Following the launch of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, an accident caused significant damage to the launch pad, including the collapse of the mobile service cabin. Footage suggests a service module remained in the rocket’s exhaust duct, contributing to the incident. The affected launch pad is the only operational platform for crewed missions to the ISS, potentially delaying all future Soyuz and Progress flights. Russia’s State Space Corporation ROSCOSMOS has acknowledged the damage and stated repairs will be conducted, however, no timeline has been announced.
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Overnight on November 28, multiple Russian cities experienced explosions amid a reported drone attack. Explosions were reported near military airfields and other locations in Taganrog, Smolensk, and Saratov, with air raid sirens sounding in Novorossiysk. While details remain unverified, eyewitness footage purportedly shows blasts in multiple cities. These strikes align with Kyiv’s ongoing efforts to target Russian military infrastructure.
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On Friday, explosions caused fires on two tankers, Kairos and Virat, in the Black Sea near Turkey’s Bosphorus strait. The Kairos, en route from Egypt to Russia, experienced an external impact, leading to a fire, and its 25 crew members were rescued. The Virat also reported an incident, with its 20 personnel reported in good condition. Both tankers are on a list of ships subject to sanctions against Russia, and the incidents sparked speculation about potential mine strikes.
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A recent missile launch from the Yasny test site in Russia resulted in a failure shortly after takeoff, producing a large plume of purple smoke. While regional authorities have not disclosed the type of missile, reports suggest the launch may have been an RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, based on the site’s configuration and fuel characteristics. However, some outlets propose the incident may involve a UR-100N intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, as the site supports both systems. This potential failure marks another setback for Russia’s missile program, which has faced previous challenges, including damage to launch infrastructure.
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A recent report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) revealed that India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth €2.1 billion between January and September 2025 using 30 vessels sailing under false flags. This comprised the largest single national destination for crude transported by Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which is comprised of aged tankers operating in legal grey areas. The report indicated a concerning rise in the number of Russian vessels utilizing false flags, with 113 such vessels transporting 13% of all Russian crude oil during the first nine months of the year. CREA emphasized the need for global reforms, urging the EU and UK to address the environmental and security threats posed by these practices and to disrupt the logistics that support Russia’s war effort.
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According to a recent report, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed troops in Ukraine to commit suicide with grenades if captured. This directive is reinforced through twice-weekly political indoctrination sessions that glorify self-sacrifice as an act of loyalty, using religious-style martyrdom narratives. Experts suggest this reflects a complete disregard for the soldiers’ lives, with North Korea already publicly acknowledging casualties. Despite reports of their presence in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian intelligence primarily indicates North Korean troops are involved in fortification work and engineering tasks, not frontline combat, in the Kursk region.
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The United States is reportedly preparing to recognize Russia’s control of Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories as part of a potential peace deal, with envoys planned to present the offer to Moscow. This proposal is expected despite concerns from European allies, and it will be presented to President Vladimir Putin with recognition of territory as a key negotiation point. While the original plan included de facto U.S. recognition of several regions, a revised version is less favorable to Moscow, yet U.S. offers of recognition remain. Ukraine will not be required to formally recognize Russian control, due to constitutional restrictions, but ultimate territorial concessions will be discussed in private talks between the Ukrainian and U.S. presidents.
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In a recent interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, reiterated that Ukraine will not concede territory to Russia for peace. This stance directly contradicts Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement that Moscow would halt its offensive if Ukrainian forces withdrew from claimed territories. Putin’s declaration also warned that Russia would achieve its aims through military means if Ukraine refused. This disagreement over territorial control remains a primary obstacle to peace, especially as Russian forces continue their slow but steady advance in eastern Ukraine.
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