicles,
2,765 motor vehicles.... 642 artillery guns, 62 MLRS
launchers -- including 15 of HIMARS and 7 of MLRS

made by the US, 29 anti-aircraft missile launchers

1 self-propelled anti-aircraft system, 10 transport-

loading vehicles, 130 EW stations, 18 counter-fire

radars.... plus 12 air defence radars, 58 units of

engineering and other materiel, including 23

counterobstacle vehicles, one UR-77 mine

clearing vehicle, 5 bridge launchers, one

engineering reconnaissance vehicle,

16 armoured recovery vehicles...

and a command post vehicle.

The operation to neutralise the
AFU units ------- is in progress.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 23rd, 10:45am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

In Belgorod direction --- the Sever Group of Forces have

inflicted fire damage on the units of three mechanised
brigades & an assault regiment of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine close to Velikiy Prikol, Prokhody, Turya,

Miropolskoye, and Petrushevka (Sumy region).

In Kharkov direction... clusters of manpower and

hardware of a motorised infantry brigade of the

AFU and 2 territorial defence brigades were

hit close to Volchansk, Liptsy, and Malye

Prokhody (Kharkov region).

The AFU losses ----- amounted to up to 50 troops, an

armoured personnel carrier, three motor vehicles,

and four field artillery guns including a US-made

155-mm M777 howitzer. One radar, and one

ammunition depot have been neutralised.

The Zapad Group of Forces --- took more advantageous

lines and positions, inflicted losses on manpower and

hardware - of six mechanised brigades of the AFU, a

territorial defence brigade & national guard brigade

close to Kupyansk, Sobolevka, Monachinovka,

Petropavlovka, Palamarevka, Peschanoye

(Kharkov region), Raygorodka (Lugansk

People's Republic), Kirovsk, & Yampol

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy lost ------- up to 250 troops, seven motor

vehicles, a German-made 155-mm Panzerhaubitze

2000 self-propelled artillery system, a U.S.-made

AN/TPQ-48 counter-fire radar, and two Kvertus

and Nota electronic warfare stations. Three

enemy ammunition depots were destroyed.

The Yug Group of Forces has liberated

Tarasovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

Russian troops -- hit five mechanised brigades of the

AFU, two territorial defence brigades and a national

guard brigade by Novoolenovka, Ulyanovka, Chasov

Yar, Ivanopolye, Minkovka, Novaya Poltavka,

Berezovka, Seversk, and Yablonovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to more than 335 troops,

3 armoured fighting vehicles, 8 motor vehicles,

two NATO-made artillery guns, and four

ammunition depots.

The Tsentr Group of Forces --- improved the situation

along the front line, delivered strikes on clusters of

manpower & hardware of 2 mechanised brigades,

two assault brigades, an airmobile brigade, a

jaeger brigade.... a UAV brigade, an assault

regiment of the AFU, two marine brigades,

and a national guard brigade ---- close to

Krasnoarmeysk, Udachnoye, Muravka,

Alekseyevka, Grishino, Dimitrov,

Zverevo ---- and Novopavlovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy lost --- up to 370 troops, two tanks, five

armoured fighting vehicles including a U.S.-made

M113 armoured personnel carrier, two motor

vehicles, and two artillery guns.

The Vostok Group of Forces ------ continued advancing to

the depths of the enemy's defence - inflicted losses on

manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades,

an airborne brigade, and an assault brigade, a jaeger

brigade of the AFU and a marine brigade by Tolstoy,

Volnoye Pole, Bogatyr, and Zelenoye Pole, of the

Donetsk People's Republic.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 175 troops, a U.S.

-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, three

armoured fighting vehicles, 3 motor vehicles,

two field artillery guns, and an electronic

warfare station.

The Dnepr Group of Forces ---- engaged units of a

mechanised brigade and two artillery brigades

of the AFU near Magdalinovka, Kamenskoye

(Zaporozhye region), and Zaporozhye.

Up to 85 troops, six motor vehicles, a counter-

fire radar, an electronic warfare station, two

ammunition depots, and a materiel depot.

were destroyed.

Operational-Tactical Aviation -- attack drones, Missile

Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces

engaged the infrastructure of the military airfield,

industrial enterprises manufacturing military

products, laboratories for the production of

unmanned aerial vehicles & their storage

areas, the position of the Czech-made

Vampire .....multiple-launch rocket

system & temporary deployment

areas of armed forces and

foreign mercenaries in

147 areas.

Russian air defence means have destroyed nine JDAM

guided bombs and three U.S.-manufactured HIMARS

MLRS projectiles, four Czech-made Vampire MLRS

projectiles as well as 166 fixed-wing unmanned

aerial vehicles.

In total since the start of the special military operation

the enemy lost 661 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 53,200

unmanned aerial vehicles, 604 anti-aircraft missile

systems, 23,000 tanks & other armoured fighting

vehicles, 1,546 MLRS combat vehicles, 23,996

field artillery guns & mortars, & 34,445 units

of support military vehicles.

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Russian troops liberated

Tarasovka in the DPR

April 23rd, 10:16am

(Vesti.ru)

The "southern" group of Russian troops --- liberated the

village of Tarasovka in the Donetsk People's Republic.

This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.

As specified, the locality is under the control of

the Russian Armed Forces.

"As a result of the active actions of units of the
Yuzhnaya group of troops, the village of

Tarasovka in the Donetsk People's

Republic was liberated," the

Russian Defense

Ministry said.

So, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, the

Russian army hit eight Ukrainian brigades in nine

settlements of the Republic.

The day before - it became known about the liberation

of the Gornalsky St. Nicholas Belogorsky Monastery

in the Kursk region, by Russian soldiers.

The resistance of the Ukrainian armed

forces in this direction --- is broken.

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Colonel Khodarenok: the ACS-890

received by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces, will be an ideal target

for the S-400

April 22nd, 3:08pm

(RT.ru)

The Swedish ACS-890 reconnaissance aircraft

received by Ukraine will become an "ideal

target" for the Russian S-400 air defense

system, the military observer of Gazeta

En, Col. Mikhail Khodarenok, believes.

According to him, when conducting aerial

reconnaissance near the front line in the

SVO zone at an altitude of at least 6 km,

the ACS-890 aircraft - will become an

"ideal target" for S-400 long-range

air defense systems.

"Most likely..... It will be located at one of the

airfields of Western Ukraine, since the loss

of a combat vehicle of this type can lead

the Armed Forces of Ukraine to great

reputational losses," the expert

wrote - in an article for

Gazeta.Ru.

The portal Country.na reported, that Ukraine

has now received one of the two ACS-890

reconnaissance aircraft.

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Patience.... has run out: Russia has

threatened NATO with a full range

of measures. Let's create a hell

---- that hasn't happened yet

April 22nd, 1:21pm GMT

(Pravda.En)

Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko: Russia will

defend itself against the background of

aggressive NATO aspirations.

The Russian Foreign Ministry - issued a warning against

the background of NATO's aggressive aspirations. The

deputy Head of the department - Alexander Grushko,

recalled a quote from Vladimir Putin - who said that

Russia would not get involved in an arms race, but

at the same time -- it will use all available means

to protect itself.

''They are extensive enough to provide a defense

capability, and, if necessary, we will take and

implement other decisions --- that we deem

necessary.'' the Russian diplomat noted,

in a conversation with TASS.

According to Grushko, the department - is also

monitoring... how quasi-unions are now being

created --- within the framework of NATO,

seeking to pool their military resources

against Russia. And she - of course -

has to take this into account when

building her defense interests.

At the end of the interview, the Deputy Foreign

Minister recalled that, previously, the Baltic

Sea regions were militarily calm, but now

--- they are turning into an arena of

confrontation. The aggressive

aspirations of the West ----

undoubtedly contribute

to this.

Source: https://tsargrad.tv

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Russian Defence Ministry reports on

---- repelling AFU attempt to invade

Russian territory in Kursk region

April 22nd, 11:50am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

continue the operation ---- to neutralise AFU

formations on the territory of Kursk region.

During offensive actions, units of the Sever Group of

Forces inflicted fire damage on formations of one

tank brigade, one mechanised brigade, one air

assault brigade, and one territorial defence

brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

close to Gornal.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation - and artillery

strikes engaged AFU manpower and hardware close

to Belovody, Varachino, Velikaya Rybitsa, Vodolagi,

Miropolye, Mogritsa, Sadki, Studenok, Yunakovka,

and Yablonovka in Sumy region.

During the day - the AFU losses were more than 160

troops, one tank, one armoured fighting vehicle, 10

motor vehicles, one self-propelled artillery system,

three artillery guns, 1 mortar, one OSA-AKM anti-

aircraft missile system, one EW station as well

as six UAV command posts, one ammunition

depot and one technical equipment depot.

Four AFU servicemen surrendered.

Since the start of hostilities in the Kursk direction, the

AFU losses amounted to more than 75,540 troops, 412

tanks..... 336 infantry fighting vehicles, 311 armoured

personnel carriers, 2,283 armoured fighting vehicles,

2,759 motor vehicles..... 636 self-propelled artillery
systems & field artillery guns, 62 MLRS launchers,

including 15 of HIMARS, and seven of MLRS made

by the US, 29 anti-aircraft missile launchers, one

self-propelled anti-aircraft system, ten transport-

loading vehicles... 130 EW stations, 18 counter-

battery warfare radars, 12 air defence radars,

57 units of engineering and other materiel

- including 23 counterobstacle vehicles,

one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, five

bridge launchers... one engineering

reconnaissance vehicle ---- as well

as 15 armoured recovery vehicles

and one command post vehicle.

The operation to neutralise the AFU units

is in progress.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 22nd, 11:40am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

In Belgorod direction - units of the Sever Group of

Forces engaged formations of three mechanised

brigades, one air assault brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, and two territorial defence

brigades close to Popovka, Prokhody, and

Okop (Sumy region).

The AFU losses were up to 40 troops, two motor

vehicles --- and three field artillery guns. One

electronic warfare station was eliminated.

Units of the Zapad Group of Forces ------ took more

advantageous lines and positions. Russian troops

inflicted fire damage - on manpower & hardware

of one tank brigade.. four mechanised brigades,

1 jaeger brigade of the AFU --- and 2 territorial

defence brigades near Kamenka, Doroshovka,

Moskovka (Kharkov region), Novoye, Kirovsk,

and Yampol (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses ----- were up to 250 troops, one M113

armoured personnel carrier, one U.S.-made HMMWV

armoured fighting vehicle, five motor vehicles, five

field artillery guns, as well as one Czech-made

Vampire MLRS launcher. Two Kvertus

electronic warfare stations, and
three ammunition depots,
were eliminated.

As a result of active actions, units of the Yug Group

of Forces liberated Sukhaya Balka (Donetsk

People's Republic).

Russian troops hit clusters of manpower and hardware

of one heavy mechanised brigade, three mechanised

brigades, one motorised infantry brigade of the AFU,

& a territorial defence brigade near Novoolenovka,

Zarya, Ulyanovka, Vasyukovka, Novaya Poltavka,

Seversk, Chasov Yar, and Yablonovka (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses were up to 300 troops, one tank, five

armoured fighting vehicles, including one U.S.-made

M113 armoured personnel carrier... eight motor

vehicles, four artillery guns, and 1 Grad MLRS

launcher. One electronic warfare station and

one ammunition depot - were neutralised.

Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces improved the situation
along the front line. Russian troops, launched attacks on
the formations of two mechanised brigades, an assault
brigade, one unmanned aerial vehicle brigade of the
Armed Forces of Ukraine, one territorial defence
brigade ---- and two National Guard brigades,

near Novoekonomicheskoye Mirolyubovka,
Lysovka, Novonikolayevka, Bogdanovka,
and Krasnoarmeysk, (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses were more than 310 troops,

four armoured fighting vehicles, and
three motor vehicles.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces continued

advancing into the depth of enemy defences.

Russian troops delivered strikes at the manpower and

hardware of one mechanised brigade, one air assault

brigade, one jaeger brigade, one airmobile brigade

of the AFU and 1 territorial defence brigade near

Tolstoy, Komar (Donetsk People's Republic),
Gulyaipole, and Chervonoye

(Zaporozhye region).

The AFU losses were up to 170 troops, three armoured

fighting vehicles, seven motor vehicles, and five field

artillery guns, including two NATO-made ones.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces ----- engaged

formations of two mechanised brigades of the

AFU, and 3 territorial defence brigades near
Novodanilovka, Kamenskoye (Zaporozhye

region), Ponyatovka, and Nikolskoye

(Kherson region).

The AFU losses --- were over 70 troops, two motor

vehicles, two artillery guns, two counter-battery

radars, and two ammunition depots.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned

aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery

of the Russian Groups of Forces engaged the

production site of unmanned aerial vehicles

as well as temporary deployment areas of

the AFU and foreign mercenaries -----

in 141 areas.

Air defence facilities shot down three JDAM guided

bombs, one U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectile as

well as 99 fixed-wing UAVs.

In total --- since the beginning of the special military

operation, the AFU losses amounted to 661 aircraft,

283 helicopters, 53,034 unmanned aerial vehicles,

604 anti-aircraft missile systems, 22,985 tanks

and other armoured fighting vehicles... 1,546

MLRS combat vehicles, 23,962 field artillery

guns & mortars, & 34,416 units of special

military vehicles.

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In the Belgorod region, as a result

of several UAV attacks, people

were injured

by Daria Rodionova

April 22nd, 10:52am

(Gazeta.ru)

Four people were injured as a result of an attack by

Ukrainian troops on settlements in the Belgorod

region. The governor of the region Vyacheslav

Gladkov, wrote about this.... in his

Telegram channel.

One man was injured as a result of an unmanned aerial

vehicle (UAV) strike on a moving car in the village of

Kazinka. Emergency doctors arrived at the scene..

and diagnosed the civilian with multiple shrapnel

wounds and a traumatic brain injury. Currently,

doctors are transporting him to Valuyskaya

Central District Hospital (CRH).

"Another enemy drone attacked an employee of an

agricultural enterprise... while working in a field

near the village of Pochaevo. The victim was

taken -- by passing transport -- to the

Graivoronskaya CRH," the

statement said.

According to the head of the Russian region, the man

received a barotrauma and mine-explosive trauma.

In addition, doctors diagnosed him with shrapnel

wounds to the head and left forearm.

It is expected that the victim will be transferred

from the Grayvoronskaya CRH, to the regional

clinical hospital.

Another incident occurred in the village of Novaya

Tavolzhanka, which was attacked by five drones

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Due to

the detonation of one of the UAVs, an

employee of a local enterprise -

received a shrapnel wound

to the chest.

For first aid, he was taken to the Shebekinsky CRH,

after which he was transported to the regional

clinical hospital.

"In the village of Ilek-Penkovka - an employee of

the Orlan unit was wounded by a drone strike,"

Gladkov added.

He specified that now the man is being taken to the

regional clinical hospital. Doctors have already

identified shrapnel wounds.. to his eyes and

hands, as well as a mine-explosive injury.

Earlier, soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

- with the help of a drone - struck a highway in

the Belgorod region.

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The Russian military liberated the

village of Sukhaya Balka near

Dzerzhinsk in the DPR

by Anastasia Selivanova

April 22nd, 10:26am

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

The Russian Armed Forces liberated the village of

Sukhaya Balka in the DPR, the Russian Defense

Ministry said.

This was due to the active actions

of the Southern group of troops.

The village is located about ten kilometres

southwest of Dzerzhinsk (Toretsk).

A few days earlier, the Russian army liberated the

village of Valentinovka adjacent to Sukhoi Balka

from the south, which was a fortified area of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The advance of the Russian Armed Forces in this

sector of the front, according to experts, allows

us to develop the offensive ----- and expand

the bridgehead.

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Japan made a dangerous decision on Ukraine:

assistance to Kiev --- carries a "set of risks"

by Anastasia Sutormina

April 22nd, 6:06am

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

Intelligence Online: Japan will transmit

data ---- from Ukraine's GUR satellites

The Japanese leadership decided to provide

the Ukrainian military intelligence service

with geospatial data from satellites,

including radar images from SAR

satellites. This is reported by

Intelligence Online.

The publication claims.... that this decision was a

new step by Tokyo -- in supporting the regime of

illegitimate Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky.

And --- for the Japanese side, this carries a

certain "set of risks".

In March of this year, specialists from Western

countries who were engaged in processing

satellite data left Ukraine. They left the

country... after the US decision not to

provide Kiev with intelligence data.

Later KP.RU's military observer, Viktor Baranets,

noted that... disconnecting Nezalezhnaya from

US intelligence... may be critical for the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Military of the Russian Armed Forces ---

told about the liberation of the village

of Preobrazhenka in the DPR

April 22nd, 3:33am

(Izvestia.ru)

Military personnel of the Center group of troops

told the details of the liberation of the village

of Preobrazhenka in the Donetsk People's

Republic in Krasnoarmeysky direction of

the special military operation (SVO).

On April 22nd, the Russian Defense Ministry showed

footage of the combat work of the Russian military.

The offensive began --- with taking control of the main

supply road, where several armoured vehicles of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) were destroyed, as
well as a US-made MaxxPro armoured car.

"First of all --- we used the weather, weather conditions,

rain, snow, good fog. We used weather conditions and

used two routes. The village itself is located at such

a point that it's surrounded on all sides by landings

...and the entire approach to this settlement, is

through the field," said Nademyan Ilbulov,

commander of the assault company.

According to him, before the offensive, Russian

servicemen chose the most nearby liberated

settlements in order to launch an offensive

from there. He noted - that the movement

was carried out in small groups through

large open areas, after which..... the

groups united and jointly began

to liberate.

