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This is the incredible moment rescue workers pull a woman alive from the rubble of a building that collapsed on top of her in the devastating Turkish earthquake. Footage filmed by rescue workers shows the survivor wrapped in a blanket on a stretcher as she is carried out of the flattened building. The torchlit footage was filmed in the middle of the night on 6th February as temperatures dropped below zero. As the stretcher-bearers pick their way carefully through the mountain of debris, other rescue workers can be seen standing ready to catch her if they stumble. Officials did not release her name. Newsflash obtained the footage from the Ministry of National Defence of Turkey this morning (8th February). The ministry said: "The Search and Rescue Division of the 5th Corps Command, the Search and Rescue Division of the Engineering Regiment, pulled a female citizen alive from the rubble in Kirikhan, Hatay." Hatay is among 10 of Turkey's 81 provinces to be affected by the double earthquake of magnitudes 7.8 and 7.6 that first struck the country early on 6th February. It has killed 8,574 and injured 49,133 in Turkey, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The total death toll now exceeds 11,000, with more than 2,530 dead in Syria. World Health Organization officials have warned that it could reach 20,000.

Emergency services are working round the clock to make sure materials are distributed to the earthquake zone in Turkey. Newsflash obtain this video from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence showing soldiers working round the clock to fly out aid to Adana from where it is then distributed to earthquake victims on 8th February.

These images show Ukrainian border guards hitting a group of Russian soldiers in the suburbs of Bakhmut. The footage begins by showing Ukrainian ordnance hitting an area with at least four Russian soldiers in it and causing them to retreat. A second strike by Ukrainian forces appears to hit two of the Russian soldiers, causing them to fall to the ground. One of the Russian soldiers can then be seen attempting to crawl away, with the other left lying on the ground. Two of the Russian soldiers can then be seen dragging him to cover as the footage ends. The images were obtained from the State Border Service of Ukraine on Wednesday, 8th February, along with a statement saying: "Near Bakhmut, the border guards fired mortars at the Rashist troops. "On the outskirts of Bakhmut, the air reconnaissance of the border guards detected the advance of enemy assault groups towards our positions. "Our defenders fired mortar fire at the enemy. As a result, one enemy soldier was eliminated, four were wounded." In another direction, 3 more enemy infantry groups were moving to attack our positions. Mortar calculations of the border guards worked against the enemy and eliminated part of the militants. Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 350th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 8th February 2023, Russia had lost about 134,100 personnel, 3,253 tanks, 6,458 armoured combat vehicles, 2,236 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 228 air defence systems, 295 warplanes, 285 helicopters, 1,961 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,112 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 211 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday that the previous 24 hours had been the most deadly in the war so far for Russian soldiers. Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark have issued a joint statement saying that they will provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 main battle tanks. The defence ministers of the three countries said in the statement that sending Ukraine the refurbished, older tanks was “to support Ukraine in their endeavour to withstand Russian aggression” and that the war machines would be delivered to Ukraine “within the coming months”. The Ministry of Defence of Germany has said that some Leopard 2 main battle tanks will be ready for Ukraine by the end of March. The head of the German defence company Rheinmetall has also said that it plans to send 20 to 25 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine this year. Ihor Klymenko has become the new Ukrainian Minister of Interior Affairs and Vasily Malyuk has become the new head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the country’s main intelligence and security agency, after their appointments were approved by the Ukraine’s Parliament. Ukraine’s top national security official, Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s national security and defence council, has said that he believes Kyiv will eventually be supplied with American F-16 fighter jets and that it was “only a matter of time”. Danilov also suggested that Ukraine could strike Russia on its own territory, beyond occupied Ukraine. The UK Ministry of Defence has said that Russia “lacks the munitions and manoeuvre units required for successful offensives”. The UK MoD added: “Senior commanders likely make plans requiring undermanned, inexperienced units to achieve unrealistic objectives due to political and profession pressure.” The Minister of Defence of Russia, Sergei Shoigu, has said that Western weaponry supplied to Kyiv is “dragging” NATO into the conflict, which could lead to an “unpredictable level of escalation”.

