Ukraine Denies Russian Claims of Ukrainian Forces Shooting Down Prisoner Transport Plane

KYIV, Ukraine: Russian officials have failed to provide credible evidence to support their allegations that Ukrainian forces shot down a military transport plane. Moscow claims the plane was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war who were to be exchanged for Russian POWs. The Ukrainian agency responsible for prisoner exchanges reported that Russian authorities finally provided a list of the 65 Ukrainians who allegedly died in the plane crash in Russia’s Belgorod region on Wednesday, but with …

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Putin Claims Ukrainian Anti-Aircraft Missiles Shot Down Russian Prisoner Swap Plane

MOSCOW, Russia – Amidst claims from Moscow, a plane flying to the region prior to a planned prisoner swap was allegedly hit by anti-aircraft missiles, according to reports. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday (Jan 24), involved an aircraft carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain subject to speculation, with officials unsure whether the attack was deliberate or accidental. The claims made by Moscow have raised questions about the safety …

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Russian Military Plane Carrying Ukrainian POWs Appears to Crash: Blame Game Begins With Vladimir Putin Accused of Endangering Lives

KYIV, Ukraine – The crash of a Russian military plane near the Ukrainian border has raised suspicions of the use of Ukrainian prisoners of war as human shields by Russia. The Ukrainian deputy ambassador to the UN, Khrystyna Hayovyshyn, accused Russia of intentionally endangering the lives and safety of the prisoners. While Kyiv did not confirm directly if it had shot down the plane, Moscow accused Ukraine of downing the aircraft. The downed Russian military …

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“Ukrainian” jet downed Russian “military” plane carrying prisoners of war near border, new legal actions taken

Kyiv, Ukraine has launched a criminal complaint into the crash of a Russian military plane following accusations from Moscow that Ukraine had shot it down. The aircraft was reportedly carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, though Kyiv did not confirm this claim or directly assert responsibility for the downing of the plane. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides engaged in a protracted conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been …

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Russian Cargo Plane Crash Near Ukrainian Border: 74 Killed in Missile Strike

Belgorod, Russia – Russia has accused Ukraine of shooting down a Russian military plane near the Ukrainian border, resulting in the deaths of all 74 people on board, including Ukrainian servicemen who were supposed to be part of a prisoner swap. The Ilyushin-76 cargo plane crashed inside Russian airspace, and both the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and its Defense Ministry have declared it an act of terrorism. The Russian government claims that the Ukrainian …

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“Multiple Deaths Reported as Russian Forces Launch Massive Strikes on Ukrainian Cities” – Global Impact of Aggression by Russian Forces

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces have launched massive strikes on Ukrainian cities, resulting in multiple deaths as the conflict between the two countries escalates. The attacks have targeted several locations, including residential areas, causing widespread devastation. The strikes have raised concerns about the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials condemning the attacks as indiscriminate and reckless. The Ukrainian government has called for international support to address the growing crisis and to hold …

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Explosion of Russian Thermobaric Warhead Kills Three Servicemembers near Ukrainian Border

Shebekino, a town in the Belgorod region of Russia, was shaken by a tragic explosion caused by the detonation of ammunition from a Solntsepyok thermobaric warhead. The incident resulted in the loss of three Russian servicemembers, as reported by the Russian Telegram channel Astra, citing its sources. The Solntsepyok is known as a “heavy flamethrower,” equipped with a thermobaric warhead multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) weapon TOS-1. According to Astra’s sources within the region’s emergency …

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Missile and Drone Attacks Target Multiple Ukrainian Regions: Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine and Join the Fight

Kharkiv, Ukraine – Russian military forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks on multiple regions in Ukraine overnight on June 14. Reports of explosions in cities like Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv escalated tensions, with further blasts heard in Khmelnytskyi Oblast during the early hours of the morning. Ukraine’s Air Force issued warnings of potential missile threats towards western regions like Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts, as well as the capital city of Kyiv. In response …

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Ukrainian Drone Downed in Belgorod Oblast Amid Missile Threats: Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine

Belgorod Oblast, Russia – Russia’s Defense Ministry announced the downing of a Ukrainian drone in Belgorod Oblast on June 9. Local reports indicated a loud explosion in the Rakityansky District earlier in the day, with images and videos showing smoke rising from the area. The Astra Telegram channel suggested that a Russian ammunition depot had been struck, although Ukrainian officials have remained silent on the incident. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the information …

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Explosion Strikes Odesa as Ukrainian Military Warns of Incoming High-Speed Target

An explosion rocked the city of Odesa, Ukraine on the afternoon of June 2nd following reports from the Ukrainian military of a high-speed target approaching the area. The incident raised concerns and prompted urgent responses from local authorities and residents. According to Ukraine’s Armed Forces, a high-speed projectile was detected moving towards the city, leading to the issuance of an air-raid warning to the public. Shortly after, the mayor of Odesa, Hennadii Trukhanov, confirmed that …

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