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AFP
25-06-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Video shows Russian submarines firing at Ukraine, not an Iranian missile attack on Israel
'Breaking news: Iran could carry out nuclear test today - local press,' reads the Facebook post published on June 13, 2025. 'In addition, after several waves of missile strikes from the outside, the Israeli army allowed the citizens to leave the shelters, but recommended them to stay nearby.' 'Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was negotiating with the United States, but Israeli strikes had forced the country to 'leave the diplomatic route',' the post continues. 'Video 1 - Missile fired from an Iranian submarine. Video 2 - Fire in the financial center of Tel-Aviv (sic).' Image Screenshot of the false Facebook post taken on June 19, 2025 The video attached to the post shows missiles being launched from the sea at night and has a Euronews logo in the top right corner. The video went viral on social media after Israel fired missiles at Iranian nuclear and military facilities on June 13, 2025, killing several top officials and prompting a counterattack by Iran (archived here and here). Sirens sounded across Israel as smoke rose in Tel Aviv, the largest city in central Israel, shortly after residents were told to head to shelters. The Israeli military said at least two waves of Iranian missiles were launched. At the same time, Tehran announced that it targeted 'dozens of targets' and 'military bases and infrastructure', including a hospital (archived here and here). During a Security Council meeting, the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Iravani, announced that the Israeli strikes on Iran killed 78 people, including senior military commanders, and injured more than 320 others (archived here). However, the video does not show a recent Iranian missile strike on Israel. Russian missile strike A reverse image search of the keyframes of the video revealed it was published by Euronews on March 26, 2022 (archived here). AFP was credited for the footage. According to the report, the video showed Russian missiles being launched from the Black Sea towards Ukraine. The Russian defence ministry reportedly said the missiles fired targeted some Ukrainian armed forces infrastructure bases in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine, adding that the Kalibr missiles destroyed a weapons and ammunition depot in the Zhytomyr region, west of Kyiv, on March 25, 2022. Image Screenshot of the 2022 Euronews report taken on June 24, 2025 Other news outlets (here and here) published the same footage, also crediting AFP and citing Russia's defence ministry (archived here and here). AFP's caption with the video confirmed Russia launched a 'salvo' of Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea 'at Ukrainian Armed Forces infrastructure in Zhytomyr region of Ukraine'. AFP has fact-checked more mis/disinformation on the Iran-Israel war here.
Euronews
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour
France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion of Honour medal following his conviction last year of corruption and influence peddling while in office, it was announced on Sunday. The decision was made public via a decree released in the Journal Officiel that publishes the government's major legal information. It aligns with the rules of the Legion of Honour. The conservative politician, who was president from 2007 to 2012, has been at the heart of a series of legal cases since leaving office. He was found guilty of corruption and influence peddling by both a Paris court in 2021 and an appeals court in 2023 for trying to bribe a magistrate in exchange for information about a legal case in which he was implicated. He was sentenced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year, a verdict upheld by France's highest court, the Court of Cassation, in December. Earlier this year, Sarkozy stood trial over allegations that he received milions of Dollars from Libya for his successful presidential campaign in 2007. He denies the claims. Prosecutors requested a seven-year prison sentence. The verdict is expected in September. Sarkozy becomes the second former head of state to be stripped of the Legion of Honour — France's highest distinction — after Nazi collaborator Philippe Petain, who was convicted in 1945 for treason and conspiring with the enemy for his actions as leader of Vichy France from 1940-1944. Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was stripped of his Legion of Honour award in the wake of widespread sexual misconduct allegations against him in 2017. Disgraced cyclist and former Tour de France star Lance Armstrong also had his French Legion of Honour award revoked. Sarkozy retired from public life in 2017 but still plays an influential role in French conservative politics. Local Ukrainian media quoted Ukrainian authorities on Sunday morning reporting another massive aerial attack, involving drones, artillery and missiles, among them the hypersonic Khinzal, as well as Iskander and Kalibr cruise missiles. In the southern city of Kherson, one person was killed and another injured, Kherson Oblast administration reported. The main target was the city of Kremenchuk in Poltava Oblast. There were no reported casualties but energy and agricultural facilities were hit by debris. Of the nearly 200 weapons, the Ukrainian air force reported 111 drones downed with a further 48 diverted, and two Kinzhal, three Iskander-K and three Kalibr missiles shot down.
Euronews
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Russia launches fresh massive aerial attack on Ukraine.
