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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence destroys Russian air defence systems in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian intelligence operatives have destroyed Russian air defence systems in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) Details: DIU reported that operatives from the Department of Active Actions have neutralised the following Russian systems: A 9K317M Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system A 9S19 Imbir radar (part of the S-300V system) A Pantsir-S1 missile and artillery system Quote: "The video shows a stunning manoeuvre by a Ukrainian drone evading an enemy anti-aircraft missile, as well as scenes from successful strikes on the occupiers' air defence systems." Background: On the night of 31 May-1 June 2025, a Russian military train was blown up on a section of railway near the temporarily occupied settlement of Yakymivka in the Melitopol district of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Ukraine soldier has 'Glory to Russia' burnt into skin by Putin's twisted thugs
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The captured Ukrainian soldier is seen with the phrase 'Glory to Russia' branded on his skin in a new photograph, which intelligence services in Kyiv have confirmed as genuine A shocking new photograph shows a freed Ukrainian prisoner with 'Glory to Russia ' burnt into his skin by Vladimir Putin's troops. Ukraine 's intelligence services have confirmed the disturbing new image as genuine after it circulated online following the exchange of hundreds of soldiers and civilians this week. In the picture, a man is seen with severe burns to his abdomen, with the phrase deliberately branded on his body. He also has a tube inserted into his stomach. The prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine took place after US-led efforts to broker a ceasefire between the two sides last month failed, with the deal emerging as one small area of cooperation amid a continuing bloody conflict. Confirming that the image of the branded soldier was genuine but dated from a previous POW swap, Andrii Yusov, spokesperson for Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, said yesterday: "Unfortunately, the photo is real. He wasn't in this exchange, but one of the earlier ones. "While examining him at a rehabilitation centre for soldiers, a doctor, overwhelmed by what he saw, took the photo and posted it online. This is evidence of what our defenders go through in captivity. "The photo speaks for itself. And it is imperative that not only Ukrainians see it – they know very well what the Russians are – but the whole world." On Monday, an outpouring of emotion was seen on in Chernyhiv region of northern Ukraine as troops draped in the national flag were paraded through streets, having suffered horrific treatment at the hands of their Russian captors. More prisoner swaps will be taking in a staggered process taking place over the coming days, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Russian Defense Ministry said, although neither side has confirmed how many. Those who were swapped included wounded soldiers, as well as those under 25, Zelensky said. He said: "The process is quite complicated, there are many sensitive details, negotiations continue virtually every day." But in the hours before the prisoner exchange took place, Russia launched almost 500 drones at Ukraine in the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the three-year war. A total of 479 drones and 20 missiles of various types were fired at different parts of Ukraine from Sunday to Monday, according to the air force, which said the barrage targeted mainly central and western areas. Ukraine's air force said its air defences intercepted and destroyed 277 drones and 19 missiles, claiming only 10 drones or missiles hit their targets. Attacks have continued over the past 48 hours, with two people killed and 54 injured in Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv overnight. And on Tuesday, three people died and 13 were wounded after Russia hit Kyiv and Odesa with drones and missiles. A number of civilian targets were damaged, including a maternity ward and a cathedral.
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Ukrainian soldier released in prisoner swap left with ‘Glory to Russia' burned on his body by Putin's sick torturers
A UKRAINIAN prisoner of war had the words "Glory to Russia" burned onto his skin while held captive in Russia. A disturbing photo emerged showing the mutilated soldier after he was released in a prisoner exchange, and Ukraine's intelligence service has confirmed it is genuine. 5 Ukrainian prisoners of war celebrate their return home following a prisoner swap on Tuesday Credit: EPA 5 This soldier waved as he arrived back in Ukraine Credit: EPA 5 The phrase 'Glory to Russia' was branded onto this Ukrainian prisoner, written in Russian The phrase has been branded sideways onto his right flank in large, uneven letters. Up the middle of the tortured soldier's torso is another thick, livid scar ragged by rough stick marks. He also has a tube fitted into his stomach, and another area of major scarring on his left flank. Andrii Yusov, spokesperson for Defence Intelligence of Ukraine [DIU], said: "Unfortunately, the photo is real. He wasn't in this exchange, but one of the earlier ones. "While examining him at a rehabilitation centre for soldiers, a doctor, overwhelmed by what he saw, took the photo and posted it online. "This is evidence of what our defenders go through in captivity. The photo speaks for itself. "And it is imperative that not only Ukrainians see it – they know very well what the Russians are – but the whole world." He also revealed that 90 percent of prisoners released from captivity in Russia reported violations of the required conditions. Most read in The Sun This ranges from a lack of medical care to outright torture, as appears to be the case with this soldier. Yusov said that Ukraine is documenting each case and attempting to identify those involved. Night of hell for Ukraine as Putin launches 315 drones in one of biggest strikes of war sparking huge inferno in Kyiv He said: "This is visually very clear – there is a stark difference in the condition in which Russian POWs return to Russia and the condition in which Ukrainian defenders come back. "Violations of detention conditions, and breaches of the required standards for food and medical support, are widespread in Russian captivity. "This is something that the International Committee of the Red Cross must address and the entire international community must act upon." Russia and Ukraine exchanged at least 1,200 each on Monday after the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last week. 5 Ukrainian troops firing a M777 Howitzer towards Russians Credit: Reuters 5 A line of Russian soldiers getting off a bus after being released by Ukraine Credit: EPA From Yusov's statement, it seems the branded prisoner was released during an exchange earlier in the war. He could have been one of It had been hoped those talks would advance the peace process, but they broke up after Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw troops from its own territory — which Moscow has been unable to conquer — as a precondition of any ceasefire. Meanwhile, the chief of Germany's MI6 warned that Putin has his evil eyes set on invading Nato. Bruno Kahl, head of Berlin's Federal Intelligence Service, said the war in Ukraine is just the beginning for the Russian despot. Read more on the Irish Sun It's after his team obtained intel suggesting Russia is plotting to test the resolve of the alliance in the coming years, Kahl claims. A similar warning was issued by Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday.
