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Ukraine announced on Saturday that its armed forces had carried out strikes on two major ammunition depots deep within Russian territory. This was the second such attack within the span of a week as Kyiv intensifies its efforts to weaken Russian military logistics and halt Moscow’s advances on the battlefield. The two depots targeted in…
According to a report by Politico, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to present a bold “victory plan” to U.S. President Joe Biden next week, calling for decisive actions from Kyiv’s international partners by the end of this year. Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy emphasized that the plan outlines specific steps reliant on Ukraine’s allies, distancing…
Updated at 3:00 pm Local Time. Developing: Reports are circulating on social media claiming to be yet another attack on Russian soil by the armed forces of Ukraine. These are taking place in the Tikhoretsky District according to a local Russian official and several eyewitnesses. At least one target is said to be an ammunition…
Iran has long presented itself as a formidable military power, but this image doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. While it boasts of its advanced weapons systems, military prowess, and regional influence, the reality is very much to the contrary. The real strength lies not in its armed capabilities but rather in its strategy of asymmetrical…
The stakes in Ukraine’s war against Russia go far beyond the borders of a single nation. For the United States and Europe, Ukraine’s victory is not only essential for the country’s survival but for the preservation of global security, democracy, and peace. The lessons of history, especially those learned from World War II, underline the…
Recent clashes in eastern Ukraine and Russia’s Kursk Oblast have resulted in notable territorial changes for both Ukrainian and Russian forces, according to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on September 19. The fighting continues to shape the dynamics on several key fronts, with both sides achieving limited gains amid…
Hezbollah launched a heavy barrage of 140 rockets into northern Israel on Friday, following a vow by the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, to retaliate against Israel for a recent mass bombing, according to both Hezbollah and the Israeli military. The rockets were fired in three waves throughout the afternoon, striking multiple sites along the heavily…
The US Navy has outlined its strategy to address the rising military threat posed by China in a newly released document. Published on Thursday, the Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy aims to strengthen the Navy’s readiness and technological capabilities by 2027, positioning it to counter the People’s Liberation Army more effectively. The report emphasizes…
The Israeli military is currently investigating soldiers involved in an incident where bodies were thrown from a rooftop in the northern occupied West Bank, as part of an ongoing Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operation in the area. The incident, which took place on Thursday, occurred amid an incursion that left seven people dead, according to…
Three widely circulated but false claims frequently appear on social media, aiming to discredit Western support for Ukraine and to present a favorable view of Russia and its supporters, especially among those in positions of political power. A new user on X (formerly Twitter) reiterated these misleading statements in response to a recent post, highlighting…