Local Ukrainian media quoted Ukrainian authorities on Sunday morning reporting another massive aerial attack, involving drones, artillery and missiles, among them the hypersonic Khinzal, as well as Iskander and Kalibr cruise missiles. In the southern city of Kherson, one person was killed and another injured, Kherson Oblast administration reported. The main target was the city of Kremenchuk in Poltava Oblast. There were no reported casualties but energy and agricultural facilities were hit by debris. Of the nearly 200 weapons, the Ukrainian air force reported 111 drones downed with a further 48 diverted, and two Kinzhal, three Iskander-K and three Kalibr missiles shot down. Germany will mark its first-ever Veterans' Day on 15 June. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) said it was about "recognising those who are willing to go the extra mile for others, and who risk life and limb for our country". Getting to this point has taken years, though. "We've been campaigning for this Veterans' Day for nearly 15 years," said Andreas Eggert, Secretary General of the German Veterans' Association, Bund Deutscher EinsatzVeteranen e.V, speaking to Euronews. Germany needed a day that properly acknowledges the service of its veterans. But before that could happen, the association had to reintroduce and redefine the very concept of a veteran. The word itself was long burdened by its associations with the Second World War, added David Hallbauer, the association's Deputy Federal Chairman. The goal, he explains, was to establish a new understanding – that the Bundeswehr had developed its own, modern tradition, from which a distinct veteran identity could emerge. When the Association of German Veterans was founded in 2010, it faced significant opposition. "People dismissed us as outdated," Hallbauer recalled. "We first had to explain that we were talking about individuals who had rendered a special service to Germany through their time in the Bundeswehr." For the Association of German Veterans, it's not just about recognition and appreciation, but also about supporting those who were injured in service. A National Veterans' Day can serve as a platform to highlight these issues and shine a light on the shortcomings that still need to be addressed. This includes mental health support, particularly for soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many wait years for help. According to Eggert, the longest known case he's aware of took 13 years before support was granted. "We have a real problem with bureaucracy dragging everything out," Hallbauer explained, adding that for those affected, it feels like a war after the war. "These delays could be avoided by speeding up the decision-making process. If someone has to wait twelve years to be recognised, that's clearly not in anyone's interest," he said. Before a case is approved, authorities must establish a direct link between a deployment and the resulting illness. "You first have to prove that you were even deployed," Hallbauer explained. "As someone who's been injured, you're expected to demonstrate that you were on the ground – and that the experience you had there damaged your health." Eggert adds that in Germany, there's an additional hurdle: the traumatic event itself must meet strict criteria before any therapy or treatment is approved. As part of what's known as the military service compensation process, the extent of an individual's injury is assessed – which then determines any potential pension entitlements. "The process often seems designed more to fend off claims than to support those affected," said Eggert. "That's why all cases are treated in the same rigid manner at first." Personal history, including childhood experiences, is also taken into account – something the Veterans' Association sees as misguided. "Instead of focusing on individual background factors unrelated to trauma, the process should centre on the incident that occurred during deployment and the resulting physical or psychological strain," Eggert concluded. According to him, a shift in the burden of proof would mark real progress. "It shouldn't be up to the injured person to prove that deployment made them ill, the Bundeswehr should have to prove that it didn't. That kind of reversal is exactly what's been missing so far. It appears there's no political will to change that", he told Euronews. "It should be possible for a soldier to go on deployment with peace of mind, knowing that if they're injured, they'll be properly looked after," Hallbauer. This sense of security, he continued, simply doesn't exist in Germany today. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, defence has returned to the political agenda across much of Europe. Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) declared a "Zeitenwende" – a turning point, after Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Defence spending has since increased, with the stated aim of making Germany "fit for war" once again. But if a country is to be made fit for defence, the initial focus is naturally on rearmament, said Eggert. "We're facing shortages in both equipment and personnel. That's where a large portion of the money is going. But it would have been good if even just 10 million of the 100-billion-euro special fund had been set aside to properly care for those who are injured, wounded, or fall ill during deployment."
