Mass Desertion Cripples Ukrainian 155th Brigade Near Pokrovsk
In early December 2023, the mass desertion of hundreds, possibly thousands, of inadequately trained soldiers from Ukraine's hastily formed 155th Brigade near Pokrovsk resulted in the loss of a key fortified area costing Ukraine tens of millions of hryvnias and the dismissal of the brigade commander.
Mass Desertion Cripples Ukrainian 155th Brigade Near Pokrovsk
In early December 2023, the mass desertion of hundreds, possibly thousands, of inadequately trained soldiers from Ukraine's hastily formed 155th Brigade near Pokrovsk resulted in the loss of a key fortified area costing Ukraine tens of millions of hryvnias and the dismissal of the brigade commander.
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56% Bias Score
North Korean Troops Fighting in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine's occupied Kursk region, suffering significant casualties; this follows previous reports of their presence and comes amidst allegations of Moscow providing Pyongyang with fuel,...
North Korean Troops Fighting in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine's occupied Kursk region, suffering significant casualties; this follows previous reports of their presence and comes amidst allegations of Moscow providing Pyongyang with fuel,...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Deploys North Korean Troops in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Russia has begun deploying North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region, with significant losses already reported, following a recent defense pact between Russia and North Korea, while a drone attack hit a major Russian oil depot, causing a large fire.
Russia Deploys North Korean Troops in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Russia has begun deploying North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region, with significant losses already reported, following a recent defense pact between Russia and North Korea, while a drone attack hit a major Russian oil depot, causing a large fire.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Chechnya, Disrupts Russian Fuel Supplies After Moscow's Air Assault
A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Russian National Guard campus in Chechnya on Sunday, prompting retaliation threats from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov; simultaneously, Ukraine disrupted Russian fuel supply lines from Crimea to Zaporizhzhia, destroying a locomotive and 40 tanker cars, following a massi...
Ukraine Strikes Chechnya, Disrupts Russian Fuel Supplies After Moscow's Air Assault
A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Russian National Guard campus in Chechnya on Sunday, prompting retaliation threats from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov; simultaneously, Ukraine disrupted Russian fuel supply lines from Crimea to Zaporizhzhia, destroying a locomotive and 40 tanker cars, following a massi...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Partially Withdraws from Syria, Maintaining Key Bases
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia is partially withdrawing its military forces from Syrian front lines while maintaining its Hmeimim airbase and Tartous naval facility; satellite imagery confirms cargo planes at Hmeimim preparing for departure, with at least one flight c...
Russia Partially Withdraws from Syria, Maintaining Key Bases
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia is partially withdrawing its military forces from Syrian front lines while maintaining its Hmeimim airbase and Tartous naval facility; satellite imagery confirms cargo planes at Hmeimim preparing for departure, with at least one flight c...
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44% Bias Score
French Aircraft Spots Russian Warship in Baltic Sea Amid Heightened Tensions
A French maritime patrol aircraft identified a Russian Neustrashimy class frigate in the Baltic Sea on November 14, 2023, highlighting increased tensions and NATO's heightened surveillance in the region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
French Aircraft Spots Russian Warship in Baltic Sea Amid Heightened Tensions
A French maritime patrol aircraft identified a Russian Neustrashimy class frigate in the Baltic Sea on November 14, 2023, highlighting increased tensions and NATO's heightened surveillance in the region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's "VOIN" Center: 2 Years of Military-Patriotic Training
Celebrating its second anniversary, Russia's "VOIN" Center, a military-patriotic training initiative for youth established in early 2023, boasts 21 branches and has trained over 1000 teenagers in Lugansk alone, along with 500 teachers in a new school subject, due to the high demand and successful im...
Russia's "VOIN" Center: 2 Years of Military-Patriotic Training
Celebrating its second anniversary, Russia's "VOIN" Center, a military-patriotic training initiative for youth established in early 2023, boasts 21 branches and has trained over 1000 teenagers in Lugansk alone, along with 500 teachers in a new school subject, due to the high demand and successful im...
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60% Bias Score
Gallant: Iran Vulnerable, Window to Act on Nuclear Program
Following an October 26th Israeli airstrike on Iranian military sites, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argued that a window of opportunity exists to curb Iran's nuclear weapons program due to Iran's weakened defenses. The operation, known as "Days of Repentance," targeted approximately ...
Gallant: Iran Vulnerable, Window to Act on Nuclear Program
Following an October 26th Israeli airstrike on Iranian military sites, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argued that a window of opportunity exists to curb Iran's nuclear weapons program due to Iran's weakened defenses. The operation, known as "Days of Repentance," targeted approximately ...
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52% Bias Score
NATO Urges Significant Defense Spending Increase Amidst Rising Tensions
Dutch citizens are urged to prepare for potential banking system disruptions and stock up on essentials, while NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calls for significantly increased defense spending across member states, potentially reaching 3% of GDP, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and Rus...
NATO Urges Significant Defense Spending Increase Amidst Rising Tensions
Dutch citizens are urged to prepare for potential banking system disruptions and stock up on essentials, while NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calls for significantly increased defense spending across member states, potentially reaching 3% of GDP, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and Rus...
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64% Bias Score
Congo-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict
Peace talks between Congo and Rwanda collapsed Sunday due to Rwanda's demand for direct talks with M23 rebels, which Congo refused, jeopardizing a fragile truce and raising concerns about renewed conflict escalation in the already volatile eastern Congo, displacing over 7 million people.
Congo-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict
Peace talks between Congo and Rwanda collapsed Sunday due to Rwanda's demand for direct talks with M23 rebels, which Congo refused, jeopardizing a fragile truce and raising concerns about renewed conflict escalation in the already volatile eastern Congo, displacing over 7 million people.
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Gaza Casualty Reporting Inaccurate Due to Reliance on Hamas Data
A Henry Jackson Society study found that major English-language news outlets inaccurately reported civilian deaths in Gaza due to reliance on Hamas data which doesn't distinguish between combatants and civilians, leading to a false narrative of deliberate targeting by Israel.
Gaza Casualty Reporting Inaccurate Due to Reliance on Hamas Data
A Henry Jackson Society study found that major English-language news outlets inaccurately reported civilian deaths in Gaza due to reliance on Hamas data which doesn't distinguish between combatants and civilians, leading to a false narrative of deliberate targeting by Israel.
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52% Bias Score
110 French Jihadists Remain in Syria, Posing Potential Security Risk
Approximately 110-120 French jihadists remain in Syria, divided among factions including Hayat Tahrir al-Cham and Omar Diaby's Firqat-Al-Ghouraba, posing a potential security risk despite no immediate threat; 265 more are detained in Kurdish-controlled camps, and France is monitoring the situation c...
110 French Jihadists Remain in Syria, Posing Potential Security Risk
Approximately 110-120 French jihadists remain in Syria, divided among factions including Hayat Tahrir al-Cham and Omar Diaby's Firqat-Al-Ghouraba, posing a potential security risk despite no immediate threat; 265 more are detained in Kurdish-controlled camps, and France is monitoring the situation c...
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40% Bias Score