Russian troops
Coverage of Russian troops in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine Denies Russian Claims of Capturing Kostiantynivka
Ukraine's Defense Forces denied Russian claims that Russian troops have fully captured Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian military officials confirmed the city remains under their control, with ongoing urban combat and defensive operations near the city.
- Germany Summons Chinese Envoy Over Reports of Training Russian Troops
Germany summoned China's ambassador following Reuters' report that Chinese military facilities trained Russian troops last year with Russia's defense minister's approval. Beijing denied the allegations, and German officials warned such support threatens European security.
- Ukraine's robots are carrying the heavy century-old M2 Browning machine gun into battle so troops don't have to
Ukraine's DevDroid is mounting M2 Browning machine guns on ground robots to reduce soldier exposure to combat risks. The M2, a heavy and historically significant weapon, is being adapted for robotic use due to its weight and effectiveness against Russian forces.
- EU Says China Trained Russian Troops to Fight in Ukraine War
The EU alleges that China trained Russian troops for the Ukraine war. A Russian missile and drone strike damaged garages in Kyiv on June 2.
- Putin Admits Russian Troops ‘Can’t Raise Their Heads’ Because of Ukrainian Drones
Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian drones have disrupted Russian military operations, forcing the Kremlin to address the challenges on the battlefield.
- War in Ukraine: Kyiv strikes key Russian supply lines
Ukrainian forces are launching concentrated attacks on key Russian supply lines via the land corridor to Crimea, which experts say indicates growing Russian vulnerability.
- Hunger in Oleshky: Ukraine asks for evacuation
The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been occupied by Russian troops since 2022. Many residents face dire conditions and are cut off from the outside world. Kyiv is seeking to rescue them.
- Ukraine’s Drone Forces Claim 100,000 Russian Casualties in One Year
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) reported eliminating over 100,000 Russian troops and striking 350,000 military targets in one year. USF Commander Brovdi stated the losses are three times the number of troops Russia deployed during its failed 2022 attempt to seize Kyiv, with the USF aiming to double the casualty figure next year.
- Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
Ukraine is using AI drones to attack Russian convoys supplying troops with ammunition, fuel, and food. BBC Verify has analyzed videos of these attacks in occupied Ukraine.
- Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
Ukraine's drone commander, Robert Brovdi, revealed in a rare interview that his unit is responsible for destroying a third of all targets on the battlefield, focusing on Russian oil infrastructure, troop movements, and morale.
- Putin's 'starving' troops have resorted to cannibalism with one malnourished soldier caught trying to eat victim's leg, Ukrainian intelligence claims
Ukrainian intelligence claims Russian troops under Putin have resorted to cannibalism due to starvation, citing an incident where a malnourished soldier attempted to eat a victim's leg. The allegations highlight severe humanitarian and military conditions in the conflict zone.
- Ukrainian robots capture territory from Russian troops
Ukrainian forces have successfully used robots to capture territory previously held by Russian troops. This marks a significant tactical advancement in the ongoing conflict.