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Retired Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell discusses the situation in Bakhmut and why Russia is making slow progress trying to take the city. In the latest developments of the ongoing conflict in the Bakhmut region, reports are indicating a significant number of casualties among Russian forces, coupled with slow progress in their efforts to gain control of the area. Despite their advanced military technology and tactics, the opposing forces have proven to be a formidable challenge, leading to heavy losses for the Russian military. This situation has sparked a heated debate among military analysts, with some questioning the effectiveness of Russia's strategy and calling for a reevaluation of their tactics. The situation remains fluid and it remains to be seen how the conflict will ultimately play out. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story

Sky's Military Analyst, Professor Michael Clarke looks at how Russia is deploying swarms of drones to attack Ukrainian cities. The drones are cheap to make - just $20,000 each compared to $300,000 per missile. Meanwhile, Ukraine has imposed a news blackout in the south of the country amid an ongoing military operation. The international community is keeping a close eye on the situation, with many speculating that this could mark a turning point in the war. The lack of information has only fueled speculation and rumors, leading to widespread concern among the public. We will continue to monitor the situation and bring you the latest updates as soon as they become available. Stay tuned for more on this developing story.

Sky's Defence and Security Analyst, Professor Michael Clarke assess where Russian forces are making gains across Ukraine. Data from the Institute for the Study of War, shared with Sky News, shows detail of where Russia has reinforced it's positions near Kherson ahead of a potential Ukrainian strike. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has seen Russia making gains in several regions in the country's east. Over the past few years, pro-Russian separatists have been fighting Ukrainian government forces in the Donbass region, which is made up of the two provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk. The fighting has resulted in a de facto partition of the region, with the separatists controlling a significant portion of the territory. In recent months, there have been reports of a buildup of Russian military forces along the border with Ukraine, fueling concerns about a possible escalation of the conflict. Despite several ceasefires and peace agreements, the violence in the Donbass region has continued and has resulted in a large number of casualties and displacement of civilians. While the exact extent of Russian involvement in the conflict remains a matter of debate, it is widely believed that the separatists are receiving support from Moscow, including military equipment and personnel. The ongoing conflict has had a significant impact on the local population, with many civilians caught in the crossfire and facing difficulties accessing basic necessities such as food, water, and healthcare.

Defence and Security Analyst Professor Michael Clarke analyses the situation in the Baltic Sea concerning the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and gives an update on the mobilisation of both Russian and Ukrainian forces in Ukraine. The Ukrainian War has escalated to a new level as the crisis has reached the Baltic region. Tensions are running high as military forces clash and the international community struggles to find a solution to the conflict. The situation is highly volatile and has the potential to escalate further, putting the entire region at risk. In this video, we will provide an in-depth analysis of the latest developments and what they mean for the future of the Baltic region and the world

Russian forces are in danger of being cut off in the south of Ukraine by advancing Ukrainian forces, according to a Sky News military analyst. Ed Arnold, a former British Army and NATO officer, and research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, says the Ukrainians are focussing on cutting communication lines between Russian soldiers, forcing them to retreat. Breaking News: Russia faces a potential crisis as reports indicate that over 15,000 troops may be cut off. The situation is developing and details are scarce, but sources suggest that these troops could be stranded in a hostile environment without proper support. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story and its impact on the international community.

Sky's Alex Crawford reports from Yampil in Donetsk where the Russians are in retreat and are being hunted down by Ukrainian forces. Join us as we uncover the devastating aftermath of the Russian retreat. Locals share their heart-wrenching stories of the horrors left in its wake, showcasing the devastating impact it had on their communities. From destroyed homes and buildings, to contaminated land and water sources, this retreat has left a permanent scar on the land and its people. This is a must-watch for anyone looking to understand the devastating consequences of conflict and the importance of peace and stability. Get ready to be moved and inspired to take action for a better future. Click the play button now!

