Russian forces make progress amid record-high losses across Ukraine's Donetsk region
As 2024 nears its end, Moscow troops continue to make steady progress across the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, moving in on the towns of Pokrovsk and appearing to be closing in on Kurakhove further south.
Russian troops have reportedly stormed into Chasiv Yar after a grueling 16-month standoff, raising their flags over key positions in the strategically vital Ukrainian town. While Kremlin sources claim a breakthrough, Kyiv has denied the fall, stating that fierce resistance continues and the situation remains “fluid.” This town is critical for access to Sloviansk and Kramatorsk—major Ukrainian strongholds in Donetsk.
#ChasivYar #RussiaUkraineWar #RussianAttack #ChasivYarUnderFire #UkraineWar2025 #RussianForces #RussiaCapturesChasivYar #ChasivYarUpdate #UkraineCrisis #WarInUkraine #RussianMilitary #UkraineDefense #ChasivYarNews #EasternUkraine #FrontlineUkraine #UkraineInvasion #PutinWar #ChasivYarBattle #RussianAdvance #UkraineConflict
~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~
A Russian 500-kg aerial bomb reduced a bustling shopping center in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast to rubble, killing two and injuring at least 28 on July 16. The heart of Dobropillia city was targeted in a broad daylight strike that left more than 54 shops destroyed, over 300 apartments damaged, and multiple cars obliterated. A massive fire erupted after the impact, prompting an urgent response from emergency crews.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the attack as "horrendous, dumb Russian terror" devoid of military rationale. This violent escalation comes just two days after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 50-day ultimatum, warning of severe tariffs on Russia unless a peace deal is reached. Despite repeated warnings, Russia continues its brutal offensive with impunity. The civilian toll rises, as Ukraine's east remains under siege in the face of international deadlines and unrelenting destruction.
#RussiaUkraineWar #DonetskAttack #DobropilliaBombing #TrumpRussiaUltimatum #UkraineUnderFire #Zelensky #500kgBomb #RussianWarCrimes #ShoppingCenterStrike #UkraineNews #EasternUkraine #WarInUkraine #PutinStrike #UkraineCivilianCasualties #TerrorBombing #DobropilliaStrike #BreakingNewsUkraine #TrumpRussiaTariffs #StopRussianAggression #UkraineCrisis
~HT.318~ED.102~GR.122~
Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released footage of a powerful drone strike on a Ukrainian radar installation in the Chernihiv region. Kamikaze drones flattened the site, dealing a strategic blow to Ukraine’s battlefield operations. Russia claims steady gains, including the capture of Mykolaivka and Myrne in Donetsk. Meanwhile, Ukrainian emergency services report ongoing civilian casualties, including a 53-year-old killed in Sumy, where power stations were also targeted. As drone warfare intensifies, both sides continue to clash fiercely, with Ukraine launching covert countermeasures against Russia’s advances.
#RussiaUkraineWar #DroneStrike #KamikazeDrone #UkraineConflict #RussiaMOD #Donetsk #Chernihiv #SumyAttack #CivilianCasualties #UkraineWarNews #UkraineRadar #MilitaryStrike #Putin #Zelensky #WarFootage #BreakingNews #GeoPolitics #UkraineFrontline #UkraineDefense #RussiaAdvance #UkraineCrisis #RussianForces #DroneWarfare #WarUpdate #Mykolaivka #Myrne #PowerStationAttack #SumyRegion #MilitaryTensions #EasternEuropeConflict
Also Read
US Will Send Patriot Missiles To Ukraine: Trump Takes U-Turn Over Arm Deliveries To Kyiv :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-send-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-trump-takes-u-turn-over-arm-deliveries-to-kyiv-011-7800325.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia’s Ex-Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt Found Dead Hours After Dismissal From Putin Govt :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-s-ex-transport-minister-roman-starovoyt-found-dead-hours-after-dismissal-from-putin-govt-7794259.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia Becomes First Country To Officially Recognize Taliban Government :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-becomes-first-country-to-officially-recognize-taliban-government-7791009.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.194~HT.408~GR.124~
Russian forces have reached the Dnipropetrovsk region, Moscow claims
According to Moscow, Russian forces have reached the western edge of the Donetsk region and that troops were "developing the offensive" in neighbouring Dnipropetrovsk. Ukraine denies Russia's claims.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/08/russian-forces-have-reached-the-dnipropetrovsk-region-moscow-claims
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published
A massive fire broke out at a Russian oil depot near Sochi after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike. Russian officials report that drone debris ignited a fuel tank, injuring at least seven civilians and grounding flights at Sochi’s airport. Over 120 firefighters were deployed to control the blaze. Moscow claims this is part of a broader Ukrainian offensive across southern cities. As regional tensions spike, the conflict escalates with nuclear threats and U.S. military posturing near Russian waters.
