Ukraine’s air defenses shot down all 14 Russian drones launched in an overnight strike, the Ukrainian Air Force said in a statement early on August 17. The Shahed drones were downed over six Ukrainian regions in the south and center of the country, including areas near the capital, Kyiv, according to the statement posted on […]
Joshua Zirkzee became the sixth Dutchman to score on his Old Trafford debut for Man United, having arrived from Bologna last month. Erik ten Hag is convinced Joshua Zirkzee will bring attributes to Manchester United that they did not have after his goalscoring debut against Fulham. Zirkzee scored the only goal in the 87th minute to secure
The Iranian national team achieved remarkable success at the inaugural International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, earning a bronze team medal and securing the 18th overall rank in Bulgaria. The team, comprised of students Mohammad Sadra Kouhestani, Amir Hossein Zarei, Parsa Sadeghi, and Alireza Rahimi Yazdi, showcased their skills in a highly competitive environment. In one
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Ukrainian military forces have reportedly captured a Russian “Volnorez” electronic warfare system in the Kursk region, complete with documentation that could potentially reveal its technical specifications. According to Militarniy, the “Volnorez” system, still in its factory packaging when found, is designed to create a protective dome around military assets, particularly tanks, shielding them from drone attacks.
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A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed near the village of Mikhailovka in the Irkutsk region on the evening of August 15, leading to a series of explosions at the crash site. Witnesses report that the aircraft was carrying Kh-22 missiles, which detonated after the plane went down. Eyewitnesses, who arrived at the scene alongside local police,
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The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted an extensive aerial refueling exercise simulating long-range flight operations deep behind enemy lines. The drill, held on Thursday, involved key aircraft from Israel’s fleet, including the “Adir” (F-35i), “Baz” (F-15), and “Ram” (Boeing 707) refueling aircraft. This exercise, conducted within Israeli airspace, was designed to simulate conditions that the
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Germany is set to deliver a new package of military equipment and munitions to Ukraine by December 2024, reflecting a continued commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense efforts against Russian aggression. The upcoming shipments will include a range of advanced air defense systems, self-propelled artillery, tanks, and other crucial military assets. According to the planned deliveries,
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to visit Azerbaijan on August 18 for talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on a strategic partnership between the two countries and other international and regional issues. Putin is expected to comment during the two-day visit on peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have been taking place following
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Kosovar President Vjosa Osmani has set February 9, 2025, as the date for regular parliamentary elections in the Balkan country. Osmani signed a decree saying the date was set after consultations with the political parties and the Central Election Commission. Osmani’s political adviser, Bekim Kupina, said February 9 was chosen as “the optimal date that balances the
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For years, Bulgaria has delayed again and again the modernization of its armed forces. Even though a member of NATO since 2004, Bulgaria’s army still relies on old Soviet arms. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, however, appears to have served as a wake-up call, and a batch of major Western arms purchases could
