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Russian Defence Ministry
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Russian Defence Ministry, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia hits Ukraine power stations in Kyiv and Zhytomyr
Russia launched drone strikes on two power substations in Ukraine's Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions, according to the Russian defence ministry. The strikes also targeted a cargo vessel at sea near Odesa.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian drones hit Chernomorsk workshop and cargo ships, ministry says
The Russian Defence Ministry announced that its drones struck a workshop producing unmanned boats in the Chernomorsk port and hit several vessels, a cargo ship bound for Chornomorsk, a dry cargo ship carrying goods for the United States, and a supply ship heading to Odessa. No casualties were reported.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 60 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia says it struck Kyiv bridge and two Black Sea vessels
Russia's Defence Ministry stated it used drones to strike the Northern bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv and two cargo vessels in the Black Sea near Odessa. The ministry said the vessels were carrying military equipment.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 52 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia claims control of 5,300 sq km and 220 settlements in Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry claims its forces have taken control of over 5,300 square kilometres and 220 settlements in Ukraine since the beginning of 2026. September saw advances of 670 square kilometres and 27 settlements, according to the ministry.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 52 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · RussiaUkrainian drone strike on Taneko refinery kills at least 12 in Tatarstan
Ukrainian forces struck the Taneko oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, on 10 August 2026, killing at least 12 people and sparking a fire. Russia said it intercepted 456 drones across multiple regions. Outlets disagreed on the death toll and omitted details of the refinery’s output.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia strikes Ukrainian port vessels and military sites in Odesa and Mykolaiv
Russia’s Defence Ministry reported continued strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels in Odesa and Mykolaiv on 8 August 2026. The attacks targeted military tanks storing communication equipment and ships linked to Ukraine’s armed forces, according to the ministry and corroborated by multiple outlets.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 52 · Hype 15