| 单词 | ground forces |
| 例句 | Beneath them, the blackened ruins of Stalingrad were softened by a fresh fall of snow, and around them the Soviet air and ground forces were flattening the last German troops outside the city. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z The bomb line was a scarlet band of narrow satin ribbon that delineated the forwardmost position of the Allied ground forces in every sector of the Italian mainland. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Pursuit planes were traded for additional cargo ships or retained for emergency invoice duty and small-parcel service; trucks and tanks were procured from the ground forces and used for short-distance road hauling. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She and Katya were both granted the special status of okhotnik, or “free hunter”—a fighter pilot who could use her initiative to go searching for enemy aircraft or ground forces to attack. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z That way, too, on the plain, the enemy’s ground forces waited: machines glinting brightly, flags astir with color, regiments drawn up, waiting. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z In that same instant, the Sixer ground forces spotted Shoto, and sensing a much easier target, they began to redirect their fire at his avatar. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Daito turned and swept the beam over the Sixer ground forces around him, frying them like terrified ants under a magnifying glass. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Revolutionary Guard ground forces also staged war games in eastern Iran in an apparent display of resolve against U.S. forces just over the border in Afghanistan. Report: Iran begins uranium enrichment at new site as Guard threatens key strait closure 2012-01-08T12:44:00Z An Estonian tangerine farmer is caught in the crossfire between Georgian and Chechen ground forces in the disputed region of Abkhazia. Oscars 2015: Powerful foreign-language film nominees incite with insight 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z The search is particularly difficult in northern Gaza, including Gaza City, where Israeli ground forces are battling Hamas militants. Thousands of bodies lie buried in rubble in Gaza. Families dig to retrieve them, often by hand 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Today, he said, Israel recognizes it is fighting a more “asymmetric war,” one in which the IDF pursues victory not solely by unleashing its considerable air and ground forces. War with Hamas a major test for reimagined Israel Defense Forces 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Israeli ground forces entered at the end of October and had gradually tightened their circle around the Shifa complex. Israeli troops enter Gaza's Shifa hospital after gunbattle at gates 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Fighting gripped the area around the shattered eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, Ukraine's military said on Monday, with Moscow's forces intensifying air bombardments and trying to move forward with ground forces. Brazil's Lula welcomes citizens rescued from Gaza, condemns 'inhumane violence' 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Fighting gripped the area around the shattered eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, Ukraine's military said on Monday, with Moscow's forces intensifying air bombardments and trying to move forward with ground forces. Australia plans to boost AUKUS tech-sharing, restrict 'foreign' access 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Fighting gripped the area around the shattered eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, Ukraine's military said on Monday, with Moscow's forces intensifying air bombardments and trying to move forward with ground forces. Heavy machinery brought in to pull out Indian workers from collapsed tunnel 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Fighting gripped the area around the shattered eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, Ukraine's military said on Monday, with Moscow's forces intensifying air bombardments and trying to move forward with ground forces. Israeli drone strike in West Bank kills three Palestinians, two others shot dead -WAFA 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Fighting gripped the area around the shattered eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, Ukraine's military said on Monday, with Moscow's forces intensifying air bombardments and trying to move forward with ground forces. South Korea says 19 citizens held captive in Myanmar rescued 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Even so, tens of thousands of people remain in the north, where Israeli ground forces are battling Hamas. Battles force Palestinians out of hospitals in Gaza, leaving patients, babies and medics stranded 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Since Israeli ground forces entered Gaza in late October and quickly surrounded Gaza City, fighting has been concentrated in a tightening circle around Al Shifa, the enclave's biggest hospital. Israeli tanks at gates of main Gaza hospital where patients trapped in 'circle of death' 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Israeli ground forces entered Gaza in late October and have quickly encircled Gaza City, the main settlement in the north. Israeli tank at gate of main Gaza hospital; medics plead for fuel to save babies 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The Ukrainian ground forces’ spokesperson similarly reported that Russian troops had “switched from defense to active defense” near Bakhmut, “putting pressure” on Ukrainian troops south of the city. Russia ramps up attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Mohammad Matar, a civil engineer, and his family have remained in the city even as Israeli ground forces continue their relentless assault. Life in Gaza City: Privation, Rationing and Desperate Fear 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The military says its ground forces have successfully divided the Gaza Strip between north and south, and that its troops have surrounded Gaza City. Weeks into the war, how much closer is Israel to its goal? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z It has been heavily bombed and Israeli ground forces are now fighting Hamas there, following the group's attack on Israel on 7 October. How are people fleeing the fighting in northern Gaza? 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z He said people around him panicked when they heard the news late Tuesday that Israeli ground forces were fighting deep in the city. Live updates | More Palestinians fleeing combat zone in northern Gaza, UN says 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z He said residents panicked when they heard the news late Tuesday that Israeli ground forces were fighting deep inside the city. Growing numbers of Palestinians flee on foot as Israel says its troops are battling inside Gaza City 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Daniel Hagari told reporters that Israeli ground forces “are located right now in a ground operation in the depths of Gaza City and putting great pressure on Hamas.” Netanyahu hints at long-term security role in Gaza as fighting intensifies 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z As Israeli ground forces continued their advance along the northwestern Gaza coast, the IDF overnight confirmed the death of another senior Hamas official. Gaza City encircled by Israeli troops as IDF cuts the Hamas enclave in half 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Israel has bombarded Gaza continuously since then and sent in ground forces more than a week ago with the aim of destroying Hamas. Ahed Tamimi: Israeli forces arrest Palestinian activist in West Bank 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Daniel Hagari, said that Israeli ground forces “are located right now in a ground operation in the depths of Gaza City and putting great pressure on Hamas.” Live updates | More Palestinians fleeing combat zone in northern Gaza, UN says 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Israeli ground forces, backed by air and naval support, have encircled Gaza's largest city and are engaging in close-quarter combat with Hamas fighters. Israel says it exposed Hamas network beneath and next to Gaza's hospitals 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z On Sunday, Israeli ground forces were also operating in the central part of the enclave, to the south of the Wadi Gaza line below which they had ordered all civilians to evacuate. Besieged Gaza residents face bombardment and hardship 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z The Israeli military said ground forces were also now operating in the south, with an armored and engineering corps working to remove booby traps from buildings. Israeli strikes kill multiple civilians at shelters in Gaza combat zone, as Blinken seeks more aid 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Israel sent ground forces into Gaza late last week after weeks of air and artillery strikes to retaliate for the surprise Hamas attack of Oct. Gaza says Israel's strikes on refugee camp kill more than 195 people 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Israeli ground forces pushed to the outskirts of Gaza City, days after launching a new phase of the war that Israel’s leaders say will be long and difficult. Dozens of severely wounded, and dual nationals, allowed to flee Gaza as war rages on 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Israel sent ground forces into Hamas-ruled Gaza late last week after weeks of air and artillery strikes in retaliation for a cross-border attack by the Islamist group into southern Israel on Oct 7. First evacuees leave Gaza for Egypt, second blast rocks refugee camp 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Israel sent ground forces into Hamas-ruled Gaza after weeks of air and artillery strikes in retaliation for a cross-border attack by the Islamist group into southern Israel on Oct 7. First evacuees leave Gaza after another night of Israeli bombardments 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Israeli ground forces battled Hamas gunmen based in a sprawling tunnel network. Israel strikes dense Gaza camp, says it kills Hamas commander 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z A growing array of units, including naval, air and ground forces, have joined the effort. Has Israel invaded Gaza? The military has been vague, even if its objectives are clear 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Hamas said in a statement its fighters were engaged in fierce battles with Israeli ground forces, who were taking losses. Israeli air strikes kill 50 in north Gaza refugee camp, Palestinian medics say 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Earlier, the military said its ground forces were engaged in "fierce battles" with Hamas fighters deep inside the Gaza Strip and had killed dozens of them when it attacked an outpost in the north. Jabalia refugee camp blast: Dozens reportedly killed in Gaza 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Israeli ground forces are attacking Hamas militants and infrastructure in northern Gaza as warplanes strike across the sealed-off territory. Live updates | Israeli ground forces attack Hamas targets in north as warplanes strike across Gaza 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Israel began what Mr Netanyahu called the "second stage" of a war intended to destroy Hamas on Monday, with ground forces expanding their operations inside Gaza after three weeks of intense bombardment. Israel Gaza: US rejects global calls for ceasefire 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The colonial government used its air power and ground forces that included many Kenyans - known as the home guards - to mount a brutal crackdown on the Mau Mau. King Charles Kenya trip: Mau Mau uprising hangs over visit 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Over the weekend, Israel began what Mr Netanyahu called the "second stage" of a war intended to destroy Hamas, with ground forces expanding their operations inside Gaza after three weeks of intense bombardment. Tank seen on key Gaza road as Israeli forces push deeper into north 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Medical officials in Gaza said at least 20 Palestinians had been killed and dozens wounded overnight as Israeli ground forces pushed into the coastal enclave from multiple directions. Fierce clashes in Gaza as Israeli forces expand ground offensive 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The Israeli military’s ground forces conducted incursions into Gaza over the weekend and Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of a “long and difficult” war. Stock market today: Asian shares slip after S&P 500 slips ahead of Fed interest rate decision 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z “In addition, the ground forces directed IDF aircraft toward terror targets.” Israeli forces engage in gun battles in northern Gaza as invasion questions loom 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Hamas fighters had reportedly been killed by Israeli ground forces as they tried to exit a tunnel near the Ereh crossing, Israeli officials said. U.S. faces balancing act as Israeli campaign builds against Hamas 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Hamas’s armed wing confirmed on Friday night and Saturday afternoon that the battle with Israeli ground forces had been joined. Israel-Hamas War Enters ‘Second Stage,’ Netanyahu Says 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z On Friday, Israeli air and ground forces stepped up operations in the Gaza Strip, about three weeks after a deadly attack by the Islamist movement Hamas. Investors on edge as Middle East conflict intensifies 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z On Friday night, huge explosions lit up the sky as the Israeli military said it was "operating powerfully on all dimensions in order achieve the goals of the war", with "ground forces... expanding their operations". Gaza sees heaviest night of Israeli bombardment since start of war 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Israel's military released footage of ground forces, including a column of tanks, operating inside the Gaza Strip, though it did not specify when it was from. Gaza under blackout as Israel reports 'good progress' in war against Hamas 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z “In addition to the attacks that we carried out in recent days, ground forces are expanding their activity this evening,” he said. Live updates | Israel knocks out Gaza communications as protesters call for end to the war 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Hagari had said on Friday evening its ground forces were widening their operations along with extensive air strikes on tunnels dug by Hamas and other infrastructure. Hamas vows 'full force'; Israel says troops still on the ground in Gaza 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Israeli warplanes have carried out heavy airstrikes on Gaza overnight and into the morning, with huge explosions seen in the territory, while also announcing that its ground forces were "expanding operations". What happened in Gaza overnight? 