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Ukrainian drone strikes ignite massive fire at Ryazan oil refinery
In the early hours of January 26, Ukrainian drones once again targeted the Russian city of Ryazan. According to the Mash Telegram channel, the Ryazan oil refinery was hit in a combined drone strike, resulting in a large-scale fire at the facility.
Local residents reported hearing about ten explosions around 1 a.m., including near the village of Dyad'kovo and the Pesochni area.
Videos shared online captured the sound of explosions and the flight of drones. The effects of the attacks were also …
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North Korean troops allegedly shoot at civilians in Kursk region
Soldiers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are reportedly targeting civilian homes in the villages they've seized. According to local men, their village had been peaceful before the arrival of these "allies." However, upon entering, the Koreans began firing at everything in sight, prompting two Russian men to seek refuge with Ukrainian forces, Ukrainian journalist Andriy Tsaplienko reported.
"Two Russian men from Kursk have fled to the Ukrainian command. During the DPRK …
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Unusual deployment: tactical Russian aircraft spotted at strategically significant Engels-2 airfield
In a report from Ukrainian analysts, aircraft from the Russian Aerospace Forces' tactical fleet have been observed at an airbase primarily known for its strategic aviation significance, marking an atypical presence.
As of the morning of January 21, 2025, the Engels-2 airfield recorded at least five Su-25 assault jets on site, alongside two Tu-95MS, two Tu-160, two Tu-22M3, a Mi-26, and an Il-76, reports Defense Express.
Earlier, in December 2024, the Engels-2 airfield reportedly hosted nine …
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U.S. considers using frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine, says Envoy Keith Kellogg
In a potential shift of policy, the new U.S. Administration might consider leveraging frozen Russian state assets to supply arms to Ukraine.
The United States is exploring the possibility of using Russia’s frozen government assets, initially seized in response to aggression, to purchase weaponry for Ukraine, said the U.S. Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, in an interview with Fox News.
Kellogg emphasized that discussions are ongoing but stated that no concrete decisions …
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Unprecedented drone attack: Ukraine strikes Russia with record 121 UAVs across multiple regions
In what has been described as an unprecedented UAV attack, Ukraine targeted Russia with a record number of drones, according to Russia's Ministry of Defense. A total of 121 drones were reportedly neutralized across 13 regions, including the Russian capital and Crimea.
The majority of these drones were intercepted over Bryansk (37), Ryazan (20), and the regions of Kursk and Saratov (17 each), according to enemy ministry data. Others were shot down over the Moscow region (6), Belgorod (3), …