Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February the fate of the Hetman Sahaidachny (F130) has remained unclear. Open source intelligence and satellite image analysis appears to confirm… Continue reading "The Fate of Ukraine’s Flagship Frigate"
While the Russian army continues to advance in Ukraine on the fifth day of its invasion, new footage from the region continues to emerge. On 27 February, the Ukrainian Armed… Continue reading "Ukraine Releases First Videos of Successful Bayraktar TB2 Drone Strikes Against Russian Forces"
Despite joining the European Union in 1995, Sweden and Finland have so far decided to remain outside of NATO. However, it would be unfair to judge these countries as truly… Continue reading "Finland, Sweden and Kosovo Draw Closer to NATO Amidst Russian Aggression in Ukraine"
While world attention has turned to Ukraine, Taiwan effectively remains under siege with Chinese aircraft continuing their regular incursions into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). According to Taiwan’s Ministry… Continue reading "Taiwan Under Pressure as Eyes Turn to Ukraine"
Last night Ukraine’s President Zelensky warned in a defiant address that Kyiv was under threat and may fall before morning. Kyiv, however, remains in Ukrainian hands The situation on the… Continue reading "UPDATES: Russian Advance in Ukraine Slows"
The “Dynamic Manta 2022 (DYMA 22)” anti-submarine warfare exercise, which is held every year by the NATO Allied Maritime Command in the Central Mediterranean, began on February 21 off the… Continue reading "NATO’s “Dynamic Manta 2022 (DYMA 22)” Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise Has Begun"
At around 4AM local time the Russian Federation began offensive operations against Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin made an apparently pre-recorded ’emergency address’ and announced a ‘special military operation’. A series… Continue reading "UPDATES: Russia Begins Offensive Operations Against Ukraine"
United States President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that the Russian deployment of troops to separatist-held areas in Eastern Ukraine was “the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine”. In… Continue reading "Biden Announces First Russian Sanctions, Warns Of Larger Invasion"
Ukraine’s Land Forces announced on Wednesday that it was calling up members of its operational reserves, effective immediately. Reservists between 18 and 60 years of age are being mobilized for… Continue reading "Ukraine Calls Up Operational Reserves"
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that he believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, with the invasion expected to begin within the coming week or… Continue reading "Biden Convinced Putin Has Made Decision To Invade Ukraine"