This is the heroic moment rescue workers risk being crushed under tonnes of rubble to pull a survivor from a collapsed building in the Turkish earthquake. The rescuers burrowed under smashed concrete, glass, and steel to strap a trapped woman to a stretcher. Then - as seen in this footage - she pulled inch by inch to safety outside. As the footage shows, the remains of the building in Adiyaman look as if they could collapse at any time, crushing whatever is underneath them. The young woman - named by officials as Kubra Ecrin Kilinc - was taken to hospital for treatment. At the time of reporting, works were ongoing to free those still trapped. Newsflash obtained the footage from the Ministry of National Defence of Turkey this morning (8th February). The ministry said: "We are with our citizens from the first moment. "Our Engineering School Search and Rescue Teams contacted four people under the rubble in Adiyaman. "While our young woman named Kubra Ecrin Kilinc was rescued alive, the efforts to save our other three citizens are continuing." Adiyaman and nine more of Turkey's 81 provinces have been affected by the double earthquake of magnitudes 7.8 and 7.6 that first struck early on 6th February. It has killed 8,574 and injured 49,133 in Turkey, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The total death toll now exceeds 11,000, with more than 2,530 dead in Syria. World Health Organization officials have warned that it could reach 20,000.

People injured during the Turkish earthquake are being airlifted to other parts of the country where they can be more properly looked after. The Turkish Air Force has been working round the clock to fly and aid supplies and fly out the survivors to hospitals elsewhere. They have also been taking people who have lost their homes to other regions where they can be temporarily accommodated. This video shows a Turkish Air Force plane arriving in the capital Ankara bringing survivors of the tragedy from Adana and Malatya.

An ancient solid gold necklace fragment found in Israel could have belonged to a wealthy family at the time of the Roman occupation. Experts in Jerusalem say the treasure probably belonged to a local noble 1,600 years ago. The necklace segment is made up of two rows of solid gold beads soldered together to form a double circle. The necklace was unearthed at the City of David archaeological site by a teenage volunteer, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The archaeological site is said to be the original location of the core of the city of Jerusalem, dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. Newsflash obtained a statement from the IAA on Wednesday, 7th February, saying: "A rare gold bead from the end of the Roman era was uncovered within the Israel Antiquities Authority excavation of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David, part of the Jerusalem Walls National Park. "The gold bead, which was discovered by a volunteer, is handmade in a delicate and complicated process." The statement also quotes researchers as saying: "Whoever wore it was certainly affluent." The jewellery was found in earth removed from a substantial Roman mansion, thought to have been the home of a wealthy family. The IAA explained: "The bead was found in dirt removed from a grandiose Roman structure discovered in the Pilgrimage Road Excavation. "It was created using a unique technique that required delicate workmanship to affix tens of tiny balls together in the shape of a ring in order to create one small bead." The discovery was made by Hallel Feidman, 18, from Bnei Ayish, a "National Service volunteer who is working at the sifting project". She said: "I poured the pail onto the sieve and began to wash the material that was brought from the excavations in the City of David." She added: "And then I saw something shiny in the corner of the sieve, different, that I don’t normally see. I immediately approached the archaeologist and he confirmed that I found a gold bead. Everyone here was very excited." Dr Amir Golani, an ancient jewellery expert at the IAA, said: "Throughout all my years in archaeology, I have found gold perhaps once or twice, so to find gold jewellery is something very very special." The experts said that the bead, which survived unscathed, was probably only a small part of a necklace or bracelet that included additional beads. He added: "Whoever could afford a piece like this made from gold, was an affluent person, with means." Shlomo Greenberg and Ari Levy, Excavation Directors on behalf of the Israel Antiques Authority, said: "The bead originated in a grandiose structure which is at least 25 metres long. "The structure was built on the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David, in a building style that characterises upscale buildings. "The wealth of the building's occupants is evidenced by additional finds that were discovered in it, like imported clay vessels and a decorated mosaic floor." The statement added: "The researchers point out that it is possible that the bead was created in a period that precedes the period of the structure in which it was found, however, it is reasonable to assume that the people that lived in the structure used the bead which may have accidentally been lost when the necklace broke. "The find holds distinctive importance due to the lack of gold items found in archaeological excavations, and because beads of this style are not common, due to the unique and complex technique used to create them. The technique most probably originates from the region of Mesopotamia, where it was known from approximately 4,500 years ago." Dr Golani said: "The most interesting aspect of the bead is its unique and complex production method" He added: "A good understanding of the materials and their properties is required, as well as control over the heat, in order to on the one hand, solder the tiny balls together to create a tiny ring, while also preventing overheating which may lead all the gold to melt." Dr Golani also said: "Only a professional craftsman could produce such a bead, which is another reason that this find holds great value." The statement continued: "The use of the unique technique which came from outside of Israel, coupled with the use of gold in creating this bead, speaks to the wealth of its owner. It is possible that the bead was created in a different area and made its way to the City of David due to the extensive trade relations between Jerusalem and other regions at that time. "Another theory is that the bead was gifted to a Jerusalem resident, or, possibly due to its unique nature, the bead was passed within the family from one generation to another as an inheritance. "Similar beads have been discovered in burial caves from 2,500 years ago (end of the First Temple period) in Ketef Hinnom near the City of David, during excavations carried out by Professor Gabriel Barkay, but even those beads were made from silver. To this day, only a few dozen gold beads have been found in Israel. " Eli Escusido, Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, said: "Although it is a tiny find, it is precisely the personal, day-to-day items that manage to touch and connect us more than anything else, directly, to a certain person. "Even with today's advanced technology, creating something like this would be very complex. "A close examination of this object fills one with a deep sense of admiration for the technical skill and ability of those who came before us many centuries ago."