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Map Shows Ukraine's Crippling Strikes on Russia's Microchip Plants
Ukraine targeted a technology plant close to Moscow overnight, Kyiv's military said on Thursday, the latest in a run of attacks on Russian microelectronics plants since the beginning of the year. The assault was launched on the Rezonit facility roughly 25 miles, from the center of the Russian capital city, Andriy Kovalenko, an official with Ukraine's national security and defense council, said on Thursday. The site was a "bold target" for Ukraine, Kovalenko added. Ukraine's military, confirming the overnight attack, said the Rezonit plant was an "important facility" for Russia's industry, supplying its military. Kyiv has repeatedly targeted Russian facilities pumping out microelectronics and components key for some of the country's most advanced weapons, including next-generation missiles. Russia's Defense Ministry said it had destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the broader Moscow overnight. The mayor of the city of Moscow and the governor of the Moscow region had not commented at the time of writing. The extent of the damage is not clear, but footage circulating online on Thursday appears to show at least one bright flash and plumes of smoke at the site. Newsweek could not independently verify the footage and has reached out to the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email. The microelectronics made at the Rezonit plant are used for flight control, navigation and guidance systems in Russia's Iskander missiles, Kalibr and Kh-101 cruise missiles, as well as Russian drones and artillery systems, Kovalenko said. Ukraine said on May 21 it had attacked the Bolkhovsky semiconductor plant in Russia's Oryol region, southwest of Moscow, with ten drones. Kyiv's military described the site as one of Russia's major suppliers of semiconductors and microelectronics, key for producing Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, as well as Russia's aircraft. Russia has frequently fired Iskander missiles at Ukraine and debuted the Kinzhal, one of the Kremlin's "next generation" weapons, during the conflict. Russia claims the missile is hypersonic and impossible to intercept. Ukrainian and Western intelligence suggests advanced U.S.-made air defense systems have shot down Kinzhal missiles in Ukraine. A week later, Kyiv said it had struck a microelectronics plant, named as the Mikron facility in Zelenograd, near Moscow. Ukraine's Kovalenko said Russia's Kremniy-EL microelectronics plant in the Bryansk region bordering Ukraine was attacked in late April. Russian state-controlled media reported in January the Bryansk plant suspended operations after six Ukrainian drones homed in on the site. Ukraine's military said on Thursday its forces had "struck an important facility of the Russian aggressor's military-industrial complex." Related Articles Europe Can Bypass Trump to Hit Putin's Oil Empire: KallasRussian War Losses Pass Grim 1-Million MilestoneEurope Delivers 'Final Nail' Into Putin Gas Empire's CoffinMette Frederiksen: Denmark's PM on Trump, Russia and Greenland's Future 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Map Shows Ukraine's Crippling Strikes on Russia's Microchip Plants
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ukraine targeted a technology plant close to Moscow overnight, Kyiv's military said on Thursday, the latest in a run of attacks on Russian microelectronics plants since the beginning of the year. The assault was launched on the Rezonit facility roughly 25 miles, from the center of the Russian capital city, Andriy Kovalenko, an official with Ukraine's national security and defense council, said on Thursday. The site was a "bold target" for Ukraine, Kovalenko added. Ukraine's military, confirming the overnight attack, said the Rezonit plant was an "important facility" for Russia's industry, supplying its military. Why It Matters Kyiv has repeatedly targeted Russian facilities pumping out microelectronics and components key for some of the country's most advanced weapons, including next-generation missiles. What To Know Russia's Defense Ministry said it had destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the broader Moscow overnight. The mayor of the city of Moscow and the governor of the Moscow region had not commented at the time of writing. The extent of the damage is not clear, but footage circulating online on Thursday appears to show at least one bright flash and plumes of smoke at the site. Newsweek could not independently verify the footage and has reached out to the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email. The microelectronics made at the Rezonit plant are used for flight control, navigation and guidance systems in Russia's Iskander missiles, Kalibr and Kh-101 cruise missiles, as well as Russian drones and artillery systems, Kovalenko said. Ukraine said on May 21 it had attacked the Bolkhovsky semiconductor plant in Russia's Oryol region, southwest of Moscow, with ten drones. Kyiv's military described the site as one of Russia's major suppliers of semiconductors and microelectronics, key for producing Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, as well as Russia's aircraft. Russia has frequently fired Iskander missiles at Ukraine and debuted the Kinzhal, one of the Kremlin's "next generation" weapons, during the conflict. Russia claims the missile is hypersonic and impossible to intercept. Ukrainian and Western intelligence suggests advanced U.S.-made air defense systems have shot down Kinzhal missiles in Ukraine. A week later, Kyiv said it had struck a microelectronics plant, named as the Mikron facility in Zelenograd, near Moscow. Ukraine's Kovalenko said Russia's Kremniy-EL microelectronics plant in the Bryansk region bordering Ukraine was attacked in late April. Russian state-controlled media reported in January the Bryansk plant suspended operations after six Ukrainian drones homed in on the site. What People Are Saying Ukraine's military said on Thursday its forces had "struck an important facility of the Russian aggressor's military-industrial complex."
