#russian forces

[paintingsandhistory]

Peter I in the Battle of Poltava

Artist: Johann Gottfried tannauer (German, 1680–1733–37)

Date: c. 1724-1725

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: The State Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Description

The Battle of Poltava was the largest battle of the Northern War between Russian forces under Peter the Great and the Swedish army of Charles XII. It took place on June 27 (July 8), 1709, six miles from Poltava and ended in the complete rout of the Swedes, marking a decisive turning point in the war in Russia's favor. In the battle, Peter employed a system of redoubts - circular fortifications - that inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.

[workersolidarity]

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💥FOOTAGE OF THE RECENT RUSSIAN ASSAULT ON UKRAINIAN STRONGHOLDS IN THE SOUTH OF AVDIIVKA💥

Video covering the assault on Ukrainian fortifications in the southern defense belt of Avdiivka.

Russian Forces recently captured the fortifications as a result of ground operations in the city's direction.

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BREAKING NEWS: KYIV, MOSCOW HAIL ODESA GRAIN SHIPMENT

The first shipment of Ukrainian grain has left the Black Sea port of Odesa in a move hailed by Kyiv and Moscow.The ship is destined for Lebanon but will be jointly inspected off the coast of Istanbul under the terms of a UN-brokered deal.Moscow claims its forces have destroyed two United States-made HIMARS rocket systems in Ukraine. The Razoni, bound for Lebanon, is carrying more than 26,000…

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[paintingsandhistory]

The Taking of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible

Artist: Grigory Ivanovich Ugriumov (Russian, 1764-1823)

Date: 1799–1800

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: The State Russian Museum, The St Michael’s Castle, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Description

On October 2, 1552, Kazan fell to Ivan's forces. The Muscovite breakout from the Muslim cordon around its eastern and southern periphery continued with the defeat in 1556 of the Astrakhan Khanate, another successor of the Golden Horde.

[youthchronical]

Putin hails Russian advances, Blinken unveils aid in Kyiv - Times of India

KYIV: President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed Russian advances in the Kharkiv region and the recapture of a symbolic town further south that was one of the only prizes of Ukraine‘s underwhelming counteroffensive last summer.Moscow’s claims came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced fresh military aid during a visit to Kyiv and said Washington had not explicitly prohibited Ukraine…

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Ukraine pulls back in two areas of Kharkiv region, warns of buildup near Sumy region - Times of India

NEAR VOVCHANSK: Ukraine‘s military said on Tuesday its forces pulled back to new positions in two areas of the northeastern Kharkiv region where Moscow is pressing an offensive, and warned of a Russian force buildup to the north near its Sumy region.A cross-border attack on a new flank in Sumy region would likely stretch Kyiv’s depleted defenders even further after Russia’s incursion into Kharkiv…

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Russia attacks Ukraine's northeast in new ground offensive - Times of India

Amidst a surprise Russian ground offensive in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine has pledged to quash the assault, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declaring a “fierce battle” for control of the area.Russian forces, making small advances in the border zone from which they were pushed back nearly two years ago, have intensified their efforts, aiming to gain fresh territory with Ukraine on the…

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[youthchronical]

Russians shell Ukraine's Kherson, damage and casualties reported - Times of India

Russian forces heavily shelled the centre of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Friday, injuring a number of people and damaging at least 10 buildings, a senior local official and emergency workers said. Pictures posted on social media showed at least three sites dotted with piles of rubble.Roman Mrochko, head of the city’s military administration, said several people had been injured and…

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