This is the astonishing moment a light aircraft pilot crashes his plane into a house and he survives. Footage of the crash shows the single-engined Cessna C-182 coming in low and fast before it smashes into the house. Aftermath footage - recorded near the rainforest airport in Sao Felix do Xingu, in the state of Para, northern Brazil, on Monday, 6th February - shows the plane as a crumpled heap. Amazingly the pilot survived but was injured in the smash. Local media reported that he said he had been trying the land on the runway but was unable to pull up when it was clear he was going to miss. Another person was injured when they were hit by flying rubble from the house but was released from hospital after treatment. The Regional Service for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Seripa) was informed about the crash and are investigating. There is currently no official information on the possible causes of the accident. The investigation is ongoing. The C-182 Skylane is an American four-seat, a single-engine light aeroplane built by Cessna.

These images show a Ukrainian drone destroying a Russian excavator that was digging a trench by dropping numerous bombs on it. The footage shows the Ukrainian drone dropping its first bomb right on top of it and causing a large explosion. The images then show the Ukrainian drone dropping more bombs, causing further damage to the digger. The images were obtained from the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Tuesday, 7th February, along with a statement saying: "They decided to take a bath so as not to strain to dig trenches with an excavator." Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

These images show a man who was pulled alive from the rubble in Turkey. Rescue workers and soldiers can be seen having formed a human chain to help sift through what is left of a building. The Natural Disaster Search and Rescue Battalion can be seen rescuing and taking care of the man, reportedly named Buse, in Hatay, Turkey. Newsflash obtained a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Defence on the morning of Tuesday, 7th February, saying: "Our Natural Disaster Search and Rescue Battalion in Hatay rescued our young brother named Buse from under the rubble. We send him our best wishes." Emergency workers are battling against the clock to save people from the rubble, with the international community sending in numerous experts to assist. Turkey's Vice President Fuat Oktay said this morning, on Tuesday, 7th February, that the total death toll in Turkey and Syria now exceeds 5,000 people, with 3,549 people dead in Turkey and more than 1,600 people in Syria. The total number of injured at the time of writing was 20,534 in Turkey alone. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck early on Monday morning in southern Turkey, devastating the south of the country and northern Syria, has been described by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as one of the worst disasters in decades. A second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hit the same region again at noon Monday, causing even more damage. More than 11,000 buildings have reportedly collapsed in Turkey, with damage and destruction spanning a border region of approximately 650 miles. Volunteer rescue workers in northern Syria have said that they lack the most basic equipment to rescue those trapped under the rubble of their homes.

These images show Ukrainian troops firing on Russian positions using a Rapira MT-12 anti-tank gun. The footage begins by showing the Ukrainian war machine opening fire with the images then cutting to an urban area occupied by Russian soldiers being hit. The images then show the area being hit three more times. The images were obtained from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynsky of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Tuesday, 7th February, along with a statement saying: "The calculation of the MT-12 'Rapira' of the 36th Separate Brigade of Marines named after Rear-Admiral Mykhailo Bilinskyi successfully worked on the concentration of the enemy's manpower. "Yes, the other day, anti-tank marines destroyed invading terrorists in one of the temporarily occupied settlements of Donetsk region. "Glory to the marines of Ukraine! Death to the occupiers!" The images and statement were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

