Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm second strike on Engels-2 airfield: rare fuel for strategic bombers destroyed
Fire in Engels after a UAV attack, 14 January 2025 Photo: ASTRA/Telegram The Ukrainian military has struck again at the Russian military airfield Engels-2 in Saratov region, where Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers are based. This was reported by the 14th Separate Air Force Regiment on its Telegram channel on 14 January. “As a result […]
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrives in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian government
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius Photo: Martin Meissne German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, 14 January, to discuss further military support with the Ukrainian government. The visit remained secret for security reasons, Reuters reported. Upon his arrival in the Ukrainian capital, Pistorius said he intended to assess the […]
Russia and Belarus start joint military training in Minsk
Photo: Getty Images On Tuesday, 14 January, joint headquarters exercises of the Joint Command of the regional grouping of troops (forces) of Russia and Belarus started in Minsk. According to the Ministry of Defence of Belarus on its Telegram channel, the main purpose of the exercise is to “increase the defence capability” of the so-called […]
More than 60 tankers with Russian oil blocked due to US sanctions
Tanker with Russian oil Photo: Garry2014 / Shutterstock Following the introduction of a new package of US sanctions on 10 January, nearly 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil have stopped in various parts of the world. According to Reuters, the vessels have anchored off Chinese ports, in Singapore, the Baltic Sea and the Russian Far […]