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Daniel Hagari said ground forces were “expanding their activity” Friday evening in Gaza and “acting with great force … to achieve the objectives of the war.” Israeli military says warplanes are bombing Hamas tunnels in Gaza, signaling new stage in offensive 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z On Friday evening, Hagari had said Israeli ground forces were widening their operations along with extensive air strikes. Gaza under blackout as Israel reports 'good progress' in war against Hamas 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z “In continuation of the offensive activity we carried out in the last few days, the ground forces are expanding the ground activity this evening.” Israel expands military operations in the Gaza Strip as possible precursor to ground invasion 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Israeli ground forces had massed outside Gaza, where Israel has been conducting an intense campaign of aerial bombardment since a deadly Oct. Israel stepping up Gaza ground operations, UN demands humanitarian truce 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Israeli air and ground forces are stepping up operations in the Gaza Strip, Israel's chief military spokesperson said on Friday, amid reports of heavy bombing of the besieged enclave. Stocks drag despite tech lift as inflation lingers 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Since mid-week, the military has reported nightly hours-long raids by ground forces into Gaza, saying troops struck Hamas targets with the aim of preparing the battlefield. Israeli military says warplanes are bombing Hamas tunnels in Gaza, signaling new stage in offensive 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Israel said on Friday evening that its ground forces were "expanding operations", as strikes on Gaza intensified. Explosions, rockets and Gazans out of reach 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z "In addition to the attacks carried out in the last few days, ground forces are expanding their operations tonight," he said, raising the question of whether a long-anticipated ground invasion of Gaza may be beginning. Israel stepping up Gaza ground operations, White House supports pause for aid 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z "In continuation of the offensive activity we carried out in the last few days, the ground forces are expanding the ground activity this evening." Internet out in Gaza as Israel expands operations 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z "In addition to the attacks carried out in the last few days, ground forces are expanding their operations tonight," he said. Israel stepping up ground operations in Gaza Strip 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “In addition to the attacks carried out in the last few days, ground forces are expanding their operations tonight,” he said, raising expectations that the long-anticipated ground invasion of Gaza may be beginning. Israeli military spokesman says ground forces expanding operations in Gaza 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The Israeli military says it has increased attacks in Gaza, adding that "ground forces are expanding the ground activity this evening". Watch: Explosions seen as Gaza in darkness 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z It reported an earlier raid into northern Gaza early Thursday, saying ground forces battled militants and struck anti-tank missile firing positions in an operation that lasted hours. Israel strikes outskirts of Gaza City during second ground raid in as many days 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z On the geopolitical front, Israel said its ground forces had pushed into Gaza overnight to attack Hamas targets. S&P 500, Nasdaq down as earnings roll in; investors assess economic data 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Israel has agreed under pressure to cease-fires in past conflicts with Gaza, including in 2012 after Israel had similarly threatened an invasion and deployed ground forces on the territory’s border. White House Says a Cease-Fire Would Only Benefit Hamas 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Israel said ground forces mounted limited raids to fight Palestinian gunmen and that air strikes focused on sites where Hamas was assembling to ambush any wider Israeli invasion. Israeli soldiers skirmish with Hamas inside Gaza as air strikes claim more lives 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z If and when Israeli ground forces go into Gaza in strength, then the death toll will only rise further. Pause for thought - Israel’s calculations before going into Gaza 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The military said ground forces raided inside Gaza, striking dozens of militant targets over the past 24 hours. Israel strikes outskirts of Gaza City during second ground raid in as many days 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Footage released by Ukraine's ground forces showed their commander, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, meeting troops at an undisclosed location in a wooded area. Russia aims to pierce Ukraine defences in northeast, general says 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z But sending ground forces into Gaza's densely populated urban areas is an operation fraught with peril. How would an Israeli ground assault on Gaza unfold? 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The general in charge of Ukraine's ground forces said troops were advancing on the eastern front in Kyiv's counteroffensive to evict Russian invaders. Russian shelling kills at least two in Ukraine, say Ukraine officials 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Washington said the drone came too close to its ground forces in Syria, but Ankara merely said it was lost during operations. Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z "Klishchiivka was cleared of the Russians and liberated," Alexander Syrskyi, commander of Ukraine's ground forces, said in a post on the Telegram messaging app. Ukraine general says Klishchiivka village near Bakhmut recaptured 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z The new Army center will study the People’s Liberation Army and ground forces that form the core of the military’s efforts to build joint warfighting power. China advances EMP weapons, military analysts’ report reveals 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z China has been building up its military for the past several decades with investments in missiles, warships and ground forces. General: China military threats drive missile defense buildup on Guam 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z General Oleksandr Syrskyi, head of Ukraine's ground forces, said he had met troops and commanders engaged in offensive operations near Bakhmut, taken by Russian forces in May after months of battles. Russian shelling kills at least two in Ukraine, say Ukraine officials 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z By the time pilots are trained on the advanced aircraft, it will be too late for them to assist and protect ground forces slogging through this phase of fighting. Would F-16s Have Made the Difference in Ukraine’s Counteroffensive? 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Russian drones circled overhead while Moscow’s ground forces fired heavy machine guns to flush out Ukrainians from foxholes hidden in the dappled light of the pine forest. ‘They Shoot Without Stopping:’ Where Russia Is on the Attack in Ukraine 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Now, the Army could play a major role in flowing ground forces to the island. China advances EMP weapons, military analysts’ report reveals 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Italy is planning to buy German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks to boost its ground forces in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a defence undersecretary told parliament on Thursday. Explainer: How big oil won the bidding for German offshore wind sites 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Twelve Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed during the two-day operation, which involved hundreds of ground forces backed by drone strikes. Biden criticises 'most extreme' ministers in Israeli government 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z He said that a brigade-sized force — roughly 2,000 soldiers — was taking part in the operation, and that military drones had carried out a series of strikes to clear the way for the ground forces. Israel targets West Bank militant stronghold with drones, hundreds of troops, killing 5 Palestinians 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Gen. Serhiy Nayev, the commander of Ukraine’s joint forces, said in a Friday post on Telegram that there was currently no direct threat of an offensive operation of ground forces from Belarus. Ukraine Says It Is Ready for Arrival of Wagner Troops in Belarus 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z Pentagon officials said that this reflected once again the lack of coordination between Russian air and ground forces. Prigozhin May Be Gone, but Not the Failings He Ranted About 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The first of two videos posted by Zelenskiy and his office showed the president handing out awards at an undisclosed indoor location and poring over maps with Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces. Zelenskiy hands out awards, poses for selfies with Ukrainian troops 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Storm Shadow may therefore help thin out Russian air defences across occupied areas of Ukraine and undermine Russian air power ahead of an anticipated counter-offensive, particularly making life easier for Ukrainian ground forces. Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Ukraine said late last month that fighting had eased in the area, but the commander of the nation's ground forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces continued their fight there. Clashes near Bakhmut continue despite easing, Ukraine's military says 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z When Japanese ground forces invaded the Philippines later that month, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, commander of U.S. This city was ravaged in WWII. Why do few remember the suffering and sacrifice? 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, posted a video on Saturday which he said depicted Ukrainian special forces operating inside the ruined city. Kyiv says Russian forces ease attacks on Bakhmut to regroup 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z A soldier from the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian ground forces retreated after firing a rocket-propelled grenade toward Bakhmut, on March 20. At War: Portraits of Ukrainian Defiance, Suffering and Grief 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Western military analysts estimate that Ukraine’s combined fleet, belonging to air and ground forces, has been depleted by more than a third since the Russian invasion began. Ukraine May Be Finally Getting the F-16s It Asked For. Why Did It Want Them? 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z In 1965, Johnson committed U.S. ground forces and began the bombing of the North. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z President Biden’s Pentagon budget request seeks $170 billion for arms procurement to build warships and submarines, advanced warplanes and upgrade ground forces. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin outlines Pentagon’s plan to deter war with China 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z “Wagner’s men have entered Bakhmut like rats into a mousetrap,” the commander of all Ukrainian ground forces, Col. Gains Near Bakhmut Raise Ukraine’s Hopes of a Turning Tide 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, this week described Ukraine’s actions as mostly defensive, but said soldiers were able to “carry out effective counterattacks.” Ukraine’s Advances Near Bakhmut Expose Rifts in Russian Forces 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Apparently denying Prigozhin’s claim of abandonment, Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said Russian airborne units are still supporting ground forces to “stop the attempts of the Ukrainian armed forces to counterattack on the flanks.” Ukraine says it has retaken territory near embattled eastern city of Bakhmut 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, said in a statement that the Bakhmut attack was part of a “defensive operation” aimed at stalling the Russian assault on the city. Ukraine Makes Gains Near Embattled Bakhmut, a First in Months 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z "It's predominantly in the ground forces," he said. Ukraine war will increasingly pit quantity against quality -NATO official 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Ukrainian commander of ground forces, said that Russian forces increased the intensity of shelling with heavy weapons of the city, began to use more advanced equipment and are regrouping troops. Ukraine general: Russia hopes to capture Bakhmut by Tuesday, steps up fighting 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z The rockets could help Ukraine weaken Russian ground positions and provide advancing Ukrainian ground forces with air support as Kyiv plans a spring offensive. New U.S. military aid to Ukraine to include air-launched rockets -sources 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z New Russian units, including paratroopers and fighters from Wagner, are being "constantly thrown into battle" despite taking heavy losses, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces, said on Telegram. Ukraine war: More than 20,000 Russian fighters dead in Bakhmut, US says 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the head of Ukrainian ground forces, said that Russia continued to exert “maximum effort” to take the city but that it so far had failed. US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Then, on paper, U.S. and Chinese satellites, space weapons, drones, submarines, ground forces, warships, fighter squadrons, cyber warriors, communications experts, bankers, Treasury officials and diplomats all go to war. Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Lapin was later named as chief of staff of the ground forces, and his meeting with Putin signaled he had the president’s trust. Putin, Zelenskyy rally troops with war poised for new phase 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z He later was named the chief of staff of the ground forces, and his meeting with Putin on Tuesday signaled that Lapin had the president’s trust. Putin rallies his troops with 2nd Ukraine visit in 2 months 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z That means Ukraine might not be able to mass ground forces for its counteroffensive or protect its cities. Opinion | The leaked documents on the Ukraine war are chilling 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Much of Sagaing Region in the northwestern part of Myanmar, bordering India, is a rebel stronghold where the military’s ground forces have had difficulty gaining territory. Airstrike in Rebel-Held Region of Myanmar Kills at Least 100 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z "The enemy switched to the so-called scorched earth tactics from Syria. It is destroying buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery fire," said Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukraine's ground forces. Ukraine says Russia switching to 'scorched earth' tactics in Bakhmut 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine’s ground forces commander, said that Russian forces continue to fire heavily at priority locations on the front, but “where they are not attacking, they have restrictions on the use of artillery.” Facing critical ammunition shortage, Ukrainian troops ration shells 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z If Ukraine’s air defenses collapse or are significantly reduced, their ground forces, in particular their artillery, will be under immediate threat. Leaked Documents Suggest Ukrainian Air Defense Is in Peril if Not Reinforced 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z Analysis of the soldiers’ uniforms and their vehicles were consistent with those used by Burkina Faso’s ground forces. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Some Chinese experts have said that Russia’s difficulties marshaling enough infantry troops suggest that China needs to keep its ground forces strong and large, even while it expands those of sea and air. China Draws Lessons From Russia’s Losses in Ukraine, and Its Gains 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z The Azeri defence ministry said Kiumars Heydari, head of Iran's regular army ground forces, had stated that members of the Islamic State militant group had fought for Azerbaijan and were still based in the country. Azerbaijan denounces 'slanderous' comments by top Iranian commander 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z After the initial March 2003 invasion, American ground forces quickly discovered that the allegations of nuclear or chemical weapons programs were baseless. Senate votes to repeal 2002 measure that approved Iraq war 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z And after the initial March 2003 invasion, American ground forces quickly discovered that the allegations of nuclear or chemical weapons programs were baseless. Senate poised to vote on repeal of Iraq war powers 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z After the initial March 2003 invasion, American ground forces quickly discovered that Bush administration’s allegations of nuclear or chemical weapons programs were baseless. McConnell opposes as Senate nears repeal of Iraq war powers 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Ukraine is aiming to exhaust and inflict heavy losses on Russian forces trying to capture the small eastern city of Bakhmut, the commander of Ukrainian ground forces said in a video posted on Tuesday. Ukrainian shelling kills two civilians, say Russian-installed officials 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Ukraine's ground forces commander said on Monday Kyiv was planning its next move after Moscow shifted the focus of its offensive from a flagging assault on Bakhmut to the town of Avdiivka further south. Zelenskiy meets troops near front line in southeastern Ukraine 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s ground forces commander said Thursday that Russian forces are “exhausting themselves” in their grinding push to take Bakhmut, giving Kyiv a window of opportunity for a counterstrike. Ukraine president visits front-line areas as new phase nears 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z He noted that North Korea's conventional ground forces "have atrophied over time" as Kim has advanced his nuclear weapons and missile programs. North Korea doesn't appear poised for imminent nuclear test, US official says 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The commander of Ukraine's ground forces said last week Moscow's forces were now trying to fully encircle Bakhmut in an offensive that has made no major breakthroughs. Ukraine says eastern town of Avdiivka could become 'second Bakhmut' 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z NATO-supplied fighter jets would “enable us to seize the airspace over Ukraine as soon as possible and help our ground forces,” the spokesman added. Russia races to recover U.S. drone wreckage as questions swirl over sensitive data 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Russian ground forces have mounted dozens of assaults in recent weeks aimed at breaking through Ukrainian defensive lines, without any strategic gains. As Russian Shelling Intensifies, True Liberation Eludes Ukrainian City 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Gen. OleksandrSyrskyi, commander of Ukrainian ground forces, said in a statement released by the military. Russian Attacks Along a Wide Arc of Ukraine Yield Little but Casualties 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z It said that the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, Col. Front Line Shifts in Russia and Ukraine’s Battle for Bakhmut, Analysts Say 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z But there have been no confirmed reports of Ukrainian ground forces infiltrating Russia. Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Mr. Pompeo said the comment is a lesson for current U.S. policymakers, arguing that an expansion of U.S. missile and ground forces in South Korea “won’t bother the North Koreans at all.” Pompeo’s memoir details dramatic shift in U.S. policy toward China 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z U.S. military officials estimate that about 80 percent of Russia’s ground forces are dedicated to the war effort. Moscow’s Military Capabilities Are in Question After Failed Battle for Ukrainian City 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z “In its first real combat test against a determined conventional opponent, Moscow’s armed forces have so far come up short, particularly its ground forces,” he said. Vaunted Russian military overhaul fares poorly amid setbacks 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Palestinian sources said Israeli ground forces also fired on Hamas border positions on Monday. Explosions rock Gaza, Israel says it hit Hamas rocket factory 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z It said exercises involving ships, ground forces and aircraft took place Saturday but gave no details on when the began or whether they had ended. U.S. holds drills in South China Sea amid tensions with China 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z But almost one year into the war, Ukraine’s aerial fleet is overused and in need of repair, much like the tanks and armored vehicles in the country’s ground forces. Ukraine Urges Allies to Speed Up Delivery of Weaponry 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z The air barrage continued into winter, even as ground forces on both sides slowed their efforts to advance through the inhospitable weather and prepared for the second spring of the war. Short on time, Biden sought new Ukraine tank plan to break stalemate 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z But the war in Ukraine has required a different kind of maneuvering: offensive campaigns by large numbers of ground forces operating in different areas with the goal of seizing land. To Fix Its Problems in Ukraine, Russia Turns to the Architect of the War 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The capture of Soledar is the first significant victory for Russian ground forces in months and brings them closer to encircling Bakhmut in the eastern region of Ukraine, known as the Donbas. As Ukraine awaits promised tanks from the West, the fighting continues. 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z “The deliveries of Leopard 2 will take our ground forces to a qualitatively new level,” Ukrainian military expert Oleh Zhdanov told The Associated Press. Ukraine lauds Western move on tanks, while Russia attacks 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z “In the end, a tank simply comes down to, conceptually, a balance between firepower, mobility and protection,” which he called the “holy trinity” for ground forces. Ukraine fumes as NATO members slow roll tank aid 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Taiwan is pushing to make sure that a shift to grittier, lower-tech weapon supplies for Taiwanese ground forces “happens as soon as possible,” Hsaio said. The AP Interview: Envoy says Taiwan learns from Ukraine war 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z “In the end, a tank simply comes down to, conceptually, a balance between firepower, mobility and protection,” a combination he called the “holy trinity” for ground forces. ‘We shouldn’t hesitate’: Ukraine, allies fume as Germany balks on tanks 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The United States has also started training 500 Ukrainian soldiers, a U.S. military official said on Monday, on how to coordinate units in battle using artillery, armor and ground forces. Death Toll of Russian Strike in Dnipro Rises to 40, Ukraine Says 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The five-week course will teach them to effectively move and coordinate their company- and battalion-size units in battle, using combined artillery, armor and ground forces. Top US general visits training site for Ukrainian soldiers 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The exercise will feature joint air patrols, action to support ground forces, airborne operations, air reconnaissance and transport flights, the ministry said. Russia, Belarus launch joint air force drills 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z They will learn how to better move and coordinate their company- and battalion-size units in battle, using combined artillery, armor and ground forces. Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Despite such attacks, Lapin was promoted to become the chief of staff of ground forces earlier this week. Top Russian military officer put in charge of Ukraine action 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, visited troops fighting to defend these two cities and said Wagner’s successes were exaggerated. Putin secretly pardoned convicts recruited by Wagner to fight in Ukraine 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z The report identifies several conditions for success, including strengthening Taiwan ground forces, which need better-combined arms training and equipment. Report: U.S. defeats China in simulated war over Taiwan, but costs are high 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The Bradley, while technically not a tank, would offer a significant upgrade for Ukrainian ground forces. U.S. edges closer to sending armored weaponry to Ukraine 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Moscow’s full-scale invasion on Feb. 24 has gone awry, putting pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin as his ground forces struggle to hold ground and advance. Russia presses its Ukraine strategy, fires 40 drones at Kyiv 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Russia has carried out airstrikes on Ukrainian power and water supplies almost weekly since October, increasing the suffering of Ukrainians, while its ground forces struggle to hold ground and advance. Ukraine reports more Russian drone attacks 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Russia has attacked Ukrainian power and water supplies almost weekly since October, increasing the suffering of Ukrainians, while its ground forces struggle to hold ground and advance. Ukraine, hit by fresh Russian missiles, faces grim New Year 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Moscow has launched such attacks on a weekly basis since October, while its ground forces struggle to advance. Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Moscow has launched such attacks on a weekly basis since October as its ground forces got bogged down and even lost ground. Ukraine targeted in another Russian missile barrage 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z It might be a beneficial homework assignment to research the feelings of ground forces and aviators conducting those types of missions. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Stop trying to show political equivalence 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z "Russian ground forces are unlikely to make operationally significant advances within the next several months." Head of Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine's Donetsk says 50% of region under Moscow control 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Ukraine "has been masterful thus far in attacking and defeating Russian forces," tweeted Mark Hertling, a former commander of U.S. ground forces in Europe. Ukraine shocked the world in 2022. Will it win the war in 2023? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z One of the women was a major in the Ethiopian ground forces. Ethiopian guards massacred scores of Tigrayan prisoners, witnesses say 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Erdogan is threatening to repeat that assault with fresh ground forces, framing the strikes as retaliation for an attack last week in central Istanbul that killed six people and wounded dozens more. U.S. calls for de-escalation as Turkey threatens ground assault into Syria 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z A new shipment of $400 million in matériel underscores Ukraine’s battlefield priorities: shooting down waves of Russian missiles while continuing to push back Moscow’s ground forces. The U.S. bolsters Ukrainian air defenses and long-range artillery. 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z And the PAC-3 Patriot missiles offered by Germany have a range of around only 20 miles, which means they would not reach into areas of Ukraine where Russian air or ground forces now operate. Missiles for Poland Raise Questions on NATO Stance in Ukraine War 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey's military operations in northern Syria and Iraq were not limited to just an air campaign and discussions would be held on the involvement of ground forces, Turkish media reported. China boosts efforts to control Western critical infrastructure, key industries - NATO 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z He has ordered his ground forces to withdraw to defensible positions in Donbas and in Ukraine’s south and has the Russian Air Force hammering Ukraine’s infrastructure, intending to destroy Ukraine’s economy from the air. Opinion | Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson is not the end of the war 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Aircraft have operated in isolation rather than in tandem with ground forces, often targeting civilian buildings such as churches, schools and hospitals. Using Russian aircraft, Myanmar steps up strikes against rebels 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The commander of the ground forces of Iran’s regular army, Brig. Iran protests rage on streets as officials renew threats 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Russia is pouring the new conscripts across the whole of the front line in an attempt to halt recent Ukrainian advances while rebuilding ground forces decimated during eight months of war. Russia is pouring new conscripts to the Ukraine front line, to little effect 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z “Based on the experience of conducting a special military operation, we need to think over and make adjustments to the way we build all components of the armed forces, including the ground forces,” Putin said. Russian defense minister says mobilization complete with 300,000 summoned 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z The US treasury department has sanctioned seven senior leaders of Iran's security organisations, including the morality police; the ministry of intelligence and security; the army's ground forces; the Basij; and the LEF. Iran protests: How countries are punishing the morality police 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The command headquarters here operates military forces – warships, submarines, bombers and ground forces – that are deployed from Alaska to India. Threat to undersea cable in Hawaii highlights danger of future internet disruptions 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z KYIV, Ukraine - Russian ground forces have conducted limited attacks in border areas in the northern Kharkiv region. Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z These warheads can be delivered via a variety of missiles, torpedoes and gravity bombs from naval, air or ground forces. Analysis: What is Russia's policy on tactical nuclear weapons? 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Russia’s military is struggling to balance two objectives, military analysts said: deploying enough troops to halt recent Ukrainian advances while rebuilding ground forces decimated during eight months of war. Your Monday Briefing 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Russia’s military is struggling to balance two objectives, military analysts said — deploying enough troops to halt recent Ukrainian advances while rebuilding ground forces decimated during eight months of war. ‘Coffins Are Already Coming’: The Toll of Russia’s Chaotic Draft 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Microsoft’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System, or IVAS, is expected to provide a “heads-up display” for U.S. ground forces, similar to those for fighter pilots. Microsoft’s Army goggles left U.S. soldiers with nausea, headaches in test 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The strikes Monday were launched by Russian ships, planes and ground forces in places safely beyond the reach of Ukraine’s air defenses, sometimes from hundreds of miles away from their targets. Can Russia Keep Firing Missiles at Cities? And What Defenses Does Ukraine Need? 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Ben Hodges, another former commander of U.S. ground forces in Europe, said that despite Monday's attacks, Ukraine still appeared to have "irreversible momentum" on the battlefield. Explainer: Why Russia's missiles on Ukraine have limited impact 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The hard-liners’ criticism showcased how the Kremlin has found itself under increased pressure to deliver results as its ground forces have been in retreat for weeks. Russian hawks celebrate, casting the strikes as revenge for the Crimea bridge attack. 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z It has its own ground forces, navy and air force, and oversees Iran's strategic weapons. Who wields the most power in Iran? 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z But they are clearly worried that Russian military doctrine treats tactical weapons as a potential element of conflict between ground forces. Biden calls the ‘prospect of Armageddon’ the highest since the Cuban missile crisis. 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Such weapons can be dropped from planes, fired on missiles from the ground, ships or submarines, or detonated by ground forces. Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin's warnings explained 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Perhaps more importantly, Russia’s failure to secure the skies has allowed Ukrainian artillery and attack drones to establish forward positions and wreak havoc on Russian ground forces and vehicles. ‘Gross incompetence’: Russian bid to control Ukrainian airspace fails spectacularly, strategists say 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Her dispatches became a centerpiece of NPR coverage, describing scenes in the Iraqi capital amid the relentless air attacks as U.S.-led ground forces closed in. Anne Garrels, intrepid war correspondent for NPR, dies at 71 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The Ukraine Defense Contact Group was formed in late April as Russia’s ground forces stalled near Kyiv and shifted to massing artillery against troops and towns in eastern Ukraine. The U.S. will send an additional $675 million in military supplies to Ukraine, Austin says. 