Russian General Confirms Destruction of $9M Worth French Made Crotale Missile System | TN World

Russian forces have escalated their offensive by using an FPV drone to destroy a French-made Crotale missile system valued at nearly $9 million, underscoring the intensifying conflict in Eastern Europe. The destruction of the missile system, intended for intercepting Russian helicopters, was achieved with a relatively inexpensive drone valued at around $660. Major General Apty Alaudinov confirmed the attack and reported that Russian forces have also neutralized eight pieces of Ukrainian military hardware, including a tank and three armored combat vehicles. The Russian Defense Ministry has claimed significant Ukrainian casualties, with over 300 servicemen lost in the Kursk area in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of Ukrainian military losses to over 4,700. The Federal Security Service (FSB) has launched criminal cases against several journalists, including CNN reporter Nick Paton Walsh, for alleged illegal border crossings into the Kursk Region. Ukrainian forces also targeted a railroad ferry loaded with fuel in the Krasnodar Region, causing a class 3 fire and leading to the ferry’s sinking. Rescue operations are underway. Russian President Vladimir Putin has alerted the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about an attempted strike on the Kursk nuclear power plant. Additionally, local governors are managing emergency evacuations and security measures as the situation continues to develop. #russianews #ukrainewar #putin #fpvdrone #tnworld #timesnowworld #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnews #newsworld ​Subscribe now: Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.