Drone strike hits Chechnya's Interior Ministry, Kadyrov threatens retaliation
In the early hours of December 12, a swarm of drones once again targeted the building of the second regiment of the Interior Ministry in Grozny, Chechnya. Reports indicate that at least four among Kadyrov's troops were injured. This information was corroborated by Chechnya's leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, on his Telegram channel.
The drone attack on Chechnya occurred at 12:55 am, hitting the special police regiment named after Kadyrov, part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chechen Republic. …
Confusion and silence: Russian sources struggle to identify weapon used in Ukrainian Taganrog strike
Russian sources appear to be in disarray over reports related to the use of Ukrainian ATACMS missiles on Taganrog.
As the Russian Defense Ministry and Kremlin remain silent, an overnight missile strike on December 11 targeted an unspecified "industrial facility" in Taganrog, Russia. According to Defense Express, the intended target was the "Taganrog Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex named after G. M. Beriev," where A-50 AWACS aircraft are manufactured. Meanwhile, Russian propagandists …
Ukrainian missile and drone attacks hit Taganrog and Bryansk, causing fires and industrial damage
In the early hours of Wednesday, December 11, the Russian city of Taganrog was hit by a rocket attack. According to interim governor of the Rostov region, Yuri Slyusar, an industrial facility suffered damage, and 14 vehicles were destroyed by fire in a parking lot. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties. "The extent of the damage is being clarified," he wrote. Local officials believe the Taganrog Aviation Scientific Technical Complex may have been the target.
Taganrog Mayor Svetlana …
Lukashenko confirms nuclear warhead presence in Belarus and plans for Russian 'Oreshnik' missiles deployment
On December 10, self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko made a striking claim that nuclear weapons have been deployed in Belarus, as reported by the state news agency "BELTA". "I brought nuclear warheads here. Not just a dozen," he assured.
Lukashenko reprimanded skeptics dismissing Belarus' nuclear potential, citing that they completely "missed" the operation. "They didn't even notice how we brought them here," stated Lukashenko, acknowledging that using nuclear weapons is " …
France allocates €2 billion to boost missile production and replenishment for Ukraine support
France is set to allocate €2 billion as part of an expanded €16 billion budget for 2025 to replenish and expand its missile stockpiles from 2024 to 2030. General Staff of the French Armed Forces announced that supplies of SCALP-EG cruise missiles will be replenished in 2024, while 2025 will be a pivotal year for additional stockpiling.
Since July 2023, France has been supplying SCALP missiles to Ukraine, which have been utilized in several operations, including an attack on the headquarters of …