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"Illegally selling weapons": Vinnytsia region resident detained for selling Kalashnikov rifle with ammunition

In Vinnytsia region, law enforcement officers detained a 64-year-old man who was trying to illegally sell a Kalashnikov rifle and ammunition.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 03:42 PM • 23269 views
Russians hit Avdiivka in Donetsk region twice with missiles: an elderly woman is killed

An elderly woman died in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, after Russia fired two rocket attacks on the city.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 03:05 PM • 23698 views
Four out of eight missiles fired at Selydove, according to preliminary data, were made in the DPRK: prosecutors collected wreckage

The prosecutor's office found fragments of 4 North Korean ballistic missiles and 4 Russian S-300 missiles that were used during the Russian attack on the town of Selidove, which killed 1 woman and wounded 7 civilians, including a child.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 02:31 PM • 21492 views
Donetsk region police: DPRK missiles also struck Selydove at night

Donetsk police reported that the Russian attack on Selydove on February 8 was carried out with North Korean-made KN-23 ballistic missiles, killing one woman and injuring seven others.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 12:58 PM • 23201 views
UN investigates how North Korea received billions of dollars through cyberattacks to develop its nuclear program

UN investigators have found that North Korea earned $3 billion through 58 cyberattacks on cryptocurrency companies between 2017 and 2023 to help fund its nuclear weapons program.

News of the World • February 8, 11:53 AM • 23849 views
DPRK suspends all economic cooperation with South Korea

North Korea votes to cancel all economic agreements with South Korea and repeal laws governing economic cooperation between the two countries.

News of the World • February 8, 01:48 AM • 33855 views
Kharkiv was also struck today with missiles made in the DPRK - Kharkiv police

Two of the five missiles fired at Kharkiv in the morning were preliminarily identified as North Korean-made KN-23 ballistic missiles based on metal fragments collected by explosive experts.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 01:41 PM • 24815 views
The Kremlin is trying to give the DPRK access to international finance in exchange for weapons

Russia may be helping North Korea gain access to international banking services in exchange for missiles and ammunition provided by Russia.

News of the World • February 6, 08:56 AM • 21260 views
Samsung executive acquitted in controversial financial crime case

The court acquitted Samsung Electronics CEO Lee Jae-yong of accounting fraud charges related to the merger of two Samsung subsidiaries in 2015.

News of the World • February 5, 11:52 AM • 24081 views
Russia deploys 500 tanks to capture Kupyansk by March - Forbes

Russia plans to capture the city of Kupyansk in Kharkiv region by March 2024 as a gift to Putin before the presidential elections in Russia, deploying 500 tanks and more than 40,000 troops.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:13 PM • 97042 views
DPRK announces test of anti-aircraft missile and cruise missile warhead

This week, North Korea announced the test of a cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile, its state news agency reports.

News of the World • February 3, 03:23 AM • 33029 views
DPRK launches several cruise missiles from its west coast

North Korea launched several cruise missiles off its west coast on Friday, the fourth such launch in the past week, according to the South Korean military.

News of the World • February 2, 05:02 AM • 120687 views
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects the shipyard

Kim Jong-un toured the shipyard and emphasized the importance of strengthening the navy to prepare for war after North Korea tested new submarine-launched cruise missiles.

News of the World • February 2, 02:55 AM • 37178 views
In my opinion, the Third World War has already begun - Lubinets

Ukraine's ombudsman said that World War III has already begun, and democratic countries like Ukraine are fighting against authoritarian regimes that support the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 04:13 PM • 25555 views
At least €5 billion a year: Zelensky calls on EU for separate aid fund for Ukraine due to delay in shells

President Zelenskyy called on European politicians to unite in creating a separate Fund to help Ukraine - at least €5 billion a year for four years - to counter Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 01:55 PM • 63862 views
China's new defense minister declares "support for Russia in the Ukrainian issue" - Russian Defense Ministry

China's new defense minister, Dong Jun, expressed support for Russia on the Ukrainian issue during his first talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 05:30 AM • 33609 views
Ukraine warns allies of 'critical' shortage of shells - Umerov writes letter to EU colleagues

Ukraine has warned its allies that it faces a critical shortage of artillery shells as Russia deploys three times its firepower, requiring 200,000 shells a month. This week, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov wrote to his European Union counterparts.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 09:58 PM • 30994 views
North Korea launches "Hwasal-2" strategic cruise missile to test "rapid counterattack readiness"

North Korea has confirmed that it has successfully tested a Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile off its west coast to improve its strategic attack skills and test its rapid response capabilities.

News of the World • January 31, 07:33 AM • 21034 views
Pyongyang has serious resources: Budanov on Russia's cooperation with the DPRK

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine believes that Russia will promise to transfer missile technology to North Korea in exchange for increased arms supplies, as North Korea has significant weapons stockpiles and industrial capabilities.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 08:14 PM • 55440 views
The head of Ukrainian intelligence: Russia receives components from both West and East despite sanctions

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence noted that no one has completely blocked Russians' access to foreign components, which they receive from both the West and the East through legalized smuggling.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 05:28 PM • 28487 views
In just one month, russians fired more than 300 missiles and 600 drones at Ukraine - Zelensky

Since the beginning of the year, russia has fired more than 330 missiles and about 600 combat drones at Ukrainian cities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:56 AM • 33262 views
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg arrives in the United States to discuss support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Washington to prepare for the July NATO summit, where important decisions will be made to continue supporting Ukraine, strengthening NATO's defense and deterrence.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 09:38 AM • 26298 views
Russia keeps two Kalibr carriers in the Black Sea - Humeniuk

Russia has two submarines with Kalibr cruise missiles and three other ships on alert in the Black Sea, with a total of up to eight Kalibr missiles ready for potential use.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 06:48 AM • 28478 views
Gumenyuk: Russia has not yet recorded the use of DPRK shells to shell the south

Natalia Gumenyuk, head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine, said that so far no North Korean shells have been used by Russian troops during shelling of the south.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 11:12 AM • 26749 views
DPRK successfully tests cruise missiles during launch from a submarine

North Korea has successfully tested cruise missiles by launching them from a submarine. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed satisfaction with the successful outcome of the test.

News of the World • January 29, 03:56 AM • 31367 views
China and the DPRK agree to protect common interests

China and North Korea have agreed to strengthen tactical cooperation and protect common interests during a meeting between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Song Hui. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which they plan to use to deepen friendship and cooperation.

Economy • January 27, 05:33 AM • 102106 views