Ukrainian intelligence carried out a sabotage operation in Crimea, under Russian control since 2014, which led to the destruction of a Podlet radar station valued at 5 million dollars.

No details have been disclosed about the covert operation, but Ukrainian intelligence confirmed that the radar was destroyed in a fire.

The agency shared a map showing the radar’s location in western Crimea.

Earlier this week, Ukraine had already targeted a refinery and a weapons depot in Russia’s Kaluga region.

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin has vowed to reduce Ukraine “to dust” by unleashing new ballistic missiles on the country.

The Russian president had previously hinted that his Oreshnik missiles would be launched again, especially after Ukrainian forces used American and British long-range missiles on Russian territory.

During a speech in Kazakhstan, where he is on a state visit, he also pledged to accelerate the production of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

(QG – RBC Ukraine / The Daily Mirror/ Picture: © Unsplash)

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The Investigation & Enforcement team of the National Drug has uncovered a trove of counterfeit medicines during a raid at Tyre Village, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. The operation led to the seizure of fake pharmaceuticals, including Amoxicillin 500mg, Ampiclox capsules 500mg, and packaging materials for Augmentin capsules 625mg. The facility has been placed on HOLD, and all illegal products have been evacuated.

A statement from the agency says these counterfeit medicines estimated at over N300 million pose severe health risks, including treatment failure, organ damage, and potential carcinogenic effects due to unknown compositions. The suspect has been invited for questioning, and further investigations are underway.

NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office to help combat the circulation of fake medicines.