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Kyiv: 34 Russian officers, including Black Sea Fleet Commander, killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol
As the result of a missile strike by Ukrainian military on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol, 34 officers were killed, including the fleet commander, reported the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine. "After the destruction of the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters, 34 officers, including the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, were killed. Another 105 occupants were injured. The headquarters building is beyond repair," the statement …
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Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate: high-ranking Russian generals among casualties in missile strike on Black Sea Fleet headquarters
At least nine people were killed and another 16 were injured, including Russian generals, in yesterday's attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, said Kirill Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate.
"Among the injured are Major General Romanchuk, the group commander, who is in a very serious condition. Lieutenant General Tsekov, the chief of staff, is unconscious. The number of injured ordinary servicemen who are not staff members is still …
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Russian Foreign Intelligence Chief's Family linked to major international food trading business
Sergei Naryshkin, the Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, known for his strong anti-Western views, is reportedly involved in a profitable food trading business facilitated by his relatives.
Journalists from the news website Insider have discovered that one of the main assets of the Naryshkin family is the major supplier of cereals, Agro-Alliance. Previously, the a share of this company belonged to the daughter of the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Veronika …
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Ukrainian Forces hit Russian military base in Melitopol, Commander of Russia’s 58th Army among the injured
Ukrainian struck Russian military base in the city of Melitopol. Commander of the 58th Russian Army was injured in the missile strike , reports the news outlet NV, citing sources.
"The occupiers set up their headquarters at the motor plant in temporarily occupied Melitopol. The Security Service of Ukraine discovered this and passed the information to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who then carried out a joint operation ," the statement reads. Approximately ten Russian officers were reportedly …
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German company ships ammunition production machine to Russia despite sanctions
A Spinner machine, used for manufacturing ammunition, is on its way from Turkey to Russia, reports the Trap Aggressor project of the analytical center StateWatch.
The machine has been ordered by the Joint Stock Company "Serovsky Mechanical Plant," a Russian military-industrial company that produces artillery shells and their casings, and is part of the Russian defense holding Rostec. Among other things, the plant manufactures casings for 152mm shells for the self-propelled artillery system …
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Russia heading towards a demographic abyss: July sees lowest number of births since 1945
Russia's population is rapidly decreasing. According to the latest data from the Russian Federal Statistics Service, Rosstat, 110,500 children were born in the country in July of this year, while 135,270 people died. Compared to July 2022, the mortality rate increased by 2.7%, and the birth rate decreased by 3.0%. From January to July 2023, the natural population decline amounted to 297,306 people.
Demographer Alexey Raksha told the news outlet Agenstvo that July 2023 was the worst July in …
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Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly in critical condition following unsuccessful kidney transplant
Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, is facing severe health problems. He recently underwent a kidney transplant surgery which was unsuccessful, said Russian opposition politician and former State Duma MP Gennady Gudkov, citing high-ranking sources in Chechnya.
According to these sources, Kadyrov's problems were so serious that he required a kidney transplant. However, it appears that the operation did not go well as rejection occurred.
"I spoke to prominent Chechens and asked them if he …
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Romania strengthens air defense on Ukrainian border to counter Russian drones
Romania is ready to deploy anti-aircraft systems against Russian drones depending on the "level of threat". In addition to this, 600 soldiers have been sent to the Danube Delta region bordering Ukraine, reported the Romanian news website Digi24, citing Gheorghiță Vlad, Romania’s Deputy Chief of Defence Staff.
"We have decided to send around 600 soldiers to strengthen the defensive line in the northern part of Dobruja. We have deployed several radars, enhanced our defenses, and held …
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Ukrainian Intelligence : Thousands of Russian soldiers seek surrender to Ukraine
More than 25,000 Russian citizens, predominantly soldiers, have reached out to the Ukrainian initiative "I want to live" in its first year of existence, said the spokesperson of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry (GUR), Andriy Yusov.
According to Yusov, the government initiative "I want to live", created by the Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs), has received nearly 25,000 applications from Russians in almost a year. These …
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Ukraine strikes 2 Russian patrol ships in Black Sea
Ukrainian Forces have struck two Russian patrol ships in the southwestern part of the Black Sea, reported the Strategic Communications Directorate of the Ukrainian Armed Forces "On the morning of September 14, the Defense Forces struck two patrol ships of the Vasily Bykov project 22160 type from the occupying Russian fleet in the southwestern part of the Black Sea. There is significant damage," the statement reads.
The explosions were reportedly heard in Sevastopol on the night of September 13 …