war

The Defence of Duffer’s Drift The book The Defence of Duffer’s Drift was written in 1904 by Ernest Swinton, then a captain in the British Army, a recipient of the Distinguished Service Order, Royal Engineers (under the pseudonym Beksayd Forpost). 17.07.25 19:19 17 513 41

"It’s lie! No money is paid for downed planes" – Fara, air defense platoon commander of Rubizh Brigade Ukrposhta issued a stamp in his honor — the legendary air defense platoon commander of the Rubizh Brigade was the first serviceman to personally take down two enemy helicopters over Hostomel in the opening minutes of the full-scale invasion, and later two Su-25 bombers near Bakhmut. 08.07.25 21:33 8 937 13

35 days in Toretsk. "Liut" (Rage) brigade Unique documentary footage of a clash inside a building in Toretsk with an enemy group from the Russian Armed Forces’ 132nd Motorized Rifle Brigade during a 35-day combat mission at minus 18 degrees Celsius. 07.07.25 21:14 9 842 12

Whoever wins sky wins war A critical mass of people is gradually forming those who understand what needs to be done and how. I am also a co-author of the thoughts outlined below. While there is nothing secret or unknown to most people at the front in this text, we do not claim to hold the ultimate truth. There is always room for additions and criticism. But it is better to start doing something before it’s too late. 10.06.25 18:31 6 338 16 Previously in trend: Use of drones by Armed Forces of Ukraine

VUHLEDAR: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF LOSS We attempted to reconstruct the sequence of events and found servicemen who were among the last to break out of the encircled city with fighting and losses, some of them withdrawing without ever waiting for an order to withdraw. 19.05.25 22:38 7 135 7

Biletskyi’s Doctrine: "100 fallen fighters—that’s ₴1.5B. $2B to secure entire frontline" Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov interviewed Andrii Biletskyi, who was recently appointed commander of the Third Army Corps. They discussed command structure principles within the Armed Forces, the importance of timely funding, and the "Biletskyi’s Doctrine." 14.05.25 22:52 60 641 67 Previously in trend: War

Victory depends on how many Ukrainians take up arms – UAV operator Bond Bond, commander of the "Kotyky" (Ukrainian for "kittens" - ed. note) UAV platoon of the 130th Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) Battalion, is one of the fighters who returned from abroad in 2022 specifically to defend Ukraine. With prior experience as an infantryman and reconnaissance operative, he now takes pride in his unit and its accomplishments. 13.05.25 22:33 13 704 41 Previously in trend: War

Last days of Vuhledar’s defence: "Wounded were jumping in on move" During her 28 years in law enforcement, she rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel and, from the position of a SBI investigator, came to the military enlistment office, hid her rank and place of work and asked to join a combat brigade as a medic. As a member of the 72nd SMB named after Black Zaporozhians, Liubov Zalyvadna has been evacuating and rescuing the wounded in Vuhledar for more than two years. 25.04.25 15:15 6 317 8 Previously in trend: War Tactical medicine

Chaos and corruption in ammunition procurement: why it happens and what it leads to Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov shares his views live on air about the problems with ammunition procurement for Ukraine’s Armed Forces, analyzes the frontline situation, and comments on the terms of Trump’s peace plan. 23.04.25 18:26 8 159 11 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan defective ammunition for frontline Supply of faulty mortar shells Scandals with procurement for AFU

Iskra’s fire: IFV gunner, serving while seven months pregnant, ambassador for SOF The story of the officer from the 144th Center of the Special Operations Forces (SOF), call sign Iskra (Spark - ed.note), is truly remarkable. She lived in Donetsk until the age of 18 and moved to Kyiv in 2014 during the turbulent events in the East. She got a degree in marketing… and joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 22.04.25 20:35 12 374 66

Commander of "Rarog" Regiment, Oleh Huit: "I was stunned when Russian infantryman advancing on crutches. Obviously, he didn’t make it very far" Major Oleh Huit, call sign Khasan, first observed the use of an unmanned aerial system in Popasna at the beginning of the full-scale war. At the time, he was commanding a mortar battery. Today, he leads the 427th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems "Rarog," whose troops specialize in aerial reconnaissance, patrol missions, fire adjustment using UAVs, and deploying strike drones. 21.04.25 19:34 13 139 4 Previously in trend: War Drone operators

Call sign Maniac: "When we were being taken away, I had to lie on corpse. Then psychologists came up and asked if I needed help." Roman sees death and does his best to save lives. He admits that in order not to lose self-control, he always remembers why he does his job. He is a military medic with the 36th Marine Brigade and a tactical instructor. He has the call sign Maniac. He received it from his comrades because he gives his best. He believes that saving Ukrainians is better than killing enemies. 16.04.25 13:27 10 430 3 Previously in trend: Tactical medicine