These images show a man who was pulled alive from the rubble in Turkey. Rescue workers and soldiers can be seen having formed a human chain to help sift through what is left of a building. The Natural Disaster Search and Rescue Battalion can be seen rescuing and taking care of the man, reportedly named Buse, in Hatay, Turkey. Newsflash obtained a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Defence on the morning of Tuesday, 7th February, saying: "Our Natural Disaster Search and Rescue Battalion in Hatay rescued our young brother named Buse from under the rubble. We send him our best wishes." Emergency workers are battling against the clock to save people from the rubble, with the international community sending in numerous experts to assist. Turkey's Vice President Fuat Oktay said this morning, on Tuesday, 7th February, that the total death toll in Turkey and Syria now exceeds 5,000 people, with 3,549 people dead in Turkey and more than 1,600 people in Syria. The total number of injured at the time of writing was 20,534 in Turkey alone. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck early on Monday morning in southern Turkey, devastating the south of the country and northern Syria, has been described by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as one of the worst disasters in decades. A second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hit the same region again at noon Monday, causing even more damage. More than 11,000 buildings have reportedly collapsed in Turkey, with damage and destruction spanning a border region of approximately 650 miles. Volunteer rescue workers in northern Syria have said that they lack the most basic equipment to rescue those trapped under the rubble of their homes.

The video shows rescue crews from Turkey struggling to save a man trapped in the rubble after two catastrophic earthquakes demolished thousands of buildings. In the footage a soldier from the Turkish Army, also referred to as Mehmetcik, can be seen in the wreckage with the victim, and both are surrounded by debris from a flattened building. The troop additionally holds the unknown man tightly as he struggles to remain conscious due to excessive dehydration and exhaustion in the Hatay Province. Turkey's Ministry of National Defense (MSB) said in a statement obtained by Newsflash: "Last night in Hatay, our Mehmetcik, our state's institutions and organisations, and our citizens fought hard to get many earthquake victims out of the rubble." The 24-second-long video was viewed over 205,000 times after it was shared by Turkey's Ministry of National Defense (MSB) around 8.57am this morning, 7th February. The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has soared past 5,100 (3,500 in Turkey, and at least 1,600 in Syria) and is expected to rise further, according to reports. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month-long state of emergency in 10 provinces after the two earthquakes, 7.8 and 7.5-magnitudes, devastated nearly 6,000 buildings in the country. Meanwhile, as rescue efforts with over 25,000 deployed search personnel continue, emergency workers in both affected countries claim they are completely overwhelmed. Additional 70 countries had offered help in search and rescue operations. Erdogan stated that the country plans to open up hotels in Antalya in order to shelter people impacted by the quakes.

These images show how Ukrainian marines used drones to rain down bombs on Russian soldiers on the snowy battlefields of eastern Ukraine. The footage, shot from Ukrainian drones, shows a number of Russian soldiers being targeted by drone bombs. Some can be seen falling to the ground after apparently being injured as the bombs explode next to them, while others can be seen fleeing for their lives. The images were obtained from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynsky of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Saturday, 4th February, along with a statement saying: "Soldiers of the 501st Separate Battalion Of Marines masterfully dispatch the invaders after the Russian ship. "For example, in Donetsk UAV crews of the marines worked hard on Russian soldiers and delivered them tickets to the Kobzon concert." Iosif Davydovich Kobzon was a Russian singer, known for his crooner style, who died in 2018. Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

This footage shows a Ukrainian attack helicopter firing missiles at Russian military positions. The video shows the Ukrainian attack helicopter flying low over countryside while being filmed from the ground before it suddenly launches a volley of missiles at unseen targets. The images were obtained from the 18th Separate Brigade of Army Aviation named after Igor Sikorsky of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Tuesday, 7th February. The footage was also relayed by the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, along with a statement saying: "We continue to destroy the occupiers." Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

