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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
‘Nuclear Attack…': Russian General's Sensational Expose About NATO's Nuke Plot In Kursk
/ Jun 03, 2025, 05:12PM IST A top Russian general has accused the West of plotting to capture a Russian nuclear plant in the Kursk region to "blackmail" Russia for conditional talks. Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, the commander of Akhmat Special Forces has sent shockwaves over his claims. The general's remark comes amid heavy fighting between the Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Russia Today
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
New Ukrainian Kursk assault repelled – Chechen leader (VIDEO)
Russian forces have repelled another Ukrainian assault on Russia's border region of Kursk by hitting the enemy with an artillery barrage, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has said, releasing a video of the strikes. In a post on Telegram on Saturday, Kadyrov stated that 'the Nazis from the Armed Forces of Ukraine' tried to penetrate Russian territory from the neighboring Sumy Region, but were thwarted by the Akhmat Special Forces, with support from assault groups from the 2nd special forces brigade and the 15th tank regiment. 'They [the Ukrainians] just won't calm down after their shameful expulsion from Russian soil,' he added. Kadyrov described the tactics used to stop the incursion as 'extremely simple.' 'Drone operators detect the Nazis and their fortifications on the ground and relay the coordinates to assault troops, artillerymen, or, as in this case, tank forces. Then, their positions get pounded,' he wrote. The one-minute clip filmed from a drone shows a group of Ukrainian soldiers walking through a forested area and being hit by several artillery strikes. The video later shows several corpses strewn on the ground. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Ukrainian forces, which launched a full-scale incursion into Kursk Region in August 2024, were completely driven back after months of fighting. According to Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, total Ukrainian losses in the area totaled over 76,000 personnel killed and wounded, as well as hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles. Kiev has denied the statement that its forces have been routed and expelled from Kursk Region, but acknowledged that they found themselves in a 'complicated' situation. When Ukrainian forces previously occupied part of Kursk Region, Moscow accused Kiev of committing numerous atrocities against Russian civilians and prisoners of war.
Irish Daily Star
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
Putin embarrassed as Russian special forces suffer huge blow after Ukraine attack
A Russian special forces unit has suffered a significant blow with the death of commander Umkhanov Buvaysar, aged 48, in Ukraine's Kursk border area, serving as the latest blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin after US President Donald Trump appeared to strengthen his relationship with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Operating under the nom de guerre "Tarzan," Buvaysar led a platoon in the elite Hunter Battalion of the 4th Brigade of the Akhmat Special Forces. Accusations of serious war crimes during the conflict in Ukraine have marred Tarzan's reputation. He has been implicated in civilian killings, thefts, and looting during aggressive operations in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions in early 2022. Ukrainian colonel Anatoliy Shtefan confirmed the Chechen combatant's death close to the border region, an area that has seen significant bloodshed, including the death of a key Russian propagandist. Read More Related Articles Putin's chilling 14-word demand to Zelensky as Kremlin announces three-day ceasefire Read More Related Articles Donald Trump's 'productive' Ukraine war talks could see Zelensky make huge concession Additionally, the Akhmat unit publicly mourned his passing with a tribute on their Telegram channel, sharing: "Our Brother Buvaisar Khasanovich Umkhanov, call sign Tarzan, has died." Umkhanov Buvaysar, 48, was serving as a platoon commander in the Hunter Battalion (Image: (Image: Social media)) Commanded by Ramzan Kadyrov—Putin's confidant and the notorious leader of the Chechen Republic—the Akhmat Special Forces brigade was dispatched to the Ukrainian frontline, reports the Express . With estimates placing their numbers between 4,000 and 13,000 troops, the unit is notorious for its formidable presence. Further grievances against Buvaysar include his alleged involvement in civilian murders within the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. His actions earned him a spot in the Myrotvorets database, which profiles individuals identified as war criminals or collaborators. For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here . On the battlefield in Kursk, the Akhmat Special Forces have been actively engaging Ukrainian forces, endeavoring to expel them from what they claim as Russian soil. A Russian tank explodes in Kursk after hitting a mine (Image: (Image: Social media)) Ukraine's General Staff has refuted Russian assertions that its forces have completely withdrawn from the Kursk region. Officials maintain that Ukrainian units continue to operate within Russia and have executed successful attacks against Putin's military. In a raid conducted on April 26, it was reported that soldiers from Ukraine's 73rd Naval Special Operations Centre managed to obliterate a unit from Russia's 810th Marine Brigade. The General Staff of Ukraine also confirmed that five combat encounters occurred in the Kursk region on Sunday, April 27. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Russia Today
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Kursk Region fully liberated from Ukrainians
The Russian military has completely liberated the border Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces, President Vladimir Putin has said after being briefed on the battlefield situation by General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov. In a video address shared by the Kremlin on Saturday, Putin thanked Russian service members 'who took part in defeating the neo-Nazi groups' that invaded the region last summer. 'The Kiev regime's adventure has completely failed, and the huge losses suffered by the enemy, including among the most combat-ready, trained and equipped, including by Western models of equipment… will certainly be reflected along the entire line of combat contact,' he said. According to Putin, the Russian success sets the stage for further advances in other areas of the front, bringing final victory in the conflict closer. The Russian president praised several units that took active part in first stalling the Ukrainian incursion and then pushing the enemy forces back. He particularly lauded volunteers from the 11th Airborne Assault Brigade, 30th Rifle Regiment and the Akhmat Special Forces unit who infiltrated deep into Kiev-controlled territory via an underground pipeline near the town of Sudzha. The daring operation led to a complete crumbling of Ukrainian defenses. According to Gerasimov, total Ukrainian losses during the Kursk incursion amounted to more than 76,000 servicemen killed and wounded, as well as more than 7,700 units of military equipment lost, including 412 tanks, and 340 infantry fighting vehicles, and 314 armored personnel chief of the General Staff went on to confirm that Russia's military effort in Kursk Region was supported by North Korean troops, whose assistance was provided under the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed last year. Ukraine launched its incursion into Kursk Region last August, initially gaining some ground and capturing numerous settlements before their advance was checked by Russian forces. Putin has characterized the incursion as an attempt by Kiev to divert attention from Moscow's offensive in Donbass, adding that this ploy has failed. Ukrainian officials described the operation as a way to gain leverage in potential peace talks with Russia.
