{{dayPoint.date | date : 'd MMMM yyyy'}}

{{newsPoint.title}}

{{newsPoint.title+ ' '}}

{{newsPoint.subtitle}}

US-Israeli strikes on Iran

US attacks rail hub in Iran — YJC

Two people were wounded, news agency reported

TEHRAN, July 17. /TASS/. The US military attacked a rail hub in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, the YJC news agency reported.

According to the report, two people were wounded as a result of the attack.

Earlier, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the American military had commenced another series of strikes against Iran. The Mehr agency had reported a series of explosions near the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. The cities of Ahvaz, Bushehr, and Bandar-e Imam Khomeyni, as well as Iranshahr Airport, also came under attack.

Tags

United States Iran

No deadline for US Senate consideration of bill on sanctions against Russia — Axios

According to the portal, there are at least 61 co-sponsors, enough for its passage

MOEX Index exceeds 2,700 points first since November 19

The RTS Index was up by 3.79% at 842.86 points

Sergey Koretsky appointed Ukraine’s new prime minister

A total of 289 lawmakers supported the decision

Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit used to exert pressure — Russian MFA

"The leadership of the European Union is openly using such 'summits' as a lever of coercion to force Balkan and other states to demonstrate loyalty to the militaristic aspirations of Euro-Atlantic circles," the diplomat noted

Russian troops trying to eliminate pocket of resistance in DPR — official

Igor Kimakovsky added that Russian forces are expanding their zone of control near Konstantinovka from the west and east, particularly near the Dolgaya Balka settlement

Spring draft brings 141,000 conscripts into Russian Armed Forces

The spring conscription campaign has concluded, the Defense Ministry says

Russia tests Perun laser system against all types of drones

According to Svarog, the system has proven highly efficient in countering UAVs during field tests

Ukrainian military uses Grad multiple rocket launcher to attack Russia’s Bryansk Region

The attack killed a 15-year-old girl and her grandmother

Von der Leyen, Vucic, Sandu, other leaders arrive in Kiev

They are expected to meet with Zelensky and participate in the Southeast European summit

No one knew in advance about decision announced at URP congress

"I did not think that that would happen so early. It seemed to me that that would be done closer to the elections," the Premier's press secretary said

Russian forces strike Ukrainian long-range UAV storage sites in past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,505 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Zaporozhye nuke calls chief engineer killing breach of nuclear facilities safety principle

Nuclear facilities "should always remain beyond politics and violence," the statement read

Press review: Trump stuck over Iran war and Zaporozhye chief’s killing may affect peace

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 16th

EU defense spending nearing pre-World War II levels, Russian diplomat says

According to various estimates, planned defense-industrial spending in some member states is approaching the levels seen on the eve of World War II," Yulia Zhdanova said

Long-range Ukrainian strikes possible only with Western help — Russian Security Council

Deputy Secretary Yury Kokov says that in particular, Kiev receives technical support in reconnaissance, targeting, and logistics

Safety of millions depended on Zaporozhye nuclear plant chief engineer killed by Kiev

Alexander Yakovlev devoted his entire professional life to nuclear energy

Russia continues talks with Dutch authorities on revising tax deals, finance minister says

Negotiations with the Netherlands on adjusting the double taxation agreements have been bogged down with obstacles, Anton Siluanov, Russia’s finance minister said

Four children injured in strike at health facility in Gaza — WHO

Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the incident took place in an area "where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed"

Russia enters top three in 2026 Global Firepower ranking

Based on the military power index, which is calculated from more than 60 factors, Russia ranks second among 145 countries

FACTBOX: Logistics, food supplies, fleet protection measures in Sea of Azov

Port captains are seeking to improve traffic management and reduce vessel handling times

EU distributes military orders to Ukraine to attack Russia — Russian Foreign Ministry

Zakharova said that the EU leadership openly uses such "summits" as a lever to force the Balkan and other states "to demonstrate loyalty to the militaristic aspirations of Euro-Atlantic circles

No deadline for US Senate consideration of bill on sanctions against Russia — Axios

According to the portal, there are at least 61 co-sponsors, enough for its passage

Russia’s T-14 Armata tank may enter service by year-end — sources

Two sources in the Russian defense industry say "the Armata tank is currently undergoing state and troop trials"

