Former Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster Anatoly Karpov, an outspoken critic of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, has awakened from a coma following a mysterious fall, according to Russian media. The newspaper Izvestia reported that there is now a “positive trend” in Karpov’s recovery. Additionally, Karpov’s wife, Natalya Bulanova, told the outlet …

By Friedrich Seiltgen Officers from the San Diego police department along with FBI Agents conducted raids using redacted warrants at several locations throughout San Diego County, California last week, residents said. The redactions included the location and the people being searched by the warrants, according to a CBS affiliate in San Diego. …

by Charles Nwoke MINNA, NIGERIA – Nigerian military troops have killed eight people believed to be members of the Islamic State terrorists after repelling what would have been bloody assault on a military base in Niger state Central Senatorial District, where many jihadists are being held.  According to two military …

By Safiullah Stanikzai and Soldier of Fortune A former Afghan Defense Ministry official has reiterated claims that Afghan commandos have been recruited to fight as mercenaries in Ukraine. Reports began circulating late last week that the shadowy Wagner group, a private Russian mercenary force with close ties to the Kremlin, is …

by Owen Thorne KYIV – Early this morning, Russian air attacks began across Ukraine. These attacks have beenanticipated in response to the losses inflicted on the Russian Navy at their base in Sevastopol inthe occupied Ukrainian territory of Crimea. With air raid sirens beginning around midnight wewitnessed waves of attacks …

The U.S. is considering sending Hawk missile systems to Ukraine. The Hawk dates back to 1959 and although it has been significantly updated through time. Here’s a look at the old yet effective system. Hawk missile system. Please leave this field emptySubscribe to the Soldier of Fortune Newsletter Enter your …

by Nadia Beard, RFE/RL KAZBEGI, Georgia — The picturesque road that climbs vertiginously through the Caucasus Mountains leads to Stepantsminda, a small town where traditionally the stylish hotels serve as a starting-off point for holidaymakers, hikers, and the more adventurous climbers. But if you drive farther, passing through Stepantsminda to …

Gunmen attacked a major Shi’ite holy site in the Iranian city of Shiraz on October 26, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens, the IRNA state news agency said. The attack took place as security forces clashed elsewhere in the country with protesters marking 40 days since the death …

By A.R. Fomenko Ukrainian forces took a bite out of another alligator this week, when anti-aircraft gunners shot down an additional Russian Ka-52 helicopter. Soldier of Fortune saw the helicopter go down on Monday in the Beryslav district of Kherson. It was the third Ka-52 alligator to be shot down …

Nigerian authorities have called for calm and vigilance after the U.S. Embassy in the capital, Abuja, issued a security alert warning of an elevated risk of terror attacks, specifically in Abuja. The embassy urged Americans in Nigeria to avoid nonessential travel and crowds, and to stay alert.The U.S. Embassy warned …