The activity of Russian military aircraft has increased near Finland ‘s border
In both the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea there has been an increase in the activity of Russian military aircraft noted in recent days, as reported by Yle news agency, citing the Finnish Air Force.
“In recent days, in the region of both the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea, there has been an increase in the Russian military aircraft activity. The Hornet Finnish fighters went aloft to intercept Russian aircraft yesterday and today. At the same time, it was noted that there were no …
Ukraine initiates criminal investigation into export and sales of coal from the Donbas
The Main Military Prosecutor's office of Ukraine opened a criminal case in connection with the export and sale abroad of coal mined in the separatist-held territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the press secretary of the Prosecutor General Office, Larisa Sargan wrote on her Facebook page on Saturday.
"A number of websites posted materials from which it becomes clear that under the general guidance of [businessman Sergei] Kurchenko, in 2017, government officials and other employees of …
Russia to create four artificial islands in the Arctic
According to the decree signed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and published on Saturday, June 17 on the Russian government's website, four artificial islands will be created in the Kola Bay of the Barents Sea.
A center will be built on these artificial islands for the manufacture of marine complexes for production, storage and shipment of liquefied natural gas, as well as repair and maintenance of marine equipment and equipment used to develop offshore oil and gas condensate fields. …
Military Registration office in the annexed Crimea asked a Jehovah's Witnesses follower to change his beliefs
The Military Commission of the Bakhchisaray district of the annexed Crimea demanded a conscript-follower of the Jehovah’s Witnesses to provide “documentation of his change of belief”, as stated on the Russian Jehovah's Witnesses’ website.
It was reported that in early June, the Military Registration and Enlistment Office denied the young man the right to alternative services, stating he must change his beliefs.
The organization's website has also published a copy of the draft notice, in which …
Media: Iran and China will hold joint naval exercises
Servicemen of the Chinese and Iranian Navies will hold joint exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Mehr agency reports. It was reported that the destroyer Chang Chung, the supply vessel Chao Hu, the Jin Zhou rocket frigate and a helicopter will take part in the exercises that will be held on June 19.
According to Mehr, the parties intend to demonstrate their military potential and share their experience.
At present, the Chinese fleet is located in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas with the …