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  • Hunter Army Airfield on lockdown as police search for suspicious vehicle


    SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Hunter Army Airfield is on lockdown, according to a post on their Facebook.

    They say the Commander has issued a lock down order. They are telling everyone on base to lock down your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.

    They say they will issue an all clear when the emergency is over.

    Hunter Army Airfield says this is due to an abundance of caution while police search for a suspicious vehicle on the installation.

    Gates are going to open up for outbound traffic soon with every vehicle being checked. This is only open for people who were already in their vehicle.

    Hunter Army Airfield says everyone else should not be moving around the facility.

    Pulaski Elementary, which is near Hunter Army Airfield, is on a precautionary lockdown due to the activity at Hunter, according to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.

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    Attention all personnel at Hunter Army Airfield: The base is currently on lockdown as police search for a suspicious vehicle on the premises. Please remain in your designated areas and follow all instructions from security personnel. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Thank you for your cooperation.

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  • Lockdown issued at Hunter Army Airfield


    Breaking: Lockdown issued at Hunter Army Airfield

    “Lock down your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.”

    ARMY OFFICIALS IDENTIFY THE TWO SOLDIERS KILLED IN A TRAINING ACCIDENT ON FORT STEWART. HOW IT HAPPENED… AND HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS RESPONDING. <NATURAL SOUND> “IT’S PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL!” – *CHEERS* AND PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL MAKES HIS PREDICTION FOR GROUNDHOG DAY. FIND OUT IF GEORGIA’S GENERAL BEAUREGARD LEE …HAS THE SAME FORECAST. US 280 AT US 301 IN CLAXTON THANKS FOR THANKS FOR STARTING YOUR DAY WITH WJCL 22 NEWS. GOOD MORNING — I’M EMMA HAMILTON. METEOROLOGIST JONATHAN MYERS IS JOINING US NOW …. NOW, HERE’S YOUR STORM TRACKER RADAR… TODAY WIDESPREAD DENSE FOG, MAINLY BEFORE 9AM. OTHERWISE, MOSTLY CLOUDY, THEN GRADUALLY BECOMING SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 72. CALM WIND BECOMING SOUTH AROUND 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. TONIGHT PATCHY FOG. OTHERWISE, PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 48. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WIND. TUESDAY PATCHY FOG BEFORE 9AM. OTHERWISE, PARTLY SUNNY, THEN GRADUALLY BECOMING SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 78 AND HERE’S A LOOK AT YOUR TRAFFIC TRACK 22. THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS ON THE ROADS THIS MORNING. THIS MORNING … AND HERE’S A LOOK AT YOUR TRAFFIC TRACK 22. AND HERE’S LOOK AT YOUR TRAFFIC TRACK 22. THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS ON THE ROADS THIS MORNING. THIS MORNING … OFFICIALS WITH THE THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION HAVE IDENTIFIED THE TWO SOLDIERS KILLED IN A TRAINING ACCIDENT. ARMY OFFICIALS SAY STAFF SERGEANT SHELBE BUTNER… AND SPECIALIST JACOB MULLEN DIED DURING A TRAINING EXERCISE THURSDAY NIGHT. THE ARMY HASN’T RELEASED MANY DETAILS ABOUT THE DEADLY INCIDENT… BUT SAY THE PAIR WERE IN A VEHICLE THAT ROLLED OVER. ARMY OFFICIALS TELL US NO OTHER SOLDIERS WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. IN A STATEMENT… THE THIRD EYE-D’S COMMANDING OFFICER SAID THE PAIR WERE “HONORED SOLDIERS ON THE MARNE DIVISION” AND THAT THEIR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THOSE AFFECTED 28-YEAR-OLD BUTNER .. WHO GREW UP IN MISSOURI .. SERVED THE ARMY FOR NINE YEARS. SHE WAS AWARDED THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDIAL… THE ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL… THE AIR ASSAULT AND DRILL SERGEANT BADGES FOR HER SERVICE. MULLEN WAS FROM MARYLAND AND SERVED IN THE ARMY FOR SEVEN YEARS… WHICH INCLUDED A DEPLOYMENT IN POLAND. HE WAS AWARDED THE ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL … THE ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL .. THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL .. AND THE ARMY SERVICE RIBBON. THIS MORNING .. THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS WORKING TO LEARN HOW TWO PEOPLE DIED IN RINCON. DEPUTIES WERE CALLED TO ELLIS DRIVE ON SATURDAY WHERE THEY FOUND TWO PEOPLE DEAD. WHEN OUR CREWS ARRIVED ON SCENE… WE FOUND DEPUTIES BLOCKING OF THE RAHN’S STATION NEIGHBORHOOD. DEPUTIES WOULD NOT ALLOW CAMERAS BEYOND THE FRONT ENTRANCE. “WE HAVE HAD SOME FAMILY MEMBERS OF SOME OF THE VICTIMS TO COME IN SO WE’RE JUST TRYING TO MAKE SURE THE DEPUTIES AND INVESTIGATORS ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING STAYS CALM SO THAT THE INVESTIGATORS CAN DO WHAT THEY NEED TO AND TRY TO CLEAR THE SCENE AS EARLY AS THEY CAN.” AS NEW DETAILS BECOME AVAILABLE… WE’LL BE DOT COM. THIS MORNING .. TWO PEOPLE ARE IN CUSTODY AFTER A HIGH SPEED CHASE IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY. THE INCIDENT BEGAN FRIDAY NIGHT WHEN OFFICERS ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER A CAR ON HIGHWAY 21 IN RINCON. THE SUSPECTS FLED THE SCENE. