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Russia on the brink: aging utility infrastructure threatens nationwide crisis
A catastrophe could strike at any moment: Russia's utility networks require immediate replacement of nearly 50% of their infrastructure, officials warn. Irек Faizullin, Russia's Minister of Construction and Housing, announced during a parliamentary session that 40% of the country's utility systems are due for replacement, which could lead to a crisis.
He highlighted that one million kilometers of networks, 74,000 boiler houses, and 73,000 water and sewage systems need renewal due to …
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Ukrainian Forces break through Russian defenses in Kursk region, advancing towards key villages
Ukrainian Armed Forces have breached Russian defenses in Kursk region with tanks leading the charge towards the village of Zelenyi Shlyakh. A convoy of heavy Ukrainian military equipment, spearheaded by T-64BV tanks, has advanced 2 kilometers along the "Rylsk-Korenevo-Sudzha" highway, breaking through Russian positions in the wooded areas.
The 36th Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, along with Territorial Defense units and forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade, are completing the …
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Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office accuses Russian troops of executing POWs near Selydove
In a shocking incident near the settlement of Selydove, Russian military forces allegedly executed two Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war. The Office of the General Prosecutor announced the initiation of criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, citing violations of laws and customs of war combined with intentional murder.
According to operational data, on October 18, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Russian military personnel captured two Ukrainian servicemen in …
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Russian nationals feared dead as plane shot down in Sudan's Darfur region
The Russian Embassy in Sudan has announced that a planes was downed in the Darfur Region, which reportedly had Russians on board. According to statements circulated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) via their social media platforms, a cargo aircraft was shot down in western Sudan. The insurgent group claims that Russian nationals were among the crew members.
The embassy is actively liaising with Sudanese authorities as it strives to ascertain the facts surrounding this incident. Complicating …
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Kremlin dismisses reports of North Korean troops in Russia as 'contradictory'
North Korea, a close neighbor of Russia, maintains a broad relationship with Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated amid reports of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia's Kursk region.
Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov dismissed as contradictory the claims regarding North Korean military being sent to partake in Russia's military operations.
"We observe a lot of contradictory information; the South Koreans claim one thing, then the Pentagon states they have no …