War
Iran's tallest strategic bridge, the B1, has been destroyed
In Iran, the B1 bridge came under fire. According to a statement by local state media, eight people were killed and a further 95 were injured as a result of the attack.
Trump has announced his intention to review US membership of NATO against the backdrop of the conflict with Iran
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering the possibility of the country withdrawing from NATO. His comments came amid disagreements with allies over the war with Iran.
Russia is attacking Ukraine with 'daggers' – what is known about the aeroballistic missile
An air raid alert has been issued across Ukraine. Russia is carrying out a massive attack using drones and missiles from the ‘Kinzhal’ system. This is an airborne missile system equipped with an aeroballistic missile, which Russia describes as hypersonic.
European chemicals for Russian missiles: how Cerdia’s raw materials end up in the Russian defence industry
Despite the sanctions, Russia’s missile production remains dependent on imported chemical raw materials. Documents analysed by StateWatch show that European-produced cellulose acetate was channelled via intermediaries and civilian companies to the Perm Gunpowder Plant, which supplies fuel for the Russian Federation’s missile systems.
Drone attacks have damaged around 40 per cent of the storage tanks at the port of Primorsk in Russia
A significant portion of the infrastructure in the Russian port of Primorsk on the Baltic Sea has been damaged as a result of drone attacks. This is one of the country’s key export hubs.
Gulf countries are considering the construction of new pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
The threat of Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz is forcing countries in the region to reconsider their plans for alternative routes for oil and gas exports. These are large-scale infrastructure projects, the implementation of which could take years.
The State Emergency Service has cleared nearly 200,000 hectares of land of mines since the start of the full-scale war
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, nearly 200,000 hectares of land have been cleared of mines in Ukraine. Explosive ordnance disposal experts have defused hundreds of thousands of explosive devices.
Overnight, the Russians launched attacks on six regions of Ukraine; there are reports of deaths and injuries
During the night of 3 April and in the morning, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kherson, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The shelling has resulted in deaths and injuries, as well as damage to residential buildings, infrastructure and civilian facilities.
Over the past 24 hours, 230 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line
The 1,500th day of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine has begun. Defence forces continue to repel the offensive and are inflicting losses on the enemy.
The Russian Armed Forces lost 3 tanks and 6 armoured fighting vehicles in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,230 troops. Russia’s total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.3 million.
The US is increasing the number of A-10 attack aircraft in the Middle East
The Pentagon is doubling its deployment of A-10 attack aircraft in the region amid hostilities with Iran. The aircraft may be used to support ground operations near the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia could earn up to an additional $40 billion thanks to rising oil and commodity prices
The conflict surrounding Iran has led to a rise in global prices for energy and raw materials, generating additional revenue for Russia. This applies not only to oil, but also to gas, aluminium, grain and fertilisers.
