Ukrainian Troops
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Ukraine's top pilot killed after US-made F-16 fighter jet crashes in major blow to Kyiv
World | Aug 29, 2024, 11:31 PM ISTOleksiy Mes, also known as “Moonfish”, was killed while repelling one of Russia's largest aerial attacks on Monday, and was buried on Thursday. Ukraine has started using US-made F-16 fighter jets after a long wait from Washington entailing hundreds of meetings and negotiations.
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India issues advisory for three Russian regions under attack by Ukrainian forces: Details
World | Aug 14, 2024, 06:27 PM ISTThe swift Ukrainian incursion in Russia's Kursk region last week is the largest cross-border attack by Kyiv in 30 months of the war. The offensive took Russia by surprise and prompted thousands of civilians to flee the region as Moscow failed to mount a quick response.
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US extends $125 million aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv launches largest attack on Russia's south
World | Aug 10, 2024, 03:46 PM ISTUkraine has not commented on its unprecedented attack in Russia's Kursk region, but troops posted a video purporting to show them in control of a town near the border. The attack caught Russian forces off-guard as the government imposed a sweeping security regime in border areas.
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Russia battles Ukrainian forces for third day as Kyiv launches unprecedented cross-border attack
World | Aug 09, 2024, 10:22 AM ISTAround 1,000 Ukrainian troops supported by tanks and armoured combat vehicles crossed into Russia's southwwestern Kursk region on August 6. This is among Ukraine's largest attacks on Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and unprecedented for its military.
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Ukraine penetrates Russia's southern border, Putin decries 'large-scale provocation'
World | Aug 08, 2024, 01:41 PM ISTAs Ukraine has not commented on the cross-border incursion, it is still uncertain whether the cross-border attacks were conducted by Ukrainian forces. If confirmed, it would be among Ukraine's largest since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and unprecedented for its military.
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What is Chloropicrin, the chemical warfare agent US accuses Russia of using on Ukrainian troops?
World | May 03, 2024, 10:45 AM ISTThe US claims that Russia has violated the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) by using chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops. However, the Kremlin has denied the accusations and said that Russia is committed to obligations under international law.
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US accuses Russia of using 'chemical weapons' in Ukraine, violating international ban
World | May 02, 2024, 10:42 AM ISTThe US accused Russia of using the choking agent chloropicrin, which is banned by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), against Ukrainian troops. It also accused Moscow of scaling up attacks using riot control gas and sanctioned several entities.
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Ukrainian troops claim control of Donetsk airport
World | Oct 04, 2014, 07:41 AM ISTKiev: Government troops remained in control of two key terminals at the Donetsk airport in east Ukraine on Friday, despite attempts by pro-Russia insurgents to break through their defensive lines, Ukrainian officials said.Vladislav Seleznev, the