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Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Gun & sword toting anime cosplayer tried to blow up military officer for Ukraine, Russia claims
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VLADIMIR Putin has accused Ukraine's secret service of recruiting a young anime-loving woman to blow up a senior Russian officer with a car bomb. Hatice Buyukcan, 24, now faces decades in a hellhole jail after she was arrested by Kremlin enforcers and charged with being an agent of Ukraine. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Hatice Buyukcan, 24, now faces decades in a hellhole jail after she was arrested by Kremlin enforcers and charged with being an agent of Ukraine Credit: East2West 6 The dual Russian and Ukrainian national was arrested by Putin's secret service Credit: East2West 6 Buyukcan 'admitted' to being recruited by Ukraine Credit: East2West She is under investigation for high treason and terrorism and could face more than 20 years behind bars in a dingy Russian prison cell. Moscow claims she was allegedly recruited by a Ukrainian agent named Alex on a trip to Kyiv in 2024. Buyukcan, who lives in the Black Sea peninsula, was trained up by the SBU and taught how to shoot a gun and make bombs, Russia's secret service claims. An FSB source alleges: "Perceiving the SBU officers as her new acquaintances, the girl spent her free time with them, driving around Kyiv in a car, not thinking about anything in particular. 'The woman agreed to cooperate with the Ukrainian special service and to communicate with her handlers, she chose the call sign Hachiko. 'The newly recruited agent received sabotage skills in orientation on the terrain, removal and laying of caches, shooting from small arms and throwing hand grenades. 'The next stage was preparation for the terrorist attack.' The FSB say they managed to intercept Buyukcan before she carried out an assassination a Russian military figure in Novofedorivka, close to a key Russian-controlled air base. They claim the woman was ordered to find his car and plant a bomb inside it by Ukraine. The Kremlin has shared footage of the interrogation where they claim to show Buyukcan admitting to getting recruited. Trump shipping long-range missiles to Ukraine will change face of war' after 'p****d' Don's patience with Putin runs out She can be heard saying, while under duress: "I changed from my dress into a sweatshirt and sweatpants, to visually look more like a boy, to stand out from my image. "I repent for what I did. If I had to live through this stage of my life again, I would not go down this path. "In fact, I wouldn't go anywhere, I would block [Ukrainian secret service agent] Alex and forget about the idea altogether." She was allegedly detained in a hotel in possession of "Western-made explosives". The prevented bombing was due to have taken place in May this year around the same time as Russia's Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square. The detained woman was found with both Russian and Ukrainian passports. A court in Sevastopol remanded Buyukcan in custody for two months pending further investigations. It follows a string of high profile attacks on Putin's top men in recent months. Ukraine claimed to have killed two Russian FSB agents suspected of assassinating the country's special operations chief last week. And back in April, a senior Russian war general was brutally killed in a huge car bombing in Moscow. Lieutenant-General Yaroslav Moskalik, 59, was taken out in a suspected assassination after a car laden with deadly explosives and shrapnel exploded next to him. The car was quickly engulfed in flames as thick black smoke billowed into the air. Moskalik, who had recently been promoted by Putin, was said to have been walking past at the exact moment of the explosion and was thrown "several metres" across the path. Russian authorities also confirmed the death of Colonel Sergei Ilyin, commander of Russia's notorious 155th Marine Brigade in a Ukrainian strike. Ilyin had died "during the special military operation" according to a post attributed to the Urmarsky district administration. "Special military operation" is the euphemism used by Kremlin authorities when referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 6 Russian media shows an image claiming to show Buyukcan being trained up by the SBU Credit: East2West 6 The Kremlin has shared footage of the interrogation where they claim to show Buyukcan admitting to getting recruited Credit: East2West
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Gun & sword toting anime cosplayer tried to blow up military officer for Ukraine, Russia claims