The Russian military says it shot down a Ukrainian drone at an airbase deep inside Russia - and that three servicemen were killed by falling debris. Breaking News: Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Airbase! In a dramatic turn of events, a Ukrainian drone has reportedly hit a Russian airbase causing significant damage. The strike has sparked tensions between the two nations and raised concerns about the escalation of violence in the region. This latest development comes amid ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists in Eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has stated that the drone strike was a targeted operation against military targets in response to recent aggression by Russian forces. The extent of the damage and casualties is yet to be determined, but witnesses on the ground report that several buildings were hit and a large fire broke out. The situation is rapidly evolving, and more updates are expected in the coming hours. Stay tuned for more information on this developing story

Sky's Alex Crawford reports from Yampil in Donetsk where the Russians are in retreat and are being hunted down by Ukrainian forces. Join us as we take a closer look at the aftermath of the Russian retreat in a small town. The once thriving community is now left in ruins and its residents struggle to cope with the horrors left behind. From destroyed homes to contaminated water sources, we hear first-hand accounts from the locals about their harrowing experiences and the challenges they face in rebuilding their lives. This is a story of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. Don't miss this revealing and thought-provoking look at the impact of war on a community

Defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke says Russian forces are using "barrier troops" to "shoot convicts" who are trying to retreat on the frontline. He compared the tactics to those used in the Battle for Stalingrad. In this shocking video, we bring you the disturbing reports of Russian frontline soldiers being shot for retreating. This horrific incident sheds light on the harsh reality of war and the brutal measures taken to maintain control and discipline among the troops. The footage depicts the tragic consequences of soldiers forced to make impossible choices in the line of duty. This video serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military and the importance of supporting and caring for our veterans. Watch this disturbing footage and join us in honoring the memory of those who lost their lives while serving their country.

Ukraine has released extraordinary video footage that appears to show Russian fighters dragging their badly wounded commander away from the battlefield, and then beating him violently with what appear to be shovels. A Ukrainian drone captured the incident near the eastern city of Bakhmut, where intense fighting has been raging for months. It was released on Ukrainian social media channels on Monday. Speaking in his nightly address, Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said Ukrainian units were repelling repeated Russian attempts to encircle Bakhmut and break through its defences The conflict began with the Ukrainian Revolution of 2014, which saw the ousting of the pro-Russian President Yanukovych and the rise of a new pro-Western government in Kiev. This sparked a military intervention by Russia, which annexed Crimea and supported separatist rebels in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.

Russia announced on March 29 it would scale back its assault on Kyiv. But in the village of Moshchun, just 20 miles north of the capital, the battle raged on. "The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has taken a devastating toll on the people caught in the crossfire. The front lines of the war have witnessed unspeakable brutality, with innocent civilians caught in the midst of the violence. In this video, we take a closer look at the impact of the conflict on the Ukrainian people and explore the human cost of war. Through first-hand accounts and powerful footage, we shed light on the daily struggles and hardships faced by those living on the front lines. Join us as we bring attention to the urgent need for peace in Ukraine and call for an end to the violence."

The war in Ukraine has entered a new stage. As villagers around Kiyv emerge from a month-long occupation, telling stories of war crimes, Putin’s army is pummeling the East of the country. The Donbas region has been hit with constant shelling, making civilian evacuations deadly. VICE News travelled to Donbas to witness the evacuation of civilians in the encircled town of Severodonetsk, and the impossible choice civilians hiding in shelters have to make: stay and risk being buried alive, or leave everything behind. This Russian-speaking region of Ukraine presents a more challenging battleground, one where Ukraine must contend with enemies from within, indoctrinated by the Russian neighbor’s influence.VICE News followed police investigators in their painstaking task of discerning friend from foe in a battleground where the stakes couldn’t be higher. "The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. In this video, we will delve into the next phase of Russia's war in Ukraine, examining the current state of the conflict and what can be expected in the near future. From military actions to political strategies, we'll provide a comprehensive overview of the situation. Stay tuned to learn more about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and what it means for the region and beyond. #RussiaWarInUkraine #UkraineConflict #NextPhase"

