2 days ago · The calls are used to pressure relatives into cooperating with Russian forces by demanding money, sensitive information, or illegal actions in exchange for promises of better treatment or inclusion in prisoner exchanges, according to the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of POWs.

Mar 19, 2024 · Intense attacks. Throughout March, Sumy Oblast has been reporting a steadily increasing number of Russian strikes. On March 7, the regional military administration reported 32 attacks on 11 communities and some 233 explosions.On March 9, there were 45 attacks on 11 communities and around 222 explosions.. On March 15, there were 69 attacks on 14 communities, with at least 378 explosions ...

Dec 13, 2024 · Editor's note: This article is based on a publicly available research report on scenarios for the end of Russia’s war on Ukraine by KI Insights, the Kyiv Independent’s research unit.Read Francis Farrell's full report here.. After nearly three years of heavy battles and mass strikes, Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine is showing …

Key developments on Dec. 21-22: * For the first time, Ukraine attacks Russian positions using solely ground, FPV drones * Over 12,000 civilians killed in Ukraine during Russia's full-scale war, UN says * Two Russian airports suspend flights after Ukrainian drones target Kazan, media, officials report * Slovak PM Robert Fico meets with

Key developments on Dec. 23: * Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says * Satellite imagery suggests North Korea to supply more arms to Russia, WSJ reports * 'Mysterious' fire engulfs Russian Shahed warehouse, Ukrainian intelligence claims * First Ukrainian Legion unit trained in Poland deployed to Ukraine,

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Dec 14, 2024 · HUR said the incident was the result of the language barrier between Russian and North Korean troops, which continues to be a "difficult obstacle" on the battlefield.. An estimated 200 servicemembers fighting with Russian and North Korean units have been killed as of Dec. 14, HUR claimed.. Zelensky previously announced that North Korean personnel had begun incurring "noticeable losses," but ...

Dec 17, 2024 · The survey found that 55% of respondents prioritized ending the conflict over Ukraine’s territorial integrity, up from 39% in September 2024 and 26% in April 2022.

Dec 11, 2024 · November also saw the record broken for the enemy personnel losses in one day with 2,030, the highest figure since Feb. 24, 2022. Ukrainian and Western estimates put Russian losses at between 600,000-750,000 killed, injured, or captured, while Moscow has not disclosed the exact figures.Despite the losses, Russia holds the upper hand on the battlefield, advancing toward key Donetsk Oblast towns ...