Author: Yash Mehra

Satellite images published on Thursday revealed destruction at a Russian air base in Crimea, which was targeted in an attack that suggested Ukraine may have acquired new long-range strike power with the potential to influence the direction of the conflict. Images provided by the independent satellite business Planet Labs revealed three nearly similar holes where buildings at Russia’s Saki air facility had been struck with great accuracy. The facility on Crimea’s southwest coast had sustained substantial fire damage, with the burnt-out husks of at least eight wrecked jets clearly evident. Russia has denied that any aircraft were destroyed and claims…

They accused Moscow’s military of putting the entire area in danger. Last week, the plant and its surrounding region were shelled, which Russia and Ukraine blamed on one other. Ukraine claims that Russia has repurposed the location into a military base, from which it launches strikes knowing that Ukraine forces are unlikely to counterattack. The biggest facility in Europe has been under Russian possession since early March, yet Ukrainian personnel continues to run it. The CEO of Ukraine’s nuclear power operator, Enerhoatom, Petro Kotin, told the BBC earlier this week that roughly 500 Russian soldiers were stationed at the plant,…

After a horrific attack at an abandoned mine outside Johannesburg, South African authorities have arrested seven men with 32 charges of gang rape. Last month, a group of eight ladies was attacked while filming a music video at a mine near Krugersdorp. Officials claim they are illegal miners digging for gold in abandoned mines. The men were among more than 60 people who were arrested on immigration and gun offenses and who appeared in court. All are believed to be illegal immigrants in South Africa. However, due to the seriousness of their offenses, they are now anticipated to be prosecuted…