Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia appears to be doubling down on glide bombs and ballistic missiles – unsophisticated, inexpensive bombs difficult to intercept – as well as drones, as its strategy for inflicting a new wave of destruction on Ukraine’s cities and infrastructure. Since December 29, Russia has launched almost daily barrages of drones…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Fighting Two Russian S-300 missiles struck a hotel in the centre of northeastern Kharkiv injuring 11 people, including journalists, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. Several other buildings, including two…

As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka | Politics News

As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka | Politics News

Dhaka, Bangladesh — Hours after Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League was declared the landslide winner in Sunday’s election, which the opposition had boycotted, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hosted a queue of foreign diplomats, each coming to congratulate her. The envoys of India, the Philippines, Singapore and other nations were there. Also…

Putin critic Navalny says he’s in punishment cell at Russian Arctic prison | Prison News

Putin critic Navalny says he’s in punishment cell at Russian Arctic prison | Prison News

‘Polar Wolf’ colony is among the harshest in Russia’s prison system, whose inmates have been convicted for grave crimes. Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says he has been isolated in a small punishment cell for an alleged minor breach at a remote prison colony north of the Arctic Circle….

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 686 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 686 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 686th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Fighting Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would do everything it could to halt Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod as Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had brought down 10 rockets…

Russia and Ukraine’s cross-border missile battle stokes rhetoric | News

Russia and Ukraine’s cross-border missile battle stokes rhetoric | News

Russia and Ukraine have engaged in rhetoric as they engage in a new phase of war focused on tit-for-tat air raids across the Russia-Ukraine border. Russia pledged on Tuesday that its military will do everything in its power to tackle an increase in Ukrainian shelling of Belgorod, which sits close…

Russia begins city evacuation as it swaps cross-border strikes with Ukraine | News

Russia begins city evacuation as it swaps cross-border strikes with Ukraine | News

Residents of Belgorod moved away from the border while Ukraine deflects another barrage of drones and missiles. Russia has partially evacuated Belgorod and has requests for further removals following Ukrainian air strikes on the border city. About 300 residents from the city have been temporarily moved to safety further from…

Putin praises Russian ‘defenders’ as Ukraine deflects another barrage | Russia-Ukraine war News

Putin praises Russian ‘defenders’ as Ukraine deflects another barrage | Russia-Ukraine war News

The Russian leader marked the eve of Orthodox Christmas with a call for ‘justice’ as drones and missiles struck Ukraine. Celebrating Orthodox Christmas, President Vladimir Putin has pledged to support soldiers defending Russia as his army sent another barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight. Speaking on the eve…