LND topic: military page 96

The U. S. is caught in a tough spot. It's trying to help both Ukraine and Israel fight their wars, but it's running out of weapons and money. Recently, the Pentagon said it would send a powerful missile defense system, called THAAD, to Israel to protect it from Iran's missiles. But it won't do the s

Australia Boosts Ukraine's Tank Power with Abrams Transfer

Australia has decided to send 49 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, more than doubling their current force. These tanks, once headed for retirement, are now part of a major security package worth around $164 million. The US had previously sent 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, making the total number 80 once Aus

Ukraine's Incursion into Russia: A Three-Month Standoff

For three months now, Ukraine's military has been holding ground in Russia's Kursk region. This is the first time foreign troops have entered Russian territory since World War II, causing a buzz around the world. While Ukraine's advance has slowed, neither side has made significant gains. Analysts s

North Korea's Military Aid to Russia: A Growing Concern

Lately, the US has raised alarms about North Korea's increasing support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Kurt Campbell, the Deputy Secretary of State, said they're concerned about North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, as well as their military aid to Russia. He couldn't confirm if North Korean sold

Ukraine's Report: Russia Suffers Big Losses in One Day

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) detailing Russia's losses in the war. On October 17, 2024, Russia reportedly lost 1, 420 troops, 133 vehicles, and 51 artillery pieces in a single day. This is just a part of the bigger picture, as Ukraine claims to have eliminated

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Warning Shot

Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par

China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan

You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the

Ukraine Conflict: Russian Tank Losses Reach Major Milestones

In a recent announcement from Kyiv, Russia has lost a significant number of military vehicles since the start of its conflict with Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine claims that Russia has lost over 9, 000 tanks and more than 18, 000 armored vehicles. This massive loss includes 17 tanks and 33 armore

North Korea Sends Troops to Russia: A New Twist in Ukraine Conflict

In a surprising turn of events, South Korea's spy agency claims that North Korea has sent troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) reports that from October 8 to 13, Russian navy ships transported 1, 500 North Korean special operation forces to Vladivos

Ukraine's Army Uses Ads to Attract New Recruits