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Russian authorities confirm Wagner chief killed in plane crash
"As part of the investigation into the plane crash in the Tver Region, molecular genetic examinations have been completed. Based on their results, the identities of all 10 victims have been established, they correspond to the list stated in the flight manifest," the committee wrote on Telegram.
Russia claims to destroy 42 Ukrainian drones over Crimea
In a social media post, the Ministry said that nine of the drones were shot down and the remaining 33 were jammed by electronic warfare equipment and crashed without reaching their targets, CNN reported. “Overnight, an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out terrorist attacks using unmanned aerial vehicles on Russian Federation territory has been thwarted,” the post added.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin killed in plane crash, Putin tightlipped
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the aircraft, owned by Prigozhin, was flying from Moscow to St Petersburg with seven passengers and three crew, BBC reported.
Wagner chief Prigozhin feared dead in plane crash
Besides him, nine other people on board were also dead in the crash. Prigozhin was on the passenger list but it remains unclear if he was on board.
Ukraine confirms drone attack on Russian air base near Moscow
The drone attack on Shaykovka air base in Russia's Kaluga region left “at least one aircraft damaged", CNN quoted Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, as saying to local media on Monday. "At least one plane is damaged. As in most cases, the Russian regime is trying to hide the true extent of losses and damage," Yusov said.
Wagner chief seen in 1st video address after failed rebellion
Although the video posted on Telegram channels linked to the mercenary group is yet to be officially verified, it shows Prigozhin in combat gear, saying the group is making Africa "more free", reports the BBC. In the video, he says Wagner is exploring for minerals as well as fighting Islamist militants and other criminals.
Russia's lunar mission fails as Luna-25 spacecraft collides with Moon's surface
The Luna-25 mission, spearheaded by Russia's state space agency Roskosmos, encountered communication failure at 11:57 GMT on Saturday, shortly after being redirected into the pre-landing orbit. Roskosmos disclosed that the spacecraft deviated unpredictably from its intended trajectory and ultimately met its demise upon impact with the lunar surface.
Russia bans 54 British journalists, politicians from entering country
“We would like to emphasise again that any efforts by London to further spin the anti-Russian sanctions flywheel will inevitably receive a decisive response from our side,” CNN quoted the Ministry as saying in a statement late Friday.
Russia to strengthen defence ties with countries in Asia-Pacific region
The Russian defence minister noted that the emergence of a multipolar world order, mechanisms for boosting cooperation between defence agencies, and the role of these agencies in assessing security threats have regularly been discussed within the framework of the security conference, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia to complete supply of S-400 missile systems to India on schedule: Report
"The production of S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems is being carried out according to schedule," Dmitry Shugaev, head of Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, was quoted as saying by Interfax.
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