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Russia’s casualties equal 498 - top brass

Russia’s casualties equal 498 - top brass

Over 2,870 Ukrainian troops were killed in Russia’s special operation in Ukraine while casualties among the Russian forces amount to 498, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov said. "Among …

Russian forces take control of Kherson

Russian forces take control of Kherson

Russian Armed Forces units have taken full control of Kherson’s regional center, the city’s civilian infrastructure and transportation services are operating as usual, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov …

Russian air forces dominate airspace over Ukraine

Russian air forces dominate airspace over Ukraine

The Russian warplanes dominate the airspace over the entire territory of Ukraine, Russian defence ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said on Monday. "The Russian aviation has gained dominance in the airspace over the …

Russian infantry units return from Crimea after drills

Russian infantry units return from Crimea after drills

Several Russian mechanised infantry units have returned to their bases in the regions of Dagestan and Chechnya after completing drills in Crimea, Russia's defence ministry said on Friday. Separately, Interfax cited the ministry as …

Russia pulls some troops back from western borders

Russia pulls some troops back from western borders

Russian troops will return to their garrisons upon the completion of drills and units of Russia’s Southern and Western Military Districts have begun loading their equipment for their departure, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Major …

US combat submarine sails to Russia

US combat submarine sails to Russia

The Russian Ministry of Defense has just announced that a US combat submarine was spotted in Russian territorial waters in the Far East today. An American military vehicle of the "Virginia" type sailed to the Kuril island of …

Russia’s S-400 systems put on combat duty in Belarus

Russia’s S-400 systems put on combat duty in Belarus

Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile systems have been put on combat duty at a training range in Belarus’ Brest region as part of the Russian-Belarusian unified regional air defense system during an inspection of the Union …

Russia's S-400 air defense system arrives in Belarus

Russia's S-400 air defense system arrives in Belarus

A Russian S-400 Triumf air defense missile system was relocated to Belarus, where it will enter combat duty within the inspection of the Union State reaction forces, Russian Defense Ministry told journalists. "An S-400 Triumf air …