In addition, during the offensive, the stormtroopers

practically did not use radio stations. They

replaced them with a system of sound

signals.. which contributed to the

coordinated movement of the

motorized infantry.

"Moving forward --- to the area of combat missions, we

find points: basements, dugouts, enemy strongholds.

We fix ourselves on them, set up signal amplifiers

that we use, and make test flights," said the

operator of an unmanned aerial vehicle

(UAV) with the call sign Skat.

According to him, the main task of the operators, is to

adjust fire and escort the assault group. If the enemy

starts attacking the Russian assault troops, the

operators think over possible retreat routes

and try to track.. the exact location of the

AFU artillery. Skat clarified that ---- after

the enemy is detected the coordinates

are immediately transmitted to the

gunners - who strike.

Currently, Russian military personnel continue

to actively advance - towards the settlement

of Krasnoarmeysk, which is one of the key

transport hubs of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, in this area.

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AT: US admits defeat ----- and cancels

development of hypersonic missiles

by Alexey Komolov

April 21st, 8:50pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

The United States has actually acknowledged

- its failure to develop the latest air-launched

hypersonic weapon (HALO) - and curtailed

the program, the Asia Times reports.

The article says.. that "insurmountable budget
problems" and weak test results of existing

prototypes, are to blame. So, back in the

Atumn of 2024, Rear Admiral Stephen

Tedford - said that the project was

impossible to implement, due to

a limited budget -- the author
of the publication recalls.

The publication writes -- that the developers had to

ensure "early operational readiness" of HALO, by

fiscal year 2029 & "initial operational readiness"

by fiscal year 2031. This weapon was designed

to hit surface targets from long distances.

Instead, engineers will upgrade the Lockheed Martin

Anty-Ship (LRAMS) rocket to improve its accuracy

and efficiency.

Earlier, the media wrote that, since 2018, the

Pentagon has invested more than $12 billion

in the development, testing and deployment

of hypersonic weapons.

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In the Ukrainian Rada - predicted

Zelensky will harvest 102%
in the elections

by Alexey Komolov

April 21st, 6:48pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

Vladimir Zelensky can force Ukrainians to vote for him

under the threat of mobilization and get more than a

hundred percent of the vote, as a result --- said
Verkhovna Rada deputy Dmitry Razumkov.

His words are quoted by "Country.na".

In his opinion, military commissars will stand near

each polling station, and all those who do not

support the current government - will be

mobilized - right on the spot.

Razumkov also ironically predicted that Zelensky

could get 102% of the vote in the elections

during martial law.

At the end of March, Western media reported

that: martial law could be lifted in Ukraine

next summer and presidential elections

could be held.

Rada Speaker, Ruslan Stefanchuk, said that the
Ukrainian authorities have begun preparations

for the elections..... but the process is at an

early stage.

It was noted that in the event of a settlement and

end of the conflict, the authorities will adopt a

law on the terms and procedure of voting -

Ukrainian officials and experts..... are

already working on these issues.

At the same time, Stefanchuk believes that

it is ''not possible''.... to hold elections of

the different levels of government ----

at the same time.

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Vladimir Putin signed the law on

the status of veteran for the

fighters of the territories

bordering the SVO

April 21st, 2:19pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law --- on the

status of a combat veteran for those who participated

in battles in the territories adjacent to the areas of a

special military operation (SVO). The relevant

document was posted on April 21 on the

website of the official publication

of legal acts.

In addition, the status of a combat veteran ---- will be

extended to persons who have joined the voluntary

formations created by a decision of the authorities
which contribute to a performance of the tasks

assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian
Federation during a free military operation,

in the rejection of an invasion of Russian

territory -- and in an armed provocation

on the state border, and on subjects

of the states special operations.

According to the document, Russia also exempted

citizens who serve in military formations of the

Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics

from conscription.

Vladimir Putin called the support of fighters

of the SVO ----- a priority for the parliament.

The President urged the Federation Council and the

State Duma not to relax after the longest session

in history.

On April 9, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

announced the urgent need to introduce unified

standards of support for the special operation

fighters in the work of social institutions in

the country.

In addition, he noted - that providing SVO veterans with
disabilities with the technical means of rehabilitation

----- should be as convenient and understandable as
possible. According to him, this process is "under

the special control of the Cabinet of Ministers."

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Two residents of the Zaporozhye region

were injured in a Ukrainian UAV attack

April 21st, 1:06pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In the Zaporozhye region, two people were injured in a

drone attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
This was announced on April 21st, in the press

service of the Regional Ministry of Health.

"Two people were injured in a UAV attack in the village

of Grozovoe in the Vasilyevsky Municipal District,"

the Telegram channel says.

It is noted that they received moderate injuries.

The victims were taken to hospitals, where

doctors are providing them with the

necessary assistance.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports on

repelling AFU attempt..... to invade

Russian territory in Kursk region

April 21st, 11am

In the past 24 hours, the Russian troops in Kursk

region have continued to observe the ceasefire

regime announced at 18:00 of 19 April by the

Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the

Russian Armed Forces - and have

stayed on their positions.

From 00:00 of 21 April, the Sever Group of Forces have

continue fighting against the Armed Forces of Ukraine

on the territory of Kursk region.

The AFU losses --- amounted to up to 50 troops, an

infantry fighting vehicle, two armoured personnel

carriers, an armoured fighting vehicle, 2 motor

vehicles, and three artillery guns... when the

ceasefire was over.

Since the start of the hostilities in Kursk direction -

the AFU losses amounted to: over 75,375 troops,

411 tanks.... 336 infantry fighting vehicles, 311

armoured personnel carriers, 2,282 armoured

fighting vehicles... 2,749 motor vehicles.. 632

artillery guns, 62 MLRS launchers - including

15 of HIMARS, and seven of MLRS -- made by

the USA... 28 anti-aircraft missile launchers,

one self-propelled anti-aircraft system... ten

transport-loading vehicles, 128 EW stations,

18 counter-fire radars, 12 air defence radars,

57 units of engineering and other materiel,

including 23 counterobstacle vehicles, a

UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, five bridge

launchers, 1 engineering recon vehicle

....as well as 15 armoured recovery

vehicles, and one command

post vehicle.

The operation to neutralise the AFU units,

is in progress.

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After the end of the truce, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces - lost up to 50 people

in the Kursk direction

April 21st, 10:47am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU) - lost up to 50

people in the Kursk direction after the end of the

Easter truce. This was announced on Monday,

April 21, by the Russian Defense Ministry.

The ministry stressed that from 18:00 on April 19 to

0:00 on April 21, Russian units remained in their

previously occupied positions and borders.

It is noted --- that the militants also lost an infantry

fighting vehicle, two armoured personnel carriers,

an armoured combat vehicle, two vehicles, and

three artillery pieces.

The Russian Defense Ministry added that in total,

during the fighting in the Kursk direction, the

Ukrainian military lost more than

75,375 people.

On April 18th, a group of militants of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine surrendered to a unit of the group of troops

"North" in the Kursk region. According to the ministry

over 10 Ukrainian soldiers were captured, including

both career officers and ordinary soldiers.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 21st, 8:35am

In accordance with the order of the Supreme

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of

the Russian Federation - all the Groups of

Forces deployed in the special military

operation zone - have been strictly

observing the state of ceasefire

from 18:00 of 19 April, to 00:00

of April the 21st, remaining in

previously taken positions.

Despite the announced Easter ceasefire, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces continued to conduct artillery fire and

strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles --- against the

positions of Russian troops, as well as civilian

facilities, in the border areas of Belgorod,

Bryansk, Kursk regions, and the

Republic of Crimea.

In total, there were 4,900 ceasefire violations.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine.... have attempted to

launch attacks six times - including in the areas
of Sukhaya Balka, Bogatyr, Pershe-Travnya,

Belogorovka, and Tarasovka (Donetsk

People's Republic) ....as well as

Oleshnya (Kursk region).

All those attempted attacks,

were repelled.

The enemy employed 90 fixed-wing unmanned aerial

vehicles, eight of them outside the special military

operation zone during the ceasefire. All of the

UAVs, have been shot down.

The enemy shelled the Russian positions 1,404 times

from artillery pieces, MLRS, and mortars,

plus 3,316 strikes by quadrocopters.

In the border areas of Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod

regions, 19 fire attacks, 49 strikes by FPV drones,

and 16 ammunition drops... from 'copter-type

unmanned aerial vehicles (25 strongholds

of the Russian Armed Forces and 51

settlements) had been carried out

------ from 18:00 of 19 April,

until 00:00 of 21 April .

In general, during the daytime, the density of fire

and operations by the enemy was significantly

reduced - along the front line.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have

continued the special military operation

when the ceasefire was over.

In Belgorod direction, the Sever Group of Forces have

inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of

a territorial defence brigade near Khmelevka

(Sumy region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to

20 troops and an artillery gun.

The Zapad Group of Forces - engaged a mechanised

brigade of the AFU near Kupyansk (Kharkov region).

The enemy lost up to 30 troops.

The Yug Group of Forces -- delivered strikes at the
manpower & hardware of 2 mechanised brigades

of the AFU, a territorial defence brigade, and a

national guard brigade near Shcherbinovka,

Yablonovka, and Konstantinovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 45 troops,

a Kazak armoured fighting vehicle, and

two field artillery guns.

The Tsentr Group of Forces hit a mechanised brigade,

an unmanned aerial vehicle, an assault regiment of

the AFU, & a marine brigade by Krasnoarmeysk,
Novopavlovka, and Alekseyevka (Donetsk
People's Republic).

The AFU lost up to 80 troops, a Kazak armoured

fighting vehicle, and a pickup truck.

The Vostok Group of Forces ---- delivered strikes at

manpower and hardware of a marine brigade

near Bogatyr (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy losses were more than 25 servicemen,

an armoured personnel carrier, & a motor vehicle.

The Dnepr Group of Forces -- damaged units of a

mechanised brigade of the AFU and a territorial

defence brigade -- near Novodanilovka

(Zaporozhye region) & Ponyatovka

(Kherson region).

Up to 10 troops, an electronic warfare station, and

a U.S.-made AN/TPQ-36 counter-fire radar, have

been eliminated.

Operational-Tactical Aviation.... strike drones, Missile

Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces

have engaged the infrastructure of a military airfield

...ammunition and unmanned aerial vehicles depots

as well as the temporary deployment areas of the

Ukrainian armed forces, in 74 areas.

Air defence systems have shot down 104

fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

In total ---- since the beginning of the special military

operation the AFU lost 661 aircraft, 283 helicopters,

52,935 unmanned aerial vehicles, 604 anti-aircraft

missile systems, 22,970 tanks & other armoured

fighting vehicles, 1,544 MLRS combat vehicles,

23,916 field artillery guns and mortars, and

34,389 units of support military vehicles.

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Medvedchuk: Zelensky

......fell into agony

April 21st, 7am

(Vesti.ru)

Zelensky...... is pouring out personal sanctions. He
scribbles them incessantly --- not only introducing

them against journalists and political scientists

---- including against members of the "Other

Ukraine" ---- but now against artists, that

is, against his former colleagues.

Under the new sanctions ---- were cat trainer, Yuri

Kuklachev, actress Irina Apeksimova, fencer

Sofia Velikaya, skier Elena Vyalbe, singer

and actor Nikita Dzhigurda, the singer

Yaroslav Dronov (Shaman), director

Yegor Konchalovsky, actors Oskar

Kucera and Evgeny Mironov,

gymnast Nikita Nagorny,

ballet dancer, Sergei

Polunin & soloist of

the group, "Lyube."

Artist Alexander Rozenbaum, expressed the opinion

that Vladimir Zelensky has a "Spring exacerbation

of auto-immune processes."

"Simply put - an allergy to everything

Russian...", - explained the artist.

As it turned out, the drug addict Zelensky, is afraid, not

only of journalists and political scientists, but even of
Kuklachev's cats. The trainer himself, believes that

Zelensky could be compared to "a cat who took a

shit," but such parallels are offensive to cats.

"Cats are our love. We adore them --- I don't want to

compare Zelensky with a cat. Zelensky is a nit in

the guise of a cat," Yuri Kuklachev said, in an

interview with Mash.

All of this, is more like the personal revenge of a

frightened, petty and arrogant person affected

by a painful psyche, through the systematic

use of narcotic substances ---- than a

statesman's wise decision.

Zelensky -- takes his revenge on those of his former
colleagues who do not admire him as a politician.

He is exactly hyping up --- passing himself off to

the collective West as a Ukrainian, completely

without thinking about what suffering he is

condemning the Ukrainian people to.

Zelensky quarreled, not only with his former

colleagues, but also ---- with China, whose

position --- is very important to Kiev. He

imposed sanctions ,on three Chinese

companies ---- Beijing Aviation And

Aerospace Xianghui Technology

Co. Ltd, Rui Jin Machinery Co.

Ltd --- and Zhongfu Shenying

Carbon Fiber Xining Co. Ltd.

At the same time, he directly accused the PRC

of participating in the conflict.

"We have finally received information - that China is

supplying weapons to the Russian Federation. To

date.... we have general information from the

Security Service, from intelligence - about

gunpowder, artillery. I think... that next

week ....we will be able to talk about

this in more detail. We believe that

representatives of China..... are

involved.. in the production of

certain types of weapons on

the territory of Russia,"

he told reporters... at

an overdue briefing.

"China - has never supplied lethal weapons to any of the

parties to the conflict and strictly controls the export

of dual-use goods," Chinese Foreign Ministry

spokesman Lin Jian said, at a briefing,

in response to the accusations

of a political clown.

Thus, to Zelensky's diplomatic scandals --- the Chinese

one is also added. Question: what did the illegitimate

person want to achieve by doing this? Just mess it

up? So... he once again weakened the position of
Ukraine. Snitch on the Chinese - to Trump? But

the president of the United States, does not

respect him, and he is trying.. in vain.

"I'm not happy with him [Zelensky]… I don't blame him,

but I say that he didn't work in the best possible way.

I'm not a big fan. It's true. As you know, Russia is

much bigger. Its military power is much greater.

And if you are smart, you don't get involved in

wars [with Russia]," the US president said

at a briefing.

And after all, Zelensky demands the same from Trump

as from everyone else: so that he admires his absent

mind and the illusion.. that he is solving something.

Even the Brits who like Zelensky are already changing

their opinion of him. Zelensky's monopolization of

power.. is growing in Ukraine --- according to

the British magazine, The Economist.

"Ukraine's worst vulnerability.. may not be military, but

political. Since the beginning of the war, many liberal

and moderate Ukrainians ------- have faced a dilemma.

Drawing attention to the government incompetence,
corruption, or mismanagement --- risks undermining

international support. But silence means accepting

Zelenskiy's growing monopoly on power which has

sometimes... undermined the effectiveness of the

state - and even the military effort - itself.''

"The Western media and European leaders have

lifted Zelensky onto a pedestal - and turned

him into a celebrity - so we feel trapped,"

Yulia Mostovaya, the editor-in-chief of

Zerkalo Nedeli, told the publication.

"Some of Ukraine's most ardent supporters --- are

increasingly worried - that the concentration of

power may have gone too far. The presidential

administration does not want to share power

not only with opponents, but also ---- with

anyone who is considered a potential

rival. The risk is, that it undermines

---- the country's self-organizing

resilience," The Economist

writes.

Thus - the British media finish drawing Zelensky as a
hero on a planetary scale, and present him already -

as a dictator. If even London is tired of the political
clown -- he is losing the last pillars of his support.

But the British media is wrong. Zelenskiy is not

such a terrible dictator.... as they paint him.

I have already compared him to a monkey with a

grenade that has climbed to the top of power

and is afraid to come down from there.

The American side says that negotiations on Ukraine

are underway -- and Zelensky is trying to play some

role of his own, although no one asks him to. Why,

because the United States has opened a second

front against him ---- and his fate is sealed?

The answer to this question is as follows: Zelensky is a

non-independent figure, and plays by someone else's

rules. ''Zelensky lost the war, Ukraine as a state, he

has neither the strength nor the means to continue

anything further," I noted in an article: "The British

use Zelensky ----- like a monkey with a grenade."

An illegitimate non-independent figure not only on the

external contour, but also - on the internal one. His

position as dictator - is no more than an illusion.

The war has caught him in a trap, because he

does not serve his own interests at all. Any

war, is accompanied by processes of elite

change. When Zelensky went into conflict

with Russia he allowed the Nazis to enter

the country's political elite which signed

a sentence ----- for himself, as president.

Today, the political and managerial elite of Ukraine has

become those who earn money from the war, from the

blood of their fellow citizens. There is - a fierce war

going on inside the government ---- for the right to

supply weapons, for the right to send Ukrainians

to the slaughter, for the right to let them cross

the border.

The political face of today's Ukraine --- is the military
commissars who beat up people during "bagging",

generals who profit from soldiers' rations, the

politicians --- who make decisions against

their own people, for handouts from the

authorities, Nazis - who demand total

mobilization in the country ---- and

war... to the last Ukrainian.

It is this capsule that holds Zelensky's power, it is they

who he serves ------- and he does not rule the country.

Therefore, when he imposes personal sanctions, he

looks rather pathetic. He wants to scare someone,

punish them, but only he -- is scared to death of

both punishment and his own Nazi team.....

dazed by human blood.

Zelensky understands, that he is not the master for

these cannibals, but the food with which they are

ready to treat themselves – and which.... will

eventually happen.

An illegitimate person has fallen into a trap from which

he cannot escape. He has betrayed too much, he has

no friends, only enemies. The Nazi cannibal regime

that raised him to the flag - will willingly sacrifice

him as soon as the opportunity presents itself.

And, judging by the desperate antics and

state of agony, Zelensky did not have

long, to revel in illusory power.

