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Russia's accelerating Starlink rival development means that war in space is not just probable; it's inevitable

Rapidly-expanding Rassvet raises concerns about stronger drone communications and forcing Ukraine to consider responses beyond conventional battlefield defenses.

TechRadar · Aug 16

Ukraine Pounds Russia And Vice Versa. Kyiv's Blitz Signals A Strategic Shift

Ukraine is of the view that Russia's vast energy reservoirs are bankrolling its appetite for war and hence it is unleashing the coordinated strikes on these facilities across Russia. These strikes are aimed at bringing the impact of the war and causing misery to the Russian public, which has also…

International Business Times · Aug 16

British drones used in Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia for first time, says report

Kyiv has been striking targets beyond enemy lines in recent months

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Mass drone attack on Moscow as Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow on Sunday as Russia launched missile strikes that killed three people and wounded more than a dozen in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, officials on the two sides said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

This 19th-century Russian town 420 kilometers north of Moscow was submerged underwater by a massive Soviet reservoir

Amid the reservoir development in the 1940s, the remote Russian city of Vesyegonsk grappled with significant flooding, with two-thirds of its area underwater. Although wooden homes were salvaged through relocation, stone structures were lost entirely. During World War II, it was primarily women who managed the arduous task of resettling…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

🔴 Live: Ukraine launches 600 drones at Russia, one of its largest aerial attacks of the war

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France 24 · Aug 16

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

The Times of India · Aug 16

North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's war in Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin described relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ukraine recently accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles in an attack. Kyiv also…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Indians celebrate 80th Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoisting

Indians globally marked the nation's 80th Independence Day with widespread celebrations. Key international partners extended greetings and pledged stronger bilateral relationships. The "Suryapath Tiranga" initiative connected celebrations across various time zones. Local communities and diaspora groups actively participated in these festive events. International leaders reaffirmed commitments to deepening cooperation and…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Consumer Tech (Aug 10-14): Trump Faces Federal Lawsuits, Apple & Alibaba To Create AI Model For China & More

Ukraine’s military intelligence service is warning that Russia is accelerating deployment of its planned Rassvet low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation, which could eventually provide Moscow with Starlink-like battlefield connectivity.

Benzinga · Aug 15