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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

"Russians Shoot Each Other Due to Alcohol." Snipers Describe the Reality of War

Ukrainian snipers from the 42nd Brigade describe the chaotic and dangerous conditions on the front lines, where Russian soldiers often engage in battles under the influence of alcohol and even shoot at each other.

Feb 28 • 19:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Nemesis Brigade reveals details of NATO exercises in Estonia where Ukrainian drones outperformed Alliance troops

Ukrainian forces, including the 412th Nemesis Brigade, showcased superior drone capabilities during NATO exercises in Estonia, outperforming troops from 13 European nations.

Feb 28 • 08:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Uphold discipline, constitutional duties, army commander urges troops

The Commander of the 14 Brigade Nigerian Army stresses the importance of discipline and adherence to constitutional duties during a visit to troops in Owaza.

Feb 27 • 18:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The emergency helicopter service of the Fire Brigade to bring Mogol from Sanremo to the Teatro Argentina in Rome

An emergency helicopter was used to transport Mogol and his wife from the Sanremo Festival to a ceremony in Rome, raising concerns about the diversion of emergency resources.

Feb 27 • 11:48 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

3rd Assault Brigade releases footage showing its ground robots in action

The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade of Ukraine has shared a video demonstrating its ground robots successfully targeting Russian ammunition depots amidst sustained enemy fire.

Feb 26 • 13:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DAVID MARCUS: Delusional Dems 'dancing pet frogs are Antifa thugs

David Marcus criticizes Congressional Democrats for attending a counter-program to Trump's State of the Union address and portrays the Portland Frog Brigade as deceptive and dangerous activists.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Kamikaze Drones Approved with Conditions

The German Bundestag's Budget Committee has approved a significant procurement of kamikaze drones from Stark and Helsing, amounting to around four billion Euros, aimed at equipping the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania.

Feb 25 • 14:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Bundeswehr Equipment: What Masks Were in 2020, Drones Are Today

The German military urgently needs drones for its Lithuanian brigade, as startups vie for government funding under pressure to equip armed forces amidst a shortage of volunteers.

Feb 25 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Armed soldiers can be seen in Raadi village

The Estonian Defense Forces' Second Infantry Brigade is conducting a readiness exercise called Sentry Sentinel in the village of Raadi over the next few days.

Feb 25 • 06:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Truth of the 'Gwangju Prison Assault' [National Prism]

The article analyzes the military actions taken during the Gwangju Uprising in May 1980, focusing on the involvement of the 3rd Airborne Brigade as they turned against civilians amidst escalating protests.

Feb 24 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The commissioner accused of pressuring the victim of the sexual assault at the DAO is assigned as head of the Scientific Police brigade

A commissioner previously involved in a sexual assault scandal has been reassigned to a new role in the National Police's Scientific Brigade following accusations of intimidation against a victim.

Feb 24 • 15:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

How Innocent Girls in North Korea are Selected for the 'Pleasure Brigade'

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has escalated the selection of young women for his 'Pleasure Brigade', which reportedly draws from school girls based on strict criteria of innocence and health.

Feb 23 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Oberföhring: Fire Brigade Rescues Woman from the Isar

Emergency responders successfully rescued a young woman from drowning in the Isar River after she was heard calling for help by a passerby.

Feb 23 • 14:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

London church fire: Full scale of Southall inferno as roof engulfed in flames

A significant fire has broken out at a church in Southall, London, causing extensive damage to multiple levels as firefighters work to control the blaze.

Feb 23 • 01:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Fighting death in the sky with Ukraine's drone hunter unit

A Sky News report describes the challenging conditions faced by Ukraine's 117th Brigade as they combat Russian drones in the heavily contested Donbas region.

Feb 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Fighting the enemy in the sky with Ukraine's 'drone hunter' unit

The article reports on Ukraine's 'drone hunter' unit, part of the 117th Brigade, engaged in efforts to shoot down Russian drones as part of a broader conflict in the Donbas region.

Feb 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fire in Spata at a warehouse of a well-known sports goods company

A significant fire broke out at a sports goods warehouse in Spata, Greece, on Sunday, February 22, necessitating a large response from the Fire Brigade.

