Vitaly Ignatiev, head of Transnistria's foreign policy department, called Chisinau's decision to declare Russian military commanders undesirable 'unmotivated and destructive.' The move targets the operational group of Russian forces in Transnistria.

Russian military strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 19 people across various locations in Ukraine.

The number of casualties from a recent Russian military attack on Kyiv has increased to 62, with four people confirmed dead.

Moldova has reportedly declared the leadership of the Russian Operational Group of Forces, illegally stationed in Transnistria, as persona non grata, marking a new blow to Russia's presence in the region.

The Russian military launched multiple strikes on Ukraine's Chernihiv region, including an energy facility, with up to 60 explosions reported over 24 hours. These attacks resulted in casualties in the area.

Moscow's Basmanny Court has sentenced actor Artur Smolyaniov in absentia to eight years in prison for allegedly spreading "false information" about the Russian military.

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses, reporting that Russia lost 960 soldiers killed and wounded, along with 237 pieces of military equipment, over the past day.

Eduardas Manovas, a former member of the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats from Šiauliai, is accused of secretly collaborating with Russian military intelligence (GRU) to collect public information on Lithuania's political and economic life.

Ukraine's General Staff has released updated figures on Russian military losses, reporting that Russia lost 1,440 soldiers killed and wounded over the past 24 hours.

The Portuguese intelligence service (SIS) has issued a warning regarding a sophisticated and clandestine cyberespionage operation conducted by Russian military intelligence, highlighting its global reach and tactical objectives.

A Russian military transport plane has crashed in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of 29 people.

Ukraine's railway company, Ukrzaliznycia, is changing security protocols in response to new Russian military tactics that involve deliberate attacks on passenger trains.

German mountain rangers are conducting training exercises in the Norwegian Arctic Circle amidst increasing Russian military presence, signaling growing geopolitical tensions in the region.

Kenya has initiated a campaign offering amnesty to its citizens currently serving in the Russian military.

A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia killed two people, as Ukraine continues to seek progress in peace talks which remain on ice. This comes as the Russian military prepares for a new offensive in eastern Ukraine, with US-mediated peace talks currently on hold.

The Russian military has reportedly lost another 1,610 soldiers in the war against Ukraine, bringing their total combat casualties since February 24, 2022, to approximately 1,285,700 personnel.

Russian forces reportedly experienced their largest single-day losses on March 17, with 1,710 soldiers said to have been killed or incapacitated. This marks a significant setback for Russian military operations.

The Czech Republic has joined an initiative by several EU member states to tighten entry conditions for current and former Russian military personnel into the Schengen area, citing potential security threats to Europeans.

Kiev's campaign to financially exhaust the Kremlin due to Russian military losses in Ukraine has been undermined by the war in Iran and Washington's decision to temporarily lift sanctions, effectively giving 'more bullets to the killer'.

Units from Ukraine's defence forces struck key Russian military targets as part of efforts to reduce the offensive potential of the Russians on 16 March and on the night of 16-17 March.

Over the course of three days, the Middle-strike units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a series of strikes on Russian military facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukrainian forces have successfully disrupted Russian military plans in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, with implications for the spring front.

Ukrainian forces successfully targeted Russian military facilities, including a supply depot and a drone storage site, in the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region overnight.

Kenyans' recruitment into Russian military to centre Mudavadi's trip to Moscow  standardmedia.co.ke

Russian military commanders are reportedly torturing and mutilating subordinates who refuse to participate in dangerous, often fatal, assaults.

The European Parliament has condemned Russia's deceptive recruitment of foreign nationals, particularly from African countries, for tasks related to the war against Ukraine and called for sanctions.

Norwegian F-35 fighter jets were scrambled for two consecutive days to intercept Russian military aircraft in international airspace off Finnmark, Norway's northernmost county.

A report indicates that Russian military personnel are now accompanying a 'shadow fleet' in the Baltic Sea, reportedly to prevent crews from cooperating with Western authorities and for deterrence.

A kamikaze drone that struck the British Akrotiri base in Cyprus last Sunday was equipped with Russian military hardware, according to the Sunday Times.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of Russian military facilities, including a drone control point in the Belgorod region and other enemy targets in temporarily occupied territories.

