Russia Says It Will Widen ‘Buffer Zone’ in Response to Ukrainian Strikes

Putin Says Border Security Zone With Ukraine ‘Significantly Expanded,’ Invokes Historical Claim on Land

Vladimir Putin said Russia's security zone along its border with Ukraine has been significantly expanded in recent months, and described the border regions as historically Russian land — a phrase that has preceded each of Russia's previous territorial annexations since 2014.

Kremlin says it will create wider security zone with Ukraine

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that Russia will expand a so-called buffer zone with Ukraine amid what he described as escalation.

Russia’s buffer zone on Ukrainian border evolves as military advances — Kremlin

A security buffer zone on the Russian-Ukrainian border is conditioned by the aggressive nature of the Kiev regime, Russian PresidentialSpokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Medvedev Outlines Plans to Expand Russian ‘Security Zone’ into 3 Ukrainian Regions

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, announced plans to expand a so-called “security zone” deep into Ukrainian territory, encompassing the Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions. The statement, circulated by Russian state media, builds upon recent declarations by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the continuation of mass strikes and the creation of buffer zones.

Syrskyi Says Russia Seeks Buffer Zone in Northern Ukraine

The Russian Armed Forces are seeking to establish a buffer zone in Ukraine's northern regions, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who made the statement on his Telegram channel. Syrskyi said the Russian army intends to take control of the Donbas. According to him, Russia's plans also include expanded offensive operations in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as enlarging the buffer zone in northern Ukraine. He also noted an increase in the intensity of Russian missile, drone, and guided aerial bomb strikes.

Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

The current situation along the line of contact, as described by the President of RussiaLet us [...]

The current situation along the line of contact, as described by the President of RussiaLet us start in the north, meaning the North group of forces. You will recall that the goal for the Russian troops in the Sumy and Volchansk sectors is creating a security zone along our borders. This goal was set after the Armed Forces of Ukraine invaded the Kursk Region and due to the attacks on our border regions that persist to this day. The Ukraine regime will pay for its crimes in the Kursk Region by losing the territory that we need to secure our borders. By the way, the city of Sumy, which is a small regional centre with just over 30 thousand buildings in total, is just 10.5 kilometres away from our current positions.

Russian Defense Ministry: Control of Ukrainskoye expands security zone on Volchansk Axis

Russian Defense Ministry: Control of Ukrainskoye expands security zone on Volchansk Axis

Political scientists in Baku explained the significance of strikes on Ukrainian SOCAR facilities.

Russian strikes on SOCAR facilities in Ukraine are viewed by Baku as part of a broader set of disagreements and an attempt to coerce Azerbaijan into abandoning its own foreign policy course, analysts interviewed by Caucasian Knot believe.

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — WATCH: Footage captures the moment of a Russian overnight strike on Kiev region.

— WATCH: Footage captures the moment of a Russian overnight strike on Kiev region.

Russia, Ukraine exchange deep strikes as U.S. senators push new sanctions on Moscow

Capitals, July 11 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged long-range strikes over the past 24 hours, with Russian attacks killing four people and wounding others in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, while Ukrainian forces targeted oil infrastructure deep inside Russia, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian officials said Kyiv came under a ballistic missile attack early []

Ukraine's missiles now have almost half of Russia in reach

Ukraine has expanded the range and intensity of its missile strikes inside Russia, triggering alerts across nearly half of the regions in the world’s largest country so far this year. Missile threats were declared in at least five regions of ...

Kremlin says Russia creating ‘buffer zone’ along Ukraine border

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says zone is being created ‘systematically’ to extent needed to ensure Russia’s security

Ukraine sees opportune moment to pressure Putin before winter

Kyiv and its allies believe deep strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure have given Ukraine a battlefield edge — which they now need to turn into leverage.

Russia closes border rail crossings amid Baltic tensions | DW News

Russia has suspended rail traffic through seven border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia, without publicly explaining why. The closures affect one of the few remaining direct transport links between Russia and the European Union. The move comes amid rising tensions in the Baltic region and growing concerns about Russian military activity near NATO borders. Is this simply a transport decision - or a signal of something bigger? #dwcurrentaffairs #russia #border For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Putin says Russia is 10 kilometers from Sumy. Real distance shows how Kremlin manufactures collapsing front

A year of fighting in Sumy Oblast has produced advances measured in hundreds of meters. Near Kindrativka, Russia was pushed back toward the border

Russia Ramps up Blistering Strikes Crippling Ukraine’s War Logistics - Analyst

Russia’s strikes on the Ukrainian military-industrial facilities will intensify, just as President Vladimir Putin has instructed, military analyst Boris Rozhin tells Sputnik.

