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Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Ukraine ‘strikes Russian airfields destroying nuke bombers' in huge drone blitz as footage shows aircraft up in flames
TWO major Russian airbases holding nuclear warplanes have reportedly been blitzed in a targeted drone strike - landing a huge blow to Putin's war. A Ukrainian Security official told Reuters that the SBU conducted a large drone attack on over 40 Russian military aircraft. 3 Olenya nuclear bomber air base in Murmansk region was ablaze today after a suspected drone strike Credit: East2West 3 Olenya air base holds nuclear capable war planes Credit: East2West 3 A devastating drone strike has hit Putin's airbases Credit: East2West The source did not specify where the drone attack took place, but Ukrainian media said that Olenya airbase - home to Russia's Tu-95 strategic bombers - had been targeted. The second base under fire is understood to be the Belaya nuclear airbase in eastern Siberia's Irkutsk region - some 2,900 miles from Ukraine. Extraordinary footage showed smoked billowing from mad Vlad's bases as Russian troops watched on in horror. Ukraine's Pravda Gerashchenko Telegram channel said: 'A special operation 'Web' is being conducted to demilitarise Russia. 'The [SBU] report the destruction of Russian bomber aircraft behind enemy lines." They added: 'In particular, the destruction of more than 40 aircraft, including A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22M3.' Local residents reported hearing explosions as swathes of Ukrainian UAVs struck Putin's bases. Both airfields are miles from the bloody frontline, but were still "under drone attack" by Ukrainian forces. The attack is believed to have been launched from within Russia, possibly from inside trucks driving nearby their targets. It marks one of the bleakest days of the war for Russian President Vladimir Putin who is continuing to relentlessly blitz Ukraine. Ukraine's SBU secret service was reportedly conducting a large-scale special operation to destroy Russian bombers. Local media in Ukraine claimed more than 40 of bloodthirsty Putin's aircraft had been hit. This included the infamous Tu-95, as well as the Tu-22M3, and A-50 strategic bombers. A report said the driver of the truck that released the drones "may not have known" that his vehicle was full of the Ukrainian UAVs. According to Baza media, the driver has since been detained. Local media said: "A truck stopped at a gas station at the entrance to the city. "Drones started flying out of the back of the truck and then attacked various objects." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Ukraine ‘strikes Russian airfields destroying nuke bombers' in huge drone blitz as footage shows aircraft up in flames
TWO major Russian airbases holding nuclear warplanes have reportedly been blitzed in a targeted drone strike - landing a huge blow to Putin's war. A Ukrainian Security official told Reuters that the SBU conducted a large drone attack on over 40 Russian military aircraft. 3 Olenya nuclear bomber air base in Murmansk region was ablaze today after a suspected drone strike Credit: East2West 3 Olenya air base holds nuclear capable war planes Credit: East2West 3 Ukraine have launched a devastating strike on Putin's airbases Credit: East2West The source did not specify where the drone attack took place, but Ukrainian media said that Olenya airbase - home to Russia's Tu-95 strategic bombers - had been targeted. The second base under fire is understood to be the Belaya nuclear airbase in eastern Siberia's Irkutsk region - some 2,900 miles from Ukraine. Extraordinary footage showed smoked billowing from mad Vlad's bases as Russian troops watched on in horror. Ukraine's Pravda Gerashchenko Telegram channel said: 'A special operation "Web" is being conducted to demilitarise Russia. 'The [SBU] report the destruction of Russian bomber aircraft behind enemy lines." They added: 'In particular, the destruction of more than 40 aircraft, including A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22M3.' Local residents reported hearing explosions as swathes of Ukrainian UAVs struck Putin's bases. Both airfields are miles from the bloody frontline, but were still "under drone attack" by Ukrainian forces. Most read in The US Sun The attack is believed to have been launched from within Russia, possibly from inside trucks driving nearby their targets. It marks one of the bleakest days of the war for Russian President Vladimir Putin who is continuing to relentlessly blitz Ukraine. Ukraine's SBU secret service was reportedly conducting a large-scale special operation to destroy Russian bombers. Local media in Ukraine claimed more than 40 of bloodthirsty Putin's aircraft had been hit. This included the infamous Tu-95, as well as the Tu-22M3, and A-50 strategic bombers. A report said the driver of the truck that released the drones "may not have known" that his vehicle was full of the Ukrainian UAVs. According to Baza media, the driver has since been detained. Local media said: "A truck stopped at a gas station at the entrance to the city. "Drones started flying out of the back of the truck and then attacked various objects." Read more on the Irish Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Eyewitness News
a day ago
- Eyewitness News
Gun violence flares up in Vrygrond, police officer shot dead
CAPE TOWN - Gun violence has flared up again in the Vrygrond area of Cape Town. In the latest shooting, a 48-year-old police sergeant was killed outside his home in the early hours of Friday morning. ALSO READ: A community member in the area spoke to Eyewitness News on condition of anonymity "Remember, ShotSpotter does not cover that area, although it is deemed as a red zone and because of the taxi violence that took place here. I don't understand why the city hasn't deployed [ShotSpotter]. JP [Smith] hasn't deployed more law enforcement officers." Cape Town Safety and Security MMC JP Smith said that although they do assist police with certain issues, they can only do so within their allocated areas "LEAP [Law Enforcement Advancement Plan] is not deployed in that area. It is not a leap area. We've issued press statements recently explaining where the LEAP areas are. We've deployed in terms of the crime stats to the highest crime rate areas."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Trump nominates former podcast host with history of inflammatory comments for top ethics job