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Chinese ground forces also included 300 vehicles and military equipment and 21 aircraft. China-Russia war games underway near Japan 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z As part of the maneuvers, the Russian and Chinese navies in the Sea of Japan practiced joint action to protect sea communications and support for ground forces in coastal areas. Putin attends joint military drills with China, others 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z That lack of staging areas would greatly complicate any potential missions relying on ground forces, making them far more dangerous. More questions than answers: A counterterror success in Afghanistan reveals depth of the problem 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Despite numerous attacks on Ukrainian air bases and air defense assets, the Russian air force has failed to win full control of the skies and suffered heavy losses, limiting its ability to support ground forces. EXPLAINER: Where Ukraine war stands after 6 months 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z "Neither side's ground forces have sufficient concentrated ground combat power to launch effective offensive actions which would in any way materially affect the course of war," the official said. Half of Russia's Black Sea fleet's combat jets out of operation - Western official 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Lacking the ground forces to mount a sustained offensive, it has sought to pummel the city into submission. Hard-hit Kharkiv is rocked by more blasts. 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z “This means Ukraine can divert resources to press Russian ground forces elsewhere.” Blasts, fire hits military depot in Russian-annexed Crimea 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z "I'm not an intel analyst, but it doesn't look good," Mark Hertling, a former commander of U.S. ground forces in Europe, wrote on Twitter, linking to an image of the devastation at the Russian base. Satellite images show destruction at Russian air base in Crimea 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z He points to Russia's heavy reliance on artillery, missiles and rockets that have devastated the towns and villages of eastern Ukraine and allowed Russian ground forces to make slow, incremental advances through a shattered wasteland. Tighter export controls on electronics could hamper Russia's war effort - report 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z It could have used a traditional Hellfire, a bomb dropped from an manned aircraft, or a far more risky assault by ground forces. EXPLAINER: A look at the missile that killed al-Qaida leader 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z Politics: The strike is a significant victory for the Biden administration’s counterterrorism efforts, bolstering the president’s argument that the U.S. can still fight terrorist organizations without major deployments of ground forces. Your Tuesday Briefing 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z There, Russia has blanketed town after town with overwhelming artillery fire as it tries to reposition ground forces to press forward. First Cargo Ship Passes Russia’s Black Sea Blockade Under Grain Deal 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z At the same time, Russia sought to renew its flailing effort to advance in eastern Ukraine, once again blanketing the front with overwhelming artillery fire as it tried to reposition ground forces to press forward. Ukraine wages a ‘deep war’ to degrade Russian forces as Moscow continues its scorched-earth campaign. 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z At least 817 people were killed and likely more than 1,000 when the security forces attacked the camp using bulldozers, snipers, police and ground forces, according to a Human Rights Watch report. Factbox: Egypt keeps former powerhouse Muslim Brotherhood out of politics 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military reported heavy and sometimes fatal Russian shelling amid what they said were largely failed attempts by Russian ground forces to advance. Russia expands Ukraine war goals as fighting toll mounts 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Dnipro has taken in many Ukrainians fleeing the fighting further east, in the Donbas, where Russia has concentrated its ground forces. Missile strike on Ukraine space plant in Dnipro kills three 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z However, Russian ground forces do not appear to have made significant advances in the past 24 hours in their push to take the rest of Donetsk region. Ukraine reports heavy Russian missile strikes in east and south 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z It said Russian forces were bombarding several Ukrainian towns with heavy weaponry to enable ground forces to advance southward into the region and close in on Sloviansk. Russia warns humanity at risk if West seeks to punish it over Ukraine 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Russia and Ukraine both have significant air defenses in place in the east, meaning that most jets and helicopters have to fly dangerously low to provide a modicum of support for ground forces. Russia Advances Behind Brutal Barrage, but Will Its Strategy Keep Working? 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Russia has switched its battlefield tactics, using long-range shelling to force Ukrainian forces from positions before sending in ground forces, making slow, grinding progress reminiscent of World War One, analyst say. Analysis-Russia hails capture of Luhansk region, but big Ukraine battles lie ahead 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Russia moved to bring powerful surface-to-air missile systems to the island to support its ground forces. Ukraine drives Russian forces from Snake Island, a setback for Moscow. 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Microsoft aims to develop a “heads-up display” for U.S. ground forces similar to those for fighter pilots. Microsoft’s $22 billion combat goggles get crucial field test with U.S. Army 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The initiative would strengthen regional naval, air and ground forces, improve logistics, pre-position weapons and fuel, and fund military exercises. U.S. Pacific commander: China targeting military C2 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The filing covers the first period of the war, from Feb. 24 until April 7, the date Russia effectively withdrew its ground forces from around Kyiv and other northern cities. Ukraine, in symbolic move, files European court case against Russia 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z According to the Navy, the exercise will include 38 surface ships, four submarines, ground forces from nine nations, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 troops. Congress to restore nuclear cruise missile funds 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, a former commander of U.S. ground forces in Europe, wrote on Twitter. Ukraine and Russia forces entrenched, Putin to mark WWII anniversary 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z It is not prepared for a sustained occupation, or the kind of grinding war of attrition underway in eastern Ukraine that requires swapping out battered ground forces. After a Pivotal Period in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Predict the War’s Path 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The National Security Agency worked round the clock feeding data intercepts to ground forces. Opinion | America Kills Its Enemies in Our Name. And Then Keeps It Secret. 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Russian ground forces have captured several villages northwest of Popasna, Britain's defence ministry said. Ukraine says troops may retreat from eastern region as Russia advances 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z Taiwan has pursued an “asymmetrical” approach to warfare, prioritizing weapons and materiel purchases to ward off attacks from the air and sea, with ground forces acting as a last line of defense. Fears of a Chinese invasion have Taiwanese civilians taking up target practice 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z In the capital itself, which Russian ground forces failed to penetrate, a sense of normality has returned with the spring weather, despite a cautionary nightly curfew and frequent air-raid sirens. With Russians gone, Kyiv's suburbs struggle to return to being 'a happy place' 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z But Russia seems intent on pushing for further territorial gains in the Donbas, which could signal a prolonged land battle involving tanks, artillery, aircraft and ground forces in the broad eastern stretches of Ukraine. Ukraine says its holding off Russia's intensified thrust in the east 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z The consensus is that the bulk of Russia’s available ground forces have already been deployed in Ukraine. Russia Planned a Major Military Overhaul. Ukraine Shows the Result. 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The ministry described Tantsyura as an experienced officer who was previously chief of staff of Ukraine’s ground forces. Ukraine's president replaces head of Territorial Defence Forces 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z British intelligence officials said Sunday that Russia had lost a third of the ground forces it had committed to the Ukraine offensive. NATO Leaders Say They Will Speed Finland and Sweden Membership Bids 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z “If we’re going to have ground forces in Alaska, that’s what we need them to be able to do. They can’t get that experience going to the Mojave Desert or to Fort Polk.” Army poised to revamp Alaska forces to prep for Arctic fight 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Belarusian ground forces have been spotted moving from the garrison to the field for exercises. British military says exercises in Belarus unlikely to affect operations in Ukraine’s Donbas 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The Russians have relied on airstrikes, followed by artillery strikes, before moving their ground forces forward, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the Pentagon. Kyiv strikes during Guterres visit draw anger, as arms flow to Ukraine 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Russia is using dolphins to protect its naval base in the Black Sea as its ground forces consolidate in Ukraine’s disputed Donbas region following failed attempts to capture the capital, Kyiv. Russia reportedly using trained dolphins to protect Black Sea fleet 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Ministry of Defense, in an intelligence update released Wednesday morning, says Russian air activity is focused on supporting ground forces in southern and eastern Ukraine. Live: Live updates | Serbia says it’s not affected by gas cutoff 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z “Russian air activity is primarily focused on southern and eastern Ukraine, providing support to Russian ground forces,” the ministry added in a regular bulletin. Britain says Ukraine controls majority of its airspace 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z The relatively flat terrain is suited for what the military calls maneuver warfare — the movement of tanks and other ground forces backed by long-range guns like the 155mm howitzer. EXPLAINER: Why Washington is boosting heavy arms for Ukraine 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z The Degtyarev weapons factory has referred to standing contracts to supply Russia’s navy, air force and ground forces in press releases on its website. Special Report: Sanctioned weapons mogul who supplied Russia’s troops has ties to Philip Morris 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Now is the time to eject the invading Russian ground forces. Destroy the Russian army now or Putin’s world order wins 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Instead, Putin's convoy was repeatedly attacked by Ukrainian ground forces, stalling its progress outside of Kyiv. Putin can't take much more of this: What lies ahead, defeat or apocalypse? 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z The southern port city of Mariupol, which has held out against weeks of bombardment, appeared close to falling to Russian ground forces. U.S. confirms Ukraine missile sunk warship, as Russia ramps up attacks 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z Tactical and low-yield nuclear weapons refer to those designed for use on the battlefield, of which some experts estimate Russia has about 2,000 that can be delivered by air, naval and ground forces. U.S. cannot 'take lightly' threat Russia could use nuclear weapons - CIA chief 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z "Russia's ground forces are made up of a lot of conscripts and recruits. That makes them, in world terms, a low- to medium-quality fighting force," says RUSI's Nick Reynolds. Ukraine conflict: Why is Russia losing so many tanks? 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Using their advantage in numbers, their artillery and ground forces will chew up the towns and farmlands of Eastern Ukraine while Russian missiles bombard cities across the broader country. Destroy the Russian army now or Putin’s world order wins 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z The assessment also said Russia was preparing to step up air activity to support its ground forces in the south and east. Thousands of civilians flee Ukraine's east ahead of feared fighting 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Russia continued withdrawing some of its ground forces from areas around Kyiv after saying earlier this week it would reduce military activity near the Ukrainian capital and the northern city of Chernihiv. Zelenskyy: Russians create ‘complete disaster’ with mines 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z "I don't think they will try again any time soon. Their ground forces have been removed but their artillery can still hit us." Battle for Irpin: Russian forces pushed out of Kyiv suburb 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. has detected small numbers of Russian ground forces moving away from the Kyiv area, but it appeared to be a repositioning of forces, “not a real withdrawal.” Russian pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws skepticism 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Russian ground forces have become bogged down because of stronger-than-expected Ukrainian resistance, combined with what Western officials say are tactical missteps, poor morale, shortages of food, fuel and cold weather gear, and other problems. Russian, Ukrainian delegations to talk Tuesday as more U.S. troops head to Europe 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Putin’s ground forces have become bogged down because of stronger-than-expected Ukrainian resistance, combined with what Western officials say are Russian tactical missteps, poor morale, shortages of food, fuel and cold weather gear, and other problems. New round of talks aims to stop the fighting in Ukraine 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z But with its ground forces meeting stiff Ukrainian resistance, Russia increasingly turned to long-range missiles to target Ukrainian military and civilian infrastructure. How One Month of War in Ukraine Ground to a Bloody Stalemate 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The Defense Ministry statement was ambiguous about further possible Russian territorial ambitions in Ukraine, where its ground forces have been mostly stymied by the unexpectedly strong Ukrainian military response. Russia Signals Redefined Goals in Ukraine War as Its Advances Stall 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z A senior U.S. defense official said Russian ground forces in the past few days have shown little interest in moving on Kyiv, though they are keeping up airstrikes on the capital. Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy hails ‘powerful blows’ by Ukrainian army as Russia hints at scaling back offensive – live 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Ukrainian troops and volunteers have managed so far to repel feints by Russian ground forces — leading to fears that the invaders will attempt, from a distance, to simply pulverize the city into submission. Hungry and terrorized, Ukraine's second-biggest city suffers relentless bombardment 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z There were also communication problems between air and ground forces, with some Russian fighters resorting to mobile phones to speak to each other, Mr Kirby said. Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Pinpointing the cause of this slowing would benefit industries such as environmental clean-up and oil extraction, where pumping one liquid into the ground forces another out; however, such movement is challenging to observe directly. Why Some Fluids Flow Slower when Pushed Harder 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Ukraine and its Western backers say Russian ground forces have made few advances in the last week, concentrating instead on artillery and missile strikes. Ukraine refuses to surrender Mariupol as Russia warns of humanitarian 'catastrophe' 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Thousands of Russian ground forces with heavy equipment are pushing toward Odessa from the east, though they are meeting stiff Ukrainian resistance. Opinion | Ukraine’s ‘southern capital’ pleads for help to withstand Putin’s next onslaught 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z With Russian ground forces in disarray, Putin has increasingly looked to the skies to attack Ukrainian cities, residential buildings, hospitals and even schools. As Russian troop deaths climb, morale becomes an issue, officials say 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Beyond drones, American-made Javelin anti-tank missiles also have had a major impact on Russian ground forces, which have resorted to installing makeshift cages atop some of their tanks to blunt the impact of Ukrainian weaponry. Tanking? Russia’s struggles raise new questions over armored advantage 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The ruthlessness of the Russian approach, which comes as its ground forces remain bogged down outside of most major Ukrainian cities, is now on full display. U.S., allies push China to rein in Russia 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z But even as Mr. Putin presses on with his strategy to pound Kyiv into submission, Russian air and ground forces are confronting Ukrainians motivated to fight, senior Pentagon and U.S. intelligence officials said. How Does It End? A Way Out of the Ukraine War Proves Elusive. 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z As its ground forces struggle to make progress amid fierce Ukrainian resistance, Russia is relying on shelling besieged cities and launching unguided bombs from the sky. What to know about the role Javelin antitank missiles could play in Ukraine’s fight against Russia 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z The latest: Russia expands attacks to Ukraine’s west, as ground forces maneuver near Kyiv as the Russian military sees limited gains at a heavy cost. Silicon Valley companies have been rewriting their rules during the war in Ukraine. Russia is retaliating. 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Moscow built up sophisticated missile defenses and air power on Ukraine’s borders, but it has not been using them effectively to complement its ground forces, U.S. officials and analysts said. Over Ukraine, lumbering Turkish-made drones are an ominous sign for Russia 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z But Britain's intelligence update said Russian ground forces were still making only limited progress, hampered by logistical problems and Ukrainian resistance. Ukraine at 'turning point', Zelenskiy says as Russians regroup near Kyiv 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z The result: Militaries in Europe that once feared Russia say they are not as intimidated by Russian ground forces as they were in the past. As Russia’s Military Stumbles, Its Adversaries Take Note 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z The speed was considered essential, officials said, because the equipment — including anti-tank weapons — had to make it through western Ukraine before Russian air and ground forces started attacking the shipments. Arming Ukraine: 17,000 Anti-Tank Weapons in 6 Days and a Clandestine Cybercorps 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z “Russian supply lines reportedly continue to be targeted, slowing the rate of advance of their ground forces,” it said. U.N.: More than 1.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z The record shows that the Russian military compensates for weaknesses in the capabilities of its ground forces by turning to the big guns. From Grozny to Aleppo to Ukraine, Russia meets resistance with more firepower 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Russian fighter-bombers and ground forces have so far been too busy with a stiff resistance from Ukrainian air and land forces to attack the arms deliveries moving into western Ukraine. As Russia pounds Ukraine, NATO countries rush in Javelins and Stingers 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z But analysts say it’s Russia’s ground forces, not aircraft, that are causing most of the damage in Ukraine. EXPLAINER: Why a no-fly zone is unlikely in Ukraine 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z To do that they also needed ground forces. myWorld: The Growth of Our Country 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The near-total lack of Russian offensive counter-air operations compounded problems for the ground forces, revealing poor coordination between the troops and their air defenses. Lack of Russian air power in Ukraine a mystery 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Safe from air attack, Israeli ground forces struck like lightning on three fronts. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The city has come under heavy assaults from Russian air and ground forces. Ukrainian athletes join military after Russian invasion 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Ukrainian troops with surface-to-air rockets are able to threaten Russian aircraft and create risk to Russian pilots trying to support ground forces. What happened to Russia's Air Force? U.S. officials, experts stumped 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z The Maxar photos also showed deployments of ground forces and ground attack helicopter units in southern Belarus. Satellite photos reveal massive Russian convoy nearing Kyiv 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Another factor may be the Russian military’s inability to safely coordinate airstrikes with its own ground forces’ air defenses and avoid friendly fire incidents. Lack of Russian air power in Ukraine a mystery 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Russia’s failure thus far to win full control of Ukraine’s airspace is a surprising lapse that has given outgunned Ukrainian forces a chance to slow the advance of Russian ground forces. Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, escalating worries 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z Russian ground forces began moving in from Belarus around noon. Path to war in Ukraine was laid in months of plans, warnings 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z But Russia has fewer active ground forces and reserves to fall back on than the coalition did, if — when — things sour. Op-Ed: Russia's got 'shock and awe' down, but can Putin outlast Ukraine's resistance? 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Images also showed a large deployment of ground forces with several hundred vehicles in convoy position in several fields. Images show new deployments of forces, 150 helicopters in southern Belarus - Maxar 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Russian ground forces soon captured the Chernobyl nuclear site north of Kyiv, the capital, and other Russian troops were seen moving on Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city to the east. EXPLAINER: Deciding when to use ‘invasion’ label in Ukraine 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Russian jets hit major Ukrainian cities and ground forces crossed into Ukrainian territory on multiple fronts. Wall Street has a roller-coaster day after Russia invades Ukraine 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The official said Russian ground forces began to move in to Ukraine from Belarus around 5 a.m. Live updates: Ukraine leader says Russians checked outside Kyiv 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Russian military jets bombed numerous cities across the country, as Mr. Putin’s ground forces stormed Ukraine’s border from multiple fronts on Ukraine’s eastern border. John Kerry urges Putin to not let Ukraine invasion distract from combating climate change 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The economic shocks are rippling out after Russia on Thursday launched a massive, coordinated attack on Ukraine, with Russian jets reportedly hitting major Ukrainian cities and ground forces crossing into Ukrainian territory on multiple fronts. Stock futures down as Russia invades Ukraine; oil prices reach $100 per barrel 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z As the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan wound down, U.S. administrations focused defense budget cuts on the Army and ground forces on the theory that new forms of war would dominate future conflicts. 5,000 miles away but hitting home: How Russia’s advance on Ukraine is rattling Americans 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z A U.S. military official said an estimated 40% to 50% of those ground forces have moved into attack positions closer to the border. Shelling in east Ukraine, Russia nuclear drill raise tension 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Western fears focus on an estimated 150,000 Russian troops — including about 60% of Russia’s overall ground forces — posted around Ukraine’s borders. Russia to stage nuclear drills with Ukraine tensions high 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Western fears focus on an estimated 150,000 Russian troops — including about 60% of Russia’s overall ground forces — concentrated near Ukraine’s borders. Russia to stage massive nuclear drills amid Ukraine standoff 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Washington and major European powers have also said they will not send ground forces to defend Ukraine against the Russians — something they would have had to do if Ukraine was part of NATO. Analysis | How joining NATO and the E.U. became Ukraine’s unattainable dream 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Western fears focus on an estimated 150,000 Russian troops — about 60% of Russia’s overall ground forces — posted around Ukraine’s borders. Allies watch for Kremlin attempt to justify Ukraine invasion 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z At an airfield in Belarus, a new unit of nearly 20 attack helicopters had been deployed, but significant troop and ground forces units recently deployed there had departed and were unaccounted for, Maxar said. Images show Russian military activity near Ukraine still high - satellite firm 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The size of the withdrawal remains unclear and may involve only a fraction of Russia’s forces at the Ukrainian border, which western officials estimate at more than 60% of the country’s ground forces. Boris Johnson warns threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine remains but hopes for ‘diplomatic opening’ – UK politics live 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Moscow casts the conflict in east Ukraine as a civil war, but Ukraine and the West say Russia helps the separatists with its own ground forces, something Moscow denies. Russia's parliament asks Putin to recognise breakaway east Ukrainian regions 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z The images also captured the departure of multiple ground forces units from existing garrisons along with other combat units seen in convoy formation, Maxar said. Images show new Russian military activity near Ukraine - satellite company 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z The photos taken over a 48-hour period also show ground forces leaving their garrisons and combat units moving into convoy formation. Russia says it’s ready to keep talking about Ukraine crisis 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Such helicopters would be used to provide close air support for any ground forces used in an invasion. U.S. Pulls Most Diplomats From Kyiv as Tensions Mount 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Hundreds of inmates were killed over 10 days as the Syrian Democratic Forces and American ground forces fought to retake control of the prison from the terrorist group. Teenage Inmates in Syria Lack Food and Medicine, Aid Group Says 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z It largely withdrew its ground forces from the conflict in 2019 as the war stalemated and the coalition faced widespread international criticism for airstrikes killing civilians. Analysis: As Mideast wars encroach on UAE, US gets drawn in 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z The U.S.-led coalition bombed the militants from the air, damaging the prison, and deployed ground forces to try to hold the perimeter. Islamic State militants still holed up in Syrian prison, Kurdish-led forces admit 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Some analysts say an amphibious landing by Russian troops would be extremely difficult and the naval forces may be a "feint" to draw Ukrainian ground forces away from more likely routes of attack on land. Ukraine: How big is Russia's military build-up? 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Coalition ground forces were also present, using armored vehicles to support the SDF as it fanned out around the prison to make the perimeter impermeable. U.S.-backed Syrian forces announce defeat of Islamic State in prison standoff 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The Pentagon said that the coalition had moved in armored Bradley fighting vehicles to back the S.D.F. forces, indicating for the first time that U.S. ground forces were involved in the fight. U.S. Troops Join Assault on Prison Where ISIS Holds Hostage Hundreds of Boys 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z It will also have the ability to hand off critical information to ships, aircraft and ground forces, enabling them to fire their own missiles at incoming threats. Hypersonic Weapons Can’t Hide from New Eyes in Space 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z While aviation assets would be critical to protecting ground troops during the invasion, the logistics units would be needed to support the ground forces in the event Mr. Putin orders his forces across the border. Russia Positioning Helicopters, in Possible Sign of Ukraine Plans 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z “Fire behavior is now so extreme that, because of safety concerns, the community is limited in terms of what fires it can suppress with ground forces alone.” This Isn’t the California I Married 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z That plane is equipped to provide intelligence on ground forces. Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z The cell used tips from allied ground forces, secret electronic intercepts, drone cameras and other information to find enemy targets, then hit them with munitions from drones or called in strikes from other coalition aircraft. Civilian Deaths Mounted as Secret Unit Pounded ISIS 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z In July he called the air force a "support arm" for ground forces, triggering a public airing of differences with the chief of the air force. Indian armed forces head Rawat led path-breaking reforms at time of fatal crash 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Five minutes later, when ground forces saw people fleeing the blast site, the F-15E dropped two 2,000-pound bombs on the survivors. How the U.S. hid an airstrike that killed dozens of civilians in Syria 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z The presence of the U.S. forces, who are training both Taiwanese maritime and ground forces, was first disclosed by a report in The Wall Street Journal. Senate Republicans press for briefings on U.S. strategy amid rising China tensions 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z After flying there with 16 aircraft as their military’s ground forces crumbled before the advancing Taliban, the Afghans say they had their phones taken away. Exclusive-Echoes, uncertainty as Afghan pilots await U.S. help in Tajikistan 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Talon Anvil focused in on a building and typed in the chat that a tip from ground forces indicated that the building was an enemy training center. Civilian Deaths Mounted as Secret Unit Pounded ISIS 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z The small but professional Afghan air force provided air support to beleaguered Afghan ground forces, and also supplied and evacuated hundreds of outposts and bases across the country during the final months of fighting. Afghan Pilots Who Sought Safety in Uzbekistan Transfer to U.S. Base 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z “There weren’t any more ground forces. We fought until the last moment,” the pilot said. Exclusive-'They'll kill us' - Afghan pilots held at Uzbek camp fear deadly homecoming 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Air Force, with American ground forces protecting the airfield. Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z U.S. presidents, reluctant to deploy big conventional ground forces, are likely to rely even more on the SEALs in future years. Review | Are the Navy SEALs actually awful at their jobs? 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z The growing lack of trust between ground forces and ordinary Afghans meant that US forces couldn't tell the truth from the lies. Bilal Sarwary: 'In the city I loved, suddenly nowhere was safe' 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z The U.S. is continuing to launch airstrikes from other locations in the region to try to help Afghan ground forces knock back Taliban fighters emboldened by the U.S. withdrawal. US signals no change in airstrikes as Afghan Taliban advance 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z "In 100 hours, U.S. and allied ground forces in Iraq and Kuwait decisively defeated a battle-hardened and dangerous enemy," the Army says. Marine on mission to honor US forces with National Desert Storm, Desert Shield War Memorial 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z As a result troops are not getting reinforced and resupplied, as aircraft are being used to aid ground forces overwhelmed in relentless battles with the Taliban. Hospital bombed in southern Afghanistan as battles rage 2021-07-31T04:00:00Z But the capabilities of those ground forces are uneven, resulting in government advances that often rapidly evaporate. In a city besieged by the Taliban, Afghan military advances disappear with forces stretched thin U.S. officials have urged the Afghans to make use of their own combat aircraft, as well as their U.S.-trained ground forces. US launched several airstrikes in support of Afghan forces 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z The French army said on Monday a number of residents and its solders were taken to hospital for treatment and air support was sent to help the ground forces in the area. Suicide bomber wounds French troops in central Mali 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z “We planted again, but in 2014 they were bulldozed,” he said, referring to clearing operations by Israeli ground forces. After unending conflicts, Gazans wrestle with rebuilding — and whether it’s worth it 2021-06-05T04:00:00Z Also unclear is whether the U.S. will provide air power in support of Afghan ground forces from bases outside the country. EXPLAINER: Much about US pullout from Afghanistan is unclear 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z In the 2014 conflict, when Israeli ground forces went into Gaza, there were numerous attempts to implement a ceasefire before hostilities finally stopped. Israel-Gaza: The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z Conricus denied that the military engaged in a deliberate deception when it tweeted falsely Friday that ground forces were engaging in Gaza, calling it “an honest mistake.” Media demand Israel explain destruction of news offices 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z Some took that to mean ground forces were in Gaza, while others interpreted it to mean they were firing at Gaza. Israel told the media it had ground forces in Gaza; then it changed the story 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Just after midnight, the Israeli military announced that air and ground forces were attacking in the Gaza Strip, but the extent of the operation remained unclear. Israeli forces escalate campaign in Gaza with tanks, artillery, planes; Hamas launches rockets 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z As hostilities entered their fifth day, with no sign of abating, the Israeli military said in a statement shortly after midnight that air and ground forces were attacking the Hamas-run enclave. Israel fires artillery into Gaza, Palestinian rocket attacks persist 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z The Defense Department’s 2020 report on China’s military power, said China has likely considered adding military facilities to support its naval, air and ground forces in Angola, among other locations. General: China’s Africa outreach poses threat from Atlantic 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z The Marines will be operating from international waters with short periods ashore with local allies and partners, thus reducing the need for heavy ground forces or large land-based aviation forces. A new mission for the Marines 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z It was the first aircraft designed for close support of ground forces, the newspaper reported. Arizona representative introduces bill to keep A-10 alive 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Iraq supplied the ground forces while U.S. aircraft struck the group from above. Pentagon ramps up attacks on resurgent ISIS: ‘It is not defeated’ 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z He showed a map of Lebanon that he said includes ground forces, missiles and launching sites set up by Iranian proxy forces along the border. Israeli minister says has list of Iran-backed targets 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z The systems were expected to be among the most valuable pieces that Wagner brought to the fight, protecting Hifter’s ground forces from aerial attack as they advanced toward Tripoli across flat, exposed terrain. Libya risks losing control of its destiny as planeloads of fighters and arms flood the country The report by the Islamic Republic News Agency quoted the chief of the army's ground forces as saying that the missile's range was about 185 miles. World Digest: Feb. 14, 2021 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Without the presence of U.S. forces nearby to provide support like medical evacuations or airstrikes, Afghan ground forces will be less likely to launch operations, allowing the Taliban to become stronger, he said. The United States has closed at least 10 bases around Afghanistan. But drawdown details remain murky. 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z It was only after a series of punishing U.S. airstrikes that Afghan ground forces were able to retake the territory, Afghan officials said. The Taliban is on the offensive. Keeping the militants at bay: U.S. airstrikes, even as bases close and troops leave. 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Sunday it deployed units of its ground forces to the border near the area of the conflict, the country’s state radio reported. New cease-fire announced in 4-week Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z A theoretical Russian move into Eastern Europe or a North Korean invasion of its southern neighbor are instances where major ground forces and the tanks needed to move and protect them would be crucial. The mighty tank struggles to find a place on the modern battlefield 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z The military says air support for ground forces is increasingly required in urban combat areas. Judge grounds US Air Force urban training plans in Idaho 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z The report said units from the navy, air force and ground forces participated in the maneuver in the Gulf of Oman. Iran’s army begins drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z He noted that during the recent exercises, helicopters and ground troops fired missiles normally used against armored ground forces at targets offshore — a demonstration of adapting tactics for the most likely threat, he said. With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, chief of the Guard’s ground forces, said that Iran would not accept any action that “violates” the security and peace of Iranian people in the region. New cease-fire announced in 4-week Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z “Russia no longer feels bound by its PNI pledge to eliminate and cease production of all nuclear warheads for the ground forces,” the report states. Large-scale Russian treaty violations revealed on eve of new talks 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z This means they can perform near real-time analytics on the information and quickly inform friendly ground forces. Army pursues ground-air 'drone-to-drone' unmanned system war teaming 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z U.S. air power backing Afghan ground troops led the offensive, but U.S. officials described the role of Taliban ground forces — with whom they did not directly coordinate — as critical at that time. Clashing assessments of links between Taliban and Islamic State point to problems for Afghanistan’s peace process 2020-05-30T04:00:00Z Of these, two were aviation units and, among the ground forces, one was headed for Europe, another for Kuwait. The coming of a social-distancing version of war 2020-05-30T04:00:00Z The new GPS-guided “shaped charge” Excalibur round brings extremely significant tactical and strategic advantages for attacking ground forces, by engineering a special armor-destroying warhead. Army builds new 18.6-mile range tank killing weapon 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Enemy drones, even low-tech ones, are not only widely available but extremely dangerous to ground forces in today’s modern warfare threat environment. Army flying explosive gets new warhead and radar to destroy drones 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z The government of the West African nation said the army used air and ground forces to kill the fighters and destroy a large number of vehicles. World Digest: March 17, 2020 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z Finally, as Martin described, an ability to hit enemy drones and helicopters from ground-fire artillery positions at long ranges enable advancing ground forces to protect their air space and thwart any approaching air attack. New helicopter-killing Army artillery cannon destroys target at 39.8 miles 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z The government says the army used air and ground forces to fight back, killing at least 50 fighters and destroying a large number of vehicles. Niger says army kills 50 Boko Haram extremists after attack 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z “Anyone who wants to stop Assad and his Shia mercenaries is welcome to,” said İbrahim Muezzin, on the outskirts of Ariha, a hillside town that was abandoned last month as regime ground forces approached. Hounded by war, can Idlib's desperate civilians outrun final assault? 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z Turkey retaliated by shooting down three Syrian warplanes in a week and inflicted heavy losses on ground forces. Russia and Turkey agree to cease-fire in Syria’s Idlib province 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Ankara retaliated by shooting down three Syrian warplanes and inflicting losses on Syrian ground forces in recent days. Russia’s Putin and Turkey’s Erdogan head for talks with major Syria rift between them 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z In Egypt’s surprise attack on Israeli forces in 1973, the air force under General Mubarak mounted strikes against targets in support of Egyptian ground forces crossing the Suez Canal to the Sinai Peninsula. Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian Leader Ousted in Arab Spring, Dies at 91 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z They were told to expect an unprecedented attack on U.S. ground forces from neighboring Iran involving ballistic missiles. U.S. commanders at al-Asad base believe Iranian missile barrage was designed to kill 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z And the Islamic State had been defeated in Syria and Iraq thanks, in part, to ground forces he had overseen, one area where he and the United States shared interests. Seven Days in January: How Trump Pushed U.S. and Iran to the Brink of War 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z He pledged to end “forever wars,” but did not rule out military force, and made clear he values small-scale operations of special forces, while being more skeptical of larger, extended missions of ground forces. Biden’s foreign policy prowess tested by Iran tensions 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z On a number of occasions, Americans were hitting Islamic State targets on the ground while General Suleimani was directing ground forces against the militants. Qassim Suleimani, Master of Iran’s Intrigue, Built a Shiite Axis of Power in Mideast 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z The scenario might be unlikely, it acknowledges, but UK ground forces would be "comprehensively outgunned and outranged", leaving enemy artillery free to defeat UK units. News Daily: Your five-minute briefing 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z The two helicopters, a Tiger and a Cougar, were providing assistance to ground forces engaged in the counterterrorism operation, France’s Defense Ministry said in a statement. Helicopter crash kills 13 French soldiers during operation in Mali 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Top pro-government commanders and officials said that if U.S. counterterrorism ground forces were still in Libya, efforts to battle the Islamic State would be more effective. Libya’s civil war creates opening for ISIS return as counterterrorism effort falters 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Conventional ground forces and special operations forces got much more experienced and that happened very quickly. Who fights our "forever wars"? Pulitzer-winner C.J. Chivers on the true cost of Iraq and Afghanistan 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z If executed correctly, the A2AD approach could keep U.S. ships, planes, drones and ground forces away from the fight. Army counters rising China threat with ‘game changing’ super cannon 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z American forces are providing intelligence and air support to Afghan ground forces, largely focusing on neighboring Kunduz and Badakhshan provinces, which are home to larger numbers of Taliban fighters and the insurgents’ elite units. After dodging a Taliban assault, northeast Afghanistan braces for resurgence 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The risk of confrontation with the medley of different ground forces — both state-led and proxy — is undoubtedly higher than it was several weeks ago. How the U.S. Military Will Carry Out a Hasty, Risky Withdrawal From Syria 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z The Syrian Kurds were the most effective ground forces battling IS. US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Despite denials, it is clear from the White House statement issued on 6 October that Donald Trump rashly agreed to Erdoğan’s invasion, without consulting his allies, and facilitated it by withdrawing ground forces. Erdogan has managed the unthinkable: uniting all the other Middle East rivals 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z One official said that United States warplanes and surveillance aircraft remained in the area to defend the remaining American ground forces in northeast Syria, but said they would not contest Turkish warplanes attacking Kurdish positions. Turkey Launches Offensive Against U.S.