Feb 22 • 14:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The 35th anniversary of the founding of the first army military unit celebrated in the Iron Wolf Brigade

The Iron Wolf Brigade marked the 35th anniversary of the founding of the military unit in Rukla, celebrating the legacy and ongoing commitment of soldiers both past and present.

Feb 22 • 09:19 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Military exercise in Boden - here is the brigade that will protect the Arctic

The Swedish Army's Mek B 4 brigade is preparing for a significant military exercise in Boden, aimed at strengthening NATO's eastern flank against Russia.

Feb 20 • 16:29 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

He is 30. And he lost his limbs in war

Hlib Benia, a 30-year-old Ukrainian soldier, lost an arm and a leg during a drone attack while delivering supplies to his brigade.

Feb 20 • 16:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Exercises of the Student Infantry Battalion will take place in Ropaži Municipality

From February 21 to 22, the Student Infantry Battalion of the 1st Riga Brigade will conduct military exercises in Ropaži Municipality.

Feb 20 • 10:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Colonel Miezītis: The 'Sēlija' Polygon Allows the NBS to Turn a New Page

Colonel Kaspars Miezītis announced that the new military polygon 'Sēlija' will enhance the National Armed Forces' capabilities by facilitating brigade-level training.

Feb 20 • 06:21 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Ex-UK Tory MP joins Ukrainian neo-Nazi brigade

A former UK Conservative MP has joined the neo-Nazi Azov brigade in Ukraine, causing significant controversy due to the unit's far-right ideologies.

Feb 20 • 00:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Berlin: Major operation in the Reichstag

A gas detector alarm in the Reichstag building triggered a fire brigade response, with initial reports indicating a small amount of a hazardous substance may have been released.

Feb 19 • 14:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda says that Germany is fulfilling its commitments: the brigade will be deployed by the end of 2027

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda affirmed Germany's commitment to deploying a brigade in Lithuania until the end of 2027, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure for the troops.

Feb 19 • 13:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Man rescued from ice in Mangaļsalā by a soldier from the Mechanized Infantry Brigade

A soldier from Latvia's Mechanized Infantry Brigade rescued a man who fell through the ice in Mangaļsalā while on a family outing.

Feb 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sergipe registers two drownings during Carnival

Two young men lost their lives due to drowning in Canindé de São Francisco, Sergipe, during the Carnival period as confirmed by the Fire Brigade.

Feb 18 • 16:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Fire Brigade Operation in Nuremberg: Suspicious Substance in Union House

A fire brigade operation in Nuremberg was triggered by a suspicious envelope containing a white powder and a threatening letter received at the union Verdi.

Feb 18 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Report any misconduct involving soldiers, Brigade Commander urges journalists

The Brigade Commander of the Nigerian Army in Ohafia, Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko, has called on journalists to report any instances of soldier misconduct, emphasizing the media's crucial role in nation-building.

Feb 18 • 09:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking: Israeli Broadcasting Authority reports wide-scale alert in Jerusalem on the first day of Ramadan, army reinforces its forces with a commando brigade in the West Bank

Israel has heightened security measures in Jerusalem and the West Bank to unprecedented levels as Ramadan begins, amid rising regional tensions.

Feb 18 • 03:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Opel Zoo: Fire Brigade Helps Elephant Cow Back on Her Feet

Firefighters and zookeepers successfully rescued a fallen elephant named Lilak at the Opel Zoo in Kronberg using air cushions and hoses.

Feb 17 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Germany is struggling to find soldiers for the brigade to be sent to Lithuania

Germany faces difficulties in recruiting volunteers for the 45th Armored Brigade, which is set to be stationed in Lithuania under NATO's forward presence by 2027.

Feb 17 • 05:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jerzy Słonka has died. He represented the youth brigade at Barei, checking 'ledykimation'

The popular Polish actor Jerzy Słonka, known for his memorable roles in films and television, has passed away.

Feb 16 • 21:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Porin and Uusimaa Brigades celebrate at Turku Castle – topics of discussion included bunkers, drones, and mustaches

The Porin Brigade marked its 400th anniversary at Turku Castle, discussing the use of underground bunkers, drone warfare training, and operational challenges.

