Category: War in Ukraine

Russian troops operated a torture chamber in Belarus in the spring of 2022, the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) reported on Nov. 28. Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians abducted from Ukraine were reportedly held there.

The chamber was located on Belarusian government-owned property in the town of Naroulia, not far from the border with Ukraine, according to BIC.

The Russian military has reportedly set up a camp in Naroulia for people captured in Kyiv Oblast during the early stages of the full-scale war.

In comments to BIC, human rights activists described the Naroulia camp as a place where the treatment of civilian hostages “was among the most brutal.”

Lawyer Yulia Polekhina, working with the Sich human rights group, said that prisoners were tortured there.

Polekhina’s words echo those of former prisoners who went through Naroulia.

“They beat up civilians there really hard. One could hear constant screaming there,” said Bohdan Lysenko, a soldier with the Ukrainian Armed Forces who was captured by the Russian military and brought to the camp in March 2022, in a comment to BIC.

According to the investigation, the camp was located in the compound owned by Pripyatski Alyans on Kamsamolskaya Street. Owned by the Belarusian state, the company conducts catering and food procurement for regional institutions.

The company did not comment on the allegations and advised to contact local authorities for more information.

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The Reckoning Project, the Ukrainian-American organization that records human rights violations, suggests that the actions of the Russian military in Naroulia may indicate a violation of the Geneva Convention provisions, which prohibit forced displacement of civilians and ban keeping military personnel and civilians at the same detention center.

The Russian military was reportedly present at the location at least until early May 2022.

Russia has terrorized Ukrainians in torture chambers across the occupied territories, with previous reports indicating the use of this tactic in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, as well as the previously occupied areas of Kherson Oblast.

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko provided Belarus territory for Russia to launch the all-out war against Ukraine in February 2022. Belarus hosted Russian troops, served as a launchpad for Russian missile attacks against Ukraine, and supplied weapons to the Kremlin.

Belarus also took part in the abduction of Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories.

The president of Ukraine said that Putin is demonstrating oreshnik missiles to disrupt Trump's future peace efforts. According to Zelensky, the Russian dictator is trying to escalate the situation in order to force the United States to accept Russia's conditions.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is waving a "hazel tree" only to disrupt the peaceful efforts of US President Donald Trump, Reports UNN.

"Today in Kazakhstan, Putin again advertised his missiles-his readiness to kill and destroy. to the thousands of missiles that have already hit Ukraine, Putin obviously wants to add thousands more. He doesn't need an end to this war," Zelensky said in his evening address.

Sibiga called for the transfer of air defense systems capable of intercepting Oreshnik missiles to UkraineNov 24 2024, 02:31 PM • 50747 views

The president of Ukraine added that moreover, Putin wants to prevent others from ending this war.

"He can wave his" hazel tree " now only in order to thwart the efforts of President Trump, which will definitely be after the inauguration. Putin wants to escalate the situation now so that President Trump does not succeed – so that he cannot end the war," Zelensky stressed.

He also added that "Putin is the only culprit of this war and the only one who believes in war. And that is why Putin's escalation now is pressure to later force the president of America to agree to Russia's conditions.

The journalists were shown the wreckage of the "Oreshnik" used by russia to attack DniproNov 24 2024, 03:59 PM • 42724 views

The Netherlands delivered three new Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on Nov. 28.

"This saves lives and protects vital infrastructure. It is and remains in our common interest to stop Russian aggression," Brekelmans said on social media.

Kyiv has been calling on its partners to provide additional air defense assets as Russia intensifies its strikes against cities ahead of winter.

Russia launched nearly 100 drones and 90 missiles against Ukraine overnight on Nov. 28, targeting energy infrastructure. Additional emergency blackouts were introduced across the country following the attack.

"I am grateful to Minister Brekelmans and the Dutch government for strengthening Ukrainian air defense capabilities," Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

Ukraine has received at least three Patriot systems from Germany and one from the U.S. Other countries, like the Netherlands and Spain, delivered individual launchers or missiles.

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The U.S. and the Netherlands also pledged in June to deliver one additional system each. Romania transferred a Patriot to Ukraine too after the donation was finally approved in early September.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 27 that key commitments from NATO's July summit in Washington, including air defense systems and other military support, have not yet been fully implemented.

Russia launches mass missile attack, explosions reported all over UkraineEnergy Minister Herman Halushchenko said that Russia struck a “massive blow” at the nation’s power grid, with attacks on energy infrastructure occurring throughout the country.The Kyiv IndependentAbbey Fenbert

Pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service found the remains of a Russian aviation cruise missile x-55 in one of the districts of Kiev. Rescuers warn about the danger and remind you not to touch suspicious objects.

Pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service found the remains of a Russian aviation cruise missile x-55 in one of the districts of the capital, reports UNN with reference to the state emergency service.

According to rescuers, the wreckage, although it did not establish a direct threat to the population, could have become dangerous without surgical intervention.

In addition, the State Emergency Service reminded all citizens:

– if you see a suspicious object, do not approach or touch it;

– immediately report the discovery by calling "101";

– remember that what seems safe can hide deadly danger.

