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UK supplies sea king helicopter to Ukraine- DefMin. Reznikov
London: Ukraine has received a Sea King helicopter provided by the United Kingdom as part of its military support for Kiev, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said.
"Sea King from the UK has arrived in its new kingdom near the Black Sea in…
Ukrainian shelling injures 5 civilians in Donetsk Republic during past 24 hours
Donetsk: At least five civilians sustained injuries as a result of Ukrainian troops’ shelling in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the past 24 hours, the DPR Territorial Defense Headquarters said on Saturday.
"Over the past day, from 08:00…
US Defense Secy Lloyd Austin visiting Germany
Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov takes part in joint meeting with Belarusian
IAEA chief says accident at nuclear power plant in Ukraine can happen ‘any moment’
Moscow: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said an accident at a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Ukraine can happen at any time.
CNN's Christiane Amanpour asked Grossi what the possibility of an accident at a Ukrainian NPP…
Turkey waiting for US approval for supply of F-16s to Ukraine
Ankara: Turkey is awaiting US approval for a request for the supply of F-16 fighters, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Cavusoglu visited the United States and met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.…
Ukrainian military mulls withdrawal from Bakhmut
Kiev: Ukraine is considering the possibility of withdrawing from Bakhmut, also known as Artyomovsk, to spare troops and weapons ahead of an anticipated counter-offensive elsewhere on the battlefield, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing the…
Ukraine capital Kiev shattered by loud explosions
Kiev: Strong explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital on Saturday morning due to an apparent missile strike by Russian forces, authorities said.
Several blasts occurred in the eastern Dniprovskiy district, and emergency crews rushed to the scene,…
Spain to train over 225 Ukrainian soldiers
Madrid: Spain will receive more than 220 Ukrainian soldiers for military training, the Spanish government announced.
"Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles will receive 225 Ukrainian
soldiers and combatants at the Torrejon Air Base, who will…
Turkey summons Swedish envoy over protests against Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey's Foreign Ministry summoned Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrstrom to protest the "terror propaganda" against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The ministry conveyed Turkey's reaction over the anti-Erdogan protests held by the…
America providing Ukraine 4,000 Zuni aircraft rockets
Washington: The United States is providing Ukraine with 4,000 Zuni rockets for use by its air assets, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Laura Cooper said on Friday.
"We are also committing 4,000 Zuni aircraft…
Prez Putin announces 36-hour ceasefire on Orthodox Church chief’s call
Moscow/ Kyiv: Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 36 hour cease fire to facilitate war torn citizens celebrate Christmas holidays. Russia and Ukraine are engaged in 10 months old war since Russian forces attacked neighbor on February 24…
Ukraine’s GDP has record fall by 30.4 pc in 2022
Kyiv: Ukraine's GDP declined by a record 30.4 percent last year due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the country's Economy Ministry said, citing preliminary estimates.
"In 2022, the Ukrainian economy suffered its largest losses and damage in the…
Prince Harry memoirs have stunning admissions on Afghan war
Kabul: Prince Harry has opened up in his upcoming autobiography "Spare" about killing 25 combatants during his two tours of military service in Afghanistan, the Sky News broadcaster reported, citing a copy.
"I could always tell exactly how many…
Ukraine conflict leads to Fivefold military desertions in Germany
Berlin: The number of Germans refusing to continue service grew almost 500% in 2022 year-on-year due to the conflict in Ukraine, the German Federal Office of Family Affairs and Civil Society Functions, said on Friday.
"In 2021, the Federal Office of…
German Arms exports to Ukraine cross one-fourth of $ 8.9 Billion
Berlin: Germany's exports of military equipment to Ukraine accounted for more than a quarter of its overall arms exports by value in 2022, the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) said on Wednesday.
Ukraine was also the largest…
EU calls on Pyongyang to stop actions that raise military tensions
Brussels: The European Union urges North Korea to stop actions that raise military tensions, including missile launches and drone incursions, the European External Action Service (EEAS) said in a statement.
"The European Union calls on the…
Iran denies being a part of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Tehran: The Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman said on Monday that Iran is not part of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, rejecting "baseless" accusations against Tehran.
"Iran is not a part of the conflict in Ukraine, and baseless…
Prez. Putin: West supported Neo-Nazis in Ukraine
Moscow: Western elites have been professing their peaceful intentions, including in Donbas, for years, but were in fact supporting neo-Nazis, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his traditional New Year address.
This year, in a break with…
Ukraine’s troops fire 6 missiles on Donetsk city
Kiev: The Ukrainian troops on Friday fired six missiles from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) on the city of Donetsk, the Donetsk People's Republic's (DPR) representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of the ceasefire…
American military carried out 313 operations against IS in Iraq, Syria in ’22
Washington: US military carried out 313 operations against the Islamic State terrorist group in Iraq and Syria in 2022, US Central Command said on Thursday.
"During calendar year 2022, CENTCOM conducted 313 total operations against ISIS in Iraq and…