Chairman of the Council of the

Other Ukraine Movement

Viktor Medvedchuk

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The media reported --- on the dissatisfaction

of the Ukrainian Air Force with the quality

of the F-16s supplied

April 21st, 3:41am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Ukrainian military noted the low quality of US

F-16 combat fighters supplied to the country.

This was reported on April 20th, by the

portal 19FortyFive.

According to representatives of the Ukrainian

Air Force, the aircraft do not have the

necessary components.

Also, the aircraft are equipped with outdated models

of radars, which are inferior in efficiency even to

the Soviet H-019, which are installed on

Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters.

It does not have full analogues of MLRS of the HIMARS

type, and EU countries do not intend to share tanks.

Earlier, on April 16th, it was reported that US President

Trump does not want to supply Ukraine with missiles

for the Patriot air defense system, even for money.

It was clarified that Ukrainian President Vladimir

Zelensky offered Trump...... to buy anti-aircraft

missiles worth $50 billion - but the US leader

rejected this offer. It was specified that the

money.... was to be provided by the EU

countries, from their own funds and

from ''frozen'' Russian assets.

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Slutsky ----- Zelensky promised

mirror actions, but the mirror
turned out - to be crooked

April 21st, 12:01am

(Vesti.ru)

The head of the Kiev regime, Mr Vladimir Zelensky,

promised to act in a mirror manner in connection

with the Easter truce announced by Russia, but

Ukraine ---- has repeatedly demonstrated its

inability to comply with the agreements.

This was stated by the head of the State Duma

Committee on International Affairs,

LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky.

According to him, Zelensky's political credo, is "to lie

and switch hands." Even now - the Ukrainian leader

unfoundedly accuses Russia of violating the truce

regime, and at the same time, admits that there

were no air alerts on Ukrainian territory

during this period.

"Zelensky promised to act in a mirror manner, in

response to the Easter truce announced by the

Russian president. But the mirror turned out

to be crooked," Slutsky wrote on his

Telegram channel.

He noted that the Ukrainian side is trying to appear

before the West in the "halo of a peacemaker".

"There is no faith in Kiev. The Ukrainian regime has

repeatedly demonstrated its inability to comply

with the agreements" ----- the head of the
State Duma Committee stressed.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported yesterday

that, despite the declared ceasefire, Ukrainian

armed groups carried out about 900 attacks

using unmanned aerial vehicles.

Earlier, Zelensky proposed to agree on a ban on

strikes by long-range drones and missiles on

civilian infrastructure... for 30 days.

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Zelensky declares Ukraine's readiness

to adhere to the Easter truce

April 19th, 9:55pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Ukraine is ready to adhere to the Easter truce
announced by Russia's President,

Vladimir Putin.

This was announced on Saturday, April 19th,

by Ukraine's leader, Vladimir Zelensky.

"Ukraine will act in a mirror way ----- as it will from

the Russian side. Silence in response to silence,

blows in defense against blows," he wrote in

his Telegram channel.

On April 19th, Putin declared an Easter truce. At

the same time, the head of state stressed that

the Russian military should be ready to repel

possible violations of the truce........ and

provocations by Ukrainian militants.

On the same day, The Washington Post reported

that the head of the Kiev regime initially
rejected the Russian proposal for
an Easter truce.

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The political scientist, assessed the situation at

the front -- after the armistice was established

by Nikita Khromin (night line editor)

April 19th, 9:26pm

(Lenta.ru)

The situation that developed in the special operation

zone after the truce was established - surprised the

world. This opinion was shared by political analyst

Sergey Markov, in the Telegram channel.

"The war has stopped. Silence at the front.

Well, almost silence, of course.... only

reconnaissance drones continue

to fly," the report says.

The political scientist noted that, according to various

estimates... the truce is observed by more than 90%

and this led to the world's amazement since no one
expected that it would be possible to completely

stop the fighting in a few hours.

Earlier, Putin met with Chief of the General Staff of the

Russian Armed Forces. At this meeting.. the Russian

leader announced an Easter truce in the Ukrainian

conflict. According to the head of state, Russia

assumes.... that the Ukrainian side, will
also stop the fighting.

Later, the Governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir

Saldo, accused the Armed Forces of Ukraine,
of violating the truce.

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Balance: Kiev violated the truce --- and

strikes at cities in the Kherson region

by Alexey Rybin

April 19th, 9:17pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

Ukraine has violated the truce - and is attacking

peaceful cities in the Kherson region. This was

announced in his Telegram channel, by the

Governor of the region, Vladimir Saldo.

"Today, on Easter Night the Ukrainian side - violates the

truce announced by President Vladimir Vladimirovich

Putin," he wrote.

In particular, according to Baldo, after 18:00 hours, the

Ukrainian Armed Forces recorded strikes on the city

of Alyoshki --- with FPV drones and mortar guns,

Bare Pier (kamikaze drones) and Kakhovka

(at least six drops from UAVs).

At the same time, the governor noted ----- that silence is

indeed, observed in a number of areas, and no shelling

is being conducted. Baldo concluded that even among

the Ukrainian servicemen there are those who have

heard the call for peace and "preserved humanity".

Putin announced an Easter truce with Ukraine ---- and the

suspension of hostilities, from 18.00 Moscow time --- on
April 19, to midnight on April 21. At the same time - the

Russian Defense Ministry stressed - that the ceasefire

will be observed by Kiev with only mutual steps taken.

However, even after 18 hours, the Ukrainian Armed

Forces continued to attack the Russian positions
in almost all directions.

Ukrainian and international media have acknowledged

that Kiev has actually refused to give the order --- to

cease fire.

After criticism from Western newspapers, Zelensky still

promised that Ukraine, regarding the truce, "will act in

a mirror manner."

The UN "took note" of the Easter

truce announced by Russia.

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"I haven't heard my mother's

speech for six months": the

soldiers returned from the

captivity... of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, and

shared their emotions

by Marfa Mamaeva

April 19th, 8:48pm

(Gazeta.ru)

The Russian Defense Ministry -- has posted a video on

its Telegram channel showing the soldiers returned

from Ukrainian captivity.

"Today is the day of our exchange, when we returned

to our home country, to Russia. Finally. Someone

waited a long time, someone had a little less,

someone tougher, someone easier. But, we

still came back," one of the soldiers said.

He added that his girlfriend and parents were waiting

for him. Another soldier admitted that he did not

believe that he was on the exchange lists

and still does not believe.

"I haven't heard my mother's speech in six months. At

home, my mother, father, friends, relatives," he said.

On April 19th, Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners

according to the formula "246 for 246". As a gesture

of goodwill, the Russian Federation handed over 31

wounded prisoners of war to the republic, in

exchange for 15 of its military personnel

in need of urgent medical care.

The Russian military returned from captivity are still

in Belarus. There.. they receive psychological and

medical assistance. In addition - soldiers will be

able to call their relatives. Subsequently they

will be transported to Russia.

The Ministry of Defense thanked the United Arab

Emirates for mediating the "Easter" exchange

of prisoners of war.

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Senator Dzhabarov: Zelensky will be prevented

from observing the Easter truce by the Nazis

by Elena Akimova

April 19th, 7:05pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

Senator Dzhabarov: Zelensky will be prevented

from observing the Easter truce by the Nazis.

Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov answered who will prevent

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky from observing

the Easter truce. The head of Ukraine said that he

supports the decision, and the answer will

be mirrored.

According to the senator, we should expect

provocations from the Nazis, since these

detachments -- are not controlled. Given

their position and unauthorized actions,

Vladimir Zelensky will not have the

opportunity to influence them.

"There are a lot of independent Nazi detachments

that can do the opposite," Dzhabarov said in an

interview with NEWS.ru.

In Ukraine, the Easter truce was supported.

And Western media say that this decision

is a diplomatic victory, Russia has

demonstrated its readiness to

cease fire ---- if there is a

consonant decision.

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Putin declares Easter truce

April 19th, 2:47pm

(RT.ru)

Russia's leader Vladimir Putin, announced

the introduction of an Easter truce. This,

is reported by the Kremlin press service.

"Guided by humanitarian considerations, today - from

18 hours to zero hours from Sunday to Monday, the

Russian side declares an Easter truce,"

the publication says.

The President ordered the troops to stop all military

operations for the designated period. At the same

time, the Russian Armed Forces must be ready

-- to repel violations by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine and respond to any provocations

by the enemy.

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The Russian army ------- liberated the

Oleshnya farm in the Kursk region

April 19th, 12:15pm

(Vesti.ru)

The armed forces of the Russian Federation liberated

the Oleshnya farm in the Kursk region, the Ministry

of Defense of the Russian Federation reported in

its Telegram channel.

The ministry clarified that the settlement in the

Russian region was liberated by the efforts

of the Northern group of troops.

"Units of the group of forces "North", in the course of

active offensive operations, liberated the village of

Oleshnya in the Kursk region," the report says.

In addition, according to the Russian Defense Ministry,

Russian troops defeated the formations of the tank,

mechanized, amphibious assault brigades.. of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as units of the

teroborona brigade and the assault regiment
of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area
of the village of Gornal.

On the eve the Russian Defense Ministry reported

that the fighters of the group of troops "North"

defeated the positions of a tank and two

amphibious assault brigades of the

Ukrainian army - in the areas of

Gornal village and Oleshnya.

And on Saturday morning, sources in law enforcement

agencies told TASS that the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

despite the enormous losses, are still trying to cling

to the section of the state border... near Oleshnya.

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IAEA Chief urges restraint.. after

Ukrainian Armed Forces attack

on Zaporizhia NPP

April 18th, 12:12am

(Izvestia.ru)

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency

(IAEA), Rafael Grossi, called for military restraint

after Ukraine's strike on the Zaporizhia nuclear

power plant (ZAES). The corresponding

statement was published on the

organization's website

on April 17th.

"Any attempt to attack a nuclear facility, using drones

can have serious consequences. Although offensive

drones can be relatively small, they can have

serious consequences for nuclear safety,

such as causing fires or structural

damage. I continue to call ...for

maximum military restraint -

in the vicinity of all nuclear

facilities," Grossi said.

The report also clarifies that --- after the incident, the

IAEA requested access to the alleged crash site of

the Ukrainian drone. At the same time, the

agency's representatives were shown

the consequences of the Ukrainian

attack on the facility.

It is reported that as a result of the attack, a fire

started at the crash site. At the same time,

both victims and damage to buildings,

were avoided.

On April 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched three

drone strikes - on the satellite city of Zaporizhia NPP

Energodar, in the Zaporizhia region. According to

the mayor, one of the drones was shot down by

military police officers, the second drone was

suppressed by an electronic warfare system

(EW), the 3rd exploded in the treetops. As

a result of the attack, a vehicle

was damaged.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria

Zakharova said on February 13 ------ that the

Ukrainian Armed Forces were terrorizing

the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant.

According to her, the Russian side is doing

everything possible to ensure security

at the station.

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In the DPR, a child was killed

in a kamikaze UAV attack

April 18th, 12:07am

(RT.ru)

The boy was killed in a kamikaze UAV attack

on the village of Volodarskoye in the DPR.

Information about this appeared in the Telegram

channel of the Department of the Government

of the Republic for documenting war crimes

of Ukraine.

"As a result of a kamikaze UAV attack on Volodarsky

Street, a child — a boy born in 2015 - was killed,"

the report says.

On April 16th, two people were injured,

in a UAV attack on the Ivanovo region.

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Nebenzia: called the possibility of

a ceasefire in Ukraine unrealistic

April 17th, 11pm

(Izvestia.ru)

A ceasefire in Ukraine, currently, does not seem

realistic. This was stated on April 17th, by

Russia's Permanent Representative to

the United Nations (UN) -

Vasily Nebenzya.

According to the diplomat, the conflict settlement

process is complicated ---- by Kiev's violation of

agreements on the mutual cessation of strikes

on energy infrastructure.

"We had an attempt at a limited cease-fire --- on the

energy infrastructure, which was not respected

by the Ukrainian side," he told reporters,

after closed UN consultations.

On March 27th, Vasily Nebenzya -- declared Russia's

unwavering authority in the UN. He noted that the

respect of the UN member states for the Russian

Federation has only grown due to Moscow's firm

and independent position in defending

its interests.

Russia is perceived as the guardian of the foundations

of the organization - and a just defender of weak and

oppressed peoples.

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Senior Lieutenant Popenkov commanded

the assault on the AFU observation post

April 17th, 10:54pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Senior Lieutenant Alexey Popenkov commanded a unit

of the Russian Armed Forces during the battle for the

liberation of a settlement in the zone of a special

military operation (SVO).

The unit was advancing..... deep into the defense of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, when Popenkov discovered a
camouflaged observation post and an enemy machine-

gun crew. Two assault groups were immediately sent

to them, one of which was personally led by a senior

lieutenant. As a result of the successful attack from

the flanks, the enemy was forced to retreat.

Popenkov ordered to continue advancing. The Armed

Forces of Ukraine - having lost a favorable position,
continued to retreat and lost a significant part of

their personnel. As a result ---- Popenkov's

competent actions --- contributed to

the liberation of the settlement.

The Russian Defense Ministry also noted the courage

and professionalism of the Guards private Sergei

Stepanov --- who organized communication

between the regiment's command and

the assault units of the Russian

Armed Forces.

During the advance of the Russian troops -- the enemy

opened mortar fire, trying to return to the abandoned

positions. The communication line was damaged.

Stepanov, realizing the need for an urgent resumption of

communication between the units --- and the command,

moved to the damage site despite the ongoing shelling

and attacks by Ukrainian FPV drones. Guards private

quickly restored the communication line, replacing

the damaged equipment.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 17th, 1pm

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

In Belgorod direction, units of the Sever Group of

Forces engaged formations of two mechanised

brigades, one air assault brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, & three territorial defence

brigades close to Miropolskoye, Prokhody,

Ryasnoye, and Novodmitrovka

(Sumy region).

The AFU losses were up to 65 troops, one tank, three

armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and

six field artillery guns. Two ammunition depots

were destroyed.

Units of the Zapad Group of Forces ------- took more

advantageous lines and positions. Russian troops

delivered strikes at manpower and hardware of

two mechanised brigades.. and one assault

brigade near Yampol (Donetsk People's

Republic), Olgovka, and Borovaya

(Kharkov region).

The AFU losses - were up to 240 troops, one tank, three

armoured fighting vehicles, five motor vehicles, three

field artillery guns, and one Kvertus electronic

warfare station. Three enemy ammunition

depots, were destroyed.

The Yug Group of Forces' units improved the tactical

situation. Russian troops hit clusters of the enemy's

manpower - & hardware of 4 mechanised brigades

of the AFU, 1 territorial defence brigade, and one

National Guard brigade, near Katerinovka,

Poltavka, Seversk, and Yablonovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses -- were up to 320 troops, five armoured

fighting vehicles, seven motor vehicles, and six field

artillery guns. Six ammunition depots -----

were neutralised.

As a result of active actions, units of the Tsentr

Group of Forces --- liberated Preobrazhenka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

Russian troops launched attacks on the formations of

three mechanised brigades, one assault brigade, one

unmanned aerial defence brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine --- and two National Guard

brigades - close to Ulyanovka, Uspenovka,

Krasnoarmeysk, Novoekonomicheskoye,

and Mirolyubovka (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses were more than 385 troops, three

armoured fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles,

and five field artillery guns.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces ----- continued

advancing --- into the depth of enemy defences.

Russian troops delivered strikes at manpower

and hardware of two mechanised brigades

and one air assault brigade, near Karla

Marksa, Zelyonoye Pole, Zeleny Kut,

and Shevchenko (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses -- were up to 130 troops, one armoured

fighting vehicle, two motor vehicles, two field artillery

guns, and two electronic warfare stations.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces engaged formations

of two mechanised brigades of the AFU ....and two

territorial defence brigades - by Novodanilovka,

Kamenskoye (Zaporozhye region), Tomarino,

and Nikolskoye (Kherson region).

The AFU losses were more than 90 troops, nine motor

vehicles, an artillery gun, and one electronic warfare

station. Three enemy ammunition depots ---

were destroyed.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial

vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian

Groups of Forces engaged the infrastructure of a

military airfield, an unmanned aerial vehicle

manufacturing enterprise, an uncrewed

surface vehicle depot as well as AFU

temporary deployment areas and

foreign mercenaries.... in

143 areas.

Air defence systems shot down five JDAM guided

bombs and three HIMARS MLRS projectiles as

well as 204 fixed-wing UAVs.

In total ---- since the beginning of the special military
operation, the AFU losses, amounted to 661 aircraft,
283 helicopters, 52,293 unmanned aerial vehicles -

601 anti-aircraft missile systems, 22,876 tanks &

other armoured fighting vehicles... 1,536 MLRS

combat vehicles, 23,741 field artillery guns

and mortars, and 34,203 units of special

military vehicles.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports on

--- repelling AFU attempt. to invade

Russian territory in Kursk region

April 17th, 12:30pm

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

continue the operation ---- to neutralise AFU

formations on the territory of Kursk region.

During offensive actions --- units of the Sever Group of
Forces defeated formations of 1 mechanised brigade,
one air assault brigade, and five territorial defence

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to

Gornal, Velikaya Rybitsa, Zapselye, Miropolye,

Sadki, Yunakovka, and Yablonovka, in the

Sumy region.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, unmanned

aerial vehicles, and artillery fire, engaged AFU

manpower and hardware ....close to Belovody,

Vladimirovka, Novaya Sech, Osoyevka, Sadki,

Yunakovka, and Yablonovka, in Sumy region.

During the past 24 hours, the AFU losses were up to

165 troops, two tanks, one infantry fighting vehicle,

five armoured fighting vehicles, 12 motor vehicles,

and three artillery guns.

