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Russia Launches Largest Strategic Naval Drills in Decades, Involving All Five Fleets
The maneuvers, which are expected to involve over 400 battleships and submarines, in addition to support vessels, over 120 aircraft, and more than 90,000 personnel, would include complex activities with high-precision weapons launch simulations, Putin said at a meeting that was attended by Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, RT reported. He added that the drills would also make use of the experience the Russian troops had garnered during the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev. China also takes part in the Russian drills, with four vessels and 15 aircraft of the People's Liberation Army joining the exercise, according to Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Aleksandr Moiseev.
Ukraine Downs 27 Russian Drones in Latest Defensive Operation
Eight drones have disappeared from the radars, while another one has flown in the direction of the Russia-held area in the Donetsk region, it said on Friday in a post on social media app Telegram.
Russia has no timetable for ending special operation in Ukraine, says Kremlin
"We have to fulfill the goals which were set at the beginning of the special military operation," Peskov said on Friday on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum currently underway in Russia's Far East city of Vladivostok.
Russian Officials Report Thwarting Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Moscow and Other Regions
"The air defence forces of the Ministry of Defence have repulsed a drone attack performed in Podolsk urban district flying towards Moscow. In accordance with the preliminary data, no damage or casualties were found at the site of the debris fall. Emergency services specialists continue working on the spot," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin posted on his Telegram account.
Russia Launches Missile and Drone Attack on Ukrainian Energy Facilities
The Ministry further reported the destruction of two electronic warfare stations and four field ammunition depots within the past 24 hours, as cited by Xinhua news agency.
Four Inmates Among Eight Fatalities in Russia Prison Hostage Crisis
On Friday, the four prisoners seized eight prison staff members and four fellow inmates as hostages. Reports from Xinhua news agency, citing the FSIN, indicate that all four of the held convicts sustained injuries.
Ukrainian Drone Assault Ignites Blaze at Russian Military Base
Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted the assault, destroying the majority of the incoming drones, as reported by Volgograd Governor Andrei Bocharov via the regional administration's Telegram channel.
Russia Claims Ukrainian Troops in Kursk Mobilized for New Offensive
The situation remains under the control of the Russian military, Tass reported Monday, citing Apty Alaudinov, deputy head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Defence Ministry.
US Commends India's Role in Promoting Peace in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
On Wednesday, Patel refused to comment on a reported visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ukraine later this month during a press briefing. "I wouldn't be able to tell you about any travel plans of the Prime Minister of India or visits as such," Patel said, referring further questions to Modi's office.
Rising US Debt Expected to Have Little Impact on Washington's Military Goals, Says Kremlin
According to the US Treasury Department figures provided on Monday, the total public debt of the US federal government crossed 35 trillion dollars last week. The milestone turns up a new alarm on the growing national debt and how it will impact the world economy.
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