EU arms manufacturers team up to develop system to intercept Oreshnik

The communiqué highlighted the contribution of Ukraine’s experience in resisting large-scale air and missile assaults, which will inform the development, testing, and operational evaluation of Bliksem EXO

Iran warns of destroying all US infrastructure in region after Trump’s threats

According to the statement, the Strait of Hormuz is a red line for Iran and the country will not tolerate US interference in controlling it

Russian defense chief inspects Battlegroup Center

The head of the formation’s department of unmanned systems forces reported to Andrey Belousov that the battlegroup had fully formed new units of unmanned systems forces and provided them with the necessary resources

Azerbaijan, Georgia agrees to submit joint application for Euro-2020

Azerbaijan and Georgia had decided to submit a joint Euro-2020 application after Azerbaijan dropped out of bidding to host the 2020 summer Olympic Games

Russia appeals to WTO to resolve dispute over EU carbon regulations

The panel established in response to the request must assess the consistency of CBAM with WTO agreement rules

US Air Force aircraft twice attack Iranian port of Sirik in Strait of Hormuz — TV

No information on casualties has been reported

Russia expresses readiness for contacts regarding Ukrainian settlement — Turkish MFA

Hakan Fidan highlighted that beyond a fundamental willingness to negotiate, the specific negotiating positions are also crucial

Margarita Island in Venezuela begins taking Mir cards — Russian Ambassador

The payments are in a test mode in Caracas already, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov noted

North battlegroup liberates 50 settlements since start of year

During the first half of July, the group established control over five settlements: Ukrainskoye, Losevka, Zemlyaniy Yar, Petro-Ivanovka, Bachevsk

Russian troops approach second line of Ukrainian defense on way to Orekhov — official

According to Igor Kimakovsky, the Russian fighters have closely approached the Ukrainian defense line near the Verkhyaya Tersa settlement

Russian forces hit vessel carrying cargo for Ukrainian army by Geran-2 drones in Black Sea

The ministry uploaded video footage of the strike

Thirteen countries to work with Russia, China on creation of Lunar Station — Roscosmos

Russia has unique scientific expertise in the study of Venus with domestic landing technology that remains unmatched globally, as well as in the study of the Moon and Mars

All Russian subs can be fitted with Kalibr missiles — Russian navy commander

The next logical step would be to equip all submarines with hypersonic missiles, Russian Navy Commander Adm. Nikolay Yevmenov said

Russia may lift ban on uranium exports to US if It aligns with national interests, Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the government had carefully assessed the implications and consequences of the countermeasures

Russia convenes UN Security Council meeting on Kiev crimes on Friday — permanent mission

"On July 17, at 10.00 a.m. New York time (2:00 p.m. GMT), an informal meeting of the members of the UN Security Council on the Arria formula, convened by Russia, will be held under the theme 'The Power of Terror: Crimes of the Kiev Regime in Ukraine and Beyond,'" the permanent mission said on Telegram

Russian forces systematically push Ukrainian troops from Omelnik — expert

Andrey Marochko noted that Russian troops are particularly successful in advancing in the areas of Novoselovka and Verkhnyaya Tersa

Russian tech firm Gagaring offers jobs to Volkswagen employees on chopping block

For those who accept the offer, the laboratory guarantees permanent employment contracts, a competitive salary, and comprehensive relocation support for specialists and their families

PM, 16 ministers, defense minister post still vacant: reshuffles in Ukraine's cabinet

The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Sergey Koretsky as the country's prime minister

Russian forces approach several Ukrainian positions near Slavyansk — DPR head

Denis Pushilin added that Slavyansk is located in a lowland relative to these positions

Houthis threaten to attack Saudi oil facilities

The attacks will be a response to any aggression by the kingdom against the rebels, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said

Explosions heard in city of Bushehr in Iran — agency

No further details were provided

Defense minister’s dismissal exposes split in Ukraine’s military leadership — FT

As an example, the newspaper cited the decision of Deputy Air Force Commander Pavel Yelizarov to resign in protest of Mikhail Fyodorov’s sacking

Russian MFA says US Black Sea drills intent on dividing Moscow, Europe with ‘small war’

On November 10, the Russian Defense Ministry said that US Navy ships arrived for a multinational exercise in the Black Sea region