#SochiFire #UkraineRussiaWar #DroneStrike #OilDepotAttack #Sochi #RussiaUnderAttack #Zelensky #Putin #BlackSeaTensions #UkraineOffensive #RussiaOilTargeted #WarNews #Geopolitics #UkraineWarUpdate #RussianOil #SochiAirport #MilitaryStrike #TacticalDrone #CrisisInRussia #USRussiaTensions #NuclearPosturing #GlobalSecurity #PutinZelensky #DroneWarfare #EnergyWar #OilWar #Firefighters #BreakingNews #SouthRussia #SochiBlaze #Escalation
~GR.124~HT.408~ED.103~
Russia launched a devastating wave of missile strikes on Kyiv and Mykolaiv after Ukraine unleashed drone attacks across Russian military and industrial hubs. Explosions rocked both nations in an explosive two‑day escalation, including a drone strike that shut down the crucial Central Asia–Center gas pipeline in Volgograd—vital for Russia’s military energy needs. Ukraine targeted facilities like the Elektropribor plant in Penza and a Shahed-drone airbase in Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Moscow scrambled quickly, intercepting 112 Ukrainian drones and responding with 53 of its own. The retaliation struck civilian zones, reducing homes in Mykolaiv to rubble and seriously wounding several. This sharp escalation follows a Russian drone assault on Kyiv that killed 31 people just hours earlier. With energy infrastructure crippled and cities ablaze, the tit-for-tat violence underscores how the Ukraine war threatens to spiral across borders—bringing military escalation and civilian suffering to new heights.
#UkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #UkraineDrones #RussianMissiles #KyivAttack #MykolaivStrike #GasPipeline #CentralAsiaCenter #EnergyWar #Elektropribor #ShahedDrorseAirbase #PenzaAttack #RetaliationStrikes #MoscowInterceptions #CivilianCasualties #RubbleCoverage #WarEscalation #DroneOffensive #MilitaryTargets #ConflictIntensifies
Ukrainian drone attack struck Sochi oil depot sparking major fire, Russian authorities say
The reciprocal attacks from both sides comes at the end of one of the deadliest weeks in Ukraine in recent months, after Russian drone attacks killed two people in Kherson on Saturday morning and 31 people in Kyiv on Thursday.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/03/ukrainian-drone-attack-struck-sochi-oil-depot-sparking-major-fire-russian-authorities-say
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published
Outspoken Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene has condemned U.S. funding for the Ukraine war, calling it a “complete betrayal” of American taxpayers. Referring to Trump’s 2024 victory, Greene argued that voters had rejected foreign wars, yet Washington continues to finance conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. She accused Democrats—and some neocon Republicans—of pushing an “America LAST” agenda while warning that such policies will alienate younger voters permanently.
Greene even called Israel’s Gaza offensive a “genocide,” highlighting deep fractures within Trump’s GOP. Despite campaign promises to end the war, Trump recently approved additional military support for Kiev, including Patriot missile systems. The debate exposes growing discontent among Republican ranks about endless foreign interventions and unchecked military spending. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials praised Trump’s support, calling it a vital deterrent against Russian advances. Greene warned that ignoring these political alarm bells could prove disastrous for U.S. unity and voter trust.
#MarjorieTaylorGreene #UkraineWar #GazaCrisis #Trump2024 #RepublicanDivide #USForeignPolicy #AmericaFirst #WarFunding #IsraelPalestine #Betrayal #TaxpayerMoney #StopTheWars #KievConflict #TrumpVsGOP #YoungVoterBacklash #TrumpMissiles #PatriotMissiles #MiddleEastTensions #BidenForeignPolicy #AmericanVoters
Also Read
Trump Claims Canada's Recognition of Palestinian State Complicates Trade Negotiations :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-uses-canada-palestinian-state-recognition-leverage-trade-talks-011-7817517.html?ref=DMDesc
Trump's Ambition as a Global Peacemaker Faces Challenges Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-global-peacemaker-gaza-ceasefire-challenges-011-7810943.html?ref=DMDesc
Trump Condemns Brazilian Authorities for Alleged Witch Hunt Against Bolsonaro :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-criticises-brazilian-authorities-witch-hunt-bolsonaro-011-7794385.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.408~
Ukraine unleashed a sweeping overnight drone offensive that struck deep inside Russian territory, killing at least three and igniting fires at key military and energy infrastructure sites. The strikes, claimed by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces and intelligence agency SBU, highlight Kyiv’s expanding long-range drone warfare capabilities.
