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Russia said it intercepted two drones over the Black Sea on August 22, and on the following night, three drones targeted Moscow, with one crashing into an under-construction building. Ukrainian officials claimed civilian casualties from Russian strikes, with three deaths in the Torske region and injuries from explosive drones in Seredyno-Buda. Russian President Putin fired Army General Sergey Surovikin, the Air Force Commander, amid rumours of his involvement in a rebellion against the Kremlin. To safeguard the Crimean Bridge, Russia is allegedly sinking ferries in the Kerch Strait after Ukrainian attacks targeted the bridge. Contradicting perceptions of a stagnant conflict in Ukraine, a US official asserted that the situation was dynamic and Ukraine continued to gain territory.

Since the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces began, there’s been a dramatic increase in Ukraine’s use of FPV, or first person view drones to execute kamikaze-style attacks on Russian tanks, troop positions and other large-scale weapons. The aim is to operate cheaply and to make the military less dependent on Western weapons.

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Ukraine has reportedly deployed one of its strongest brigades in battles against Russian forces in the south of the country. Ukraine’s 82nd Air Assault Brigade is reportedly fighting for the Robotyne village in the western Zaporizhzhia region. The arrival of Ukraine’s “ridiculously powerful” elite brigade is likely to put Moscow’s troops at a disadvantage. However, the deployment of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade in this sector is also an indication that Ukraine is under pressure here.

Ukraine has destroyed a supersonic Russian bomber in a drone strike, according to reports from the BBC and Ukrainian media. The reports were based on images posted on social media which appear to show the long-range aircraft, the Tupolev Tu-22, on fire. The burning plane appeared to be located south of St Petersburg, the BBC reported, using visual clues and historical satellite images of the airbase. Russia’s defence ministry said on Saturday that a Ukrainian drone had targeted a military airfield in Russia’s Novgorod region, causing a fire and damaging one warplane. Ukraine has not acknowledged the strike and rarely comments on attacks on Russian territory:

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Aerial reconnaissance of the K-2 battalion detected a concentration of Russian vehicles, personnel, and fire equipment. Ukrainian large-caliber artillery of 54 OMBr inflicted fire damage and destroyed a number of targets.

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.

Algeria has refused a French request to fly over its airspace for a military operation in Niger, state radio said late on Monday, after a July 26 coup in the West African nation that lies south of the Algerian border. Algeria opposes any foreign military action in Niger and favors diplomacy to restore constitutional order, state radio said. Watch the video to know latest updates on Niger coup.

Russia has once again dashed Ukraine's hopes to break through its defences in Donetsk. The Russian defence ministry claimed that several western vehicles and equipment were blown up during fierce battles in the last 24 hours. It also released a new video of Russian FPV drone blowing up another set of Ukrainian armoured vehicles. Watch this video for more updates from the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone,

Russian mercenary leader and chief of Wagner Group Yevgeny Prigozhin published his first recruitment video for his militia since organizing a short-lived mutiny against Russia. In the video purportedly shot in Africa, the mercenary leader says the Wagner Group is conducting reconnaissance and search activities, and “making Russia even greater on all continents, and Africa even more free.” This comes at a time when tensions are running high in West Africa over the coup in Niger

The U.S. is sceptical about sending ballistic missiles to Ukraine and is unlikely to go ahead with it. The Financial Times reported experts as saying that the U.S. does not produce enough ballistic missiles, that could help Ukraine turn the results of the counteroffensive in its favour. The report also suggested that the U.S. does not want to risk a war with Russia by arming Ukraine with its ballistic missiles. Watch.

The stage is set for the all-important BRICS summit amid a big global divide over the Ukraine war. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit. PM Modi issued a big statement on the multipolar world. This comes as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called BRICS a pillar of the new world order.