रुसमा युक्रेनी ड्रोन आक्रमणमा चार जनाको मृत्यु, सात घाइते

मस्को। रुसमा सोमबार भएको युक्रेनी ड्रोन आक्रमणमा परी चार जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ भने सात जना घाइते भएका छन्। स्थानीय अधिकारीका अनुसार आक्रमणका अधिकांश घटना मस्को क्षेत्र आसपास केन्द्रित थिए। क्रेमलिनको निरन्तर आक्रमणको जवाफस्वरूप युक्रेनले रुसमाथिका ड्रोन आक्रमण तीव्र बनाएको छ। किएभले रुसी ऊर्जा संरचना तथा अन्य रणनीतिक क्षेत्रमा गरिएका आक्रमणलाई आफ्नो प्रतिरक्षात्मक कदमका रूपमा []

GULAG 2.0

While the Russian army measures its successes in Ukraine in meters of captured territory, inside the country the FSB is quietly but methodically building a base for a new GULAG.

Ukrainian attacks won’t stop Russian advance – Putin

Kiev is trying to use strikes on civilian infrastructure to sow division in Russia and force a pause in Moscow’s offensive, Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia Launches Massive Missile & Drone Attack On Kyiv | Ukraine | Dawn News English

Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with explosions reported across the city overnight. Ukrainian officials said at least seven people were killed and dozens injured after residential buildings were hit in the historic Podilskyi district. Watch the latest developments from the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing attacks on Kyiv. #ukraine #russia #kyiv #ukrainewar #russiaukraine #breakingnews #droneattack #airstrike --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Day 1,592 of WW3: Putin announces plans to continue strikes on Ukraine and expand a "security zone" in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions. What's another million casualties to him? This is your Saturday Ukraine conversation [News]

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Russia claims key Ukrainian city Kostyantynivka has been captured

Russia's troops have expanded their military offensive in eastern Ukraine. They say they have taken control of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, says the city has strategic significance in expanding the nation's security zone. Ukraine's general staff insists the city remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.

JUST IN: Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.@BRICSNews

Putin Faces Humiliating Dilemma as Domestic Crisis Rages

Anastasia Barashkova/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin has been backed into an embarrassing corner as Ukrainian drones strike deeper and deeper inside Russia.For several weeks, Ukraine has been launching waves of drone attacks into Russia, targeting cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg and the country’s oil refineries, which are vital to funding the Kremlin’s invasion efforts.Until now, Ukraine’s drone strikes had been largely limited to targets within around 1,000 miles of Kyiv-controlled territory. However, on Monday, Ukraine was able to send drones to the Siberian city of Omsk, more than 2,000 miles from Kyiv, targeting Russia’s largest refinery and a crude distillation unit.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Russia lancar serangan besar-besaran di Ukraine

KYIV: Russia melancarkan se­rangan besar-besaran menggunakan peluru berpandu dan dron ke atas Ukraine pada Khamis, menyasarkan Kyiv serta beberapa wilayah lain di seluruh negara itu. Kementerian Pertahanan Russia berkata, ia telah melaksanakan serangan besar-besaran menggunakan senjata jarak jauh berketepatan tinggi dari udara, darat dan laut serta dron serangan. Moscow berkata, serangan itu menyasarkan kemudahan perindustrian ... Read more The post Russia lancar serangan besar-besaran di Ukraine appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ukraine’s drones have opened a summer window of opportunity behind Russian lines. Front-line soldiers tell Ukrainska Pravda the army is on track to waste it.

Ukrainian forces have stepped up their use of “midstrikes” — drones able to hit targets several dozen kilometers behind the front line. Their success, alongside that of “deepstrikes,” has fueled assertions that Ukraine has wrested back the initiative and blunted Russia’s advance. Ukrainska Pravda asked soldiers how much the strikes on the “middle rear” are actually changing the situation at the front. Most were cautious about the claim that Ukraine has “seized the initiative,” saying front-line troops don’t yet feel the effect — even as the outlet calls the strikes promising and says their full impact is unlikely to be felt until late summer or early fall.

Putin keen to offset bad news on Crimea by capture of Kostyantynivka, as Russians advance by crawling between houses (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,582)

Putin is betting on seizing Kostyantynivka to shift attention from Crimea. Intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure threaten to sap his capacity to sustain a long, attritional push in Donbas.

Vladimir Putin Shrugs Off Fuel Shortages in Russia As President Ramps Up Attacks on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the attacks on Russian energy as an effort by Ukraine to distract attention from its losses on the battlefield, although analysts say the advance of Russian forces has been stymied in recent months.

Relentless Barrage Pounds Capital

The essential fact is not simply that Russia struck Kyiv again, but that the pattern has become operationally familiar: large salvos, civilian deaths, damaged apartment blocks, and deliberate pressure on Ukraine’s air-defense system all arrive together. The immediate casualty count may shift as rescuers work and reporting is corrected, but the strategic meaning does not []