The authorities identified the man as a young national guard soldier and said he opened fire on fellow soldiers “for undetermined reasons.” The site has been a focus of weapons proliferation concerns.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
How Putin Is Using Russia’s Military as a Tool for Foreign Policy
A significantly upgraded military has emerged as a key tool of Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy, as he flexes his might around the globe and, most ominously, on the Ukraine border.
Ukraine Soldier Kills 5 People at Military Factory
The gunman, a national guard soldier, opened fire “for undetermined reasons,” the police said, at an aerospace facility that has been a focus of weapons proliferation concerns.
U.S. and NATO Respond to Putin’s Demands as Ukraine Tensions Mount
The formal responses offered President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a choice: negotiate or risk facing punishing economic sanctions.
Kurdish-Led Forces End Syria Prison Siege, Defeating ISIS Fighters
The six-day battle put a spotlight on the humanitarian and security issues left unresolved after the Islamic State’s so-called caliphate was destroyed.
Palestinian American Held by Israel Died of Heart Attack, Autopsy Shows
The coroner’s report suggested that Omar Assad, 78, had a stress-induced heart attack as a result of injuries he sustained while in Israeli military custody.
U.S. to Bolster Europe’s Fuel Supply to Blunt Threat of Russian Cutoff
Many European officials suspect President Vladimir V. Putin instigated the crisis in the winter in part to leverage his threat to turn off Russian fuel sales to Europe.
Russia Steps Up Propaganda War Amid Ukraine Tensions
The disinformation campaign includes claims that NATO and Ukrainian forces are preparing to attack Russian speakers in Ukraine.
Where Is Germany in the Ukraine Standoff? Its Allies Wonder.
Germany’s allies have begun to question what price Berlin is prepared to pay to deter Russia, and even its reliability as an ally, as it wavers on tough measures.
How Ukraine’s Leaders Are Responding to Russian Threat
The ‘‘stay calm” posture has left analysts guessing about its leadership’s motivation, but some say that after eight years of war, the country simply calculates the risks differently.