The notorious prison breakouts of a Soviet spy, IRA men and one of the Great Train Robbers

Ukrainian Unleashes Missile Attack on Russia's Belgorod as Moscow Marks Victory Day, Putin responds

Russian authorities reported that at least eight people were injured in Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod. The assaults occurred as the nation commemorated the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of the Belgorod region disclosed on Telegram, "The city of Belgorod and the Belgorod district faced an air attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, resulting in direct hits on residential apartment buildings and vehicles." He further stated, "Preliminary reports indicate eight casualties, including seven adults and one child." In response to the heightened tensions, Belgorod, along with other Russian regions bordering Ukraine, has scrapped its military parade and other Victory Day celebrations. #UkraineAttack #BelgorodMissile #VictoryDayViolence #PutinResponse #DronesDeployed #RussianRetaliation #MissileStrike #BelgorodUnderAttack #UkraineConflict #MoscowAlert #WarTensions #PutinReact #MilitaryEscalation #UkrainianAggression #RussiaResponds ~HT.178~ED.101~GR.125~

This Day in History: Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl

This Day in History: , Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl. April 26, 1986. The disaster at Chernobyl, located about 65 miles from Kiev in the former Soviet Union, is the worst nuclear power plant accident to date. 50 tons of radioactive material was released into the atmosphere after an explosion of the Number 4 reactor, caused by an engineering experiment. The 30,000 residents of the nearby community of Pripyat were evacuated the next day. The Soviet government attempted a cover-up. But two days after the disaster, radiation levels 800 miles away in Sweden were detected at 40% higher than the normal level. 32 people were initially killed in the Chernobyl plant. 5,000 Soviets eventually died from radiation-induced illnesses. Millions of acres of forest and farmland across Northern and Eastern Europe were contaminated. The former residents of Pripyat have never returned

Ukraine’s FM Kuleba Meets Indian Counterpart, Urges End of Soviet-Era Ties with Russia | OneIndia

Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, urges India to reconsider its ties with Russia, citing a fading Soviet legacy. Amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine and growing Chinese-Russian relations, Kuleba emphasizes India's security interests. Despite historic alliances, Ukraine seeks India's support, highlighting potential partnerships in trade and technology. #Ukraine #UkraineIndia #IndiaRussia #DmytroKuleba #Kuleba #Zelensky #RussiaUkraine #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.101~GR.122~

Moscow terror attack: How the world reacted to the attack in Russia concert hall | Oneindia

The terror attack at the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow's northern Krasnogorsk suburb, has claimed the lives of more than 60 people and wounded over 100. Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the horrific attack in Russia, which involved gunfire and a grenade explosion. This terror attack came days after Russian President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on the country in a highly orchestrated electoral landslide. The incident took place just before Soviet-era rock group "Picnic" was to perform at the Crocus City Hall. Video footage of the horrific attack is being shared on social media, in which people can be seen screaming and running amok in a bid to save their lives. In another video, flames and black smoke could be seen rising from the hall. Several world leaders have condemned the terrible incident in Moscow. #MoscowAttack #Terrorism #CrocusCityHallAttack #CrocusCityAttack #MoscowTerrorAttack #ConcertHallAttack #Russia #SecurityThreat #GlobalResponse #PrayForMoscow #Solidarity #Peace #TerrorAttack #InternationalCommunity #Safety #Condolences #Support #SecurityMeasures #Unity #Peacekeeping #GlobalConcern #MoscowConcert #StandTogether ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.122~HT.96~