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER .. OFFICERS SPOTTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN… LEADING TO A CHASE. RINCON POLICE WERE ABLE TO PERFORM A PIT MANEUVER ENDING THE PURSUIT. KEEFER CLEMMONS AND DENNIS RUTH WERE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. THEY’RE FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES. THIS MORNING .. THE STATESBORO MALL IS EXPECTED TO REOPEN AFTER IT WAS SHUT DOWN YESTEEDAY DUE TO A GREASE FIRE IN ONE OF ITS RESTAURANTS. FIRE CREWS RESPONDED AROUND THREE-30 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. OFFICIALS SAY THE FIRE WAS QUICKLY CONTAINED AND NO ONE WAS HURT. THIS MORNING .. THREE ADULTS AND ONE INFANT ARE WITHOUT A HOME AFTER A FIRE BROKE OUT AT A MOBILE HOME IN BEAUFORT COUNTY. ACCORDING TO BURTON FIRE … IT HAPPENED SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LAKEVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK OFF JOE FRAZIER ROAD IN BURTON. FIRE CREWS SAY THEY SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE STOVE. BURTON FIRE OFFICIALS SAY THE HOME HAD SMOKE ALARMS BUT THEY WERE OLD AND DID NOT OPERATE. NO ONE WAS INSIDE THE HOME AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. RIGHT NOW .. YOU CAN SHARE THE CHANGES YOU’D LIKE TO SEE IN THE CITY OF SAVANNAH. IT’S ALL PART OF THE CITY’S G-P-S STRATEGIC PLAN. WJCL 22 NEWS’ SAVANNAH YOUNGER IS JOINING US LIVE FROM WINDSOR FOREST COMMUNITY CENTER… WHICH IS WHERE ONE OF THE SEVERAL PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK.. TO DISCUSS THE PLAN. AND SAVANNAH… WHY IS THE CITY CREATING THIS INITIATIVE? THE CITY SAYS IT WANTS TO FOCUS ON SIX KEY GOALS TO MAKE SURE SAVANNAH RESIDENTS.. BUSINESS… AND NEIGHBORHOODS ARE SAFE AND ECONOMICALLY THRIVING. THE G-P-S STRATEGIC PLAN WILL ALLOW RESIDENTS TO TAKE A SURVEY AND ATTEND IN PERSON MEETINGS… TO DISCUSS THE NEED FOR INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY… INVEST IN EQUITABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT… EXPAND ECONOMIC ACCESS.. AND MORE. I SPOKE WITH A FREQUENT SAVANNAH VISITOR WHO SAYS THIS PLAN IS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS. “I THINK IT’S AWESOME THAT THE LEADERS HERE ARE REALLY TAKING THE TIME TO DO THAT, ESPECIALLY, YOU KNOW, BECAUSE SAVANNAH IS A CITY THAT SO MANY PEOPLE COME IN FROM OUT OF TOWN. SO IT’S REALLY NICE TO JUST LET THE LOCALS KNOW THAT THEY ARE BEING HEARD AND THEIR GOVERNMENT IS LISTENING TO THEM AND TRYING TO MAKE THAT PROPER CHANGE.” THE CITY WILL HOST SIX IN-PERSON MEETINGS.. STARTING TODAY THROUGH NEXT MONDAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM. TODAY’S MEETING WILL START AT SIX… AT THE WINDSOR FOREST COMMUNITY CENTER. BUT IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT OUT TO THOSE MEETINGS… THERE IS ALSO AN ONLINE SURVEY YOU CAN THIS SURVEY IS NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL SURVEY WITH MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS… YOU’LL NEED TO SUBMIT VOICE RECORDINGS AS WELL. I’LL HAVE MORE DETAILS AND THE LINK AS WELL TO THE SURVEY ON OUR WEBSITE WJCL-DOT-COM. BACK TO YOU. THANK YOU, SAVANNAH. THE FEMA DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING FOR GEORGIA RESIDENTS. THIS FRIDAY .. FEBRUARY SEVENTH .. WILL BE THE LAST DAY FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE TO APPLY. FEMA OFFICIALS SAY GRANTS CAN COVER VERY BASIC REPAIRS IN ORDER TO MAKE A HOME LIVABLE OR A BUSINESS VIABLE. A LOW-INTEREST DISASTER LOAN … CAN HELP PAY FOR THE THINGS *NOT COVERED BY THAT GRANT … OR YOUR INSURANCE. FEMA GRANTS DO *NOT HAVE TO BE PAID BACK. “BUT I MISS MY BURROW. I MISS MY COOP. SO I’M HEADED BACK DOWN. THERE’S A SHADOW UP HERE. GET READY FOR SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER THIS YEAR.” – *CHEERS* YOU JUST HEARD IT THERE FOLKS .. PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL SAYS THERE WILL BE SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER. HE MADE HIS PREDICTION YESTERDAY DURING GROUNDHOG DAY. AND FOR THOSE OF YOU KEEPING TRACK… PHIL AND HIS OFFSPRINGS HAVE SEEN THEIR SHADOW ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN TIMES .. WITH NO SHADOW 21 TIMES. HERE IN GEORGIA … GENERAL BEAUREGARD LEE IS MADE THE SAME PREDICTION. HE SAW HIS SHADOW YESTERDAY MORNING .. INDICATING THERE WILL BE A LONGER WINTE

    Breaking: Lockdown issued at Hunter Army Airfield

    “Lock down your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.”

    Above video: Your Monday headlinesA lockdown order has been issued at Hunter Army Airfield. While details are scarce, the following statement was issued shortly after 2 p.m. on the base’s Facebook page:”The Commander has issued a lock down order for Hunter Army Airfield. Lock down your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Keep telephone lines open for information updates and monitor social media outlets for additional information. Report accountability to your leadership. An all clear message will be distributed when the emergency is over.”This is a developing story. Check back for updates.TRENDING STORIESSavannah Bananas offer free tickets after lottery mishap’We completely messed up’: Savannah Bananas team president issues apology after ticket lottery snafu1 dead after fatal bar shooting in Ridgeland

    SAVANNAH, Ga. —

    Above video: Your Monday headlines

    A lockdown order has been issued at Hunter Army Airfield. While details are scarce, the following statement was issued shortly after 2 p.m. on the base’s Facebook page:

    “The Commander has issued a lock down order for Hunter Army Airfield. Lock down your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Keep telephone lines open for information updates and monitor social media outlets for additional information. Report accountability to your leadership. An all clear message will be distributed when the emergency is over.”

