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This port city is in Russian hands but Ukraine is fighting to get it back
Kherson on the Black Sea was captured by the Russians in early March, not long into the invasion. Analyst Glen Grant explains why it's so strategic to Ukraine.
2S22 Bohdana: The rare howitzer Ukraine used as part of mission to retake Snake Island
Ukrainian forces reportedly used a rare truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer against Russian forces on Snake Island. According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, the 2S22 weapon – only one is known to exist – was used to help liberate the Black Sea i...
Now Meet Ukraine's mobile tank repair unit operating on the frontline
Meet Ukraine's mobile tank repair unit. Members of this Ukrainian army unit travel along the Donbas frontline in the country's east, responding to radio calls from battle groups requesting regular maintenance, a quick fix or breakdown recovery.
What does the Wagner group consist of and what does it do in Ukraine?
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a lot has been made of the involvement of the Wagner Group – a mercenary group tied closely to Russia's military. It is not just in Ukraine that the group has been present alongside Russian troops; Wagner Group members...
Doc: What's the strange rocketing technique being used in Ukraine?
Russian and Ukrainian aircraft are using an unusual rocketing technique to attack each other's forces. Footage has emerged of gunships and jets making a steep climb before releasing their unguided rockets. Some reports have described this technique as 'lo...
The Alligator: The rifle two meters long in the hands of Ukrainians explained. The 25kg weapon is designed to eliminate vehicles, not people.
Ukrainian soldiers have been seen using the two-metre-long Alligator anti-materiel rifle, so we've taken a closer look at what it can do.The 25kg weapon is designed to eliminate vehicles, not people.
How Ukraine’s counter attacks are testing Russian tactics
Russian forces are continuing their slow advance in the east of Ukraine, but they’re facing several counter attacks by Ukrainian forces. Some of the long-range artillery pieces sent to Kyiv have also reached the Ukrainian front line as Russia continues to...
Ukraine: What is Russia's Terminator vehicle?
Russia has deployed one of its most advanced armoured vehicles to Ukraine for the first time. The Terminator is designed particularly for urban combat, comes with the protection of a main battle tank and is designed to destroy enemy bunkers and infantry...