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Drone attacks hit oil refineries in Samara region of Russia
Two refineries in Russia's Samara region were targeted in a near-simultaneous drone attack, according to regional governor, Dmitry Azarov, who indicated that there were no human casualties. One of the refineries is part of the oil processing plants owned by Rosneft Corporation.
Early on the morning of 16 March, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) struck two facilities in the Samara region of the Russian Federation, reported the news outlet Baza.
The drone attack occurred around 06:00 local time. …
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Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary: the war will come to the territory of Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is gravely mistaken if he believes that the war will not extend into Russian territory, stated the Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), Oleksiy Danilov, during an appearance on the talk show of Ukrainian Pravda.
Danilov specifically addressed the recent activities of volunteers from the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion.
"The situation is quite simple. The usual response is that people have the right to go …
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Demand surges in Russia for counterfeit Ukrainian passports amid refugee status perks in the west
In a bizarre twist, Russians are showing an increasing desire to obtain Ukrainian passports as merchants of forged documents claim these can facilitate relocation to Europe and access the benefits accorded to Ukrainian refugees.
The Russian news outlet Fontanka reports that there is a spike in demand for counterfeit Ukrainian passports among Russians. According to the newspaper, while most offerings online are legitimate services provided by lawyers to help Ukrainian refugees who have …
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Polish authorities detain and deport two Ukrainian journalists investigating Russia-Poland trade
Two Ukrainian journalists investigating trade between Poland and Russia have been detained in Poland, as reported by Rayon.in.ua.
The agency reported that editor Yuriy Koncevich and cameraman Oleksandr Pilyuk were detained on March 7 while documenting the crossing of the border by cargo train between the Kaliningrad region of Russia and Poland.
"Rayon.Zakordon traveled to the north of Poland, near the border with the Kaliningrad region of Russia, to see how gas and grain are still being …
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No more shell shortages: Ukrainian Forces have received ammunition for battles near Avdiivka
Overnight, Ukrainian forces struck Russian infantry with 'Grad' multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), as the latter attempted to advance on Ukrainian military positions in the direction of Avdiivka. The Ukrainian soldiers recently replenished their reactive munitions, a critical supply they had been short on earlier. A report detailing the fighting in Avdiivka was published by TSN on the YouTube channel "1+1."
TSN journalist Yulia Kiriyenko spoke with Ukrainian servicemen who have been …
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Russian armed opposition forces launch armored incursion into Russia, take control of several villages in Kursk and Belgorod regions
Russian opposition forces, known for last year's incursions into Russia, have reportedly crossed the border again. The Freedom of Russia Legion, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), and the Siberian Battalion used armoured vehicles in a joint operation to enter the Kursk and Belgorod regions. The fighters expressed their determination to topple the Kremlin dictator, sharing footage of their advance.
Greeting viewers with a "good morning" from the Russian-Ukrainian border, the volunteers conveyed …
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Russian Navy Chief Nikolay Yevmenov reportedly dismissed, Alexander Moiseev steps in as acting commander
Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov, the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, has been dismissed from his post, according to reports on Sunday, March 10, by Russian publications Fontanka and Izvestia, which cited their own informed sources.
These media agencies report that Alexander Moiseev, the commander of the Northern Fleet, has been appointed as acting head of the Navy.
The Russian Ministry of Defence has not officially announced any changes in personnel.
Former commander of the Black Sea Fleet, …
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Kyiv: Russia uses new guided bombs in Myrnohrad attack
Russian forces have used new precision-guided aviation bombs in an attack on the town of Myrnohrad in Donetsk region, said Dmytro Lykhovoy, a spokesperson for the Tavriya direction of the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the national news broadcast.
Initially, the Russians were thought to have utilized S-300 surface-to-air missile systems. However, according to updated information received from the National Police, the Russians deployed three units of guided aviation bombs UMPB D-30SN during the …
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National Guard Commander: Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian assault in southern Ukraine
Russian troops attempted to breach the defense positions of the Ukrainian military in the south of Ukraine, according to a Telegram post by the Ukrainian National Guard Commander, Oleksandr Pivnenko.
A reconnaissance unit of the National Guard brigade "Sparta" detected two convoys of Russian armor, Pivnenko reported. The Russians were initially "greeted" by precise artillery fire, which forced them to slow their assault. During this time, the strike drone operators launched their unmanned …
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Latvia orders Russian citizens without residency permits to leave
The first citizens of the Russian Federation without residency permits have been ordered to leave Latvia, Riga's immigration service has reported to Der Standard.
The agency informed that six Russians have received notifications to leave the country. Maira Roze, the head of the immigration service, stated that two individuals have already left Latvia, while the remaining four are required to exit within 30 days.
According to the report, these actions stem from amendments to Latvia's …