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

    TRENDING STORIES



    Lockdown Issued at Hunter Army Airfield

    Attention all personnel and residents of Hunter Army Airfield, a lockdown has been issued due to a potential security threat. Please remain inside your buildings and avoid any unnecessary movement until further notice. Security forces are actively investigating the situation and working to ensure the safety of everyone on base.

    We understand that this may be alarming, but we urge you to remain calm and follow all instructions given by security personnel. Your safety is our top priority, and we are taking all necessary precautions to address this situation.

    Please stay tuned to official channels for updates and information as the situation develops. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time of heightened security. Stay safe.

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  • The West is seeing Kim Jong Un’s army in action. The North Korean soldiers are brutal zealots undeterred in the face of death.


    • North Korean troops deployed to Russia have proven capable and fierce.

    • Russia is using them in high-cost “human wave” assaults.

    • The conflict is an opportunity for North Korea to learn modern warfare tactics and adapt.

    North Korea’s soldiers are relentless, almost fanatical, in the face of death. They’re determined and capable in battle, even in an unfamiliar fight, and their tactics are outdated but brutal.

    That is what the West has been learning watching Kim Jong Un’s army in action after Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the North Korean leader to supply fighters for his war on Ukraine.

    Pyongyang deployed 11,000 men to Kursk in November disguised as Russian soldiers and carrying fake IDs. These troops are largely special operations forces, meaning they are more ardent in their beliefs and better trained than other units.

    Russia has been pushing the North Koreans headlong into bloody assaults. The costs are high, but Kim’s army is learning an important lesson in return: how to fight a modern war.

    North Korea sent some of its best soldiers

    An aerial view of North Korean soldiers in impeccably neat formations during a parade, with the flag of North Korea flying above them.

    North Korea’s forces fighting in Russia have been training with Moscow on different elements of the war, including how to counter drones.Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File

    This war is North Korea’s largest military deployment to a foreign conflict in its almost 80-year history. To determine what the West is learning from this moment, Business Insider spoke to experts who have been closely following North Korea’s performance, examined publicly released intelligence, and reviewed Ukrainians’ observations.

    Ukrainian and South Korean intelligence services have said that many of the troops that deployed to Russia are some of Pyongyang’s best, drawn from the 11th Corps, also known as the Storm Corps. The unit is trained in infiltration, infrastructure sabotage, and assassinations.

    Ukraine’s top general, Oleksandr Syrsky, has said the North Korean troops are “highly motivated, well-trained,” and “brave.” And the Pentagon said this month that “these are relatively well-disciplined, competent forces” that are by all accounts “capable.”

    Some Ukrainian soldiers have relayed their experiences to Western media, describing the troops as fast and nimble, good shots, and seemingly fearless as they rush into battle despite heavy losses. North Korean soldiers have also been found carrying diaries with written dedications to Kim and their country.

    “They, as individuals, are more skilled as soldiers, more disciplined as soldiers, more willing to fight as soldiers than some sources had presumed when they were first being sent there,” said Joseph Bermudez, an expert on North Korea’s armed forces at the Center for International and Strategic Studies.

    Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery from a barren forest setting into a grey sky.

    Ukraine has said the North Korean troops are proving to be capable and fierce foes.Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images

    North Korea has a culture driven by a martial philosophy that celebrates hard military power, and it maintains one of the world’s largest standing armies with around 1.2 million soldiers.

    The country’s direct entry into the war has complicated the situation for the Ukrainians, particularly in Russia’s Kursk where Ukraine is struggling to hold captured ground. Ukraine has lost roughly half of the territory it once held inside Russia, and the relentless human wave attacks and brutal assaults have worn down Ukraine’s already strained defenses, depriving Kyiv’s forces of time to rest and brace for further attacks.

    The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said last month that North Korea may be planning to deploy additional forces and military equipment to Russia.

    Pyongyang has denied sending troops to Russia, and Kyiv has said Russian and North Korean forces attempt to remove dead North Korean soldiers from the battlefield or even burn the faces of dead North Koreans to make them difficult to identify.

    Russia is sending North Korean soldiers into bloody assaults

    Lines of North Korean soldiers walk on a wet, grey floor in front of two large statues with a grey, misty sky in the background.

    Western assessments have said Russia is wasting both its own soldiers and North Korean troops in massive, devastating assaults.KIM WON JIN/AFP via Getty Images

    Russia has been sending the North Korean forces into very high-casualty front-line assaults. Biden’s White House said late last month that “it is clear that Russian and North Korean military leaders are treating these troops as expendable and ordering them on hopeless assaults against Ukrainian defenses.”

    A White House spokesperson previously described the North Koreans as “highly indoctrinated, pushing attacks even when it is clear that those attacks are futile.”

    The Trump administration did not respond to a request for comment on its assessment of North Korean forces fighting in Russia.

    Ukraine’s Special Operation Forces said Friday the North Koreans fighting for Russia had not been seen in the Kursk area for around three weeks and had likely been withdrawn due to the heavy combat losses. BI was unable to independently confirm these details.

    A captured North Korean soldier is seen on a television screen with people walking in front of it.

    North Korean forces in Ukraine have opted to kill themselves rather than be captured alive.Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

    On the front lines, Ukrainian soldiers have said that the North Koreans are a capable fighting force that is adept at neutralizing drones. The soldiers are ruthlessly tough and determined, relentlessly pushing forward in “human wave” assaults, using fellow soldiers as bait, and casting aside armor for faster infantry movements. And they refuse to surrender, often opting to kill themselves with a grenade or bullet rather than be captured.

