military drill in waters close to Taiwan.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) confirmed the drills,which took place in the Philippines, on Tuesday.
It described them as "combat readiness patrols" and "joint strike exercises." MS
Saturday, January 18, 2025
China sparks invasion fears as it launches military drill on Taiwan's doorstep
military drill in waters close to Taiwan.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) confirmed the drills,which took place in the Philippines, on Tuesday.
It described them as "combat readiness patrols" and "joint strike exercises." MS
Ukrainian Forces Burn Soldiers' Bodies to Avoid Paying Families
"The Kiev regime is burning the bodies of Ukrainian 
Armed Forces soldiers to avoid paying their families, and the number of dead is so high that even in Kharkov the local crematorium does not have enough capacity, so mobile cremation units have been brought into the city, a captured Ukrainian border guard told Russian forces." Sputnik
Air defenses shoot down ballistic missiles and drones in Russia’s attack on Ukraine
"Russian forces launched an overnight and early-morning attack on Ukraine on Jan. 18, using
four Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 39 Shahed combat drones, along with various decoy UAVs.
According to Ukraine’s Air Force, air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles over Kyiv Oblast. Additionally, 24 drones were destroyed over Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Donetsk oblasts.
Fourteen Russian decoy drones were lost from radar detection without causing damage." NV
According to Ukraine’s Air Force, air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles over Kyiv Oblast. Additionally, 24 drones were destroyed over Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Donetsk oblasts.
Fourteen Russian decoy drones were lost from radar detection without causing damage." NV
Iran-backed rebels fire bomb at Israeli defense ministry hours before ceasefire
"Yemen-based Houthi rebels said they fired a ballistic missile targeting Israel's defense
ministry.
The missile triggered sirens in central Israel early Saturday. Israel's military said there was minor damage from falling shrapnel." MS
The missile triggered sirens in central Israel early Saturday. Israel's military said there was minor damage from falling shrapnel." MS
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces hit oil depot in Russia's Kaluga Oblast
Venezuela grapples with economic collapse
"The ongoing financial crisis — arguably the population’s greatest source of discontent — persists despite a modest reactivation of consumption. Crisis and political conflict remain
intertwined, and after a decade of catastrophic governance and escalating tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, the Maduro government now faces an especially turbulent period.
The evidence of electoral fraud, which Maduro has been unable to convincingly refute, have heightened international pressure.....the damage to Venezuela’s productive and social fabric had already been done. The socioeconomic collapse experienced between 2014 and 2020, during Maduro’s presidency, delivered a devastating blow to the nation’s economic framework. This trauma has left many Venezuelans struggling to fully recover from its far-reaching effects. Venezuela’s economy contracted by more than 80%. The local industrial sector was decimated, and now operates at just 30% of its capacity." MS
The evidence of electoral fraud, which Maduro has been unable to convincingly refute, have heightened international pressure.....the damage to Venezuela’s productive and social fabric had already been done. The socioeconomic collapse experienced between 2014 and 2020, during Maduro’s presidency, delivered a devastating blow to the nation’s economic framework. This trauma has left many Venezuelans struggling to fully recover from its far-reaching effects. Venezuela’s economy contracted by more than 80%. The local industrial sector was decimated, and now operates at just 30% of its capacity." MS
Swedish Troops Arrive in Latvia in Largest Deployment for NATO
141 combat clashes at front in past day, Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors remain hottest
"141 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded at the frontline, with the enemy attacking most actively in the Pokrovsk sector and Russia’s Kursk region.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy did not conduct any active operations yesterday.
The number of combat engagements in the Kupiansk sector reached eight over the past day. The Ukrainian forces repelled enemy attacks in the areas of Petropavlivka, Holubivka, Zahryzove and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian forces thwarted 13 Russian attacks. The invaders concentrated their main efforts in the areas of Kopanky, Novoserhiivka, Hrekivka, Zelenyi Hai, Makiivka, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, Novoplatonivka, Terny and Zarichne.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attacked five times in the areas of Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske and Ivan-Daryivka.
The Ukrainian forces stopped seven attempts of the invaders to advance toward Pryvillia, Bila Hora, Hryhorivka and Chasiv Yar in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy attempted to advance 14 times in the areas of Krymske, Leonidivka, Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 53 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector over the past day. Russian troops were most active near Zelene Pole, Yelyzavetivka, Myroliubivka, Vodiane Druhe, Promin, Lysivka, Novyi Trud, Pokrovsk, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Slovianka, Petropavlivka, Andriivka, Ulakly, Kurakhove, Dachne and Yantarne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the defense forces continue to hold back the enemy. In the areas of Kostiantynopil, Velyka Novosilka and Vremivka, Russians tried to break through Ukrainian defensive lines 11 times.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy did not conduct any active operations yesterday.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attempted to attack Novodanylivka but had no success.
In the Prydniprovskyi sector, the enemy made four unsuccessful attempts to capture the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
On the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy maintains a military presence, conducts reconnaissance activities and artillery shelling." Ukrin
The number of combat engagements in the Kupiansk sector reached eight over the past day. The Ukrainian forces repelled enemy attacks in the areas of Petropavlivka, Holubivka, Zahryzove and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian forces thwarted 13 Russian attacks. The invaders concentrated their main efforts in the areas of Kopanky, Novoserhiivka, Hrekivka, Zelenyi Hai, Makiivka, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, Novoplatonivka, Terny and Zarichne.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attacked five times in the areas of Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske and Ivan-Daryivka.
The Ukrainian forces stopped seven attempts of the invaders to advance toward Pryvillia, Bila Hora, Hryhorivka and Chasiv Yar in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy attempted to advance 14 times in the areas of Krymske, Leonidivka, Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 53 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector over the past day. Russian troops were most active near Zelene Pole, Yelyzavetivka, Myroliubivka, Vodiane Druhe, Promin, Lysivka, Novyi Trud, Pokrovsk, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Slovianka, Petropavlivka, Andriivka, Ulakly, Kurakhove, Dachne and Yantarne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the defense forces continue to hold back the enemy. In the areas of Kostiantynopil, Velyka Novosilka and Vremivka, Russians tried to break through Ukrainian defensive lines 11 times.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy did not conduct any active operations yesterday.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attempted to attack Novodanylivka but had no success.
In the Prydniprovskyi sector, the enemy made four unsuccessful attempts to capture the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
On the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy maintains a military presence, conducts reconnaissance activities and artillery shelling." Ukrin
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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