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Russian military leadership shake-up: Lieutenant General Sergey Kisel relieved of duties in Syria
Lieutenant General Sergey Kisel, the commander of Russian forces in Syria, has reportedly been relieved of his duties, according to the war correspondent Rybar and other Russian war channels.
There is no official confirmation of this information yet. Z-sources suggest that Colonel General Chaiko may have replaced him. Kisel was previously assigned to Syria following the failure of the 1st Guards Tank Army in the initial phase of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian channels are …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian S-400 air defense system in occupied Crimea
An explosion was reported in occupied Crimea after 11 a.m. on November 29, sending a massive column of thick, white-gray smoke into the sky. Online reports suggest the possible target was a Russian S-400 missile defense system installation. The head of Ukraine’s Center for Counteracting Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, made the announcement.
“Crimea. Rumors suggest a strike hit the location of a Russian S-400 system,” said the head of Ukraine’s …
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Rebel offensive in Syria gains ground as Russian military presence diminishes
Rebel forces have launched a swift offensive in northern Syria this week, coinciding with Russia's reduced military presence in the region following the redeployment of former Wagner Group fighters to Africa, reports the news outlet Agenstvo.
On November 27, Syrian armed groups commenced a large-scale attack on areas under government control. According to the American Institute for the Study of War, by Thursday, rebels had seized at least 19 villages. By Thursday evening, the rebels were just 1 …
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South Korea denies Ukraine's arms request amid legal and geopolitical concerns
A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov recently arrived in South Korea seeking to negotiate an arms deal, only to be turned down, reports the news outlet news comes SBS.
Reports indicate that Ukraine intended to purchase the weaponry, not to seek them as free aid. Kyiv's requests included Cheongung anti-aircraft missile systems, other air defense systems, tanks, artillery units, and ammunition. Umerov met with President Yoon Suk-yeol and Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. …
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The Netherlands delivers three Patriot systems to Ukraine
Ruben Brekelmans, the Dutch Defense Minister, has confirmed via a post on X that the Netherlands has provided Ukraine with three Patriot surface-to-air missile systems.
"With the persistent air raids, Ukrainians face a harsh winter ahead. That's why we have delivered three Patriot systems to them," Brekelmans stated, without specifying the exact timing of these deliveries.
Previously, in October, Brekelmans indicated that Amsterdam had shipped the first batch of F-16 fighter jets promised to …