VLADIMIR Putin has accused Ukraine's secret service of recruiting a young anime-loving woman to blow up a senior Russian officer with a car bomb. Hatice Buyukcan, 24, now faces decades in a hellhole jail after she was arrested by Kremlin enforcers and charged with being an agent of Ukraine. Advertisement 6 Hatice Buyukcan, 24, now faces decades in a hellhole jail after she was arrested by Kremlin enforcers and charged with being an agent of Ukraine Credit: East2West 6 The dual Russian and Ukrainian national was arrested by Putin's secret service Credit: East2West 6 Buyukcan 'admitted' to being recruited by Ukraine Credit: East2West She is under investigation for high treason and terrorism and could face more than 20 years behind bars in a dingy Russian prison cell. Moscow claims she was allegedly recruited by a Ukrainian agent named Alex on a trip to Kyiv in 2024. Buyukcan, who lives in the Black Sea peninsula, was trained up by the SBU and taught how to shoot a gun and make bombs, Russia's secret service claims. An FSB source alleges: "Perceiving the SBU officers as her new acquaintances, the girl spent her free time with them, driving around Kyiv in a car, not thinking about anything in particular. Advertisement read more in Ukraine war 'The woman agreed to cooperate with the Ukrainian special service and to communicate with her handlers, she chose the call sign Hachiko. 'The newly recruited agent received sabotage skills in orientation on the terrain, removal and laying of caches, shooting from small arms and throwing hand grenades. 'The next stage was preparation for the terrorist attack.' The FSB say they managed to intercept Buyukcan before she carried out an assassination a Russian military figure in Novofedorivka, close to a key Russian-controlled air base. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun They claim the woman was ordered to find his car and plant a bomb inside it by Ukraine . The Kremlin has shared footage of the interrogation where they claim to show Buyukcan admitting to getting recruited. Trump shipping long-range missiles to Ukraine will change face of war' after 'p****d' Don's patience with Putin runs out She can be heard saying, while under duress: "I changed from my dress into a sweatshirt and sweatpants, to visually look more like a boy, to stand out from my image. "I repent for what I did. If I had to live through this stage of my life again, I would not go down this path. Advertisement "In fact, I wouldn't go anywhere, I would block [Ukrainian secret service agent] Alex and forget about the idea altogether." She was allegedly detained in a hotel in possession of "Western-made explosives". The prevented bombing was due to have taken place in May this year around the same time as Russia's Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square. The detained woman was found with both Russian and Ukrainian passports. Advertisement A court in Sevastopol remanded Buyukcan in custody for two months pending further investigations. It follows a string of high profile attacks on Putin's top men in recent months. Ukraine claimed to have And back in April, a senior Russian war general was brutally Advertisement Lieutenant-General Yaroslav Moskalik, 59, was taken out in a suspected assassination after a car laden with deadly explosives and shrapnel exploded next to him. The car was quickly engulfed in flames as thick black smoke billowed into the air. Moskalik, who had recently been promoted by Russian authorities also confirmed the Russia 's notorious 155th Marine Brigade in a Ukrainian strike. Advertisement Ilyin had died "during the special military operation" according to a post attributed to the Urmarsky district administration. "Special military operation" is the euphemism used by Kremlin authorities when referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 6 Russian media shows an image claiming to show Buyukcan being trained up by the SBU Credit: East2West 6 The Kremlin has shared footage of the interrogation where they claim to show Buyukcan admitting to getting recruited Credit: East2West Advertisement 6 Buyukcan was allegedly detained in a hotel in possession of 'Western-made explosives' Credit: East2West
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A NATO ally on Ukraine's border aims to increase its howitzer ammo production fivefold
Poland is looking to dramatically boost its artillery shell production, notably 155mm shells. Poland's biggest arms manufacturer, PGZ, is being given $633 million to increase its supply. This comes as the war in Ukraine drags on and tensions are high in the Middle East. Poland is planning to significantly boost its production of artillery shells, including 155mm ammo used by howitzers. Amid the intensifying threat from Russia, Polish state assets minister Jakub Jaworowski told the Financial Times that the Polish government is set to provide state defense manufacturing group PGZ with $663 million to ramp up production. He said the goal was to boost production of 155mm artillery shells, which have been heavily used in Ukraine, as well as 120mm shells fired by tanks. "Our goal in the short term is to significantly increase domestic production of this type of armament, as well as to become independent of foreign supplies and build a sustainable base for national autonomy," Jaworowski said. