4 d. ago Operation Spiderweb: how Ukraine's drone attack could reshape warfare – video explainer

On 1 June, Ukraine launched a daring attack on Russian military bases, inflicting billions of dollars of damage using inexpensive drones in a secret operation codenamed Spiderweb. Smuggling 117 drones into Russian territory over 18 months, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, proved he still had cards to play in the war. The Guardian's Russian affairs reporter, Pjotr Sauer, explains how the daring operation will make military commanders across the world rethink national securityOperation Spiderweb: a visual guide to Ukraine’s destruction of Russian aircraft‘He’s a bulldog’: the man behind the success of Ukraine’s Operation SpiderwebUkraine launches major drone attack on Russian bombers, security official says Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Inside Israel's Operation Rising Lion: How Mossad spec ops smuggled weapons into Iran and set up secret drone factory near the capital in years

In a brazen stealth operation, Mossad was said to have set up a secret base of drones laden with explosives, tasked with striking defences near Tehran.

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7 d. ago The next attacks will be even MORE brutal, Trump warns Iran after Israel wiped out its military leadership and hit nuclear sites from secret drone base

US president Donald Trump has threateningly told Iran to agree to a nuclear deal or face further attacks that will be 'even more brutal', following Israel's shock attack

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7 d. ago Nuclear site destroyed and top military chiefs wiped out as Israel unleashes airstrikes after years

Operation Rising Lion is the culmination of years of research and planning by Israel's military and Mossad intelligence agency to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

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7 d. ago Iranian commanders blown up in their beds by Israeli drones launched by commandos from secret base: Incredible details of Operation Rising Lion as Middle East descends into war

Iran vowed to respond 'harshly' to Israel 's strikes on Tehran's nuclear facilities, which have taken out top Revolutionary Guard generals and nuclear scientists.

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8 d. ago Man arrested after cops seize drugs worth £250,000 from vehicle on Scots motorway

Police found cocaine inside the vehicle after stopping it on Wednesday night.

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9 d. ago How Prince William played a crucial role in HUGE drug bust seizing £40m worth of cocaine

The Prince of Wales was one of six navy personals who intercepted a vessel attempting to smuggle 900kg of cocaine in the Caribbean.

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1 week ago Four hundred rookie Marines made to do gruelling 'mud run' after around a dozen fellow recruits are caught stealing from the camp's self

In a move hailed as a blow against modern ' woke ' culture, the entire contingent of trainee Royal Marines has just been forced to crawl through mud to pay for the 'sins' of some of their colleagues.

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2 w. ago Operation Spiderweb: a visual guide to Ukraine’s destruction of Russian aircraft

In a spectacular attack planned over 18 months, Ukrainian agents moved drones and explosives deep inside Russia to strike four airbasesA Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed billions of dollars worth of Russian aircraft stationed at bases across the country, including at locations as far away as Siberia, in what Kyiv claims is its longest-range assault of the war.The spectacular operation, known as Spiderweb, was prepared in secret over 18 months. Ukraine’s agents moved short-range drones and explosives inside Russia before they were launched remotely for a coordinated strike on Sunday that was intended to strike at Moscow’s air superiority. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zelensky: drone strike on Russian planes was organised next to Russian secret police HQ

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that a drone strike which wiped out 40 Russian aircraft, including "irreplaceable" nuclear-capable warplanes, was launched from inside Russia

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2 w. ago Ukraine says $2bn worth of Russian bombers hit in secret drone blitz

If confirmed, it would mark a significant blow to Russia’s ability to conduct long-range aerial attacks

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2 w. ago Ukraine says $2bn worth of Russian nuclear bombers hit in secret drone blitz

If confirmed, it would mark a significant blow to Russia’s ability to conduct long-range aerial attacks

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3 w. ago School kids to be taught about army and wars in class to boost forces recruitment

In a new plan lessons will share career opportunities within the likes of the British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines

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3 w. ago Former Royal Marine accused of Liverpool parade crash 'used car as weapon', court hears

Father-of-three Paul Doyle, 53, remanded in custody and will return to court later in year to enter a plea

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3 w. ago 'Liquid cannabis' worth millions seized after police uncover property where 'drug vapes being made'

Three adults and a youth have been arrested

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3 w. ago Former Royal Marine appears in court charged with dangerous driving and GBH after Liverpool parade crash

Father-of-three Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with dangerous driving, grievous bodily harm, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

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3 w. ago Liverpool crash parade suspect Paul Doyle 'tearful' as he appears in court

The former Royal Marine has appeared 'briefly' in court in Liverpool this morning.

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3 w. ago Former Royal Marine, 53, appears in court charged over Liverpool parade crash that left 79 football fans injured

Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, was arrested and subsequently charged after a Ford Galaxy rammed through a crowd of fans in the city centre on May 26.

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3 w. ago Royal Marines seize £30 million of drugs in raid on dhow in Arabian Sea after secret drones tracking mission

A sniper oversaw the swoop on the vessel as two boarding parties stormed towards it

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3 w. ago Former Royal Marine to appear in court charged with dangerous driving and GBH after Liverpool parade crash

Father-of-three Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with dangerous driving, grievous bodily harm, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

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