    This is a defining element of the North Korean special operations training: soldiers are trained to follow orders aggressively, even if they suspect it will cost them their lives. If they disobey orders or fail without sacrifice, their families could suffer the consequences, Bermudez said.

    North Korea is learning lessons in modern warfare

    Lines of North Korean troops are seen wearing uniforms. Behind them is a North Korean flag.

    Despite the war having a high cost, North Korea is learning from its involvement.Kim Won-Jin / AFP

    North Korean forces have suffered heavy losses fighting for Russia, per Western intelligence. Despite training with Moscow on infantry tactics, flying drones, artillery, and trench-clearing operations, the troops are still new to this war.

    The soldiers “have been observed engaging in light infantry operations of a Second World War vintage — one man draws out enemy fire (in this case, drones) to locate a target, and others attempt to neutralize said target,” said Michael Madden, a Stimson Center Korea expert. They have not prepared for a mechanized battlefield like Ukraine’s, filled with armored vehicles and tanks.

    “They’ve been trained to fight a war on the Korean Peninsula,” Bermudez said, and while North Korea has watched various armed conflicts closely over the decades, its forces are now getting a real taste for it on a battlefield and in an environment they haven’t been prepping for.

    In the short term, that could have devastating consequences for the North Korean forces fighting for the Russians. The Institute for the Study of War think tank assesses that the entire 11,000-man contingent of North Korean forces could be killed or wounded in action by April if the current casualty rate continues. The latest estimates put losses around 4,000.

    North Korean flag flies in front of buildings and is seen between branches of trees.

    Time will tell how North Korea implements what it’s learned from the Ukraine war.Alexander NEMENOV / AFP

    North Korea may consider these sacrifices worth it — if not for the Russian cause, then for what it learns in return.

    “It is a dark version of the concept of ‘you learn by doing,’” Madden said, noting that it’s still early. “We will need further incidents and engagements to make more sound observations as to whether they are adjusting their tactics given the state of play in Russia and Ukraine.”

    But there is no doubt they’re learning, acquiring knowledge critical for future conflicts that will make North Korea a more challenging combat force in East Asia. They’re seeing the Ukrainian use of US- and Western-provided weapons systems, such as HIMARS and Abrams, for example, and how the Russians have adapted to them.

    “They’re bringing these lessons home in the hardest way possible: by bleeding for them,” Bermudez said.

    Read the original article on Business Insider



    Recently, the Western world has been given a chilling glimpse into the ruthless and unwavering determination of North Korean soldiers under the command of Kim Jong Un. As tensions escalate on the Korean peninsula, the world is witnessing the brutal zealotry of these soldiers who are seemingly undeterred in the face of death.

    Videos and images have surfaced showing North Korean soldiers engaging in military drills and exercises, displaying a level of discipline and fanaticism that is both awe-inspiring and terrifying. These soldiers, indoctrinated from a young age in the ways of the regime, exhibit a fervent loyalty to their leader and a willingness to sacrifice themselves in the name of their cause.

    The sight of these soldiers, marching in perfect formation and executing military maneuvers with precision, serves as a stark reminder of the threats posed by the regime in Pyongyang. While the West may have long underestimated the capabilities of North Korea’s military, these recent displays of strength have forced a reevaluation of the situation.

    As tensions continue to simmer in the region, the world must remain vigilant in the face of this formidable force. The North Korean soldiers, with their unwavering loyalty and brutal zealotry, are a force to be reckoned with – and one that cannot be underestimated.

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  • DC plane crash latest: Black box from army Black Hawk helicopter recovered from wreckage as victims named


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    The so-called “black box” from the Black Hawk helicopter, which collided with a passenger jet in Washington, D.C., has now been recovered, according to the National Transport Safety Board.

    Both boxes from the American Airlines aircraft were previously found, and all three devices will now be taken for analysis, NTSB spokesman Todd Inman said on Friday.

    Speaking about the helicopter’s black box, he said: “I can tell you from a visual inspection, we saw no exterior damage that would indicate that it was compromised at this time. So we have a high level of confidence that we will be able to have a full extraction.”

    As of Friday morning, 41 bodies had been recovered, officials said, including the three service members on the Black Hawk. All 67 people involved in the crash are presumed dead.

    Elsewhere, Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard who is transgender, was falsely identified as the captain flying the U.S. military helicopter.

    “I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C. and that is false. It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some sort of political agenda,” she said in a Facebook video with the caption: “proof of life.”

    Black Hawk helicopter was on a ‘continuity of government’ training flight

    The Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in Washington on Wednesday was on a training flight along a route core to a seldom-discussed military mission to evacuate senior officials to safety in the event of an attack on the U.S., officials say.

    The military mission, known as “continuity of government” and “continuity of operations,” is meant to preserve the ability of the U.S. government to operate.

    Most days, crews like the one killed on Wednesday transport VIPs around Washington, which is buzzing with helicopter traffic.

    But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed the Black Hawk crew’s ties to the mission during a White House press conference on Thursday, saying they “were on a routine, annual re-training of night flights on a standard corridor for a continuity of government mission.”

    Still, little of such missions is publicly discussed.

    The three soldiers killed in the collision were part of the 12th Aviation Battalion at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, whose responsibilities in a national crisis include evacuating Pentagon officials. Another 64 people were killed in the passenger plane.

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 14:02

    Is flying really safer than driving? What the stats show after devastating Washington D.C. plane crash

    Recovery efforts are ongoing for dozens of bodies in the Potomac River, where the remnants of the American Airlines flight and the US army Black Hawk helicopter lie after the January 29 disaster.

    Officials in the US have sought to reassure citizens that flying is safe. Transport secretary Sean Duffy insisted that passengers should be “assured” that flying is a safe mode of transport in a press conference on Thursday morning.

