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Significant Russian casualties reported in Mali as private military operations face setbacks
Russian forces have reportedly been present in Mali since at least 2021, according to journalists. Following Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, the newly-formed African Corps is under the supervision of Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov.
Russia has sustained significant casualties in overseas missions involving private military companies, excluding operations in Ukraine, reported the Russian outlet Agentstvo. Novosti.
On July 29, Russian media confirmed a major defeat of Russian mercenaries …
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Ukraine’s Intelligence praises Tuareg rebels for decimating Wagner Group in Mali
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has hailed the Tuareg rebels' special operation in Mali as highly successful, predicting severe repercussions for Russia and indicating that "there will be more to come."
The Tuareg insurgents received critical "information" that enabled them to annihilate a convoy of Wagner Group mercenaries in Mali, said Andriy Yusov, spokesperson for Ukraine’s GUR, during a national news broadcast on July 29. According to Yusov, the operation is expected to have …
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Erdogan criticizes Western involvement in Ukraine war, emphasizes Turkey's peace efforts
Ankara, unlike some Western representatives allegedly doing everything to further fuel the conflict, continues to strive for peace and stability, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"No one has benefited from the war in Ukraine except Western military barons who supposedly keep adding fuel to the fire," Erdogan stated, according to Anadolu Agency.
Erdogan emphasized that from day one, Ankara has sought to stabilize and end the conflict. Yet these efforts have been hindered, …
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UK Defense Secretary evades parliamentary question on Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russia
British Defense Secretary Luke Pollard sidestepped a Parliamentary inquiry about lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russian territory. In his response, he refrained from delving into specifics of the policy.
Conservative MP James Cartlidge had submitted a written question to Defense Secretary Pollard regarding the authorization for using Storm Shadow missiles in strikes on Russia.
Cartlidge's written question was submitted on July 17, 2024, with a response …
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Ukrainian National Guard Major calls for tactical retreat amid escalating encirclement threat near Toretsk
As Ukrainian forces face potential encirclement near Toretsk in Donbas, orders should be given for a tactical retreat, according to National Guard Major Oleksiy Hetman.
The situation in Toretsk, Pokrovske, and the area around Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Province is reportedly critical. In an interview with Expresso TV, major Hetman suggested that Russian Armed Forces are possibly aiming to advance towards Kostiantynivka.
Hetman highlighted the dangerous situation where supply routes are vulnerable …
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Zelensky stands firm: no ceasefire without Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his firm stance against any ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia until Russian forces withdraw from the occupied territories of Ukraine https://www.dw.com/ru/vojna-v-ukraine/t-17457611. In an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK , Zelensky reaffirmed Kyiv's unwavering line on the conditions required for halting military operations.
Zelensky highlighted three crucial factors for achieving a just peace: patience, support from the …
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Nine recruited convicts escape from military training ground in Belgorod, Russia: authorities on high alert
Two groups of re-offenders have escaped from a military training ground near Belgorod, Russia, according to Russian news agencies. The convicts were recruited by the Ministry of Defense and fled from the training ground in the town of Koroch, Belgorod region. The news outlet Agenstvo uncovered their criminal records. At least seven out of the nine former prisoners turned out to be repeat offenders.
The news outlet Pepel has published information about the escaped military personnel. According …
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Ukrainian Forces deliver major blow to Russian military with strike on strategic bomber
In a significant development, Ukrainian intelligence officials reported hitting a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber at the Olenya airfield this weekend. Rear Admiral Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, described the strike as an "Olympic-level achievement" for Ukraine's security forces, special forces, and intelligence community.
"Our defenders successfully targeted the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber stationed at the Olenya airfield," …
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Russia's Black Sea submarine deployment sparks fears of new missile strike on Ukraine
In an unprecedented move, Russia has deployed three submarines armed with cruise missiles into the sea, according to Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmitriy Pletenchuk. This deployment encompasses practically all naval power Russia holds in the Azov-Black Sea region. While the Black Sea fleet has long been termed underwater,' it no longer poses a significant threat to Ukraine.
Amidst ongoing aggression, Russian forces continue their campaign of terror against Ukrainian urban centers, now leveraging …
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Overnight drone strikes damage power stations in Russia's Oryol and Belgorod regions
During the night of July 29, a local power station was damaged in the Glazunovsky district of Russia’s Oryol Region following a drone attack, reported the region’s governor, Andrey Klychkov.
He also mentioned that two drones were shot down over the Glazunovsky district that night: "There were no casualties, but the local power station sustained some damage". Emergency services are working to address the aftermath of the aerial attack, and law enforcement is at the scene.
Russian media outlet, …