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Russian general shot several times in Moscow

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  1. papasquat
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    Man, we've really stretched the definition of terrorist past its breaking point. Attacking a high ranking uniformed combatant in a war that you didn't start is somehow terrorism now? If that's the...

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quick to accuse Ukraine.

    He said "this terrorist act" was aimed at "disrupting the negotiation process".

    Man, we've really stretched the definition of terrorist past its breaking point. Attacking a high ranking uniformed combatant in a war that you didn't start is somehow terrorism now?

    If that's the standard, is any wartime action not terrorism?

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  2. KapteinB
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    Cold War Battlescruiser, Modern Price: Russia’s Costly Admiral Nakhimov Upgrade (Naval News)

    Cold War Battlescruiser, Modern Price: Russia’s Costly Admiral Nakhimov Upgrade (Naval News)

    At around 28,000 tons Russia’s Kirov-class is the largest and most heavily armed surface combatant in the World. One of these Soviet-era steel titans, Admiral Nakhimov, has recently emerged from a decade-long and hugely expensive modernization, ready to take her place as the pride of the modern Russian Navy. Yet in the meantime drone warfare, like we are seeing the Black Sea, is challenging this investment. But the money has already been spent.

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    KapteinB
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    First hypersonic missile batch for Ukraine - No equivalent anywhere (RBC-Ukraine)

    First hypersonic missile batch for Ukraine - No equivalent anywhere (RBC-Ukraine)

    The United Kingdom is advancing a new Nightfall hypersonic system, intended for delivery to Ukraine and simultaneously serving as a foundation for future long-range strike programs of the British Armed Forces. The system has already undergone initial testing and has attracted significant investment, according to The Times publication.

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    1. KapteinB
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      Successful flight of «SCOOTER» (Andøya Space)

      Successful flight of «SCOOTER» (Andøya Space)

      The hypersonic test vehicle SCOOTER HS-1 completed a successful flight from Andøya Space on February 3rd.

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