Ukraine has struck targets deep inside Russia, including a military plant and oil refinery, using domestically-produced FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. President Zelensky also highlighted the expanding drone campaign, which has hit Russian military logistics and caused fires at refineries.
The Zojila Tunnel project in J&K, a 13-km high-altitude tunnel, has achieved a breakthrough, connecting both ends. Once operational in 2028, it will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, crucial for military supply chains and civilian access, reducing travel time from 90 minutes to 15 minutes.
South Korea and Japan are discussing a military supply agreement (ACSA) to simplify the exchange of supplies during emergencies. However, domestic opposition in South Korea, citing concerns over relations with China and Japan's wartime history, presents significant hurdles.
Ukraine's chief of staff stated ending the war by winter is realistic, while Kyiv faced heavy Russian attacks. France detained a Russian oil tanker, and dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone incident in Romania.
South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back revealed discussions with Japan over a potential Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), despite Seoul's caution due to historical and operational concerns. Ahn also addressed the U.S.-South Korea wartime Operational Control (OPCON) transfer, interpreting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's 'balanced approach' call as a positive assessment of Seoul's readiness.
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is not considering signing a bilateral mili...
India and Russia signed the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) in February 2025, enabling two-way access to airbases and ports for military exercises, training and humanitarian missions. The pact, ratified in December and effective since January, allows up to five warships, 10 aircraft and 3,000 troops to be simultaneously stationed in the partner country for five years, extendable to 10 years. It is expected to strengthen cooperation in servicing India's Russian-origin military equipment and could extend India's strategic reach to the Arctic region.
