A surge in demand for kamikaze drone insurance has been reported among Russian citizens and businesses. Some insurers have been selling terrorism packages while others have agreed to pay out for "falling flying objects", accorded to Izvestia. Inquiries have risen most in western Russia, where it borders Ukraine, and in Moscow, the Russian newspaper said. … Continue reading Surge in Russian demand for kamikaze drone insurance – reports
A test launch of a Sarmat missile in Russia, April, 2022 (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service) Russia has placed an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile on combat duty, according to Russian news agencies. The Sarmat - nicknamed Satan II - is capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads and will make Russia's enemies "think twice", Vladimir Putin … Continue reading Russia’s new ‘Satan II’ missile operational – reports
Two people are injured after Russia launched a three-and-a-half-hour drone attack on the southern parts of the Odesa region today and hit Danube River port infrastructure, Ukrainian officials have said. Ukraine's air defence systems shot down 22 of the 25 Iranian-made Shahed drones that Russia launched on the Odesa region in the early hours, the … Continue reading Russia-Ukraine War: 2 Injured after drone attack in Odesa
Some 280,000 people have signed up to join the Russian army so far this year, former president Dmitry Medvedev has said. Visiting Russia's Far East today, Mr Medvedev, deputy chair of the Russian Security Council, said he was meeting local officials to work on efforts to beef up the armed forces. "According to the Ministry … Continue reading Russia signs up 280,000 for army service
Two more ships have passed through a "temporary" Black Sea shipping corridor established after Russia withdrew from a UN- backed grain export deal in July, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. The president did not identify the vessels involved or say when they had completed their passage but it comes after officials on Friday said two vessels … Continue reading 2 More ships pass through Black Sea corridor – Zelenskyy
Emergency crews have been battling flames after a Russian drone barrage against port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region (see our post at 10.44am). Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, described the assault as part of a Russian drive "to provoke a food crisis and hunger in the world". Moscow has not commented on the … Continue reading Emergency crews tackle blaze in Odesa, Fire rages at oil depot in St Petersburg (pictures)
Russia is "exploiting foreign nationals" as part of its recruitment drive, the UK defence ministry has said in its latest update. Since June, Russia has been appealing to citizens from neighbouring countries with recruitment adverts for people to fight in Ukraine. Online adverts have been observed in Armenia and Kazakhstan, and Uzbek migrant builders in … Continue reading Russia ‘exploiting foreign nationals’ as part of recruitment drive
Ukraine "cannot afford to be trapped in a long-term war of attrition" and the longer the war lasts the more vulnerable it will become, military analyst Sean Bell has said. Giving his latest thoughts on the situation on the ground, Bell said Ukraine's counteroffensive had been "static" and the country was still waiting for Russian terrain "to … Continue reading OPINION: Ukraine cannot afford to be trapped in a long-term war of attrition
Luis Rubiales is a "boy" who is "obsessed" with women and power, his uncle has told a Spanish newspaper. Former journalist Juan Rubiales had been employed as chief of staff to the head of the Spanish FA but left in 2020 after about two years in the job. Luis Rubiales is under increasing pressure to … Continue reading SPANISH KISS: Luis Rubiales needs reorientation on his relationship with women, uncle says
Ever since Spanish football federation boss Luis Rubiales grabbed player Jenni Hermoso and kissed her on the lips in response to the team's World Cup victory, Spanish women have taken to the streets to say: "Se Acabo (it's over)." Mr Rubiales, who claims to be the subject of a "witch hunt", has since been suspended … Continue reading How the Women’s World Cup final kiss row turned into Spain’s #MeToo moment
A Russian-made YAK-130 combat trainer aircraft has joined Iran's Air Force, an Iranian news agency is reporting. The report by ISNA said the advanced combat trainer aircraft is able to meet the training needs of pilots to learn to fly fourth generation fighters. For context: Iran and Russia have a close relationship, especially in military … Continue reading Russian-made aircraft joins Iran’s Air Force
Mason Greenwood has left Manchester United on transfer deadline day, after an attempted rape charge against the footballer was dropped earlier this year. Greenwood will move to Spain to play for Madrid-based club Getafe. Manchester United said in a statement: "Mason Greenwood has signed for La Liga side Getafe CF on a season-long loan, subject … Continue reading Man Utd: Mason Greenwood’s departure to Spain will allow him “rebuild his career”
Sir Elton John has led tributes to the US singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died at the age of 76 on Friday. Buffett, who was catapulted to fame in 1977 with the hit "Margaritaville", characterised his sound as "drunken Caribbean rock 'n' roll" and came to symbolise a laid-back beach lifestyle. That in turn led to … Continue reading Sir Elton John leads tributes for Buffet
Ukrainian soldiers fire weapons and mortars near Bakhmut, while others take rest in makeshift beds. Earlier this week, deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar said Kyiv's troops were advancing near the city - the only one Russia captured in its offensive earlier this year. Heavy battles were engulfing villages south of it, she said. Oleksandr Syrskyi, … Continue reading Soldiers fire weapons and mortars near Bakhmut
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com A Russian air strike on a high rise residential building has killed a married couple, according to the Donetsk regional prosecutor's office. Ukraine has opened a war crimes investigation into the attack on Vuhledar, which left the couple's 19-year-old daughter and another resident, 53, injured. Explosions destroyed the entrance to the … Continue reading Russia-Ukraine War: Air strike on high rise building kills two
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