NATO member countries have pledged to deliver extra weaponry to support Ukraine in its struggle against the Russian incursion. The US leads in furnishing military aid, with the UK and the European Union also contributing significantly. Various nations across the globe have supplied military gear to bolster Ukraine's arsenal. Regrettably, a portion of these weapons has been seized by the Russian forces. This, therefore, unintentionally puts the Western backers of Ukraine indirectly furnishing military equipment to Russia. This situation arises as an increasing number of armored vehicles and weapons, initially given to the Kyiv government by the US and its partner nations, are being taken by Moscow forces. So, what NATO specific military equipment has been captured by Russia?

A top Russian astronomer suffered a “sharp deterioration” in his health after Russia’s ambitious moon mission failed on August 20. Mikhail Marov, a leading Russian astronomer since the Soviet Union era, was rushed to the hospital soon after Luna-25 crashed on the moon. The 90-year-old was a chief adviser on the Luna-25 mission that failed when the spacecraft crash-landed on the moon on August 20. Several Russian critics have blamed corruption within the country's space agency for the failure of the mission.

Netherlands and Denmark have made a historic commitment to send their F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to fight against Russia. The announcement came during a surprise visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Netherlands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the decision, calling it “absolutely historic, powerful and inspiring for us”. The remarks came after Washington announced its approval of the F-16 transfers from Denmark and the Netherlands on August 18. Training of Ukraine pilots is set to begin this month, which may allow Ukraine to begin deploying the jets in early 2024. The Dutch Air Force has 42 F-16s and Rutte said the number provided to Kyiv would be finalised after talks with allies

Russia has said it thwarted Ukrainian drone attacks over several regions, injuring two people. Moscow said an attempt by Kyiv to carry out an “attack with an aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicle was thwarted”, AFP reported. The drone was “suppressed by means of electronic warfare” and crashed in Odintsovo district, Russia’s Defence Ministry said. Two people were injured by debris after Russian air defences thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack, a regional governor said. Russian attacks against Ukraine killed three civilians and injured 24 people over the past 24 hours, according to regional authorities. Ukraine said its troops have had “success” south-east of the village of Robotyne and south of Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzia. Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said Russians had tried unsuccessfully to take back lost positions east of Robotyne. Ukraine's SBU security service says it detained an FSB informant working on the frontline near Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region.

The Delhi Police is preparing an elaborate security plan as the national capital is set to host the G20 summit from September 9–10 next month. Delhi will become the centre of geopolitics as top world leaders visit the city for the event

The people of Moldova have been living in fear since the Russian attack on the Ukraine. Their nation could be next on Moscow’s list. Russian politicians and propagandists issue outright threats, even including the prospect of an invasion. It’s a danger also recognized by Maia Sandu, the country’s pro-European President: "We’re seeing military activities close to the borders of the Republic of Moldova. This is a dramatic situation for our neighbors. For us, it’s extremely threatening." The concern is justified. Since 1992, Moscow has controlled the breakaway region of Transnistria in eastern Moldova and stationed troops there. The situation in Moldova was recently exacerbated when Vladimir Putin revoked a decree guaranteeing the nation’s sovereignty. The Moldovan government stepped down on 10 February; three days later, Maia Sandu announced the emergence of specific Russian plans to destabilize Moldova, including acts of sabotage and violence including attacks on government offices and hostage-taking. Moldova is also living in the shadow of the war. More than a year ago, shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many Moldovans prepared to leave their country: "We were afraid, we had our cases packed and ready," says Elena Cernei, who lives close the Ukrainian border. More than 600,000 Ukrainian refugees arrived in the Republic of Moldova last year, gas and electricity prices exploded, inflation rose to more than 30 per cent - immense challenges for the poorest nation in Europe with a population of just 2.6 million. Entrepreneur Anatolie Dicusar is struggling to keep his business going; he’s turned his factory into a clothing warehouse for refugees. The blogger and musician Vova Karmanov stopped making music; instead, he films reportages about the conflicts in post-Soviet regions. President Maia Sandu fights tirelessly for democracy and freedom. Moldova attained official EU candidate status on 24 June 2022. But society is increasingly split over the war in Ukraine thanks to Russian propaganda. This film by Irene Langemann charts the personal fates of protagonists as well as the societal and political developments in the Republic of Moldova since the start of the all-out Russian war on Ukraine - and seeks answers to the question: Will the country survive this ordeal?

