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Pentagon chief issues statement on attack on US military near Jordan-Syria border
Umerov announces unscheduled inspections of TCCs and JVs
Volodymyr Fedinchuk, an actor of the Rivne Drama Theater, died at the front
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In the Black Sea - 6 enemy ships with a total volley of 8 "Calibers"
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UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent children from using them
The UK government plans to ban the sale of disposable vapes and confirms its intention to introduce a law that would prohibit people born after January 1, 2009 from purchasing tobacco products. This is intended to prevent nicotine addiction in younger generations by making vapes less attractive to children through restrictions on flavors, packaging and display in stores.
Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to buy Patriot air defense systems
Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to purchase Patriot air defense systems to protect its airspace. Slovakia's Defense Minister announced the talks and plans to receive a discount on the weapons.
The New York Times: Hamas used Israeli weapons in October 7 attack
Hamas used Israeli weapons and unexploded ordnance collected in Gaza to launch attacks against Israel on October 7, according to a recent New York Times report citing Israeli sources. These weapons were originally transferred to or used by the Israeli military.
Financial Times: EU to punish Hungary financially if Orban blocks aid package for Ukraine
The EU is considering plans to financially punish Hungary if it continues to block a €50 billion aid package to Ukraine. Possible measures include weakening the Hungarian currency and undermining investor confidence to hurt its economy.
Pentagon chief issues statement on attack on US military near Jordan-Syria border
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin threatened retaliation for the attack near the Jordanian-Syrian border that killed 3 US soldiers and wounded others. Austin blamed the attack on Iranian-backed militias and said that the United States would respond at a time and place of its choosing.
Umerov announces unscheduled inspections of TCCs and JVs
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is conducting unannounced inspections of territorial recruitment centers, revealing numerous violations. Defense Minister Umerov thanked the law enforcement agencies for their cooperation in correcting the shortcomings.
Volodymyr Fedinchuk, an actor of the Rivne Drama Theater, died at the front
Volodymyr Fedinchuk, an actor at the Rivne Drama Theater, was killed in action near Mykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast on January 22. He had been working in Kolomyia and Rivne theaters since 2011.
Man detonates grenade in friend's house in Odesa region, wounded
A man detonated a grenade during a party at his home in Odesa region, seriously injuring himself. The police found ammunition and the remains of the explosive device at the scene and launched an investigation.
World will be "vulnerable" if Putin succeeds in Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO chief warns that the world will be "vulnerable" if Putin succeeds in Ukraine and says authoritarian regimes are watching closely.
In the Black Sea - 6 enemy ships with a total volley of 8 "Calibers"
Six ships of the Russian fleet remain in the Black Sea, including two submarines. Together, they have eight Kalibr cruise missiles ready to launch, posing a constant high threat.