    Read the full article here:

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 13:01

    Who was flying the American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter before Washington DC crash?

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 12:11

    Who is Jo Ellis, the transgender pilot wrongly named in DC crash?

    Jo Ellis’s record of service in the Virginia National Guard appears to be nothing but honorable.

    She served in Iraq as a helicopter door gunner, then in Kuwait as part of the multi-national fight against the Islamic State. And in 2023, with the support of her commanders, she began medically transitioning to female.

    Read the full article here:

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 12:00

    Issue around shortage of tower controllers highlighted by crash

    The crash has shone a spotlight on concerns about air safety and a shortage of tower controllers at the heavily congested airport that serves the U.S. capital.

    The FAA is about 3,000 controllers behind staffing targets. The agency said in 2023 that it had 10,700 certified controllers, about the same as a year earlier.

    One controller rather than two was handling local plane and helicopter traffic on Wednesday at the airport, a situation deemed “not normal” but considered adequate for lower volumes of traffic, according to a person briefed on the matter. Duffy on Thursday vowed to reform the FAA.

    Airspace is crowded around the Washington area, home to three commercial airports, multiple military bases and some senior government officials who are ferried around by helicopter.

    Over a three-year period ending in 2019, there was an average of 80 helicopter flights per day within 30 miles (48 km) of Reagan National Airport, with the majority either military or law enforcement flights, according to a 2021 Government Accountability Office report.

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 11:00

    Philadelphia plane crash: What we know so far after Learjet crash goes down in huge explosion near mall

    The aircraft came down just after 6 p.m. local time near the Roosevelt Mall, damaging several homes and vehicles. Shocking footage showed a large mushroom-shaped fireball shooting into the sky.

    City law enforcement quickly declared the crash a “major incident” and urged residents to stay away from the area.

    Read the full article here:

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 10:10

    The National Transportation Safety Board have conducted interviews with air traffic controllers, member Todd Inman said, including the lone controller working inside Reagan’s tower at the time of the crash on Wednesday.

    Authorities have not identified a cause, and Inman said the board would not engage in speculation before completing its investigation.

    “The NTSB is an independent, bipartisan board – 58 years as the gold standard. Our job is to find the facts, but more importantly, our job is to make sure this tragedy doesn’t happen again, regardless of what anyone may be saying,” Inman said, adding that he had not spoken to President Donald Trump or anyone at the White House.

    The board have interviewed the lone air traffic controller who was in Reagan Tower
    The board have interviewed the lone air traffic controller who was in Reagan Tower (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 10:00

    Attorney killed in crash had been ‘super excited’ for her birthday drinks

    Elizabeth Anne Keys, an attorney, had traveled to Wichita on a business trip and was worried she might not be able to celebrate her 33rd birthday back in Washington with her longtime partner, David Seidman.

    But her work meeting wrapped up with time to spare, allowing her to catch the flight on her birthday and make plans for the couple to get drinks late that night, Seidman said.

    Keys, a native of Cincinnati, and Seidman, from New York, met as law students at Washington’s Georgetown University. The capital became their city, and Keys was endlessly energetic as they explored it together.

    She played the saxophone, oboe and bassoon in high school and was on the sailing team in college. She loved taking ski trips out West, hiking in Hawaii and entertaining friends around the fire pit at her home, her family said.

    Seidman said he had never skied until she encouraged him to give it a shot. She wanted to try golf next, and they were planning to take lessons.”It was like that for everything,” he said. “She was nonstop all the time.”

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 09:00

    The moments Grace Maxwell shared with her grandfather over the years were “his greatest joy.” And a trip home to Wichita, Kansas, allowed the 20-year-old to be by his side one final time.

    Maxwell, a mechanical engineering major, was returning to college just a day after her grandfather’s funeral when she and 66 others were killed in Wednesday’s collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C.

    As Maxwell’s classmates filled the pews of Cedarville University’s chapel Friday, they joined others mourning the singular lives lost and grasping to make sense of the random circumstances that put friends and loved ones in harm’s way Wednesday night.

    Grace Maxwell was among 67 victims who died in the plane crash
    Grace Maxwell was among 67 victims who died in the plane crash (Facebook/AP)

    “Can you imagine losing a parent and seven days later losing a child?” Cedarville’s president, Thomas White, said to those assembled at the university in southwestern Ohio.

    Maxwell was known on campus for her devotion to helping others, working this semester on making a hand-stabilizing device to help a disabled boy feed himself and chipping in at the student radio station, the school said.

    “We don’t know why a young, bright, shining star was taken from us way too soon,” White said.

    Holly Evans1 February 2025 08:00

    Mechanical failure or human error? What might’ve caused the D.C. plane crash that killed 67 people

    The fatal midair collision on Wednesday evening between an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet moments away from landing at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport was a shocking and extremely rare occurrence, according to experts who believe human error is the likeliest explanation behind the tragedy that claimed dozens of lives.

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    Mike Bedigan1 February 2025 07:00



    In the wake of the tragic DC plane crash, authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation. The black box from the army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the small plane has been recovered from the wreckage.

    This crucial piece of evidence is expected to provide valuable insights into the moments leading up to the fatal crash. Investigators are hopeful that the data stored in the black box will shed light on what went wrong and help prevent similar accidents in the future.

    Meanwhile, the victims of the crash have been identified. The names of those who lost their lives in this devastating incident have been released, sending shockwaves through the community.

    As the investigation continues, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. We hope that the recovery of the black box will bring some much-needed answers and closure to those affected by this tragedy. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Army Withholds Identity of Helicopter Pilot Killed in Crash


    The Army on Friday released the names of two male aviators who were killed when their Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines regional jet on Wednesday night. But in an extraordinary step, the Army did not identify the third crew member, a female pilot, citing her family’s request for privacy.