High-value targets included the Ryazan oil refinery near Moscow, the Annanefteprodukt oil facility in Voronezh, and the Primorsko-Akhtarsk military airfield—allegedly used to launch Iranian-made Shahed drones. In Penza, the Elektropribor electronics plant was hit, killing a woman and injuring two others. Fires and structural damage were also reported in Samara and Rostov, where casualties included an elderly man and a security guard. Russia’s defense ministry said 112 drones were intercepted during the 9-hour attack, but several breached air defenses. As Ukraine leans on asymmetric warfare, its drone campaign signals a bold shift in strategy—aimed at crippling Russia's war machine beyond the frontlines.
#UkraineDroneStrike #RussianOilRefinery #MilitaryAirbaseHit #KyivStrikesBack #RyazanRefinery #DroneWarfare #UkraineRussiaWar #ShahedDrones #UkrainianCounteroffensive #LongRangeStrike #RussiaCasualties #PrimorskoAkhtarskAirbase #VoronezhAttack #PenzaElectronicsHit #DonetskFront #DroneOffensive #UkraineWarUpdate #ExplosionsInRussia #SBUOperations #UkrainianDrones
Tensions between Washington and Moscow are spiraling after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines near Russian waters in response to Dmitry Medvedev’s chilling “dead hand” threat. The move has fueled fears of World War 3, despite experts calling it “posturing.” A viral video claiming Russian Borei-class submarines armed with Bulava missiles are stationed off the U.S. coast has added to the panic, though fact-checkers confirmed the footage is from 2018. Trump defended his decision on Truth Social, warning that “words are important and can have unintended consequences.” Analysts suggest the deployment signals strength but does not escalate nuclear confrontation. The standoff comes as Trump grows increasingly frustrated with Vladimir Putin’s refusal to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire, with both nations engaging in nuclear saber-rattling unseen since the Cold War.
#Trump #Russia #NuclearSubs #WW3Fears #MedvedevThreat #Putin #USRussiaTensions #NuclearStandoff #DeadHandThreat #WarFears #TruthSocial #GlobalCrisis #NuclearWeapons #BoreiSubmarines #BulavaMissiles #WorldWar3 #Geopolitics #NuclearDeployment #USMilitaryPower #RussiaVsUS
~ED.346~GR.124~HT.318~
A war of words has erupted between Donald Trump and Dmitry Medvedev after the former Russian president issued a veiled threat warning Trump against issuing ultimatums to Moscow. Medvedev, in a social media post, said each ultimatum brings the world closer to war—"not between Russia and Ukraine, but with your own country." Trump responded with fury, calling Medvedev a "failed former President" and warning him to "watch his words" or face consequences. The U.S. President also slammed India over trade tariffs, saying their economy and Russia’s were “dead” and would “sink together.” Trump had recently warned Russia of new sanctions if it didn’t agree to a ceasefire within 12 days. The Kremlin said it had “taken note” of Trump’s latest demands. With tensions mounting, the episode highlights rising geopolitical friction and personal animosity at the top levels of power.
#Trump #Medvedev #RussiaUSA #IndiaRussia #TrumpWarning #MedvedevThreat #UkraineWar #Putin #DonaldTrump #Ultimatum #TruthSocial #RussiaSanctions #Geopolitics #USIndiaTies #TradeWar #WhiteHouse #BidenVsTrump #G20Fallout #CeasefireDeal #GlobalTensions
~HT.318~ED.346~
Russia has issued a sharp warning to Bulgaria after the Bulgarian Parliament labeled Moscow a “state sponsor of terrorism” and seized Russian property. The Kremlin condemned the move as a product of EU-driven Russophobia, calling it a provocation that “won’t go unanswered.” With NATO backing Bulgaria and tensions rising in the Black Sea, fears of escalation grow. Though a full-blown conflict is unlikely, hybrid threats remain. Russia's fleet still holds Kalibr missile power, while Bulgaria, backed by NATO, braces for any threat near its modernizing navy.