They were trying to escape the wreckage of what was once their homes when they came under direct attack. In Irpin, just outside Kyiv, at least three members of a family - including children - were killed. To the south, renewed Russian shelling forced the Red Cross to abandon a second attempt to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol. President Zelenskyy appealed to the West again to enforce a no-fly zone, something they have refused to do, but today US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said they have given the green light to Nato countries to provide fighter jets to Ukraine. The Mauripol evacuation being halted for the second time: "Breaking news from the conflict-ridden region of Mauripol - the evacuation of civilians has been halted for the second time. In this video, we will bring you the latest updates on the situation and discuss the reasons behind this latest development. As the conflict continues to escalate, it is more important than ever to stay informed and understand the impact it is having on the local population. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Mauripol evacuation."

In the freezing, muddy trenches of the Ukrainian front lines - the scenes are reminiscent of the first world war. A bitter fight between Russia and Ukraine for every inch of territory - with troops under almost constant fire. The Russians remain in control of the city of Donetsk in the illegally annexed Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. But fighting continues to the west of the city as Ukrainian forces defend positions to prevent Russian advances. Our international editor Lindsey Hilsum travelled to the Ukranian forward positions to the east of the strategic town of Krasnohorivka just a few kilometres west of Donetsk and spent the day with the 79th Air Assault brigade, who are digging in for a long, cold winter She joins us now from the city of Kramatorsk, which has been hit repeatedly by Russian missiles in recent days. "Experience the harsh reality of war in Ukraine's freezing trenches. Join us as we take you on a journey through the battlefields of Eastern Ukraine, where soldiers brave the elements and defend their country against ongoing conflict. With temperatures plummeting to sub-zero levels, these soldiers must withstand not only the enemy, but also the biting cold. Discover the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian military as they fight to protect their nation and their people. This is a story of bravery, sacrifice, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Don't miss this powerful and moving look at the men and women on the front lines in Ukraine."

Athletic Interest is a video essay series that investigates business stories from the world of sports. "Get ready for an exciting match between two of the world's largest nations, as the United States takes on China in an international friendly game of football. Watch as these talented teams face off on the pitch, showing off their skills and determination as they strive for victory. With breathtaking dribbles, powerful shots, and tense moments, this match is sure to be a treat for fans of the beautiful game. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the action as the US and China go head to head in this unforgettable match!"

Sky News' Alex Rossi was reporting from the city of Mariupol in south-eastern Ukraine when the area came under fire. The crisis has sparked international attention and concern, with multiple rounds of negotiations and peace agreements being proposed but ultimately failing to bring a resolution to the conflict. The situation remains tense, with sporadic outbreaks of violence and human rights abuses being reported