    The names of service members killed during a peacetime accident or in combat zones are typically made public about 24 hours after their relatives have been notified.

    “At the request of the family, the name of the third soldier will not be released at this time. That pilot is also DUSTWUN,” the Army said in a statement in a reference to “duty status-whereabouts unknown,” a temporary designation until her remains are recovered from the river where the aircraft went down.

    It is unclear what specifically motivated the aviator’s family to make the request. But it comes as President Trump, before the completion of the investigation, has blamed the Black Hawk helicopter crew for the midair disaster that killed 67 people.

    In a social media post on Friday morning, Mr. Trump wrote: “The Blackhawk helicopter was flying too high, by a lot. It was far above the 200 foot limit. That’s not really too complicated to understand, is it???”

    Four people briefed on the matter told The New York Times on Thursday that the Army helicopter appeared to have been flying too high and outside its approved path when it collided with the passenger jet. The air traffic control tower had given the helicopter pilot permission to fly no higher than 200 feet, said the people, who were not authorized to speak about the matter publicly.

    Responding to Mr. Trump’s comment, an Army official on Friday urged caution and patience until the investigation was sorted out.

    The issue of the female aviator’s identity is particularly sensitive as Mr. Trump has also blamed diversity, without evidence, for the crash. In addition, Pete Hegseth, the newly confirmed defense secretary, has said that the military has diminished its standards by welcoming women and racial minorities into its ranks. He has echoed Mr. Trump’s comments on rooting out diversity programs in the government.

    More than 10,000 women currently fill combat roles in the armed forces, from artillery and infantry positions to combat engineers and a few Green Berets and Army Rangers.

    The omission of the female pilot’s identity — Mr. Hegseth has identified only her rank of captain — overshadowed an Army statement identifying the men who were killed.

    The Army identified the two male aviators as Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Md.; the helicopter’s co-pilot; and Staff Sgt. Ryan O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Ga., the Black Hawk crew chief.

    Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Md., was killed in the crash.Credit…U.S. Army, via Associated Press

    Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi posted a condolence message on X about Warrant Officer Eaves, who is originally from the state, saying he and his wife were “praying for the victims’ families and first responders who are assisting.”

    Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, posted a similar message on X about Sergeant O’Hara.

    Staff Sgt. Ryan O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Ga., the Black Hawk crew chief, was killed in the crash.Credit…U.S. Army, via Associated Press

    Mr. Hegseth said on Thursday that the Black Hawk helicopter was “doing a required annual night evaluation” flight and was being flown by “a fairly experienced crew.” Army officials said on Friday that the female pilot was undergoing her annual evaluation flight with Warrant Officer Eaves serving as her evaluator.

    The UH-60 Black Hawk was flying a solo mission from Fort Belvoir, Va., and Mr. Hegseth said its unit, the 12th Aviation Battalion, would undergo “a 48-hour operational pause on contingency mission” to review the accident. The secretary said a senior-level Army aviation investigative team had arrived in Washington to help determine how the accident happened.

    “We anticipate that the investigation will quickly be able to determine whether the aircraft was in the corridor and at the right altitude at the time of the incident,” Mr. Hegseth said in a recorded video statement from his desk at the Pentagon.

    The Army has said that the helicopter crew members were among its best. “Our deepest condolences go out to all the families and friends impacted during this tragedy, and we will support them through this difficult time,” said Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp, the Army’s top general in the D.C. regional district. “Our top priority is to assist in the recovery efforts,” while working with federal agencies in the investigation of the collision.

    Warrant Officer Eaves, the Army said, served in the Navy for 10 years until September 2017, before moving on to become a Black Hawk UH-60 pilot for the Army.

    Sergeant O’Hara has served as a Black Hawk UH-60 helicopter repairer in the Army since July 2014.



    The recent tragic crash of an Army helicopter has left many people wondering about the identity of the pilot who lost their life in the accident. The Army has chosen to withhold the identity of the pilot at this time, citing privacy concerns and a desire to inform the pilot’s family before releasing any information to the public.

    While it is understandable that the Army wants to respect the privacy of the pilot and their family during this difficult time, many are eager to know more about the individual who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. The pilot’s bravery and dedication to their duty should be honored and remembered, and many are eager to pay their respects to this fallen hero.

    As we wait for more information to be released, let us keep the pilot and their family in our thoughts and prayers. Their service and sacrifice will not be forgotten, and their memory will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved them.

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  • Army withholds name of Black Hawk helicopter crew in D.C. crash, 2 others identified : NPR


    The U.S. Army has identified two of the three service members who were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed into an American Airlines flight over the Potomac River. They were identified as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Md., pictured left, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Ga.

    The U.S. Army has identified two of the three service members who were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed into an American Airlines flight over the Potomac River. They were identified as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Md., pictured left, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Ga.

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    The Army has identified two of the three soldiers killed in Wednesday’s crash outside a busy Washington, D.C. airport. The three-person crew was on board a Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines passenger jet carrying 64 people.

    The soldiers identified are Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Ga. and Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Md.

    The third crew member on the helicopter was a female pilot with 500 hours of flying experience, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly about the investigation. The Army is withholding the pilot’s name at the request of her family.

    The withholding of a name in instances like this is a highly unusual move. The identity of the third crew member has already drawn intense scrutiny online.

    Misinformation on social media falsely claims she was a transgender pilot from the Virginia National Guard named Jo Ellis. Ellis has posted a “proof of life” video on Facebook, denouncing the rumors and offering condolences to those killed in the crash.

    Illinois Democrat Sen. Tammy Duckworth, herself a decorated former Black Hawk pilot, told NPR she understood why the family declined to make their loved-one’s name public.

    “ We should be respecting the family’s wishes at a time when they have suffered an unbelievable loss,” Duckworth said. “I think it is a perfectly legitimate request the family would make. And I’m glad that the Army is honoring that request.”

