Ukraine’s military is making gains in its counteroffensive against Russia. However, the likelihood of expanding conflict is forcing Germany to revitalize its military. Ukraine announced the start of its full-scale counteroffensive on Aug. 28. The long-awaited and highly-teased operation focused around Kherson, in Ukraine’s Southern region. Russia responded by sending reinforcements to the South, but…

On Sept. 6, 2022, Russia struck a deal with North Korea to buy military weapons in its fight against Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will officially resign as Liz Truss transitions into power, and schools in Uvalde begin a new school year in a new building today. Russia buys North Korean rockets – A…

The Russian and Chinese militaries are cozying up, yet again, for another round of war games. The two communist countries kicked off the large-scale, weeklong event in Russia’s far east and the Sea of Japan. The games come as both countries are trying to flex military might, but for different reasons. Political analysts said China…

Hundreds of Ukrainian troops ended their last stand to defend Mariupol, laying down their arms and surrendering to Russian troops at the Azovstal steel plant. The video above includes clips from the surrender. It comes nearly a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in Mariupol. “Over the past 24 hours, 265 militants laid…

Officials in Ukraine announced Russia fired seven hypersonic missiles in an attack on Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port. The missiles hit a shopping center and a warehouse. One person was killed and five others were left with “medium-intensity injuries.” “This facility had nothing in common with military infrastructure or military objects. There are no ammunition depots…

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced on Twitter that 18 aircraft from China’s People’s Liberation Army flew into its air defense zone. The ministry said aircraft included six Chinese J-11 fighters, six J-16 fighters and two H-6 bombers. The bombers, accompanied by a Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft, flew to the south of Taiwan through the Bashi Channel. The…

On the same day officials in Ukraine reported Russia still hadn’t taken over Mariupol, they also reported the first deaths in the western city of Lviv. Those deaths, coming after a series of four missile attacks targeted military infrastructure facilities and an auto mechanic shop Monday,  left at least seven dead and 11 wounded. Two…

Russian Defense Ministry Chief Spokesman Igor Konashenkov announced the surrender of “1,026 Ukrainian servicemen” in Mariupol a day after President Joe Biden referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a “genocide” for the first time. The surrender in Mariupol could set Russia up to take full control of the city. Mariupol has been one of…

Taiwan’s military released a handbook on civil defense for the first time this week, advising civilians on how to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion. The book includes information on where to find bomb shelters and how to stockpile emergency supplies. China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control…

As talks with Ukraine resumed, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod region said an airstrike attack at an oil depot on Russian territory by a pair of helicopter gunships caused fires, wounded two people and damaged several nearby businesses. Russia was quick to place the blame for the attack Friday. When asked if he thought it…