Key Putin ally urges war to end - as Ukraine captures key town
Friday, 16 August 2024 () A key ally of Vladimir Putin has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate an end to the conflict, as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country's troops had captured a key Russian town.
A key Russian bridge has been destroyed by Ukraine's air force, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying Kyiv is "strengthening" its positions in the Kursk region. Sky News
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, known for its formidable capabilities, tragically caught fire mid-air during a routine flight over Siberia, leading to a devastating explosion. The incident, confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry, occurred in the Irkutsk Region, raising concerns amidst the ongoing Ukraine war. The crew managed to steer the bomber away from populated areas, preventing further casualties, but one crew member lost their life due to injuries sustained in the crash. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with initial reports pointing to a technical malfunction.
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A Russian nuclear-capable Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in the Irkutsk region in Siberia. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the bomber crashed due to a technical malfunction, and all crew members are safe. However, Reuters, citing regional governor Igor Kobzev, reported that one crew died out of the four members.
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Russian Defense Ministry video shows the destruction of a US-supplied HIMARS launcher in Ukraine's Sumy Region. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following a reported Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk Region. The footage captures the HIMARS firing missiles before being hit by an Iskander missile while reloading. Russia claims the strike destroyed the launcher, ammunition, and support vehicles.
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