German investigators probe Russian link in widespread car vandalism case
A shocking series of sabotage acts in Germany has been traced back to Russian handlers, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The perpetrators damaged over 270 cars across various regions using construction foam, sticking decals featuring Economy Minister Robert Habeck on car windows. Initially mistaken for environmental activists, the trail of evidence reportedly leads back to Moscow. The attacks appeared to be orchestrated to incite hatred towards the Green Party and their candidate for …
Ukrainian military confirms successful drone strike on Russian airbase in Krasnodar
The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff has confirmed a successful strike on a Russian military airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Region, which is being used by Russia in its campaign against Ukraine.
"Confirmed hits and explosions were reported in the target area, leading to a fire. The results of the strike are being clarified," the Ukrainian General Staff announced.
According to the statement, the strike was conducted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Units alongside …
Ukrainian Forces launch armored offensive south of Sudzha in Kursk region
The Ukrainian military has commenced an offensive south of Sudzha, featuring a motorized column with up to nine armored vehicles advancing towards Cherkasskaya Konopelka. The first released video shows one of the armored vehicles on fire—its affiliation unclear—while others press forward.
Contributors of the Russian wat channel ‘Informer’ reported that specific details about the UAF's advance near Cherkasskaya Konopelka remain uncertain. They noted that the offensive is being executed with 10–1 …
France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine ahead of schedule
France has delivered its first batch of multi-role Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, even though the original plan did not anticipate transfers until the end of 2024. "After several months of training Ukrainian pilots in France, the first planes have arrived in Ukraine," announced French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
However, Lecornu did not specify how many jets have been received by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He added that these aircraft, now in the hands of trained Ukrainian …
Ukraine proposes LNG storage partnership with U.S. to boost European energy security
Ukraine is prepared to offer its underground gas storage facilities for American LNG storage, said the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Andriy Sybiha during a joint press conference with British colleague David Lammy.
Sybiha emphasized that achieving peace in Ukraine aligns with U.S. national interests. This proposal could enhance the region's energy security and improve Ukraine's gas infrastructure.
Sybiha noted that Ukraine possesses one of the largest networks of underground gas storage …