Since the beginning of hostilities in Kursk direction, the

AFU losses amounted to more than 74,780 troops, 410

tanks..... 334 infantry fighting vehicles, 305 armoured

personnel carriers, 2,277 armoured fighting vehicles,

2,734 motor vehicles..... 618 artillery guns, 57 MLRS
launchers including 15 of HIMARS & seven of MLRS

made by the US, 28 anti-aircraft missile launchers,

1 self-propelled anti-aircraft system, 10 transport
-loading vehicles... 125 EW stations, 18 counter-

battery warfare radars, 12 air defence radars,

57 units of engineering and other materiel,

including 23 counter-obstacle vehicles,

one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, five

bridge launchers, one engineering

reconnaissance vehicle ------ plus

15 armoured recovery vehicles,

and a command post vehicle.

The operation to neutralise the
AFU units ---- is in progress.

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Klitschko's assistant Prokopov is

accused of sending evaders

from Ukraine to Europe

April 17th, 7:55am

(Vesti.ru)

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National

Police --- have filed charges against the suspended

deputy Mayor of Kiev, Vladimir Prokopov. He is

suspected of sending evaders to Europe.

The official is suspected of organizing schemes for

the illegal transfer of conscripts to Europe, the

RBC-Ukraine news agency reports,

citing sources.

Novosti also informs -- that this information

is confirmed by law enforcement agencies.

Prokopov served as deputy mayor, but - in October 2024,

the head of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko, suspended him from

his duties -- after the publication of an investigation

by journalists about the real estate of Prokopov's

relatives.... which appeared during his years in

the administration.

In December last year, the SBU detained in Kiev,

the politician Alexander Sukhanov - head of the

Odessa cell of the Udar party, of the mayor of

Kiev, Vitali Klitschko. He is suspected.... of

receiving a $ 1 million bribe.

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Vodolatsky: The Ukrainian Armed Forces carry

away the bodies of mercenaries from the

battlefield...... to hide the fact of

their participation

April 17th, 7:51am

(Vesti.ru)

The First Deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee

on CIS Affairs, Viktor Vodolatsky, said that the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, first of all, take out the bodies of

dead mercenaries from the battlefield ------ while

leaving their wounded soldiers.

The reason for this, is the desire to hide the fact of

the participation of foreign military personnel in

the fighting on the side of Kiev.

The parliamentarian told TASS about this.

According to him, the peak of the arrival of foreign

mercenaries occurred at the beginning of 2022,

when foreign speech was heard on the entire

contact line. Currently, the main forces of

mercenaries ---- are concentrated in the

Krasnoarmeysky and chasovoyarsky

directions.

"The Ukrainian so-called sonderkommands --- they

leave their wounded and dead, but they take out

the wounded and killed mercenaries, from the

battlefield, so that we don't record the fact

that mercenaries ---- are coming here in

droves -- from all over the world,"

Vodolatsky stressed.

In addition, the deputy reported on the situation in the

St. Nicholas Belogorsky monastery -- in the village of

Gornal, Kursk region, where about 300 mercenaries

fighting on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

were blocked. They refused to surrender, as they

came.... "to hunt people".

"About 300 terrorists who are there, have no desire to

give up, because they are punishers who have more

than one ruined life of civilians on their hands,

and they understand what awaits them,"

Vodolatsky said.

Vodolatsky noted that this practice of the Ukrainian

command, demonstrates rigidity and cynicism in

the conduct of hostilities.

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Odessa resident, Stoyanov - who arrived

in Russia by boat - called on Ukrainians

---- to flee from mobilization

April 17th, 7:39am

(Vesti.ru)

Odessa resident, Vladislav Stoyanov, who escaped

from Ukraine, by crossing the Dnieper River on a

boat, called on his compatriots ----- to leave the

country, in order to avoid violent mobilization.

In the summer of 2024, Stoyanov and his friend, swam

across the Dnieper River in a rubber boat, and ended

up on the Kinburn Spit, where they surrendered to

Russian army soldiers.

"Ukraine Citizens, try by all means to avoid mobilization

and get to neighbouring countries as soon as possible,

because every day you have less chances to get out

of this situation - at least alive and unharmed," the

Odessa resident told RIA Novosti.

At the moment, both Ukrainians are in a penal colony, in

Adygea. There they are serving a nine-month sentence

for illegally crossing the Russian border, by a group
of persons, by prior agreement.

A General mobilization in Ukraine was announced, on
February 24, 2022. On April 16, 2025, the Verkhovna
Rada ---- voted to extend general mobilization, and

martial law in the country - until August 6, 2025.

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Sub fighter: a mercenary from Mexico escaped,

leaving subordinate soldiers of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine ...to die

April 17th, 6:52am

(Vesti.ru)

The Mexican mercenary escaped ------ leaving the

subordinates of the Ukrainian soldiers to die in

their positions. This --- was stated by the

commander of the assault platoon of

the 5th Guards separate motorized

rifle brigade, named after A.V.

Zakharchenko --- of the 51st

Guards Army of the central

group of troops with the

call sign Sab.

The fighter said - that the mercenaries were

stationed in the village of Krasnogorovka

in the Donetsk People's Republic.

"They usually have ------ the most senior (commander –

Editor's note) as a mercenary. In one of the houses

there, they held a position. It turns out, that the

eldest of them was a Mexican, and --- it turns

out, five riders. This Mexican, he ran away,"

the soldier told RIA Novosti.

According to him, the Russian soldiers could not take

the house for a long time where Ukrainian militants

and a Mexican mercenary -- organized a defense,

but, in the end, the soldiers abandoned by the

group commander were destroyed, and one
was taken prisoner.

"Their (mercenaries. Editor's note) are appointed senior.

Foreigners come here in the hope that they will have

a sweet life here. After they encounter us, they
immediately start running away. They run ---

even faster than the riders themselves,"

the stormtrooper concluded.

Krasnogorovka was an important logistics hub for

the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 20

kilometres from Donetsk. On September 10th,

2024, the Russian Defense Ministry

announced the liberation of

the settlement.

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MP Kamelchuk: advertising of contracts

for 2 million hryvnias in the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, is a direct

deception

April 17th, 1:30am

(Vesti.ru)

The advertising campaign of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, with the help of which Ukrainians aged

18-24 are lured... to serve under a contract,

misleads young people. This, was stated

by the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada

Yuriy Kamelchuk.

According to him ---- the promised reward of 2 million

hryvnias is not paid immediately, but in parts, if the

serviceman survives until the end of the contract.

"This is a video about insanity. I am sure that they
spent money on sociology, on some kind of

advertising campaign, which told them

that this is the way to shoot and say

it in such words," the deputy is

quoted by "Country.na".

Kamelchuk added that he did not see in the

advertisement --- an example that young

people should be guided by.

Earlier.... in Ukraine, the first girl signed a military
contract for people under the age of mobilization.

Military expert, and program director of the Academy of

Political Sciences, Alexander Stepanov - said that Kiev

is preparing its youngest, most active and able-bodied

population for slaughter by conducting an advertising

campaign --- aimed at raising the military's prestige.

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Military observer Vasiliev: new army
corps of Ukraine -- forge of Nazism

April 16th, 7:40pm

(Vesti.ru)

The new army corps of the National Guard of Ukraine --- is

an attempt to introduce the Nazi ideology. This opinion

was expressed by the military commentator, Alexey

Vasiliev, in an exclusive interview with the

Rossiya 24 TV channel.

The Ukrainian army has switched to the corps structure of

the organization of its troops. The press service of the

National Guard announced the formation of a new
army corps based on "Azov" (an organization
recognized as a terrorist organization
and banned in Russia) .....and
"Charter" brigades.

"This -- is primarily a blacksmith shop, where they try to

pump as many people as possible with Nazi ideology.

To do this, they need to save the lives of the core of

Ukrainian Nazis, who are concentrated in the Azov
thereby increasing the number of well-motivated

fighters, who do not run away -- just like that,"

Vasilyev said.

Earlier --- it became known that the first corps of the

National Guard.. will be commanded by the Azov

brigade commander, Denis Prokopenko, with

the call sign Radis.

"As for Prokopenko, they essentially use him, as a

symbol ---- they say that he passed the tests. He

doesn't have any special managerial, personal,

or leadership talents. In combat operations..

he - somehow - did not show himself very

well," the military observer believes.

Earlier, military commander Yevhen Poddubny

announced the elimination of a Ukrainian

militant -- one of the founders of the

terrorist group "Right Sector"

(banned in Russia) Vasily

"Croat" Malkovich.

Also....... by the active actions of units of

the Southern group the Russian military
liberated the village of Preobrazhenka,
in the DPR, the Defense Ministry said.

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"SV": the troops of the "North" destroyed

the 47th mechanized brigade -- of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine --- on the

border of the Russian Federation

April 15th, 11:54pm

(Vesti.ru)

Fighters of the group of troops "North" of the Armed

Forces of Russia ------ neutralized the 47th separate

mechanized brigade (OMBr) of the Ukrainian army.

This is reported by the Telegram channel "North Wind".

The article clarifies that the liquidation of the AFU

unit occurred on the border of the Belgorod and

Sumy regions.

"Where did the 47th Separate Infantry Division of the#
Armed Forces of Ukraine go?! It was ---- destroyed,"

the publication says.

According to the channel, the same fate befell the

"1.5 thousand invaders" who tried to enter the

Krasnoyaruzhsky district of the

Belgorod region.

Shortly before that, the Pacer drone of the Sever group

of troops destroyed military equipment and a cluster

of Ukrainian servicemen in the border areas of the

Kursk region.

Representatives of the group of troops "North" said

that the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

continue to try to get into the territory of the

Belgorod region, but are destroyed by the

Russian military.

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Lieutenant Mil --- opened the calculation

of the AFU artillery gun in the SVO zone

April 15th, 10:35pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Guards Junior Sergeant Pavel Tymchuk -- commanded

the calculation of the multiple launch rocket system
combat vehicle & received the coordinates of the

concentration of equipment and reserves of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, which were going
to attack Russian positions.

Tymchuk, recognizing the enemy's plan to attack from

the flank, imperceptibly moved the combat vehicle to

a new firing position, aimed -- and fired. The MLRS

salvo caused serious damage to the enemy, and

the Ukrainian Armed Forces were forced to

abandon the idea of attacking Russian

positions and hastily retreated.

The Russian Defense Ministry ---also noted the

professionalism of Lieutenant Maxim Mil, who

performed combat tasks of conducting aerial

reconnaissance and correcting artillery fire

using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

He conducted surveillance at night - and the visibility

was worsened by increased cloud cover. The Armed

Forces of Ukraine used electronic warfare, which

also interfered with intelligence.

Despite all the difficulties, the lieutenant found the

position of an artillery piece with the calculation

of the APU. Mil determined the coordinates of

the target's location and passed them on to

the Russian gunners -- and then adjusted

the fire. As a result, the combat vehicle

and the AFU crew were destroyed.

Earlier on April the 15th, the Russian Defense Ministry

reported ---- that Senior Sergeant Vladimir Ukhanev

provided uninterrupted and stable communication

in the battalion tactical group of the Armed

Forces of the Russian Federation and

restored the communications

equipment... damaged by

enemy mortar fire.

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Norway ----- allowed Odessa to come

under the control of Russian troops

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

April 15th, 10:12pm

(Lenta.ru)

Odessa may come under the control of Russian troops,

and the United States will not prevent this, writes the

Norwegian website Steigan.

"US President Donald Trump - has not yet specified the

contours of the peace agreement on the ground, and

he will willingly agree with such a decision -- if he

considers that he will receive the compensation

due, in other areas," the journalist admitted.

According to the author of the article, the reunification

of Odessa with Russia ------- will make military and

commercial navigation in the Black Sea safer.

Earlier, the former chief of staff of the US Secretary of

State Lawrence Wilkerson said that Russia should

take control of Odessa - and cut off Ukraine
from the Black Sea.

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The Ukrainian woman - chased the car

of military commissars and beat them

off her husband, the skirmish was

caught on video

by Anatoly Kazantsev

April 15th, 8:35pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

In Kharkiv, a woman saved her husband from

employees of the territorial recruitment

centre ----- who tried to mobilize him.

The corresponding video was published

by the news source - "Country.na".

The skirmish occurred in the courtyard

of one of the houses.

Military commissars noticed the man, tied him up

and loaded him into their car. The incident was

witnessed by local residents, among whom,

was the wife of the Ukrainian.

The woman chased the car and beat off her husband

from the employees of the shopping centre.

The man was released, and the military

commissars ....preferred to leave.

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The Azov brigade - became a corps

of the National Guard of Ukraine

April 15th, 1:17pm

(RT.ru)

The Azov brigade* was re-formed into the

corps of the National Guard of Ukraine.

"The National Guard of Ukraine - has created two corps

headed by the commander of the 12th special purpose

brigade "Azov" Colonel Denis Prokopenko (Radis) and

the commander of the 13th operational brigade

"Charter" Colonel Igor Obolensky,"

TASS reports.

Earlier, Russian presidential press Secretary, Dmitry

Peskov, noted that nationalists like "Azov" are

gaining strength in Ukraine.

In March, the Ukrainian formation of the 3rd Assault

Brigade (formerly the Azov National Regiment)

announced that it was now called the

3rd Army Corps.

* "Azov" - the organization is recognized as a terrorist

organization by the decision of the Supreme Court
of the Russian Federation dated 02.08.2022.

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Russian Defense Ministry: during the day,

the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about

1,215 servicemen

April 15th, 11:48am

(Vesti.ru)

The total losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)

in the special military operation zone over the past

day amounted to 1,215 people, the Russian

Defense Ministry said.

According to the ministry, in the Belgorod direction, the

AFU units were defeated by fighters of the North group

of Troops. The enemy lost up to 90 servicemen, three

armoured combat vehicles, four vehicles and the

same number of field artillery pieces.

Units of the Zapad group of forces ------- improved their

tactical position, destroying more than 250 Ukrainian

soldiers, a Snatch armoured combat vehicle, four

vehicles and five field artillery pieces produced

by NATO countries, the Russian Defense

Ministry said.

"Four electronic warfare stations and three

ammunition depots were destroyed," the

Defense Ministry said, in a summary.

It is noted ------ that units of the Yug group of forces

destroyed a Swedish-made CV-90 infantry fighting

vehicle, an M113 armoured personnel carrier and

a US-made HMMWV armoured car, plus 10 field

artillery pieces, as well as two warehouses

of materiel --- and a fuel depot.

The losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

amounted to more than 285 servicemen.

The Russian Defense Ministry clarified... that the troops

of the "Central" group.. continued to delve deeper into

the enemy's defenses. As a result of their coordinated

actions, Ukrainian units lost more than 335 personnel,

four armoured combat vehicles, two pickup trucks

and seven field artillery pieces.

The report also says that units of the "Eastern" group

of troops destroyed up to 155 militants of the Kiev

regime army, two armoured vehicles, a pickup

truck and two field artillery pieces.

Units of the Dnipro group of forces ---- hit nine vehicles,

three artillery pieces, two electronic warfare stations,

AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery radar station, and three

ammunition depots.

Also in this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost

up to 100 servicemen, according to the report.

On the night of April 15th, Russian air defense systems

eliminated 115 drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU). over the territory of the Moscow Region,

Kursk, Voronezh, Bryansk and Orel regions.

Telegram channel SHOT reported that a series of

explosions occurred in Kursk. According to local

residents, one of the Ukrainian drones --- hit a

residential building. An 85-year-old woman

was killed and nine other people were

injured in an attack on the Kursk

region, the Kursk Regional

Police Department said.

__________________________

MOD: The Russian Armed Forces attacked

the infrastructure of the military airfield

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

April 15th, 11:37am

(Vesti.ru)

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked

the military airfield facilities of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU), as well as enemy concentrations of

manpower and equipment in 144 districts, the

Russian Defense Ministry said.

According to the report of the Defense Ministry, tactical

aircraft, attack drones, rocket troops and artillery

were used to destroy military facilities.

At the same time, the Russian military hit the assembly

shops of multiple launch rocket systems and attack

UAVs, the training centre for drone operators, as

well as the temporary deployment points of

Ukrainian militants.

Russian air defense systems shot down four JDAM

guided aerial bombs, five HIMARS multiple launch

rocket systems, and 304 aircraft-type drones,

the ministry said.

Earlier it became known that over the past day, the

Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked Russian energy

infrastructure facilities six times --- in violation of

agreements. So, in the Bryansk region, due to

damage --- as a result of shelling, the

Solovyovka complete transformer

substation of the Bryanskenergo

branch of PJSC Rosseti Centre

& the 10 kV high-voltage line

of the Khvoshchevskaya

complete transformer

substation.... were

disconnected.

Residents of Sevsky district

were left without electricity.

In addition, as a result of the repeated attack of

a Ukrainian UAV on the Vinogradovo electric

substation in the Kherson region, about

56,000people in 108 settlements ---

were left without electricity.

______________________________________

The APU drone hit the house in Kursk,

where the military commander of the

VGTRK, Bernwald, was located

April 15th, 11:15am

(Vesti.ru)

One of the drones that attacked Kursk --- hit the house

where VGTRK war correspondent Stanislav Bernwald

was staying. This was announced on the air of the

program "60 minutes" --- on the TV channel

"Russia", by the journalist himself.

He said that Kursk was attacked by a large number of

drones and it was not possible to intercept them all,

but despite this, the fighters of the air defense

forces performed their work perfectly.

"I was getting ready for bed, practically, before leaving,

but it turned out that ---- at that moment I heard a
characteristic buzzing and a blow to our house.

That is, this is straight. I immediately jumped

down, looked, the fire started below. Well,

accordingly, people began to go down to

the basement in order to hide. And so a

whole series of blows began. We heard

at least 15-20," the military

commander said.

