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UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian ‘threat to Arctic’

UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian ‘threat to Arctic’

Russia’s activity has returned to Cold War levels As part of efforts to combat Russian threats in the Arctic, Britain will double the number of troops in Norway over the next three years, it has been revealed. The number of British troops stationed in the country, of which 35% of its mainland is in the […]

1 month ago

UK has no plan for defending nation in event of war, military chief reveals

UK has no plan for defending nation in event of war, military chief reveals

“We don’t have a complete national defence plan yet” UK’s chief of defence staff has said that the country has no plan to defend itself in the event of an all-out war in Europe, including how to mobilise the National Health Service to deal with mass casualties. Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton made the […]

2 months ago

Russian forces claim to have captured Ukrainian city of Kherson

Russian forces claim to have captured Ukrainian city of Kherson

Images appear to show Russian forces securing positions in the southern city According to the Russian defence ministry, the country’s military forces are thought to have captured the Ukrainian city of Kherson after a period of fighting overnight. Footage online appears to show Russian tanks and military vehicles advancing through the city streets and occupying […]

4 years ago