-Backed Syrian Militia 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z Some Turkish ground forces moved into Syria after nightfall. Turkey launches offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in northern Syria 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z One official said that U.S. warplanes and surveillance aircraft remained in the area to defend the remaining U.S. ground forces in northeast Syria but said they would not contest Turkish warplanes attacking Kurdish positions. Days After Trump’s Green Light, Turkey Strikes a U.S. Ally in Syria 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z The UAE said it was pulling its ground forces from southern Yemen, a move some analysts interpret as a signal that the Emiratis no longer agreed with the Saudis’ hard-line approach to Iran. Six reasons the crisis in Yemen’s south matters 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z For this reason, Army warfare strategies include forward operating drones, air fires and mechanized ground forces moving alongside infantry. Army sets sights on lasers for infantry troops 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Military strategists hoped Operation Market Garden would end the war by Christmas by providing a springboard for ground forces into Germany’s industrial heartland. From D-Day to Nazi defeat: Marking World War II milestones 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z While these objectives are of course still important, the currently emerging cross-domain doctrine is based upon the reality that modern air and ground forces are more dispersed - and therefore more threatening in some respects. Army refines wargames for multi-domain combat 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z "We see them for the first time actually designing their own aircraft carrier. We see them doing a lot of work in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, quantum -- modernizing the ground forces." Amid Trump diplomacy, US intel official recently questioned North Korea's intent, emphasized 'ground truth' 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z The drill included the air force, navy and ground forces. John Bolton, Benjamin Netanyahu confer amid rising tensions between U.S., Iran 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z Facing up to this reality, last year Saudi Arabia decided to deploy significant ground forces across the border – and here too, the British have joined the mission. ‘The Saudis couldn’t do it without us’: the UK’s true role in Yemen’s deadly war 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z “Russia is adding new military capabilities to its existing stockpile of non-strategic nuclear weapons including those employed by ships, aircraft and ground forces,” Gen. Ashley said. Robert P. Ashley, Defense Intelligence Agency chief, warns of Russian, Chinese nuclear efforts 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Those tanks themselves could each be equipped with a small drone that can be launched in seconds, enabling technology-driven ground forces to conduct their own aerial surveillance. Special Operations Forces Industry Conference reveals future of warfare 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z AC-130 gunship attacked a hospital run by the charity Doctors Without Borders, killing 42 people, after receiving confused or unclear target information from Afghan ground forces. In southern Afghanistan, U.S. airstrikes kill up to 18 members of Afghan forces 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z The United States has significant naval, air and ground forces already deployed in the Middle East. In message to Iran, White House announces new military assets in Middle East 2019-05-05T04:00:00Z In May 2018, an unknown number of British troops were sent to Yemen to assist Saudi ground forces. ‘The Saudis couldn’t do it without us’: the UK’s true role in Yemen’s deadly war 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z While these objectives are of course still important, the currently emerging Air-Land cross-domain doctrine is based upon the reality that modern air and ground forces are more dispersed - and therefore more threatening. Army and Air Force draft new combined 'war attack plan' 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z Until recently, he served as the head of the military’s ground forces and was instrumental in sending Sudanese troops to Yemen’s civil war to fight on the side of the Saudi-backed government. Sudan’s defense minister, who ousted nation’s longtime leader, resigns just one day after takeover 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z The Russia-Turkey relationship tightened as the United States expanded its relationship with Syrian Kurdish fighters who led ground forces in the U.S. offensive against the Islamic State in Syria. U.S. suspends Turkey’s participation in F-35 fighter program over Ankara’s purchase of Russian system 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z The commander of the army’s ground forces told state television that 20 of their helicopters were deployed to flooded areas to evacuate villagers. Iran says U.S. sanctions have helped slow flood aid 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z He says the ground forces will practice new offensive tactics. Iran holds infantry drill involving 12,000 troops 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z This month, Russian ground forces also began patrols on the western side of Manbij. Killing of 4 Americans in Syria throws spotlight on Trump’s policy 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Backed up by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes, artillery and advisers and equipment, U.S.-supported ground forces in Iraq and Syria clawed back towns and cities from the jihadists. How Trump slowed rush for Syria exits after huddle in Iraq 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z Residents near border crossings that are typically used by U.S. forces going in and out of Syria from Iraq said they had seen no obvious or large-scale movement of U.S. ground forces on Friday. U.S.-led coalition says it has started Syria withdrawal 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z The U.S. could strike suspected Islamic State sites and ground forces in neighboring countries could support and train local forces. Pentagon Pushes Forward on Syria Pullout 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z He committed to ongoing airstrikes against Isis but did not directly address Trump’s decision to withdraw 2,000 US ground forces from eastern Syria. US will expel every last Iranian boot from Syria, says Mike Pompeo 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z Vince Lombardi came to the Packers a year after Taylor, and the coach had his man to lead his ground forces. Sports mourns 1960s touchstones: Mikita, Taylor, McCovey 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, the commander of ground forces of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, at a news conference in Tehran. U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria is ‘a dream come true for the Iranians’ 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z U.S. military personnel worked closely with Iraqi ground forces, helping to coordinate troop movements and airstrikes. Trump’s decision on Syria is worrying allies in Iraq and emboldening opponents 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The decision has rattled Washington’s Kurdish allies, who are its most reliable partner in Syria and among the most effective ground forces battling the IS group. The Latest: US ally in Syria says IS not yet defeated 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The Islamic State, also known as ISIS, continues to fiercely defend its remaining strongholds in Syria against relentless attacks by Kurdish and Syrian ground forces and U.S. warplanes. Islamic State still deadly in Iraq and Syria, despite what Trump says 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z In the years that followed, the U.S. began partnering with Syrian ground forces to fight the extremists. Official says US to withdraw all American troops in Syria 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z When ground forces eventually invaded Iraq, the war was over in 100 hours. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z But the ground forces were not aware of any civilians in or near the compound. At least 30 Afghan civilians killed in US air strike in Helmand province 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria has rattled Washington’s Kurdish allies, who are its most reliable partner in Syria and among the most effective ground forces battling the Islamic State group. The Latest: US ally in Syria says IS not yet defeated 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The Army and Marine Corps increasingly have trained ground forces in Alaska. The new Arctic Frontier 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z The list included equipment and training for ground forces, major weapons systems such as the S-400 antimissile defense system along with reconnaissance ships, and electronic warfare and other intelligence equipment. Trump calls Saudi Arabia a ‘great ally,’ discounts crown prince’s responsibility for Khashoggi’s death 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z It would also abandon local fighters who have been the United States’ strongest allied ground forces against the Islamic State in Syria. Two Years In, Trump Struggles to Master Role of Military Commander 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z By staying concealed, snipers are able to play an incredibly important role protecting the ground forces in a wide range of ways. Army sets sights on new sniper camouflage 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Impatient for aggressive action in Vietnam, the secretary misled and even lied to his boss as he relentlessly called for committing U.S. ground forces in the South and bombing the North. Review | The many flaws and failures of the United States in the Vietnam War 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Hopefully, French FDP will be approved and available to widely ship to ground forces as soon as early next year. Exciting new medical 'silver bullets' will save military lives 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Trump, in rushing thousands of ground forces to the southern border to stop an imaginary “invasion,” is thus attempting to delegitimize those who oppose this agitprop. How far-right conspiracy theories about “cultural Marxism” fueled the Pittsburgh massacre 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z For all the bombs being dropped on Yemen, the Saudis lack the ability to push the Houthis back from the border; instead, Houthi combat squads regularly attack and rout Saudi ground forces inside the kingdom. How the War in Yemen Became a Bloody Stalemate — and the Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z Snipers regularly save the lives of U.S. ground forces by spotting a threat and stopping it before their teammates on the ground are hurt by the enemy combatant. Army sets sights on new sniper camouflage 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Does the Army think the 5th-Gen stealth fighter would bring substantial value to targeting and attacking enemy ground forces in close proximity to advancing infantry? The US Army wants the F-35 for close air support 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Its ground forces stretched as they fight insurgents in about two dozen of the country’s 34 provinces, the Afghan government relies heavily on airstrikes to push back against Taliban gains. Airstrikes Are Killing More Civilians in Afghanistan, U.N. Warns 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Several air and ground forces were on the scene and more were on the way. California wildfire shuts I-5, prompts new evacuations 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z When a combination of U.S. airstrikes and Afghan rebel ground forces drove the Taliban from power in November 2001, ending five years of repressive rule, Haqqani was nowhere to be found. Former U.S. ally turned implacable foe dies in Afghanistan, Taliban announces 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z Unlike earlier years when U.S. troops spearheaded combat operations, the role of U.S. ground forces is now primarily aimed at enabling local troops, making their performance a central metric for U.S. success. New general takes over in Afghanistan amid questions about the U.S. military’s future there 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z The self-defence forces plan to increase the number of women serving in the air, sea and ground forces to 9% by 2030. Woman flies fighter plane through Japan air force's glass ceiling 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z China, it says, is transforming its ground forces to "fight and win." China 'training for strikes' on US targets 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z And with information-age technologies penetrating further into military operations, even the Army’s ground forces rely on support from beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Here are the companies that could profit from Trump’s Space Force 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z In the city, government forces, supported by American military airstrikes and some American ground forces, continued on Monday to hold government buildings, the Police Headquarters and prison, and military bases. As Taliban Fight for Ghazni City in Afghanistan, Nearby Districts Fall 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z He confirmed, however, that no American forward air-controller was on the ground to direct the airstrike, as would normally be the case if American ground forces were involved. Were Victims Friend or Foe? U.S. Airstrike Leads to New Dispute with Afghan Allies 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z This information feed also extends to other manned aircraft, to reconnaissance drones and to ground forces. Tomorrow’s squadron leaders will be accompanied by drones 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Emirati forces are leading ground forces mixed with their own troops, irregular militiamen and soldiers backing Yemen’s exiled government. Yemeni officials say fighting rages around Hodeida airport 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z The sheer volume of air and ground forces being poured into the Hodeidah operation by the Saudi military coalition marks one of the largest offensives undertaken against the Houthi separatists since 2015. Saudis, allies launch long-awaited, high-risk assault on key Yemeni port 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z IRNA’s Sunday report quotes Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, chief of the Guard’s ground forces, as saying that his forces also injured another three suspects in the incident Saturday. Iran kills 6 terrorism suspects near Iraqi border: report 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z Emirati ground forces are about nine miles from Hodeida, and the UAE government told U.S. officials that they will not move forward. Despite U.S. warnings, Yemeni forces backed by UAE advance toward crucial port 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z The Chinese, which formed the main ground forces of the Communist North and occupied most of the front-line area, staged a major attack on April 16, followed by an Allied counterattack the next day. Joseph Clemons Jr., hero of Pork Chop Hill, dies at 90 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z The combination of Russian airpower and Iranian ground forces turned the tide, leading to today’s declaration. Syria Regains Control of Damascus, After Seven Years of Fighting 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z Martin L. O’Donnell, said Afghan ground forces, backed by Afghan and U.S. fighter aircraft, were “on the offensive.” Taliban Attack Tests Afghan Forces Near Iran Border 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Last week, they announced the closing of America’s ground forces command in Iraq, which had been active since 2014. U.S. Takes a Risk: Old Iraqi Enemies Are Now Allies 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z The U.S. -led coalition supported Iraqi ground forces and Syrian fighters known as the Syrian Democratic Forces in the more than three-year war against IS. Iraqi forces capture 5 top IS leaders in cross-border raid 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z The U.S. -led coalition supported Iraqi ground forces and Syrian fighters known as the Syrian Democratic Forces in the more than three- year war against IS. Iraqi forces capture 5 top IS leaders in cross-border raid 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z But sending American ground forces to the border is a marked escalation of Western assistance to target Houthi fighters who are deep in Yemen. Army Special Forces Secretly Help Saudis Combat Threat From Yemen Rebels 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z But sending U.S. ground forces to the border is a marked escalation of Western assistance to target Houthi fighters who are deep in Yemen. U.S. Green Berets secretly helping Saudis combat threat from Yemen rebels 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z BAGHDAD—The U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State closed down the headquarters for its ground forces in Baghdad on Monday, signaling the end of major combat operations in Iraq ahead of next month’s election. U.S.