A U.S. Army soldier involved in the daring operation and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested on charges of allegedly using classified information to place a bet on the deposed leader’s removal from office — a move that won him more than $400,000, authorities said. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered […]
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Army veteran accused in Beanie Babies founder mansion break-in claimed pop star controlled him: report
A Nevada Army veteran accused of a violent break-in at billionaire Ty Warner’s California estate that left a woman comatose told investigators he believed pop star Katy Perry was controlling him, court testimony shows. Russell Maxwell Phay, 42, of Henderson, Nevada, is charged with first-degree attempted murder with premeditation and deliberation, kidnapping, residential burglary, assault […]
Ukraine war latest live: Russian army redeploys forces near Pokrovsk amid reported reserve shortage, partisans say
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates, updated 4 times today. Russia is deploying additional forces near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast due to a shortage of reserves, the Atesh partisan group reported on Nov. 12. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on […]
As Poland builds Europe’s largest army, Russia’s ongoing war reveals its gaps
Spurred by belligerent Russia and the war in Ukraine, Poland has raced to build the largest European army in NATO. As Western officials warn about an open clash with Moscow within the next five years, Warsaw readies to bear the brunt of such a war. But while the country moved – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared […]
Tarleton State shocks Army with double OT victory
One of the first surprising upsets of the college football season occurred on Friday night as Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school Tarleton State defeated Army, 30-27. Texans kicker Brad Larson nailed a 37-yard field goal on the second possession of double overtime to give his school the huge victory. It’s only the second-ever win for […]
Ukraine claims strike on key Russian facility supplying fuel to Moscow’s army
The pumping station near the village of Naytopovichi in Bryansk Oblast, a Russian region bordering Ukraine and Belarus, was hit overnight on Aug. 29, the Ukrainian military reported. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can […]
Russia redeploys troops for new push in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine’s army chief says
“The goal is to break through our defenses and advance deep into (our) territory. Their goal, of course, is (occupying) the entire region,” Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be […]
Leaked documents claim ‘catastrophic’ losses in Russia’s 41st Combined Arms Army while fighting in Ukraine
As of June 1, 2025, at least 8,625 troops had been killed in combat, 10,491 were listed as missing in action, and another 7,846 had deserted, the documents claim. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they […]
French army chief says Russia sees France as ‘main enemy in Europe’ due to Ukraine support
The head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, attributed Russia’s view of Paris as a primary adversary largely to France’s unwavering support for Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they […]
Ukraine’s army chief bans tent camps for troops in training after Russian strikes
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on July 1 that he had ordered a ban on the concentration of troops and equipment at training facilities to better protect against Russian missile attacks. “My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds,” Syrskyi said on social media after […]
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy
Key developments on June 30: Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy, General Staff says Ukrainian military again denies reports on Russian troops entering Dnipropetrovsk Oblast After months of stalling, Russia blames Ukraine, US for slow pace of peace talks Germany vows to pursue ‘every path’ to boost Ukraine’s air defenses, FM Wadephul says […]
Thousands converge on Alexandria ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump and Army parade; nearby DC is quiet
Thousands converged on downtown Alexandria, Virginia, to protest President Donald Trump and the parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, while security kept things under wraps across the river in the District of Columbia ahead of the parade. The loosely constructed “No Kings” movement, notably supported by Walmart heiress Chrissy Walton, planned to […]