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American Military News
01-07-2025
- Politics
- American Military News
Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Defense Plant In Izhevsk, Killing 3
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Ukrainian drone strike hit a facility overnight in Russia's industrial city of Izhevsk, more than 1,000 kilometers east of Moscow, killing three people and seriously injuring 35, according to Udmurtia's regional governor. Aleksandr Brechalov said on July 1 that the attack targeted an industrial facility in the regional capital, but he did not specify which one. He confirmed that the wounded are receiving medical care in a city hospital and that psychologists are working with victims and their families. Ukrainian sources claimed responsibility for the strike, stating that the Kupol Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant was the target. The plant is a key player in Russia's defense industry, known for producing the Tor surface-to-air missile system and the Garpia-A1 combat drone, making it a high-value military-industrial asset in the region. Social media channels and Telegram posts shared video footage purportedly capturing the moment of the drone's impact and a subsequent explosion. In response to the incident, Rosaviatsiya, Russia's federal aviation agency, announced the temporary closure of Izhevsk airport, as well as airports in Saratov, Kazan, Ulyanovsk, and Nizhnekamsk. Izhevsk is a significant hub for Russia's defense industry. It is home to enterprises such as the Kalashnikov Group weapons manufacturer and has been a critical node in Russia's military supply chain. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the attack in Izhevsk was part of a larger overnight Ukrainian drone offensive. The ministry claimed to have shot down 60 drones across several regions, including Ukraine's Russia-annexed Crimea as well as Rostov, Kursk, Saratov, Belgorod, Voronezh, Oryol, and territories around the Azov Sea and the Black Sea. The ministry said the drones had been intercepted and did not provide any damage evaluations. Residents in the Saratov region, located near Kazakhstan, reported hearing explosions during the night. Saratov Governor Roman Busargin acknowledged the drone threat in the area. The Saratov region is home to strategic infrastructure, including the Engels-2 air base, which hosts Russia's strategic bombers, the Tu-95MS and Tu-160. One of Russia's largest oil refineries, Taneco, is located in the nearby city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan. Also in Tatarstan, there is the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in the town of Yelabuga, where Shahed-type drones used by Russia in Ukraine are being assembled. These sites have been previously targeted in past drone assaults, indicating a persistent Ukrainian strategy aimed at degrading Russia's military-industrial capabilities deep inside its own territory.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Putin-appointed Crimea governor jailed for UK sanctions breach
LONDON (Reuters) - A Russian politician appointed by President Vladimir Putin as governor of Russia-annexed Crimea's largest city was jailed for 40 months on Friday after being found guilty of breaching British sanctions, the first such conviction in Britain. Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, 48, – who was appointed governor of Sevastopol in July 2016, two years after Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine – was found guilty earlier this week of six counts of circumventing sanctions and two counts of possessing or using criminal property. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a seventh charge of circumventing sanctions. After losing his job as the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade in Russia, Ovsiannikov applied to have his EU sanctions lifted and moved to London. He was accused of getting his wife Ekaterina Ovsiannikova, 47, to pay 76,000 pounds ($97,000) into his account, some of which was so that he could buy a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Prosecutors said Ovsiannikov then got his 47-year-old brother Alexei Owsjanikow to buy the car and insurance for it, before Owsjanikow later paid just over 41,000 pounds ($53,554) for his brother's children's private school fees. Owsjanikow was convicted of two counts of circumventing sanctions, in relation to the school fees, but was acquitted in relation to the car and insurance. Ovsiannikov's wife was cleared of all charges. Dmitrii Ovsiannikov was jailed for 40 months at London's Southwark Crown Court. His brother was given a 15-month prison term but suspended for 15 months. "Dmitrii Ovsiannikov and his family clearly knew that he was subject to these sanctions and deliberately took steps to circumvent the controls," said Graeme Biggar, Director General of Britain's National Crime Agency. "These convictions demonstrate not only that designated individuals are on our radar, but so are those who enable breaches of the regulations." When Ovsiannikov was charged last year, the National Crime Agency said he was the first person to be charged in Britain with breaching sanctions relating to Russia. ($1 = 0.7656 pounds)
Reuters
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Former Putin-appointed Crimea governor jailed for UK sanctions breach
LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - A Russian politician appointed by President Vladimir Putin as governor of Russia-annexed Crimea's largest city was jailed for 40 months on Friday after being found guilty of breaching British sanctions, the first such conviction in Britain. Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, 48, – who was appointed governor of Sevastopol in July 2016, two years after Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine – was found guilty earlier this week of six counts of circumventing sanctions and two counts of possessing or using criminal property. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a seventh charge of circumventing sanctions. After losing his job as the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade in Russia, Ovsiannikov applied to have his EU sanctions lifted and moved to London. He was accused of getting his wife Ekaterina Ovsiannikova, 47, to pay 76,000 pounds ($97,000) into his account, some of which was so that he could buy a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Prosecutors said Ovsiannikov then got his 47-year-old brother Alexei Owsjanikow to buy the car and insurance for it, before Owsjanikow later paid just over 41,000 pounds ($53,554) for his brother's children's private school fees. Owsjanikow was convicted of two counts of circumventing sanctions, in relation to the school fees, but was acquitted in relation to the car and insurance. Ovsiannikov's wife was cleared of all charges. Dmitrii Ovsiannikov was jailed for 40 months at London's Southwark Crown Court. His brother was given a 15-month prison term but suspended for 15 months. "Dmitrii Ovsiannikov and his family clearly knew that he was subject to these sanctions and deliberately took steps to circumvent the controls," said Graeme Biggar, Director General of Britain's National Crime Agency. "These convictions demonstrate not only that designated individuals are on our radar, but so are those who enable breaches of the regulations." When Ovsiannikov was charged last year, the National Crime Agency said he was the first person to be charged in Britain with breaching sanctions relating to Russia.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Putin-appointed governor in Crimea found guilty of breaching UK sanctions
LONDON (Reuters) - A Russian politician appointed by President Vladimir Putin as governor of Russia-annexed Crimea's largest city was on Wednesday found guilty of breaching British sanctions, after the first prosecution of its kind. Dmitrii Ovsiannikov – who was appointed governor of Sevastopol in July 2016, two years after Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine – was charged with trying to circumvent sanctions between February 2023 and January 2024. Ovsiannikov was found guilty of six counts of circumventing sanctions and two counts of possessing or using criminal property. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a seventh charge of circumventing sanctions. The 48-year-old, who had denied all the charges, will be sentenced at London's Southwark Crown Court on Friday. Ovsiannikov had been accused of getting his wife Ekaterina Ovsiannikova, 47, to pay 76,000 pounds ($97,000) into his account, some of which was so he could buy a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Prosecutors said Ovsiannikov then got his 47-year-old brother Alexei Owsjanikow to buy the car and insurance for it, before Owsjanikow later paid just over 41,000 pounds for his brother's children's private school fees. Owsjanikow and Ovsiannikova faced five and four counts of circumventing sanctions respectively, which they denied. The jury found Owsjanikow guilty of two counts of circumventing sanctions, in relation to the school fees, but he was acquitted in relation to the car and insurance. Ovsiannikova was cleared of all charges. When Ovsiannikov was charged last year, the National Crime Agency said he was the first person to be charged in Britain with breaching sanctions relating to Russia. ($1 = 0.7837 pounds)
Reuters
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Former Putin-appointed governor in Crimea found guilty of breaching UK sanctions
LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - A Russian politician appointed by President Vladimir Putin as governor of Russia-annexed Crimea's largest city was on Wednesday found guilty of breaching British sanctions, after the first prosecution of its kind. Dmitrii Ovsiannikov – who was appointed governor of Sevastopol in July 2016, two years after Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine – was charged with trying to circumvent sanctions between February 2023 and January 2024. Ovsiannikov was found guilty of six counts of circumventing sanctions and two counts of possessing or using criminal property. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a seventh charge of circumventing sanctions. The 48-year-old, who had denied all the charges, will be sentenced at London's Southwark Crown Court on Friday. Ovsiannikov had been accused of getting his wife Ekaterina Ovsiannikova, 47, to pay 76,000 pounds ($97,000) into his account, some of which was so he could buy a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Prosecutors said Ovsiannikov then got his 47-year-old brother Alexei Owsjanikow to buy the car and insurance for it, before Owsjanikow later paid just over 41,000 pounds for his brother's children's private school fees. Owsjanikow and Ovsiannikova faced five and four counts of circumventing sanctions respectively, which they denied. The jury found Owsjanikow guilty of two counts of circumventing sanctions, in relation to the school fees, but he was acquitted in relation to the car and insurance. Ovsiannikova was cleared of all charges. When Ovsiannikov was charged last year, the National Crime Agency said he was the first person to be charged in Britain with breaching sanctions relating to Russia. ($1 = 0.7837 pounds)