Footage of the consequences of the attack

on the Kursk high-rise buildings of

Ukrainian UAVs has already

been published.

__________________________________________

TASS: militants from the elite brigade of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying

to escape from the Gornal monastery

April 15th, 10:45am

(Vesti.ru)

In the Kursk region, the tense situation continues

around the St. Nicholas Belogorsky Monastery

in the village of Gornal.

According to Russian law enforcement agencies,

the Ukrainian military stationed on the territory

of the monastery are suffering significant

losses and are trying to leave

their positions.

"In the area of the monastery, the Ukrainian Armed

Forces are suffering significant losses. Scattered

groups of the enemy --- voluntarily leave their

positions and try to escape to the territory

of the Sumy region," a source in the

security forces told TASS.

The source clarified --- that we are talking about

servicemen of the elite 82nd separate airborne

assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In addition, former prisoners from the 129th

separate territorial defense Brigade, are

used as detachments.

Earlier, it was reported, that Russian troops are storming

the monastery -- which became the last fortified area of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in the region. According

to available information, about 300 Ukrainian soldiers

are blocked in the monastery. All the roads leading to

the complex, are under fire control of Russian units.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine refused to negotiate.

The monastery is located near the border with Ukraine,

about 14 kilometres from Sudzha city. According to

sources, the religious site is connected to the

Sumy region... by an underground tunnel,

which is used for evacuations and the

delivery of ammunition.

________________________________________

TASS: the Russian army --- destroyed the

assault troops of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces deployed to Oleshna

April 15th, 9:23am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation eliminated
Ukrainian assault troops ---- during their transfer from

Yunakovka, Sumy region, to Oleshna, Kursk region.

This has not happened on the territory of

Ukraine - yet.

This is reported by TASS. According to the agency, the

elimination of the enemy was made just during the

transportation of servicemen of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine.

"The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried

to transfer several assault groups of Ukrainian

paratroopers from Yunakovka, Sumy region,

in the direction of the Oleshnya farm.

''Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were

destroyed on the territory of Ukraine," the

resource --- quotes the statement of an

interlocutor from the security forces

of the Russian Federation.

Before dawn, the Russian Armed Forces launched a

strike on Sumy, as a result of which, according to

the Russian side, about 200 Ukrainian soldiers

were killed. This happened at the moment
of their solemn awarding.

It is noted that among those who were at the place

of arrival was, among others, the command of the

operational-tactical group "Seversk".

__________________________________________

Mayor of Kursk Kotlyarov: we determine

the number of defeats: from the attack

of drones by Ukraine's Armed Forces

April 15th, 7:47am

(Vesti.ru)

In Kursk, the consequences of a massive attack by

UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ----- are being

eliminated. The authorities determine the number

of defeats, said the acting mayor of Kursk ,
Sergey Kotlyarov, on the air of the TV
channel "Russia 24".

The enemy sent dozens of drones --- to residential

buildings in Kursk. As a result, one woman was

killed and nine others were injured.

"We are now determined, by the number... of defeats,"

said Sergey Kotlyarov. ''All our services, when it is

light, will go to the place, according to residents

...describe the affected places, damage, and

everything will be recorded. All necessary

assistance will be provided to residents

- we are working. We have deployed

temporary accommodation points."

Ukrainian UAV strikes resulted in fires in several

houses. One of the attacks hit an ambulance

garage, where 11 cars were damaged.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Kursk region --- opened

a telephone hotline after the attack of UAVs by the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

_____________________________

Three scouts of the Russian Armed Forces

....put to flight the special forces of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine --- in the

Zaporozhye direction

April 15th, 6:14am

(Vesti.ru)

Three scouts ---- from the 392nd regiment of the 19th

division of the Dnepr group of the Russian Armed

Forces forced a unit of the 11th brigade of

special forces of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine to leave their positions near

the village of Pyatikhatki in the

Zaporozhye region.

This was reported by Russian soldiers

who took part in the operation.

According to the scout with the call sign "Ponura", a

group of three people — "Lot"," Sokol "and" Ponura "

- discovered the enemy and engaged him in battle.

"We threw grenades at them. I can't say for sure -- about

the two-hundredth, but we heard the wheezing. There

were some wounded. I think it's pretty hard. This,

was our fight. We won," the fighter with the call

sign Ponura, told RIA Novosti.

The scout with the call sign Sokol noted that the

decision to attack was made within the group.

When the battle began, and the Russian

military... began to throw grenades at

the enemy dugout, the AFU fighters

tried to throw them back.

"They offered to surrender, but then they started shooting

at us. It turned out that there were far from mobilized

people working there. These grenades, they threw

back. A day later, we went there and there was

no one there," Sokol added.

Earlier it was reported that Russian UAVs isolated

groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

Zaporozhye direction.

______________________________

Air defense forces destroyed 115 APU drones

in the sky over the regions of the Russian

Federation overnight

April 15th, 5:28am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian air defense systems, eliminated 115 drones of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the sky over five

Russian regions over the past night, most of them,

were shot down in the sky over the Kursk region,

the Russian Defense Ministry said.

The Russian Defense Ministry clarifies in its Telegram

channel that 109 drones - were shot down over the

Kursk region. Three more drones were destroyed

over the Voronezh Region, and air defense

systems intercepted - and destroyed one

drone each in the sky over the territory

of the Moscow Region, Bryansk and

Orel regions.

Telegram channel SHOT reported that, on the night of

April 15th, a series of explosions occurred in Kursk.

According to local residents, one of the Ukrainian

drones hit a residential building.

An 85-year-old woman was killed and nine other people

were injured in an attack on the Kursk region, the

Kursk Regional Police Department said.

Telegram channel Baza, in turn, reports that at least

five high-rise buildings were affected by drone

attacks in this region, and fires started in

some houses. In addition, one of the

strikes hit an ambulance garage in

Kursk: 11 cars were damaged.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Kursk region

on Tuesday morning..... launched a hotline.

A day earlier, Russian air defense systems destroyed

52 Ukrainian drones overnight. Most of them were

shot down over the Bryansk region - 33.

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Another region of Ukraine - asked for

the wing of the Russian Federation

April 15th, 4:41am

(onura.news)

The head of the Kharkiv region, Vitaly Ganchev,

expressed his support for the idea of holding
a referendum on joining Russia.

He also stressed the need

for a thorough study of

public opinion on

this issue.

"For residents of the Kharkiv region, citizenship.... does

not matter now, it will be decided not only by citizens

who have already received Russian citizenship....

there are people who now live in Kharkiv, they

are under occupation. I am sure that not all

of them - but many people - if they could

ask us this question, they would also

ask it," Ganchev said.

By the way, as the head of the Russian administration

pointed out, such questions and requests are

constantly addressed to him. And the

answer he gives ---- is just one.

"I'm totally on their side. Everything will depend on the

real desire of people, the residents, it should be their

political will. Of course --- we will refer to public

opinion, and such are the wishes of citizens

— this is the very public opinion that I am

talking about. It will be necessary.. to

study it in more detail --- and on a

large scale," Vitaly Ganchev

summed up.

REFERENDUM ON JOINING RUSSIA:

GANCHEV EXPRESSED SUPPORT

FOR KHARKIV RESIDENTS

Earlier it became known about the forced evacuation

of residents of the Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian

security forces took such measures: because

of the approach...... of the front line.

_____________________________________________

A civilian was injured --- due to the shelling
of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Selidovo
in the DPR

April 14th, 11:07pm

(RT.ru)

A civilian was injured as a result of the shelling of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces ---- in Selidovo, in the DPR.

Information about this - appeared in the Telegram

channel of the Department of the administration

of the head and government of the DPR -- for

documenting the war crimes of Ukraine.

"Selidovo locality (Krasnoarmeysky Municipal District):

A man born in 1967 was wounded on Gaidar Street,"

the report says.

Earlier, a resident of Selidovo told about cases

of the rape of women - by AFU militants.

In addition, an evacuated resident of the city named

Alexander, told about the shooting of civilians by

Ukrainian servicemen.

__________________________________________

Junior Sergeant Nurseitov - took out

two wounded comrades from under

the fire of Ukraine's Armed Forces

April 15th, 10:04pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Senior Sergeant Vladimir Ukhanev -------- provided

uninterrupted and stable communications in the

battalion tactical group of the Armed Forces of

the Russian Federation (AFR) and restored the

communications equipment damaged by

enemy mortar fire.

During their retreat, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

fired mortars at Russian units ---- and damaged

communications equipment, which disrupted

communication in the group.

Ukhanev, realizing the need for an immediate
restoration of communication, moved to
the place of damage.

The senior sergeant, having all the necessary skills,

quickly got to the right point and restored the radio

network. Thanks to this, the Russian servicemen

were able to transmit the coordinates of the

AFU firing positions --- and successfully

eliminate them.

The Russian Defense Ministry also noted ------- the

steadfastness and professionalism - of the guard

of junior Sergeant Kairat Nurseitov who, acting

as part of the battalion tactical group of the

Russian Armed Forces - participated in the

liberation of a settlement in the SVO zone.

During the clash, a group under Nurseitov's command

came under artillery fire from the Ukrainian Armed

Forces, and several Russian servicemen received

shrapnel wounds. Two of the injured were unable

to get out of the fire themselves, and a junior

sergeant carried them to safety, after which

he provided first aid and ensured their

evacuation to a field hospital for

further treatment.

Then Nurseitov returned to the battle, as a result

of which ----------- the settlement was liberated.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported --- that

Guard Lieutenant Alexander Roslik carried out aerial

reconnaissance of enemy targets using an Orlan-10

unmanned aerial vehicle, ensuring the correction

of artillery fire ---- and transmitting information

about the AFU objects to the command post.

___________________________________________

In Odessa, employees of the military

enlistment office forcibly mobilized

a man

April 14th, 9:40pm

(RT.ru)

Employees of the military enlistment office in Odessa

mobilized a man --- and used force against a girl

who tried to stand up for him.

This was reported by the Ukrainian

edition of "Country.na".

"Employees of the shopping centre "packed" the guy in

a bus, after which they "twisted" the girl who tried to

help him out," the report says.

Earlier ---- the commander of the 93rd brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine Shamil Krutkov said that

Ukraine........ will be forced to start the forced

mobilization of 18-year-olds.

_____________________________________

Due to the attack of the APU drone

in Selidovo, a woman was injured

April 14th, 7:57pm

(DAN)

A 38-year-old woman was injured today

as a result of the Kiev aggression.

This was announced by the

Head of the DPR,

Denis Pushilin.

"In the town of Selidovo - of the Krasnoarmeysky

Municipal District, a woman born in 1987 was

injured ---- when an explosive object was

dropped from a VFU drone, and she

received the necessary medical

assistance," he wrote in his

telegram channel.

In total, on April 14, Ukrainian neo-Nazis committed

more than 10 armed attacks. They used 155 mm

barrel artillery and a shock UAV.

A day earlier, the Ukrainian Armed Forces shelled the

Kiev district of Donetsk. The enemy used MLRS

M-142 "Himars". There were --- no civilian

casualties. Buildings and other civilian

infrastructure, were damaged.

_________________________________

VH: the elimination of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces militant Yula --- is

a response to the shelling of

the Russian border region

April 14th, 1:05pm

(RT.ru)

"Military Chronicle" states ----- that the elimination of

Colonel Yuri Yula, who commanded the 27th rocket

Artillery Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

could be a targeted response to the regular

shelling of Belgorod and Kursk.

According to the "Military Chronicle", there is evidence

that it was Yula who commanded the 27th rocket

artillery brigade, which regularly shelled

Belgorod and Kursk — the militants

shelled these peaceful cities

"demonstratively --- under

information channels".

"The elimination of a commander of this level ----- is not

even revenge in the usual sense of the word. This is

more of a clean-up.... of border terror mechanics.

This is the elimination of a carrier of practical

experience and connections - that directly

affects the organization of shelling deep

into Russian territory," the article says.

It is noted that this "personalized signal" could be a

demonstration of the ability of the Russian forces

to pinpoint and neutralize the key perpetrators

of terrorist attacks.

"This is a message -- not only to the officers of the Armed
Forces of Ukraine, but also to their supervisors -------- no
depth of the rear, no status, no formal withdrawal from
the state can save you, if you continued to play a role

in organizing military operations," the article notes.

Earlier.. it became known that Colonel Yuri Yula, who

previously served as deputy commander of the 26th

Artillery Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

was killed in a missile strike on military

facilities in Sumy.

___________________________________________

The Russian Armed Forces attacked

the command post of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the Sumy

region - with an Iskander.

April 14th, 12:44pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces launched a strike with two

Iskander-M missiles --- on the site of a meeting of the

command staff of the Seversk operational-tactical

group of the Ukrainian army in the city of Sumy.

This was reported in the Ministry of Defense

of the Russian Federation.

The ministry clarified that as a result of the strike,

more than 60 servicemen of the Armed Forces
of Ukraine were killed.

"The armed forces of the Russian Federation -- in Sumy

city, struck with two Iskander-M operational-tactical
missiles ------ at the venue of the meeting of the

command staff of the Seversk operational

-tactical group," the report says.

According to the Defense Ministry, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces --- continue to use the civilian

Ukrainian population as human shields...

placing military facilities in the centre

of a densely populated city.

On April 4th,, Russian troops launched a high-precision

Iskander missile attack on the Magellan restaurant

..in Kryvyi Rih. According to the Russian Defense

Ministry, the target of the attack was the place

where the meeting of the commanders of the

AFU formations and Western instructors,

was held.

As a result of the strike - the enemy's losses

amounted to up to 85 servicemen,

including foreign officers.

_________________________________

Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 14th, 12:35pm

Yesterday --- the Russian Armed Forces launched

two Iskander-M operational-tactical missiles in

conditions of heavy electronic warfare

countermeasures and foreign-made

air defence systems in action, to

hit the site in Sumy where the

commanding officers of the

Seversk task force had

a meeting.

More than 60 servicemen of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine ---------- have been eliminated.

The Kiev regime continues to use the Ukrainian

population as a human shield ---- by deploying

military facilities and carrying out activities

involving servicemen ---- in the centre of

the densely populated city.

In Belgorod direction ------ units of the Sever Group of
Forces inflicted damage on 1 mechanised brigade,

1 coastal brigade of the AFU, and two territorial

defence brigades, by Lesnoye, Miropolskoye,

Petrushevka, and Prokhody (Sumy region).

The AFU -- lost up to 95 troops, one armoured fighting

vehicle, three motor vehicles, one field artillery gun,

an MLRS gun and three electronic warfare stations.

The Zapad Group of Forces ---- took more advantageous

lines and positions and defeated the formations of two

mechanised brigades, an assault brigade, one artillery

brigade of the AFU, and 2 territorial defence brigades

close to Kupyansk, Borovaya, Kamenka (Kharkov

region), Kirovsk, Karpovka, and Krasny Liman

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU lost up to 240 troops, three armoured fighting

vehicles, including two U.S.-made M113 armoured

personnel carriers, five motor vehicles, and two

artillery guns. One Kvertus electronic warfare

station, as well as two ammunition depots,

were neutralised.

The Yug Group of Forces units improved the tactical

situation and inflicted losses on manpower and

hardware of two mechanised brigades, one

airmobile brigade, one UAV regiment, one

territorial defence brigade and one

National Guard brigade close to

Petrovka, Kalinovo, Tarasovka,

Chasov Yar... and Kleban-Byk

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy lost up to 315 troops, four armoured fighting

vehicles, including one U.S.-made HMMWV armoured

vehicle, 13 motor vehicles, and a field artillery gun.

2 electronic warfare stations and 6 ammunition

depots - were neutralised.

The Tsentr Group of Forces took more advantageous

lines and positions. The Russian troops ---- hit three
mechanised brigades, one assault brigade, a UAV

brigade, 1 assault regiment of the AFU, 1 marine

brigade, and two National Guard brigades near

Mirolyubovka, Lysovka, Zverevo, Rodinskoye,

Krasnoarmeysk, Kotlino, Udachnoye,

Alekseyevka, and Preobrazhenka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU lost up to 420 troops, five armoured fighting

vehicles, including four U.S.-made M113 armoured

personnel carriers, six motor vehicles, and four

artillery guns.

The Vostok Group of Forces continued to advance to the
depths of the enemy's defence ------- and engaged the
manpower & hardware of 2 mechanised brigades,

one air assault brigade of the AFU, one marine

brigade, and two territorial defence brigades

near Shevchenko, Zeleny Kut, Zelenoye

Pole, Bogatyr, Voskresenka (Donetsk

People's Republic) and Gulyaipole

(Zaporozhye region).

The AFU - lost up to 165 troops, one tank, five

motor vehicles, and three field artillery guns.

The Dnepr Group of Forces units hit one mechanised

brigade, one mountain assault brigade, and three

coastal defence brigades of the AFU... close to

Novodanilovka, Pavlovka (Zaporozhye region),

Ponyatovka, Antonovka, and Nikolskoye

(Kherson region).

The enemy losses amounted to up to 55 troops, one

M113 armoured personnel carrier and one HMMWV

armoured fighting vehicle made in the USA, seven

motor vehicles, one US 155-mm M777 howitzer,

one electronic warfare station.... one Israeli-

made RADA radar, & 4 ammunition depots.

Operational-Tactical Aviation ----- attack drones, missile

troops and artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces ---

have inflicted damage on workshops of the Ukrainian

defence industry, military airfield infrastructure, sites
storing weapons & ammunition of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, plus the temporary deployment areas of

Ukrainian armed formations and mercenaries --

in 137 areas.

