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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Volodymyr Zelensky: Russia Intensifies Attacks at the Front

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported increased Russian aggression along the front lines, especially in the Sumy region, though claims of Russian gains are countered by high casualties on their side.

Mar 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Photo: The fourth alternative music concert for support of Ukraine held in the 'Vagonu Hall'

A charity concert for Ukraine took place at Vagonu Hall in Riga, featuring various artists and a charity auction, with proceeds going to support paramedics working along the front lines in Ukraine.

Mar 21 • 22:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

The 'Deadly Zone' Expands as Drones Penetrate Deep Behind the Front

Ukrainian drone forces are changing the dynamics on the front by targeting areas deep behind Russian defense lines.

Mar 19 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

"They did not remember how they got there." Russia recruits alcoholics to the front lines

Russian authorities are increasingly recruiting people with alcohol dependencies into the military to send them to the front lines in Ukraine due to a shortage of soldiers.

Mar 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Sean Penn tours front lines in Ukraine with Zelensky's ex-chief of staff

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn visited the front lines of Ukraine alongside Andriy Yermak, a former chief of staff to President Zelensky, highlighting ongoing issues in the region and the ongoing conflict in Donetsk Oblast.

Mar 18 • 20:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces wipe out over 900 Russian troops in a day and a half

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have reported the elimination of over 900 Russian soldiers in a day and a half along the front lines in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.

Mar 18 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Moscow plunged into internet blackout as Putin fears ‘assassination plot’

In response to fears of an assassination plot, President Vladimir Putin has imposed a mobile internet blackout in Moscow and restricted communication methods, including blocking Telegram on the front lines in Ukraine.

Mar 17 • 12:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Early Spring Slowed Actions on the Front [COLONEL LEWANDOWSKI ON THE WAR]

Colonel Piotr Lewandowski outlines the current status and challenges of the front lines in Ukraine, emphasizing a temporary halt in significant military movements due to poor weather and the need for troop replenishment.

Mar 17 • 08:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Zelensky threatens Ukrainian parliament deputies with being sent to the front if they do not start working

Ukrainian President Zelensky has warned parliamentary deputies that they will be sent to the front lines if they do not start fulfilling their legislative duties amid a crisis in the parliamentary majority.

Mar 16 • 13:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Romance on the Front: Massage Salons, Infidelity, and Wives as Lovers

The article discusses the complex dynamics of infidelity among soldiers near the front lines, focusing on massage salons and the blurred lines of loyalty and intimacy.

Mar 16 • 12:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Ukraine Expands Drone Strike Zone to 150 Kilometers from the Front Line

Ukraine has significantly extended the operational zone of its drones, now striking targets up to 150 kilometers from the front lines, in a deliberate strategy to disrupt Russian logistics and support infrastructure.

Mar 14 • 18:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Development of the Fighting (Day 1477): "I don't want to anymore, but I still have to." What I heard from a Ukrainian soldier who spent six weeks in position?

The article reports on the experiences of a Ukrainian soldier named Andrij, who describes life on the front lines and the psychological toll of prolonged engagement in the conflict.

Mar 12 • 18:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Cantona proposes a strange solution to end wars in the world

Former French football star Eric Cantona suggests an unconventional international law making presidents fight on the front lines to reduce wars.

Mar 12 • 09:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

War in Ukraine: An exhibition in Berlin reveals the key role of drones on the front lines

An exhibition in Berlin highlights the significant impact of drones in the Ukraine war, featuring the account of a survivor who narrowly escaped a drone attack.

Mar 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

It’s a lottery, says a Ukrainian from the anti-drone unit about life on the front.

A Ukrainian anti-drone unit leader discusses the challenges and dangers faced on the front lines, where Russian forces are increasingly using drones.

Mar 9 • 13:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Riho Ühtegi: The Russian Side Will Become Sparse at the Front Lines

Retired Major General Riho Ühtegi discusses the recent Ukrainian advances in regaining territory from Russian forces and highlights the diminishing strength of Russian positions.

Mar 8 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

One soldier, ten girls – The situation escalated during the trench warfare phase

A Finnish soldier maintained contact with ten girls while on the front lines, drawing attention from local matchmaking businesses.

Mar 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: press conference on developments at the front lines of the Ukraine war

A press conference will be held by Colonel Ants Kiviselg to discuss the situation in the Russia-Ukraine war, broadcast live on ERR's portal.

Mar 6 • 05:27 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

“Send Barron to the front” – the appeal to Trump to send his younger son to the Middle East

An appeal has been made to Donald Trump to send his son Barron to the front lines in the Middle East, amid rising casualties in the conflict involving US soldiers.

Mar 5 • 09:06 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Lured to Russia with golden promises and then sent to the battlefield

The article discusses how individuals are enticed by incentives to join the Russian military, only to find themselves on the front lines.

Mar 4 • 22:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Ukraine Advances at the Front. But How Much?

The article discusses the fluid nature of the front lines in the Ukraine war, highlighting the complex dynamics of control in contested areas.

Mar 4 • 10:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

A Russian suddenly became the tenth chess player in the world, sending equipment to the front

A Russian chess player has recently ascended to the rank of the tenth best player in the world while simultaneously supporting the conflict by sending equipment to the front lines.

Mar 3 • 13:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

"Russians Shoot Each Other Due to Alcohol." Snipers Describe the Reality of War

Ukrainian snipers from the 42nd Brigade describe the chaotic and dangerous conditions on the front lines, where Russian soldiers often engage in battles under the influence of alcohol and even shoot at each other.