Russian forces hammer Ukrainian long-range UAV storage sites in past day

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,450 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Kiev regime’s reshuffle is of little significance to Russia — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov stressed that resolving the situation and ensuring its interests were more important things for Russia

US strikes Bandar Khomeini, destroying a bridge — Fars

According to its information, road services are working on organizing a detour route

ISS operations extended through 2030 — Roscosmos chief

Dmitry Bakanov says that this was agreed upon between Roscosmos and NASA

Poland plans to introduce 'pre-war state' regime

As the news portal notes, the "pre-war state" regime will allow Poland to begin troop deployments, receive allied forces, and prepare infrastructure for possible military operations

Pepper spray used near Lukashenko’s residence in Minsk

It is yet unknown who did it

One civilian killed, several injured as air defenses down 375 drones over Russia

The Ukrainian UAVs were shot down over 19 Russian regions

Russia, Turkey close to concluding deal on Su-35 fighter jets’ deliveries, reports say

According to the Daily Sabah newspaper's souces, "officials are also discussing Turkey's possible involvement in the production of some components of the fighter jets"

Russian grain exports gain 11% to 61 mln tons in 2025-2026 season

Egypt, Turkey, and Iran were the largest importers of Russian grain products during the season

Militants bring containers with toxic chemicals to Syria’s Idlib - Russian military

According to the official, around 15 terrorists sustained chemical burns of skin and respiratory tract as a result

Russia’s upgraded Ka-52 gunship with long-range cruise missile to complete trials in 2022

During its upgrade, the Ka-52 helicopter will get a new long-range cruise missile codenamed ‘item 305’

MOEX Index drops below 2,100 points for first time since Dec 2022 — trading data

By 07:15 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index stood at 2,084.51 points

Russian, Myanmar special forces hold joint skills demonstration — Russian Defense Ministry

The ministry specified that during the training, the servicemen of the two countries used FPV drones and the Kurier ground robotic system

Two people were killed, 11 wounded in DPR over day due to actions of Ukrainian military

According to his information, the outskirts of Volnovakha, Yasinovataya and Gorlovka came under attack

Explosions rip through Bandar Abbas in Iran — agency

It did not elaborate

VK, Max apps disappear from Google Play

Installed services and apps continue to work normally, VK said

Professor Jeffrey Sachs is right: Ukraine risks losing Odessa, says Duma member

According to Alexey Chepa, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Ukraine is losing ground every day

Fourteen more coronavirus patients died in Moscow in past day

Overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has reached 4,905

Russian military inspectors to hold observation flight over the Czech Republic this week

The observation flight is carried out with the use of an An-30B aircraft

Schengen visas for Russians most easily granted by Greece, Hungary, Italy — expert

It is noted that Germany denies almost all males leading to a lack of visa applications to this country

Consulate general investigates detention of Russians in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia mosque

Sources inside the Istanbul police confirmed the incident but declined further comment

China plans to cooperate with Russia in internet trade, space and aircraft industry

Russia and China should take all the necessary measures to chiefly provide a stable volume of bilateral trade, said premier of the People’s Republic of China

Key facts about Russia’s advanced Sarmat ICBM system

The missile complex was named after the nomadic Sarmatian tribes who lived in the 6th-4th centuries BC on the territory of present-day Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan

Russian delegation led by Deputy PM Borisov arrives on visit to Damascus

During a two-day visit to Damascus, the Russian delegation will take part in a meeting of the Russian-Syrian intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, technical and scientific cooperation

FACTBOX: S-500 Anti-Aircraft Missile System

The system is being developed with the capability to be operational for the next 25 years

Europe will not be able to abandon Russian gas by 2027 — Energy Minister

Europe can hardly rely on anyone except the US, which is scaling up LNG production, Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov said

Safety at Zaporozhye nuke plant ensured despite attack on chief engineer

Safety at the plant has been and remains absolute priority, the plant’s spokeswoman Yevgeniya Yashina stressed

Russian diplomat describes terror attacks on Russia as joint crime by Kiev and West

Western powers have become inseparable from the Kiev regime because of political and economic reasons and "understanding their total vulnerability in the current global geopolitical situation," the Russian foreign ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Zaporozhye NPP engineer was killed with help of NATO intelligence — expert