Russian air defence systems shot down six JDAM

guided aerial bombs and three HIMARS MLRS

projectiles made in the USA, as well as 227

fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

Since the beginning of the special military operation,

the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation --- have

neutralized ---- 661 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 51,562

unmanned aerial vehicles, 601 anti-aircraft missile

systems, 22,833 tanks & other armoured fighting

vehicles, 1,536 MLRS combat vehicles, 23,602

field artillery guns and mortars, and 34,087

units of special military vehicles.

_________________________________________

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation ----

hit formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

in the areas of Gornal and Oleshnya villages

of the Kursk region

April 14th, 12:23pm

(Vesti.ru)

Fighters of the North group of Forces units --- defeated

formations of eight brigades, and one regiment of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine - in the areas of Gornal and

Oleshnya settlements of the Kursk region. This was

reported by the MoD of the Russian Federation.

Over the past 24 hours... the Russian army has hit the

formations of two mechanized, tank, two amphibious

assault brigades, a marine brigade, two territorial

defense brigades and an assault regiment of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Defense Ministry noted, that in total over the past

day.... the Ukrainian army lost about 235 militants of

personnel, as well as 27 units of military equipment.

Earlier it was also reported that the Russian military

continues active operations in the area of the

Gornalsky St. Nicholas Monastery in the

Kursk region.

All roads leading to the building

were taken under fire control.

________________________________

Russian Defence Ministry reports on

repelling AFU attempt.. to invade

Russian territory in Kursk region

April 14th, 11:50am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue

to destroy AFU units on the territory of Kursk region.

The Sever Group of Forces -- engaged the units of two

mechanised brigades, a tank brigade, two air assault

brigades, a marine brigade, two territorial defence

brigades, and an assault regiment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, near Gornal and Oleshnya.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation --- and artillery

strikes engaged AFU manpower and hardware close

to Belovody, Maryino, Miropolye, Mogritsa,

Novonikolayevka, Sadki, Shalygino,

Yunakovka, and Yablonovka

in Sumy region.

In the past 24 hours, up to 235 troops have been

neutralised as well as one armoured personnel

carrier, three armoured fighting vehicles, 14

motor vehicles, four field artillery guns, four

mortars, and 1 BM-21 Grad MLRS vehicle

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Since the beginning of hostilities in Kursk direction, the

AFU losses amounted to more than 74,245 troops, 406

tanks..... 333 infantry fighting vehicles, 303 armoured

personnel carriers, 2,268 armoured fighting vehicles,

2,704 motor vehicles.... 610 artillery guns, 55 MLRS
launchers - including 13 of HIMARS and 7 of MLRS

made by the US, 26 anti-aircraft missile launchers,

1 self-propelled anti-aircraft system, 10 transport
-loading vehicles... 123 EW stations, 18 counter-

battery warfare radars, ten air defence radars,

57 units of engineering and other materiel,

including.. 23 counterobstacle vehicles,

one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, five

bridge launchers, one engineering

reconnaissance vehicle as well

as.... 15 armoured recovery

vehicles, & 1 command

post vehicle.

The operation to neutralise the AFU units

is in progress.

______________________________________

"300 Zaporozhye citizens who did not submit to the

fascists": how a handful of people stood shoulder

to shoulder, surrounded by a mob of nationalists.

by Yulia Andrienko

April 12th, 9:43pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

]Photos: Alexander Lyutoy Archive]

Alexander Agapov told the story ----- of 300

Zaporozhye citizens who survived in 2014.

11 years ago, a "second Odessa" could have happened

in the centre of Zaporozhye. More precisely, the first
one, because the fire in the House of Trade Unions

will happen only in a few weeks…

Then, on April 13th, in 2014, the residents of the city of

Zaporozhye went to a coordinated (!) pro-Russian rally,

but found themselves in the ring of Ukrainian radicals.
Boulders, eggs, bags of flour and curses were thrown

at them --------- and they stood and sang: "Get up, the

country is huge!"

Years later, I managed to find a

participant in those events.

LIKE THE SPARTANS

Today Alexander Agapov lives in the Moscow region.

In 2014, he worked in a mine, but the Maidan and

the coup --- forced him to go out on the street.

The photo of that rally in Zaporizhia, spread all over the

media. It was taken by a local photographer -- Maksim

Shcherbina and called "300 Zaporozhye citizens who

did not submit to the fascists": a handful of people

standing shoulder to shoulder, surrounded by a

crowd of nationalists who throw bricks and

eggs at them, while the police watch.

Alexander is in the front row, his face full of confidence

and not a drop of fear. Later, when Sasha joined the

militia, he was given the call sign - "Fierce".

"It was Palm Sunday, April 13," he recalls. ''Residents

of Zaporizhia then went out under different flags but

the common denominator was one ---- not to let the

nationalists take over, as it was in Kiev. The rally

peaceful -- and the people have already started

to disperse, there are about 300 people left…''

And that's when they started getting calls: "A crowd of
Nazis is moving towards you!'' Later, it turned out that

it was the oligarch Kolomoisky, who paid for 7 buses,

filling them with thugs from Dnepropetrovsk.

As they walked, they were joined by Zaporozhye
maidanutye, as well as a crowd of onlookers

who wanted spectacles and adrenaline.

''The militants were armed with bats, rebar -- and axes.

The power ratio is one to ten. We received conflicting

signals, to go to one or another street. They wanted

to pull us apart. Fortunately, we didn't leave, and

that's what saved us. Otherwise, it would have

been like later in Odessa, where people were

driven to the House of Trade Unions ...and

burned," Alexander is sure.

Alexander Agapov was standing in the first row and

it helped to see from which side the boulders were

flying and dodge.

ODESSA REHEARSAL

A whole delegation came to deal with the conflict: the

prosecutor, the mayor. They called for no bloodshed.

Police intervened ---- between the Cossacks and

the militants.

A priest came out to the frenzied crowd of nationalists,

but eggs were thrown at him, and they spat at the

icon - shouting: "You are a Moscow priest!"

"We're in a ring. The police are all around us, followed

by the nationalists. And this flimsy ring.. could crack

at any moment,'' Alexander admits. ''We were hit by
cobblestones, eggs, bottles of green paint, bags of

flour. They were shouting: "Muscovites! Get back

to Russia!" They tried to prove to us, the locals,

that we came from Russia.''

The confrontation lasted six hours! The militants

demanded that the "Cossacks" kneel down and

remove the St. George's ribbons. But they only

grew closer to each other.

''It started to rain, it became very cold, I was already

feeling tired. I was standing in the front row facing

the militants, not hiding behind anyone, so I

dodged the cobblestones in time.''

- How did you feel at that moment?

''Some otherworldly calm, even detachment…''

Only later, did it become clear that this was an act

of intimidation, so that everyone could see what

would happen to anyone who tried to defend

their pro-Russian views.

At that time, there was no command to kill - the head

of the "Right Sector*", (banned in Russia as terrorist
organization ed.) said don't touch the "Zaporozhye".

They were going to kill them quietly, and not make

them heroes and a symbol of the Russian spring.

But what didn't occur on April 13 in Zaporozhye,
happened in Odessa - on May 2. Only there, the

Nazis arrived no longer with firecrackers and

bats, but with military weapons. It turns out

--- that Zaporozhye was a preparation…

THE PASSPORT WAS HANDED

OVER RIGHT IN THE WARD

That skirmish ended --- with the fact that all the

Zaporozhtzi were taken through the formation

to the police station. At least a 100 people ---

had their heads smashed and stab wounds,

but they were still forced to give evidence

and get their fingerprints taken. And then

the participants of that rally ------ were

rounded up.

Alexander - managed to escape. He arrived in Donetsk and
joined the Vostok battalion. Passed the Donetsk airport,
Staromikhailovka, Krasny Partizan, Uglegorsk.

After a severe concussion he had to go to civilian life.
And so on, until the start of the special operation…

''As part of a sabotage and reconnaissance detachment,

I fought in the Kharkiv direction, where I was hooked

in the so-called "Sherwood" forest --- on the border

with the Donbass. A tank shell landed and hit a

tree two metres away from me. It saved me,"

he says.

''A fragment caught my leg ---- terrible pain, blurred

consciousness... left fragments: we got out of
the forest on potholes, loaded them onto a

helicopter --- an operation in a hospital

in Valuiki, and then --------- the military

medical Academy of St. Petersburg.''

In total -- Lyuty underwent 13 operations.

At one point, doctors feared - that the
leg would have to be amputated.

''The most interesting thing is that all this time I had

only a Ukrainian passport. I applied for Russian

citizenship in Donetsk and then they call me:

"Come! My passport is ready! " And how will

I arrive? I can't walk. Then a lot of people

joined in - including the correspondent of

Komsomolskaya Pravda, Alexander Kots.

And now - the passport was handed to

me, right in the hospital room. I was

incredibly proud -- even my throat

felt tight" he smiles.

Now Alexander lives in the Moscow region

and is recovering from his injury.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE REWARD

Already in the hospital, fate sent Alexander a meeting

with Victoria. She came to help as a volunteer,

collected humanitarian aid.

'' I was so tired of visitors then - often curious people

came. But Victoria very quickly became a native

person. We started to communicate - and

eventually realized, that we couldn't

live without each other," for the

first time in the conversation..

the warrior sounds confused.

Alexander Agapov will soon have the final operation,

then a difficult rehabilitation, and then... he doesn't

want to think any further. He says that since the

Lord has helped him stay alive so many times,

it means that he is needed for something.

*A terrorist organization banned in Russia

___________________________________________

The deputy Head of Zelensky's office said

that everyone, including women, should

serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

April 12th, 7:50pm

(RT.ru)

Deputy head of Volodymyr Zelensky's office, Pavel

Palisa, called for the mandatory conscription of

women into the army, following the example

of Israel.

His words are quoted by "Country.na".

"We need to think through the transition period

in order for citizens to have a clear idea that

everyone should serve," Palisa said.

In his opinion, to do this, Ukraine needs to learn

from the experience... of Israel, where military

duty applies to all citizens, including women.

He also stated that those who did not serve in the

military.. may be denied access to a number of

public services and opportunities, such as

working in the civil service.

Earlier, the Command of the Forces of
Unmanned Systems of the Armed
Forces of Ukraine announced
the recruitment of a
female unit.

_______________________________

RIA Novosti: The Russian Armed Forces
entered the vicinity of Gornal of the
Kursk region - and are fighting

April 12th, 6:07pm

(Vest.ru)

Fighters of the Russian military group "North" entered

the vicinity of the village of Gornal near Kursk. This

was reported to RIA Novosti by the group.

According to the agency, now the military personnel

of the Armed Forces of Russia are fighting there.

In addition, it is noted that currently Ukrainian militants

are trying to prevent the advance of Russian troops

with the help of drones and artillery.

"The enemy is defending itself and trying to hold

its positions - at any cost," the group stressed.

Earlier.. it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces

plan to create a demilitarized zone in the Sumy region

of Ukraine .....and surround the regional centre.

_____________________________________

Russian Defence Ministry reports
on the progress of the special

military operation

April 12th, 11:59am

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

In Belgorod direction, units of the Sever Group of

Forces engaged formations of two mechanised
brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and

two territorial defence brigades close to

Malaya Rybitsa... Mikhailovskoye,

Miropolskoye, Krasnopolye, &

Ugroyedy (Sumy region).

In Kharkov direction, Russian troops inflicted fire

damage on the manpower and hardware of one

mechanised brigade and 1 motorised infantry

brigade of the AFU close to Kazachya Lopan

and Volchansk (Kharkov region).

The AFU losses were up to 75 troops, one armoured

fighting vehicle, five motor vehicles, and five field

artillery guns.

The Zapad Group of Forces' units ----- improved the tactical

situation along the front line. Russian troops - have hit the
formations of 2 mechanised brigades. plus one mountain

assault brigade of the AFU ----- and 1 territorial defence

brigade by Kupyansk, Radkovka, Novaya Kruglyakovka

(Kharkov region), Novoye, Yampol, Kirovsk (Donetsk

People's Republic), and Makeyevka (Lugansk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses --- were more than 250 troops, one

armoured fighting vehicle, eight motor vehicles,

and three artillery guns. Three electronic

warfare stations and three ammunition

depots - were destroyed.

The Yug Group of Forces' units improved the tactical

situation. Russian troops - launched attacks on two

mechanised brigades, 1 mountain assault brigade,

1 artillery brigade=, 1 territorial defence brigade,

1 National Guard brigade, and the Azov special

forces brigade near Nikiforovka, Tarasovka,

Slavyansk...... Chasov Yar, Belaya Gora,
Verkhnekamenskoye, Konstantinovka,

and Shcherbinovka (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses ------- were more than 310 troops, eight
armoured fighting vehicles, including three U.S.-made

M113 armoured personnel carriers, 18 motorvehicles
--- and 4 field artillery guns. One electronic warfare

station and 2 ammunition depots were neutralised.

The Tsentr Group of Forces' units ------- took more
advantageous lines & positions. Russian troops,

inflicted fire damage on the formations of three

mechanised brigades, one UAV brigade, one

assault regiment, one marine brigade, and

one National Guard brigade near Zverevo,

Kotlino, Krasnoarmeysk, Kotlyarovka,

Bogdanovka, Udachnoye, and

Alekseyevka (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses were up to 440 troops, two armoured

fighting vehicles, including one U.S.-made M113

armoured personnel carrier, 5 pickup trucks,

and five field artillery guns, including U.S.-

made 155-mm Paladin, and French-made

Caesar self-propelled artillery systems.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces continued

advancing into the depth of enemy defences.

Russian troops hit manpower and hardware

of one mechanised brigade, one air assault

brigade, one mountain assault brigade of

the AFU, one marine brigade by Bogatyr,

Poddubnoye, Otradnoye, Shevchenko,

Volnoye Pole (Donetsk People's

Republic), Volchye, and Filiya

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

The AFU losses ------- were more than 155 troops, two

armoured fighting vehicles, four motor vehicles, and

four field artillery guns - including a U.S.-made 155-

mm M777 howitzer. One POL depot was destroyed.

The Dnepr Group of Forces' units, took more

advantageous lines and positions. Russian

troops hit the formations of one mountain

assault brigade of the AFU & 2 territorial

defence brigades near Novodanilovka,

Pavlovka... (Zaporozhye region),

Dneprovskoye, & Antonovka

(Kherson region).

The AFU losses --- were up to 60 troops, one infantry

fighting vehicle, five motor vehicles, one electronic

warfare station, two ammunition depots, and one

materiel depot.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial

vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian

Groups of Forces engaged the aviation enterprise

of the Ukrainian military industry, infrastructure

of a military airfield and an air harbour of the

AFU, workshops for the repair of armoured

vehicles and the assembly of unmanned

aerial vehicles, ammunition and missile

depots... as well as the temporary

deployment areas of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine ---- in

153 areas.

Air defence systems shot down six JDAM guided

bombs, five HIMARS MLRS projectiles, and 154

fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

In total - since the beginning of the special military

operation ------ 660 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 51,128
unmanned aerial vehicles, 601 anti-aircraft missile
systems, 22,811 tanks & other armoured fighting
vehicles, 1,534 MLRS combat vehicles, 23,518

field artillery guns and mortars - and 34,010

units of support military vehicles - have

been neutralised.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

Kursk region lost Western military

equipment ---- worth $7.8 billion

April 12th, 11:03am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine ------ have lost 5.5 thousand

units of Western military equipment, worth $ 7.8 billion,

since the invasion of the Kursk border area, according

to data from the Russian Armed Forces' North group

--- and information from open sources.

In particular, the Russian military destroyed 396 enemy

tanks.... 363 infantry fighting vehicles.... 530 artillery
pieces, over 500 mortars, 89 multiple launch rocket

systems, 24 command and staff vehicles, as well

as other weapons ...manufactured by the

Western countries.

"During the Kursk adventure, our group of troops

destroyed more than 5,5 thousand units of

equipment -- supplied at the expense of

the West," a source in the group
told RIA Novosti.

The agency estimated, that the cost of such an amount

of equipment destroyed by the Russian Armed Forces

and taken as a trophy, could be about $ 7.8 billion. A

tank alone costs an average of $ 4.5 million, while a

self-propelled artillery piece costs about $ 4 million.

_______________________________________________________

The Russian Defense Ministry -- told about

the exploits of the Russian Armed Forces

in the special operation zone

April 11th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian Defense Ministry reports on the exploits

of Russian servicemen in the zone of a special

military operation (SVO).

The ministry said that Guard Lieutenant Georgy Garanin

commanded the calculation of the multiple launch

rocket system (MLRS) combat vehicle. During

the battle, he received the coordinates of

the concentration of equipment and

reserves of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU), preparing to

attack the positions of

Russian troops from

the flank.

Then he quickly and secretly moved the combat vehicle

to a new firing position, made calculations, aimed at

the target and attacked the enemy forces. The

enemy suffered significant losses

and retreated.

The Russian Defense Ministry also noted the feat

of Sergeant Eduard Yakupov. So, while at the

observation post.... he discovered an

unmanned aerial vehicle --- (UAV)

...approaching the positions

of Russian troops.

Sergeant Yakupov made sure that there were no

Russian drones in the given sector --- took the

target for tracking and destroyed the enemy

copter with small arms, when the enemy

UAV entered the affected area.

On April 11th, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

that the calculations of FPV drones of the Aleysky

motorized rifle unit of the Center group of troops,

destroyed dugouts, strong points, weapons and

personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in

the Krasnoarmeysky direction of the

special operation.

The ministry clarified - that the military personnel,

in the course of combat work, detect Ukrainian

positions, in any area.

_______________________________

Kremlin: the topic of the meeting

between Putin and Whitkoff was

aspects of the Ukrainian
settlement

April 11th, 8:25pm

(RT.ru)

The meeting between Russian Leader Vladimir Putin

and US President's special envoy Stephen Whitkoff

focused on aspects of the Ukrainian settlement,

the Kremlin said.

