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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Paratroopers release footage showing capture of Russian soldiers
Paratroopers have released a video showing how they, together with neighbouring units, captured Russian soldiers on the Kursk front. Source: Air Assault Forces Command Quote: "Russian soldiers are surrendering because the abuse in their units is worse than captivity. In their units on Russian territory, they were subjected to inhumane treatment, psychological pressure and threats." Details: The paratroopers emphasised that the POWs could be used for further exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held captive in Russia. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
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Another Air Assault Corps of Ukraine's Armed Forces joins fight against Russians
A new military command unit has started operation within Ukraine's Armed Forces – the 8th Corps of the Air Assault Forces (AAF). Source: Air Assault Forces press service Details: The creation of the corps is intended to enable more effective command over subordinate brigades, improved personnel management, and faster logistical and operational support. The corps is built around a core of experienced officers and sergeants who are well-versed in modern warfare and have faced one of the most brutal enemies on the battlefield. The 8th Corps includes combat brigades that became legendary during the Anti-Terrorist Operation [the ATO or Anti-Terrorist Operation is a term used from 2014 to 2018 by the media, the government of Ukraine and the OSCE to identify combat actions in parts of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts against Russian military forces and pro-Russian separatists – ed.], Joint Forces Operation, as well as those that were formed after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, namely: 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 82nd Separate Air Assault Brigade 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 148th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Air Assault Forces as well as combat and logistics support units. Quote from the corps commander, Colonel Dmytro Voloshyn: "Clear planning and coordination, a strong fist and concentration on the front are the principles by which the 8th Airborne Corps will fight!" Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
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Ukrainian paratroopers and their brothers-in-arms capture nine Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian paratroopers, together with adjacent units of the defence forces, have captured nine Russian servicemen on the Kursk front in Russia. Source: Communications Directorate of the Air Assault Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote: "At first, they agreed to defend the delusional fantasies of the Kremlin's dictatorial regime, but instead of dying in disgrace, they chose to surrender and were taken prisoner by Ukrainian soldiers – a new addition to the exchange fund of the Air Assault Forces in the Kursk sector." Details: The prisoners have received medical and psychological assistance. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
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Ukrainian defenders repel Russian large-scale attack on Novopavlivka front in Donetsk Oblast
Paratroopers of the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade together with other units of the Ukrainian defence forces have repelled a large-scale Russian attack on the Novopavlivka front in Donetsk Oblast. Source: 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade; press service of the Air Assault Forces Details: The Russians launched an attack with more than 20 armoured vehicles – several tanks and more than a dozen infantry fighting vehicles manned by infantrymen. Quote: "The iron fist was aimed at our positions and the borders of neighbouring units. The audacity of the attack was enormous, as the occupiers were marching in a convoy, hoping to break through our defences. Ahead of the armoured vehicles were motorcyclists who manoeuvred and tried to break through the lines of our paratroopers at high speed. Intelligence spotted the enemy forces in time, and the coordinated actions of artillerymen and drone pilots of the 71st Jaeger Brigade and neighbouring units broke the enemy's battle formation and then methodically destroyed it. The equipment was left to burn on the battlefield. The scattered infantrymen tried to hide in the landing, but were killed by FPV drones and other explosives." Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
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Over 100 Chinese citizens reportedly fight on Russia's side but have no ties with Beijing
More than a hundred Chinese citizens fighting on the side of Russia against Ukraine are mercenaries and, according to US intelligence, have no direct connection to the Chinese government. Source: Reuters with reference to two US officials familiar with the US intelligence findings and a former Western intelligence official Details: The latter said that about 200 Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia and have no connection to the Chinese government. However, he said, Chinese military officers are near the Russian front line with Beijing's permission to "draw tactical lessons from the war". US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Chinese fighters appear to have minimal training and no discernible impact on Russia's military operations. Previously: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least several hundred Chinese citizens are fighting as part of the Russian occupation forces. Read more: Background: On 8 April, Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian military had captured two Chinese citizens who had fought in the Russian army in Donetsk Oblast. Zelenskyy instructed the foreign minister to immediately contact Beijing and find out how China was going to respond. It is known that two citizens of the People's Republic of China were captured in Donetsk Oblast by soldiers of the 81st Separate Airborne Brigade of the Air Assault Forces and the 157th Separate Mechanised Brigade. US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, in response to the evidence of Chinese citizens' involvement in the war against Ukraine, emphasised China's role in supporting Russian aggression. On 9 April, the Zelenskyy said that 155 Chinese citizens were fighting against Ukraine on its territory, but there might be more. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
