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Map showing Kursk region and Russian troop movements during the 2025 counteroffensive. — A map illustrating Russian military movements reclaiming Kursk territory from Ukrainian forces in early 2025.

Russians Claim Full Victory in Kursk: Was Ukraine’s “Gambling” Operation a Fatal Mistake?

Nearly nine months after a surprise Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region, Russia has announced that its forces have fully reclaimed the contested border territory. However, Ukraine disputes the claim, insisting that

10 months ago

Reports

Michael Alexander Gloss smiling with a beard, before joining the Russian military — Michael Alexander Gloss, a 21-year-old American who joined the Russian military and was killed in Ukraine in 2024.

Son of CIA Deputy Director Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

In a stunning and tragic twist to the war in Ukraine, a 21-year-old American citizen, Michael Alexander Gloss, was killed in 2024 while fighting for the Russian military, despite being the son

10 months ago

Global Conflicts

HF1 combat drone with plywood body used by Ukrainian special forces — Ukraine’s HF1 drone features a unique plywood fuselage designed to reduce radar and thermal visibility.

Ukraine’s High-Tech Drones Are Striking Deep Behind Russian Lines — Including With Plywood

Ukrainian special forces have begun deploying a new generation of German-supplied drones—most notably the HF-1 self-guiding UAV—to target and destroy Russian air defense systems more than 50 kilometers behind the front lines.

10 months ago

Global Conflicts

Leopard 2 tank in German military training drill — Once the pride of the Bundeswehr, the Leopard 2 now faces scrutiny after reports of underperformance in Ukraine.

Why German Leopard 2 Tanks Are Failing in Ukraine’s Drone-Dominated War

Once hailed as the pride of the German Bundeswehr, the Leopard 2 main battle tank is now facing harsh realities on the front lines in Ukraine. According to a confidential assessment by

10 months ago

Global Conflicts

Soldier fires a 9K38 Igla missile from the shoulder while standing on an armored personnel carrier. — A soldier launches a 9K38 Igla MANPADS from atop an APC, demonstrating mobile air defense readiness.

Germany to Supply Ukraine with 120 Soviet-Made “Igla” Air Defense Systems

In a notable shift in defense policy, the German Ministry of Defense has officially announced plans to deliver 120 Soviet-designed 9K38 Igla man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to Ukraine. This marks the

10 months ago

Global Conflicts

Ukrainian soldiers driving near combat positions near Bakhmut during 2023 offensive — Ukrainian soldiers positioned near Bakhmut during the intense 2023 offensive, which ultimately failed amid leadership disputes and limited resources.

Ukraine’s Lost Offensive: How Infighting Among Generals Shaped a Strategic Defeat

The New York Times recently published a revealing article titled The Secret History of the Military Conflict in Ukraine, shedding new light on how Ukraine planned and executed military operations against Russia.

10 months ago

Expert Analysis

UJ-32 LASTIVKA: The Advanced Loitering Munition for Precise Target Strikes

Loitering munitions have revolutionized modern warfare by providing unprecedented capabilities for precise target strikes. Among these cutting-edge systems, the UJ-32 LASTIVKA stands out as a formidable loitering munition designed to operate under

3 years ago

Drones & UAVs

Switchblade 300 was one of the first "kamikaze" drones dispatched to the Ukraine after Russian invasion (Photo: AeroVironment)

Adapting to the Threat: How Russia Neutralizes AeroVironment’s Switchblade 300 Drone

Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia has witnessed the emergence of a game-changing weapon—the Switchblade 300 kamikaze drone developed by AeroVironment. In a recent engagement, the Ukrainian Armed Forces showcased the drone’s effectiveness

3 years ago

Global Conflicts

UKRJET UJ-22 Airborne in Kyiv 2021 (Photo: UKRJET)

UKRJET UJ-22: Ukraine’s Versatile Drone for Military Operations

In recent years, Ukraine has demonstrated a proactive stance toward modernizing its military capabilities. One key aspect of this effort has been the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), popularly called drones,

3 years ago

Drones & UAVs

Fort-12 pistol on table — The Fort-12, a compact and powerful handgun designed for law enforcement and security use (Photo: XY)

Fort-12: A Reliable and Powerful Handgun for Ukrainian Law Enforcement and Security

The Fort-12 is a Ukrainian-made semi-automatic pistol RPC Fort created in the late 1990s to replace the aging Makarov pistol. The development process was completed in the mid-1990s, and the first pistols

3 years ago

Pistols

PKM Light Machine Gun — PKM is considered one of the best light machine guns ever produced in the world (Photo: XY)

Top 5 machine guns used by UAF

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24th, Ukrainian armed forces have gotten a lot of new weaponry. Some of it was received as donations, much was purchased, and a

3 years ago

Toplist

Testing of UAR-15 rifle — Testing of the UAR-15 rifle (Photo: UA MoD)

UAR-15: A new Ukrainian clone of the AR-15 rifle intended to replace Kalashnikov

The new addition to the small arms inventory of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is a UAR-15 (Zbroyar Z-15), which, as you can easily guess, is one of the many clones of the

4 years ago

Rifles