Russian cargo ship 'Ursa Major' sinks after explosion in Mediterranean Sea

In a dramatic turn of events, a Russian ship, "Ursa Major," traveling through the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria, suffered an explosion and sank. Two crew members are currently missing, while the remaining 14 have been rescued, reports El Español. Earlier sources indicated that the freighter was likely headed for the Syrian port of Tartus to retrieve Russian military equipment and supplies.

Spanish media outlets state that the surviving crew members have been transported to the …


Russia-appointed City Council Head injured in car explosion in occupied Berdyansk

In the early hours of December 24, an explosive incident rattled the Russian-occupied city of Berdyansk in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. According to Berdyansk Today, a car explosion occurred around 6 a.m. Kyiv time, in the courtyard of a residence at 56 European Street.

Preliminary reports suggest that the detonated vehicle might belong to Vasily Nechet, the chairman of the occupation council. The explosion reportedly left the car completely burnt out.

Local residents, communicating in city …


Russian naval convoy enters Mediterranean amid speculation of withdrawal from Syria

Five Russian ships have navigated past Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea: three large landing ships - “Ivan Gren,” “Alexander Otrakovsky,” and “Alexander Shabalin,” along with cargo vessels “Sparta” and “Ursa Major.” The latter is a cargo ship equipped with two port cranes. “Sparta” and “Ursa Major” are visible on MarineTraffic's map, but military vessels' positions are not displayed. OSINT analysts who specialize in maritime tracking reported the three landing ships' entry into the …


Russia faces major YouTube blackout as access drops to record lows

Starting mid-December, tighter restrictions have led to an unprecedented decline in YouTube access across Russia. In recent days, a surge in complaints highlights this new wave of blockages. Reports from The Moscow Times, reveal that countless users nationwide are struggling to access the platform.

Additionally, data shows that Russian internet traffic has plummeted by 80%, dropping from 40 points over the summer to a mere 8.5 as of December.

Mikhail Klimarev, Director of the Society to …


Moldova denies Russian claims of plot to seize power station amid energy dispute

Russian intelligence has reported alleged plans for Moldova to initiate a military operation to capture a power station—Moldavskaya GRES—prompted by issues regarding the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Moldova. The Russian media, further disseminated by state propagandists, quoted the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) alleging that Moldovan President Maia Sandu ordered preparations for a forcible seizure of the power station. In response, Chișinău categorically dismissed …