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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
5 killed, 6 injured in Russian drone strike on Chernihiv Oblast
A Russian drone strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky overnight on June 5 killed at least five civilians, including a one-year-old child, and injured six others, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported. The attack, which hit residential neighborhoods, sparked large fires and left multiple homes in ruins. Chernihiv Oblast Governor Viacheslav Chaus said at least six Iranian-designed Shahed-136 drones were used in the assault. "Five deaths have been confirmed so far, including two women and a one-year-old child who were found under the rubble," Chaus said. "Police, rescuers, and other emergency services are working at the sites of enemy strikes." Emergency crews worked through the night to extinguish the fires. The State Emergency Service said the strike completely destroyed two residential buildings, two garages, a farm building, and a car. Chaus added that six people were hospitalized and are receiving urgent care. Pryluky, located in Chernihiv Oblast, lies in northern Ukraine near the border with Russia and Belarus. Before Russia's full-scale invasion, it had a population of roughly 51,500. The deadly attack is part of a broader campaign of drone and missile strikes by Russia targeting civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. Ukraine's northern regions, including Chernihiv, have been targeted in recent weeks as Russian forces escalate their air campaign despite mounting international calls for a ceasefire. Read also: Russian missile, drone attack on Kharkiv injures 17, including 4 children We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
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First Post
a day ago
- Business
- First Post
Iran, hit by high inflation and threatened by Trump, seeks comfort in gold; imports triple in a year
Many Iranians reportedly keep their savings in gold and US dollars at home, avoiding banks due to fears of financial instability or government confiscation. The country itself has used gold transactions for weapons deals with sanctions-hit Russia read more Iran is turning increasingly to gold as citizens and businesses seek refuge from soaring inflation and escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly threats from former US President Donald Trump's administration. Local gold prices surged more than 80 per cent in Iranian rial terms over the past year, significantly outpacing the global benchmark's increase of 45 per cent. The West Asian nation imported a record 100 tons of gold valued at about $8 billion in the financial year ending in late March, tripling its previous annual imports, according to government data. The actual figure could be nearly double, with substantial amounts coming from neighbouring markets like the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, according to analysts cited by Financial Times. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sanctions spurring gold accumulation Analysts link this sharp rise to Iranians investing in gold to protect their savings amid economic instability, sanctions, and the looming threat of military confrontation with the United States and Israel. The Central Bank of Iran has reportedly accumulated large gold reserves, potentially at historic levels, as a buffer against future sanctions. While the central bank has not publicly commented, an economist familiar with the matter said, 'No one in the world can stop Iran from importing gold[…]The global gold market is opaque. Gold takes up little space and much of it arrives through neighbouring countries.' Demand high despite price volatility Price volatility has occasionally impacted investors, with gold coin prices briefly exceeding IR1 billion ($2,200) in March before retreating following the resumption of nuclear talks with the US, which briefly raised hopes for sanctions relief. Nonetheless, demand for gold remains robust due to considerable challenges impeding a nuclear agreement. US officials continue demanding that Iran halt uranium enrichment, a stance Tehran firmly rejects. Trump's ongoing 'maximum pressure' policy, combined with threats of additional sanctions targeting Iran's crucial oil exports, further fuels economic uncertainty. Many Iranians reportedly keep their savings in gold and US dollars at home, avoiding banks due to fears of financial instability or government confiscation. 'It's like wine that just sits in storage,' FT quoted Mohammad Keshtyaray, a member of Iran's Gold and Jewelry Special Committee, as saying. Gold for weapons? Additionally, gold transactions help Iran circumvent international sanctions. US analysts from C4ADS, as reported by The Washington Post earlier, revealed that Russia transferred 1.8 tons of gold bars worth approximately $104 million to Iran as payment for Shahed-136 drones. Further gold transactions between Russia and Iran are reportedly planned, though details remain unclear.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Another Russian military engine plant is on fire