Eurojust reports that a network suspected of working for Russian military intelligence sent self-igniting parcel bombs to several European countries, with some igniting in logistics centers and vehicles.

Ukraine's HUR releases video of strikes on Russian military assets in occupied Crimea  The Kyiv Independent

NORAD tracked two Russian Tu-142 aircraft operating near Alaska and Canadian air defence zones, prompting a coordinated response from North American fighters and support aircraft.

A woman is facing trial for allegedly donating to the Russian military, according to reports from LSM.

Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions. The Russian military apparently values German components highly.

Ukraine carried out overnight attacks on a thermal power plant in Russia's Belgorod and an oil depot in occupied Luhansk. These strikes caused power outages and fires, as part of a strategy to weaken the Russian military.

A suspected Russian military recruiter has been apprehended in Moyale, Kenya, amidst ongoing international concerns about foreign recruitment.

Ukraine reportedly carried out one of its most successful strikes of the war, hitting Votkinsk in Russia's Udmurtia republic, nearly 1300 kilometers from the border, targeting a key military production facility.

Western officials report that for the past three months, Russian military losses in Ukraine have exceeded the rate of troop replenishment, leading to concerns about the impact of personnel shortages.

Four Russian soldiers have revealed alleged horrors and brutality within the Russian military on the Ukrainian front, with two telling the BBC they witnessed colleagues being executed on the spot for refusing orders.

The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukraine has struck a logistics warehouse, an ammunition depot, and other military targets in Russian-occupied territories.

The Russian military struck a residential area in a community in the Sumy region with two guided aerial bombs, leaving several people wounded.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for a ban on Russian military personnel entering the EU, warning of hybrid attacks and Wagner mercenary infiltration, noting Italy has issued 150,000 permits.

NORAD reported that US jets escorted Russian military aircraft out of Alaska's air defence identification zone, noting the Russian planes did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat.

Authorities confirmed the incident, which took place in the town of Sertolovo just north of St. Petersburg, but they did not mention any deaths.

Researchers indicate that Ukrainian civilian casualties increased by 26% in 2025, reflecting intensified Russian military targeting of cities and critical infrastructure. The figures underscore the escalating human cost of the conflict.

The Moldovan government has declared the command of Russian troops, illegally stationed in the unrecognised region of Transnistria, as personae non gratae. This move escalates diplomatic tensions regarding the Russian military presence.

Ukraine's Defense Forces and special operations units struck a number of important targets in Russia and temporarily occupied territories, including the Rosneft oil terminal in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, with drones.

Ukrainian drone forces have reportedly attacked 16 Russian military assets, including air defense systems, Iskander and Rubikon bases, and oil depots in Crimea and other occupied territories.

Ukraine's military reported that Russia lost approximately 1,100 personnel killed or wounded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total estimated Russian losses since the start of the war to over 1.3 million.

Romanian F-16 fighter jets intercepted a Russian military reconnaissance aircraft operating over the Baltic Sea, close to Lithuanian airspace.

Alexander Vaskovsky, a former member of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic’s provisional government and a Telegram blogger, was detained in St. Petersburg on April 13. He faces charges of discrediting the Russian military.

In the 10 months since their establishment, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have successfully struck more than 24,000 pieces of Russian military equipment.

Ukraine's military reported that Russian forces lost approximately 1,440 soldiers and three air defense systems in the past 24 hours, bringing total combat losses since February 2022 to over 1.3 million personnel.

The Russian military launched a drone strike on a high-rise building in Sumy, Ukraine, resulting in reported casualties.

Military recruitment efforts at Russian universities and companies are reportedly intensifying, leading to growing fears of a silent mobilization within the country.

Hackers linked to Russian military intelligence (GRU) reportedly intercepted data from Western government and military structures for approximately two years through vulnerable routers, with the network's liquidation announced on April 7 by the FBI and Romanian intelligence.

Sixteen Kenyans are reported missing amid fears of recruitment into the Russian military, while some Kenyans are aware of the risks involved in such operations, according to Mudavadi.

A Russian military transport plane has crashed in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of 29 people, according to the defense ministry.

The activist group Pussy Riot staged a protest against the US tech company Ubiquiti, accusing it of "powering Russian war crimes" by providing technology allegedly used by the Russian military.

