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12 April

Mali Helicopter Fired ‘Close to’ UK Peacekeepers: London, UN Source

A Malian army helicopter fired several rockets "close to" British members of a UN peacekeeping force in the country, the UK defence ministry and UN said.

12 April

A Russian soldier outside a damaged apartment building in Donetsk

Staff Writer With AFP

Fears Rise in Ukraine of Use of Chemical Weapons

The United States said it has "credible information" that Russia may use "chemical agents" in its offensive to take the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

12 April

Joe Saballa

Finland to Spend $15M on New Surveillance Drones

The Finnish Defence Forces is looking for potential manufacturers of drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

12 April

Russian soldiers wear chemical protection suits as they stand next to a military fueler on the Topol intercontinental ballistic missile base

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Minister Says Russian Chemical Attack Would Draw Western ‘Response’

A UK minister warned any use of chemical weapons by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine "will get a response and all options are on the table."

12 April

Joe Saballa

Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Military Officials’ FB Accounts: Meta

Meta has revealed that several groups of hackers linked to Russia and Belarus have broken into the Facebook accounts of Ukrainian soldiers.

12 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Aims to Take Mariupol as Part of Eastern Ukraine Onslaught

Russian troops were aiming to take control of the city of Mariupol, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine.

12 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Sweden’s Ruling Party Launches Internal NATO Debate

Sweden's ruling party kicked off internal debate on whether Stockholm should apply for NATO membership.

11 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Refocusing on Donbas but No Offensive Yet: Pentagon

Russian forces are reinforcing around the Donbas, but have not yet launched an offensive to seize control of the disputed region of eastern Ukraine, Pentagon officials said.

11 April