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8 July

Ukraine Drone Hit Sets Russian Munitions Depot Ablaze

An overnight Ukrainian drone attack set a Russian munitions depot ablaze in the Voronezh region, near the two countries' shared border, Russian and Ukrainian officials said.

5 July

US President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference after the NATO summit at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, June 2021.

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Chief Sidesteps Questions on Biden’s Condition

NATO chief Stoltenberg dodged reporters' questions about the condition of US President Biden and whether he thought the leader of the alliance's most important country was fit for re-election.

5 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin Says Taliban ‘Our Allies’ in Fighting Terrorism

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Taliban, a banned group in Russia, are Moscow's "allies" in fighting terrorism because they are in control of Afghanistan.

5 July

Tournai, the third ship of a mine countermeasure (MCM) vessel program between the Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy

Rojoef Manuel

Naval Group Launches Third Belgian-Dutch Minehunter Ship

Naval Group has introduced the third ship of a mine countermeasure vessel program between the Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy.

5 July

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shanna McCarter, a military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron, guides MWD Mojito toward the scent of simulated explosive material during an international working dog training seminar at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 26, 2024. MWDs can be trained to detect the scents of explosives, human biological materials and illicit substances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

Rojoef Manuel

US Leads Multinational Working Dog Handler Training in Germany

The US has hosted a multinational training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to improve the interoperability of working dog handlers.

5 July

A Ukrainian serviceman of an artillery unit throws an empty shell as they fire towards Russian positions on the outskirts of Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine

Keith Stalder and Dean Patterson

Reevaluating Modern Warfare: Lessons From Ukraine’s Air Defense Strategies

The Ukraine war has become a stark lesson in modern air defense, demonstrating how agility, innovation, and advanced technology can reshape the battlefield.

5 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Strikes Raise Concerns Over Ukraine’s Imminent F-16s

Russia's claims to have struck three Ukrainian air bases has triggered questions over how it will protect the F-16s due to arrive in the country.

4 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Arms Manufacturer Eyes Production in Ukraine

Canberra-based EOS Defence Systems has expressed its desire to launch arms production in Ukraine.

4 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Confirms ‘Retreat’ From District in Strategic Town of Chasiv Yar

Ukraine said its forces had withdrawn from a district in the key eastern town of Chasiv Yar, where Russian forces have recently claimed several advances.

4 July