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Articles with tag "Navy"

actionable intelligence

Pentagon Denies Helping Ukraine Sink Moskva

"We did not provide Ukraine with specific targeting information for the Moskva," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.
First admission

Russia Admits 1 Dead, 27 Missing After Moskva Cruiser Sinking

This marks Moscow's first admission of the losses following the tragedy.
First Images

Photos Appear to Show Stricken Moskva Missile Cruiser

Two low-resolution photos taken from different angles showed a large warship engulfed in smoke.
fleet leader

Russia Hits Kyiv Missile Factory After Moskva Flagship Sinks

The Moskva missile cruiser had been at the forefront of Russia's naval effort in the seven-week conflict.
unsunk ship

Russian Flagship ‘Remains Afloat’ After Munitions Explosion – Ministry

The Moskva gained notoriety when it called on Ukrainian border troops to surrender, only to be defiantly refused.
Orsk down

Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Naval Vessel in Azov Sea

Ukraine on Wednesday said it had struck a Russian naval transport vessel docked in the Azov Sea near the besieged port city of Mariupol, a month into the...
open waters

Russian Navy Launches Caspian Sea Drills

The Caspian Sea drills are part of the Russian Navy's larger naval drills currently being held in all waters bordering Russian territory.
stormy waters

Russia Readies for ‘Naval Blockade’ of Ukraine Ahead of Missile Drills – Reports

Russia reportedly issued Feb. 13-Feb. 19 air and naval navigation warnings in the Black Sea and the adjacent Sea of Azov.
‘Goodwill gesture’

Russia to Move Naval Drills Out of Ireland Fishing Waters

The planned exercises had had triggered concern in Dublin and other European capitals.
FISHING STANDOFF

Russian Military Drills Off Irish Coast to Go Ahead Despite Ukraine Tensions

The Russian navy is to go ahead with live fire exercises off the coast of Ireland despite heightened tensions with the West over Ukraine, the Irish fishing...
'common security'

Iran, Russia, China to Stage Indian Ocean War Games

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Tehran has "no limits for expanding ties with Russia" on his visit to Moscow this week.
oceanic action

Russian Navy to Stage Massive Drills as Tensions Flare With West

Over 140 warships, 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of military equipment and about 10,000 troops will be involved in the exercises.
SEVMASH SHIPYARD

Russia’s Nuclear Submarine Construction Reaches Post-Soviet High

Three new submarines were handed over to the Navy in 2021.
UNDERWATER COLLISION

Russian Submarine Hit British Frigate’s Sonar in 2020

The incident was captured by a film crew onboard the British warship as it was tracking the Russian submarine in the North Atlantic.
pacific missiles

Russia Deploys 3rd Coastal Defense System on Island Chain Claimed by Japan

Moscow and Tokyo's dispute over the Kuril Islands has prevented them from signing a formal peace treaty since the end of World War II.
'new page'

Russia, Southeast Asian States Kick Off First Naval Drills Off Indonesia

The exercises take place amid the Southeast Asian states’ tensions with China around its claim of the entire South China Sea. 
SKIRMISH

Russia Says Chased U.S. Navy Ship From Its Waters

The U.S. has denied Russia's characterization of events, saying the engagement was "safe and professional."
parade floats

In Photos: Russia's Warships Take Center Stage in St. Petersburg

Speaking on the sidelines of the naval parade, President Vladimir Putin boasted of Russia's naval prowess.
NATIONAL INTERESTS

Putin Warns of 'Lethal' Strikes at Russian Warship Parade

The Russian leader's boast comes days after military officials announced tests of advanced new weapons.
Breakthrough Weapon

Russia Test Fires Tsirkon Hypersonic Cruise Missile

The Tsirkon is part of an arsenal of futuristic weapons which Moscow hopes will give it the edge in any arms race with the United States.
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