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Ukrainian forces have carried out an innovative drone operation aimed at destroying a strategic bridge controlled by Russian troops over the Dnieper River, in a campaign that officials say could shape the future of warfare, reports The Telegraph. The mission, which took place at the beginning of last year but was only revealed now, involved a two-month campaign using British heavy transport drones, the Malloy T-150. The bridge, which crossed a branch of the Dnieper called Konka, represented an essential supply route for Russian forces launching attacks on the city of Kherson, under Ukrainian control. Despite repeated attempts to destroy…
A leader of an organized crime group from Budapest, Laszlo Kovacs, claims that in the 1990s he regularly transported money originating from the network of mobster Semion Moghilevich to high-ranking officials in Hungary, including the current Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The revelations appear in an investigation published by The Insider and target alleged connections between the underworld, police, and political financing during the post-communist transition period. According to Kovacs, the funds would have come from the network coordinated by Semion Moghilevich, considered at that time one of the most influential leaders of organized crime in Eastern Europe. The former mobster…
Iran has once again blocked the Strait of Hormuz and is asking Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon. The armistice negotiated by Donald Trump is about to be annulled after just a few hours, which has triggered harsh reactions in Washington. Iran has once again halted transit through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the measure is a direct response to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, which has shattered the fragile truce negotiated by Donald Trump. In Washington, both Republicans and Democrats criticize what they consider to be an agreement built on concessions and a lack of coordination with key allies.…
According to the investigation, 15 embassy employees are connected with the intelligence services, and another six could have such connections. The conclusion was drawn after analyzing databases originating from information leaks over several years. In total, according to the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 47 people are working at the Russian embassy. The publication also provides specific examples: Journalists note that some employees do not have direct confirmed links with special services, however, clues such as home addresses, studies, or previous workplaces suggest possible connections. According to the same investigation, the involvement of Russian special services in the activity of…
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States and its allies, threatening with prolonged disruptions of the global energy supply if Washington crosses what Tehran has termed “red lines,” according to a statement broadcast on state television, reports AFP. “The Guardians of the Revolution once again assert that if the American terrorist army crosses the red lines, our response will exceed the boundaries of the region,” the statement reads, signaling the possibility of an escalation of the conflict beyond the Middle East. The IRGC added that it will target key infrastructure…
The Ukrainian Naval Forces have confirmed a high-tech anti-ship missile attack, made in Sweden, that targeted an oil platform occupied by Russian forces in the Black Sea, according to an official statement published on Monday, reports Kyiv Post. A video clip released by the Ukrainian navy showed at least two missiles hitting the Sivaș platform, a platform located about 60-80 kilometers northwest of Crimea. The footage shows powerful explosions on the main deck of the platform at night, while other images capture drone attacks and kamikaze boats. Russian forces were using the abandoned platform for airspace surveillance, electronic warfare, and…
The Israeli army is on alert and is prepared to launch coordinated attacks on Iran, an Israeli source told CNN on Tuesday, as the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz approaches its end. Trump threatened Iran that it would face severe consequences if it does not comply with the US request to reach an agreement and reopen the strait by 20:00 ET Tuesday, risking the destruction of power plants and other civil infrastructure. An Israeli security source told CNN that detailed plans have been prepared for a joint US-Israel operation, against…
The Supreme Leader of Iran is in a “state of unconsciousness” in the holy city and is incapable of leading the war-torn country, according to a report by intelligence services, quoted by Daily Mail. An assessment that appears to be based on American and Israeli information indicates that Mojtaba Khamenei is hospitalized for a “serious” medical condition in the religious city of Qom. Khamenei, aged 56, has not been seen in public since he took over the supreme leader role from his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on the first day of the war. The regime had previously…
Russia will be able to establish its own “sovereign territories” on the Moon as part of the federal project “Space Sciences”. The announcement was made by Sergei Chernishev, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Director of the N. Zhukovsky Central Institute of Aerohydrodynamics, during a meeting of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) dedicated to space exploration, as cited by Moscow Times. “The lunar program will allow Russia to remain among the main space powers actively exploring the Moon. It will provide new knowledge and technologies for lunar exploration. And, ultimately, it will enable…
The Vice President of the USA, JD Vance, has repeatedly criticized what he called an unprecedented and “shameful” external interference in the Hungarian parliamentary elections, while at the same time, expressing strong support for Viktor Orbán. Without any hesitation, he went from criticizing the “bureaucrats” of Europe for “one of the most serious examples of foreign electoral interference” he had ever seen, and accusing them of trying to “destroy Hungary’s economy”, to saying that he is “here to help him in this electoral campaign” and expecting Orbán to win Sunday’s vote, writes The Guardian. Vance stated that he sees Orbán…