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Drone attack causes chaos at Moscow airports: 62 flights canceled, 55 rerouted
In a significant disruption, airports across Moscow's aviation hub witnessed at least 62 flight cancellations amidst an extensive drone attack. On Wednesday, May 28, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency revealed that additional 52 flights at Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports were delayed for more than two hours.
Furthermore, 55 incoming flights to Moscow were redirected to alternative airports, the agency announced, referencing data compiled by 10:00 AM Moscow time. …
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Key Russian electronic warfare systems developer Yevgeny Rytikov killed in car explosion in Bryansk
On the night of April 17-18, Yevgeny Rytikov, head of the design bureau at the Bryansk Electromechanical Plant, a key developer of Russian electronic warfare (EW) and electronic intelligence systems, was killed in a car explosion in Bryansk. The death was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing sources within the Ukrainian Defense Forces the Russian news outlet Mash.
According to sources, the explosion occurred as Rytikov and a colleague were entering the vehicle. Both were killed instantly. It is …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Railway fires disrupt Russian military logistics
Throughout March 2025, a spate of fires has erupted on Russia's railways, critical to the nation's military logistics, according to Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR).
In the regions of Moscow, Samara, and Tver, flames have destroyed six units of traction rolling stock, while in the Republic of Mari El, as well as the Stavropol and Krasnoyarsk territories, nine railway signaling devices have been ravaged by the blazes.
Additionally, Moscow region suffered the loss of a power …
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One of Putin’s luxury limos explodes and burns in Moscow
In a dramatic scene near Moscow's FSB headquarters on Lubyanka Street, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's luxury limousines exploded and caught fire, reports the Serbian news outlet Kurir.
The blaze, which started in the engine of the €330,000 special-purpose "Aurus Senat" vehicle, rapidly advanced into the interior. Video footage shows staff from nearby restaurants and bars rushing out, attempting to help extinguish the fire before the arrival of firefighters. Meanwhile, dense black …
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Amid tense talks in Saudi Arabia, Russia demands U.S. cede four regions of Ukraine
During high-stakes talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia, Russia remains firm on its demand for control over four Ukrainian regions, banking on the idea that the U.S. won't be concerned about changing borders between Ukraine and Russia. Citing its own sources, The Moscow Times reports that the Russian delegation is pressing the U.S. to cede to its control over the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
The Kremlin insists on gaining control of these regions …
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Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Russia, multiple casualties and widespread damage reported
Ukraine has launched the largest drone attack on Russian territory since the war began, with Russia's Ministry of Defense reporting the interception of 337 Ukrainian drones in various regions of the country. The attack coincided with negotiations between Ukrainian and U.S. representatives in Saudi Arabia.
The main target was Russia's capital region, with 91 drones shot down over the Moscow area, according to Russia's Defense Ministry. The attack in the Moscow Region resulted in 20 injuries and …
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Founder of DPR's ArBat battalion Armen Sarkisyan reportedly killed by suicide bomber
A suicide bomber might have been responsible for the explosion that killed Armen "Gorlovsky" Sarkisyan in Moscow on February 3, reports Russian state new agency RIA Novosti, citing Russian law enforcement agencies.
According to Russian channel 112, the explosion's epicenter was on Sarkisyan's body. Preliminary investigations suggest it was an MON-50 mine, detonated just as Sarkisyan exited an elevator.
"Allegedly, the bomber was previously convicted Armenian citizen. Two main theories are …
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Explosion in Moscow luxury complex kills DPR ArBat battalion founder Armen Sarkisyan
An explosion rocked the prestigious "Alye Parusa" residential complex in northern Moscow on the morning of February 3, claiming the life of at least one individual and injuring five more. Reports indicate that an explosive device detonated as Armen Sarkisyan, creator of the so-called "ArBat Battalion," was inside the building. He died in the blast, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee.
Russian state media have dubbed Armen Sarkisyan as the "head of the Boxing Federation of the Donetsk …
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Moscow airports suspend flights due to drone threat concerns
In a significant disruption on Thursday, December 26, Moscow's main airports—Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky—suspended operations. The news agency RBC reports, citing a spokesperson from Rosaviatsiya, these airports have ceased both incoming and outgoing flights.
The airports, including Kaluga Airport, have implemented the "Carpet" emergency plan, typically activated in response to potential drone attack threats.
Initial reports of the operational restrictions at Moscow's …
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Drone attack on Moscow: over 30 UAVs target city, causing fires and injuries
According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, Russian air defense reportedly operated successfully in the urban districts of Ramenskoye, Domodedovo, and Kolomna. However, media reports indicate house fires and injured residents.
On November 10, unmanned aerial vehicles attacked Moscow. According to the city head Sergey Sobyanin, Russian air defense allegedly destroyed 32 aerial targets.
"At the moment, 32 drones heading for Moscow have been destroyed," Sergey Sobyanin stated. He noted that …