11th Massive Attack of the Russian Federation on the Ukrainian energy system: what is happening with electricityNov 28 2024, 09:12 AM • 12694 views

Washington's decision to allow Kyiv to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia has not increased the risk of a nuclear attack, Reuters reported on Nov. 27, citing five unnamed sources familiar with the intelligence data.

The news comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin updated the nuclear doctrine on Nov. 19, and Russian government officials continue to criticize the recent White House decision, calling it a push for "escalation."

Despite the Kremlin's recent statements, the risk of a nuclear attack is unlikely, Reuters reported, citing its unidentified sources.

Intelligence assessments over the past seven months have shown that a nuclear escalation is unlikely to result from a decision to ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of U.S. weapons. "The assessments were consistent: The ATACMS weren't going to change Russia’s nuclear calculus," said one congressional aide briefed on the intelligence

Meanwhile, Moscow is expected to expand its campaign of sabotage against European facilities to increase pressure on the West for its support of Kyiv, two high-ranking officials, a lawmaker, and two congressional aides told the news agency.

One of the five U.S. officials also noted that unveiling the new missile, referring to the Russian-made Oreshnik, is a step toward escalation.

U.S. officials said the intelligence helped guide the contentious debate within the Joe Biden administration over whether Washington should ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of U.S. weapons because of the risk of provoking Putin.

In mid-November, Biden authorized Ukraine to use the ATACMS to strike deeper inside Russia, a decision to strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position. His administration previously resisted supplying such weapons over concerns of escalating tensions with Russia.

The changes come amid significant challenges for Ukraine, including battlefield losses, reports of North Korea sending troops to support Russia, and Donald Trump taking office in January. Trump has vowed to end the war within 24 hours, but officials worry his administration would cut off aid to Ukraine, undermining its ability to resist Russian aggression.

Many U.S. officials now acknowledge that Ukraine could be pushed into talks within months and might be forced to cede territory to end the war, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Nov. 26.

Opinion: Is Russia’s new nuclear doctrine a game of bluff or a shift in strategy?Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a seemingly significant modification of Russia’s military doctrine in a statement on Sept. 25. He revealed that the new doctrine would propose considering aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state, “with the participation or support of a nuclear stat…The Kyiv IndependentAndreas Umland

Ukrainian intelligence conducted a successful operation in the occupied Crimea, destroying the Russian podlet radar system. The cost of the destroyed radar, which was used to detect air targets, is 5 5 million.

Ukrainian intelligence soldiers destroyed the Russian podlet radar system as a result of a special operation in the occupied Crimea on November 28. The р 5 million radar was used by the enemy to detect air targets. This was reported in the Main Directorate of the Ministry of defense of Ukraine, reports UNN.

On November 28, 2024, as a result of the successful operation of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of defense of Ukraine on the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimea, the Russian podlet radar system was destroyed . mobile radar 48YA6-K1 "podlet" is used by the enemy to detect air targets at low and extremely low altitudes in a difficult obstacle environment

– says the Gur message.

it is noted that the estimated cost of the destroyed enemy radar system "podlet", intended, in particular, for issuing target designations for the S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, is 5 5 million.

DIU drones hit enemy ships in the Caspian Sea for the first time – sourceNov 6 2024, 10:35 AM • 25168 views

Russian strikes against Ukraine killed at least five civilians and injured at least 25 over the past day, regional authorities reported on Nov. 28.

Russia launched a mass combined attack against Ukraine during the night of Nov. 27-28. In the attack, Russian forces used three S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles, 57 Kh-101 cruise missiles from Tu-95MS strategic bombers, 28 Kalibr cruise missiles, three Kh-59/69 guided missiles, and 97 drones, according to a report by the Ukrainian Air Force.

Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile troops, aviation, electronic warfare units, and mobile firing groups shot down 76 Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles, three Kh-59/69 guided missiles, and 35 drones. Meanwhile, 35 drones were lost on the radars due to electronic warfare operations.

During the mass attack, Russian forces targeted several oblasts, including the capital of Kyiv. Critical infrastructure facilities were hit, prompting emergency power outages across the country.

A 16-year-old boy and a 90-year-old woman were wounded in an attack in Odesa Oblast. They were treated at the scene of the attack. Falling missile debris damaged six houses, according to Governor Oleh Kiper.

A woman in Vinnytsia Oblast was injured in the morning combined attack, said Natalia Zabolotna, deputy head of the regional military administration. The Russian strike against the region damaged residential buildings and destroyed an outbuilding.

Apart from the combined mass overnight attack, Russian forces also targeted 10 settlements in Kherson Oblast, including the regional center of Kherson. The Russian attacks resulted in the killing of one person and injuries to 14 others, local military administration reported.

In Kharkiv Oblast, a Russian FPV (first-person-view) drone hit a tractor in the village of Bilyi Kolodiaz, killing two men and injuring three others, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

In Donetsk Oblast, one person suffered injuries in the city of Pokrovsk, while in the town of Kostiantynivka, two people were killed due to the Russian strikes, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a woman and two men were injured in the attacks against the Vasyliv district, local military administration said.

