In detail, the Ukrainian army confirmed that the withdrawal from Marinka is a tactical withdrawal, noting that “protecting every piece of land is necessary, but preserving the lives of our soldiers is more important,” according to what Army Chief of Staff Valery Zaloghny said in Kiev. Zaloghny acknowledged that Marinka had become under the control … Read more
The Russian military continue their active actions in all directions, focused on weakening the armed forces of Ukraine. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported at a departmental meeting on the successes of the Russian army in Ukraine without saying a word about losses or casualties. The Russian Defense Ministry last reported casualties in September 2022, … Read more
Russia has deployed Bastion coastal missile systems on Paramushir, one of the Kuril Islands in the North Pacific Ocean, part of which Japan claims as its territory. Reuters reports. The move is part of a wider strengthening of Russia’s defenses in its vast regions in the Far East, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu explained in relation … Read more
At the end of December, Russian plans to reform the army were announced. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has convened a special meeting in which he has provided more detailed information about the reform, which envisages increasing the numerical strength of the Russian army to 1.5 million people, the Russian independent media “Meduza” reports.