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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Report: Russia Suffers Big Losses in One Day

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) detailing Russia's losses in the war. On October 17, 2024, Russia reportedly lost 1, 420 troops, 133 vehicles, and 51 artillery pieces in a single day. This is just a part of the bigger picture, as Ukraine claims to have eliminated

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Warning Shot

Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan

You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Conflict: Russian Tank Losses Reach Major Milestones

In a recent announcement from Kyiv, Russia has lost a significant number of military vehicles since the start of its conflict with Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine claims that Russia has lost over 9, 000 tanks and more than 18, 000 armored vehicles. This massive loss includes 17 tanks and 33 armore

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

North Korea Sends Troops to Russia: A New Twist in Ukraine Conflict

In a surprising turn of events, South Korea's spy agency claims that North Korea has sent troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) reports that from October 8 to 13, Russian navy ships transported 1, 500 North Korean special operation forces to Vladivos

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Army Uses Ads to Attract New Recruits

In Ukraine, the military is using unique methods to attract new soldiers. For instance, a giant billboard in Kharkiv features a stylish woman with a gun, riding on a motorcycle with a soldier. This isn't your typical military recruitment ad; it's more like something you'd see for a new perfume. The

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Tension Between China and Taiwan: What's Behind the Military Show?

Have you ever had an argument with a neighbor over where your property ends and theirs begins? That's kind of what's happening between China and Taiwan. China thinks Taiwan is part of its territory, but Taiwan sees itself as an independent nation. Over the past few years, China has been flexing its

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

USAF Chiefs on Week-Long Indo-Pacific Tour

Last Monday, two high-ranking officials from the United States Air Force (USAF) kicked off a seven-day tour of the Indo-Pacific region. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi started their journey at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Their trip,

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