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Ukrainian soldier released in prisoner swap left with ‘Glory to Russia' burned on his body by Putin's sick torturers
Ukrainians POWs have been pictured celebrating their return home BRAND OF EVIL Ukrainian soldier released in prisoner swap left with 'Glory to Russia' burned on his body by Putin's sick torturers Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A UKRAINIAN prisoner of war had the words "Glory to Russia" burned onto his skin while held captive in Russia. A disturbing photo emerged showing the mutilated soldier after he was released in a prisoner exchange, and Ukraine's intelligence service has confirmed it is genuine. 5 Ukrainian prisoners of war celebrate their return home following a prisoner swap on Tuesday Credit: EPA 5 This soldier waved as he arrived back in Ukraine Credit: EPA 5 The phrase 'Glory to Russia' was branded onto this Ukrainian prisoner, written in Russian The phrase has been branded sideways onto his right flank in large, uneven letters. Up the middle of the tortured soldier's torso is another thick, livid scar ragged by rough stick marks. He also has a tube fitted into his stomach, and another area of major scarring on his left flank. Andrii Yusov, spokesperson for Defence Intelligence of Ukraine [DIU], said: "Unfortunately, the photo is real. He wasn't in this exchange, but one of the earlier ones. "While examining him at a rehabilitation centre for soldiers, a doctor, overwhelmed by what he saw, took the photo and posted it online. "This is evidence of what our defenders go through in captivity. The photo speaks for itself. "And it is imperative that not only Ukrainians see it – they know very well what the Russians are – but the whole world." He also revealed that 90 percent of prisoners released from captivity in Russia reported violations of the required conditions. This ranges from a lack of medical care to outright torture, as appears to be the case with this soldier. Yusov said that Ukraine is documenting each case and attempting to identify those involved. Night of hell for Ukraine as Putin launches 315 drones in one of biggest strikes of war sparking huge inferno in Kyiv He said: "This is visually very clear – there is a stark difference in the condition in which Russian POWs return to Russia and the condition in which Ukrainian defenders come back. "Violations of detention conditions, and breaches of the required standards for food and medical support, are widespread in Russian captivity. "This is something that the International Committee of the Red Cross must address and the entire international community must act upon." Russia and Ukraine exchanged at least 1,200 each on Monday after the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last week. 5 Ukrainian troops firing a M777 Howitzer towards Russians Credit: Reuters 5 A line of Russian soldiers getting off a bus after being released by Ukraine Credit: EPA From Yusov's statement, it seems the branded prisoner was released during an exchange earlier in the war. He could have been one of 1,000 prisoners exchanged by each side in May after the first face-to-face talks in three years. It had been hoped those talks would advance the peace process, but they broke up after Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw troops from its own territory — which Moscow has been unable to conquer — as a precondition of any ceasefire. Meanwhile, the chief of Germany's MI6 warned that Putin has his evil eyes set on invading Nato. Bruno Kahl, head of Berlin's Federal Intelligence Service, said the war in Ukraine is just the beginning for the Russian despot. It's after his team obtained intel suggesting Russia is plotting to test the resolve of the alliance in the coming years, Kahl claims. A similar warning was issued by Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian intelligence spokesman outlines key gain of POW exchange with Russia
Ukraine is negotiating the next stages of a large-scale prisoner exchange with Russia under challenging conditions. Despite Russian pressure, the second stage, carried out on 10 June, saw the return of the first severely wounded and seriously ill prisoners. Many of them were not shown in a previously posted video, as they were immediately taken by ambulance to medical facilities. Source: Major Andrii Yusov, Deputy Head of Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War and spokesman for Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), on a national joint 24/7 newscast; a video by the Coordination Centre; a video by the Security Service of Ukraine Quote from Yusov: "Today, among other things, we managed to bring back officers. This is an important separate achievement, a separate component. The conditions were very difficult. You can see the condition of our prisoners in the footage. However, many of them are not visible in the footage, as they were immediately taken away by ambulance. They cannot move on their own. Some diagnoses are listed, but these are people with amputations, loss of vision, hepatitis, tuberculosis and many other complications from Russian captivity. And all these people need immediate help, which will be provided. And work is already underway to continue the next stages of this complex exchange, this complex special operation." Details: When asked whether the current stage of the exchange was difficult, the DIU spokesperson said that no swap has been easy. Ukraine is negotiating with Russia under difficult circumstances, as the latter frequently disregards international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, and even exploits them for its own benefit, the officer stressed. Quote from Yusov: "Today, the talks continued in a way that truly hit a nerve, under extremely difficult conditions. And all these days, they were accompanied by an active enemy information attack, a disinformation campaign and an attempt to put pressure on the relatives of captured defenders. We are not commenting on the numbers now and this is very important. I would like to emphasise that until this exchange is completed, it is an important position not to comment on specific figures. I would like to appeal to everyone and experts, especially anonymous channels and sources: if you are acting in the interests of Ukraine and care about the interests of our defenders, do not disseminate unverified data, do not comment on the numbers until all stages are completed. This directly affects the process." Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
