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Al Jazeera
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Ukraine 'struggling with number of soldiers'
Ukraine 'struggling with number of soldiers' Quotable Military Analyst Sean Bell discusses Ukraine's ongoing struggle to recruit enough soldiers which is a challenge that's hindering its efforts in the war against Russia. Video Duration 01 minutes 30 seconds 01:30 Video Duration 00 minutes 59 seconds 00:59 Video Duration 01 minutes 06 seconds 01:06 Video Duration 01 minutes 20 seconds 01:20 Video Duration 01 minutes 12 seconds 01:12 Video Duration 01 minutes 10 seconds 01:10 Video Duration 01 minutes 21 seconds 01:21
The Independent
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukrainian military loses first French Mirage fighter jet in crash ahead of peace talks
Ukraine 's military has confirmed the loss of a Mirage 2000 fighter jet supplied from France to a crash yesterday after it experienced equipment failure during an assignment, with the pilot ejecting safely. This marks Kyiv 's first loss of a Mirage jet since Ukraine's military started receiving them earlier this year. "Equipment failure occurred, which the pilot reported to the flight controller," a military statement said on Telegram. This comes as Russia has said it is unlikely to agree to a peace deal despite fresh ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine expected to take place today. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said: 'There is no reason to expect any breakthroughs in the category of miracles - it is hardly possible in the current situation.' The third round of talks are set to take place in Istanbul, Turkey after previous summits n May and June failed to yield any results, except agreement on swapping prisoners of war. 'We intend to pursue our interests, we intend to ensure our interests and fulfil the tasks that we set for ourselves from the very beginning,' Mr Peskov said. Ukraine's military loses first French Mirage fighter jet in crash A Mirage 2000 fighter jet supplied to Ukraine from France crashed yesterday after experiencing equipment failure during an assignment, with the pilot ejecting safely, Ukraine's military said. It was the first loss of a Mirage jet since Ukraine's military started receiving them earlier this year. "Equipment failure occurred, which the pilot reported to the flight controller," a military statement said on Telegram. "The pilot then acted competently, as is expected in crisis situations, and successfully ejected. A rescue crew found the pilot in a stable condition. There were no casualties on the ground." Arpan Rai23 July 2025 04:19
Arab News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Ukraine launches probe into French-trained brigade
The 155th Mechanized Brigade was supposed to be a flagship fighting force for Ukraine's armyA spokesperson for Ukraine's land forces confirmed that a fresh investigation had been launched KYIV: Ukraine's military has launched another investigation into the scandal-hit 'Anne of Kyiv' brigade, trained in France, after a media report alleged financial misconduct among commanders, a military spokesperson said 155th Mechanized Brigade was supposed to be a flagship fighting force for Ukraine's army, announced by French President Emmanuel Macron as a symbol of cooperation between Kyiv and it has been plagued by scandals, including reports of equipment shortages, low morale and soldiers abandoning the unit while undergoing training in France.A spokesperson for Ukraine's land forces confirmed that a fresh investigation had been launched but declined to Ukrainska Pravda media outlet recently alleged that brigade commander Col. Taras Maksimov had been possibly involved 'in fictitious combat payments and extortion.'It also said the brigade had seen over 1,200 cases of soldiers going absent without leave.'After the publication of the article in the media, where new details and circumstances were revealed, an additional check was ordered to clarify all the facts set out in the article,' land forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty told AFP in a written said a law enforcement investigation had started and that the land forces were taking 'all necessary measures to facilitate the investigation and establish the truth.'Macron announced the creation of the Anne of Kyiv brigade — named after a Medieval Kyiv princess who married into the French royal family — in June last hailed it as a 'unique' initiative and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wanted to form a dozen other NATO-trained and equipped military has been beset with corruption scandals — ranging from weapons procurement to the falsification of draft exemption certificates — since Russia invaded in February 2022.
Washington Post
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Ukraine accuses Hungary of spying on it; Budapest expels diplomats
KYIV — Ukraine's security services said Friday they have uncovered a Hungarian spy ring that was gathering information about Ukrainian military operations in the far west of the country. The alleged network was collecting information on air and ground defense vulnerabilities in Ukraine's Transcarpathia region as well as local sentiment on a potential invasion by Hungary, the Ukrainian statement said.