INCREDIBLE drone footage shows the moment a massive Russian convoy was attacked by a single Ukrainian tank. Footage captured by a Ukrainian military drone shows a Ukrainian tank carrying out an ambush on a Russian column as it moved through Nova Basan, east of Kyiv, which was recaptured by Ukrainian forces on April 1. Much of the battle to retake the town took place on March 31 and involved members of the Dmytro Korchynsky Brotherhood Battalion, or the Bratstvo (Brotherhood) Battalion, which released this footage on Wednesday with Russian and Ukrainian flag images added over the vehicles. At least eight vehicles are marked Russian and just one is marked Ukrainian. Following the attack, images of damaged and burned-out Russian vehicles littering the town were posted online by residents, photographers travelling with the Bratstvo Battalion, and by Ukrainian reporters who visited Nova Basan after the Russian withdrawal. The Bratstvo Battalion was formed on February 24 by Dmytro Korchynsky, a fringe political figure and writer based in Kyiv. His Bratstvo political party has been described as an ultranationalist Orthodox Christian organization, according to a profile published by The Intercept in 2015. In a video announcing the formation of the battalion, Korchynsky said it was accepting recruits “to participate in the defense of Ukraine.” Travelling with Bratstvo Battalion was Oleksiy Seredyuk, an activist running Korchynsky’s online media arm, World Bratstvo TV, and who was documenting the battalion’s activities. On March 31, Seredyuk posted a video of troops being welcomed by residents of Nova Basan as they entered the town on foot. Walking alongside Seredyuk in that video, and several others he has posted on social media during the conflict, was Vita Zavirukha, an ultranationalist female soldier known in Ukraine for her high-profile involvement in neo-Nazi groups. Zavirukha gained notoriety in 2016 she was tried for involvement in the killing of three police officers. The conflict in Ukraine, also known as the War in Donbass, is a ongoing conflict in the easternmost region of Ukraine. It started in 2014, after a series of protests in the Ukrainian capital Kiev known as the Euromaidan Revolution, led to the ousting of the Ukrainian President and a shift towards closer ties with the West. This was met with resistance from pro-Russian separatists in the Donbass region, who declared independence and sparked a conflict with the Ukrainian government. Since then, fighting between Ukrainian government forces and the pro-Russian separatists has claimed thousands of lives and displaced over a million people. Efforts to bring an end to the conflict, including several ceasefires and peace negotiations, have so far been unsuccessful in bringing a lasting solution. The conflict remains a complex and sensitive issue, with both sides blaming each other for the violence and the international community divided on how to resolve the crisis.

The devastation and destruction rained down on Ukraine by the Russian forces has taken many civilian lives. President Putin insists that only military targets are being attacked but many ordinary people, often trying to flee the violence, have been killed. How that happens was made terrifyingly clear to one of our Sky News teams reporting from there this week. Russian forces were nowhere to be seen as Stuart Ramsay’s team carefully drove through a town near Kiyv on Monday afternoon. But, without warning, they came under heavy and sustained gunfire from what the Ukrainians believe to be a Russian reconnaissance squad. "In this shocking video, Ukrainian soldiers on a routine patrol in the disputed region of Crimea are suddenly ambushed by Russian forces. The footage shows the soldiers desperately trying to defend themselves as they are surrounded by heavily armed Russian troops. The intense firefight lasted for several minutes, leaving several Ukrainian soldiers injured and captured. This brazen act of aggression by the Russian military has sparked international outrage and further escalated tensions between the two countries. Watch as we bring you the latest updates on this developing situation."

The major party color schemes, and the terms “red state” and "blue state," are actually a recent phenomenon. The use of red to represent Republicans and blue to represent Democrats in the United States is a widely recognized convention in American politics. This convention has its roots in the TV networks' coverage of the 2000 presidential election, where red was used to represent states won by Republican candidate George W. Bush and blue was used to represent states won by Democratic candidate Al Gore. Since then, the association of red with Republicans and blue with Democrats has become firmly established in the public consciousness and is now used by many news organizations, political analysts, and mapping platforms to represent the two major political parties in the United States.

And why the US and China are fighting over silicon in the first place. Microchips were first invented in the US in the 1950s, after which their use rapidly expanded worldwide. Since then, the supply chain for these chips has grown and spread to include countries in Europe and Asia. And while some countries have caught up to the US's edge in making these advanced chips, China still falls far behind despite multiple attempts to gain an advantage.

