Russia said it stopped a large-scale attack from Ukraine, but it’s still not clear if it was the start of Ukraine’s latest counteroffensive. The Russian Ministry of Defense posted a video to its Telegram channel on Monday, June 5, claiming it stopped Ukrainian advances along five sectors of the frontlines in Donetsk. The ministry said…

A plane unexpectedly flew over Washington, D.C., causing the military to scramble fighter jets. The aircraft crashed Sunday, resulting in the deaths of all on board. And newly released footage has revealed another close call between U.S. and Chinese armed forces, this time coming in the Taiwan Strait. These stories and more highlight the rundown…

Rare earth minerals, known for their immense value to the global economy, have become a focal point for the United States. Lawmakers and leaders want to boost domestic production to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries like Russia and China. Mineral exploration company NioCorp is working to establish a first-of-its-kind mine in the Midwest that would…

Lawmakers in Congress are on a deadline to review a new bill, known as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which aims to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a potential default. And Russia’s Defense Ministry is reporting that Ukraine executed a significant drone attack on Moscow, marking another incident in a recent escalation of these drone…

The United States has reportedly reached a “confidential agreement” with South Korea to coordinate the transfer of hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds to Ukraine. According to the Wall Street Journal, South Korea will deliver the rounds to the U.S., who will in turn bring them to Ukraine, a move aimed at supplying Kyiv for its…

Another American may be dead in Ukraine. In a video posted to Telegram, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the mercenary leader of the Wagner Group, revealed what looks like the driver’s license and military identification of a retired Army soldier from Idaho. Prigozhin said the man, possibly an ex-Army Ranger, was killed while fighting for Ukraine in Bakhmut.…

More missiles and attack drones are headed for Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the announcement after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday, May 15. The Ukrainian leader is traveling to several European countries, meeting with heads of state and shoring up military alliances. Zelenskyy is trying to get more Western weapons to Ukraine…

If Russia can’t take Bakhmut from Ukraine, it may be content with just burning the whole city to the ground. In drone video released by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, images show what appeared to be white phosphorus raining down on the city’s buildings. White phosphorus ignites on contact with air. It burns at about 1500…

A collision between two military helicopters in Alaska has left three Army soldiers dead. And Ticketmaster is once again in the hot seat over its latest ticket sale debacle. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, April 28, 2023. 3 U.S. soldiers killed after Army helicopters collide Two U.S. Army helicopters collided…

Top secret Pentagon documents from the U.S. government have leaked online, exposing U.S. intelligence on the Russia-Ukraine war. Now the Justice Department is investigating. And an Uber driver convicted of murder last week could receive a pardon from the Texas governor. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Monday, April 10, 2023. Classified…