Feb 16 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

London bus fire as double-decker bursts into flames and passengers race off

A double-decker bus in north-west London caught fire mid-journey, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of passengers without injuries.

Feb 16 • 11:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Kemp in emergency rescue by fire brigade moments before going on stage

Martin Kemp experienced a lift emergency just before his DJ performance in Falkirk but took it in good humor, sharing the incident on Instagram.

Feb 15 • 11:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The Best Russian "Hunters": Why Kremlin Soldiers Fear Confrontation with Ukrainians from the 225th Brigade

The article discusses the strict regulations and effectiveness of the Ukrainian 225th Brigade, which has earned a fearsome reputation among Russian soldiers.

Feb 14 • 21:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Following reports of a shortage of volunteers for the German Brigade – Kasčiūnas' assessment

Lithuanian politician Kasčiūnas discusses the challenges facing the German Bundeswehr in recruiting volunteers for its brigade, emphasizing the potential for implementing mandatory conscription if volunteer numbers remain low.

Feb 13 • 15:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Over a thousand recruits took the military oath in Oulu's freezing weather: 'I feel proud of myself,' says the newly appointed Jaeger

Over 1,120 recruits from the Kainuu Brigade took their military oath at Raatin Stadium in Oulu amid freezing temperatures, expressing pride and commitment to Finland's defense.

Feb 13 • 15:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

BNS Sprint: President about Germany's Brigade, Olekas about Taiwan, Decision on Streets Named After Gulbinowicz

The article discusses various political updates in Lithuania, including the president's insights on a Germany-led brigade, Olekas' comments on Taiwan, and recent discussions around the naming of streets after Gulbinowicz.

Feb 13 • 14:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Rome, a retaining wall collapses onto a building: one dead and two injured

A retaining wall collapse in Formello, near Rome, resulted in one fatality and two injuries during the night.

Feb 13 • 08:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After news of volunteer shortages for the Germany brigade – L. Kasčiūnas' evaluation

Lithuanian politician L. Kasčiūnas provides insights on the challenges of recruiting volunteers for a stationed German brigade in Lithuania, emphasizing the need for a compulsory draft if volunteer levels remain low.

Feb 13 • 07:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After Information on Germany's Brigade Challenges Surfaces - G. Nausėda's Conversation with F. Merz

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda discussed commitments made by Germany regarding troop deployment in Lithuania with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, emphasizing both countries' intentions to uphold their obligations.

Feb 12 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Speaking about Berlin's difficulties regarding the brigade, the president says: Berlin's commitments remain unchanged

Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda states that Germany's commitments to military support remain unchanged despite reports of volunteer recruitment difficulties in its brigades.

Feb 12 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Bad news for Lithuania in the media: there is a lack of volunteers for the German brigade

Lithuania faces a critical shortage of volunteers for a German brigade, with only about 10% of necessary recruits showing interest despite attractive financial incentives offered by the Defense Ministry.

Feb 12 • 15:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Germany faces difficulties in recruiting volunteers to serve in a brigade in Lithuania

Germany is struggling to recruit volunteers to fill positions in its tank and infantry battalions stationed in Lithuania, with volunteer applications only meeting a fraction of the required numbers.

Feb 12 • 14:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

German company provides ground robot to Ukraine

German company ARX Robotics has delivered a Gereon RCS ground robotic system to a Ukrainian brigade to aid in evacuating wounded soldiers and delivering essential supplies.

Feb 12 • 14:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: Germany will buy drones worth hundreds of millions of euros, which will be intended for the brigade in Lithuania

Germany plans to purchase over 4.3 billion euros worth of drones for its 45th armored brigade stationed in Lithuania, aimed at enhancing NATO's eastern flank.

Feb 11 • 19:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Germany Plans to Buy AI Drones for 536 Million Euros to be Deployed with Brigade in Lithuania

Germany is planning to spend 536 million euros on AI drones from German startups to support a brigade stationed in Lithuania.

Feb 11 • 15:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Germany plans to purchase AI drones for 536 million euros, which will be assigned to the brigade deployed in Lithuania

Germany is set to acquire AI drones worth 536 million euros from local startups to enhance military capabilities for a brigade stationed in Lithuania.

Feb 11 • 15:05 UTC

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