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Ukraine ramps up production of 2S22 Bohdana howitzers
Ukraine is stepping up its production of the self-propelled howitzer 2S22 "Bohdana," reaching a new level of defense capability. According to Ukrainian volunteer and military analyst Taras Chmut, the country's arms industry can now produce 16 howitzers per month.
Polish analyst Adam Sverkowski highlighted in a Defence24 article that this marks a significant increase from April, when production stood at 10 units over the same period.
Sverkowski attributes the growth to several factors. Firstly, …
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Ukrainian military: Russian forces push to capture Pokrovsk before rainy season
Russian troops have begun deploying additional reserves to the Pokrovsk front in the Donbas region. This maneuver is part of Russia’s new tactical plan, explained Officer "Vlas" from the 1st Separate Detachment "Omega" on Kyiv 24 TV channel.
According to Vlas, after a brief pause, Russian forces have resumed their assaults near Pokrovsk, aiming to seize control of the city as quickly as possible. The strategic importance of the city for the Russian forces remains high.
The Russians are racing …
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Uzbekistan and U.S. ink customs agreement to clamp down on Russia's sanctions evasion
In a significant move that could impact Russia's parallel import strategies used to circumvent international sanctions, Uzbekistan has signed a mutual customs assistance agreement with the United States.
The customs authorities of Uzbekistan and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency have formalized an agreement to collaborate and share data. This marks a major development in over three decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries, opening new doors for enhanced cooperation. …
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Russian Investigative Committee concludes investigation into American war correspondent's murder, charges four soldiers
The Russian Investigative Committee has announced the completion of the preliminary investigation into the murder case of Russell Bentley, also known as the "war correspondent" holding both U.S. and Russian citizenships. Four Russian military personnel have been charged with brutal violence and attempts to cover up the murder.
An announcement highlighted that the investigation concerning Russian Armed Forces servicemen Vitaly Vansyatsky, Vladislav Agal’tsev, Vladimir Bazhin, and Andrey …
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Ukrainian Command: Russian forces mine dams in Belgorod region to prevent possible offensive
Russian troops have reportedly mined dams in the Belgorod region, reported Colonel Vitaliy Saranstev, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.
Col. Saranstev stated that the Russian military is not only constructing defensive fortifications around Belgorod but also mining both general and specialized hydraulic structures in the region. This raises concerns about the Russian possible long-term plans.
"If the situation shifts dramatically, Russians might blow these dams to …