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Ukrainian soldiers in the mud. Ukrainian general staff photoBoth Russian and Ukrainian infantry are going to be even more miserable, however, as they shiver in their cold muddy trenches and trudge through deepening winter mud.The weather turned in early October. Not coincidentally, that’s when Russian field armies around Pokrovsk finally deployed the hundreds, if not thousands, of tanks and other armored vehicles they had spent most of this year stockpiling.Heavy vehicles are extremely vulnerable to the tiny explosive drones that are everywhere all the time along the 1,100-km front, of course. Anything that reduces the pace of drone sorties—bad weather…

Kherson on Oct. 24 came under intense Russian artillery bombardment, with what appeared to be the random targeting of residential areas killing at least two people.Videos posted to social media — some reportedly by Russian forces themselves — showed multiple explosions across a vast area of the city.Russians have published footage of their crime against humanity – they are firing rocket artillery indiscriminately directly at Kherson to harm civilians. Since this morning, russians have killed three women.These terrorists can only be stopped by power. The time for… pic.twitter.com/6VkCSfy63N— Serhii Sternenko ✙ (@sternenko) October 24, 2025 Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry said…

On this week’s You Oughta Know, discover how Jefferson Education is using assistive technology to help children have fun. We travel to a cultural destination on the campus of Rowan University, and Philly Mah-Jawn puts a modern spin on the 19th century tabletop game mahjong. Plus, we visit martial arts school Zhang Sah, and explore Capoeria, a form of Afro-Brazilian martial arts.

Boxing Insider Promotions returns to Atlantic City with a professional boxing event on Friday, November 7, at the Tropicana Showroom. The 10-bout card starts at 6:30 p.m. and is headlined by Atlantic City native Justin “Mr. Atlantic City” Figueroa and also features Otto Wallin, Bruce Seldon Jr., Lia Lewandowski, and the Lugo brothers. Justin Figueroa: “Mr Atlantic City”  Justin Figueroa (13-0, 10 KOs), a local favorite, makes his fifth appearance at Tropicana. Fresh off a unanimous decision victory for the Junior NABF super welterweight title in August, Figueroa aims to build on his momentum in his hometown. He is matched…

Tom Aspinall’s return to the Octagon is officially set after the Englishman successfully made championship weight ahead of his first heavyweight title defense. UFC 321 will mark his comeback after 14 months away, his last fight being in Manchester, where he dominated Curtis Blaydes to defend his interim title. While fans expect Aspinall’s reign to usher in a new era for the heavyweight division, his father and coach, Andy Aspinall, doesn’t seem eager for his son to stay in MMA for too long. In a surprising revelation ahead of his clash with Ciryl Gane in Abu Dhabi, the 62-year-old gave…

The Royal Navy conducts constant monitoring operations of foreign vessels near its shores—particularly when those vessels belong to Russia.

The Vietnam War was a pivotal time for battlefield technology. Helicopters entered the scene as an indispensable asset for assault, medevac, and fire support, while infantry weapons leapt ahead of World War II and Korea. American small arms from this era gained legendary status, and would come to influence weapons systems for years to come. … The Vietnam-Era Machine Gun Still Serving on the Front Lines

Body armor can save your life but it’s not always affordable or easy to live with. Fortunately, advances in body armor technology and manufacturing are changing that for the better. RMA Gen 2 body armor is here, and the changes are big. The old 1155, 1165, and 1192 plates are going away. Second-generation 1155 and 1165 plates are taking their place. What does that mean? Let’s find out! (Photo: RMA) RMA Gen 2 1155 Specs & Features Specs NIJ Rating: Level IV/RF3 Material: Alumina oxide ceramic and polyethylene composite Cut: Shooter’s, SAPI Curve: Multi-curve Sizes: Medium Thickness: 0.9” Weight: 6.8…

As someone who loves early morning and late evening walks, as well as solo nights at the movie theater, personal safety is always at the back of my mind. Although experts say awareness and avoidance are the best ways to protect yourself in most emergencies, safety keychains can be an added layer of on-the-go protection.Safety keychains are personal security tools designed to be easily carried on your keyring. The main benefit of a safety keychain is that you likely have your keys in an easily accessible spot, which makes fending off potential threats easier, says Peter Tay, a double-black belt…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending