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The Ukrainian general staff acknowledged the loss of a US-made F-16 fighter, donated by NATO countries, in a statement on Thursday. The crash was reported earlier that day by US media, which claimed it was due to pilot error. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
Amid the loss of an F-16 fighter jet transferred to Ukraine, American officials have underscored the risks associated with the accelerated training of Ukrainian pilots, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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'Nuclear power plant is a сontrolled nuclear bomb': Expert warns of risks at Kursk and Zaporozhye nuclear plants
Dr Chris Busby, physical chemist and the scientific secretary of the European Committee on Radiation Risk, who has worked for the UK government's uranium committee, has issued a warning about the potential for nuclear disasters at the Kursk and Zaporozhye power plants.
He criticized recent claims downplaying the risks, stating, "If you can affect the control systems of a nuclear power station, you can cause it to explode."
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine tried to hit the Kursk nuclear power plant, in connection with which IAEA head Rafael Grossi arrived in the city of Kurchatov and inspected the Kursk nuclear power plant.
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Dr Chris Busby, physical chemist and the scientific secretary of the European Committee on Radiation Risk, who has worked for the UK government's uranium committee, has issued a warning about the potential for nuclear disasters at the Kursk and Zaporozhye power plants.
He emphasized that "a missile strike on the reactor could easily lead to a meltdown or even a nuclear explosion," likening the potential disaster to the Chernobyl and Fukushima incidents.
He criticized recent claims downplaying the risks, stating, "If you can affect the control systems of a nuclear power station, you can cause it to explode."
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine tried to hit the Kursk nuclear power plant, in connection with which IAEA head Rafael Grossi arrived in the city of Kurchatov and inspected the Kursk nuclear power plant.
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How much taxpayer cash does it take to guard Netanyahu's son?
The Yair Netanyahu's, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's son, security might be tighten up at his father's request, reported Israeli news channel 12, citing fears of retaliation following the assassinations of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr amid the reasons.
Sputnik has looked into the price Israeli people paying for Netanyahu son’s security:
◻️ Yair, 33, who boasts a track record of contentious social media presence and crass statements, has been hiding out in an apartment complex in Miami since last year.
◻️ The cost of his chauffeur and around-the-clock bodyguards from the elite Shin Bet 730 unit is reportedly estimated at approximately NIS 200,000 ($55,000) a month, according to Walla website with taxpayer funds also covering his accommodation and food.
◻️ A threat assessment didn’t find evidence that Yair’s security detail needed boosting, a source told Israeli media, but Netanyahu’s office has since denied the reports.
◻️ The Israeli PM has faced backlash for keeping his son abroad amid the war with Hamas. Many also chafe against Yair’s excessive level of personal security, since Unit 730 is typically assigned to only the seven top public officials in Israel: the president, prime minister, defense minister, foreign minister, Knesset speaker, opposition leader and Supreme Court president.
◻️ This news caused a flurry of criticism from netizens, as some questioned why the PM's son is not in his homeland now, and others doubted the need for this protection at all.
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The Yair Netanyahu's, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's son, security might be tighten up at his father's request, reported Israeli news channel 12, citing fears of retaliation following the assassinations of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr amid the reasons.
Sputnik has looked into the price Israeli people paying for Netanyahu son’s security:
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Pentagon slaps Lockheed with $5mln per F-35 withheld until upgrades work - reports
The US Defense Department is going to hold Lockheed Martin accountable by withholding $5 million each of up to 110 F-35 fighter jets scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year until their hardware and software upgrades are fully functioning, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
The Defense Department’s F-35 program office confirmed the new policy in a statement issued to the news outlet earlier in the day.
Lockheed Martin has informed the Defense Department it plans to deliver 75 to 110 of the super-expensive and repeatedly delayed fifth generation combat aircraft to the US armed forces by December 31.
Lockheed Martin revealed the new policy to the public on Tuesday in a filing it made to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The troubled hardware and software upgrade package is known as TR-3.
Eighteen F-35 jets with the TR-3 upgrade package were delivered to the US armed forces by August 19.
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The US Defense Department is going to hold Lockheed Martin accountable by withholding $5 million each of up to 110 F-35 fighter jets scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year until their hardware and software upgrades are fully functioning, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
The Defense Department’s F-35 program office confirmed the new policy in a statement issued to the news outlet earlier in the day.
Lockheed Martin has informed the Defense Department it plans to deliver 75 to 110 of the super-expensive and repeatedly delayed fifth generation combat aircraft to the US armed forces by December 31.
Lockheed Martin revealed the new policy to the public on Tuesday in a filing it made to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The troubled hardware and software upgrade package is known as TR-3.
Eighteen F-35 jets with the TR-3 upgrade package were delivered to the US armed forces by August 19.
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Climate activists from the Last Generation movement have thrown orange paint on the Zlote Tarasy shopping mall in the centre of the Polish capital Warsaw.
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US ICBM warning system lacks parts, suffers obsolete tech hurting readiness - report
The US strategic Early Warning Radar system to monitor the threat of ballistic missile thermonuclear attack is plagued by a lack of spare parts, outdated technology, much more maintenance work than anticipated and other problems, the Pentagon Inspector General admitted in a public statement about a highly classified report.
The DOD IG carried out an investigation and produced a report a entited “Evaluation of Sustaining Engineering Actions for the Space Force’s Upgraded Early Warning Radar,” the office explained.
The UEWR's mission is to detect and track launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles, while conducting general space surveillance and satellite tracking. The system is designed to detect and track multiple targets up to 3,000 miles away, the DOD IG noted.
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The US strategic Early Warning Radar system to monitor the threat of ballistic missile thermonuclear attack is plagued by a lack of spare parts, outdated technology, much more maintenance work than anticipated and other problems, the Pentagon Inspector General admitted in a public statement about a highly classified report.
"We found that Space Force took actions to sustain the Upgraded Early Warning Radar, but that a lack of spare parts, obsolescence, unscheduled system maintenance, and delayed modernization continue to be a problem," the DOD IG acknowledged on a single, brief X statement.
The DOD IG carried out an investigation and produced a report a entited “Evaluation of Sustaining Engineering Actions for the Space Force’s Upgraded Early Warning Radar,” the office explained.
"The objective of this evaluation was to determine the extent to which the Space Force implemented sustaining engineering actions to ensure that the Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) was capable, reliable, and available to meet mission requirements while managing risks," the DOD IG said.
The UEWR's mission is to detect and track launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles, while conducting general space surveillance and satellite tracking. The system is designed to detect and track multiple targets up to 3,000 miles away, the DOD IG noted.
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Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz blames “grammar” for his statements about carrying “weapons in war.”
Does this sound like bad “grammar” to you? 🥴
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Washington’s course of escalation is becoming increasingly provocative. It is evident that the US is preparing to empower Zelensky to utilize virtually any weapon, even those that can reach deep into Russian territory, said Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, in an interview with Sputnik.
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The tactics of eco-terrorists are now being employed against German politicians. In a recent incident at a rally in Erfurt, Sahra Wagenknecht, a Member of the Bundestag who opposes arms supplies to Ukraine, was doused with red paint. The assailant was heard shouting pro-Ukrainian Nazi slogans during the attack.
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Israeli cabinet approves continued military control over Gaza-Egypt border
The Israeli Security Cabinet has voted in favor of the continued presence of the Israel Defense Forces on the Gaza-Egypt border as part of a potential agreement with the Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Friday.
Eight ministers agreed on maintaining Israeli military control along the Philadelphi Corridor, the newspaper reported. However, Defense Minister Yoav Galant opposed the move and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir abstained.
Israel's demand to maintain control of the Gaza-Egypt border is a major stumbling block in reaching a peace settlement in Gaza. Israeli authorities believe that if they withdraw the IDF, Hamas would be able to quickly rebuild its military capabilities and regain some of its strength.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that the IDF would remain in the Philadelphi Corridor to prevent reported weapons deliveries to Hamas. The Egyptian government officially rejects the idea of the IDF controlling the border, saying it would violate the 1979 peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.
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The Israeli Security Cabinet has voted in favor of the continued presence of the Israel Defense Forces on the Gaza-Egypt border as part of a potential agreement with the Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Friday.
Eight ministers agreed on maintaining Israeli military control along the Philadelphi Corridor, the newspaper reported. However, Defense Minister Yoav Galant opposed the move and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir abstained.
Israel's demand to maintain control of the Gaza-Egypt border is a major stumbling block in reaching a peace settlement in Gaza. Israeli authorities believe that if they withdraw the IDF, Hamas would be able to quickly rebuild its military capabilities and regain some of its strength.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that the IDF would remain in the Philadelphi Corridor to prevent reported weapons deliveries to Hamas. The Egyptian government officially rejects the idea of the IDF controlling the border, saying it would violate the 1979 peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.
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'Dangerous' platform, really? World leaders, even Macron, still use Telegram despite Durov arrest
Despite recent allegations that Telegram is being used for criminal activities, global leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, continue to actively use it.
According to the European press, on August 26, the head of state was indicated to have logged into Telegram "recently." What's more, French lawmakers, cabinet members, and presidential advisers frequently use the platform, per media reports.
◻️ Macron has been active on the platform since the early days of his first presidential campaign. He has over 112,000 followers and his latest post is dated August 12.
◻️ Ex-Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro shares posts with his over 1.6 mln followers on Telegram almost daily.
◻️ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is also active on Telegram, with his most recent post dated August 28.
◻️ Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador also has an account here. On August 30, he posted material about the Tren Maya, Mexico's renowned railway project.
◻️ Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's account, with nearly 200,000 followers, makes use of Telegram for official announcements.
◻️ Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu runs an official account on Telegram in Russian posting updates on the Gaza war.
◻️ Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali takes to Telegram regularly to shed light on the African nation's urgent issues.
The list could go on indefinitely, as the platform has evolved into a convenient means for global digital diplomacy.
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Despite recent allegations that Telegram is being used for criminal activities, global leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, continue to actively use it.
According to the European press, on August 26, the head of state was indicated to have logged into Telegram "recently." What's more, French lawmakers, cabinet members, and presidential advisers frequently use the platform, per media reports.
The list could go on indefinitely, as the platform has evolved into a convenient means for global digital diplomacy.
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