Russian tank fleet dwindles as production and repair lag
Russia is grappling with a significant problem on the front lines as Ukraine claims a crucial victory in the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian military has reportedly decimated nearly the entire Russian tank fleet over the past three years, leading to severe challenges for the Russian armed forces. The Russian army is experiencing a dire shortage of military equipment, as its tank reserves are dwindling, and the pace of production and repair efforts can't keep up with battlefield losses. This …
Cypriot authorities and FBI team up for new investigations into Russian sanctions evasion
Cypriot police are set to initiate new probes targeting Russian nationals for alleged evasion of U.S. and EU sanctions, with pivotal support from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). A specialized task force, including FBI experts, recently wrapped up a nine-month assignment on the Mediterranean island. Their collaborative efforts with Cypriot police and government agencies led to the identification of Russian nationals and other offenders defying sanctions imposed by the U.S. and …
Intense shelling and fierce street battles continue in Toretsk
Russian forces are intensively targeting the Toretsk community in Ukraine's Donetsk region, with a staggering near-200 artillery and air strikes reported in just one day. Parts of Toretsk remain under Russian occupation, and street fighting continues, said the head of Toretsk’s city military administration, Vasyl Chynchyk, during a national news broadcast.
“The situation in the city remains tense. The enemy is relentlessly shelling Toretsk,” Chynchyk reported. “In the past day alone, there …
Chilling allegations: body of American mercenary Russell Bentley's missing amid claims of Russian atrocities in Donetsk
Pro-Russian activist Tatiana Montyan has revealed the chilling reason why the body of American Russell Bentley, allegedly tortured to death by Russian soldiers, has yet to be found in occupied Donetsk. Montyan made these explosive claims during an interview with Russia's "Nevskaya Studio,"
Pro-Russian militant and propagandist Russell Bentley, known as "Texas," who fought for the Russian forces against Ukraine since 2014, was reportedly killed in Donetsk last spring. The incident occurred when …
Russia continues Su-35S fighter deliveries despite sanctions
Russia's aviation industry continues deliveries of combat equipment to its forces. The United Aircraft Corporation has delivered the first batch of Su-35S fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces this year. These 4++ generation fighters are among the most advanced in Russian combat aviation. Rostec's representative, Vladimir Artyakov, stated that several batches of Su-35S are currently in production, with their delivery to the troops expected to continue throughout the year, complying with the …