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Assassination of High-Ranking GRU Officer Raises Alarm in Russian Military
On Wednesday, the Russian military faced a significant blow with the assassination of Nikita Klenkov, a 44-year-old deputy commander within the Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravlenie (GRU). The incident, occurring shortly after Klenkov’s return from the Ukrainian frontline, is being regarded as a meticulously planned attack.
Reports from Russian state news agency TASS indicate that Klenkov was fatally shot in the Moscow region, specifically in the village of Melenki. Eye-witness accounts reveal that the assassin awaited the arrival of Klenkov’s vehicle, firing at least three shots into the side window as he drove. The impact forced the car to continue moving until it ultimately crashed into a fence, resulting in Klenkov’s instantaneous death.
Local law enforcement agencies have launched a search for a grey Mitsubishi Outlander suspected to be connected to the assassination. As investigations progress under the jurisdiction of the Investigative Committee, the motive behind this high-profile killing remains elusive.
This assassination underscores a troubling trend, as Russian military leaders increasingly face targeted attacks, particularly by Ukrainian forces, who have executed significant strikes on Russian commanders in regions such as Crimea. As the investigation unfolds, Klenkov’s killing may serve as a stark indicator of the escalating tensions and complex dynamics at play in the ongoing conflict.
As of now, the Russian government has yet to provide an official confirmation regarding Klenkov’s identity, further amplifying the uncertainties surrounding this event. The loss of a senior figure in military intelligence like Klenkov is likely to have repercussions for the GRU and the broader Russian military strategy.
Niger has announced plans to nationalize the Somair uranium mine, currently operated by French nuclear firm Orano. This decision marks a further departure from France, Niger’s former colonial power, and a potential realignment with Russia. The military government, in power since a 2023 coup, accuses Orano of unfairly benefiting from the mine’s output since its launch in 1971. Orano, which holds a 63% stake in Somair, disputes the allegations and has threatened legal action, citing a “systematic policy of stripping mining assets.” This move follows Niger’s earlier removal of Orano’s operational control over key mines in the country. The nationalization reflects a broader trend in West Africa, with Mali and Burkina Faso also pursuing similar policies under military rule. The situation is further complicated by existing arbitration processes between Orano and Niger, including a recent lawsuit filed by Orano.
On Monday 16 June 2025, the Nigeria Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal) commenced a 3-day working visit to Denmark. The working visit which is at the instance of the Danish Navy aims to strengthen cooperation between both navies.
The visit saw the CNS take a short boat trip with the Admiral of the Danish Navy, Rear Admiral Søren Kjeldsen. In the company of the CNS was Ambassador T. A. Elias-Fatile, CDAai/Head of Mission, Embassy of Nigeria, in Sweden and the Nordic countries, the Navy Secretary, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu and Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to London, Brigadier General Manu.
Other engagements on the first day of the working visit was a meeting with the CEO of Blue Denmark and a discussion session with the Denmark Ministry of Defence’s Centre for Security and Operations.
Below are some pictures that was taken :
Atlanta-based rapper Silento, known for his viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. The sentencing follows his confession to fatally shooting his cousin, Frederick Rooks III, in January 2021.
DeKalb County Police discovered Rooks with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigations revealed that Silento and Rooks were last seen together in a white BMW SUV, which was later captured on security footage fleeing the scene after the shooting.
Prior to the incident, Silento’s PR manager, Chanel Hudson, stated that the rapper had been struggling with mental health issues for several years. In 2020, he was also charged with assault for allegedly attacking two people with a hatchet. Silento himself acknowledged his struggles with mental health in a 2019 interview, stating, “I have been fighting demons my whole life.”
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