DAccording to Moscow, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu visited the headquarters of an army unit stationed in Ukraine on Tuesday. The commander of the Vostok group and commanders of other units informed Shoigu about the "progress in the fulfillment of combat objectives," the Defense Ministry said. Whether the headquarters of the Vostok group is in Ukraine or in Russia remains open. A video released by the ministry along with the statement shows Shoigu speaking to military commanders, some of whom...
conflicts Iran increases troop presence on Iraq border Iranian soldiers during a military parade in Tehran (archive image). photo © Iranian Presidency/dpa Iran wants to prevent "terrorists" from entering and is relocating special forces and armored units to the border with the neighboring country. The government senses support for the protests in Iraq. Iran wants to increase its troop presence on the border with Iraq. Additional special forces and armored units are being deployed to the west and north-west of...
analysis Status: 11/24/2022 5:33 p.m Even after the decision to withdraw the German armed forces from Mali, the dispute between the foreign and defense ministries continues to smolder. No wonder, after all it is a question of principle. By Kai Küstner, ARD Capital Studio Under no circumstances should a troop withdrawal be based on calendar dates, but on the conditions on the ground - this has always been the mantra of the federal government in Afghanistan. And so there was...
Status: 13.10.2022 10:00 a.m Witnesses from the Federal Foreign Office will be heard today in the Bundestag's Afghanistan investigative committee. Confidential documents show how much irritation there was in 2020 about the Trump administration going it alone. By Kai Küstner, ARD Capital Studio and Martin Kaul, WDR "In together, out together" - this has always been the NATO mantra with regard to the military mission in Afghanistan. But how much the USA was at times going it alone within the...
Bavaria Drone flights over the Bundeswehr military training area in Wildflecken A group of soldiers from the NATO Response Force during an exercise on the premises of the Army's combat simulation center in Wildflecken (Bad Kissingen district). photo © Daniel Vogl/dpa In Wildflecken, in the idyllic Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, there is a military training area for the German Armed Forces. Drones have now been spotted over the area. What's behind it? According to the Ministry of Defense, unknown persons...
live blog Status: 09/17/2022 08:26 a.m The Bundeswehr Association warns of "cannibalization of our troops" if weapons and ammunition are handed over to Ukraine. Scholz describes his phone calls with Putin as "always friendly in tone". All developments in the live blog. 8:05 a.m Bundeswehrverband: No levy from troops In the debate about tank deliveries to Ukraine, the German Bundeswehr Association warns against "cannibalizing our troops". "We understand Ukraine's desire for heavy weapons only too well. We can imagine, for...
Ukraine war Bundeswehrverband: No more levies from troop stocks A uniformed soldier stands in front of a military vehicle. photo © Mohssen Assanimoghaddam/dpa With the recovery of Russian-occupied areas by Ukrainian troops, calls for more arms deliveries are being made - including from Germany. But there are protests in the Bundeswehr. In the debate about tank deliveries to Ukraine, the German Bundeswehr Association warns against "cannibalizing our troops". "We understand Ukraine's desire for heavy weapons only too well. We can...
Selenskyj speaks of Russian troop deployments in the south +++ First ship with grain is to leave Odessa in the morning +++ The news about Russia's war in Ukraine in the live blog.After the serious shelling in southern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Selenksyj threatened consequences for Russia. In his video speech at night, he also reported on Russian troop movements to occupied southern areas that Kyiv is currently trying to recapture. Read here the most important news and developments of the...
Status: 06/06/2022 04:42 a.m Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited the troops on the front line near Zaporizhia. The situation in Seyerodonetsk is unclear: According to British reports, the Ukrainian army is launching a counterattack. At a crucial stage in the fighting in Donbass, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the region in the east of the country. According to the Presidential Office, Zelenskyy inspected command posts and positions on the front in the city of Lysychansk on Sunday, which is separated from...
Status: 06/06/2022 03:05 a.m Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited the troops on the front line near Zaporizhia. The situation in Seyerodonetsk is unclear: According to British reports, the Ukrainian army is launching a counterattack. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a surprise visit to troops on the front line near the city of Zaporizhia. This is reported by the Reuters news agency, citing Zelenskyy's office. In a statement, the president said he wanted to thank the troops for their great work...
