Handwritten message from an Azov Battalion defender during the 57-day siege of Mariupol, trapped with no water, food or light. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

A letter from hell: message by a friend from Mariupol from the Azov Battalion

Read a raw frontline message from an Azov Battalion fighter trapped in Mariupol’s brutal siege — 57 days encircled, outnumbered, without water or food, yet refusing to surrender. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Apr 21, 2022

Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 drone flying over the Black Sea during operations linked to disabling the Russian cruiser Moskva’s defenses.

How the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with the help of Bayraktar, turn off the air defense system and the brains of Moskva

Explore how Ukraine’s Bayraktar drones played a key role in knocking out the Russian cruiser Moskva’s air defenses and command systems — a turning point in the Black Sea war.

Apr 19, 2022

The Russian Black Sea Fleet cruiser Moskva listing and sinking after being struck by Ukrainian Neptune missiles off the coast of Ukraine.

Objective information on the circumstances of destroying one of Russia’s largest warship

Explore verified evidence on how Ukraine destroyed Russia’s largest warship, the flagship cruiser Moskva, with missile strikes and strategic impact on the naval war in the Black Sea.

Apr 18, 2022

Troops on the war front in southeastern Ukraine engaged in heavy fighting amid Russian advances and Ukrainian defensive operations.

Russia – Ukraine war: the recent updates from the hot south-east

Explore the latest developments in Ukraine’s hot southeast: shifting frontlines, Russian regroupings, tactical moves near Kherson and Donbas, and ongoing clashes shaping the war’s trajectory.

Apr 18, 2022

Sinking of Missile Cruiser Moskva — Historic Naval Loss

For the first time in world history, a missile cruiser was sunk in battle. And it was Moskva

In an unprecedented wartime event, Russia’s missile cruiser Moskva was sunk in battle. Analysts dissect the strike, the tactical failures and the geopolitical shockwaves from this historic loss. (empr.media)

Apr 17, 2022

Ukrainian navy ships and missiles in Black Sea waters symbolizing the ultimatum and high‑stakes naval standoff with Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Ultimatum to the military leadership of the Russian Federation and the Black Sea Fleet

Ukraine issued a striking ultimatum to Russia’s military leadership and Black Sea Fleet: cease hostilities, withdraw from Crimea, and demilitarize — or face destruction of forces. EMPR.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Apr 14, 2022

Ukrainian marine soldiers fighting in Mariupol urban battle, resisting Russian occupiers under siege with weapons and fierce determination.

How Ukrainian soldiers holding back Russian occupiers in Mariupol

Against overwhelming odds, Ukrainian marines in Mariupol held back Russian occupiers for weeks, inflicting heavy losses, thwarting encirclement and becoming a symbol of resistance. EMPR.media report.

Apr 13, 2022

Azov Regiment deputy commander Svyatoslav “Kalyna” Palamar speaking into camera with war-torn Mariupol ruins behind him under siege.

Holding on with the last strength and doing the impossible: “Azov” deputy commander calls for help

From besieged Mariupol, Azov Regiment’s deputy commander “Kalyna” issues an urgent plea as fighters hold on against starvation, bombing and crushing odds — hear their story from the front. EMPR.media.

Apr 11, 2022

Portrait of analyst Andrei Piontkovsky with a Kremlin background representing internal power struggles and critical wartime decisions.

Andrei Piontkovsky: There is a struggle in the Kremlin, the next two weeks will be decisive

In an exclusive EMPR.media interview, analyst Andrei Piontkovsky reveals fierce internal Kremlin battles and says the next two weeks will be decisive for Russia’s war strategy and leadership dynamics. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Apr 10, 2022

They defend Mariupol – Q&A on Ukraine’s Azov Battalion

Honest answers to the most common questions about the Azov Special Operations Detachment in the West. The myth about Ukrainian fascism must die as soon as possible. Material was prepared by Vyacheslav Lykhachov, historian, political analyst, an Israeli originally from Russia…

Apr 9, 2022

Military map and command briefing boards showing Russia’s evolving strategy in eastern Ukraine as battlefield clarity rises amid conflict developments.

The fog of war began to gradually dissipate: Russia’s strategy in eastern Ukraine

With the fog of war lifting in eastern Ukraine, new evidence sheds light on Russia’s strategic objectives, battlefield shifts and what comes next on the frontline.

Apr 8, 2022

Bucha and Irpin war aftermath scenes with destroyed streets and memorials as Ukraine grapples with reality after Russian occupation.

Back to reality after Bucha and Irpin: 7D for Ukraine

After the devastation in Bucha and Irpin, Ukraine faces a stark reality on the battlefield and home front. This 7D analysis breaks down what comes next for strategy and society.

Apr 7, 2022

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