Turkish airports are working round the clock to maintain emergency supplies and personnel in devastated quake-hit regions and evacuate the injured. The creation of the air corridor has become vital to supply rescuers and equipment because of damage to roads caused by the disaster. One video of the corridor in action shows rescuers and their vehicles being loaded onto a military transporter as they work through the night to reach stricken regions. Another clip shows victims of the quake being wheeled on trolleys from a military ambulance plane into ambulances. The medivac flights are being run round the clock into airports at Ankra and Instanbul, report local media. Search and rescue teams and aid were carried into the disaster-hit regions by 37 aircraft in 154 flights. In a statement obtained from the Disaster Emergency Crisis Desk Ministry of National Defense, they confirmed that an "Air Aid Corridor" was created to transport search and rescue teams to the region. Turkey's Emergency Crisis Desk said: "Activities continued throughout the night, while search and rescue teams and their equipment and aid materials were transported to the earthquake area throughout the day. "In this context, 154 sortie support flights were made with 37 aircraft, including A400M transport aircraft. "Within the scope of the works, the injured taken from the earthquake area were also transported by planes." Officials have also used sophisticated drones to identify worst-hit areas. The ECD added: "Two Akıncı TİHAs, which were assigned to coordinate the works in disaster areas, continued their flights."

These images show a Ukrainian soldier attaching a white flight to a mortar shell before firing it at the Russians, saying to the camera that it is the only way he will ever be giving them one. In the footage, the soldier can be heard saying: "Hi, Russian propagandists! You asked us to take white flags and surrender to Russian soldiers! "So here we are, taking a white flag and giving up. This is the only way we will give up, a*seholes! "We are Russian-speaking and we protect Ukraine! "We didn’t invite you, we are not waiting for you! "So, if we need to give up, this is the only way! Watch, a*seholes!" The soldier then fires the mortar shell with the white flag on it at the Russians. The footage was obtained from the Zaporizhzhia Separate Territorial Defence Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, 5th February, along with a statement saying: "The mortarmen of the Melitopol Territorial Defence Battalion send their greetings to the Moscow propagandists and sent them the white flag they were expecting from our soldiers. "Together to victory! Glory to Ukraine!" The images and statement were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

Turkish airports are working round the clock to maintain emergency supplies and personnel in devastated quake-hit regions and evacuate the injured. The creation of the air corridor has become vital to supply rescuers and equipment because of damage to roads caused by the disaster. One video of the corridor in action shows rescuers and their vehicles being loaded onto a military transporter as they work through the night to reach stricken regions. Another clip shows victims of the quake being wheeled on trolleys from a military ambulance plane into ambulances. The medivac flights are being run round the clock into airports at Ankra and Instanbul, report local media. Search and rescue teams and aid were carried into the disaster-hit regions by 37 aircraft in 154 flights. In a statement obtained from the Disaster Emergency Crisis Desk Ministry of National Defense, they confirmed that an "Air Aid Corridor" was created to transport search and rescue teams to the region. Turkey's Emergency Crisis Desk said: "Activities continued throughout the night, while search and rescue teams and their equipment and aid materials were transported to the earthquake area throughout the day. "In this context, 154 sortie support flights were made with 37 aircraft, including A400M transport aircraft. "Within the scope of the works, the injured taken from the earthquake area were also transported by planes." Officials have also used sophisticated drones to identify worst-hit areas. The ECD added: "Two Akıncı TİHAs, which were assigned to coordinate the works in disaster areas, continued their flights."

Turkish airports are working round the clock to maintain emergency supplies and personnel in devastated quake-hit regions and evacuate the injured. The creation of the air corridor has become vital to supply rescuers and equipment because of damage to roads caused by the disaster. One video of the corridor in action shows rescuers and their vehicles being loaded onto a military transporter as they work through the night to reach stricken regions. Another clip shows victims of the quake being wheeled on trolleys from a military ambulance plane into ambulances. The medivac flights are being run round the clock into airports at Ankra and Instanbul, report local media. Search and rescue teams and aid were carried into the disaster-hit regions by 37 aircraft in 154 flights. In a statement obtained from the Disaster Emergency Crisis Desk Ministry of National Defense, they confirmed that an "Air Aid Corridor" was created to transport search and rescue teams to the region. Turkey's Emergency Crisis Desk said: "Activities continued throughout the night, while search and rescue teams and their equipment and aid materials were transported to the earthquake area throughout the day. "In this context, 154 sortie support flights were made with 37 aircraft, including A400M transport aircraft. "Within the scope of the works, the injured taken from the earthquake area were also transported by planes." Officials have also used sophisticated drones to identify worst-hit areas. The ECD added: "Two Akıncı TİHAs, which were assigned to coordinate the works in disaster areas, continued their flights."

