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Aug 23 2023
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Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Mercenary Chief Who Clashed With Putin’s Military in Russia, Dies
Yevgeny Prigozhin ’s fall from grace was swift. A former caterer for Russian President Vladimir Putin who went on to lead a mercenary group in Africa, in Ukraine and, ultimately, in Russia itself in a June mutiny against the country’s defense establishment, died Wednesday. Prigozhin was killed in a plane crash northwest of Moscow, according to Russian authorities. Social-media channels close
Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 23 2023
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Wagner plane crash sparks flood of theories about Prigozhin's death
The rumored death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash Wednesday has led to speculation about whether he was even on the plane. Reports have said that Prigozhin, who helmed the private military company formerly heavily involved in the Russia-Ukraine war, was one of 10 passengers in a business jet allegedly shot down by Russian air missile defense systems. Videos of the
NewsweekAug 04 2022
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China Holds Military Drills Following Pelosi's Taiwan Visit; US Postpones Missile Test
As China raises tensions with military drills near Taiwan, the U.S. military is moving to avoid further provocation.
China's military is holding its largest drills relating to Taiwan since 1995 after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) visited Taiwan last week. On Thursday, the People’s Liberation Army reportedly launched precision missiles into the ocean around Taiwan and
Associated Press New York Post (News) New York Times (News)Dec 04 2023
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Navy Responds to More Houthi Missile Attacks in the Red Sea, US Says ‘Fully Enabled by Iran’
Three commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea on Sunday by drones and missiles from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen, prompting a U.S. Navy response.
The Details: Three Israeli-linked commercial ships were struck by missiles, and the USS Carney downed three drones in defense. Yemen’s Houthis claimed responsibility for two of the attacks. The Pentagon, who pointed the finger at
Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News) Associated PressNov 27 2023
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US Navy Rescues Israeli-Linked Ship Before Missile Attack From Houthi-Controlled Yemen
The U.S. Navy rescued an Israeli-linked cargo ship, and arrested its assailants, before being attacked from Yemen on Sunday.
The Details: The Liberian-flagged Central Park, which was carrying phosphoric acid, was seized by five armed gunmen via a small boat, who eventually fled when the USS Mason responded to the ship’s distress signal. The Navy pursued the pirates, and arrested them.
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North Korea Warns U.S. May Have Given It Green Light for Nuclear Attack
A United States nuclear submarine's appearance in South Korea is grounds for North Korea to consider nuclear repercussions, according to Defense Minister Kang Sun-nam.
Japanese and South Korean militaries said Thursday that North Korea fired two ballistic missiles eastwards early on Wednesday, following the Ohio-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN-737) arriving
NewsweekAug 14 2023
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Kim Jong Un Calls for Weapons-Production Increase as He Tours More Military Factories
SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a drastic increase in weapons production as the U.S. and South Korea strengthen their military cooperation to counter the North. For the second time in as many weeks Kim visited military factories, this time observing the making of tactical missiles, mobile launch platforms and artillery shells on Friday and Saturday, Pyongyang state media
Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 14 2023
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Kim Jong Un Calls for Sharp Rise in North Korean Weapons Production
SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a drastic increase in weapons production as the U.S. and South Korea strengthen their military cooperation to counter the North. For the second time in as many weeks Kim visited military factories, this time observing the making of tactical missiles, mobile launch platforms and artillery shells on Friday and Saturday, Pyongyang state media
Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 30 2023
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Ukraine war: Wave of drone strikes hits several Russian regions
Moscow has vowed Ukraine will "not go unpunished" after drone strikes hit targets in Russia, while Kyiv saw its heaviest bombardment in months.
The drones hit several Russian regions and damaged two military planes, a fuel depot and a microelectronics factory.
Meanwhile Ukrainian officials said most missiles and drones were shot down but two people were killed.
Kyiv has
BBC NewsJul 23 2023
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Deadly Russian Strike Wounds 19 In Odesa
Ukraine on Sunday said 19 people, including four children, were wounded in a Russian overnight missile attack on Odesa that also killed one person.
"19 people were inured, including four children," the Odesa regional administration said. It added that "detailed information on the consequences and the victims is being clarified."
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