Russian telecom equipment destroyed in occupied Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's intel
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Russian telecom equipment destroyed in occupied Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's intel says

Four facilities housing telecommunication equipment for the illegal operator Phoenix, used by Russian forces, were destroyed in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Dec. 29. Without explicitly claiming responsibility, the agency said that "disruptions to the Russian military's logistics and communications are an important continuous process." The Phoenix is […]
Massive Russian hack on government database shows cracks in Ukraine's
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Massive Russian hack on government database shows cracks in Ukraine's digitalization drive

At the start of December, Ukrainians suddenly found themselves unable to sell cars, file legal claims, or register marriages through Ukraine’s recently digitized government registries. Cybersecurity specialist and frequent coordinator of Ukrainian hackers, Karla Wagner, noticed when she went to register an NGO through the Ukrainian Justice Ministry. “I was getting inconsistent results from the […]
Ukraine denies Russia breached Chasiv Yar defense line following conflicting
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Controversial chief of staff for Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces dismissed months after appointment, Ukrainska Pravda reports

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Roman Hladkyi, the controversial Chief of Staff of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), was dismissed from his position just months after being appointed to the post in August 2024, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Oct. 23, citing Ukraine's Defense Ministry. Hladyki was appointed Chief of […]
Ukraine war latest: Russia's large-scale attack strikes a 'massive blow'
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Ukraine war latest: Russia's large-scale attack strikes a 'massive blow' at Ukraine's energy system

Key developments on Nov. 28: Russia's large-scale attack strikes a 'massive blow' at Ukraine's energy system 'Putin wants to escalate' before Trump takes office — Zelensky hits back at Oreshnik threats Ukraine destroys Russian $5 million radar system in Crimea, military intelligence claims Netherlands hands over 3 Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine Russia 'unlikely' […]
‘We believe that in 5 years, Ukraine's defense sector will
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‘We believe that in 5 years, Ukraine's defense sector will attract half a billion dollars;’ Q&A with foreign defense investors

Ukraine has become a hotbed of defense innovation, as Russia’s deadly invasion fuels a rapid development of new battlefield technologies. Kyiv now aims to become a global leader in the defense sector, but with its economy drained by the war, it needs foreign investment to accomplish its goal. Ukraine has the capacity to produce around […]
Russian bank offers preferential mortgages in occupied parts of Ukraine's
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Russian bank offers preferential mortgages in occupied parts of Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk oblasts

Russia's VTB Bank has opened applications for preferential mortgages in the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine's Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts, the state-controlled Interfax news agency reported on Oct. 30, citing the bank's press service. Moscow has launched incentives for Russian citizens to settle in the occupied territories while thousands of Ukrainians fled, aiming to Russify the […]
Former prosecutor general reportedly appointed Ukraine's ambassador to Netherlands
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Former prosecutor general reportedly appointed Ukraine's ambassador to Netherlands

Former Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has been appointed as Ukraine's ambassador to the Netherlands, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said on his Telegram on Dec. 13. Several Ukrainian media outlets, including Suspilne, also reported that Kostin had been appointed as ambassador to the Netherlands. Meanwhile, it is still unknown who will replace Kostin as prosecutor general. "As […]
Biden administration secretly funded Ukraine's drone industry, NYT reports
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Biden administration secretly funded Ukraine's drone industry, NYT reports

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has declassified previously undisclosed efforts to support Ukraine's drone industry, including $1.5 billion funding sent in September 2024, The New York Times reported on Jan. 17, citing anonymous officials. Ukrainian drones have been utilized for reconnaissance, combat, and other missions, showcasing their versatility and impact in countering Russian forces. U.S. […]