The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the start of extensive naval exercises across the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the Baltic and Caspian Seas. Running until July 27, the drills involve over 150 ships, 120 aircraft, 10 missile systems, and 15,000 military personnel. Led by Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev, the exercises aim to assess readiness for complex missions, utilizing high-precision weapons, unmanned systems, and advanced military equipment. Despite being the world’s third-largest naval power, Russia’s fleet has faced significant losses in the Ukraine war.
Miguel Uribe, a 39-year-old Colombian senator and former presidential candidate, has died after being shot in a rally in Bogotá on July 7. The assassination attempt, carried out by a 15-year-old gunman, left Uribe critically injured with two gunshot wounds to the head and one to the leg. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, Uribe succumbed to complications. His wife, Mara Claudia Tarazona, confirmed his death and thanked him for being a loving father. The 15-year-old suspect, arrested at the scene, denies the charges, and an investigation is ongoing into possible accomplices.
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