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militarydefense1 year ago•8 min saved

Conflicting Reports: Zelensky's Office Denies Dismissal of Ukraine's Army Chief Zaluzhnyi

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and the President's Office have denied reports of the firing of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, following social media rumors and conflicting statements from politicians and journalists. Zaluzhny, who has been at the center of speculation about his position, has been credited with implementing a flexible structure within the Ukrainian Armed Forces and shaping the country's military strategy. Despite rumors of a divide between Zaluzhny and the president, both generals claim to trust each other implicitly and are focused on winning the war against Russia.

via Kyiv Post|

#commander-in-chief #militarydefense #ministry-of-defense

international-relations2 years ago•8 min saved

Cracking Down on Iranian Military Financial Networks: Treasury's Target

The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on over 20 individuals and entities involved in financial facilitation networks benefiting Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), Iranian Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS), and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF). These networks enable Iran to generate billions of dollars through commodity sales, which are used to fund regional destabilization activities and support proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. The sanctioned individuals and entities include front companies, brokers, and foreign-based companies involved in the illicit commercial activities. The US remains committed to disrupting these critical sources of funds for the Iranian military.

via Treasury|

#financial-facilitation-networks #international-relations #iran

military2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia Acknowledges Drone Attack Damages Aircraft at Novgorod Air Base"

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that a military airbase in the Novgorod region was attacked by a drone, resulting in a fire and damage to an aircraft. This comes after air traffic was restricted at major airports in Moscow due to a drone threat.

via Ukrinform|

#aircraft-damage #drone-attack #military

conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Military Buildup Detected in Southern and Eastern Ukraine

The Russian military is amassing forces in the south and east of Ukraine, with the goal of reaching the borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, according to Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Maliar. The Russians have been going on the offensive in four directions in the east since January, and have intensified in Lyman and Kupyansk directions. The Ukrainian troops continue to fight both in the east and in the south, with some areas seeing advances and others holding the defense.

via Ukrinform|

#conflict #donetsk #luhansk

international2 years ago•2 min saved

Speculation Abounds After Fire at Russian Defense Ministry

Reports of a fire at a Russian Ministry of Defense building in Moscow were denied by local officials, despite social media users sharing videos and reports of smoke and a burning smell. The incident has sparked speculation amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, with recent drone attacks and concerns about potential Russian retaliation. U.S. officials believe a drone attack on the Kremlin was likely orchestrated by one of Ukraine's special military or intelligence units, but it remains unclear who carried out the attack or whether President Volodymyr Zelensky or his inner circle knew of the operation.

via Newsweek|

#fire #international #ministry-of-defense

world2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Fires Reported at Russian Military Facilities

Russia denies reports of a fire at its Ministry of Defense building in central Moscow, according to state news agency TASS, after the agency cited emergency services saying that a blaze had broken out on the balcony. Local officials later said a fire had not been detected at the building, TASS reported.

via CNN|

#emergency-services #fire #ministry-of-defense

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Fire at Russian Defense Ministry Building in Moscow Extinguished

A TikTok video claimed that the Russian Ministry of Defense in Moscow was on fire, which is technically accurate, but the fire was restricted to a small section on the third floor of the building and was put out shortly after it was reported. There have been a string of fires in and around Moscow since 2022, including at military and defense centers. The Kremlin believes a recent bombing that killed a pro-Putin blogger was orchestrated by Ukraine.

via Newsweek|

#bombing #fire #ministry-of-defense