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Explosion in Moscow kills Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Forces
A deadly explosion claimed the life of General Igor Kirillov, head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Forces, the Russian Investigative Committee reported on Tuesday, December 17. According to local authorities, Kirillov's assistant was also killed in the attack. Telegram channel Baza identifies the assistant as Ilya P., without disclosing his full name.
The explosion occurred on Ryazansky Prospect in Moscow at approximately 6 a.m. An improvised explosive device detonated as …
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Russian troops in Syria grapple with supply shortages amid strategic withdrawal
Russian forces stationed in Syria are reportedly experiencing shortages of water and provisions, prompting a continued withdrawal from remote areas of the country. The issue is notably present at Russia's naval facility in Tartus and the airbase in Khmeimim, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence.
Amidst these logistical struggles, Russian troops have been withdrawing from distant Syrian regions, often accompanied by rebels who have toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime. Ukrainian intelligence …
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Environmental catastrophe unfolds: two Russian tankers break apart, fuel oil spills off Crimea's coastline
In a grim development off the coast of Crimea, two Russian tankers split in half and are now sinking, spilling fuel oil into the sea. The incident involving the "Volgoneft 212" has claimed at least one sailor's life and threatens to reach the scale of an ecological disaster.
On the morning of December 15, near the shores of the temporarily occupied Crimea, a severe accident took place involving two Russian tankers—"Volgoneft-212" and "Volgoneft-239". The stormy sea shattered both vessels in …
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Ukraine launches second drone attack in a week on Grozny's Kadyrov police regiment
On Sunday morning, December 15, drones launched a second attack in a week on the Chechen capital of Grozny, according to Russian media reports.
Local residents reported hearing loud explosions at around 7:45 a.m. Dramatic footage circulated online, showing UAVs crashing onto the premises of the Kadyrov Police Regiment. Other drones were seen against the backdrop of a significant column of smoke. Automatic gunfire can be heard in the videos, suggesting attempts to shoot the drones down. …
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Turkey seeks U.S. exemption from Gazprombank sanctions amid energy dependency concerns
Amid the fallout from U.S. sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank affecting Turkey, Ankara is urging Washington to lift the restrictions specifically for the Turkish side. According to the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, this topic was raised on December 13 during discussions in Ankara with an American delegation led by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The publication reminds us that the U.S. administration imposed sanctions on Gazprombank to hinder Russia's use of the international financial …