Russia’s Answer to WeChat

Russia has a new way to surveil its citizens: a “super app.” Made by the Russian tech company VK, the app is called Max, and as of September 1, it’s required on every new phone sold in Russia. Max enables users to send messages, talk with one...

Russia keeps window of opportunity open for New START extension — diplomat

MOSCOW, October 11. /TASS/. Russia is keeping the window of opportunity open for extending the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), which is Moscow's contribution to stabilizing relations with Washington, Russian Foreign Ministry’s...

Russia Launches Fresh Mass Assaults on Ukraine Targeting Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched another massive aerial bombardment of Ukraine overnight between Friday and Saturday, striking energy infrastructure as well as civilian targets. Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, described the overnight barrage as “one...

Russia Launches New War Recruitment Campaign, Promoting ‘Safe’ Frontline Jobs

Russia has significantly stepped up its contract service recruitment campaign in 2025, according to an analysis conducted by OpenMinds. The number of social media posts promoting contract service grew by more than 40% in the first half of the...

Russian air defense systems take down 95 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in 24 hours

MOSCOW, October 11. /TASS/. Russian air defense systems have shot down 95 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Air defense systems have taken down 95 fixed-wing unmanned aerial...

Russia introduces new twin-engine tactical drone

Russian defense enterprise Koncern Granit has introduced a new twin-engine reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designated Os-25-R, designed for optical-electronic intelligence missions at tactical depth. The company says the drone’s...

Russia builds fully 3D-printed spy drone

Russia’s Azimut company, part of the state-owned Rostec defense conglomerate, has begun field testing a new domestically developed reconnaissance drone produced with additive manufacturing technology. The prototype features a fuselage that is...

Russia Pledges Full Commitment to North Korea Under Strategic Partnership Agreement

Pyongyang, October 11, 2025 – In a significant development in Russia-North Korea relations, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev affirmed Moscow’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the...

Moscow to Honor Russia-North Korea Alliance Pact; Dmitry Medvedev

NORTH KOREA – In a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Saturday, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said that Moscow will fully honor the Russia-North Korea alliance pact under the Comprehensive...

"Russia's Economy Could Bury Itself In A Year."

How do you finish her off? The critical point for the economy and energy of the occupying country Russia will come at a certain time. In January, Ukraine put 20% of Russian oil refining, and to reach the critical point, it is necessary not to...

Russian Strikes Leave Parts of Odesa Without Power Ahead of Winter

SK TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Early Saturday, an overnight Russian attack cut electricity to parts of Ukraine's southern Odesa region, marking the latest strike on the country’s energy infrastructure ahead of the harsh winter...

Russia Loses Another ‘Alligator’ For ‘Reasons Unrelated to Enemy Action’

The Russian milblogger Voivode Broadcast reported the loss of another Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator” (NATO: Hokum-B) attack helicopter along with its “experienced” two-man crew via Telegram on Saturday morning in an incident caused by “reasons unrelated...

Russian airstrike on Kostiantynivka kills two, injures five

At least two people were killed and five others were injured in a Russian airstrike on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "The...

Russian strike hits church grounds in Donetsk Oblast, killing two and injuring four

Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Photo: Serhii Horbunov on Facebook Russian forces carried out an airstrike on a church of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, on 11 October, killing two people and...

Russian forces have advanced in three settlements in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, DeepState reports

DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts, has reported that Russian troops have advanced along several sections of the front line in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. Source: DeepState Details: Russian forces have strengthened their...

Russian Army Is About To Deal Another Blow To Ukraine In Dnepropetrovsk (Videos)

File image. The Russian military continues to advance in the Dobropillia salient and the nearby city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk direction as of October 11, all while another push in the Dnepropetrovsk direction. The Tsentr [Center] Group of Forces...

Russian Artillery Strike in Kherson’s Korabelnyi District Causes Casualties

On October 11, Kherson’s Korabelnyi district came under fire from Russian artillery. As a result of the strike, two men sustained serious injuries; one died en route to the hospital, the regional military administration reported. According to the...

Russia unveils new kamikaze drone for tactical strikes

As Russia continues to expand its family of loitering munitions, defense firm Roboavia has introduced a new one-way attack drone known as KLIN. Smaller than the Shahed series and designed for short-range missions, the KLIN is engineered for...

Russian Airstrike Damages Iov Pochaivskyi Church in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk

On Saturday, October 11, the Russian army carried out an airstrike on the Church of Job Pochaiv in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region. According to preliminary data, two people were killed and five were injured. The head of the city military...

Russia sends Yak-130M combat trainer to trials for all-weather training and light attack

United Aircraft Corporation says the first Yak-130M built at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant has entered ground and flight testing, with two more aircraft on the line. The upgrade seeks to push the proven Yak-130 beyond advanced training into credible...