Ukraine claims its forces damaged a Russian military icebreaker in an unprecedented drone strike in the Baltic Sea, marking a significant development in naval warfare.

Germany is strengthening its naval presence in the North Atlantic to support allies, a move announced by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in response to increased Russian military activities.

The Russian military has increased the number of assaults in the Kupiansk direction and has started using motorcycles and quad bikes, with an offensive expected to begin soon.

Total combat losses among Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to March 22, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,287,880 personnel, including 940 over the past 24 hours.

The Russian military reportedly lost 1,240 soldiers and one helicopter over the past 24 hours in the ongoing war against Ukraine, bringing total combat losses since February 2022 to approximately 1,286,940 personnel.

Ukraine's defence forces have conducted strikes on Russian military facilities in Sevastopol in temporarily occupied Crimea, hitting Granit, a business where Russian air defence systems are repaired.

A powerful explosion rocked the Belbek Airfield in the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol. Ambulances were dispatched toward the Russian military garrison.

Ukraine's General Staff has released updated figures on Russian military casualties, stating that Russia has lost 1,282,570 troops in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that Japan is closely monitoring Russian military movements and ensuring thorough vigilance and surveillance, following Russia's announcement that a fighter jet carrying a Kinzhal hypersonic missile flew over the Sea of Japan.

Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russian military commanders have instructed their subordinates not to evacuate the bodies of fallen soldiers from the battlefield, but only to retrieve their heads and documents for identification.

Ukraine conducted a devastating, large-scale, and new type of drone attack on Russian military bombers in Siberia. X/ServiceSsu Western militaries need to study one Ukrainian operation in particular for drone warfare lessons. Officials say Operation Spiderweb, which struck dozens of Russian jets, offers key lessons. The US Army's drone course director told Business Insider it's "the one event that I teach to the students." Western militaries are investing heavily in drone warfare after seei...

On the morning of March 16, Russian military personnel attacked Kharkiv with UAVs.

A top-secret Russian military intelligence unit, Center 795, was reportedly exposed after one of its 500 agents, arrested in Colombia and awaiting extradition to the US, used Google Translate to issue instructions to a hitman.

A former Ukrainian deputy minister, Kostiantyn Antonovich Kucher, and his wife are reportedly on trial in Spain, accused of using a Spanish company and a network of shell companies to purchase aeronautical components in Europe and Ukraine, thereby circumventing EU sanctions to supply Russia's military industry. The investigation also uncovered three engines blocked in Germany.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian citizen who worked for Russian military intelligence (better known as the GRU); in particular, he tracked the locations of the Defense Forces to prepare enemy missile and drone attacks on them.

A Ukrainian missile attack targeted the Kremniy El factory in Russia, which President Volodymyr Zelensky stated produces components for Russian missiles.

Russian President Putin is reportedly receiving an embellished reality regarding the Russian military's achievements in Donbas, with Moscow-appointed officials claiming significant territorial gains in Donetsk Oblast.

Units from the Ukrainian defence forces carried out a series of strikes on Russian military facilities on the night of 9-10 March as part of efforts to reduce the offensive potential of Russian…

Concerns are rising in the Baltic region over Russia's potential to increase military capabilities in Kaliningrad and near NATO's eastern borders, despite most Russian forces being concentrated in Ukraine.

European police agencies have identified 22 individuals linked to a series of parcel bomb attacks across Europe in 2024, with Russian military intelligence suspected of being behind them.

French officials have accused a Russian group linked to military intelligence of foreign interference in elections, alleging they used a fake website to undermine a candidate in the upcoming Paris mayoral race.

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has instructed a group of political strategists and Russian military intelligence to interfere in the parliamentary elections in Hungary in April in order to ensure that…

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 54 Russian air defense assets over the course of the winter.

A criminal case has been filed against a Latvian citizen in Riga for transferring 42.86 euros through an acquaintance in Belarus to support Russian military actions in Ukraine.

Individuals born in present-day Moldova during the Soviet era have risen to lead Russian military troops or hold high positions in Moscow and Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions, with some fighting for Putin's cause.

Ukraine is reportedly using a new domestic cruise missile called 'Flamingo' to strike key targets deep within Russia, signaling a new phase in Kyiv's war strategy focused on the Russian military industry.

