The United States erased sensitive software on the MQ-9 Reaper drone remotely before it crashed into the Black Sea to prevent Russia from collecting secret […]
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‘Huge problem’: Retired colonel on Russia hitting Ukraine with 6 hypersonic missiles
When Russia launched a total of 95 missiles at major cities across Ukraine on Thursday morning, it included six Kinzhal ballistic missiles that eluded Kyiv's […]
Continue readingRussia launches overnight aerial assault across Ukraine
Russia launched one of its biggest aerial assaults Thursday with 81 missiles targeted at Ukrainian infrastructure across the country. This included six Kinzhal ballistic missiles […]
Continue readingRetired colonel analyzes power struggle between Wagner chief and Russia’s defense minister
CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (Ret.) discusses the rise of tension between the head of the Wagner private military contractor, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and Russian […]
Continue readingUS evaluating Ukrainian pilots for possible F-16 training
The US is working with Ukrainian pilots in the United States to determine how long it would take to train them to fly F-16 fighter […]
Continue readingMilitary analyst says this is Ukraine’s best course of action now
CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (ret.) explains why a strategic retreat by Ukrainian forces near Bakhmut could be their best option at this time. […]
Continue readingRussian artillery heard almost constantly near Bakhmut
CNN's Alex Marquardt reports from the town of Chasiv Yar near Bakhmut, Ukraine, where artillery fire is nearly constant as Russia tries to push farther […]
Continue readingHear what Biden said about Putin during surprise Ukraine visit
President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine, his first trip to the country since Russia's invasion began nearly one year ago. #CNN #News […]
Continue reading‘A really big deal’: Retired colonel on Biden’s wartime visit to Ukraine
CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (Ret.) explains the significance of President Joe Biden’s surprise trip to Kyiv nearly one year after Russia began its […]
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