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 Shoigu: Russia beefs up its force grouping in Crimea

Shoigu: Russia beefs up its force grouping in Crimea

Russia’s force grouping in Crimea has been increased and ensures protection of the peninsula’s territory, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu told a meeting of the State Duma’s Defense Committee. …

New Russia's sniper rifle codenamed Ugolyok

New Russia's sniper rifle codenamed Ugolyok

A new sniper system being developed in Russia under the experimental design work codenamed Ugolyok will be ready in four years, Chief Designer for the Ratnik Soldier Gear at the TsNIITochMash defense contractor Oleg Nekrasov …

Zakir Hasanov holds meeting with Igor Lobastov

Zakir Hasanov holds meeting with Igor Lobastov

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov held a meeting with the military attache of the Russian Armed Forces, Colonel Igor Lobastov, the press service of …

Shoigu and Akar to discuss Syria in Ankara - media

Shoigu and Akar to discuss Syria in Ankara - media

Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu will make a visit to Ankara today upon the invitation of Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar. The ministers are expected to hold talks focused on the latest …

 Syrian soldier killed in Aleppo

Syrian soldier killed in Aleppo

A Syrian soldier was killed and another was wounded when militants opened fire from the Idlib de-escalation zone, the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the conflicting sides in Syria, Lieutenant General Sergei …

Russian Defence Ministry confirms Su-34 jets collision

Russian Defence Ministry confirms Su-34 jets collision

Russia's Defence Ministry confirmed that two Su-34 bombers collided in the Far East. "On 18 January, at 8:07 (Moscow time), while performing a planned training flight over the Sea of Japan, 35 kilometers from the coast, …

Shoigu on Russia's meeting with Turkish delegation

Shoigu on Russia's meeting with Turkish delegation

Foreign and defence ministers from Russia and Turkey will discuss the United States' decision to withdraw troops from Syria at their meeting in Moscow, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said. The meeting comes …

Russia invites Iran to take part in  2019 Army Games

Russia invites Iran to take part in 2019 Army Games

Russia thanked Iran for active participation in the 2018 International Army Games and invited Iranian service members to take part in the 2019 Games, Russian Defense Ministry said. The Russian delegation led by the Deputy Chief of …

Head of Russian military intelligence GRU dies

Head of Russian military intelligence GRU dies

Head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces (GRU) General Colonel Igor Korobov has died aged 63 after a serious illness, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The Defense Ministry …

Russian, Syrian troops free almost 20 ISIS captives

Russian, Syrian troops free almost 20 ISIS captives

Syrian troops supported by Russian military officers have freed 19 ISIS hostages, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "On November 8, 2018, Syrian forces carried out a carefully planned special operation under the guidance of …

Russia sends new frigate to Mediterranean

Russia sends new frigate to Mediterranean

Russia deployed its new frigate with long-range Kalibr cruise missiles to the Mediterranean Sea today, the Black Sea Fleet Spokesman, Captain 2nd rank Alexei Rulev said. "The Black Sea Navy Fleet's …