Netherlands Approves Ukraine Use of Its F-16s to Strike Russian Territory
The Netherlands on Thursday gave Ukraine permission to use F-16 fighter jets to carry out strikes deep into Russian territory. The American-made F-16 is an iconic fighter jet that has been the frontline fighter of choice for 50 years for NATO allies and many air forces around the world. Newsweek Reports Permission to use Western […]
Fresh Russian drone, missile strikes hit Ukraine
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Ukraine war briefing: Despair as Russian missiles and drones rain down unanswered | Ukraine
Ukrainian air defense systems were activated early Tuesday to repel further attacks. Russian drone attackThe Kyiv region’s military junta responded to Russia’s firing of hundreds of drones and missiles into Ukraine on Monday. At least seven people died And it will further exacerbate an already weakened energy grid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded to Monday’s […]
At least five reported dead in Ukraine after Russian airstrikes | Ukraine
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian territory, killing at least five people, officials said. As a result of attacks, primarily targeting civilian energy infrastructure, power and water outages were reported in many parts of the country, including several districts of the capital, Kiev. In a Telegram video message, Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Colombia basketball to take legal action against fake team in Russian tournament
The Colombian Basketball Federation is taking legal action against the team for allegedly using the Colombian national team logo and colors without permission while participating in a tournament in Russia. The tournament was held in the Russian city of Perm, and the alleged fake team suffered humiliating defeats in consecutive matches to the local team […]
Russian basketball team facing lawsuit from Colombia for allegedly posing as its national team
The Colombian Basketball Federation has announced that it will take legal action against an independent Russian basketball team for allegedly using the name and uniform of the Colombian national team. The team is competing in the Russian Friendship Cup tournament in Perm, which features Russian amateur teams unofficially representing various national teams. The Colombian federation […]
New Russian threat targets over 100 Apple macOS browser extensions
Apple Macs are considered relatively safer than Windows. This is true, as the past few months have seen a number of malware and vulnerabilities affecting Windows laptops. However, the theft malware has once again demonstrated that Macs are not completely resistant to cyber attacks. The malware, called Banshee, targets extensions installed on Macs to gain […]
Mark Kelly Says He Is ‘Comfortable’ with U.S. Weapons Used on Russian Soil
Speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said he was “comfortable” with Ukrainian forces using U.S. weapons on Russian territory at this point. According to the Arizona Democrat, a move by Ukraine to attack Russia on its own territory could “turn the tide” of the conflict. “Let me ask you […]
Ukraine Destroys Two Bridges Within Russian Mainland: Reports
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region and attacked a second nearby bridge, less than two weeks after a surprise border incursion that disrupted Russian supply routes and possibly signaled plans for troops to set up positions. A pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger acknowledged that the destruction of the […]
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russian Off Coast
(Photo courtesy of USGS) OAN Staff Avril ElfiSaturday, August 17, 2024 4:42 PM A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off Russia’s east coast, triggering a tsunami warning. advertisement The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the quake was recorded at a depth of about 32 miles. The US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that the quake struck at […]