These images show Ukrainian border guards using a kamikaze drone and artillery to take out Russian armoured vehicles and troops on the battlefield. The footage shows the soldiers and the vehicles in an urban area before they are suddenly hit by the Ukrainian weaponry. The images were obtained from the State Border Service of Ukraine on Tuesday, 7th February, along with a statement saying: "This is how border guards work in the south. "Air reconnaissance of the State Border Service of Ukraine discovered a concentration of enemy manpower and armoured vehicles. "The kamikaze drone and artillery worked well on the specified targets." Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

This footage shows Ukrainian artillery blasting a Russian dugout and forcing surviving soldiers to flee the area. The footage shows the Russian dugout being hit by Ukrainian artillery fire before two Russian soldiers can be seen emerging nearby and running away. The images were obtained from the Izium Separate Territorial Defence Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Sunday, 5th February, along with a statement saying: "How to make the occupiers run a hundred-metre race? "It is enough just to find their dugout and adjust the artillery fire of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign directly at the enemy!" They added that the two Russian soldiers "who miraculously survived, quickly ran to the rear", adding: "Let them run!" The images and statement were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

This is the moment a ginger cat dubbed "Private Ket" proudly leads Ukrainian troops through a snowy forest. The images show the ginger moggy ahead of a group of Ukrainian soldiers and a military vehicle as they make their way through a snowy, forested area. The images were obtained from the State Border Service of Ukraine on Friday, 3rd February, along with a statement saying: "Private 'Ket' takes the border guards to the briefing." Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

These images show Ukrainian troops destroying a Russian T-80 tank. The footage shows the Russian tank being hit by Ukrainian ordnance. The images then show the remains of the tank, which the footage indicates is a T-80 model, burning profusely as black smoke rises into the air. The images were obtained from the 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Kosh Chieftain Ivan Sirk of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Monday, 6th February. The images were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Tuesday, 7th February, along with a statement saying: "The 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Kosh Chieftain Ivan Sirk, reports and actively destroys the equipment of the occupiers." Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 349th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 7th February 2023, Russia had lost about 133,190 personnel, 3,245 tanks, 6,443 armoured combat vehicles, 2,232 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,107 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 208 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is making some changes to the military personnel in charge of the borders and frontlines in a bid to boost Ukraine’s defensive stance against Russia. Zelensky said on Monday evening: “We are bolstering our managerial positions.” He added: “In a number of regions, particularly those on the border or on the frontline, we will appoint leaders with military experience. Those who can show themselves to be the most effective in defending against existing threats.” Zelensky is set to visit Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s leaders and address the European Parliament. European Council Chief Charles Michel has reportedly invited the Ukrainian president to participate in a “future summit” involving the EU’s 27 members. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had launched five missile attacks and 12 air attacks within 24 hours and hit areas in southern Ukraine including Kherson. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian aircraft had launched nine strikes on Russian anti-aircraft positions and troops. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is making small advances as it attempts to encircle Bakhmut. The UK MoD said: “While multiple alternative cross-country supply routes remain available to Ukrainian forces, Bakhmut is increasingly isolated.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Ukrainian Governor of the Donetsk region, said: “The battles for the region are heating up.” Serhiy Haidai, the Ukrainian Governor of the Luhansk region, said that shelling had decreased there as “the Russians have been saving ammunition for a large-scale offensive.” Moscow is reportedly assembling additional troops in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine ahead of an expected spring offensive. Germany’s attempts to quickly put together two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks sourced from its European allies to send them to Ukraine is reportedly taking longer than expected. But German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buechner said on Monday that “Germany’s commitment stands”. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has cautioned that the world is heading towards a “wider war” over Ukraine. Speaking to the United Nations general assembly, he said: “The prospects for peace keep diminishing. The chances of further escalation and bloodshed keep growing.”