    Duckworth condemned the online speculation about the third member of the crew and especially President Trump’s musings that the Army crew was to blame or was affected by diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring.

    “Every one of those troops that was in that aircraft earned their place there, and they are the most highly trained military aviators in the world,” Duckworth said. “And I am just sick to my stomach that we would have a president who would say such things about the heroic men and women who serve every single day.”

    Despite President Trump saying the pilots of the Army helicopter bore responsibility for the crash, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the crew was “fairly experienced” and carrying out a “required annual night evaluation, they did have night vision goggles.”

    Questions about the helicopter’s path and mission

    Recovery teams search the wreckage after the crash of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

    Recovery teams search the wreckage after the crash of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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    There remain, however, many unanswered questions about the flight pattern of the Black Hawk helicopter and the exact nature of the training exercise it was on at the time of the crash.

    “Initial indications suggest this may have been a checkride, or periodic evaluation by an experienced instructor pilot of a less experienced pilot,” said Brad Bowman, a military analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former Black Hawk pilot.

    “A checkride, as opposed to a normal training flight, creates some unique dynamics in the cockpit. In a checkride, the less experienced pilot can be nervous and eager to not make mistakes, while the instructor pilot is watching to see how the other pilot responds to different developments,” Bowman explained. “Sometimes an instructor pilot will test the less experienced aviator to see how they respond, but such a technique would have been unusual and inadvisable in that location given the reduced margin for error.”

    Defense officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly, told NPR that the instructor pilot, now believed to be Chief Warrant Officer Eaves, had 1,000 hours of flight time, which is considered experienced. The co-pilot, whose name is being withheld, had 500 hours, which is considered normal.

    Officials also tell NPR that the Black Hawk was supposed to be flying at a maximum of 200 feet, though sources say it was flying at least 100 feet higher. All requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the investigation.

    On Thursday the National Transportation Safety Board says it recovered what are commonly called “black boxes” from the plane — the cockpit voice and flight data recorders. Federal safety investigators believe the Black Hawk helicopter also had its own recording devices, which they hope will help provide more clues on the cause of the crash.



    The recent crash of a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington D.C. has left many questions unanswered, including the names of the crew members involved. The Army has chosen to withhold the identities of the individuals involved in the crash, citing privacy reasons.

    However, two other individuals who were on board the helicopter have been identified. The Army has confirmed that both individuals are safe and in stable condition.

    The crash has raised concerns about the safety of military aircraft and the training of helicopter pilots. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and the Army is working to determine what went wrong.

    As we await more information about the crash and the crew members involved, our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.

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  • #10 Rifle Hosts #14 Army in Annual Star Match


    ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The No. 10 Navy rifle team (10-5, 3-2 GARC) is slated to return to action this Saturday at the Bancroft Hall Rifle Range at 9:00 a.m. against No. 14 Army (4-8, 0-4 GARC) in the annual Star Match. The competition is part of the Army-Navy Star Series, presented by USAA.
     
    Live results of the match will be available via NavySports.com.
     
    Accessing the USNA
    The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is closed to all vehicles without a Department of Defense-approved identification card. All other visitors are encouraged to park downtown and walk through the security gates at Gate 1. When walking on, those ages 18 and over must present a photo identification card (driver’s license) to gain access and those ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
     
    Star Match Scoring Format
    Scoring for the Star Match will feature eight starters for each team in smallbore and air rifle with the top-five scores counting toward each team’s final score. The NCAA scoring model of starting five shooters in each event with the top-four scores counting will still be used for NCAA Championship qualification purposes.
     
    All-Time Series
    In a series that dates back to the 1939 season, Army holds a 47-36 edge over Navy in the 83 meetings between the two service academies. However, the Midshipmen have won five of the last six matches against the Black Knights, including three straight Star wins, along with having a 5-2 record against Army under the direction of head coach Mike Anti.
     
    2024-25 Star Series Breakdown
    In the overall 2024-25 Army-Navy Star Series, presented by USAA, Army has a 9-3 advantage over Navy. The Midshipmen have claimed the Star in men’s rugby, men’s cross country, and football. Saturday’s rifle match is one of four Star competitions on the day, joining men’s and women’s indoor track and field and gymnastics. Rifle is the only Star competition taking place in Annapolis.
     
    Navy Sports Magazine
    Senior team captain Stephanie Milvain chatted with Tim Nolan on the Navy Sports Magazine to talk about the Army-Navy Star Match. (Video)
     
    President’s Trophy Match
    Army and Navy met earlier this season at the annual President’s Trophy Match in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Nov. 2. With an identical scoring structure as the Army-Navy Star Match, the Midshipmen finished second in the event with an overall score of 5860 points. The Black Knights finished third in the field of four teams, posting a score of 5823 points.
     
    National Standings
    Navy enters the weekend 10th in the standings with an NCAA qualifying score of 4717.67, while Army is four spots back in 14th with a tally of 4695.67. Heading into the weekend, Murray State holds the eighth and final spot that is needed to qualify for the NCAA Championship with a 4725 average score, setting the mark to beat in order to get into the coveted top 8.
     
    Scouting the Midshipmen
    Two weekends ago, Navy opened the spring portion of its season at top-ranked West Virginia. The Mountaineers recorded a 4754-4720 victory, but the 4720 points for the Mids marked a season-high and was the fourth-best performance in program history.
     
    Sophomore Isabella Baldwin leads the team in air rifle and aggregate scoring, while ranking second on the squad in smallbore. She boasts a 596.4 average in air rifle, while notching an 1182.8 in aggregate. Baldwin has an average of 586.4 in smallbore.
     
    Senior Marleigh Duncan is atop the Navy standings in smallbore, while ranking second on the team in air rifle and aggregate. She has a team-best average score of 586.5 in smallbore, while notching a 591.4 in air rifle. Duncan’s aggregate average is 1177.9.
     