In Sumy Oblast's Khotyn community, a drone attack injured a civilian, according to local authorities.

Once liberated Kupiansk braces for worst as Russian troops approach, and future Western support looks uncertainVolodymyr paused his Sunday stroll from a shopping center in Kupiansk to take pictures of rubble from a Russian strike that almost killed his wife late last month. “It was broad daylight when they struck,” he said. “Our only luck was that my wife was in the kitchen, soThe Kyiv IndependentBoldizsar Gyori

In the Mykolaiv region, the Schedule "2 hours with electricity, 2 hours without" is being introduced due to a massive attack on power facilities. There are 402 "points of invincibility" in the region, the addresses of which can be found in "actions".

In the Mykolaiv region, as a result of a massive attack on Ukrainian power facilities, a new electricity supply schedule is being introduced this morning. Light will be supplied according to the scheme "2 hours with electricity, 2 hours without", said RMA chairman Vitaly Kim on Thursday, reports UNN.

Regarding the situation in the energy sector in the region. We are increasing our own capacity for cogeneration. These are the capacities that we planned for such cases. By the evening, I will try to heal half of it, and we will also load the other half so that it is light. We'll deal with that. In the near future, we will live according to the Schedule 2 hours there is Light, 2 hours there is no light. The price is now the best option. We are looking for solutions. We must cope

– Kim stated.

He recalled that there are 402 "points of invincibility"in the region. The addresses closest to you can be found in "actions"

In Nikolaev because of the attack of the Russian Federation on power facilities today educational institutions will not workNov 28 2024, 10:04 AM • 8506 views

Russia has lost 735,410 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Nov. 27.

This number includes 1,580 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

According to the report, Russia has also lost 9,449 tanks, 19,304 armored fighting vehicles, 30,126 vehicles and fuel tanks, 20,830 artillery systems, 1,255 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,005 air defense systems, 369 airplanes, 329 helicopters, 19,616 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine.

Once liberated Kupiansk braces for worst as Russian troops approach, and future Western support looks uncertainVolodymyr paused his Sunday stroll from a shopping center in Kupiansk to take pictures of rubble from a Russian strike that almost killed his wife late last month. “It was broad daylight when they struck,” he said. “Our only luck was that my wife was in the kitchen, soThe Kyiv IndependentBoldizsar Gyori

From a batch of 54 thousand 120-mm mines, about 24 thousand are subject to return due to abnormal wear of components. The Ministry of Defense withdraws defective ammunition, and the manufacturer replaces them with high-quality samples.

From the batch of 54 thousand 120-mm mines, which were suspected of abnormal operation, about 24 thousand are subject to return. This is less than 1% of the products produced this year. mine manufacturers are currently strengthening quality control at all stages of production. This was announced by the Minister for strategic industries German Smetanin, reports UNN.

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According to Smetanin, in total, Ukrainian defense enterprises have delivered millions of artillery and mortar rounds to the Defense Forces since the beginning of 2024.

At the same time, on November 20 of this year, one of the manufacturing plants received a complaint from the command of the logistics forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about 120-mm mines in accordance with the established procedure. on November 8, The Ministry of Strategic Industry issued an order to conduct an inspection, with the involvement of officials of the Ministry of Strategic Industry, the Ministry of Defense, the manufacturing plant, the Central Research Institute of the armed forces of Ukraine, the SBU.

The Working Group worked during November 11-15 and came to the conclusion that there is indeed an abnormal operation of several components of the product. As a result, some of the shots were of poor quality. To date, out of shipments totaling 54 thousand mines that were suspected of abnormal operation, about 24 thousand mines are subject to return, which is less than 1% of the products produced this year

– Smetanin said.

according to the minister, in accordance with the act of work of the commission, among other things, the following measures are currently being taken::

• a low-quality batch of 120 mm min is being replaced;

• manufacturing plants are strengthening product quality control at all stages of production, starting with the receipt of purchased components.

It is reported that today the Ministry of Defense withdraws products from the specified batch, and the manufacturer replaces them with high-quality samples.

At the same time, all enterprises of the Ukrainian defense industry continue to operate normally: to manufacture and supply high-quality weapons and military equipment to the Defense Forces. The situation around low-quality mines has also become an additional incentive for all manufacturers to be more careful about quality control of their products at all stages of production

Smetanin emphasized.

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The Ministry of defense of Ukraine reported that the causes of abnormal operation of 120-mm mines are being investigated by an interdepartmental Commission. Now the use of ammunition has been suspended, and the defective batch of Mines has been seized. According to preliminary results of the investigation, the mines do not work due to possible causes of defects, in particular poor-quality powder charges or violation of storage conditions. On this fact, the state Bureau of Investigation opened criminal proceedings.

Fyodor Venislavsky, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on national security, defense and intelligence, reported that the interdepartmental Commission for the investigation of the abnormal operation of 120-millimeter mines called the main reasons for the incidents a decrease in temperature and high humidity

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Earlier, the media reported that Ukrainian soldiers use defective mortar mines produced by Ukroboronprom. Military personnel at the front complain that the ammunition is of poor quality.