• Ukrainian HIMARS strike targets Russian ammo depot in occupied Yenakijeve

    In the occupied town of Yenakijeve in Ukraine's Donetsk region, explosions erupted on Tuesday, December 10. Local social media channels circulated a dramatic video showing the detonation of munitions. It is believed that a Russian ammunition depot was hit. According to the reports, the attack was carried out using HIMARS multiple rocket launcher systems. Local residents reported hearing three distinct impacts.

    Following the attack, local authorities announced an urgent evacuation of residents …

  • Ukrainian drones target Russian Engels airbase in Saratov region

    Russian media outlets report that early morning on December 10, Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked the Engels military airfield. The information was confirmed by the region's governor, Roman Busargin, who stated that there were no damages or casualties. Emergency services are currently at the scene, addressing the situation.

    "All necessary emergency services are conducting operations at the site. Preliminary reports indicate no damage or injuries," Busargin wrote on his Telegram channel. He …

  • German opposition leader Friedrich Merz calls for transatlantic strategy amid Taurus missiles debate for Ukraine

    Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union and a candidate for chancellor, carefully commented on the potential delivery of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine following his visit to Kyiv. Merz once again called for cooperation between Europe and the US regarding Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, reports Welt.

    "Perhaps, there is no Wunderwaffe, perhaps there will not be a game-changing weapon," Merz stated in an interview with journalist Paul Ronzheimer.

    Merkel's …

  • Former Ukrainian commander: Russian mobilization reserves may last a year, Ukraine's military at risk of exhaustion

    Former "Aidar" Battalion company commander and military analyst Yevhen Dykyi has commented on the mobilization capabilities available to Russia for its ongoing full-scale military operations, suggesting that they may have only up to a year left.

    According to Dykyi, Russia is likely to deploy as many soldiers as possible this winter, in an attempt to deplete the Ukrainian Armed Forces and tilt the battlefield dynamics in its favor.

    "They have concluded that saving these resources makes no …

  • Russia considers declaring Santa Claus ‘a foreign agent’ to protect traditional values

    In a move that could see Santa Claus banned in Russia, the beloved Christmas figure is being criticized for allegedly undermining "traditional Russian values." Vitaly Borodin, head of the Federal Project on Security and Anti-Corruption, has filed a request with the Russian Prosecutor General's Office to classify the Santa Claus brand as a foreign agent, according to a report by Shot.

    Borodin argues that the image of Santa Claus is being used by several foreign companies, including Father …

  • Russian engineer detained in the Netherlands for industrial espionage

    A 43-year-old Russian native and employee of the microchip manufacturing company NXP, Herman A., has been apprehended in the Netherlands on charges of industrial espionage, reported local media outlets The Insider has uncovered that the individual in question is Russian engineer Herman Aksenov. At various times, Aksenov worked for Dutch companies ASML and Mapper. Investigators allege that for several years, he stole critical company documents, such as microchip operation manuals, and supplied …

  • Ukraine converts Aeroprakt A-22 aircraft into long-range drones for deep strikes on Russia

    Ukraine has transformed Aeroprakt A-22 planes into long-range drones aimed at hitting targets in Russia. According to journalists, a detonation mechanism activated remotely or upon drone impact is now a critical component in mission success. The operational range, extending to 1,200 km, was likely enhanced with additional fuel tanks.

    A recent technological leap by the Defense Forces' engineers involves the Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat light aircraft. The A-22 has been upgraded to a drone capable of …

  • Zelensky weighs French troop deployment proposal amid continued debates on Ukraine's NATO membership

    As Ukraine remains outside of NATO, the country may deliberate on French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to send a portion of French troops to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested this in a conversation with an Interfax-Ukraine correspondent.

    "To be frank, we can consider and discuss Emmanuel's proposal. Remember, he suggested that troops from certain countries could be positioned in parts of Ukraine to ensure security until Ukraine joins NATO," Zelensky stated. …

  • Explosion in Donetsk kills ex-chief of Olenivka prison suspected of war crimes against Ukrainian POWs

    A Toyota Land Cruiser blast in occupied Donetsk resulted in the death of Sergei Evsyukov, the former head of the Olenivka prison, who was suspected by Kyiv of involvement in crimes against Ukrainian prisoners of war held there.

    The death of Evsyukov was reported on Monday, December 9, by Russian Telegram channel Mash. According to its information, an explosive device equivalent to about 100 grams of TNT was planted under the vehicle. Evsyukov's wife was in the car with him, and the explosion …

  • Kremlin: opposition forces promise security for Russian bases in Syria following government overthrow

    Rebel forces, who seized power in Syria, have pledged to ensure the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions in the country, as reported by Russia's state news agency TASS, citing an anonymous Kremlin source.

    "Russian officials are in contact with representatives of the armed Syrian opposition, whose leaders have promised to guarantee the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic institutions in Syria," said the agency's source.

    Another TASS source in Syria disclosed …