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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
From weights to wins and wisdom
For Kelin Mills, Strongman is not just a sport, it's a calling. To get into the world of Strongman, Kelin was inspired by the great athletes like Bill Kazmaier, Brian Shaw and Big Z. Watching them lift massive weights and tackle insane challenges made Kelin realise he wanted to test his own limits and see how far he could push himself. Even though Kelin began his strength training journey by dipping his toes into bodybuilding first, he soon discovered that posing on stage wasn't his style. 'I've always had an interest in being stronger; I met Tristen Obrien started training. Later we met one of our mentors, Ettiene Smit, a legend in the sport and a SA Strongman and World Strongest Man competitor,' he shares. With titles like South Africa's Strongest Man (2018 and 2019) and Africa's Strongest Man (2022) under his belt, Kelin's journey into the world of Strongman competition is as strong as his weightlifting abilities. Also read: Gauteng's strongest men lift for a good cause 'I train four to five times a week. I usually split it into two days of event-specific Strongman training, like Atlas Stones, log presses, yoke carries,' he explains. The remaining two to three days, he focuses on foundational lifts like squats, deadlifts, overhead pressing, plus accessory work for weak points and conditioning. In his journey, Kelin has dealt with a few setbacks as he has had his fair share of injuries. 'I've dealt with some back and shoulder strains as well as pec tears over the years. Recovery involved a lot of physical therapy, mobility work and dialling back on intensity to rebuild strength safely. 'Learning to listen to my body and train smarter has been key. I've also torn the ligaments in my left knee and had to have surgery on the meniscus, MCL and ACL,' Kelin expresses. To balance his intense routine with everyday life, Kelin works around his schedule, makes time to recover from his injuries, and his family and friends understand and always back him up. His message to those who want to come into the Strongman World is to start small, be patient, and enjoy the process. 'Build a solid base before jumping into the crazy stuff. And remember, it's supposed to be fun.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Putin Ambassador Accuses UK Of Helping Ukraine Attack Russia – And Comes Up With A Bizarre British Motive
Vladimir Putin's ambassador to Britain has accused the UK of aiding Ukraine in its major attack against Russia last weekend. Ukraine deployed more than a hundred drones inside Russia last weekend in a sophisticated operation which destroyed more than 40 warplanes. Andrei Kelin told Sky News that Ukraine could only have achieved this 'serious escalation' if the UK had offered up its 'geospace data' for use. While denying that Kyiv's astonishing attack was a 'humiliation' for Moscow, Kelin warned Ukraine not to 'try to engulf World War III'. 'We know how much London is involved, how deeply British forces are involved in working together with Ukraine in targeting,' he said. The ambassador claimed only London and Washington have access to such 'geospace data', but that he does not believe Donald Trump would have aided Ukraine in such a way. According to Kelin, the UK wants to 'concentrate' on Russia to distract from its own internal issues. 'This story is as old as the world,' he told Sky News. 'When the government is not capable of dealing with internal economics and could not provide the population with normal conditions of life, then it tries to find an outside threat and concentrate on this threat.' It's worth noting that Putin's invasion of Ukraine has actually put a strain on Russia's economy because the president is redirecting funds to the defence sector and businesses tied to the war. As Alexandra Prokopenko, a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre in Berlin, said, this means the life of Russian civilians suffers. The ambassador also questioned defence secretary John Healey's recent claim that the UK is getting 'daily threats' from Russia. 'We do not represent any threat to Britain, at all, neither on the sea or in the air,' Kelin insisted. Asked by Sky News if there was any accuracy to the claims, the UK's environment secretary Steve Reed said he was not aware of any further details. He said: 'I'm afraid that's not something I can give you an answer to because I don't know the answer to that. 'I know that we as a government, cross-party actually, are standing alongside Ukraine as they try to defend themselves against a brutal unprovoked illegal attack, an invasion, from Putin.' The White House previously claimed it had no prior knowledge of Ukraine's attack. Putin's 'Blatant Disregard' For Russian Troops Unveiled As Moscow Approaches 'Grizzly' Milestone Why Ukraine's Surprise Attack Is Being Called 'Russia's Pearl Harbour' Keir Starmer Puts The UK On A War Footing As He Warns Of 'Growing Russian Aggression'
Metro
4 days ago
- Politics
- Metro
Russia blames Britain for Ukraine's attack on airfields destroying 40 war planes
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The Russian ambassador to the UK has blamed Britain for Ukraine's strikes on its airfields – and warned the action could lead to World War III. Andrei Kelin claimed it was thanks to Britain's advanced technology that Ukraine was able to hit targets deep inside Russian territory. Up to 40 Russian bombers and other large planes were destroyed at five bases on Sunday. Kelin claimed in an interview with Sky News, without providing evidence, that British intelligence played a major role in the covert operation, named Operation Spiderweb. The plan, 18 months in the making, was orchestrated by a former clothes merchant who worked as a DJ on the side. He said: 'This kind of attack involves, of course, provision of very high technology, so-called geo-spatial data, which can only be done by those who have it in possession. And this is London and Washington. 'I don't believe that America [is involved], that has been denied by President Trump, but it has not been denied by Britain. 