These images show Ukrainian forces practising storming enemy positions as an assault squad. The footage begins by showing Ukrainian forces arriving on training grounds in light vehicles and practising rapidly taking mock enemy positions. The video shows the Ukrainian soldiers advancing while taking cover behind the light vehicles and working on their tactics. The images were obtained from the 'East' Regional Directorate of the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Saturday, 4th February, along with a statement saying: "Recently, the 229th Separate Battalion of the Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence of the city of Kharkiv was given tactical and special training on practising the actions of an assault squad to seize enemy positions and recapture previously lost ones. "Various types of weapons were used, as well as working out of non-staff situations, such as evacuating a wounded person, repelling the approach of enemy reserves, and others. "Let's stay in line, get stronger and win! Glory to Ukraine!" Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 348th day of the war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 6th February 2023, Russia had lost about 132,160 personnel, 3,231 tanks, 6,415 armoured combat vehicles, 2,231 artillery units, 461 multiple launch rocket systems, 227 air defence systems, 294 warplanes, 284 helicopters, 1,958 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,104 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 203 units of special equipment. Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures. Ukraine’s Defence Minister, Oleksii Reznikov, is reportedly set to be replaced by the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Major General Kyrylo Budanov. This is according to Davyd Arakhamia, the head of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party in Parliament, it emerged on Sunday, 5th February. The move comes after Reznikov is increasingly embroiled in a growing scandal about financial impropriety within the Ministry of Defence and after it emerged that the ministry had been paying twice to three times supermarket food prices to supply troops on the frontlines. Kyiv is said to be bracing for a potential Russian offensive this month before the first anniversary of the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on 24th February. Speaking on Sunday, President Zelensky said: “There are already many reports that the occupiers want to do something symbolic in February to try to avenge their last year’s defeats.” He added: “We see this increased pressure in various areas of the frontline, as well as pressure in the information field.” Defence Minister Reznikov has said that Ukraine has enough reserves to hold back Russia’s forces despite having not received the latest Western military equipment. He said: “Not all of the western weaponry will arrive in time. But we are ready. We have created our resources and reserves, which we are able to deploy and with which we are able to hold back the attack.” He added: “Despite everything, we expect a possible Russian offensive in February. This is only from the point of view of symbolism; it’s not logical from a military view. Because not all of their resources are ready. But they’re doing it anyway.” Reznikov also said that Moscow was losing “500 killed and wounded every day in Bakhmut”. The British Ministry of Defence has said that Bakhmut was becoming “increasingly isolated”. The UK MoD also said that Russia now had two main routes into the town that were under threat from Ukrainian artillery, which is making it harder to supply defending Russian forces in the town. Iran and Russia are reportedly looking into building a factory in Russia that could provide over 6,000 drones for its war in Ukraine.

Drug traffickers who stitched tubes of heroin into two carpets and tried to smuggle them across Europe have been seized by police in Spain. Officers stopped the two suspects at a bus station in Barcelona after a police sniffer dog picked out their luggage in a routine stop. Inside one bag, police found two rugs specially stitched to contain strengthened tubes of heroin running through the inside. Police video footage shows an officer using a pocket knife to unpick the stitches revealing the tubes. Local media report that the pair - both Afghan nationals aged 28 and 36 - had been attempting to get the rugs through to France. The two men - one of them an asylum seeker in France - have been held in custody. Crime gangs are increasingly coming up with new ways to transport drugs between European countries, the Spanish National police said. Criminal organisations try to introduce heroin into Spain, coming from Afghanistan and Pakistan, then smuggle it into northern Europe, mainly in France and the United Kingdom. When it reaches the destination point, they ultimately treat the substance and reverse the process they used to transport it.

A young woman has been arrested in California after she was caught on camera violently assaulting a dog owner and stealing the one-month-old puppy she was carrying. The brutal dognapping involving the young dog, named Baby Moon, was caught on CCTV footage obtained by Newsflash which shows the animal's pet shop owner being violently assaulted in order to steal the dog in broad daylight on 30th January. The victim, named Rosa Munoz in local media, who runs the local Planet Pet Shop, even ended up being pepper sprayed by the attacker during the tussle. The violent altercation ended with the suspect throwing the dog's owner on the ground before running off with her one-month-old pet. The stolen puppy was a Maltipoo, a mix between the Maltese and the Poodle, with a small stature, a rounded head, and floppy ears that give them a puppy-like appearance for most of their lives. Bizarrely, another young woman who can be seen walking past them without reacting as she concentrates on what appears to be a mobile phone is now allegedly believed to have been an accomplice in the dognapping. The victim's son, Jesse Robles, told local media that Rosa suffered a broken hand while trying to protect her dog. Jesse claimed that Baby Moon was sick prior to the incident and required special food and medication. Police were able to track down the juvenile suspect, whose name and age were not revealed after numerous calls came in when footage of the attack was shared by the Bell Gardens Police Department. Soon after, they returned the pup to its rightful owners following the arrest on 3rd February. Local authorities from the Los Angeles area returned the dog to the owner, who claimed it was looking very skinny after spending days without its special treatment.