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has developed into a war of attrition, old-fashioned artillery munitions have played a key role, with both sides firing thousands of rounds a day. The 155mm shell, which is fired by the Western-made howitzers used by Ukraine, has been particularly important. However, the war has exposed shortfalls in Ukraine's Western allies' capacity to produce enough ammunition to supply Ukraine's war effort and also build up their own stockpiles. PGZ, one of Europe's largest arms manufacturers, aims to increase its production of large-calibre shells from about 30,000 a year to between 150,000 and 180,000 annually over the next six years, per the FT. Poland isn't the only European nation seeking to increase its production of 155mm shells. The UK's BAE Systems has said it is seeking a sixfold increase in its production this year. Ukraine has also partnered with German defense firm Rheinmetall to boost artillery production within its borders. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
A NATO ally on Ukraine's border aims to increase its howitzer ammo production fivefold
Poland is planning to significantly boost its production of artillery shells, including 155mm ammo used by howitzers. Amid the intensifying threat from Russia, Polish state assets minister Jakub Jaworowski told the Financial Times that the Polish government is set to provide state defense manufacturing group PGZ with $663 million to ramp up production. He said the goal was to boost production of 155mm artillery shells, which have been heavily used in Ukraine, as well as 120mm shells fired by tanks. "Our goal in the short term is to significantly increase domestic production of this type of armament, as well as to become independent of foreign supplies and build a sustainable base for national autonomy," Jaworowski said. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has developed into a war of attrition, old-fashioned artillery munitions have played a key role, with both sides firing thousands of rounds a day. The 155mm shell, which is fired by the Western-made howitzers used by Ukraine, has been particularly important. However, the war has exposed shortfalls in Ukraine's Western allies' capacity to produce enough ammunition to supply Ukraine's war effort and also build up their own stockpiles. PGZ, one of Europe's largest arms manufacturers, aims to increase its production of large-calibre shells from about 30,000 a year to between 150,000 and 180,000 annually over the next six years, per the FT. Poland isn't the only European nation seeking to increase its production of 155mm shells. The UK's BAE Systems has said it is seeking a sixfold increase in its production this year. Ukraine has also partnered with German defense firm Rheinmetall to boost artillery production within its borders.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Russia exploits medical exemptions to bypass sanctions, Lithuania says
Russia is exploiting automatic medical exemptions in EU sanctions regulations to import dual-use goods for its military, Lithuania's Deputy Foreign Minister Gabija Grigaite-Daugirde told Bloomberg on June 12. According to Grigaite-Daugirde, Lithuanian customs authorities blocked 28,854 goods in 2024 that were allegedly destined for Russia and Belarus "under the guise of medical exemption." Many of the flagged shipments contained parts for motor vehicles, refrigerators, copiers, and microelectronics — all of which can have military applications. "We have witnessed parts for motor vehicles, refrigerators, copying machines, and other types of microelectronics being exported directly to Russia, claiming that these are bound for medical use," she said. Under current EU rules, medical exemptions are automatically granted, leaving customs authorities to investigate the shipments retroactively. Lithuania has called for reforms allowing exporters to apply for exemptions before shipments are approved. "Leaving automatic exemptions from sanctions for medical goods is like closing a door but leaving a keyhole," Grigaite-Daugirde said. "Russia definitely finds a way to pass." As Moscow shifts to a wartime economy and seeks Western-made technology for its arms production, its efforts to circumvent sanctions have grown "desperate," she added. Lithuania, a key EU and NATO member bordering both Belarus and Russia's heavily militarized Kaliningrad exclave, has taken a hardline stance on enforcement and regularly pushes for tougher sanctions within the bloc. Read also: Why can't the West match Russia's ammunition production? We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
