Friday, January 17, 2025
Russia launches missiles and drones at Ukraine
Sweden begins construction of massive underground nuclear vault that will last 100,000 years
"Sweden has broken ground on its ambitious $11 billion nuclear waste repository, where
highly radioactive material will rest in an underground maze of tunnels stretching 60 kilometers - longer than the New York City subway's longest line. The sprawling network, which resembles an elaborate waterpark park design minus the fun, will take a decade to build before accepting its first radioactive deposits. Nuclear waste management company SKB will oversee this complex burial, where spent fuel will be sealed in copper and iron capsules designed to safely contain radioactivity for 100,000 years. Each massive canister will be welded shut and lowered through the elaborate underground network." MS
WHO issues new warning over ‘mystery virus’ and calls for return of COVID restrictions
"The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the reinstatement of restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic as cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV)
continue to surge.
While hospitals in China are overwhelmed with positive cases of this respiratory illness, the number of infections is also rising in the UK, leaving other nations uncertain about how to handle the situation.
The Geneva-based organization is now urging the reintroduction of three key measures to protect populations: mask-wearing, isolation, and handwashing." MS
While hospitals in China are overwhelmed with positive cases of this respiratory illness, the number of infections is also rising in the UK, leaving other nations uncertain about how to handle the situation.
The Geneva-based organization is now urging the reintroduction of three key measures to protect populations: mask-wearing, isolation, and handwashing." MS
Red alert as Russians sneak into restricted areas of Parliament
"Russian diplomats managed to gain access to restricted areas of Parliament despite being
barred from the building.
The major security breach was revealed after MPs and peers were warned against extending invitations to officials from the country.
Anyone based at the Russian embassy in London has been banned from visiting Parliament since 2022 after Moscow sanctioned UK politicians after the invasion of Ukraine." MS
The major security breach was revealed after MPs and peers were warned against extending invitations to officials from the country.
Anyone based at the Russian embassy in London has been banned from visiting Parliament since 2022 after Moscow sanctioned UK politicians after the invasion of Ukraine." MS
Iran-Russia Partnership: Game-Changer
"The agreement on comprehensive strategic cooperation between Russia and Iran will affect
the cooperation between the two countries in the security sphere in the Middle East, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told Sputnik.
"It will undoubtedly affect [it], because Iran is a strong and influential country in the region, and Russia is a large and strong country. Therefore, it is natural that we and Russia have concentrated and will concentrate all our capabilities to maintain stability and security in the region," Jalali said." Sputnik
"It will undoubtedly affect [it], because Iran is a strong and influential country in the region, and Russia is a large and strong country. Therefore, it is natural that we and Russia have concentrated and will concentrate all our capabilities to maintain stability and security in the region," Jalali said." Sputnik
89 combat clashes
"Ukrainian forces and the Russian troops have engaged in 89 combat clashes. Battles continue across six fronts, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian forces attempted to storm the Ukrainian positions near Petropavlivka and Pishchany three times.
In the Lyman sector, Russians launched nine attacks on the Ukrainian positions near Kopanky, Novoserhiivka, Hrekivka, Novoplatonivka, Terniv, and Zarichne. Three clashes are ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian troops attacked the defensive positions near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Daryivka, with the Ukrainian forces repelling three attacks. One clash is still ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian invaders launched six attacks in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and Hryhorivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian forces carried out eight attacks near Toretsk, Krymske, Leonidivka, and Shcherbynivka, with two repelled. Fighting continues.
In the Pokrovsk sector, since the beginning of the day, the Russian forces have attempted 31 times to push Ukraine’s Defense Forces from their positions in the areas of Vodiane Druhe, Zelene Pole, Yelyzavetivka, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Novyi Trud, Pokrovsk, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Petropavlivka, Andriivka, Kurakhove, Dachne, and Yantarne. The defenders are holding their ground: 30 enemy attacks have already been repelled. One confrontation is still ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russians launched ten attacks near Kostiantynivka, Velyka Novosilka, and Vremivka, three of them have been repelled. Clashes continue.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian forces attempted a single unsuccessful attack on the Ukrainian positions near Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian troops made one unsuccessful attempt to storm the Ukrainian positions.
In the Kharkiv and Huliaipole sectors, no active Russian actions were reported.
In Russia’s Kursk region, the Ukrainian forces continue operations, having repelled eight Russian attacks with three ongoing clashes. The Russian forces shelled the region with 250 artillery strikes, including one from a multiple-launch rocket system."
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian forces attempted to storm the Ukrainian positions near Petropavlivka and Pishchany three times.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian troops attacked the defensive positions near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Daryivka, with the Ukrainian forces repelling three attacks. One clash is still ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian invaders launched six attacks in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and Hryhorivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian forces carried out eight attacks near Toretsk, Krymske, Leonidivka, and Shcherbynivka, with two repelled. Fighting continues.
In the Pokrovsk sector, since the beginning of the day, the Russian forces have attempted 31 times to push Ukraine’s Defense Forces from their positions in the areas of Vodiane Druhe, Zelene Pole, Yelyzavetivka, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Novyi Trud, Pokrovsk, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Petropavlivka, Andriivka, Kurakhove, Dachne, and Yantarne. The defenders are holding their ground: 30 enemy attacks have already been repelled. One confrontation is still ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russians launched ten attacks near Kostiantynivka, Velyka Novosilka, and Vremivka, three of them have been repelled. Clashes continue.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian forces attempted a single unsuccessful attack on the Ukrainian positions near Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian troops made one unsuccessful attempt to storm the Ukrainian positions.
In the Kharkiv and Huliaipole sectors, no active Russian actions were reported.
In Russia’s Kursk region, the Ukrainian forces continue operations, having repelled eight Russian attacks with three ongoing clashes. The Russian forces shelled the region with 250 artillery strikes, including one from a multiple-launch rocket system."
Ukrin
UK and France secretly discussing troops for Ukraine
"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have discussed
sending soldiers into Ukraine as a peacekeeping force.
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky first mentioned the idea last week, and said he would discuss it with Starmer when he visits Kiev.
Starmer was in Kiev on Thursday, promising a “100-year partnership” pact with Ukraine."
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky first mentioned the idea last week, and said he would discuss it with Starmer when he visits Kiev.
Starmer was in Kiev on Thursday, promising a “100-year partnership” pact with Ukraine."
RT
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