All articles tagged with #rostov on don
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Kyiv Post
Explosions occurred in Rostov-on-Don and Bataysk in Russia following a Ukrainian drone attack that targeted an oil tanker and caused damage to residential buildings, with casualties reported. The incident is part of ongoing Ukrainian efforts to strike Russian infrastructure, including ports and oil facilities, amid heightened tensions in the region.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked an oil tanker in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, causing a fire and casualties, amid ongoing Ukrainian efforts to target Russian oil infrastructure and military assets, though details about the vessel involved remain unverified.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
A Ukrainian drone attack in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, caused a fire on an apartment building's roof, leading to the evacuation of 15 residents. Russian air defense destroyed 26 Ukrainian drones overnight, with debris damaging several residential buildings. No injuries were reported, and Ukraine has not commented on the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kyiv Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, where he was shown "new models of military equipment." Accompanied by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the commander of military operations in Ukraine, Valery Gerasimov, Putin was introduced to what appears to be a new golf buggy. The purpose of this equipment in relation to Russia's military aims in Ukraine remains unclear. This is Putin's second visit to Rostov-on-Don in under a month, and his trips outside the Kremlin are typically conducted at night for security reasons.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the military headquarters overseeing the conflict in Ukraine, located in Rostov-on-Don. Accompanied by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the commander of military operations in Ukraine, Valery Gerasimov, Putin was briefed on combat operations and shown new military equipment. This is his second visit to the headquarters in the past month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with top military commanders at the Southern Military HQ in Rostov-on-Don, according to the Kremlin. The meeting, details of which were not disclosed, took place at night and included briefings by Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and other senior officers. The headquarters had previously been taken over by the Wagner mercenary outfit during a mutiny in June. Gerasimov, who was targeted by the mutiny, has made few public appearances since the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
The recent mutiny by the Wagner Group in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, initially appeared to have garnered support from locals, with scenes of residents cheering for the mercenaries. However, interviews with residents and sociological experts reveal that much of the support was passive rather than active. Many citizens panicked and tried to flee the city when Prigozhin announced his "march of justice" to Moscow. While some expressed sympathy for Prigozhin, believing he was not afraid to speak the truth, others saw him as a charlatan. The mutiny was perceived as a betrayal and a threat to stability, leading to a rapid decline in Prigozhin's approval ratings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by DW
The head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, claimed that his troops have taken control of key military sites in Rostov-on-Don, a crucial command and logistical hub for the Russian army located just 100 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Reports suggest that the Wagner forces are moving north towards Moscow through the Voronezh Oblast region. The Russian authorities have closed the main highway running from Moscow to the south in a bid to block the advance of "Prigozhin's mutineers".
Originally Published 2 years ago — by DW (English)
The head of the Wagner mercenary group claimed that his fighters had taken control of key military sites in Rostov-on-Don, a crucial command and logistical hub for the Russian army. The city is located along the main route between the border with Ukraine's Donbas region and Moscow. Wagner forces were reportedly moving north through the Voronezh Oblast region, almost certainly aiming to get to Moscow. The Russian authorities have closed the main highway running from Moscow to the south in a bid to block the advance of "Prigozhin's mutineers."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner paramilitary group, has released a video claiming to have taken control of Rostov-on-Don, a crucial Russian military district in the Ukraine war effort.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by DW (English)
The head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, claimed that his troops have taken control of key military sites in Rostov-on-Don, southern Russia, including the airport. Rostov-on-Don is a crucial command and logistical hub for the Russian army, and any threats to the military installations in the city are likely to have an impact on Russia's war efforts. Wagner forces were reportedly moving north through the Voronezh Oblast region, almost certainly aiming to get to Moscow. The Russian authorities have closed the main highway running from Moscow to the south in a bid to block the advance of "Prigozhin's mutineers".
Originally Published 2 years ago — by DW (English)
The head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has claimed that his troops have taken control of key military sites in Rostov-on-Don, southern Russia, including the airport. Rostov-on-Don is a crucial command and logistical hub for the Russian army, and any threats to the military installations in the city are likely to have an impact on Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. The city is just 100 kilometers from the Ukrainian border and is the largest city in southern Russia, with a population of over 1 million.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Video evidence shows Wagner fighters, identified by witnesses, surrounding and occupying a Russian military headquarters compound in Rostov-on-Don.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
A fire broke out at a building used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in Rostov-on-Don, killing one person and injuring two others. The fire was caused by a short circuit that ignited fuel tanks, according to the regional governor. The FSB is Russia's internal security service responsible for counter-intelligence, border security, and counter-terrorism. The area on fire was a two-storey building used for garages and storage. There have been a spate of arson attacks on government buildings in Russia since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.