Germany to deliver HX-2 Karma drones and precision munitions to Ukraine in December 2024
In a significant ramp-up of support, Germany will deliver 4,000 precision-guided munitions to Ukraine, said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in comments to Bild.
These munitions are the HX-2 Karma drones, manufactured by European defense company Helsing. Designed for precision strikes in complex combat scenarios, the HX-2 Karma is a next-generation loitering munition.
Helsing claims that the drones are equipped with cutting-edge technology, including navigation systems that function …
Kremlin warns of escalation as US authorizes long-range missile strikes into Russia
In a move generating sharp international reactions, the United States has reportedly authorized Ukraine to conduct long-range ATACMS missile strikes into Russian territory. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, this decision spearheads a "new level of tension" in the ongoing conflict. Peskov's remarks, broadcasted through by RIA Novosti, highlight that Moscow's stance on American long-range missiles striking inside Russia was firmly stated by President Vladimir Putin back in …
Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault near Kurakhove
Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a large-scale attack by Russian troops near Kurakhove. The assault, backed by armored vehicles to support advancing infantry aiming to capture Ukrainian positions, was thwarted. A combined effort by Ukrainian tanks, artillery, and FPV drone operators shattered the Russian plans.
At least one Leopard 2A4 main battle tank was instrumental in neutralizing Russian armored vehicles. A video showing this operation, released by the 33rd Mechanized Brigade's …
Tragic outcomes for Russian recruits: missing soldiers highlight severe frontline losses
Startling information has emerged about the significant losses suffered by Russian forces in the war against Ukraine. Prisoners from Volgograd Oblast, recruited into the Russian Armed Forces in April 2024, have reportedly been killed on the frontline within weeks, according to the Russian news outlet ASTRA.
According to a report, three buses originally departed full of 108 recruits; 102 are yet to return home after being declared missing. These unsettling figures were shared by the mother of …
Russia's hybrid warfare tactics intensify: EU faces heightened threat from espionage and cyberattacks
Amid ongoing war in Ukraine, Moscow continues to meddle in European Union affairs through hybrid warfare methods, which include espionage, cyberattacks, disinformation, and acts of sabotage.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains proactive in influencing EU processes using these hybrid methods, compelling Western nations to take the threats from Russia more seriously, reports German newspaper Die Welt, citing anonymous sources within Western intelligence agencies.
According to these sources, …