Ukraine: The Latest F-16 fighter jet in 'world first' shootdown & war-born superbug may spark next pandemic
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Jan 8, 2025 Dominic Nicholls, Associate Editor of Defence at The Telegraph, provides keen insights into Ukraine's military offensive, particularly the evolving dynamics in Kursk and the strategic use of drones. Arthur Scott Geddes, Deputy Global Health Editor, discusses the war's toll on Ukraine's healthcare system, focusing on rising antimicrobial resistance and mental health issues. Meanwhile, Michael Bohnert analyzes how emerging AI-powered drones are reshaping warfare, raising ethical questions about their potential misuse. A thought-provoking convergence of military and health challenges!
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Ukrainian Offensive Culmination
- Ukrainian forces may have culminated in their Kursk offensive, meaning they've exhausted their forward momentum.
- This culmination might be opportunistic, exploiting vulnerabilities where North Korean units meet Russian positions.
Russian Strategy in Donbas
- Russia is likely concentrating forces in Donbas for maximum gains before Trump's inauguration.
- They are making small, but consistent, advances at a high cost of soldiers.
Attack on Engels Oil Depot
- Ukrainian forces, including military intelligence, attacked an oil depot in Engels, Saratov Oblast, targeting fuel supply for Engels-2 airbase.
- The attack caused a large fire, and the base houses Russian Tupolev bombers.
