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Russian forces disable 118 military facilities in Ukraine: Defense Ministry
Eleven military airfields, 13 command posts and communication centres of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, 14 S-300 and Osa anti-aircraft missile systems, and 36 radar stations were among the facilities put out of order, the Ministry's Zvezda broadcaster reported, citing Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov.
Russia warns Sweden and Finland against joining NATO
Maria Zakharova held a press conference and reflected on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the intentions of Russia going forward. A clip of her speech has begun to go viral on social media as she appears to issue a threat aimed at Sweden and Finland, saying it would have "serious military-political repercussions."
US sanctions Putin, Lavrov over Russian military operation in Ukraine
The administration of US President Joe Biden will sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over Moscow's ongoing military operation in Ukraine, the White House has confirmed. The US move followed that of the European Union (EU) and Britain, which announced sanctions targeting the top Russian leadership earlier on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.
India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
The resolution proposed by the US and Albania with the backing of nearly 60 countries received 11 votes in favour, giving it a majority in the 15-member Council, but was nullified by the Russian veto on Friday evening. The resolution sought to declare that Russia has committed acts of aggression against Ukraine and the situation is a breach of international peace and security.
High school on lockdown following possible shooting nearby in US New Mexico
A high school in Albuquerque, the largest city in southwestern US state New Mexico, has been on lockdown following a possible shooting nearby, local media reported. The incident took place on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.
China could invade Taiwan after seeing West's response to Ukraine invasion: Oxford Prof
Professor of European studies at the Oxford University, Timothy Garton Ash, said that Xi Jinping taking over the island militarily would be a 'worst case scenario', the report said. The political writer claimed that the Communist leader will be thinking: "If comrade Vladimir (Putin) can get away with it in Ukraine, maybe I'll have a go." He also warned Putin's 'minimal aim' is to bring a new iron curtain down over eastern Europe.
Ukraine soldiers told Russian officer 'go f*** yourself' before dying defending Snake Island
There were 13 border guards stationed on Snake Island, a roughly 16-hectare (40-acre) rocky island owned by Ukriane that sits about 186 300 km west of Crimea, when Russian troops bombed the island on Thursday, the report said. In his address after the first day of the invasion of his country, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced he would posthumously present all of the soldiers the 'Hero of Ukraine' award.
Taliban deploy fresh unit of suicide bombers to take on Pakistani forces on Durand Line
Following a fresh clash between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters on Thursday on the Durand Line near the Spin Boldak crossing area, the Taliban regime deployed its suicide bomber Badri unit according to various Taliban supporters who posted videos on Twitter. In a clash on Thursday, the Pakistani army started heavy artillery firing when the Taliban fighters tried to establish a check post on Durand Line near the Spin Boldak crossing area.
Pakistan pursuing case of Pakistani woman in an Indian prison for five years
According to Pakistan's High Commission spokesman in New Delhi Jamil Baitu, the Pakistani mission followed up with the Indian side on the morning of February 18. Later in the afternoon, Charge d'Affaires Aftab Hasan Khan, along with the Counsellor concerned, visited MEA authorities in person and asked them to deal with the matter not as a normal case but as an urgent matter of humanitarian concern.
Ukrainian troops take to streets of Kiev; gunfire, blasts heard in city centre
Russian President Vladimir Putin's men are now thought to be inside the city, though their exact location and number is unclear. Fighting was reported in Obolon, on the city's outskirts, in the early hours as the ministry of defence told residents to make Molotov cocktails to 'repel the occupiers'. Russian forces were also spotted in Vorzel, Bucha, Irpen districts, the report said.
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