Russia has claimed a significant victory in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, announcing the capture of six strategic villages in eastern Ukraine. The villages—Matveevka, Olgovka, Borky, Komarovka, Maryevka, and Avdiyivka—are situated in regions that have seen some of the fiercest battles of the war. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the successful offensives in […]
A Russian missile strike has devastated the Ukrainian city of Poltava, killing 51 people and injuring 235 others in one of the deadliest assaults in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The missile barrage struck a military training facility and a nearby hospital in Poltava, a key city in central-eastern Ukraine, on September 3, […]
IPG Photonics Corporation, a global leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, has exited the Russian market by selling its subsidiary IRE-Polus for $51 million. The sale marks the end of IPG Photonics’ 34-year history in Russia, a significant strategic shift driven by ongoing sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The buyer is a consortium […]
Ukraine has escalated the conflict with Russia by launching a massive drone assault targeting Moscow and nearby regions, setting a significant oil refinery ablaze on September 1, 2024. The strike represents one of the most intense drone campaigns against Russian infrastructure since the conflict began, causing fires at multiple critical energy sites and raising questions […]
In a large-scale and deadly escalation, Russia launched an unprecedented aerial assault across Ukraine on Monday, unleashing a wave of drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles that targeted at least 15 regions, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, described by many as a “nightmare,” has been one of the most extensive and devastating since the beginning […]
In one of the most severe escalations of the ongoing conflict, Russia launched a massive drone and missile assault on Ukraine on August 26, 2024, targeting critical infrastructure across 15 regions, including the capital, Kyiv. The assault, described by Ukrainian officials as an act of terror, marks a significant intensification in the war, which has […]
In a daring display of aerial prowess, Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopters have emerged as a key weapon against Russian Shahed-136 drones, a critical threat in the ongoing conflict. The downing of these drones marks a significant development in Ukraine’s defense strategy, showcasing the adaptability and resilience of its military forces. Ukrainian Helicopters Crush Russian Drone Threat […]
Ukraine has significantly escalated its drone warfare, launching one of the largest ever attacks on Moscow early Wednesday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed at least 10 drones aimed at the capital. This attack, described by Sobyanin as unprecedented in scale, marks a major escalation in the ongoing […]
On Sunday, a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering the eruption of the Shiveluch volcano, one of the region’s most active volcanic sites. The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 18 kilometres beneath the seabed, caused Shiveluch to erupt violently, spewing ash plumes as high as 5 kilometres into the […]
In a dramatic escalation of the conflict, Russia has launched a counteroffensive following the recent Ukrainian attacks in its Kursk region. This move has prompted Ukrainian authorities to order an evacuation in the eastern city of Pokrovsk, located in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian forces have claimed control over approximately 1,150 square kilometres of Russian territory, […]