War correspondent covering the frontline, air defence and military affairs.
29 articles
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Zelensky says four people died when a Russian strike destroyed a residential building in Kharkiv, and that Kyiv was hit by five ballistic missiles with no warning from partners. A drone attack on a Rivne educational institution injured at least 20.
Oleh Marchenko · 14 Oct 2026
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Ukrainian communications expert Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov says dozens of Russian jet-powered drones were launched from Crimea in recent days, with four reaching Lviv and several flying on to Lutsk. The claim is unconfirmed by officials.
Oleh Marchenko · 13 Oct 2026
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Ukraine's Defence Ministry says service members receiving treatment abroad can now go through the military medical commission process remotely. The board has 10 days to review a full document package.
Oleh Marchenko · 13 Oct 2026
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A statement on the Ukrainian General Staff channel says Russian losses have grown in recent months, with about 200 killed a day near Dobropillia. The claim is unverified.
Oleh Marchenko · 13 Oct 2026
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Ukraine's Defence Ministry says the Armed Forces now use a unified template for the order recording a service member's wound. Commanders must issue it within five days; it underpins injury certificates and payments.
Oleh Marchenko · 12 Oct 2026
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Ukraine's military intelligence says 22 of 58 Russian firms involved in making the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal are not under any sanctions. It also claims Russia cut Kinzhal orders in 2026 in favour of Iskander-M missiles.
Oleh Marchenko · 12 Oct 2026
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Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) says its Timur Special Unit "neutralised" two groups of Russia's 10th GRU special purpose brigade in an ambush and captured one soldier. The claim is unverified, and no date or location was given.
Oleh Marchenko · 12 Oct 2026
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Ukraine's Donetsk Regional Military Administration has widened the zone of mandatory evacuation of children from certain areas of Kramatorsk. Governor Vadym Filashkin said families would be accompanied at every stage.
Oleh Marchenko · 11 Oct 2026
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The Financial Times reports that Russia is intensifying attempts to assassinate heads of European defence firms, including smaller drone makers. Germany's domestic intelligence service says it has stepped up work with industry.
Oleh Marchenko · 11 Oct 2026
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President Zelensky said Russia struck the CHP-5 thermal power plant in Kharkiv on the evening of 11 October, hours after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire. Damage and casualties have not been reported.
Oleh Marchenko · 11 Oct 2026
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President Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to stop striking Russian oil refineries if Russia ends attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He also said 23 people, four of them children, were killed in Zaporizhzhia.
Oleh Marchenko · 11 Oct 2026