In a significant turn of events in the ongoing conflict, Russian forces have announced the full capture of Kurakhovo, a strategic town in the southwest Donbass region, part of the Donetsk People’s Republic.
Once home to nearly 19,000 residents, the town had been heavily fortified by Ukrainian forces, featuring firing positions, underground networks, and natural defenses such as a water basin that complicated Russian advances.
A day after massive Russian strikes, Moscow now accuses Ukraine of sabotaging its own forces. Russian expert Andrey Marochko claims Kyiv lost nearly 4,000 troops in Lugansk alone within a week, including foreign fighters. Ukraine’s counteroffensives reportedly failed to stop Russian advances in Kharkov, Donetsk, and Lugansk. Russia maintains the initiative, launching precision strikes and accusing Ukraine of wasting troops and equipment. As Ukraine struggles to hold its defensive lines, Russia insists its objectives under the "special military operation" are steadily being fulfilled.
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Ukraine's freedom 'most important task' for foreign policy, German FM Wadephul says
Germany has been Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support under President Donald Trump is in doubt.
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Suspects in the March 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre that killed 149 people have reportedly told Russian investigators that a Ukrainian state entity ordered the attack. According to interrogation transcripts cited by Russian media, the attackers — all Tajik nationals — said the assault was executed by ISIS-K but coordinated through a handler named "Saifullo" linked to Ukraine.
The suspects were allegedly promised $13,000 each and instructed to flee to Kiev after the attack. They claimed their weapons came from Ukraine, with operational guidance originating from Türkiye and Afghanistan. Ukraine has denied any role in the incident, though it has previously admitted to sabotage inside Russian territory. The attack, which also injured over 600 people, marks one of the deadliest in Russia in recent memory. Questions persist around the true orchestrators of the massacre and whether foreign intelligence or proxy actors were involved.
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Now under Russian control, he pledged a full-scale economic reboot to “unlock their full potential” and ensure locals see “real improvement.” This strategic pivot not only bolsters Russia’s hold on the contested areas but also signals defiance to Western diplomacy, especially amid growing international pressure. The timing — as Western leaders push for de-escalation — reveals Moscow’s determination to consolidate gains through infrastructure, development, and economic integration.
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Russia says it has captured three more settlements in its slow but persistent advance across Ukraine’s eastern front — two in Donetsk and one in the northern Sumy region. The announcement signals a renewed push by Russian forces months after the failed attempt to seize Kyiv. As Moscow’s focus remains on the heavily contested Donbas, Ukrainian forces are battling to hold key positions while refusing to acknowledge territorial losses. With both sides offering conflicting reports and the frontlines shifting, the war appears far from over. This update dives into the latest military developments, strategic shifts, and what they mean for Ukraine’s defense and Russia’s long-term goals.
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Russia’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the liberation of Zarya in the Donetsk People's Republic as Russian troops raised their flag following intense clashes. Azov fighters were reportedly killed and their equipment seized. Russian Sever, Zapad, and Yug groups inflicted major losses on Ukrainian brigades across multiple regions including Sumy and Kharkov. Ukrainian forces lost hundreds of troops, dozens of vehicles, artillery systems, and electronic warfare assets. The battlefield momentum continues to shift as Russia pushes deeper into strategic positions, intensifying the conflict across eastern Ukraine.
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