Germany foils Russian drone attack attempt on NATO's airbase
Russia had plans to execute a sabotage operation using drones at a NATO airbase located in Geilenkirchen, Germany, according to German intelligence sources cited by Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA). This NATO facility, nestled in North Rhine-Westphalia, was targeted, raising serious international security concerns.
Last week, NATO's Geilenkirchen-Teveren airbase was put on "Charlie" status, the second highest level of combat readiness, due to a precautionary measure following warnings from the U. …
Secret talks in Qatar: Ukraine and Russia's attempt at ceasefire disrupted by Kursk offensive
Journalists report that the planned talks aim to reach an agreement to stop strikes on the energy infrastructure of both countries. Characterized as a “remarkable agreement,” this plan was allegedly set to be signed in Qatar and also addressed a “partial ceasefire.”
Confidential negotiations under Qatar’s auspices were reportedly held between Kyiv and Moscow regarding a partial ceasefire. However, they were allegedly disrupted due to a Ukrainian military offensive in the Kursk region, reports …
Russian generals coerce young conscripts into frontline contracts amid rising disappearances
In Russia, the drumbeat of concern grows louder as parents of conscripts raise the alarm. Their 18-year-old children are being forced to sign contracts and are subsequently dispatched to the Kursk region, where many go missing. Russian army generals threaten reluctant conscripts with legal action, emphasizing that they will end up on the frontlines anyhow. Numerous accusations from parents have been shared on the Telegram channel "Tverdy Znak Tambov" .
Valentina Ovchinnikova from the Ivanovo …
Kyiv charges Iranian general in absentia for aiding Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
In a significant development, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General have announced charges in absentia against Iranian General Sharifi Molasarei Abbas Musa for his involvement in coordinating drone attacks on Ukraine. According to the SBU press service, the general played a pivotal role in facilitating at least 20 airstrikes using Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) against Ukrainian targets, beginning in August 2022.
The SBU has compiled …
Lithuania announces major military aid package for Ukraine: air defense systems, drones, and more
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has announced a new military aid package, including air defense systems and other equipment, set to arrive in Ukraine by early September.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish President Andrzej Duda, Šimonytė reiterated Lithuania's unwavering stance on the conflict: Ukraine must win, Russia must lose.
"During our meeting today, I informed President Zelensky that Lithuania's latest military …