"Duel with enemy sniper? Over radio came warning: be careful, enemy has "one-eyed…" in sector" – sniper and mortar operator with call sign Chub Before the full-scale invasion, Anton, call sign Chub, connected Kyiv residents to the Internet and in his spare time, worked at a volunteer center. When the first bombs fell on Kyiv, he went to the military enlistment office, where he was enlisted in the territorial defense. And then – three years of an extraordinary military career, where some decisions were made by Anton himself, others by the command, and from time to time, fate intervened in the course of events… 07.04.25 22:19 18 851 8

Vladyslav Pinchuk: Russians believe that square kilometer of land is worth any losses in manpower or equipment, as long as it remains theirs Vladyslav Pinchuk has been at war since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. But he is already thinking about returning to civilian life — to his loved ones and the work he loves. 03.04.25 22:18 7 122 10 Previously in trend: War

Dmytro Filatov, commander of 1st ’Da Vinci’ SAB, on 153rd Brigade: Gather 20 of worst soldiers, we will train them, and when they return, they will start fighting and become leaders Is it possible to stop the enemy near Pokrovsk and prevent them from capturing the city and advancing further into the Dnipropetrovsk region? Why are the fortifications built in 2024 considered ’fortifications of the last war’? What should be done with AWOL soldiers and conscientious objectors? 17.03.25 23:00 104 638 16

Is war possible without Trump? The stream about Ukraine’s further conduct of the war in such a conflict and the rather harsh pro-Russian and anti-Ukrainian statements by U.S. President Donald Trump. 03.03.25 22:42 17 271 31

"Everyone supporting infantry must work for infantry" – fighter Serhii Vyhliadovskyi Staff Sergeant Serhii Vyhliadovskyi (44 years old, call sign Vyhlia) from Zhytomyr is a fighter of the 115th TDF (Territorial Defense Forces) Brigade. Over his intermittent yet intense combat career, he has repelled multiple enemy infantry assaults, endured several shellings, a Russian gas attack, and sustained three wounds. However, perhaps his most distinctive trait is his unwavering commitment to his sergeant work and his ability to build a combat team. 18.02.25 22:10 5 171 6

This is not contract, this is war. Or have you forgotten? Instead of appreciating those who are already in the ranks, who have been risking their lives since 2014 or 2022, the state simply ignores their needs. 12.02.25 18:10 13 367 45

Pilot with call sign Hulk: "I flew very close to helicopter. I was excited then: I had to destroy helicopter as well." Roman went to war at the age of twenty-five. Before that, he was engaged in freight transport, working for his friend. But at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he went to fight. He is currently a pilot in the BULAVA unit of the 3rd Mechanised Battalion of the Separate Presidential Brigade named after Bohdan Khmelnytskyi. For his work, he has already received two Orders "for Courage". His call sign is Hulk. 24.01.25 12:32 19 222 4

Old generation of generals, lacking knowledge of real combat potential of our units, cannot plan military operations adequately - former Brigade Commander of 53rd SMB Anatolii Kozel (Kupol) Anatolii (Kupol) (Dome) discussed the key mistakes of the military leadership. Why did the spring 2023 offensive fail? What caused the loss of Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and other cities? Did the operation in the Kursk region meet expectations? 20.01.25 23:05 17 269 42

Command has lost control over situation in Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka The situation in Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka has slipped out of control of the Ukrainian command. The leadership of OTG (Operational-Tactical Group) "Donetsk" (Tarnavskyi) and OSGT (Operational Strategic Group of Troops) "Khortytsia" (Hnatov) lost control, and the enemy is advancing almost daily. 15.01.25 16:24 44 569 91 Previously in trend: War

Company commander with call sign Borov: "Sometimes I had to deceive to save my soldier’s lives. Once, I deliberately shifted coordinates of my position 50 meters to side on map..." ...His name is Serhii Borovko, so it is not surprising that he fights with the call sign Borov (Hog). For some time, his company even had its own chevron, with a fanged animal and the slogan "Because we are insane". This chevron was awarded only to soldiers with combat achievements... 14.01.25 14:48 24 941 31

Military pilot Maksym Chaika about operation on Zmiinyi: We all understood that, for each of us, this might be last flight of our lives Maksym Chaika, a combat pilot, full knight of the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, was awarded the Order for Courage, III class, flies Mi-8, Mi-24, and Mi-2 helicopters. In the interview, he shared how he destroyed enemy columns at close range in the Kherson region, about a highly challenging operation on Zmiinyi (Snake) Island, the daily life of a pilot, and the obstacles that hinder flights. 02.01.25 22:10 12 724 4 Previously in trend: War

Fighting for Pincher stronghold. Full transcript This feat of the Ukrainian soldiers exceeds all that can be imagined about the limits of human endurance and the heroism of Ukrainians. 67 days of uninterrupted fighting and relentless shelling. 25.11.24 15:01 8 666 0 Previously in trend: War

About 125th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade and fighters’ contribution to defense of Hlyboke-Zelene area We in no way want to justify the brigade’s command, which ignored the problems and played a paper army. We are talking exclusively about the soldiers who directly participated and are still participating in the fighting in this area. 16.05.24 19:17 13 033 15 Previously in trend: War