Tag: Russia
19 Ukrainian drones shut over Crimea, Black Sea, other regions –...
Russian aerial defence systems shut down a wave of 19 Ukrainian drones that were launched overnight in attacks against targets in the Russia-annexed Crimean...
Russia guns down two Moscow bound armed drones
Russian city mayor has said air defences have gunned down two armed drones headed for Moscow. This makes it the latest in a surge...
Russia commences criminal case against 160 mercenaries fighting for Ukraine
Russia has started a criminal case against 160 foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine, the Russian Tass news agency reported, citing the investigative committee.
A report...
Wagner’s ammunitions to be transferred to Russian troops – Official
Russian defence ministry has said heavy military hardware held by the Wagner Group will be transferred to Russian troops. This is as Moscow moves...
Wagner forces quitting Voronezh region – Governor
The local governor of Voronezh region of Russia, Alexander Gusev has said Wagner forces are leaving Russia’s southern Voronezh region.
This is coming after the...
Ukraine calls for calm after nuclear attack threat
Kyiv has told Ukrainians not to panic or stockpile iodine tablets after President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that Russia threatened to organise a radiation leak...
Russian Group, Wagner carries arms against Putin, Moscow alleges “betrayal”
The head of the Kremlin-aligned Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that his fighters have crossed into Russia from Ukraine with a plan to overthrow...
Russian air strikes target Kyiv for third night running
Blasts were heard in Kyiv, and several buildings hit after Russia targeted Ukraine’s capital for the third night running.
Officials say falling debris caused the...
Russia launches new drone attack on Ukraine
On Wednesday, Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa early Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of casualties,...
Imports from Russia stand at N39bn amidst war – Report
Despite the raging hits by Russia on Ukraine, Nigeria imported N39.68bn worth of goods from Russia. This is according to the foreign trade reports...