-Led Coalition Signals End of Major Combat Operations in Iraq 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z With Iran and proxy Shiite militias providing the ground forces, Syrian rebels were pushed back. Syria through the Russia prism 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z It doesn’t make sense for them to shift their ground forces when they have trouble securing their own border.” Syria: US in talks over Arab force to replace American troops 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z The New York can launch transport helicopters and landing craft loaded with Marines, but sending in ground forces is highly unlikely, officials said. Trump Weighs More Robust Military Strike Against Syria 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Any military response that would involve significant U.S. ground forces remains unlikely. Trump says U.S. will decide on response to ‘atrocious’ attack in Syria in 24 to 48 hours 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z He can see that China is building global naval and air power and modernized ground forces that represent a clear threat to their very worried neighbors. A 4-star general explains why John Bolton ‘scares the hell out of many of us’ 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z Armando E. Fiterre, commander of the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group based at Kandahar Air Field, emphasized the importance of the Black Hawks on the battlefield supporting Afghan ground forces anywhere in the country. Afghanis soon to fly missions with Black Hawks from US 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z They have ground forces in Syria, and taking control. U.S. Taking Negotiations ‘One Week at a Time’ on Expiring Iran Deal 2018-03-21T04:00:00Z Heavily backed by Russian air support and Iranian ground forces, Syria is in a different league than adversaries in other places where the United States is at war. Trump Weighs More Robust Military Strike Against Syria 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z The chief of Israel’s ground forces recommended the Chinooks to the air force, which operates all of the country’s military aircraft, Boeing Israel President David Ivry told Reuters. Boeing says Israel may opt for Chinooks over Sikorsky choppers 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z They maintain a symbiotic military relationship as well, with Russia owning the skies while Iran fields around 60,000 fighters who form the spine of the regime’s ground forces. Russia’s Greatest Problem in Syria: Its Ally, President Assad 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z By 2030, the SDF plans to increase the combined number of women serving in the air sea and ground forces to 9 percent of the total from 6 percent, or 14,000 people now. Japan's navy appoints first woman to command warship squadron 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z Turkish ground forces and its allies are capturing towns in Afrin as part of an offensive launched in January to create a buffer zone between the Turkish border and the YPG that controls the region. Turkey Steps Up Offensive Against Kurds in Northern Syria 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z Perhaps he calculates one final push by his ground forces will finish the rebels, before a ceasefire takes hold. Syria's return to bombing-as-usual is down to Russia | Simon Tisdall 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z The chief of Israel’s ground forces recommended the Chinooks to the air force, which operates all of the country’s military aircraft, Boeing Israel President David Ivry told Reuters. Boeing says Israel may opt for Chinooks over Sikorsky choppers 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z The Prigozhin-linked mercenary company Wagner apparently provides the ground forces to help achieve that goal, working under contract with the Syrian government. Putin ally contacted Kremlin, Syria before and after attack on U.S. troops, reports say 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z By 2030, the SDF plans to increase the combined number of women serving in the air sea and ground forces to 9 percent of the total from 6 percent, or 14,000 people now. Japan's navy appoints first woman to command warship squadron 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z In the field, American warplanes and Kurdish-led ground forces are hunting for the roughly 1,000 remaining Islamic State fighters hiding along the Euphrates River valley near the border with Syria and Iraq. Defeated in Syria, ISIS Fighters Held in Camps Still Pose a Threat 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z “The next day, the ground forces were able to verify that it was a hut, with people living in it,” Hilbert says. The kill chain: inside the unit that tracks targets for US drone wars 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Khe Sanh was relieved by American ground forces that April, and the base was destroyed and abandoned in July, according to historians. This brave ex-chaplain is still haunted by the Vietnam War’s most desperate siege 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z Monday’s report says the air force and ground forces will also participate in the exercise in the Sea of Oman and parts of the Indian Ocean near the strait. Iran’s navy kicks off annual drill near key Strait of Hormuz 2018-01-21T05:00:00Z Prime Minister Yildirim was quoted by Turkish media as saying ground forces joined the operation by crossing into YPG-controlled territory on Sunday morning. Turkey says ground troops entered Syria 2018-01-21T05:00:00Z Much about the Turkish offensive, which the government dubbed “Operation Olive Branch,” remained unclear Saturday, including whether it would be accompanied by a substantial push by Turkish ground forces and allied rebel factions. Turkey launches airstrikes in Syria against U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters 2018-01-20T05:00:00Z Many will embed with beleaguered Afghan ground forces. A new U.S. air blitz in Afghanistan isn’t stopping for winter. But will it stop the Taliban? 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z They will be followed by Turkish ground forces. Why Turkey is poised to attack Kurdish enclave in Syria 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z The Kurds were indispensable as ground forces in the fight against ISIS, and they deserve some support in return. Saber-Rattling in Syria 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z His was the successful blueprint for the war, which limited the number of our ground forces and demanded that local forces do most of the fighting. Opinion | A War Trump Won 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z Part of the expansion plan includes developing the capability of the Special Mission Wing, a small aerial unit that provides transport and limited artillery support to elite ground forces. These are Afghanistan's best troops. The U.S. is backing a plan to create many more of them 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z U.S.-led coalition airstrikes are credited with fueling advances against the Islamic State by Iraqi and Syrian ground forces. World Digest: Nov. 30, 2017 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z Khogyani said an operation involving air and ground forces was begun to eliminate both insurgent groups from the area. Official: IS, Taliban battle in eastern Afghanistan 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z Russian air power and Iranian-allied ground forces, however, have sharply turned the situation to Assad’s advantage both on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. U.S. moves toward open-ended presence in Syria after Islamic State is routed 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Anti-Assad rebels, with a limited number of U.S. ground forces and coalition bombing support, now reside in the east closer to the Iraq border in areas once ruled by Islamic State. Iran’s Syria plan hints at Shiite ‘Red Crescent’ goal 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z U.S.-backed Arab and Kurdish ground forces declared victory on Friday after clearing Islamic State from Raqqa, the capital of what the jihadists once called their caliphate. After Victory in Raqqa 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z While the military action in Kirkuk on Monday and Tuesday was carried out under the banner of the Iraqi military, the ground forces included Iranian-backed Shiite militias. Struggle Over Kirkuk Puts the U.S. and Iran on the Same Side 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Instead, it finds the two ground forces that did most to expel Isis – armed, trained and supported by Washington – at each other’s throats, with tensions concentrated on the oil city of Kirkuk. Fears of new guerrilla war before Isis dream of caliphate is crushed 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Army Special Forces operative might still be hiding in the dense brush, rather than taken captive, and launched a massive search-and-rescue mission with aerial drones and other aircraft, as well as Nigerien ground forces. Missing U.S. commando found dead in Niger desert two days after deadly ambush 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z The aircraft, some as small as model airplanes, conduct reconnaissance missions to help Islamic State fighters attack American-backed ground forces. Pentagon Tests Lasers and Nets to Combat a Vexing Foe: ISIS Drones 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z This rapidly escalated in the mid-1960s when the US sent in thousands of air and ground forces. 'Time heals most wounds': Ken Burns returns to tell story of the Vietnam war 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z Officers from Iran coordinated the ground forces with the Syrian military and the Russian air force while Hezbollah provided Arabic-speaking field commanders, the fighters said. Hezbollah: Iran’s Middle East Agent, Emissary and Hammer 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z Suppiah says that golfers get wear and tear the same way most athletes do—from ground forces—and cites Newtonian law as the fundamental rational for training. Survival of the Fittest? - Golf Digest 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z They use encrypted phone lines to talk to intelligence analysts and radios to contact ground forces. Eyes in the sky: Inside the hunt for Islamic State fighters in Syria 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z In 1991, six weeks of air attacks enabled U.S. ground forces to finish Iraq’s army in 100 hours. Opinion | Weapon technology has been stalled for decades. That’s about to change. 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z Russia would be responsible for keeping Assad and allied ground forces within the cease-fire’s parameters, and both sides would be responsible for ensuring the free movement of humanitarian assistance to civilians. U.S., Russia agree to collaborate on backing cease-fire in southwest Syria 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, military aircraft dropped bombs on the town while ground forces tried to advance from house to house. Philippine troops arrest Marawi militants' 'main financier' 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Gen. Sergei Surovikin, to reach an agreement for a way to separate the Syrian government ground forces, and the Iranian militias that fight with them, from the fighters backed by the American-led coalition. U.S.-Backed Forces Close to Trapping ISIS Holdouts in Raqqa 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z U.S. drone pilots now routinely launch missiles at what the Pentagon calls “danger-close” distances to proxy ground forces fighting Islamic State in densely populated cities. Eyes in the sky: Inside the hunt for Islamic State fighters in Syria 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson sent in thousands of air and ground forces in what was initially a popular move. Ken Burns returns to take on Vietnam – 'a war we have consciously ignored' 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z Gen. Joseph Martin, commander of ground forces for the coalition, said in a statement. ISIS blows up historic mosque in Mosul, Iraqi military says 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z An American F/A-18 shot down the Syrian government warplane south of the town of Tabhah on Sunday, after it dropped bombs near local ground forces supported by the United States. Russia Will Suspend Cooperation With U.S. on Syrian Airspace 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z After warning the Russians of the impending strikes, the ground forces continued their activity, the U.S. military said. U.S. shoots down drone in tense battle for no man's land in Syria 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, more mortars are being used by ground forces, and highly inaccurate improvised rockets are being fired by some Iraqi units. Civilian deaths from US-led strikes against Isis in Syria and Iraq rise sharply 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z The war games involve ground forces backed by about 50 ships and submarines and over 50 aircraft, and will run through June 16. Russia envoy says Moscow will respond to NATO buildup 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z The exercise involves maritime, air and ground forces from 14 nations, with some 50 ships and submarines and over 50 aircraft. US, European troops open massive navy Baltic Sea exercise 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z The planes are heavily used in combat zones for surveillance of ground forces and to target enemy positions. Boeing puts 737 up against small-business jets for $6.9B defense contract 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z The U.S. military launched the first airstrike May 18 against the ground forces. U.S. shoots down drone in tense battle for no man's land in Syria 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z At that point, senior IS fighters began to flee in greater numbers, the extremists’ command and control dissolved, defenses crumbled and Iraqi ground forces racked up a series of swift gains. Mosul siege extends IS fight in Iraq, puts civilians at risk 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z A full rescue effort was not launched until four days after the attack, because Iraqi ground forces said the area was too dangerous to send in search and rescue teams. US admits Mosul airstrikes were deadliest attacks in Iraq since 2003 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Five of the six members of the U.S. military killed by hostile fire this year were from one of the special operations ground forces: Navy SEALs, Army Delta Force or 75th Ranger Regiment. U.S. special operations forces face growing demands and increased risks 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z After warning the Russians of the impending strikes, the U.S. planes flew near the Syrian ground forces and fired a warning shot as a show of force, the officials said. U.S. airstrike hits pro-Assad forces in Syria 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z A statement by its regional force said air and ground forces were involved. French forces kill militants in Mali forest - BBC News 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Gen. Martin said the bloodshed would likely escalate as Iraqi ground forces and their coalition allies brace for the endgame in western Mosul. Mosul battle bogs down Iraq, U.S. coalition allies 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z The GBU-43/B, which has an explosive yield of more than 11 tons of TNT, was used after fighting intensified over the past week and US-backed ground forces struggled to advance on the area. US 'mother of all bombs' killed 90 Isis militants, say Afghan officials 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z But his greatest weakness is manpower: His ground forces, eroded by years of fighting, are simply too few to hold, much less advance, every front line. Why the Syrian Chemical Weapons Problem Is So Hard to Solve 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Moreover, Russia’s new place of power in the Mideast, including its Syrian bases, is defended by Iranian-led ground forces, making a rupture of the Moscow-Tehran alliance unthinkable for Mr. Putin. Opinion | The White House is getting smarter on Russia — but still has a lot to learn 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z United Nations ground forces began military action in Korea on July 5, 1950. The Best Bad Novel: “The Manchurian Candidate” 2003-09-08T04:00:00Z Among those who lost loved ones, resentment appears to be building toward the U.S.-led coalition and the ground forces it supports. Civilian casualties in Iraq, Syria undercut US victories 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z Increased US or allied air power would be required if President Donald Trump chooses to enforce “no fly” restrictions, and ground forces might also be needed to protect civilians in those areas. Rex Tillerson says US will set up safe zones for refugees from Isis 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z Increased U.S. or allied air power would be required if President Donald Trump chooses to enforce 'no fly' restrictions, and ground forces might also be needed to protect civilians in those areas. Tillerson pledges safe areas for refugees, more pressure on Islamic State 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z But his Pentagon has largely stuck with Barack Obama's strategy of supporting local ground forces, albeit with increased US military participation as the assault on Raqqa nears. Flight ban on laptops 'sparked by IS threat' - BBC News 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z The Foal Eagle exercise involves fighter jets, submarines and ground forces involved in a range of complex drills. Tillerson warns of possible military strike on North Korea 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z After more than two years of slow territorial victories against IS by Iraqi ground forces backed by U.S.-led coalition air power, western Mosul is the last significant urban area IS controls in Iraq. UN: If confirmed, chemical attacks in Mosul a war crime 2017-03-04T05:00:00Z |
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