Russia and China to conduct joint military drills in the Sea of Japan
In a move highlighting deepening military cooperation, Russia and China are preparing for joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan from August 1 to 5, as reported by Russia's Pacific Fleet. The exercises, dubbed "Maritime Interaction-2025," will see the Russian fleet spearheaded by the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Tributs and the Chinese fleet by the destroyer Shaoxing. The drills will also feature diesel-electric submarines and naval aviation from both nations. Designed with a defensive …
Kremlin indicates Putin-Zelensky meeting unlikely before August amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggested that a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could only occur after all necessary groundwork had been established to bring concrete results to the table. As reported by the Russian Information Agency (RIA), citing Kremlin sources, such a meeting is unlikely before the end of August.
Peskov did not offer specifics on what constitutes "all the work" or how the groundwork would be secured. …
Ukrainian drones strike key Russian petrochemical plant in Samara region
Ukrainian drones targeted the "Novokuybyshevsk Petrochemical Company" in Russia's Samara region, which is no stranger to drone attacks.
This facility is among Russia and Eastern Europe's largest producers in the petrochemical and organic synthesis sectors, as reported by Telegram channel "Exilenova+".
A crucial part of the Russian military-industrial complex, its organic synthesis products are used as raw materials to produce a wide range of explosive substances for artillery shells, aircraft …
Ukrainian Forces destroy Russian military convoy on Lyman front
In a significant military maneuver on the Lyman front in Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' 93rd Brigade, known as Signum, delivered a decisive blow by destroying a convoy of Russian vehicles. Employing FPV drones, the Ukrainian fighters successfully targeted and destroyed Russian transport vehicles, a moment captured in a video they shared on their Telegram channel.
Reports indicate that the Ukrainian forces precisely hit four Russian vehicles in succession. "The first casualty — a …
Ukrainian Forces counter Russian advances amid intense clashes on Zaporizhzhia front
Russian forces recently infiltrated a small settlement, establishing a foothold within one of the local buildings. This posed a significant threat to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) positions and risked the entire settlement falling into Russian hands.
The situation in Zaporizhzhia saw Ukrainian Defense Forces compelled to withdraw from a position due to the overwhelming strength of Russian forces. However, reinforcements were soon deployed, and Ukrainian troops launched a counteroffensive to …