Thursday, December 26, 2024
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Reportedly Hit By Russian Missile On Christmas Day
"Azerbaijani government sources told Euronews on Thursday that a Russian surface-to-air
missile hit Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J28243, ultimately causing the plane to crash during an emergency landing attempt in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau shortly thereafter. A Russian SAM was fired at the Embraer ERJ-190 during a drone swarm above Grozny, the capital city of Chechnya, Russia. The SAM detonated near the commercial jet and unleashed a spray formation of shrapnel that damaged the plane's rear fuselage and flight controls." ZH
Ukraine's Shelling of Lgov Town in Kursk Region
China Creating Large-Scale System of Commercial Remote Sensing Satellites
"China is creating a group of commercial remote sensing satellites, which will include more than 100 devices, Chinese newspaper China Daily reported.
Chinese satellite Internet company PIESAT told the publication that the system, which currently includes 12 satellites, had started operating on Monday, December 23. The system was named Nuwa in honor of the goddess from ancient Chinese mythology.
It is expected that the Nuwa constellation would comprise at least 20 satellites by 2025, with plans to increase their number to 114 in the future.
According to the newspaper, the satellite constellation provides global coverage of the planet, including in the polar and equatorial regions, and can "see" through clouds and rain, thereby providing all-weather continuous Earth sensing with an imaging resolution of up to 1 meter." Sputnik
It is expected that the Nuwa constellation would comprise at least 20 satellites by 2025, with plans to increase their number to 114 in the future.
According to the newspaper, the satellite constellation provides global coverage of the planet, including in the polar and equatorial regions, and can "see" through clouds and rain, thereby providing all-weather continuous Earth sensing with an imaging resolution of up to 1 meter." Sputnik
Air Defense Destroys 59 Ukrainian Drones Over 5 Russian Regions, Sea of Azov
Denmark upgrades security with $1.5 billion Arctic Defense package as Trump eyes Greenland
"President-elect Donald Trump has yet again ignited the chatter around America buying Greenland, the world's largest island between the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.
It is 80 percent covered by an ice sheet and is home to a large US military base. It gained home rule from Denmark in 1979 and has a population of approximately 56,000.
In a recent statement, Trump expressed his desire to see Greenland as part of the US by the end of his second term. He has appointed PayPal co-founder Ken Howery as the US ambassador to Denmark to help advance this initiative.
"For purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity," Trump said. Earlier, in 2019, Trump canceled a visit to Denmark after Copenhagen rejected his offer to buy Greenland.
Following Trump's remarks, Denmark has announced a substantial investment to strengthen Greenland's defenses, including the addition of two elite sled dog teams.
Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen told Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten that Copenhagen plans to spend $1.5 billion on the new defense package." IndiaTimes
In a recent statement, Trump expressed his desire to see Greenland as part of the US by the end of his second term. He has appointed PayPal co-founder Ken Howery as the US ambassador to Denmark to help advance this initiative.
"For purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity," Trump said. Earlier, in 2019, Trump canceled a visit to Denmark after Copenhagen rejected his offer to buy Greenland.
Following Trump's remarks, Denmark has announced a substantial investment to strengthen Greenland's defenses, including the addition of two elite sled dog teams.
Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen told Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten that Copenhagen plans to spend $1.5 billion on the new defense package." IndiaTimes
Scientists warn of major volcanic eruption
"In 1815, Indonesia's Mount Tambora volcano erupted, creating unprecedented hell. The Mount Tambora eruption has since been recorded as the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded.
The eruption of this Indonesian volcano in the early 1800s had major consequences. A huge plume of tiny solar-reflecting particles was blown high into the atmosphere, cooling the planet. And what followed is known in world history as 'the year without a summer'.
And now a good 200 years later, scientists are warning that such a gigantic eruption might happen again.
This time, however, such an outburst would happen in a vastly changed world, a world that is not only more densely populated. Scientists fear complete climate chaos, marked by successive extreme weather phenomena, and even problems for aviation due to the volcanic eruption spewing sulfur dioxide through the troposphere." MS
And now a good 200 years later, scientists are warning that such a gigantic eruption might happen again.
This time, however, such an outburst would happen in a vastly changed world, a world that is not only more densely populated. Scientists fear complete climate chaos, marked by successive extreme weather phenomena, and even problems for aviation due to the volcanic eruption spewing sulfur dioxide through the troposphere." MS
Ukrainian Special Forces reveal new notes from North Korean soldier killed near Kursk
"Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) revealed that a notebook belonging to a deceased
North Korean soldier, Private Gyeong Hong Jong, contained tactics for shooting down drones and avoiding Ukrainian artillery fire.
The notes described a method using "live bait" to lure drones: one soldier stands still to attract the drone, while others position themselves to shoot it down. The notebook also detailed strategies for avoiding artillery, including dispersing into small groups or hiding in areas already struck." MS
The notes described a method using "live bait" to lure drones: one soldier stands still to attract the drone, while others position themselves to shoot it down. The notebook also detailed strategies for avoiding artillery, including dispersing into small groups or hiding in areas already struck." MS
Russia launches 31 drones overnight
Russian drone attack on Nikopol market
Illegal miners trapped in South Africa claim they are eating human flesh amid food shortage
"In a desperate attempt to survive, illegal miners in Stilfontein claim they have resorted to
eating human flesh of those who died underground.
