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Sky News AU
7 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Major Ukrainian drone operation devastates Russian oil refinery
A massive explosion has taken place at a Russian oil refinery in Novokuybyshevsk. The explosion occurred around 1,000 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. The oil facility was targeted in a wave of long-range attacks coordinated by Ukraine's secret services and Armed forces. The Ryazan oil refinery, a fuel and lubricant depot in Voronezh Oblast, and the Primorsko-Akhtarsk military airfield in Krasnodar Krai were all targeted in the strikes. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted to Facebook, commenting on the attacks. 'Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out successful strikes on verified targets in Russia that support the ongoing war of aggression against our country. The attack was in response to Russia's recent terrorist shelling of Ukrainian cities, which killed and injured civilians,' said the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 'The systematic and deliberate targeting of infrastructure that supports the enemy's military will continue until the Russian Federation's armed aggression against Ukraine is fully stopped.' Amid the Ukrainian attack, Russia has bombed a key bridge in Ukraine's southern city of Kherson, killing one.
Scotsman
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
A first look at the Edinburgh Tattoo as it celebrates 75 years
This year's show is titled The Heroes Who Made Us and aims to blend military precision and cultural heritage to celebrate those who have contributed to the Tattoo over the past seven decades. Its official opening night is Friday, August 1, but the first look pictures are from their dress rehearsal at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in front of a preview audience. The British Army takes the Lead Service role this year, joined by over 900 performers from across the globe featuring talent from Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ukraine, and the United States of America. From choirs, marching bands and even drones take a look at the preview of the Edinburgh Tattoo. 1 . The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is back for its landmark 75th edition, honouring the heroes who have shaped its legacy. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is back for its landmark 75th edition, honouring the heroes who have shaped its legacy. | Duncan McGlynn Photo Sales 2 . Traditional Scottish dancers take to the stage to show off Scotlands talent. Traditional Scottish dancers take to the stage to show off Scotlands talent. | Duncan McGlynn Photo Sales 3 . In a year dedicated to honouring heroes, The Orchestra of Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have travelled to Edinburgh, leaving Ukraine for the first time since 2018. In a year dedicated to honouring heroes, The Orchestra of Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have travelled to Edinburgh, leaving Ukraine for the first time since 2018. | Duncan McGlynn Photo Sales 4 . Drones light up the sky to mark the 75th year of the Tattoo in Edinburgh. Drones light up the sky to mark the 75th year of the Tattoo in Edinburgh. | Duncan McGlynn Photo Sales
NBC News
31-07-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Russia claims capture of Ukrainian stronghold Chasiv Yar; Kyiv denies loss
Russia claimed Thursday to have captured a key Ukrainian town after more than 16 months of intense fighting, while unleashing a deadly seven-hour drone assault on Kyiv that offered no hint of agreeing to President Donald Trump's demands to end its war. One Ukrainian military spokesman denied Moscow's claims that it had captured Chasiv Yar, saying Russian troops had only raised their flag over a part of the strategically important town they had occupied months ago. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced its capture in a short statement, another sign the Kremlin shows little appetite for the ceasefire that Trump has demanded. On Tuesday, Trump — whose historical warmth toward Putin has chilled significantly in recent weeks — said that he would start imposing tariffs and other measures on Moscow if it did not agree to a peace plan in 10 days. While Russia was declaring victory in Chasiv Yar, it was launching hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukrainian civilians in Kyiv. It fired at least 308 drones and eight cruise missiles, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Most of these were shot down, but more than two dozen struck their target, it said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least six people had been killed, including a 6-year-old boy. 'Today, the world again saw Russia's response to our desire for peace with America and Europe: new demonstrative killings,' he said in his nightly address. He said that 'peace without strength is impossible' — reiterating his war-long mantra that Ukraine needs more arms 'to force Moscow to peace' and 'to make them sit at a real negotiating table.' Ukraine denies key town has fallen With a pre-war population of just 12,000, Chasiv Yar today lies in ruins following more than a year of attritional warfare between the Russian invaders and Ukraine. Its significance owes to its key position en route to key "fortress" cities in the Donetsk region, including Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Victor Trygubov, spokesman for Ukraine's troops in the Khortytsia region, denied that Russia had made the key gain. "As usual, they once again raised a flag at the occupied part of the town, which they took about a half year ago," he said, while spreading "false information information that they control all of the town." It was not immediately possible to independently verify either sides' statements. NBC News has visited Chasiv Yar several times before, including in Feb. 2024 when its remaining residents expressed their frustration at what they saw as an insufficient amount of aid being contributed by the West. One piece of graffiti in the town read: 'We are not asking too much. We just need artillery shells and aviation. Rest we do ourselves," signed: "Armed Forces of Ukraine.' Ukrainians do not see this as charity: For them, and many of their supporters in the United States and Europe, Ukraine's fight against Russia is synonymous with the wider struggle to contain President Vladimir Putin's anti-Western aggression. 'During the last two years I got used to keeping my emotions inside, but sometimes you just want to scream,' the town's mayor, Serhiy Chaus, said back then of his frustrations at this perceived insufficient support.
