Ukraine War Live Ticker +++ 18:14 Raging Attacks - Moscow Speaks of Sabotage and Reports Arrests
18:14 Military bases assaulted - Moscow points towards terrorism, discusses arrests
Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the latest developments in this ongoing conflict! After a daring, coordinated attack by Ukraine on several Russian military airbases, the Kremlin's Defense Ministry has cried foul play, pinning the blame on Ukraine for conducting a "terrorist attack" on five of their airbases across regions, including Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur. These accusations come straight from Interfax news agency. The ministry claims that all attempts at these airbases were swiftly repelled, and some of the perpetrators were apprehended on the spot. In addition, they report that several aircraft caught fire as a result of these attacks, though no casualties have been reported. However, videos circulating on social media tell a different story...
17:40 Bloodbath at Training Ground - Top Brass Steps Down
The body count has risen following a brutal Russian attack on a major Ukrainian training ground for soldiers, with at least 12 fatalities and more than 60 injured soldiers reported. This attack comes at a challenging time, as Russia continues its relentless bombardment of Ukraine, disregarding calls for a ceasefire and conducting massive air strikes, including those on Kyiv and Odessa. A new offensive by the Russian army is feared in the border region of Sumy in the east. Mychajlo Drapatyj, the commander of the Ukrainian army, has stepped down after expressing his personal responsibility for the tragic loss of life in this attack.
17:10 Close Call - Ukraine Plans Wide-scale Offensive?
Rumors and videos on social media hint at a broader, unsuccessful Ukrainian drone attack deep into Russian territory, planned for the Amur region. This potentially risky operation, if true, would mark the furthest ever incursion from Ukraine, with a whopping 6200 kilometers separating the two nations. According to unconfirmed sources, local civilians prevented the launch of drones from the second truck, and one of them even exploded inside the truck, wiping it out. The exact location of the trucks at the time of their destruction remains uncertain. If Ukraine has successfully carried out this attack, it would mark their fifth daring operation targeting Russian air force bases, making it apparent that they are not pulling any punches in their bid to cripple the enemy air fleet.
16:32 Red Alert - China's Silent Sniper Enters the Fray?
Russian forces are reportedly wielding the Chinese-made laser air defense system, Silent Hunter, to take down Ukrainian drones faster and more efficiently. This potential deployment marks a new twist in the ongoing war, as China has kept its distance and maintained neutrality, despite having strong economic ties with the Kremlin since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian military portal, Militarnyi, claims to have evidence of Russian troops using the Silent Hunter laser air defense system, and footage published by a Russian military blogger apparently shows the system in action.
16:08 Istanbul Diplomacy - More of the Same?
With a delegation set to head to Istanbul for talks tomorrow, tensions remain high as Russia prepares to present a memorandum for a potential future peace treaty. However, concerns abound as Russia plans to send the same delegation as in previous discussions, which consisted of low-level officials with no decision-making power. As a result, prior talks have borne little fruit beyond the exchange of 1,000 prisoners on both sides, with no significant progress made towards a lasting resolution. Representing Russia will be Vladimir Medinsky, Mikhail Galuzin, Igor Kostyukov, and Alexander Fomin, while Ukraine has demanded high-level representation for these crucial discussions.
15:38 Secret Operation 'Web': Ukraine Delivers Heavy Blows to Russia
The Ukrainian intelligence service, SBU, confirmed that they have launched a major attack on four Russian military airfields using drones. Sources claim that aircraft are ablaze at the "Belaya," "Dyagilevo," "Olenya," and "Ivanovo" military airfields. The SBU statement mentions, "Thanks to Malyuk (SBU Chief Lieutenant General Vasyl Malyuk), Russia now understands the true meaning of the word 'demilitarization'." In response to Russia's demand for the full demilitarization of Ukraine since the invasion in February 2022, Ukraine carried out this large-scale operation christened "Web." It is believed that the operation has been in the works for about a year and a half, with more than 40 long-range bombers of the Russian airforce targeted. Photos published by Ukrinform and others show boxes upon boxes of drones that were used in the attack, suggesting that hundreds of drones may have been employed.
15:07 Truckstars - Ukraine Launches Drones from a Truck Nearby
According to Ukrainian intelligence circles, Ukraine executed a drone attack on a Russian military base in Eastern Siberia, targeting the "Belaya" air force base in the Irkutsk region. Videos on social media show signs of a fire breaking out on the base, allegedly caused by this Ukrainian operation to destroy Russian combat aircraft. The attack was launched by drones that seemed to be shipped in a truck and took off from it. The roof of this trailer opened, and the drones were launched, with shots being fired in the background (presumably at the drones) and a tall smoke column in the distance. However, it appears that the video was not captured at the beginning of the operation, as the truck itself was set on fire afterward.
14:24 Zelenskyy Confirms Talks with Russia on Monday - Three Key Points
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that a Ukrainian delegation will travel to Istanbul for talks with Russian representatives on Monday. These talks will address three main points: first, the demand for a full, unconditional ceasefire; second, the release of prisoners; and third, the return of abducted children. Zelenskyy also insists that the talks be conducted at the highest level to create a lasting and reliable peace. "Only leaders can solve the most important issues," he says.
14:14 Smoke Signals - Ukraine Scorches Three Russian Bombers 1800 kilometers from the Border
In stunning footage circulating on social media, Ukrainian military forces appear to have destroyed or severely damaged three Russian bombers with the help of drones. One video shows a military airport in the town of Olenya being attacked, while another shows a drone striking a plane on the runway, though the type of plane is unclear, with signs pointing towards Tupolev bombers. Unconfirmed reports suggest that there were 11 T-95 MS, 5 An-12, and 40 T-22M3 aircraft at the airport on May 26, according to satellite images. The Ukrainian Security Service, or SBU, confirms the attacks, though they do not explicitly mention Olenya.
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- The Ukrainian community is expressing grave concern over reports of escalating conflicts and the continued implementation of aggressive employment policies by the Kremlin, as evidenced by repeated attacks on Ukrainian military bases and training facilities.
- The ongoing Ukraine-Russia war has become a major focus of general news, with politics playing a significant role in shaping the course of the conflict and the international community's response. The recent allegations of sabotage, accusations of terrorist attacks, and the use of advanced technology such as drones have raised concerns about the potential for war-and-conflicts to spill over into neighboring regions and trigger a broader regional crisis.
