Ukrainian drones have reportedly attacked the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula Region, Russia's largest chemical facility producing dual-purpose products. According to Astra, this marks the second attack on the Energiya plant in Yelets, a facility producing batteries and accumulators for military use.

The Tula Region governor, Dmitry Milyaev, stated that a pipeline carrying natural gas was damaged, leading to a fire. Later updates indicated damage to acid tanks at the site.

Astra, …

Russian authorities are investigating criminal charges against a group of military personnel suspected of forming a gang to commit acts of looting in a combat zone, specifically in Russia's Kursk region, reports the newspaper Kommersant, citing sources.

According to the investigation, the soldiers are suspected not only of theft in battle zones but also of a murder committed with particular cruelty. One of the attorneys involved in the case explained to reporters that the investigation …

In the early hours of Friday, May 23, Ukrainian drones launched a large-scale attack on Yelets in the Lipetsk region, according to the region's governor, Igor Artamonov. He reported that debris from the downed drones fell in an industrial area and ignited a fire. All those injured are receiving necessary medical assistance.

Artamonov did not specify which facility in the city was affected, but refuted claims of hazardous materials leaking following the fire. He noted that one of the downed …

Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported significant Russian military activity, indicating preparations for an assault on the Kharkiv region. Russian forces are actively redeploying personnel to border areas, suggesting that they are gearing up for intensive assault operations, said Andriy Pomahaybus, Chief of Staff of the 13th Operational Brigade "Khartia," during a broadcast on Suspilne.

Pomaagaybus emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance on potential approach routes to Ukrainian …

The Russian Armed Forces have started deploying upgraded "Shahed" drones, equipped with a more significant payload of explosives. This signals Moscow's sustained capability to enhance its weaponry, as explained by an Israeli military analyst. While the added weight won’t affect the Ukrainian Armed Forces' mobile units, it could pose challenges when intercepting the drones at higher altitudes.

Military analyst David Sharp shared insights into these heavier than ever Russian "Shahed" drones with …