A fire has broken out at the Avtodizel engine plant in Russia's city of Yaroslavl on the night of 3-4 June, engulfing the workshop producing 12-cylinder engines. Source: The Moscow Times Details: The fire covered an area of 400 square metres, the Russian Emergency Ministry's regional office reported. No casualties were recorded. It took firefighters over an hour and a half to extinguish the blaze. The cause has not been disclosed. The Moscow Times notes that the Yaroslavl Motor Plant (YaMZ) is one of Russia's largest manufacturers of diesel engines and gearboxes. In May 2024, YaMZ was placed under US sanctions for producing diesel engines for the Russian forces. The outlet also recalls that late in the evening of 2 June, an explosion and fire broke out at the Zavolzhye Motor Plant (ZMZ) in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. According to the regional labour inspectorate, the incident was caused by the ignition of a truck carrying a tank in one of the plant's workshops, where chemical substances were stored. In 2003, ZMZ – a plant specialising in petrol and diesel engines – received a government contract to develop a family of competitive multipurpose diesel engines with capacities of 2.2 to 3.4 litres. The plant's director stated they would be suitable for a wide range of vehicles, including military equipment. Background: In February, unidentified drones attacked Russian cities of Rostov, Novomoskovsk, and Engels overnight. An industrial facility caught fire in Russia's Kaluga Oblast, and a refinery in the city of Volgograd was also struck. It was also reported that, on the night of 3 February, drones targeted fuel and energy facilities in Astrakhan and Volgograd oblasts. On 15 January, a diesel hydrotreating unit caught fire at a Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd. The blaze broke out at unit No.18, one of the facility's two diesel hydrotreating lines, which has a daily capacity of 9,500 metric tonnes. Earlier, Ukrainian intelligence reported that a warehouse in Russia's Alabuga special economic zone caught fire. It stored 65 fuselages, engines, navigation systems and thermal imaging cameras intended for producing 400 Shahed-136 attack drones – all of which were destroyed. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Russia drones: Thought U.S. and EU drones were superior? Russia unleashes drones that fly higher and faster — here's all about them
Russia Using Modified Drones Drones Flying in Higher Altitudes, Bigger Challenge For Ukraine MANPADS: The Weapon Ukraine Needs ADVERTISEMENT FAQs Russia has recently changed its drone strategy, by operating it at higher altitudes and using modified drones that fly faster, and only higher-reaching weapons can be used to beat them, as per a drone used by Russia to attack Ukraine is the Shahed-136, which is an Iranian-designed weapon that Moscow now also produces in its own country, according to Business Insider. While, traditionally the Shahed-136, which is a one-way attack drone, could fly at speeds of over 115 mph with a 90-pound explosive warhead, reported Business Insider. But now, Russia has started using a modified version of the drone with an engine that lets it travel at speeds of more than 180 mph, as per the previously, Russia would launch its Shaheds at low altitudes to avoid radar detection, but now, the country is flying the drones higher, at more than 8,000 feet, which is beyond the reach of the machine guns that the Ukrainian mobile air defence unit uses to defend, according to Business who is the deputy commander of an air defence unit with Ukraine's Territorial Defense Forces, said that the newer tactic "makes the Shaheds inaccessible to mobile fire groups", all they can do is "observe them and report back," as reported by Business commander pointed out that, "To overcome this altitude barrier and stably engage drones with firepower, mobile groups need to use additional weapons, like shoulder-launched surface-to-air missiles, or Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)," as quoted in the also added that, "If our unit were additionally equipped with a manual MANPADS, the effectiveness of destroying air targets would increase by twofold," quoted Business a one-way attack drone originally designed in Iran and now built in Russia, used for long-range newer, modified versions can reach speeds over 180 mph, much faster than earlier models.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Thought U.S. and EU drones were superior? Russia unleashes drones that fly higher and faster — here's all about them
Russia Using Modified Drones Drones Flying in Higher Altitudes, Bigger Challenge For Ukraine MANPADS: The Weapon Ukraine Needs Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Russia has recently changed its drone strategy, by operating it at higher altitudes and using modified drones that fly faster, and only higher-reaching weapons can be used to beat them, as per a drone used by Russia to attack Ukraine is the Shahed-136, which is an Iranian-designed weapon that Moscow now also produces in its own country, according to Business Insider. While, traditionally the Shahed-136, which is a one-way attack drone, could fly at speeds of over 115 mph with a 90-pound explosive warhead, reported Business Insider. But now, Russia has started using a modified version of the drone with an engine that lets it travel at speeds of more than 180 mph, as per the previously, Russia would launch its Shaheds at low altitudes to avoid radar detection, but now, the country is flying the drones higher, at more than 8,000 feet, which is beyond the reach of the machine guns that the Ukrainian mobile air defence unit uses to defend, according to Business who is the deputy commander of an air defence unit with Ukraine's Territorial Defense Forces, said that the newer tactic "makes the Shaheds inaccessible to mobile fire groups", all they can do is "observe them and report back," as reported by Business commander pointed out that, "To overcome this altitude barrier and stably engage drones with firepower, mobile groups need to use additional weapons, like shoulder-launched surface-to-air missiles, or Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)," as quoted in the also added that, "If our unit were additionally equipped with a manual MANPADS, the effectiveness of destroying air targets would increase by twofold," quoted Business a one-way attack drone originally designed in Iran and now built in Russia, used for long-range newer, modified versions can reach speeds over 180 mph, much faster than earlier models.