Feb 28 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

'I saw comrades executed beside me for not following orders': Russian soldiers report to the BBC extreme conditions on the front line in Ukraine

Russian soldiers recounted horrifying experiences of executions and extreme violence on the front lines in Ukraine during an interview with the BBC.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ukraine has built huge defense lines behind the front – “Russian breakthroughs are now very unlikely”

Ukraine has established a massive system of defense fortifications behind its front line, making it extremely difficult for the Russian army to achieve breakthroughs.

Feb 27 • 17:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

"Why is life so light?" A war journalist's view of Ukraine

The article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the harsh realities faced by soldiers on the front lines and the significance of Western support amid the conflict.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Maneuverable and also swims well - Ukrainians highly appreciate the Latvian-made 'Patria' armored personnel carriers on the battlefield

Ukrainian troops on the front lines between Kupiansk and Liman have expressed high appreciation for the Latvian-manufactured 'Patria' armored personnel carriers, particularly one recently deployed in Kharkiv.

Feb 25 • 16:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

'I've never seen this much misery,' says Calgary man on the front lines in Ukraine

Calgarian Paul Hughes shares his harrowing experiences and observations of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, particularly in the city of Kharkiv, as he continues to provide aid through his charity.

Feb 24 • 22:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Military Chaplain on the Front: God is the Only Thing Soldiers in the Trenches Have Left. I've Never Seen Him Praised More

Ukrainian military chaplain Vitalij Novak discusses the resilience of Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines amid ongoing conflict and the duality of Slovak attitudes towards Ukraine during the war.

Feb 24 • 18:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is Ukraine winning the war, as Stubb said? Here’s how top politicians commented

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo notes that although Ukraine has morally won the war, there are no visible military victories on the front lines.

Feb 24 • 15:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

"They threw men to the front like meat." Russian soldiers describe experiences from the battlefield

Russian soldiers are sharing their harrowing experiences from the battlefield, likening the treatment of soldiers to that of meat thrown into the front lines.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Tensions in Eastern DRC: At Least Three Front Lines Reactivated

Recent escalations in eastern DRC have seen multiple front lines reactivate as government forces clash with the ACF/M23 group, accused of being supported by Rwanda.

Feb 24 • 13:22 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Ukraine: - This is the status on the front now

The article provides an update on the current situation at the front lines of the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 08:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The era of the Terminator is here: three changes that will occur on the Ukrainian front this year

Ukrainian soldiers discuss the increasing use of deadly drones and three anticipated changes in warfare on the front lines this year.

Feb 23 • 21:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukraine Ready to Bite the Bullet and Endure, Putin Afraid to Stop and Lose

The article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine as it marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion, highlighting a stalemate on the front lines and the challenges in peace negotiations.

Feb 23 • 20:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Reportage] As drones range deeper, distinctions of war’s front and rear blur in Ukraine

The article discusses how the increasing use of drones in the Ukraine conflict is blurring the lines between front and rear in warfare, highlighting the impact on civilians and the evolution of military strategies.

Feb 23 • 10:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Chaplain Speaks About the Dark Side of Life on the Ukrainian Front. Describes the Biggest Problem

A Greek Catholic chaplain discusses the role of religiosity and spiritual support among Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 22 • 12:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

War of Russia with Ukraine. Day 1459

This article provides an update on the situation at the front lines after 1458 days of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Feb 21 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The macabre phenomenon now highlighted on Russian TV

Russian state TV is addressing the rise of 'black widows'—women quickly marrying soldiers heading to the front lines in Ukraine to claim financial compensation for their deaths.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: press conference on the developments at the front lines of the war in Ukraine

A press conference will be held at noon to discuss the state of affairs regarding Russia's aggression in Ukraine, led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center.

Feb 20 • 07:21 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia recruited 1,000 Kenyans to take part in war against Ukraine

Kenyan intelligence reports indicate that Russia has recruited 1,000 Kenyans to join the conflict in Ukraine, with some already on the front lines.

Feb 19 • 17:27 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Report: Around 1,000 Kenyans Are Fighting for Russia

A recent intelligence report reveals that approximately 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia, with some already at the front lines in Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Culture Ministry introduces evacuation of museums within 50 km of front

Ukraine's Culture Ministry has mandated the evacuation of museum exhibits from areas close to the front lines amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 19 • 10:02 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Analysis: A year since its creation, Ukraine's flawed, unfinished corps system will be key for front-line stability

Ukraine's new corps command system aims to improve military coherence at the front lines, despite being incomplete and facing command challenges.

Feb 19 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Panic of Russian Soldiers Shows No Sign of Ending

Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russian soldiers are struggling on the front lines due to issues with communication systems, exacerbated by a decision from SpaceX to limit Starlink services to them.

Feb 18 • 19:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Better life leads to captivity or mass grave: How the aggressor state Russia recruits Africans for fighting in Ukraine

Russia is systematically recruiting citizens from African countries to fight in Ukraine by enticing them with high wages and bonuses, though many victims end up captured or killed on the front lines.

Feb 18 • 15:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The loss of Starlink connection creates serious problems for Russian forces

Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russian troops are facing challenges with Starlink internet terminals across the front lines, lacking good alternative solutions.

Feb 17 • 17:05 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

At least 20 combatants from Canada have been killed in action on the front lines of Ukraine

At least 20 Canadian combatants have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the significant risks faced by foreign volunteers in the war.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Attacks from Both Sides – Hours Before Geneva Talks

As renewed peace talks are set to begin in Geneva, Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a series of attacks across the front lines.

Feb 17 • 06:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Väli: Movement on the Ukrainian Front in Both Directions

Major General Neeme Väli discussed tactical advancements made by both Ukrainian and Russian forces along the front lines, highlighting the impact of Starlink connectivity outages on Russian troops.

Feb 15 • 17:57 UTC

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