Ukraine is pushing the boundaries of naval technology, stepping up its game in the realm of naval drones to safeguard its interests in the Black Sea. This strategy is a countermeasure against potential Russian aggression, offering real-time intelligence, surveillance, and heightened offensive capabilities. A prime example of Ukraine's advancements is the MAGURA V5. This maritime drone, showcased at the prestigious International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul, boasts an 18-foot hydrodynamic hull with a width of 4.9 feet, specifically designed to ensure optimal stealth and maneuverability in challenging maritime environments. But Ukraine's innovation doesn't stop there. Introducing the Toloka TLK-150, a cutting-edge underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV). This remarkable drone operates just beneath the water's surface, revealing only a minimal part of its periscope-like communications mast, making detection and interception by adversaries an intricate challenge. The brainchild of BRAVE1, the Ukrainian government's defense technology coordination platform, this UUV is currently in its prototype phase. However, expectations are high, with production set to commence soon. Disclaimer: The video contains footage of various naval drones, some of which are included for illustrative purposes only, to help viewers better visualize the concept. Not all drones shown are directly associated with the discussed Ukrainian models. Viewer discretion is advised in drawing direct associations.

Trouble brews once again in the South China Sea as the Philippines gets into a tense showdown with China. In a recent incident, China used a water cannon against a Philippine military ship. This isn't the first time such clashes have occurred, but how much could it escalate global tension between major powers and put us all at risk?

Kyiv reported Russian drones heading towards Ukraine's Izmail river port, with social media users noting air defence activations near the Danube ports of Izmail and Reni. Moscow announced the interception of three Ukrainian drones near the city on the same day, marking a series of such interferences throughout August. Ukraine's SBU admitted orchestrating the July 17 assault on the Crimean Bridge, a crucial link between Crimea and Russia, using a sea drone named "Sea Baby". NATO emphasised its commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity, countering an earlier suggestion that Ukraine might need to cede territory for NATO membership.

Ukraine has released a video that shows its soldiers raising the Ukrainian flag near a memorial in Urozhaine. The video comes after Ukraine claimed that it has liberated the settlement in eastern Donetsk. Ukraine also acknowledged complications around the city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region amid a Russian assault. Russia said it foiled a second Ukrainian incursion into the southwestern Bryansk region on August 16 in as many days. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said that Russian troops are able to very successfully burn the Western equipment. Medvedev added that Western techniques should not be underestimated. However, he said that the Russian servicemen “very successfully burn” equipment and will continue to do so. Medvedev was speaking during a visit to an exhibition of captured Western equipment. Ukraine’s Presidential Adviser Mykhailo Podyliak has called for an end to “any direct communications” with top Russian leadership. Podolyak called for the end to direct communications with Kremlin as a way to “accelerate a fair end of the war”.

A U.S. Presidential candidate has busted the Biden administration’s lies about biological labs in Ukraine. Democrat presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Junior claimed that America has biolabs in Ukraine and are developing bioweapons. According to Kennedy, the bioweapons program has operated under the guise of “life sciences” research. The US has long dismissed claims about the biological research laboratories in Ukraine as “Russian propaganda,” until senior State Department official Victoria Nuland confirmed their existence at a 2022 Senate hearing.

Niger military leaders have announced that they are ready for talk to resolve the regional crisis sparked by a coup last month. The decision of the Niger Junta was announced by the prime minister they appointed following Russia president Vladimir Putin's intervention. Putin on Tuesday, called the Mali leader to discuss Niger coup. Putin upheld the peaceful resolution of the situation.