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Iran has begun launching strikes against desalination plants in US ally countries
Iran has claimed to have carried out strikes on desalination plants in Kuwait and has also reported attacks on US military facilities in the region. Meanwhile, the US has continued to carry out strikes on military targets within Iran, whilst shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.
Soldier sold equipment from unit’s storehouse, earning enough for a ‘Lexus’ — investigation
The head of the border guard detachment’s depot is accused of misappropriating military property. According to the investigation, he sold equipment to civilians and pawned it.
How long can you drive with temporary number plates in 2026: rules and fines
In Ukraine, transit (or ‘red’) number plates for one-off journeys are issued for a period of two months. At the same time, you must register a car within 10 days of purchase or customs clearance.
Language bill: ban on songs in Russian and new fines
В Україні пропонують заборонити публічне виконання пісень російською та підвищити для бізнесу штрафи за повторне порушення мовного закону до 25,5 тисячі гривень. Законопроєкт також запроваджує нові мовні вимоги під час працевлаштування, у дитячих таборах, застосунках і сфері послуг.
Tyson Fury v Mariusz Wach: date and time of the fight
Tyson Fury, a 37-year-old Briton and former world heavyweight champion, is set to face 46-year-old Polish boxer Mariusz Wach.
For the first time, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck Russian forces using FPV drones launched from unmanned boats
Ukrainian marines have, for the first time, deployed FPV drones launched from unmanned Barracuda boats to strike the occupiers’ positions in the Zalizny Port area of the Kherson region.
Syrsky gave an account of the situation in Kostiantynivka, which has been occupied by Russian forces
In Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk region, Russian invaders have concentrated up to 145 fighters, whilst Ukrainian units continue to search for and eliminate enemy saboteurs in the town.
The murder of Pavlo Sheremet: why, 10 years on, there has been no verdict
20 липня виповнилося десять років від дня вбивства журналіста Павла Шеремета в центрі Києва. Суд над трьома обвинуваченими досі не завершений, а організаторів і замовників злочину офіційно не встановили.
US firm Lockheed Martin is to develop cheaper missiles for the Patriot system: what we know
The American defence firm Lockheed Martin has announced the development of a new interceptor missile for the Patriot system, which will be significantly cheaper than previous munitions.
Over the past 10 years, Russia has reduced the population of the Donetsk region by almost a third and is settling it en masse with its own citizens — Main Intelligence Directorate
Over the past 10 years, the population of the Donetsk region has fallen by almost a third due to the situation in Russia. Whilst around 7.37 million people lived in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in 2001, by the start of 2024 the figure had fallen to approximately 3.75 million.
A co-founder of Fire Point has posted a video of the launch of an unidentified ballistic missile
Denis Shtilerman, co-founder of Fire Point, has released a video showing a rocket launch. He did not specify which product is shown in the footage, nor did he disclose any further details.
The winners of the individual awards at the 2026 World Championships have been decided
Following the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament organisers presented individual awards to the best players. The ‘Golden Boot’ was won by France’s Kylian Mbappé, whilst the title of best player went to Spain’s Rodri.