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Yahoo
18 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
General Staff: Russia has lost 984,940 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost around 984,940 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on May 29. The number includes 1,050 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day. According to the report, Russia has also lost 10,864 tanks, 22,645 armored fighting vehicles, 50,015 vehicles and fuel tanks, 28,386 artillery systems, 1,397 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,171 air defense systems, 372 airplanes, 336 helicopters, 37,999 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine. Read also: Germany pledges 5 billion euros in new aid to Ukraine, no Taurus missiles announced We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Hans India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt notifies rules to strengthen Armed Forces' joint command
New Delhi: The Centre government has notified the rules under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023, which enable greater jointness and Command efficiency in the Armed Forces. The rules formulated under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through a gazette notification and have come into effect from May 27. In a media release on Wednesday, the government said this significant step aims to bolster the effective command, control, and efficient functioning of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs), thereby strengthening jointness among the Armed Forces. The Bill for this was passed by both Houses -- Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha -- of Parliament during the Monsoon Session of 2023. It received the assent of the President on August 15, 2023, and the Act came into force with effect from May 10, 2024, as per the Gazette Notification dated May 08, 2024. Subsequently, the ISOs were notified through Gazette Notification No. SRO 72 dated December 27, 2024. The Act empowers the Commanders-in-Chief and Officers-in-Command of the ISOs to exercise command and control over the service personnel serving under them, ensuring effective maintenance of discipline and administration within the organisations. This is achieved without altering the unique service conditions applicable to each branch of the Armed Forces. The newly notified subordinate Rules, framed under Section 11 of the Act, are intended to facilitate the effective implementation of the provisions laid down in the legislation. These Rules are a critical enabler for the functioning of the ISOs and establish a comprehensive framework for discipline, administrative control, and operational synergy. With the notification of these Rules, the Act is now fully operational. This will empower the heads of the ISOs, enable the expeditious disposal of disciplinary cases, and help avoid the duplication of proceedings.
South China Morning Post
2 hours ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Philippine navy adds new bases in Subic Bay, Mindanao amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippine Navy is set to open a series of naval bases as it bolsters its modernisation efforts, with one of the facilities near a former American military stronghold raising the potential of further sites added to those under an existing deal allowing US forces to train on Philippine soil. Advertisement Observers also note that the plan showcases Manila's willingness to expand the defence reach of its navy amid increasingly volatile territorial rows in the South China Sea , as well as reduce reliance on South Korean shipbuilders by developing local shipyards. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr confirmed at the Navy's 127th anniversary ceremony on Tuesday that his government was 'investing in responsive and up-to-date assets and systems to ensure that our navy remains a formidable force in the region'. The move is seen as part of the Philippine Armed Forces' modernisation programme. It is currently in its Horizon 3 phase, which started last year and will last for another 10 years. Marcos said they would soon be breaking ground at Naval Station Nabasan, an existing wharf located near the mouth of Subic Bay. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr (centre) waves from a newly built warship at Subic naval base on May 20. Photo: Kyodo
NZ Herald
2 hours ago
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Britain to unleash army of hackers on Russian President Vladimir Putin
The British military is to spend more than £1 billion ($2.3b) on artificial intelligence and a hacking attack team, the Defence Secretary has announced. Healey vowed to give the Armed Forces more power online to target hostile states such as Vladimir Putin's Russia, as he warned that 'the keyboard has
Business Recorder
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Youm-e-Takbeer: Pakistan reaffirms its unshakeable resolve: Fahd Haroon
ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, the nation commemorates a defining moment in Pakistan's history — the day it emerged as a declared nuclear power, affirming its sovereign right to self-defence and regional stability. In a message marking the day, Fahd Haroon, Minister of State and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media, paid tribute to Pakistan's scientists, Armed Forces, and the resilient spirit of its people. 'This day is a reminder of Pakistan's unshakable will,' Haroon stated. 'It is a salute to the brilliance of our scientists who defied the impossible, to our Armed Forces who remain steel-spined guardians, and to our people, whose unity has always been our greatest strength.' Haroon emphasized that Pakistan's nuclear capability, guided by visionary leadership, was never a choice of aggression but a doctrine of credible deterrence. 'Our collective resolve transformed adversity into strength,' he said.
