88. Ukraine Strikes Russia's Black Sea Fleet

88. Ukraine Strikes Russia's Black Sea Fleet

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363. Oreshnik Over Lviv: Winter Strikes and the Shadow Fleet

As Ukraine slips from the international headlines in favour of turmoil in Venezuela and Iran, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David examine a week of "curious" developments and renewed escalation. With temperatures plunging to -14°C, Russia has intensified its campaign against Ukraine’s ...  Show more

362. Introducing - Battleground: Special Forces

In the premiere of a new series from Battleground, Patrick Bishop and Saul David dive into the high-stakes world of Special Forces to explore why these small bands of elite warriors have captured the global imagination. From the SAS and Delta Force to Sayeret Matkal, the duo stri ...  Show more

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