The details were contained in a recent letter which was hoisted to the surface on Christmas Eve.
The letter written in broken isiZulu and a mix of isiXosha, claimed that some of the miners have disappeared after they tried to exit using shaft 10 and some are weak and sick.
After the letter, Stilfontein Solidarity Committee working together with the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), took food supplies including water to the illegal miners." RT
The details were contained in a recent letter which was hoisted to the surface on Christmas Eve.
The letter written in broken isiZulu and a mix of isiXosha, claimed that some of the miners have disappeared after they tried to exit using shaft 10 and some are weak and sick.
After the letter, Stilfontein Solidarity Committee working together with the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), took food supplies including water to the illegal miners." RT
217 clashes along frontlines, battles fiersest in Pokrovsk, Vremivka axes
"217 combat engagements have been recorded on the Ukrainian battlefield, with the situation remaining tense in the Pokrovsk, Vremivka, and Kurakhove directions.
Kharkiv axis: the enemy attacked Ukraine’s positions three times in the Vovchansk area.
Kupiansk axis: seven Russian attacks were reported. The Defense Forces repelled the assaults near Dvorichna, Pishchane, Kolisnykivka, and Lozova. The enemy is trying to make use of their numerical superiority.
Lyman axis: the enemy attacked 26 times, trying to wedge into Ukraine’s defenses near Novoiehorivka, Kopanky, Zelenyi Hai, Makiivka, Terny, Yampolivka, Serebrianka Forest, and toward Druzheliubivka.
Siversk axis: the enemy ran two offensive missions in the area of Bilohorivka.
Kramatorsk axis: the invaders attacked 11 times in the areas of Stupochky, Chasiv Yar, and Bila Hora.
Toretsk axis: the enemy launched 13 attacks near Toretsk, Diliyivka, and Shcherbynivka.
Pokrovsk axis: Ukrainian defenders held back 57 assaults toward Zelene Pole, Vozdvyzhenka, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Pokrovsk, Novyi Trud, Zelene, and Novotroitske. The enemy continues amassing forces for further attacks.
Kurakhove axis: the Defense Forces repelled 31 attacks. Individual positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces were destroyed as a result of assaults and fire pressure. The occupiers most actively tried to advance in the areas of Petropavlivka, Slovianka, Yasenove, Kurakhivka, Andriivka, and Dachne.
Vremivka axis: the enemy launched 35 assaults on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Kostiantynopolske, Yantarne, Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Velyka Novosilka, Novosilka, Blahodatne, and Vremivka.
Huliaipole axis: in the area Bilohiria, the enemy once tried to break through the Ukrainian defense lines.
Orikhiv axis: the occupation troops twice stormed the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the area of Novodanylivka.
Prydniprovia axis: the Defense Forces are trying to prevent the enemy from advancing deep into Ukrainian territory, having successfully repelled three offensive attempts.
Volyn and Polissia axes: no signs of enemy offensive groupings being formed have been spotted.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their raid in Russia’s Kursk region. Over the past 24 hours, the Russians have launched 440 strikes in the direction. Ukrainian defenders have repelled 26 assaults while another battle is in progress." Ukrin
Kharkiv axis: the enemy attacked Ukraine’s positions three times in the Vovchansk area.
Kupiansk axis: seven Russian attacks were reported. The Defense Forces repelled the assaults near Dvorichna, Pishchane, Kolisnykivka, and Lozova. The enemy is trying to make use of their numerical superiority.
Siversk axis: the enemy ran two offensive missions in the area of Bilohorivka.
Kramatorsk axis: the invaders attacked 11 times in the areas of Stupochky, Chasiv Yar, and Bila Hora.
Toretsk axis: the enemy launched 13 attacks near Toretsk, Diliyivka, and Shcherbynivka.
Pokrovsk axis: Ukrainian defenders held back 57 assaults toward Zelene Pole, Vozdvyzhenka, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Pokrovsk, Novyi Trud, Zelene, and Novotroitske. The enemy continues amassing forces for further attacks.
Kurakhove axis: the Defense Forces repelled 31 attacks. Individual positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces were destroyed as a result of assaults and fire pressure. The occupiers most actively tried to advance in the areas of Petropavlivka, Slovianka, Yasenove, Kurakhivka, Andriivka, and Dachne.
Vremivka axis: the enemy launched 35 assaults on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Kostiantynopolske, Yantarne, Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Velyka Novosilka, Novosilka, Blahodatne, and Vremivka.
Huliaipole axis: in the area Bilohiria, the enemy once tried to break through the Ukrainian defense lines.
Orikhiv axis: the occupation troops twice stormed the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the area of Novodanylivka.
Prydniprovia axis: the Defense Forces are trying to prevent the enemy from advancing deep into Ukrainian territory, having successfully repelled three offensive attempts.
Volyn and Polissia axes: no signs of enemy offensive groupings being formed have been spotted.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their raid in Russia’s Kursk region. Over the past 24 hours, the Russians have launched 440 strikes in the direction. Ukrainian defenders have repelled 26 assaults while another battle is in progress." Ukrin
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