Earlier it became known that the negotiations

ended,; they lasted... more than four hours.

___________________________________________

Kallas stated --- that there are no

security guarantees for Ukraine

from the EU

April 11th, 4:01pm

(Izvestia.ru)

European countries have not taken the necessary steps

to ensure Ukraine's security. This was stated on April

11, by the head of EU Diplomacy..... Kaya Callas.

Her words are quoted by the British
newspaper, The Guardian.

"No," Kallas said when asked by reporters if there

is any clarity about specific security guarantees

for Ukraine.

The head of EU diplomacy stressed ---------- that the EU

countries do not have a clear plan on how to achieve

an end to the conflict -- without putting pressure on

Russia. According to her, different Member States

hold different opinions ------ and the discussions,

are still ongoing.

Earlier, on April 9th, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei

Lavrov said that European countries were "elated"

with Russia. The Russian Foreign Minister.. also

recalled: that all world tragedies began -- with

aggressive actions on the part of Europeans.

A day earlier, US President, Donald Trump, said that

the United States is holding talks with the Russian

and Ukrainian sides ---- approaching the goal of

resolving the conflict. According to him, the

discussions are progressing ----- with

positive results.

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, on

the Russian-US dialogue

and Europe's attitude

to the conflict:

"Ukraine needs peace most of all,

otherwise - it will be destroyed."

______________________________________

Military commander Razin: the

Russian Armed Forces are as

close as possible: to Gornal

village in the Kursk region

April 11th, 11:16am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have come as close as possible to the
Gornal village in the Kursk region, which is still held

by the militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This was stated on the air of the program "60 minutes"

on the TV channel "Russia" by military correspondent

Vladimir Razin.

However, the advance of the Russian Armed Forces is

a little difficult due to the fact that Gornal is located

on a hill, the military commander noted.

"Our assault operations... continue in the area of

the Gornal settlement and we are as close as

possible to the settlement. Every day our

assault units.. are moving closer and

closer directly to the village --- in

order to knock out the enemy,"

Razin said.

_______________________________

Russian Defence Ministry reports

on progress of special military

operation 5–11 April 2025

April 11th, at 11:15am

From 5 to 11 April 2025, the Russian Armed Forces have

carried out 8 group strikes by air- and sea-based high-
precision aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles ---- to hit
Ukrainian military airfields infrastructure, defence
industry enterprises, assembly workshops and

the storage areas of attack unmanned aerial

vehicles and ammunition depots, as well as

temporary deployment areas, of Ukrainian

armed formations & foreign mercenaries.

Over the past week - units of the Sever Group of
Forces continued to eliminate AFU formations
on the territory of Kursk region.

The Sever Group of Forces liberated Guyevo (Kurskoye

region), Basovka, and Zhuravka in Sumy region.

Aircraft, drones, and artillery hit the manpower and

hardware of a mechanised brigade, 3 air assault

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and

a territorial defence brigade.

In Kharkov and Belgorod directions, units of three

mechanised brigades... two motorised infantry

brigades, two assault regiments of the AFU,

and three territorial defence brigades

were hit.

During the week, in the Sever Group of Forces area of

responsibility, the enemy lost over 2,345 troops, four

tanks, 41 armoured fighting vehicles, and 79 motor

vehicles. Twenty field artillery guns.... and five

ammunition depots have been neutralised.

The Zapad Group of Forces liberated Katerinovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

Russian units --- hit the materiel and manpower of two

mechanised brigades, an assault brigade of the AFU,

two territorial defence brigades, and a border

guard detachment.

The enemy lost over 1,585 troops, six armoured fighting

vehicles including two M113 armoured personnel

carriers and three MaxxPro armoured vehicles

produced in the US, and a Polish-made Dzik

armoured vehicle. 21 motor vehicles, 28

field artillery guns including 10 Western

-made artillery pieces, 4 electronic and

counter-fire stations...... and nine field

ammunition depots were eliminated.

The Yug Group of Forces - improved the tactical

situation. Russian troops hit formations of five

mechanised brigades.. an airmobile brigade,

an assault brigade of the AFU, a territorial

defence brigade, and two national

guard brigades.

The AFU losses - amounted to up to 2,085 troops, five

tanks, and 19 armoured fighting vehicles including a

U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, during

the week. 104 four motor vehicles, 19 field artillery

guns, six electronic warfare stations, and seven

field ammunition depots - were eliminated.

The Tsentr Group of Forces -- took more advantageous lines
and positions. The Russian Armed Forces inflicted losses
on the manpower and hardware - of three mechanised

brigades, 2 assault brigades, two infantry brigades,

two airborne brigades.... two jaeger brigades, an

assault regiment of the AFU, a marine brigade,

a territorial defence brigade, a national guard

brigade ------ and the Omega special forces

detachment.

The AFU losses amounted to more than 3,005 troops,

34 armoured fighting vehicles, including five M113

armoured personnel carriers, four MaxxPro

armoured vehicles, and three U.S.-made

HMMWV armoured fighting vehicles.

38 motor vehicles, and 29 artillery

guns.... have been neutralised.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces continued

advancing into the depth of enemy defence.

Russian forces damaged formations of two

mechanised brigades, 1 jaeger brigade, 1

air assault brigade, an airmobile brigade,

a mountain assault brigade, a marine

brigade, and a territorial

defence brigade.

The enemy lost -- over 1,060 troops, five armoured
fighting vehicles, 26 motor vehicles... and 15 field

artillery guns including six Western-made pieces.

The Dnepr Group of Forces' units ------- took more

advantageous lines and positions. The Russian

Armed Forces inflicted losses on manpower

and hardware of a mechanised brigade, a

mountain assault brigade.... two coastal

defence brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, and one territorial

defence brigade.

The AFU lost -- over 555 troops, 13 armoured fighting

vehicles, including three U.S.-made M113 armoured

personnel carriers, 41 motor vehicles, & five field

artillery guns. 15 electronic and counter-fire

stations as well as 9 ammunition depots,

have been eliminated.

Over the past week, the air defence systems have shot

down 27 JDAM guided bombs and 19 HIMARS MLRS

projectiles, as well as 1,200 fixed-wing unmanned

aerial vehicles.

In total ---- since the beginning of the special military

operation the AFU lost 660 aircraft, 283 helicopters,

50,974 unmanned aerial vehicles, 601 anti-aircraft

missile systems, 22,796 tanks & other armoured

fighting vehicles, 1,534 MLRS combat vehicles,

23,471 field artillery guns & mortars, 33,965

units of support military vehicles.

___________________________________

Ukrainian tank driver sentenced

to 16 years ------ for crimes

in Sudzha, Kursk

April 11th, 11:05am

(Vesti.ru)

Vitaliy Matsegora ---- a serviceman of the 17th separate

tank brigade of the armed formations of Ukraine -- was

sentenced: to 16 years in prison, for crimes committed

in Sudzha, Kursk region. This.. is reported by the Main

Military Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation.

According to the case file --------- the 31-year-old militant

illegally entered the territory of the Russian region on

the evening of September 25th, 2024. In the forests

near Sudzha, he set up firing positions ---- from

where he fired at the Russian military and

the civilian population.

"Macegora, together with other militants, participated in
blocking the Sudzha settlement, held observation

and firing positions equipped in adjacent forest

plantations, intimidated civilians --- and

prevented their evacuation,"

the ministry said.

Fighters of the Russian Armed Forces captured

the militant on October 1 of the same year.

Macegora was convicted under the article on terrorism.

He will serve the first 3 years of his sentence in prison,

after which he will be transferred to a high-security

penal colony.

____________________________________________

Ukrainian militants suffer huge

losses in Kursk's Oleshna

April 11th, 6:37am

(Vesti.ru)

The armed forces of Ukraine are suffering huge losses

in Oleshna, in the Kursk border region, the Russian

security forces reported.

The Russian military - broke up a group of Ukrainian

paratroopers moving to Oleshnya to reinforce their

colleagues. It is noted that the enemy suffered a

fire defeat - and the manpower was destroyed.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces are suffering colossal

losses here," security officials told TASS.

Earlier, law enforcement agencies reported that the

Russian Armed Forces continue to oust the Armed

Forces of Ukraine.. from the border areas of the

Kursk region.

Fierce fighting is taking place in the Gornal

and Oleshnya villages. Ukrainian militants

unsuccessfully tried to counterattack in

the vicinity of Veselovka, Sumy region.

The enemy's manpower - was

destroyed by Russian troops.

______________________________

APU withdraws troops from

Gornalsky Monastery

in Kursk region

April 11th, 5:32am

(Vesti.ru)

Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - began
withdrawing from the Gornalsky St. Nicholas

Belogorsky Monastery, fearing encirclement.

This was reported by a source from the 22nd

motorized rifle Regiment of the 44th Army

Corps of the Northern Group of Forces.

As the source clarified in a conversation with RIA

Novosti, the movements of enemy units were

revealed during aerial reconnaissance.

Ukrainian militants are moving in

the direction of Gornal village.

"Apparently, the enemy understands that he is now

in a firing bag, since units of the Armed Forces of

the Russian Federation blocked this monastery

from three directions," the source explained.

According to him, if the Ukrainian troops do not have

time to withdraw to the neighbouring village in the

near future, they will be completely surrounded.

In this case, they will either have to surrender

or be destroyed.

Soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces have previously

said that Ukrainian forces used the monastery in the

village of Gornal in the Sudzhansky district of the

Kursk region as a combat position, since the

building has thick walls and basements.

_________________________________________

The pilot appreciated the

transition of Zubritsky

to the Russian side

by Marina Sovina

(night editor)

April 10th, 11:09pm

(Lenta.ru)

Honoured Military Pilot, Major General Vladimir Popov

stated to Aif.ru... that Russian cosmonaut Alexey

Zubritsky --- who previously served in the

Ukrainian Air Force - and is sentenced

there to 15 years in prison - made

his own choice, in 2014: to

stay in Russia.

"The personnel... all had the right to choose whether

to continue their service in that state --- or return

to their homeland. This principle, turned out to

be identical for decision-making after 2014,"

Popov said.

Earlier, it was reported that the territorial recruitment
centre (analogous to the military enlistment office in
Ukraine) is looking for Zubritsky to be sent to serve

in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The cosmonaut has been on the ISS

space station... since April the 8th.

In Ukraine ------ the court called him a state traitor

and a deserter and sentenced him, in absentia,

to 15 years and confiscation of property.

_____________________________________

Military expert Onufrienko: plant in

Shostka tried to produce shells

of NATO calibre

April 10th, 10:31pm

(RT.ru)

Military expert Mykhailo Onufriyenko... said that

Ukrainian specialists tried to produce 155-mm

NATO-calibre shells... at the disabled

ammunition production plant in

the Sumy city of Shostka.

This is what he said to NEWS.ru.

"(In Ukraine. - RT) ..in mass quantities, shells were

not produced at all. This is a huge problem. The

Ukrainian Armed Forces live on ammunition

from the West --- which is not enough,"

Onufrienko added.

Earlier, the newspaper Le Monde, referring to the

Ukrainian officer Anton Serbin, reported that

the main production facility of Ukraine for

the manufacture of ammunition was

destroyed near Sumy.

A few days ago... the Russian Armed Forces

hit the central artillery base of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine.

___________________________________

The Russian Defense Ministry ----- told about

the exploits - of servicemen of the Russian

Armed Forces in a special operation zone

April 10th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Ministry noted the actions of the Guard of Private

Viktor Dubin, who acted as part of the artillery gun

crew and performed a combat mission to destroy

equipment & personnel of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU) - and conduct counter-battery

combat on an important sector of the front.

Dubin's unit - managed to dislodge the enemy from

fortified positions, but the Ukrainian militants, not
wanting to retreat, requested reinforcements.

The calculation of the private guard received

coordinates - about the accumulation of

the manpower and equipment of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, which

were ready to move to the aid

of the militants in distress.

Dubin aimed the gun and completed the firing task,

thereby.... destroying most of the Ukrainian

armoured vehicles and personnel.

Thanks to his successful actions, the enemy gave up

trying to regain their positions and retreated, which

in turn helped the Russian military gain a foothold

at the point.

In addition --- the Ministry of Defense drew attention

to the actions of the operator of the calculation of

unmanned aerial vehicles of the Guard, Private

Yaroslav Razvarov - who performed a combat

mission to search for targets, adjust the fire

of artillery and mortar crews, and also

monitored the destruction of objects,

manpower and equipment, of

the enemy.

In the course... of conducting aerial reconnaissance

the operator discovered camouflaged strong points

and enemy manpower, after which he transmitted

the coordinates to the gunners, who fired at the

targets ...and destroyed them.

Thanks to his professional actions, the enemy was hit,

which, in turn, helped the Russian military advance.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that

the crew of the Msta-B towed howitzer of the 42nd

motorized rifle division of the Dnipro group of

troops destroyed an observation post with

five AFU militants --- in the Zaporozhye

region in the Orekhovsky direction.

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Military expert Kazanin: Kiev currently

has no obvious candidates to

replace Syrsky

April 10th, 8:33pm

(Vesti.ru)

The leadership of the Kiev regime currently

has no clear candidates to replace the

commander-in-Chief of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU) -

Alexander Syrsky.

This was stated in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV

channel by Maxim Kazanin, a military expert,

and associate professor at the Faculty of

International Economic Relations of
the Financial University, under

the Government of the

Russian Federation.

Syrsky blames his failures on lower-ranking officers,

which allows him to maintain a stable position,

Kazanin noted.

"Syrsky has mastered the art of undercover warfare

and writes off his unsuccessful decisions on the

organization of offensive actions, defensive

actions in various directions.. to lower-

ranking officers, quite high-ranking.

And so, he remains a fairly stable

figure for now. So far, there are

no obvious candidates.... to

replace Syrsky ----- on the

Ukrainian military field,"

the expert believes.

In November 2024, the former Deputy Secretary of

the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC)

of Ukraine, General Serhiy Kryvonos, said that

the office of Volodymyr Zelensky ......was

preparing the resignation of Syrsky.

A few days ago..... the former commander of the 12th

special forces brigade "Azov" (terrorist organization

banned in Russia) of the National Guard of Ukraine,

Bohdan Krotevich..... said in an interview with The
Guardian newspaper that the commander-in-chief

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrsky,

should resign.

A similar statement was made by

Rada deputy Mariana Bezuglaya.

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Military expert, Kazanin: Syrsky prepares

Ukrainians to surrender Sumy & Kharkiv

April 10th, 8:19pm

(Vesti.ru)

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Alexander Syrsky, with his calm statements about

the advance of Russian troops --- deep into the

country, is preparing the population for the

idea of surrendering the Sumy and

Kharkiv regions.

This opinion was expressed by Maxim Kazanin, a

military expert and associate professor at the

Faculty of International Economic Relations

of the Financial University... under

the Government of the Russian

Federation --- in an interview

with Rossiya 24 TV channel.

The speaker recalled that, earlier, Syrsky officially

recognized: that Russia is conducting successful

offensive operations in the Sumy and Kharkiv

directions.

"This suggests..... that Syrsky is not panicking, that is,

he is preparing the public for the fact that Sumy will

probably have to be left as a district centre and,

probably, Kharkiv will also have to be handed

over. He is already preparing the ground in

advance - for the fact that the Ukrainian

Armed Forces will retreat from these

regions," Kazanin said.

Earlier, Syrsky told Ukrainian media that the US began

to send less aid to Ukraine, so the Kiev regime now

relies ..on Europe.

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Kallas: EU and NATO consider

sending troops to Ukraine

after ceasefire

April 10th, 2:40pm

(Vesti.ru)

The countries of the EU and NAto are... considering the

possibility of sending a military contingent to Ukraine

after reaching a truce in the format of a "coalition of

those who want". This was stated by the head of

EU ''diplomacy'' -- Kaja Kallas.

According to her, the troops can perform both

monitoring or peacekeeping functions, and

contribute to deterring or strengthening

the Ukrainian armed forces.

"The discussion.. continues. A number of countries are

ready to participate, and some are not. But the main

question is.... if there is peace, what forces and

capabilities we will need. We are considering

a monitoring mission, a peacekeeping

mission, a deterrence mission, a

reinforcement mission," TASS

quoted Kallas as saying.

Earlier, on April 4th, the head of the Kiev regime,

Vladimir Zelenski, said that weekly meetings of

military representatives from Kiev, London and

Paris will be held in Ukraine. The main issue
of the meetings, will be the deployment

of the military contingent.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova,

stressed that the Russian Federation will consider the

appearance of foreign contingents - of any country in
Ukraine, as a threat that could lead to a direct clash
between the Russian army and the armed forces of

other countries.

______________________________________________________

The Chinese Foreign Ministry urged Kiev

not to make statements about the

Chinese military in Ukraine

April 10th, 2:15pm

(Vesti.ru)

China recommended that Kiev refrain from statements

about the participation of Chinese military forces in

the Ukrainian conflict. This was announced during

a briefing by the official representative of the

country's foreign ministry, Lin Jian.

He stressed that statements about the presence of the

Chinese military in Ukraine, which the head of the

Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, allows himself,

are irresponsible.

"We recommend -- that the relevant parties correctly

and soberly assess the role of China; do not make

irresponsible statements," the diplomat said.

The representative of the ministry added.. that China is

not a party to the military confrontation; the country

supports a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted

that such statements by Kiev are not true, and

China takes a balanced position.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 10th, 12:45pm

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

In Belgorod direction, units of the Sever Group of

Forces inflicted fire damage on one mechanised

brigade, one air assault brigade, one coastal

defence brigade of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, and two territorial defence

brigades close to Prokhody, Turya,

Krasnopolye.... Ugroyedy, and

Miropolskoye (Sumy region).