Miami Herald
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Russian strike on training camp in Ukraine kills 3 troops, injures 18
July 30 (UPI) -- At least three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 18 were injured after a Russian missile strike on a training facility in the north of the country, authorities said. Moscow claimed the casualty toll was ten times as high. The Ukrainian army said it had taken precautions to protect personnel but was not able to completely avoid casualties at the facility -- which it did not name or give a location for. Russia's Defense Ministry, in a post on its official Telegram account, said missiles with cluster and high-explosive warheads struck the 169th training center of the ground forces of the strategic reserve of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Goncharovskoye in Chernihiv province. "According to intelligence, the losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine amounted to about 200 servicemen killed and wounded," the ministry said. The Armed Forces of Ukraine said a military commission had been established to look into the circumstances and reasons for the loss of personnel in Tuesday's attack, as well as an internal investigation by the army ground forces. "If it is established that the actions or inaction of officials led to the death or injury of servicemen, those responsible will be held accountable," the army said in a social media post. "The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Land Forces are taking additional security measures to preserve the lives and health of servicemen during missile and air strikes by the aggressor on training grounds and training centers." Tuesday's attack came after 15 servicemen were killed and 74 injured in June in separate missile strikes on two training facilities, including the training ground of a mechanized brigade. The first of these, on June 1, prompted Ground Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi to resign in protest over what he said was a lack of respect among commanders for the value of soldiers' lives In May, at least six national guardsmen were killed and 10 were injured in the northeastern province of Sumy when a firing range was targeted and in early March, an unconfirmed number of soldiers were killed and injured in a Russian missile strike on a staging ground in the village of Cherkaske near the eastern city of Dnipro. At the time, Drapatyi blamed bureaucracy, incompetence and outdated procedures and, pledging no cover-up of the true extent of the casualties or how the tragedy occurred, vowed to introduce new safety standards and hold those responsible to account. At least 50 troops were killed and more than 250 injured in September when two Russian missiles struck a military base in the central city of Poltava. Elsewhere, Russia's nightly attacks on Ukraine's cities and towns killed at least seven people and injured 21. All but one of the fatalities were in Kharkiv city and surrounding areas, with Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk provinces also coming under attack. Air Force Command said in a social media update that air defenses downed or jammed 51 of 78 attack drones incoming in the north and east of the country. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
30-07-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Russian strike on training camp in Ukraine kills 3 troops, injures 18
1 of 2 | Ukrainian firefighters at work in Bilenke on the right bank of the Dnieper River in Zaporizhzhia province on Tuesday, after deadly Russian strikes on a prison in the town killed at least 17 people and injured 42. Photo by Ukrainian State Emergency Service/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- At least three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 18 were injured after a Russian missile strike on a training facility in the north of the country, authorities said. Moscow claimed the casualty toll was ten times as high. The Ukrainian army said it had taken precautions to protect personnel but was not able to completely avoid casualties at the facility -- which it did not name or give a location for. Russia's Defense Ministry, in a post on its official Telegram account, said missiles with cluster and high-explosive warheads struck the 169th training center of the ground forces of the strategic reserve of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Goncharovskoye in Chernihiv province. "According to intelligence, the losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine amounted to about 200 servicemen killed and wounded," the ministry said. The Armed Forces of Ukraine said a military commission had been established to look into the circumstances and reasons for the loss of personnel in Tuesday's attack, as well as an internal investigation by the army ground forces. "If it is established that the actions or inaction of officials led to the death or injury of servicemen, those responsible will be held accountable," the army said in a social media post. "The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Land Forces are taking additional security measures to preserve the lives and health of servicemen during missile and air strikes by the aggressor on training grounds and training centers." Tuesday's attack came after 15 servicemen were killed and 74 injured in June in separate missile strikes on two training facilities, including the training ground of a mechanized brigade. The first of these, on June 1, prompted Ground Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi to resign in protest over what he said was a lack of respect among commanders for the value of soldiers' lives In May, at least six national guardsmen were killed and 10 were injured in the northeastern province of Sumy when a firing range was targeted and in early March, an unconfirmed number of soldiers were killed and injured in a Russian missile strike on a staging ground in the village of Cherkaske near the eastern city of Dnipro. At the time, Drapatyi blamed bureaucracy, incompetence and outdated procedures and, pledging no cover-up of the true extent of the casualties or how the tragedy occurred, vowed to introduce new safety standards and hold those responsible to account. At least 50 troops were killed and more than 250 injured in September when two Russian missiles struck a military base in the central city of Poltava. Elsewhere, Russia's nightly attacks on Ukraine's cities and towns killed at least seven people and injured 21. All but one of the fatalities were in Kharkiv city and surrounding areas, with Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk provinces also coming under attack. Air Force Command said in a social media update that air defenses downed or jammed 51 of 78 attack drones incoming in the north and east of the country.
