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Russia claims it downed 85 Ukrainian drones; 2 apartment buildings reportedly damaged

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Jan. 11 that its air defense had intercepted or destroyed 85 Ukrainian drones flying into Russia overnight. In one of the regions that Moscow claimed it successfully countered a Ukrainian drone attack, the local authorities said that a drone crashed into two five-floor apartment buildings in the town of […]

Ukraine

January 11, 2025

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Russian electronics plant reportedly on fire after drone strike in Bryansk

The "Kremniy El" microelectronics plant caught fire in the Russian city of Bryansk following a Ukrainian drone strike overnight on Oct. 19, Russian and Ukrainian media reported. "Kremniy EL" is one of the largest microelectronics plants in Russia that produces components widely used in Russian defense production, including for Pantsir air defense systems and Iskander […]

Ukraine

October 19, 2024

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Rebels enter Damascus, Assad reportedly flees capital

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane out of Damascus on Dec. 8 as rebel forces swept into the capital, two senior army officers told Reuters. The Syrian government has not officially confirmed the claims. Assad's destination is unknown, the officials told Reuters. Rebel […]

Ukraine

December 7, 2024

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EU's Nordic, Baltic members reportedly urge lowering of Russian oil price cap

Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have urged the European Commission to further decrease the $60 per barrel price cap on Russian oil set by the G7, Reuters reported on Jan. 13, citing their joint letter seen by the news agency. The countries argue that a lower cap would further restrict Russia's ability to […]

Ukraine

January 13, 2025

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Who is Sergei Kiriyenko, Russian hawk reportedly in touch with Elon Musk?

Late last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk, the U.S.-based oligarch with extensive influence on American politics, had been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. The revelation came weeks after reports that similar calls were potentially made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, the current Republican Party […]

Ukraine

October 29, 2024

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Former prosecutor general reportedly appointed Ukraine's ambassador to Netherlands

Former Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has been appointed as Ukraine's ambassador to the Netherlands, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said on his Telegram on Dec. 13. Several Ukrainian media outlets, including Suspilne, also reported that Kostin had been appointed as ambassador to the Netherlands. Meanwhile, it is still unknown who will replace Kostin as prosecutor general. "As […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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Four Russian officers reportedly killed in Kursk Oblast by Ukraine's Dec. 30 strike

At least four Russian officers were killed in Ukraine's attack on the town of Lgov in Russia's Kursk Oblast on Dec. 30, independent Russian media outlet Mediazona reported on Jan. 17, citing recently published obituaries. Alexander Khinshtein, the acting governor of Kursk Oblast, claimed on Dec. 30 that the attack had injured an 86-year-old woman […]

Ukraine

January 17, 2025

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South Korea reportedly not considering direct 155 mm ammunition supplies to Ukraine

South Korea is currently not considering directly providing 155 mm artillery shells to Ukraine, the Yonhap news agency reported on Oct. 30, citing a senior South Korean presidential official. Seoul has not received such a request from the Ukrainian side, and the matter is not under consideration, the source told the South Korean news agency […]

Ukraine

October 30, 2024

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Ukraine reportedly strikes oil depot in Russia's Oryol Oblast

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in the city of Oryol overnight on Dec. 14, causing a large fire, Russian Telegram channels reported. Explosions were reported by residents in the city around midnight local time. Videos posted on social media and shot by […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russian aviation plant in Smolensk

A Ukrainian drone attack targeted the Smolensk Aviation Plant in western Russia overnight on Jan. 21, starting a fire at the facility, the independent news channel Astra reported. Russian authorities confirmed a drone attack against Smolensk Oblast but made no mention of the plant. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Russian air defenses intercepted 55 drones […]

Ukraine

January 21, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: North Korean soldiers reportedly 50 km from Ukraine's border

Key developments on Oct. 30: North Korean soldiers 50 km from Ukraine's border, including special forces, FT reports Ukraine should strike back if North Korean troops cross into its territory, Biden says No confidentiality between partners — Zelensky calls out White House over Tomahawk missiles leak Kremlin denies Russia-Ukraine talks on halting energy strikes South […]

Ukraine

October 30, 2024

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Two Russian oil tankers reportedly sink in Kerch Strait

Two Russian tankers have suffered significant damage in the Kerch Strait due to severe weather conditions and have already sunk, Russian media outlets Mash and Baza reported on Dec. 15. Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry also reported that the tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, had been damaged. Both vessels were carrying approximately 4,000 tons of […]

Ukraine

December 15, 2024

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