A suspected Russian military recruiter, identified as Omwamba, was arrested in Moyale while attempting to flee from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) after arriving from Russia.

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution expressing support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian military aggression, with 107 countries voting in favor during an extraordinary session.

SpaceX announced it would cut off Russian military access to its Starlink satellite system, which has been a critical tool for their command and control on the front lines.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed Russian military equipment, including air defence systems, a radar and a multiple-launch rocket system in occupied territory on the night of 23-24 February.

The Ukrainian army has released a new simulator game called 'Kill Zone,' designed to teach the public how to identify Russian military equipment on the battlefield.

Vladimir Alekseyev, a high-ranking figure in Russian military intelligence, was shot in Moscow, an incident that has significantly heightened political tensions between Russia and the West, with Russia blaming the UK.

The Russian Federal Security Service has issued a warning, stating that the use of Telegram poses a security risk to Russian military personnel.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported detecting several Russian military aircraft off the coast of Alaska.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the largest wave of Ukrainian drone attacks since early January, with most unmanned aircraft downed over the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

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War experts suggest that Russian forces are no longer capable of maintaining their previous operational tempo in Ukraine. The aggressor recently conducted a combined strike, the first in two weeks, a significant slowdown compared to weekly strikes in March and every 3-4 days in February.

Reports indicate that the Russian military has incurred significant casualties in Ukraine, losing approximately 1,000 soldiers over the past 24 hours. This figure highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict.

Ukrainian forces, including the Security Service and Unmanned Systems Forces, successfully destroyed Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. This operation targeted critical logistics infrastructure for the Russian military.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces successfully struck 16 Russian military targets overnight on April 16, with targets including air defense systems, Iskander missile bases, and fuel depots.

Sweden has issued a warning that Russia could potentially seize an island at any time as a test of NATO's resolve and response capabilities. The warning highlights ongoing concerns about Russian military actions in the region.

Ukraine's General Staff has updated its data on Russian military losses, reporting that Russia lost 1,010 soldiers killed and wounded over the past 24 hours.

Agents of the ATESH partisan movement reported that Russian military personnel have occupied a closed hospital building in Skadovsk, Kherson region, to establish a command headquarters.

Agents of the ATESH partisan movement have reportedly destroyed a diesel locomotive near the Likhovskaya railway station in Russia's Rostov region, a critical transit point for military cargo destined for the Zaporizhzhia front.

A report by Molnia, a student rights project, indicates that Russian military recruiters in Krasnodar Krai are pressuring underage college students to sign statements pledging future enlistment with the Defense Ministry. This practice raises concerns about coercive recruitment tactics.

A Russian hacking group, associated with the country's military intelligence service, has been dismantled by the FBI, SRI, and other international services. The group used compromised routers globally to intercept and steal sensitive military, government, and critical infrastructure information.

Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry reported that oil transfers via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) through the Black Sea have stabilized following an attack, which the Russian military attributed to Ukraine.

Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have extradited a native of Hajigabul, who participated in combat operations with Russian military units, to Azerbaijan.

A Russian military transport plane crashed in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of 29 people.

Ukraine has reported that the number of foreign fighters serving in Russian military ranks has risen above 27,000, indicating continued international involvement in the conflict.

Russian military influence, including aircraft and 'meat assault' tactics seen in Ukraine, is reportedly shaping the ongoing civil war in Myanmar.

Konstantin Efremov, a former Russian military officer, has spent three years in the U.S. after leaving the military and publicly detailing the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war during Russia's invasion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Russian army has intensified its attacks on the front lines in recent days, with the only tangible result being a sharp rise in Russian military casualties, as Ukrainian forces inflict heavy losses.

Russian media has accused Romania, the US, and other NATO states of conspiring to create a 'corridor of death' of anti-ship missile systems in the Black Sea, under the pretext of a Russian military threat.

Russian military seems to be preparing for a spring and summer campaign to claim Ukrainian-controlled parts of the eastern Donetsk region.

Military aircraft factories in Russia have been hit by attacks, while Lithuania has simultaneously announced a ban on the entry of Russian citizens.

Professor Maksym Kamenetsky from the Institute of International Relations in Kyiv spoke live on N1 Studio, stating that Russian forces have been implementing a new plan over the past two days.

Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said a large explosion at a Russian military base in Pskov, near Estonia, was likely a fuel depot.

A Russian military court has sentenced a 28-year-old Ukrainian soldier, who participated in the defense of Mariupol, to 27 years in prison.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on nine Russian military personnel deemed responsible for the massacre in Bucha, Ukraine, in February and March 2022, in a symbolic move to commemorate the hundreds of civilians killed.

African governments, including Kenya, are treading carefully regarding the recruitment of their citizens into Russian military networks, with Kenya's foreign minister visiting Russia amid domestic pressure to address the issue without taking a confrontational stance.

The Ukrainian General Staff announced that Ukraine has successfully struck Russian radar systems and an S-400 launcher in occupied Crimea. This operation targets key Russian military infrastructure in the region.

The Japanese government is considering introducing Ukraine-made attack drones to bolster its defense capabilities, banking on the Eastern European country's combat experience against Russian military aggression.

Russian military commanders are reportedly ordering the abuse and mutilation of subordinates who refuse to participate in futile offensives, which are almost certain to result in their deaths.

Norwegian fighter jets have been scrambled on two consecutive days to identify Russian military aircraft in international airspace over Finnmark.

Ukraine's defense forces conducted a series of strikes on Russian military assets overnight, targeting an S-300V launcher, radar, and ammunition depots to reduce Russia's offensive potential.

Internal Kremlin assessments reportedly estimate that 1,315,000 Russian military personnel have been killed or wounded on the battlefield since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.

The Russian military command has decided to redeploy elite airborne and marine units from the Pokrovsk region to the southern front in response to successful maneuvers by Ukrainian forces.

An investigation has revealed that Russian military intelligence was responsible for sending self-igniting packages across Europe.

An analysis compares the military capabilities of Lithuania and Russia, highlighting Lithuania's 20-year membership in NATO amidst widespread disinformation from pro-Russian sources claiming Russian military superiority.

Families of young Kenyan men who found themselves fighting in Ukraine after being duped into joining the Russian military are calling on the Kenyan government to provide information on their…

Ruslan Tsalikov, former first deputy to ex-Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was detained on corruption charges, adding to new accusations within the Russian military.

A Russian military helicopter crashed in the Rostov region after taking off to intercept Ukrainian drones, with Russian Telegram channels claiming it was shot down by 'friendly fire'.

Drones from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Alpha Special Operations Center, in collaboration with other defense forces, caused explosions at military and oil facilities in the port of Novorossiysk, which are involved in the conflict.

Cygnet Texkimp was approved to export machines to Rydena, but ministers examining deal after Guardian highlighted founders’ links to Kremlin military supply chain Ministers are reviewing a decision to allow a British company to export hi-tech equipment to Armenia after the Guardian uncovered links to the Russian military supply chain. Cygnet Texkimp, based in Cheshire, was weeks away from exporting two machines that produce carbon fibre “prepreg”, a lightweight material that can be used in a ...

The investigative group Mediazona has documented over 200,000 confirmed deaths of Russian soldiers in the war against Ukraine, based on an analysis of individual obituaries and public records.

Investigations by Report Mainz reveal a network in Germany is allegedly supporting the Russian military in Eastern Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid, with the Federal Prosecutor's Office also involved in inquiries.

A Russian military intelligence agent who set up a 'video trap' to guide ballistic missiles at targets in Ukraine's Chernihiv region has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with property confiscation.

Certain units of the Russian army have reportedly received cash bonuses for February for successful FPV drone strikes against Ukrainian servicemen in the Huliaipole sector.

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, announced plans to limit Russia's diplomatic mission to 40 staff members and prevent former Russian military personnel from entering the Schengen area.

Russian military actions have resulted in injuries to five residents of the Donetsk region over the past day.

The past year of the war became the first for the Russian military in which its manpower losses in Ukraine exceeded its level of recruitment.

Ukrainian volunteers are risking their lives to recover Russian military casualties, with Western intelligence estimating over a million Russian dead, wounded, or missing in Ukraine, a figure Russia is reluctant to disclose.

Russia's Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev claims that foreign intelligence agencies can access Russian military's Telegram correspondence, using this access in combat operations against Russian forces in Ukraine.

German and UK military leaders have issued a joint warning regarding a significant Russian military build-up, expressing concerns about regional stability.