Soviet-era cosmonaut Vyacheslav Zudov, whose failed docking with a Russian space station ended with the first and only emergency splashdown in a Soyuz spacecraft, has died at the age of 82. Zudov’s death on Wednesday (June 12) was reported by Roscosmos, Russia’s federal space corporation. “[His] two-day spaceflight became, without exaggeration, dramatic,” read a statement […]
The US has purchased 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan for $1.5m, the Kyiv Post reports. Kazakhstan, a historic ally of Russia, is engaging more with Western nations. The planes may be used for spare parts or deployed as decoys in conflict regions. The US has acquired 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, the Kyiv […]
An American sniper in Ukraine said his unit prefers AK-74 rifles over Western ones. That’s partly because they can get more bullets when they attack a Russian position. Ammunition and other supplies from the West have dried up, leaving Ukraine running short. An American veteran fighting in Ukraine said soldiers in his unit prefer to […]
Soviet-era cosmonaut Vladimir Aksyonov, who flew into space twice — once aboard a refurbished spacecraft and then on the first crewed test of a new model — has died at the age of 89. Aksyonov’s death on Tuesday (April 9) was announced by Roscosmos, Russia’s federal space corporation. “On behalf of the Roscosmos state corporation […]
The Tank Museum in Dorset, England, is helping Ukraine in its fight against Russia. In collaboration with Cook Defense Systems, they are working to produce replacement tracks for tanks. The Museum has an archive of repair manuals for Ukraine’s Soviet-era tanks and armored vehicles. A tank museum in England is helping Ukrainians in the fight […]
KUCOVA, Albania (Reuters) – NATO member Albania, which has no fighter jets of its own, opened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base to serve NATO aircraft on Monday amid an increased threat from Russia, Prime Minister Edi Rama said. NATO has spent over 50 million euros ($54.26 million) on the Kucova Air Base to bolster its […]
Estonia’s prime minister has been put on a wanted list in Russia because of her efforts to remove Soviet-era monuments in the Baltic nation, officials have said as tensions between Russia and the West soar amid the war in Ukraine. The name of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas appeared on the Russian Interior Ministry’s list of […]
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Estonia’s prime minister has been put on a wanted list in Russia because of her efforts to remove Soviet-era World War II monuments in the Baltic nation, officials said Tuesday as tensions between Russia and the West soar amid the war in Ukraine. The name of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas appeared […]
Heating systems are breaking down in Russia’s harsh winter, leaving many people freezing. Much of Russia’s Soviet-era infrastructure needs modernizing. But Russia is splurging on war rather than public utilities. Heating systems are breaking down in Russia’s harsh winter, leaving many people freezing as Moscow continues to spend on its war in Ukraine. Parts of Russia […]
Two Siberian airlines in Russia are seeking to extend the service life of Soviet-era planes. The Antonov An-24 and An-26 aircraft are small planes that are no longer in production. Russian airlines face problems procuring parts and equipment amid sweeping sanctions over the country’s war in Ukraine. Two Siberian airlines in Russia — Angara Airlines and […]