    Junior Parker Haydin is third on the team in air rifle and combined, while coming in fourth in smallbore. Haydin averages 581.6 in smallbore and 591.3 in air rifle for an aggregate tally of 1172.9.
     
    Senior team captain Stephanie Milvain follows Haydin in both air rifle and aggregate, while finishing third behind Duncan in smallbore. Milvain has an average performance of 582.8 in smallbore with a 588.0 in air rifle. She has an aggregate score of 1170.0 just past the midway point of the 2024-25 season.
     
    Sophomore Ryan Wee and senior Joshua Potts round out Navy’s top five in each shooting category. Wee is fifth in smallbore (579.8) and aggregate (1164.1) with Potts posting a 586.9 for fifth in air rifle. Potts is just behind Wee in smallbore (573.4) and aggregate (1160.3), while Wee has an air rifle tally of 584.7.
     
    Juniors Catherine Dely, Grace Shepard, and Devin Uhrich, sophomores John Dely and Chelsie Glover, along with freshman Elizabeth Johnson close out the scoring for the Midshipmen. C.Dely has averages of 573.0 (smallbore), 584.6 (air rifle), and 1156.4 (aggregate) in six competitions. Shepard has competed in five matches with tallies of 564.2 (smallbore), 584.8 (air rifle), and 1149.0 (aggregate). Uhrich has notched averages of 568.4 in smallbore, 578.7 in air rifle, and 1146.4 in aggregate, while Johnson has median performances of 565.4 (smallbore), 581.0 (air rifle), and 1146.4 (aggregate). Glover saw her first action of the year at West Virginia, posting scores of 564 (smallbore), 573 (air rifle), and 1137 combined, while J.Dely has competed in four matches with totals of 540.3 (smallbore), 555.0 (air rifle), and 1092.8 (aggregate).
     
    Scouting the Opposition
    Army enters the match with a 4-8 overall record, including an 0-4 mark in the Great America Rifle Conference. Most recently, the Black Knights hosted Mount Aloysius, Nebraska, and UAB. Army registered 4672 points to defeat the Mounties (4566 points) and Blazers (4575). The Cornhuskers used a score of 4731 to topple the Black Knights.
     
    Junior Chris Jennings was Army’s top shooter, placing third in smallbore behind a season-high 588; was fifth in air rifle (590); and posted the fourth highest aggregate mark (1178). Five Black Knights broke into the top nine smallbore spots with Jennings and Briggs Moore (584) grabbing third and fifth, respectively, followed by Nicholas Bull (578), Barbara Forgues (576) and Brenna Green (575) claiming seven through nine. Green (587) was also sixth in air rifle (587), just one spot behind Jennings’ 590. Also placing among the leaders were Bull (9th / 585), Moore (11th / 585), Forgues (12th / 583) and Ashton Arlington (14th / 582).
     
    Up Next
    Following the Star Match with Army, Navy will travel to Charleston, S.C. for a pair of road matches against The Citadel on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16. Competition is slated for 9:00 a.m. both days.
     



    The #10 Rifle team is gearing up to face off against the #14 Army team in their annual Star Match showdown. The rivalry between these two teams runs deep, with each squad eager to claim bragging rights for the year.

    The Rifle team, led by their top shooters, has been putting in extra hours at the range to fine-tune their skills and ensure they are ready to take on their tough opponents. With their precision shooting and unyielding focus, they are determined to come out on top.

    On the other side, the Army team is known for their discipline and teamwork. They have been diligently practicing their marksmanship and tactical strategies in preparation for this highly anticipated match. With their military precision and sharpshooting abilities, they are confident they have what it takes to come out victorious.

    The stage is set for an intense and exciting showdown between these two elite teams. Fans can expect to see some incredible marksmanship and fierce competition as the #10 Rifle team takes on the #14 Army team in the annual Star Match. Stay tuned for updates on this must-see event! #RiflevsArmy #StarMatch #PrecisionShooting.

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  • Russian Army Retakes Border Village in Kursk Region


    Russia’s military said Monday that its forces regained control of Nikolayevo-Darino, a small village captured by Ukrainian troops during their cross-border offensive into the southwestern Kursk region last year.

    Moscow was caught off guard when Kyiv launched its incursion in early August but has steadily clawed back territory, halting Ukraine’s advance and rushing reinforcements to the area — including thousands of troops from its ally North Korea.

    “During offensive operations, units of the ‘North’ group of troops liberated the settlement of Nikolayevo-Darino,” Russia’s Defense Ministry said.

    Nikolayevo-Darino is a tiny village with a population of less than 150 people. It sits directly on the border.

    Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Kursk region since Ukraine launched its incursion, while many others are trapped in Kyiv-held territory. Ukraine says it is providing safe passage to Russians in territory it controls.

    A Ukrainian army source told AFP in November that Kyiv still controlled 800 square kilometers (300 square miles) of the Russian border region, down from previous claims it controlled almost 1,400 square kilometers.

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    The Russian Army has successfully retaken control of a border village in the Kursk Region, following a fierce battle with rebel forces. The village, which had been under rebel control for several months, is strategically located near the border with Ukraine.

    The operation to retake the village was carried out swiftly and efficiently by Russian forces, with air support from helicopters and fighter jets. The rebels, who had been using the village as a base to launch attacks on Russian military positions, were quickly overwhelmed and forced to retreat.

    The successful recapture of the village is a major victory for the Russian Army, and a significant blow to the rebel forces operating in the region. The operation demonstrates the strength and determination of the Russian military in safeguarding the country’s borders and maintaining stability in the region.

    The residents of the village are now being provided with humanitarian aid and support to help them rebuild their lives following the conflict. The Russian Army is committed to restoring peace and security in the region, and will continue to take decisive action against any threats to the country’s sovereignty.

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  • Bandai Spirits Ichibansho – Dragon Ball Z – Frieza (Frieza Army), Collectible Figure


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