Many countries around the world have, on paper...seemingly recovered from the economic collapse that occurred last year. Unemployment rates are getting closer to normal, the number of business bankruptcies has hit a 2 year low, and the stock market is at an all time high? On the surface, this seems great. But in reality, we are actually going through the biggest and scariest economic experiment in history. An experiment which could help bring us into a golden age of a new kind of economy...or it could bring us into a new dark age that the world has never seen before. In the 7th century in China, copper coins were used as the main currency for chinese merchants. But these merchants at the time, began running into a problem. You see, these coins were quite heavy and many of them could be used for a single transaction, which was quite inconvenient for carrying around a city. So to combat this problem, Chinese merchants came up with the idea. What if they just deposited these heavy coins with a person or business, and received a piece of paper called, a promissory note, or banknote, in return? That way merchants would not have to carry around large amounts of heavy coins all day, and they can be safely stored at a single location. And thus the primitive form of paper money was born, and was implemented throughout the currency system in China. After a few centuries of using this type of currency system, the Chinese government noticed something strange.You see, a copper shortage caused the government to issue more of these promissory notes and less copper coins. And during this time, the government saw a massive boost to its economy, allowing for the government to spend more on things like military and infrastructure. So, they ran an economic experiment that would become very important to what we are experiencing today. The chinese government declared that their new form of paper currency, was considered a public monopoly owned by the government. This allowed the ancient chinese government to completely control its own currency. And for a couple hundred years, the governments ability to print money on command, and control inflation, worked well. But little did they know, a global threat was emerging out of central asia, that would change the course of history. A man named Temujin had recently united the Mongol Tribes in the year 1206, and then became known as Genghis Khan. He soon launched the largest military conquest in human history, with his successors eventually taking over China and forming the yuan dynasty in 1271. During the Yuan Dynasty, the newly formed Chinese/Mongol government wanted to keep spending government money to further fund their conquests. But instead of limiting their spending, or worrying about their government debt, they decided to just manufacture more and more paper money, in order to fund their military campaigns. They figured that because they were the government and had a public monopoly on its currency, they could do whatever they wanted with little or no repercussions. So they essentially revamped their paper money, turned it into the worlds first fiat currency, and started running their empire on a completely new economic theory. And for a little while it worked. But after years war in Japan, Vietnam, Burma, and Java, and years of ignoring debt and inflation, the economy of the Yuan Dynasty began to collapse. Inflation rose to 80% in the early 1300’s, their was a severe debt crisis, the population became impoverished within the span of about 5 years, and the governments theory on how printing money could solve their economic problems came crashing down. And it was this economic downfall combined with the governments inability to help its people after several natural disasters, that led to the collapse of the yuan dynasty in 1370. One such experiment that is being closely watched by economists and financial experts is the use of unprecedented levels of monetary stimulus by central banks around the world. This has included the deployment of negative interest rates, the printing of large amounts of money, and the purchasing of government bonds and other assets on a massive scale. The goal of these actions is to boost economic growth and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have also raised concerns about the long-term consequences of these policies.

from 2015, David Martin's report on the U.S. Air Force's Space Command, which is tasked with defending the satellites that we rely on in our everyday lives. America's nuclear missile fields are an essential component of the country's strategic defense system. These fields are responsible for maintaining and managing the country's intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), which are a critical part of America's nuclear deterrent.

A treasure trove of over 120,000 of Hunter Biden’s emails have revealed the president’s son was approached for a potential real estate investment meeting with Prince Andrew in 2010. Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Hunter Biden are two prominent figures in the public eye, each for different reasons.

Hear first-hand accounts from the air and ground, re-telling every memory from the day the world first witnessed the horrors of atomic warfare. Taken From Hiroshima In this video, we will delve into the events leading up to the bombing, the aftermath and the ongoing debate surrounding its morality. Through historical footage and expert analysis, we will explore the impact of the bombing on the people of Hiroshima, and its lasting legacy as a warning of the dangers of nuclear weapons. Join us as we pay homage to the victims of the bombing and explore this crucial moment in world history.

Drone footage shows the "ambush" of a Russian military convoy in Skybyn close to Kyiv. "Get a bird's eye view of the shocking moment a Russian convoy is ambushed in this dramatic drone footage. Watch as the vehicles come under attack, sending plumes of smoke into the air. This video provides a unique perspective on the violence and unrest happening in the region. Don't miss this incredible display of the power of drone technology to capture the world's most pressing events."