The AFU losses were up to 105 troops, one armoured

fighting vehicle, two motor vehicles, and two field

artillery guns.

The Zapad Group of Forces' units improved the tactical

situation along the front line. Russian troops launched

strikes on manpower and hardware of 2 mechanised

brigades of the AFU and two territorial defence

brigades near Makeyevka (Lugansk People's

Republic), Dvurechanskoye (Kharkov

region), Yampol... and Kirovsk

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses were over 250 troops, three motor

vehicles, and one artillery gun. One ammunition

depot - was destroyed.

The Yug Group of Forces' units ---- improved the tactical

situation. Russian troops inflicted fire damage on the
formations of two mechanised brigades --- one

airmobile brigade, and one territorial defence

brigade near Zarya, Kleban-Byk, Grigorovka,

and Tarasovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses --- were up to 330 troops, three

armoured fighting vehicles, 23 motor vehicles,

three field artillery guns, and one electronic

warfare station. A field ammunition depot

- was destroyed.

The Tsentr Group of Forces' units --- captured more

advantageous lines and positions, inflicted losses

on manpower and hardware of three mechanised

brigades, 1 assault brigade of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, 1 marine brigade, and one territorial

defence brigade close to Kotlino, Udachnoye,

Yelizavetovka, Petrovskogo, Kotlyarovka,
Novosergeyevka, and Bogdanovka

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses were up to 430 troops, five

armoured fighting vehicles, six motor

vehicles, and two artillery guns.

The Vostok Group of Forces' units continued advancing

into the depths of enemy defences, inflicted losses on

manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades,

an air assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

and one territorial defence brigade near Poddubnoye,

Bogatyr, Shevchenko, and Otradnoye (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses were up to 170 troops, one armoured

fighting vehicle, eight motor vehicles, and two field

artillery guns, including one French-made 155-mm

Caesar self-propelled artillery system.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces ----- captured more

advantageous lines & positions, defeated formations

of 2 coastal defence brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine and one territorial defence brigade

close to Novopavlovka, Blagoveshchenskoye,

and Kamenskoye (Zaporozhye region).

The AFU losses were up to 90 troops, three armoured

fighting vehicles, seven motor vehicles, one artillery

gun, two electronic warfare stations, and one

ammunition depot.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial

vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian

Groups of Forces ------- engaged the military airfield

infrastructure, missile artillery, ammunition, and

military hardware depots as well as clusters of

manpower and hardware of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine and foreign mercenaries

in 144 areas.

Air defence systems shot down nine JDAM guided

bombs, one U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectile

as well as 200 fixed-wing drones.

In total --- since the beginning of the special military

operation, the AFU losses amounted to 660 aircraft,

283 helicopters, 50,812 unmanned aerial vehicles,

601 anti-aircraft missile systems, 22,752 tanks &

other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,534 MLRS

combat vehicles.... 23,434 field artillery guns

and mortars, and 33,876 units of special

military vehicles.

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APU forces 18-year-olds to sign

a contract for military service

April 10th, 4:50am

(Vesti.ru)

Young Ukrainians are forced to sign a contract for

military service and sent to the front line. This

was told by a captured soldier of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, Nikolai Chebanov.

According to the Ukrainian, when he was 18 years old,

he wanted to go through military service, since this

gives him the right to go abroad in the future.

''But I got rejected.''

"They did not take on conscripts – just a contract

and mobilization," Chebanov stated, in a

conversation with RIA Novosti.

He also noted: he was promised that he would serve in

the unit. However, after signing the contract, he was

sent --- on a combat mission. His entire platoon

consisted of the same 18-year-old contract

soldiers, none of them expected to be

on the front line.

Earlier, a captured militant of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces --- accused the head of the Kiev regime,

Vladimir Zelensky, of bloodshed, and called

for a stop.

Another admitted that he gave a bribe in the amount of

2,500 dollars to be sent to the rear, but was still sent

to the Kursk region, as part of an assault unit.

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Carlson: The US lost the war against Russia,

while simultaneously destroying Ukraine

April 9th, 11:29pm

(RT.ru)

US journalist Tucker Carlson expressed his belief in an

interview with US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones that

the United States lost the war against Russia, while

simultaneously destroying Ukraine.

He stressed that this war was waged by the US military,

the Pentagon, the State Department and the CIA. At the

same time, says Carlson, despite this defeat, no one in

the United States --- will openly declare this.

"I'm really afraid of this. Why can't we know that we

couldn't win a conventional war against Russia,

period? What does this say about our strength,

maybe we should adjust our expectations

a bit?" - the journalist asked.

MyÅ›l Polska previously stated that Ukraine

has become a burden for the United States.

Chairman of the Federation Council Commission on

Information Policy and Media Relations --- Alexey

Pushkov, in turn, noted that the United States

continues a proxy war against Russia,

supplying Kiev with weapons.

_______________________________________________

Fico ---- spoke about the EU's plan

to resolve the conflict in Ukraine

April 10th, 10:20pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The EU should have its own plan for resolving

the conflict in Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister

Robert Fico said in an interview with Izvestia.

"Europe, should have its own peace plan. Europe,

with its resources ---- should not have looked at

the administration of former US President Joe

Biden, what Biden wants or does not want in

Ukraine --- but should have acted from the

very beginning. And ------- it should have

influenced the Russian Federation - &

Ukraine ---- from the very beginning:

let's negotiate look for some peace

plan --- that would suit everyone,"

Robert Fico told Izvestia.

He noted that the US and Russian sides

are skeptical of the EU, because of
its bellicose rhetoric.

Earlier, the EU Commission announced

the allocation of €1 billion to Kiev...

as part of a G7 loan.

___________________________________

The Russian Defense Ministry told about

the exploits of Russian soldiers in the

special operation zone

April 9th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

On April 10th, Moscow time, the Ministry

of Defense of the Russian Federation

celebrated the feats of soldiers of

the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation -------- in the zone of a

special military operation (SVO).

According to the ministry, a unit, which included Guard

Sergeant Sergei Golub, performed a combat mission to

defend its positions at an important tactical line.

Thus, while conducting aerial reconnaissance using an

unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a complex electronic

environment, Golub discovered an accumulation of

enemy manpower and a camouflaged strong point

with an equipped mortar crew position.

Then he transmitted the coordinates of the opened

targets to an artillery unit, after which the enemy

positions were suppressed. Thanks to the brave

and professional actions of the Guard Sergeant

Serhiy Golub, a stronghold of Ukrainian

militants was destroyed, which

contributed to the advance

of Russian troops in

this direction.

Also, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

reported that the foreman of the 2nd article, Naiman

Vaisov -- was on combat duty, in one of the difficult

sections of the front, performing a combat task to
organize stable, uninterrupted communication

between control points.

During an artillery attack --- by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU), an antenna device and a repeater

were damaged, as a result of which part of the

main radio network of the unit was disabled.

Vaisov, despite the ongoing shelling, began to identify

the damage and eliminate it. Communication was

restored, which contributed to the successful

implementation of the combat mission

of the Russian army.

________________________________

Ukrainian prosecutor - evader got a job

.....at the military enlistment office

Evgeny Silaev (Night Line Editor)

April 9th, 8:27pm

(Lenta.ru)

Prosecutor-evader Rostislav Ilyinsky, who was detained

in 2024... got a job in the territorial recruitment centre
(TCK, the Ukrainian equivalent of military enlistment

offices) in Transcarpathia. This was reported by

the Telegram channel "Sputnik Near Abroad".

This became known - from the declaration of income of

Ilyinsky, in which he indicated the shopping centre of

Transcarpathia, as his place of work.

The prosecutor was detained in the attic of his mother-

in-law's house. He was suspected of forging

documents to evade mobilization.

Earlier, the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, Artem

Dmytruk accused the employees of the shopping

centre, of the genocide of the Ukrainian people.

According to him, military commissars are ruining

the lives of Ukrainians, terrorizing the population

--- on Zelensky's instructions.

_______________________________________________

Military commander Poddubny

announced ----- the seizure of

Zhuravki in the Sumy region

April 9th, 7:28pm

(Vesti.ru)

Ussuri paratroopers managed to capture the village of

Zhuravka in the Sumy region. This was reported on

the air of the TV channel "Russia" by the military

correspondent of VGTRK, Hero of Russia,

Evgeny Poddubny.

According to him, Zhuravka is the fourth settlement

of the Sumy region after Basovka, liberated by the

Russian Armed Forces recently.

"Indeed, the Ussuri paratroopers managed to push

backthe enemy, advance in the Sumy region, and

capture the village of Zhuravka," Poddubny said.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation reported on the liberation of the

village of Basovka, Sumy region.

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Russian Defence Ministry reports on

repelling AFU attempt.... to invade

Russian territory in Kursk region

April 9th, 12:55pm

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue

the operation to neutralise AFU formations on the

territory of Kursk region.

During offensive actions -- units of the Sever Group of

Forces inflicted fire damage - on the formations of 1
mechanised brigade, one tank brigade, 3 air assault
brigades, and one territorial defence brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Gornal

and Oleshnya.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, and Artillery

strikes engaged AFU manpower and hardware close

to... Gornal, Oleshnya, Aleksandriya, Belovody,

Vladimirovka, Vodolagi, Zhuravka, Loknya,

Miropolye, Sadki, Yunakovka, and

Yablonovka, in Sumy region.

The AFU losses - were over 230 troops, eight motor

vehicles, two artillery guns, 2 mortars, four UAV

command posts, and one ammunition depot.

Since the beginning of hostilities in Kursk direction, the

AFU losses amounted to more than 72,990 troops, 405

tanks, 331 infantry fighting vehicles, 300 armoured

personnel carriers... 2,260 armoured fighting

vehicles, 2,652 motor vehicles, 597 artillery

guns, 53 MLRS launchers, including 13 of

HIMARS and seven of MLRS made by the

USA, 26 anti-aircraft missile launchers,

a self-propelled anti-aircraft system,

ten transport-loading vehicles, 123

EW stations, 18 counter-battery

warfare radars, ten air defence

radars, 56 units of engineering

and other materiel -- including

23 counter-obstacle vehicles -

1 UR-77 mine clearing vehicle

five bridge launchers... one

engineering recon vehicle

as well as... 15 armoured

recovery vehicles ---- and

1 command post vehicle.

The operation to neutralise the

AFU units ------- is in progress.

________________________________

Russian Defence Ministry reports

on the progress of the special

military operation

April 9th, 12:25pm

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,

continue the special military operation.

In Belgorod direction units of the Sever Group of Forces

hit formations of two mechanised brigades, an assault

brigade, one air assault brigade, one coastal defence

brigade, two assault regiments of the AFU, and four

territorial defence brigades close to Krasnopolye,

Petrushevka, Stepok, Turya, Okop, Ugroyedy,

Miropolskoye, and Prokhody (Sumy region).

In Kharkov direction, Russian troops inflicted fire

damage on the manpower and hardware of one

mechanised brigade, two motorised infantry

brigades, one air defence regiment of the

AFU.. one territorial defence brigade by

Petrovka, Kovali, Volchansk, Zolochev

(Kharkov region), and Kharkov.

The AFU losses --- were up to 120 troops, two armoured

fighting vehicles, one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, two

motor vehicles, two field artillery guns, and one

electronic warfare station.

The Zapad Group of Forces' units - improved the tactical

situation along the front line. Russian troops delivered

strikes at manpower and hardware of a mechanised

brigade of the AFU & 2 territorial defence brigades

near Kirovsk, Yampol (Donetsk People's Republic),

Dvurechanskoye (Kharkov region), Makeyevka

(Lugansk People's Republic), and the

Serebryansky forestry.

The AFU losses --- were more than 200 troops, one

Polish-made Dzik armoured fighting vehicle... five

motor vehicles, and four artillery guns, including

three Western-made ones. One ammunition

depot - was destroyed.

The Yug Group of Forces' units improved the tactical

situation. Russian troops inflicted fire damage on

the formations of 3 mechanised brigades... one

airmobile brigade of the AFU, and 1 territorial

defence brigade by Grigorovka, Tarasovka,

Zarya, Pleshcheyevka, and Kleban-Byk

(Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses -- were up to 300 troops, seven armoured

fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, three field artillery

guns, and two electronic warfare stations. 1 materiel

depot was destroyed.

The Tsentr Group of Forces' units -------- took more
advantageous lines & positions. Russian troops

launched attacks on manpower and hardware

of 2 mechanised brigades, 1 assault brigade,

one jaeger brigade, two UAV brigades, one

assault regiment, one UAV regiment, and

1 marine brigade near Lenina, Kotlino,

Zeleny Kut, Yelizavetovka, Zverevo,

Kotlyarovka, Krasnoarmeysk,

Udachnoye ---- Bogdanovka,

Muravka, Novosergeyevka,

& Petrovskogo (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses - were up to 435 troops, four motor

vehicles, four artillery guns as well as U.S.-made:

one M113 armoured personnel carrier, two

HMMWV armoured fighting vehicles, and

one MaxxPro armoured vehicle.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces --- continued

advancing.... into the depth of enemy defences.

Russian troops delivered strikes at manpower

and hardware of two mechanised brigades,

one air assault brigade, and one jaeger

brigade of the AFU near Shevchenko,

Otradnoye, Poddubnoye, Bogatyr,

and Karla Marksa (Donetsk

People's Republic).

The AFU losses -- were up to 150 troops, one armoured

fighting vehicle, one motor vehicle, two field artillery

guns, including one U.S.-made 155-mm Paladin
self-propelled artillery system.

The Dnepr Group of Forces' units - took more

advantageous lines and positions. Russian

troops hit the formations of one mountain

assault brigade... two coastal defence

brigades of the AFU and 1 territorial

defence brigade by Ponyatovka.....

Dneprovskoye (Kherson region),

Kamenskoye, Novopavlovka,

and Blagoveshchenskoye

(Zaporozhye region).

The AFU losses were over 90 troops, one U.S.-made

M113 armoured personnel carrier, two armoured

fighting vehicles.... nine motor vehicles, three

artillery guns, 2 electronic warfare stations,

one counter-battery radar station, and

two ammunition depots.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial

vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian

Groups of Forces engaged an operational-tactical

missile manufacture enterprise, production

plants for unmanned aerial vehicles and

their storage areas as well as clusters

of manpower and hardware of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine and

foreign mercenaries.... in

149 areas.

Air defence systems shot down six U.S.-made JDAM

guided bombs and 333 fixed-wing unmanned aerial

vehicles, including 158 drones out of the special

military operation zone.

In total --- since the beginning of the special military

operation, the AFU losses amounted to 660 aircraft,

283 helicopters, 50,612 unmanned aerial vehicles,

601 anti-aircraft missile systems, 22,739 tanks

and other armoured fighting vehicles --- 1,534

MLRS combat vehicles, 23,395 field artillery

guns and mortars, 33,827 units of special

military vehicles.

________________________________________

Russian troops blocked the supply routes

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near

Katerynivka in the DPR

April 9th, 4:03am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army took under fire control, a section of

the highway near Katerynivka, which was liberated

on April 7 - in the Donetsk People's Republic,

military expert Andrey Marochko said.

Thus, the segment of the Novoe-Petrovskoye highway

(Ukrainian name – Grekovka) is closed for supplying

units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

"This, will significantly complicate the supply of
Ukrainian militants in Petrovsky ---- from the
Izyum direction," TASS quoted Marochko

as saying.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Armed Forces shelled the

territory of the DPR --- 31 times, over the past day.

It took only one hour for Russian troops to clear

the village of Dneproenergia in the DPR

from AFU units... on April the 8th.

______________________________________

Lavrov said that Odessa, like many

other cities, was built by Russians

April 9th, 3:03am

(RT.ru)

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, recalled in an
interview for the TASS Children project about the Russian
"roots" of Odessa ----- emphasizing that the city was built
...by Russians.

"Namely, the Russians -- Catherine II, Potemkin, and our

other glorious ancestors - developed these territories,

built Odessa, other cities, ports, and factories,"

the diplomat said.

At the same time, he stressed that the West indulged

the actions of the Kiev regime - to exterminate the

entire Russian part of the history of these lands.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria
Zakharova, said earlier, that Europe has its

eyes on Odessa and Lviv.

"One gets the impression that the Europeans have already

set their sights on these cities --- and are hatching their

own plans for them. This is reminiscent of the military

intervention of the Entente forces -- during the Civil

War in our country -- in 1917-1922," TASS quoted

Zakharova as saying.

She stressed: that a number of European countries

are hatching the appropriate plans.. hiding behind

"Russian aggression".

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Lavrov: Europe's leaders - have

taken up arms against Russia

in an insane state of elation

Artem Vereykin
(Night Line Editor)

April 9th, 12:29am

(Lenta.ru)

Europe is "elated" by waging war on Russia,

and all major world conflicts began with

Europe in this psychotic state.

Russia's Foreign Minister, Lavrov, said

this, in an interview with TASS.

"Speaking about Europe --- we are now witnessing

another wave, when Europe has taken up arms,

and, looking at some of their leaders' faces, I

want to say "elated" -- about attacking our

country. Before the victory in the Great

Patriotic War all the world's tragedies

began with the aggressive actions
of the Europeans," he said.

The Minister stressed that.. after the Second World War,

Europe was weakened and therefore the main initiator
of conflicts, was the United States, as the "so-called
leader of the free world."

Lavrov also recalled that, during World War II -- almost

all European countries fought on the side of Germany.

Earlier... Lavrov spoke about Russia's attempts to "shake

up" the West, in the fight against their desire to rewrite

history. Long before the start of the special operation

in Ukraine, they made attempts to undermine and

denigrate the role of the USSR ------- and put the

winners and losers on the same level, he said.