America also provides intelligence and personal data on those to be eliminated, Vitaly Kiselev said

US attacks rail hub in Iran — YJC

Two people were wounded, news agency reported

Civil unrest in Ukraine may escalate to armed protest against Zelensky, Russian MP warns

Leonid Ivlev cited the recent government reshuffle, the forced mobilization to the Ukrainian army, mass losses of untrained soldiers on the front line, and the concealment of corrupt officials by Zelensky as reasons behind potential unrest in Ukraine

Kiev regime planning to strike Crimea with HIMARS rockets, Storm Shadow missiles — Shoigu

The top military official stressed that the use of these weapons outside of the special military operation zone would trigger immediate strikes by Russia on decision-making centers in Ukraine and would imply the full-fledged involvement of the US and UK in the conflict

Fedorov vs. Syrsky, Gnatov: conflict between heads of Ukraine's military agencies

The Strana news outlet said Fedorov had effectively staged an open mutiny against Zelensky's government during the briefing

Low-powered explosive device detonates at Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol

Earlier, the governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhaev, wrote on his Telegram channel about an attack, allegedly using a drone, on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol

Qatar blocks Israel’s deal with Volkswagen to produce missiles for Iron Dome — media

The deal was blocked despite the memorandum of understanding signed by the parties in April

IN BRIEF: What we know about death of Zaporozhye nuke chief engineer from Ukrainian strike

On July 15, Ukraine struck a service vehicle of the nuclear power plant with a drone, killing Alexander Yakovlev and his driver

Russia says more and more European countries recognize they cannot keep helping Kiev

"There is also no doubt that the public of the states of Southeastern Europe perfectly sees the essence of Western plans that are fraught with unleashing a full-scale conflict in Europe.", Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

FACTBOX: What we know about removal of Max and VK apps from Google Play

Previously installed services and applications continue to function normally without restrictions

Projects worth $11 bln approved on cluster investment platform

Subsidized loans are granted to Russian industrial plants for implementation of investment projects on making priority products, state corporation VEB.RF said

Russian troops advance northeast of Svyatogorsk in DPR — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, the combat conditions are the most intense in the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area

Russia concerned by South Korea’s expanding military cooperation with NATO — MFA

Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko met with South Korean Ambassador to Moscow Lee Seok Bae

Cabinet reshuffle in Ukraine, economic challenges: key topics of new Kremlin briefing

The Kremlin is following what’s going on in and around Ukrainian politics amid the ongoing special military operation, Dmitry Peskov said

Millions sign online petition demanding Argentina be booted from World Cup

The petition claims that FIFA and the referees are biased toward Lionel Messi and the Argentininan national team

Russian forces target logistical chains supplying Ukraine with weapons — MP

Russia is thereby responding to the Kiev regime’s terrorist attacks on Russian regions, Leonid Ivlev said

Putin awards citizenship to German horse trainer

Karin Martina Staemmler-Gerusel specializes in draft horses

Vladimir Putin’s news conferences in facts and figures

Here's everything you need to know about the Russian leader's conferences

Mobile groups of Strategic Missile Forces receive new vehicles — Russian Defense Ministry

These UAZ vehicles are equipped with 12.7-millimeter machine gun mounts

Greece is considering the passage of TurkStream pipeline on its territory

The chairman of the main Greek opposition party, the New Democracy supports the strategy of diversifying sources and routes of energy supply as a necessary principle of Europe’s energy security

Biden's corruption one of foundations of conflict in Ukraine — Russian envoy

Dmitriev thus commented on the intention of United States Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna to organize hearings that, in her words, would demonstrate money laundering by Ukraine and Kiev's support for Joe Biden's campaign in the 2024 American elections

There can no longer be any rules against Kiev attacking cities in Russia — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council emphasized that "back then, it was not customary to steal or kill the leaders of even hostile countries"

Strategic submarines Borei to enhance Russia’s nuclear potential — Navy’s commander

Currently, the Russian Navy incorporates three strategic nuclear-powered Borei submarines

Russian exports of grain, grain-based products up 69% year-to-date

An increase in grain shipments from Russia was recorded: to Turkey, Egypt, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Sudan, Kenya

Explosions shake south, south-west of Iran — agency

An explosion was also heard in the city of Ahvaz in the south-west of the country