Source link Washington is ratcheting up regional tensions for its own goals, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Western airstrikes in Yemen are aimed at escalating tensions in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. Overnight, the US and its allies attacked dozens of targets, which they identified as Houthi military assets. […]
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US Congress reacts to Yemen strikes — RT World News
Source link The Western bombing raids follow a series of attacks on commercial vessels by Yemeni militants Lawmakers in Washington have given mixed reactions to a series of US and UK retaliatory strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, with some questioning whether President Joe Biden had full authorization for the move. The US Air Force’s […]
Reported Western strikes on Houthis in Yemen: Live updates
Source link The blasts occurred in Sanaa, Hodeidah and other cities, the Iran-backed Shia militias said The US and UK carried out strikes on Yemen in the early hours of Friday, the Houthis authorities have said. The action comes after Washington and London vowed to retaliate against Houthis attacks on shipping in the vital Red […]
US-UK strikes on Yemen ‘imminent’ — media — RT World News
Source link London and Washington may launch missiles against the Houthis as early as Thursday evening, multiple outlets say The British and American governments have decided to launch air and missile strikes against the Houthis of Yemen in order to unblock the Red Sea, multiple outlets have reported on Thursday evening, citing anonymous sources. British […]
Ukrainian air defenses depleted by Russian strikes — RT World News
Source link A top military official has admitted that escalating missile and drone attacks have strained Kiev’s defense resources Kiev’s air defense arsenal has been depleted as the country tries to shoot down increasing barrages of Russian missiles and drones, a Ukrainian Air Force official has acknowledged. “Intense Russian air attacks force us to use […]
Russia strikes Ukraine’s military-industrial complex – MoD — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link Officials in Kiev say they failed to intercept any of Moscow’s Kinzhal hypersonic missiles Russia has announced that its forces have conducted a massive airstrike targeting Ukraine’s military-industrial base. Kiev has confirmed the attacks, admitting that its air defenses failed to intercept most projectiles. In a statement on Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry […]
Ukraine continues random strikes on Russian city — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link Ukrainian rocket artillery has launched another “indiscriminate” attack on Belgorod, local media reported shortly after midnight on Friday. Residents were warned to shelter in place. Warning sirens went off just before midnight as air defenses detected and engaged incoming missiles. Videos posted on social media showed cars damaged by debris and on fire, […]
Three more Ukrainian ‘terrorist strikes’ on Belgorod repelled – Moscow — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link The Russian military has repelled three Ukrainian attacks on the border region of Belgorod, days after a wave of strikes killed more than 20 people, including children, in the city of Belgorod, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said. According to the local authorities, the assault resulted in at least one person dead […]
Russia explains target selection in new strikes on Ukraine — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link The long-range attacks were aimed at the country’s military-industrial base and ammunition stocks, the Russian Defense Ministry has said The Russian military has conducted another wave of strikes on Ukrainian military facilities; Moscow recently accused Kiev of staging “terrorist attacks” on Donetsk and Belgorod and promised retaliation. In a statement on Tuesday, the […]
Israel strikes down judicial overhaul — RT World News
Source link The polarizing legislation, initially passed in July, was rejected as incompatible with democracy Israel’s Supreme Court struck down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reform legislation on Monday, canceling a measure that had limited the court’s power to challenge the government’s actions. In an 8-7 vote, the court ruled that a legal amendment […]
Tsunami warning issued after powerful earthquake strikes Japan (VIDEOS) — RT World News
Source link Authorities say the tremors have slightly damaged several nuclear power plants, albeit without hindering their operation Japan’s western coast was hit by an earthquake followed by a tsunami on Monday. Authorities say that while the natural disaster affected several nuclear power plants to some extent, there have been no signs of any “abnormalities” […]
Missile strikes Norwegian tanker in Red Sea — RT World News
Source link Houthi rebels have carried out a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, which they claim are bound for Israel A missile fired by Iran’s Houthi rebels struck a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea on Monday, a representative of the Islamist rebel group has confirmed. The attack on the oil […]
Israel strikes ‘landmark’ air defense deal — RT World News
Source link Finland, NATO’s newest member, is the first foreign country to acquire the David’s Sling system Finland has reached an agreement to acquire Israel’s David’s Sling air defense system, making it the first foreign country to do so, the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday as the deal was signed. The […]