President Donald Trump has nominated Paul Ingrassia, a former podcast host with a long history of inflammatory remarks, to head the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. 'Paul is a highly respected attorney, writer, and Constitutional Scholar, who has done a tremendous job serving as my White House Liaison for Homeland Security,' Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social announcing the nomination Thursday night. Ingrassia is a far-right former podcaster and commentator with a lengthy list of incendiary comments. He has called for Jan. 6 to be declared a national holiday to honor the 'peaceful protest against a great injustice affecting our electoral system' and dismissed the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel as a 'psyop.' He has worked for and praised 'manosphere' influencer Andrew Tate, who's facing rape and human trafficking charges, calling him an 'extraordinary human being.' He has referred to Tate as 'a dissident of authoritarianism' — a title he has said applies as well to white nationalist Nick Fuentes, the rapper Ye and Trump. He has also called for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to be jailed, and referred to former Vice President Mike Pence as an 'FBI asset.' Ingrassia graduated from Cornell Law in 2022, joined conservative think tank The Claremont Institute later that year, became a leader in the New York Young Republican Club, and then went on to be a frequent presence at Trump rallies and Mar-a-Lago in 2023 and 2024. He's currently working as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security and was formerly the administration's liaison to the Justice Department, where he'd been seen walking the halls, touting the president's agenda and telling people he was acting as the 'eyes and ears' of the White House. His post at the Office of Special Counsel will require Senate confirmation. The OSC is an independent federal investigative and prosecuting agency, tasked with shielding federal employees from prohibited personnel practices, including retaliation for whistleblowing. The agency head is confirmed to a five-year term, but Trump fired then-OSC head Hampton Dellinger earlier this year. Dellinger, a Biden nominee who was confirmed to the post last year, fought his dismissal in court but eventually dropped the suit. Ingrassia thanked Trump for nominating him in a post on X. 'As Special Counsel, my team and I will make every effort to restore competence and integrity to the Executive Branch — with priority on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal workforce and revitalize the Rule of Law and Fairness in Hatch Act enforcement,' he wrote. This article was originally published on
NBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Trump nominates former podcast host with history of inflammatory comments for top ethics job
President Donald Trump has nominated Paul Ingrassia, a former podcast host with a long history of inflammatory remarks, to head the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. 'Paul is a highly respected attorney, writer, and Constitutional Scholar, who has done a tremendous job serving as my White House Liaison for Homeland Security,' Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social announcing the nomination Thursday night. Ingrassia is a far-right former podcaster and commentator with a lengthy list of incendiary comments. He has called for Jan. 6 to be declared a national holiday to honor the 'peaceful protest against a great injustice affecting our electoral system' and dismissed the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel as a ' psyop.' He has worked for and praised 'manosphere' influencer Andrew Tate, who's facing rape and human trafficking charges, calling him an 'extraordinary human being.' He has referred to Tate as 'a dissident of authoritarianism' — a title he has said applies as well to white nationalist Nick Fuentes, the rapper Ye and Trump. He has also called for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to be jailed, and referred to former Vice President Mike Pence as an 'FBI asset.' Ingrassia graduated from Cornell Law in 2022, joined conservative think tank The Claremont Institute later that year, became a leader in the New York Young Republican Club, and then went on to be a frequent presence at Trump rallies and Mar-a-Lago in 2023 and 2024. He's currently working as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security and was formerly the administration's liaison to the Justice Department, where he'd been seen walking the halls, touting the president's agenda and telling people he was acting as the 'eyes and ears' of the White House. His post at the Office of Special Counsel will require Senate confirmation. The OSC is an independent federal investigative and prosecuting agency, tasked with shielding federal employees from prohibited personnel practices, including retaliation for whistleblowing. The agency head is confirmed to a five-year term, but Trump fired then-OSC head Hampton Dellinger earlier this year. Dellinger, a Biden nominee who was confirmed to the post last year, fought his dismissal in court but eventually dropped the suit. Ingrassia thanked Trump for nominating him in a post on X. 'As Special Counsel, my team and I will make every effort to restore competence and integrity to the Executive Branch — with priority on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal workforce and revitalize the Rule of Law and Fairness in Hatch Act enforcement,' he wrote.