'We perfectly know how much London is involved, how deeply British forces are involved in working together in Ukraine.' Kelin said Ukraine's actions were 'bringing the conflict to a different level of escalation' and said Kyiv should not 'try to engulf World War III'. On Thursday night, Downing Street neither confirmed nor denied Britain's involvement in the operation. A spokesman for the Prime Minister said: 'We never comment on operational matters at home or abroad.' Britain is a leader in the geo-spatial data field – but the technique wasn't necessarily needed to find and target the Russian bombers, which were parked out in the open on the runways of five air bases. An expert has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could use 'game-changing' nuclear weapons in a show of strength in response to the operation. According to Russia's new nuclear doctrine, published in 2024, any attacks on military infrastructure which 'disrupt response actions by nuclear forces' could lead to nuke strikes in return. The drones used in Operation Spiderweb were smuggled into Russia and launched remotely off the back of trucks. Destroying the bombers, well out of reach of air defences, means months of repair, weakened deterrence, and morale collapse for the Kremlin. Ukraine says nearly 120 kamikaze drones simultaneously launched from the trailers, striking the airbases and crippling the Russian air force. More Trending In total, they inflicted in the region of $7billion worth of damage. Putin has vowed revenge for the audacious attacks, and has launched several strikes on Ukraine since then. Last night, four people died and 20 more injured after a Russian strike on the capital of Kyiv, its mayor said. Search and rescue operations are underway after multiple explosions were heard and falling debris set fires across several districts of the city. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Russia 'combat ready' while top general warns UK must prepare for attack MORE: New footage gives kamikaze drone pilot's view of attack on Russian airbases MORE: Gang 'live-streamed arson attacks in London' for Wagner Group
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Russia accuses UK of involvement in Ukraine drone strike that risks 'World War 3"
Sunday's surprise attack targeted Russian airbases holding bombers. Russia's ambassador to the UK has claimed Ukraine's recent drone attacks targeting nuclear bomber airbases risks escalating the ongoing conflict to "World War III", who also implied that Britain was involved. Andrei Kelin warned that the strikes "are bringing the conflict to a different level of escalation", adding that Kyiv should "not try to engulf World War III". The surprise attack on Sunday, June 1, was a heavy blow to the Russian military. It targeted bases holding nuclear-capable bombers, and reached as far away as Siberia. Satellite images show seven ruined bombers at a base in eastern Siberia, a target Ukraine later admitted to striking, the Mirror reports. Mr Kelin accused the UK of being involved when he said Ukraine must have been assisted. He told Sky News: "[This] kind of attack involves, of course, provision of very high technology, so-called geospaced data, which only can be done by those who have it in possession. And this is London and Washington. "I don't believe that America [is involved], that has been denied by President Trump, definitely, but it has not been denied by London. We perfectly know how much London is involved, how deeply British forces are involved in working together with Ukraine." Ukraine said over 40 bombers, around a third of Russia's fleet, sustained damage or were destroyed. The aircraft affected were Tu-95s, Tu-22Ms and A-50s, targeted by drones that were deployed from containers carried on trucks parked near four bases. The operation is said to have been in the planning for 18 months, and demonstrated Ukraine's ability to strike high-value targets anywhere in Russia, resulting in humiliation and significant losses. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Although some Russian military bloggers compared it to the 1941 Pearl Harbour bombing by Japan, due to it being a surprise attack on a Sunday, others argued the extent of the damage was much less than claimed. Donald Trump has said Vladimir Putin told him "very strongly" in a call on Wednesday that he will respond to the incident as the deadlock over the conflict continues. Writing on social media, Trump said the phone call 'was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace.'
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Russia blames UK for Ukraine drone attack that 'risks escalation to World War 3'
Ukraine's drone attacks on airbases for nuclear bombers risk escalating the conflict to "World War III" claims Russia's ambassador to the UK, who suggested that the UK was involved in the mission. Andrei Kelin warned that Ukraine's actions "are bringing the conflict to a different level of escalation", and said Kyiv should "not try to engulf World War III". A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted several Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication and for the first time reached as far as Siberia in a heavy blow to the Russian military. Mr Kelin pointed the finger at the UK when he said Ukraine must have had assistance in the attacks. "[This] kind of attack involves, of course, provision of very high technology, so-called geospaced data, which only can be done by those who have it in possession. And this is London and Washington," he told Sky News. "I don't believe that America [is involved], that has been denied by President Trump, definitely, but it has not been denied by London. We perfectly know how much London is involved, how deeply British forces are involved in working together with Ukraine." Satellite photos show seven destroyed bombers on the tarmac at an air base in eastern Siberia, one of the targets Ukraine said it struck with drones in one of the most daring covert operations of the war. Ukraine said over 40 bombers, or about a third of Russia's strategic bomber fleet, were damaged or destroyed Sunday, although Moscow said only several planes were struck. The conflicting claims couldn't be independently verified and video of the assault posted on social media showed only a couple of bombers hit. The operation was claimed to have been planned over 18 months and it is a heavy blow to Russia's air force and its military prestige. The bold attack demonstrated Ukraine's capability to hit high-value targets anywhere in Russia, dealing a humiliating blow to the Kremlin and inflicting significant losses to Moscow's war machine. While some Russian military bloggers compared it to another infamous Sunday surprise attack — that of Japan's strike on the U.S. base at Pearl Harbour in 1941 — others rejected the analogy, arguing the actual damage was far less significant than Ukraine claimed.
