UK Defence Intelligence has noted that the Russian Guard (Rosgvardia) is strengthening its resources and personnel against a background of turmoil in the internal security of Russia caused by the war against Ukraine. Source: UK Defence Intelligence review dated 7 January on Twitter, as reported by European Pravda Details: The department recalled that from October […]
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Israel says major combat in northern Gaza is over as it switches focus
The Israeli military signalled that it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza, saying it has completed dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure there, as the war against the militant group entered its fourth month. Its spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said late Saturday that forces would “continue to deepen the achievement” there, strengthen defences along […]
Israel says major combat in northern Gaza is over as it switches focus
The Israeli military signalled that it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza, saying it has completed dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure there, as the war against the militant group entered its fourth month. Its spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said late Saturday that forces would “continue to deepen the achievement” there, strengthen defences along […]
Lululemon founder’s remarks have some DEI experts calling for boycotts to combat ‘regressive values’
ATLANTA — Outside the Lululemon shop at Ponce City Market in Atlanta on Thursday, Donna Martin, a Black woman seeking yoga gear, learned that the company’s founder, Chip Wilson, had publicly bashed the notion of the brand embracing diversity. “I don’t get it,” Martin, a project manager at a telecommunications company, said. “But I do […]
Marine amphibious combat vehicle variants will arrive
New command and control and a separate 30 mm-cannon equipped variant of the Marine Corp’s amphibious combat vehicle are expected to arrive at units in early 2024. That variant is one of four designs either fielded or under production by BAE Systems out of its York, Pennsylvania, facility, Defense News reported. The amphibious combat vehicle […]
56 combat clashes over past day, Russia tries to attack on 4 fronts – General Staff
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported that the Russians tried to attack on four fronts over the past 24 hours. It was also specified that the Russians used 135 weapons to conduct an airstrike earlier today. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: “According to […]
Israel pulls thousands of troops from Gaza as combat focuses on southern city
Thousands of Israeli soldiers are being moved out of the Gaza Strip, the military said on Monday, in the first significant drawdown of troops since the war began as forces continued to bear down on the main city in the southern half of the enclave. The troop movement could signal that fighting is being scaled […]
Israel pulls thousands of troops from Gaza as combat focuses on southern city
Thousands of Israeli soldiers are being moved out of the Gaza Strip, the military said on Monday, in the first significant drawdown of troops since the war began as forces continued to bear down on the main city in the southern half of the enclave. The troop movement could signal that fighting is being scaled […]
Zelenskyy visits Avdiivka, discusses combat situation with servicemen
On 29 December, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy published a video from Avdiivka, where he brought up the situation with defence lines and needs of the military units, and awarded the soldiers. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Details: The President visited the positions of the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Marko Bezruchko. The commander of […]
80 combat engagements took place on 26 December – General Staff
A total of 80 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian occupiers took place at the front on 26 December 2023. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 27 December Details: A total of 80 combat engagements took place over the past day. The Russians launched […]
Ukrainian combat medic explains why F-16s fall short in ensuring ‘golden hour’ for evacuating wounded
NATO armies are rethinking pre-hospital care strategies due to Ukraine, Mariia Nazarova, a tactical medicine instructor, explained in an interview with NV on Dec. 26. The anticipated delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is unlikely to ensure the provision of the so-called ‘golden hour’ — the critical period after an injury when qualified medical […]
Egypt floats bid to end Israel-Hamas war as Netanyahu vows to expand Gaza combat
Israel and Hamas have given cool public receptions to an Egyptian proposal to end their bitter war. But the longstanding enemies stopped short of rejecting the plan altogether, raising the possibility of a new round of diplomacy to halt a devastating Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip. The Egyptian plan calls for a phased hostage […]