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'Putin's Child Army': Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Using Abducted Kids In War Against Ukrainian Troops
Ukraine accuses Russia of abducting children and training them to fight against their own homeland. Ukraine calls it brutal tactic by Putin to crush Ukraine from within - using its own youth as weapons of war. The ICC has already issued arrest warrants; now, new cases of indoctrinated Ukrainian teens on the battlefield are surfacing.
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Ukraine raises alarm over Indian-made components found in Russian drones, flags issue with MEA: Report
Ukraine raises alarm over Indian-made components found in Russian drones, flags issue with MEA: Report

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Ukraine raises alarm over Indian-made components found in Russian drones, flags issue with MEA: Report

Ukraine has formally raised concerns with India and the European Union after Indian-made or assembled electronic parts were reportedly found in Iranian drones used by Russia in the Ukraine war, report says. read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting, at Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine in August 2024. File image/PTI Ukraine has formally raised concerns with the Indian government and the European Union over electronic components manufactured or assembled in India that were found in Iranian-designed drones used by Russian forces in the Ukraine war, Hindustan Times reported, citing sources. According to officials familiar with the matter, Ukraine approached India's Ministry of External Affairs through diplomatic channels on at least two occasions since last year, after Indian-origin components were discovered in Shahed-136 combat drones used by Russia. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The issue was also brought up with EU sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan during his visit to New Delhi in July. O'Sullivan was in India to brief officials on the EU's latest sanctions package, which included action against Russian-linked entities, including the Vadinar refinery. Ukrainian investigations reportedly identified components from two firms, Vishay Intertechnology and Aura Semiconductor, in the drones. A bridge rectifier made by Vishay, assembled in India, was found in the voltage regulation system, while a chip produced by Bengaluru-based Aura Semiconductor was used in the satellite navigation antenna. Officials clarified that the companies have not violated any Indian laws, as the components are classified as dual-use items, technologies that can serve both civilian and military purposes. Responding to the development, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's export of dual-use items adheres to international non-proliferation norms and is governed by a robust domestic legal framework. 'Due diligence is conducted to ensure such exports do not violate any of our laws,' he said. While the Ukrainian embassy in New Delhi has not issued an official statement, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has publicly reported the presence of Indian-origin parts in Shahed drones on its official Facebook and Telegram channels. Vishay Intertechnology, a US-based electronics manufacturer, did not respond to requests for comment. Meanwhile, Kishore Ganti, co-founder of Aura Semiconductor, said the company fully complies with all national and international export control laws and strongly opposes any unauthorised use of its products. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We are deeply disturbed by the possibility that any of our components may have reached defence manufacturers through unauthorised third-party channels, in violation of our compliance policies and distribution agreements. We are committed to investigating and addressing any compliance gaps,' Aura said in a statement.

Russia earthquake: Powerful July quake appears to damage Russian nuclear submarine base- Here's what report said
Russia earthquake: Powerful July quake appears to damage Russian nuclear submarine base- Here's what report said

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Russia earthquake: Powerful July quake appears to damage Russian nuclear submarine base- Here's what report said

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 that struck Russia's Far East last month seems to have damaged the Russian nuclear submarine base, according to the New York Times, citing satellite imagery 'Planet Labs,' a commercial satellite imaging firm, from Sunday showed damage to a floating pier at the Rybachiy submarine base, a crucial Pacific Fleet installation on the Kamchatka peninsula. One pier section had become disconnected from its moorings. The facility appeared largely intact, with five submarines and other vessels safely moored nearby. Neither Russian officials nor media have addressed the damage, whilst international nuclear monitoring organisations report normal radiation levels in the vicinity. The base has undergone recent upgrades, with two new floating piers installed since Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion, according to military sources. Constructed during the Soviet era, the base's location in a sheltered cove provides natural protection from severe maritime conditions. Whilst most piers remain functional, tsunami waves from the earthquake affected one structure. The Conflict Intelligence Team told "The New York Times" that "This is unlikely to affect the battle readiness of the base -- and repairs for the pier are probably not going to be costly." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist: This Is The #1 Olive Oil You Should Be Drinking Olive Oil SuperFoods Learn More Undo On July 30, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region, generating substantial tsunami waves along the Pacific Coast and triggering worldwide alerts. The epicentre was approximately 80 miles from Rybachiy. The base shares its bay with Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, which sustained minimal damage. Whilst tsunami waves were observed offshore, they did not reach the city centre. Both the submarine base and Rybachiy town maintain strict security protocols limiting public access. Following Ukrainian drone strikes on distant targets including an eastern Siberian airfield, Russia relocated certain military assets eastward this summer. The Kamchatka region experienced multiple seismic events last week, including a significant earthquake, subsequent aftershocks and volcanic activity.

Satellite images show Russia's nuclear sub base damaged by July quake: Report
Satellite images show Russia's nuclear sub base damaged by July quake: Report

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Satellite images show Russia's nuclear sub base damaged by July quake: Report

A powerful earthquake that struck Russia's Far East last month appears to have damaged a key Russian nuclear submarine base, according to The New York magnitude 8.8 quake, one of the strongest in the region in decades, hit near the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 31. It triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific and was followed by a volcanic eruption — and now, it seems, left a strategic Russian naval facility with visible images captured by Planet Labs, a private commercial imaging firm, show part of a floating pier at the Rybachiy submarine base has broken away. The base is home to Russia's Pacific Fleet nuclear submarines and is considered one of the country's most sensitive military installations. 'One section of the pier appears to have broken away from its anchor point,' the New York Times reported. Beyond the pier, however, 'the satellite imagery does not show any other major destruction.'The Russian defence ministry has not commented publicly on the reported Rybachiy base is critical to Russia's military operations in the Pacific, serving as a key point for the maintenance, deployment, and operations of nuclear-powered submarines. The town of Rybachiy and its adjoining submarine base are tightly controlled, high-security areas with no public July 31 quake was so strong it set off tsunami alerts from Kamchatka to Chile. Local officials described it as 'the strongest in decades.' Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov called it a serious event, and evacuations were ordered in coastal this summer, Russia shifted some of its military assets further east following a bold Ukrainian drone strike launched from within Russian territory. The attack targeted several high-value sites far from the front lines, including an airbase in eastern Siberia.- EndsWith inputs from ReutersMust Watch

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