Tag: kremlin
Dramatic video of fire at Putin military base amid suspicion of rising sabotage incidents
The East2West news agency has reported that a major fire swept through a Russian military unit near Moscow overnight. It claims that some 50 conscripts and soldiers had to be evacuated at the 4th Air Defence Division base in Dolgoprudny. TASS, citing t...
‘Carnage at Crimean airbase including a blitzed Putin Su 24M attack warplane'
Carnage caused by explosions including a destroyed Su-24M attack aircraft is seen in a video believed to be from a Russian airfield in annexed Crimea. The East2West news agency reports that up to 15 explosions hit the Novofedorivka, home to Russia's 43rd...
Rutube Vs. YouTube: How the Kremlin Is Trying to Win Over Russian Viewers | WSJ
The Kremlin is trying to lure users in Russia away from YouTube, one of the most popular Western social media networks in the country, to a homegrown alternative called Rutube. WSJ examines the platform and why many Russians are reluctant to use it. Photo...
Shocking Russian Military Corruption Exposed
From the lowest level officers to the highest levels of government the corruption in the Russian military is a problem. Exactly how big of a problem is up for debate.
Why this Russian military transportation is worse than you think.
Did the BTR-80 fail in combat or was it poor fighting doctrine? In this episode we explore the Russian Army's history with mechanized wheeled vehicles and their performance on the battlefield. Did the BTR-4 surprise us with how the Ukrainian Armed Forces...
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appears in Russian court to face cannabis possession charges. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years behind bars
U.S. women's basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in Russian court Friday to face cannabis possession charges. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years behind bars. Deputy chief of mission of the U.S. Embassy supported Griner in court, saying the R...
Why the snake island of Ukraine is the key to the Russian war strategy. | WSJ
Snake Island, in the Black Sea, is a key battleground in the Ukraine war. Satellite images show how Russian forces are using the island to strengthen their military capabilities and block ships carrying grain, as Moscow continues its push in eastern Ukrai...
New special ops forces in action.! M777 and Stugna don't leave anything to chance!
The Ukrainian military destroyed three enemy BM-21 Grad MLRSs in Luhansk Region. This was reported by the command of the AFU Special Operations Forces on 13 June.It is noted that during the reconnaissance of the enemy's rear in the Severodonetsk direction...
Ukraine ‘Road of Death’ Shows Russians Fired on Civilians: A Video Investigation
Dozens of Ukrainian civilians were killed on one four-mile stretch of road outside Kyiv during the month of March. A WSJ analysis of videos, photos and socia...