Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Grain allegedly taken from Ukraine arrives in Syria on a Russian ship

A Russian cargo carrying grain reportedly stolen from Ukrainian fields has arrived at the Syrian port of Latakia, according to new satellite images. This is the freighter’s second trip in four weeks. The bulk freighter Matros Pozynich was photographed on May 27 in Latakia, according to new pictures released by Maxar Technologies. Since the Russian … Read more

Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol has been significantly destroyed by Russian strikes

Mariupol steel plant

Satellite images from Maxar Technologies show that almost every building on the sprawling Azovstal steel plant has been destroyed. The roofs have big holes in them, indicating a military strike. Some buildings have been reduced to rubble, and some roofs have totally fallen. A large number of residential and government structures to the east of … Read more

Satellites spot US warship mock-ups at apparent China weapons range

WASHINGTON: China has built what appear to be full-scale outlines of American warships including an aircraft carrier, satellite imagery showed, possible targets to practise striking some of the most potent US weapons deployed in the Pacific. The US Navy’s carrier battle groups — centred around massive aircraft carriers — are among the most powerful weapons in the … Read more