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 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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Russia has reached out to Turkey for support in ensuring the safe withdrawal of its troops from Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Reports indicate that Russian forces plan to leave Syria, retaining only two strategic locations: the naval base in Tartus and the Khmeimim airbase. Troops are expected to be transported to areas controlled by Turkish forces and flown back to Russia from there.

The armed opposition has captured the capital, Damascus, leading President Bashar …

Several groups of Russian military personnel are reportedly encircled in Syria, according to information from several channels and media outlets. Russia is allegedly negotiating for corridors to evacuate the soldiers.

"What our grouping in Syria looks like today. It is a multitude of various units with their own weaponry, divided into several groupings—the 'Mountain,' 'Palmyra,' 'Plains,' etc., in addition to the well-known Khmeimim and Tartus bases," reads the post of the Russian war channel …

Ukraine is open to the possibility of restoring relations with Syria after the fall of the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad, reaffirming its support for the Syrian populace, said Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, following developments in Syria where rebels have seized control of Damascus, leading Assad to announce a peaceful transfer of power before fleeing the country.

According to Minister Sybiha, the current priority is to stabilize the region, protect the populace from …