A daring drone attack targeted the "Kremny EL" factory in Bryansk, Russia, late on October 18, marking a significant hit on one of the leading microelectronics suppliers in the nation. The factory, pivotal in the production of military-grade micro components for the Russian armed forces, was reportedly attacked by drones, according to the news outlet Astra.

Local authorities and Russian officials have yet to verify the strike on the facility, which plays a crucial role in supplying parts for …

In the heart of occupied Luhansk, a high-ranking Russian military official, Dmitry Pervukh, was reportedly killed in a car explosion. Reports indicate that the explosion took place on October 18, targeting the chief of staff for one of Russia's military units. This information was relayed by Serhiy Bratchuk, spokesperson for the Odessa Regional Military Administration, on Telegram, citing informed sources in the occupied city.

Major Dmitry Pervukh was the head of the service troops and safety …

In a bid to recover from the loss of the European gas market, which had been a major source of revenue for the Russian budget for many years, the Kremlin is desperately trying to boost gas supplies to Asia. Moscow is especially keen on ramping up its gas exports to China and has been in lengthy discussions with the Chinese about building the "Power of Siberia – 2" pipeline. However, experts warn that this move might have an adverse effect on Russia.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has …

In September, Russia's military endured average daily losses of 1,271 personnel, killed and wounded, on the battlefield in Ukraine, marking the highest figure since the onset of the full-scale invasion. Back in May, NATO cited a figure of 1,000 casualties per day. The official forecast signals that these significant losses on the Russian side could persist into the end of 2024. The increase in Russian casualties is tied to intensified fighting not only in the Kharkiv region but also in the …

In a move to bolster its military forces, Ukraine has initiated a program allowing select prisoners released on parole to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), with special conditions regarding salary and leave, reports Noviny.LIVE . As detailed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, over 5,000 individuals, including 31 women, have been granted parole and enlisted by September 2024, reported by the Personnel Department of the AFU’s General Staff.

These former inmates are assigned to …