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Unidentified drones spotted over the Rubio and Hegset bases have raised alarm in the US
Unidentified drones have been spotted in the US flying over Fort Leslie J. McNeair, a military base in Washington, D.C., where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hagset are based. Against the backdrop of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, this incident has heightened concerns regarding the safety of US officials within the country.
The government wants to strip the Armed Forces’ recruitment centres of their military registration functions
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law submitted by the Ministry of Defence, which provides for the removal of the authority to maintain personal military records of citizens from the recruitment centres of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The government explains that the initiative is driven by the need to clarify responsibilities for record-keeping and eliminate duplication of functions.
Berlin plans to introduce a drone defence system
In the German capital, a system is being developed to detect and neutralise drones. It is designed to cover the entire city and enhance security during large-scale events and in government districts.
The Rada wants to assign military cases exclusively to specialist judges
Bill No. 15084 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposing that the adjudication of military criminal offences and crimes against peace, human security and the international legal order be entrusted exclusively to judges with the relevant specialisation. The initiative has emerged against the backdrop of a heavy workload on the judicial system due to the large number of war-related cases.
Tensions are rising in Hungary ahead of the election; Orbán may resort to extreme measures in the event of defeat
In the run-up to the Hungarian elections, attention is turning to how the situation might unfold after the vote. Concerns are growing in the country over potential disputes regarding the results.
Ukraine and South Korea are launching a feasibility study for a high-speed rail link from Kyiv to the border
Ukraine and the Republic of Korea have begun preparing a feasibility study for the construction of a high-speed railway between Kyiv and the national border. The project is being funded through a grant from the South Korean government and has a budget of $8 million.
An American amphibious assault ship heading for the Middle East is already off the coast of Singapore
The US Navy warship USS Tripoli, which, according to sources, is carrying marines, is approaching the Singapore area en route to the Middle East. The vessel’s movements have been tracked using maritime tracking systems.
Oil prices surged following Iran’s attacks on the Middle East’s energy infrastructure
Global oil prices rose sharply on 19 March after Iran attacked energy facilities in the Middle East in response to a strike on the South Pars gas field. At its peak, Brent rose by more than $5 a barrel, with the market pricing in the risk of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies.
US intelligence believes missile strikes on the country’s territory are a possibility
The US intelligence community assesses that other states are developing weapons systems capable of striking the United States. This includes both nuclear and conventional missiles.
The Pentagon is requesting over $200 billion to fund the war with Iran
The US Department of Defence has asked the White House to approve a request to Congress for over $200 billion to fund the war with Iran. Some members of the administration doubt that this request will receive support from lawmakers.
Ukrainian forces have struck the Russian electronic warfare station ‘Zhitiel’ in the Zaporizhzhia region
Operators of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Unit have struck a Russian R-330Zh ‘Zhitiel’ electronic warfare station. The strike took place in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Traffic on bridges and flyovers in Kyiv will be restricted for a few days: list
From 19 to 22 March, traffic will be partially restricted on a number of bridges and flyovers in Kyiv due to repairs to sections of the road surface in poor condition. The work will be carried out in stages, with the most restrictions scheduled for the weekend.