#Russia #Bulgaria #BlackSeaTensions #Putin #NATO #Geopolitics #WarThreat #KalibrMissiles #BulgariaNavy #HybridWarfare #Article5 #EU #RussiaUkraineWar #PutinWarning #Bosphorus #NavalConflict #Moscow #RussianFleet #MilitaryTensions #DefenseNews #BreakingNews #GlobalSecurity #NATONews #EasternEurope #BalticCrisis #BlackSeaCrisis #NATOvsRussia #UkraineWar #WarZone #SecurityAlert #MilitaryEscalation
Also Read
Hawaii Tsunami Warning: Next Waves Could Reach Up to 10 Feet, Say Officials :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/hawaii-tsunami-warning-next-waves-could-reach-up-to-10-feet-say-officials-011-7815551.html?ref=DMDesc
India Tsunami Warning? INCOIS Confirms No Threat After 8.7 Quake Near Russia :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-tsunami-warning-incois-confirms-no-threat-after-8-7-quake-near-russia-011-7815227.html?ref=DMDesc
Watch The Moment Russia's Kamchatka Was Rocked After 8.7-Magnitude Quake :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/watch-the-moment-kamchatka-was-rocked-after-8-7-magnitude-quake-011-7815209.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia claims it has captured the key town of Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine after 16 months of brutal fighting. A verified video shows Russian soldiers raising their flag in the devastated ruins, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and top military officials have called the claim “disinformation” and “propaganda.” Analysts warn the fall, if true, could allow Russia to edge closer to Kostiantynivka and disrupt Ukrainian logistics. Meanwhile, heavy fighting is reported near Pokrovsk, southwest of Chasiv Yar.
The town, once home to over 12,000 residents, now lies in ruins after months of Russian air raids and ground assaults. As battlefield conditions intensify, U.S. President Trump has warned of new sanctions against Moscow and its trade partners if a ceasefire isn't reached soon. With both sides trading claims and video evidence surfacing, Chasiv Yar may mark a new turning point in the eastern front of the war.
#ChasivYar #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #Zelensky #Putin #Pokrovsk #DonetskBattle #TrumpSanctions #UkraineFrontline #EasternUkraine #DroneWarfare #Bakhmut #ChasivYarFalls #RussianAdvance #WarInUkraine #UkraineNews #PutinArmy #ConcreteTownFalls #Geopolitics #Kostiantynivka
~ED.420~HT.408~GR.124~
Russia has reportedly entered Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, expanding its war zone beyond Donetsk. While Kyiv dismisses the claim as propaganda, military analysts confirm geolocation evidence of Russian advances. The strategic push threatens to encircle Pokrovsk and compromise Ukrainian defenses. This penetration, though limited, could escalate the war and shift negotiations. Western experts warn of summer offensives as Russia aims to isolate key cities and tighten its grip on southeastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military holds firm, but the situation on the Dnipro front grows increasingly tense.
#RussiaUkraineWar #DniproOblast #UkraineInvasion #DonetskWar #Pokrovsk #RussianOffensive #UkraineWarNews #DniproFront #RussiaAdvance #UkraineConflict #PutinWarStrategy #DniproAttack #UkraineDefense #Geopolitics #EasternUkraine #UkraineUnderFire #UkraineTerritoryLoss #UkraineCrisis #MilitaryEncirclement #RussianMilitaryPush
Also Read
Russia Unleashes Record Overnight Drone Attack On Ukraine Amid Peace Talks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-unleashes-record-overnight-drone-attack-on-ukraine-amid-peace-talks-4176255.html?ref=DMDesc
This NATO Member Country Can Provide India Battle-Tested Unmanned Weapons, Tech :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/this-nato-member-country-can-provide-india-battle-tested-unmanned-weapons-tech-4175213.html?ref=DMDesc
Trump Proposes Allowing Ukraine and Russia to Fight Before Seeking Peace :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-ukraine-russia-fight-for-a-while-011-4173761.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.410~ED.194~
In Ukraine, volunteers in handmade costumes performed traditional vertep, a form of Christmas theatre, in areas once occupied by Russian forces. In the Chernihiv region, Volodymyr Chapel led a group..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
In a significant advancement in the ongoing conflict, Russian forces have successfully liberated Novoolenovka, a strategic settlement in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). Units from the Tsentr Group..
In the latest clash in Russia's Kursk region, Ukraine has suffered massive losses, including over 300 troops and an Abrams tank, according to Moscow's Defense Ministry. The ongoing cross-border..
![Putin's Troops Storm Chasiv Yar After 16-Months: Ukraine Denies as Russian Flags Fly| Putin Winning? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250731/1418245382-Putin-Troops-Storm-Chasiv-Yar-After-16.jpg)
![Russia’s BIGGEST Attack On Ukraine Yet? Drops 500-KG Aerial Bomb On Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250717/1416745846-Russia-BIGGEST-Attack-On-Ukraine-Yet-Drops.jpg)
![Russia’s Kamikaze Drones OBLITERATE Ukrainian Radar Base | Raw Footage Shows Russian Air Assault [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250714/1416461124-Russia-Kamikaze-Drones-OBLITERATE-Ukrainian-Radar-Base.jpg)
![Russian forces have reached the Dnipropetrovsk region, Moscow claims [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250608/1413310868-Russian-forces-have-reached-the-Dnipropetrovsk-region-Moscow.jpg)
![Putin RAGES After Ukrainian Drone HITS Sochi Oil Depot | Black Sea Cities Targeted in 'Mass Attack' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250803/1418486300-Putin-RAGES-After-Ukrainian-Drone-HITS-Sochi-Oil.jpg)
![Putin UNLEASHES Hell On Ukraine | Moscow’s REVENGE As Ukraine Drones ‘Shut’ Russian Gas Pipeline [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250803/1418480336-Putin-UNLEASHES-Hell-On-Ukraine-Moscow.jpg)
![Ukrainian drone attack struck Sochi oil depot sparking major fire, Russian authorities say [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250803/1418475266-Ukrainian-drone-attack-struck-Sochi-oil-depot-sparking.jpg)
![Trump’s BIGGEST ‘Betrayal’ To Americans? GOP Ally Slams Ukraine War Funding As Backstab To Voters [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250803/1418475326-Trump-BIGGEST-Betrayal-To-Americans-GOP-Ally.jpg)
![Ukraine anti-corruption agencies uncover major drone procurement graft scheme [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250803/1418464152-Ukraine-anti-corruption-agencies-uncover-major-drone-procurement.jpg)
![Ukrainian Drone Blitz Kills 3, Hits Russian Oil Refinery And Airbase In Deep-Penetration Strike [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250803/1418453090-Ukrainian-Drone-Blitz-Kills-Hits-Russian-Oil.jpg)
![WW3 To Begin Soon? Russian Submarine Spotted 'Near U.S Coast' After Trump's Deployment [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418386520-WW3-To-Begin-Soon-Russian-Submarine-Spotted-Near.jpg)
![Trump Vs Medvedev: Medvedev Warns Trump Of War Over Ultimatum, Trump Calls Him 'Failed…' In Rebuke [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250731/1418197886-Trump-Vs-Medvedev-Medvedev-Warns-Trump-Of-War.jpg)
![NATO-Russia Full Blown Conflict: Russia Issues CHILLING WARNING To Bulgaria Over Black Sea Tensions [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250731/1418153082-NATO-Russia-Full-Blown-Conflict-Russia-Issues-CHILLING.jpg)
![Ukraine War Latest: Russia Declares Chasiv Yar 'Liberated' | Ukraine Denies Claim, Says ‘Fight…’ [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250801/1418312742-Ukraine-War-Latest-Russia-Declares-Chasiv-Yar-Liberated.jpg)
![Another VICTORY For Putin? Russia INVADES Dnipro Oblast As War Expands Dangerously Toward New Region [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250611/1413645716-Another-VICTORY-For-Putin-Russia-INVADES-Dnipro-Oblast.jpg)
![Ukrainians sing carols, give performances, spread festive spirit in areas once occupied by Russia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241230/1397421172-Ukrainians-sing-carols-give-performances-spread-festive-spirit.jpg)
![Donetsk Falls to Putin’s Men: Russia’s Tsentr Group Capture Novoolenovka; Russian Tricolor Raised [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241230/1397418408-Donetsk-Falls-to-Putin-Men-Russia.jpg)
![Putin In Revenge Mode: 300+ Ukrainians Killed in Kursk, Russians Wreck Havoc On U.S Abrams [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241224/1396968496-Putin-In-Revenge-Mode-300+-Ukrainians-Killed-in.jpg)
