Russia is all set to intensify its military aggression in Ukraine, US and Nato officials who have been monitoring the war have warned. As per a report, the officials have said that Russia is ready to 'bombard cities into submission.'

Speaking to CNN, a senior western intelligence official said, "The heavier weapons are not just heavier in there in the weight, they're also heavier in terms of the damage that they can inflict. And they're far less discriminant. So, more casualties.”

Russia will be deploying up to 1,000 more mercenaries to Ukraine in the coming days. This will be done to strengthen the units which have been severely affected in the past few days, states the report.&nbsp;

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The official deemed this as a "crude approach."

Meanwhile, as tensions escalate, Russia's defence ministry said that Moscow has declared a partial ceasefire on Saturday to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha.&nbsp;

Creating humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians was agreed upon by Russian and Ukrainian officials during their second round of talks on Saturday.

Russia's defence ministry announced a ceasefire Saturday to allow residents of two besieged cities. "Today, March 5, from 10 am Moscow time, the Russian side declares a regime of silence and opens humanitarian corridors for the exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha," the ministry said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia is all set to intensify its military aggression in Ukraine, US and Nato officials who have been monitoring the war have warned. As per a report, the officials have said that Russia is ready to 'bombard cities into submission.

Russia is all set to intensify its military aggression in Ukraine, US and Nato officials who have been monitoring the war have warned. As per a report, the officials have said that Russia is ready to 'bombard cities into submission.' Speaking to CNN, a senior western intelligence official said, "The heavier weapons are not just heavier in there in the weight, they're also heavier in terms of the damage that they can inflict. And they're far less discriminant. So, more casualties.” Russia will be deploying up to 1,000 more mercenaries to Ukraine in the coming days. This will be done to strengthen the units which have been severely affected in the past few days, states the report. Also read | Ukraine crisis: Russia declares ceasefire in two Ukrainian cities for evacuations The official deemed this as a "crude approach." Meanwhile, as tensions escalate, Russia's defence ministry said that Moscow has declared a partial ceasefire on Saturday to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha. Creating humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians was agreed upon by Russian and Ukrainian officials during their second round of talks on Saturday. Russia's defence ministry announced a ceasefire Saturday to allow residents of two besieged cities. "Today, March 5, from 10 am Moscow time, the Russian side declares a regime of silence and opens humanitarian corridors for the exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha," the ministry said. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia all set to 'bombard' Ukrainian cities ‘into submission,' will deploy 1,000 more mercenaries: Report

As parts of southern India continue to face heavy rains, the Indian Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, police and fire services personnel are all pitching in to help with rescue efforts. Recently, parts of northern Bengaluru and Chennai were flooded due to unstoppable rains.&nbsp;

Many homes in the Manali suburb of Chennai were filled with water due to excess discharge from the Kosasthalaiyar river.&nbsp;

Earlier on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry for&nbsp;the next five days.

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"Light to moderate scattered/fairly widespread rainfall over Karnataka, Kerala &amp; Mahe and Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during next 5 days. Isolated heavy rainfall over Tamilnadu, Puducherry &amp; Karaikal and Kerala &amp; Mahe during next 5 days and over Coastal Karnataka on 21st Nov," IMD tweeted.

The weather department also predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on November 24 and 25.&nbsp;

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Boats have been deployed in some areas of northern Chennai to deal with the ongoing situation.&nbsp;

In Bengaluru, Allalasandra lake overflowed, flooding the surrounding areas. Several roads in northern Bengaluru were left heavily waterlogged. In Yelahanka, 153 mm of rain fell in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;

Not just Chennai and Bengaluru but rains have also taken a toll on the daily life in Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;

Five people, including two children, were killed after a building in Kadiri town in Anantapuramu district collapsed because of excessive rain. While the situation in Tirupati town remains serious, the scenario on the holy Tirumala Hills has improved. The

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has now allowed vehicular traffic on the ghat roads. Also, pilgrims were allowed to enter temples.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As parts of southern India continue to face heavy rains, the Indian Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, police and fire services personnel are all pitching in to help with rescue efforts.

As parts of southern India continue to face heavy rains, the Indian Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, police and fire services personnel are all pitching in to help with rescue efforts. Recently, parts of northern Bengaluru and Chennai were flooded due to unstoppable rains. Many homes in the Manali suburb of Chennai were filled with water due to excess discharge from the Kosasthalaiyar river. Earlier on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry for the next five days. @jnmet Jason heavy rain pouring on and off option,OFTEN POURING in Chennai today morning time 9 o'clock 35 minutes,Flooded in 60 years Arcot city(East India co started point city my native,Palar river in 60 years never seen like this flood)Thank you pic.twitter.com/K8CgwzP5Li — VRam (@2011UAE) November 22, 2021 × All about last night in Yelhanka. #BangaloreRain #flooding #BengaluruRains pic.twitter.com/E4KX30Fz9i — Kiran Teja (@TejaVuuu) November 22, 2021 × "Light to moderate scattered/fairly widespread rainfall over Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe and Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during next 5 days. Isolated heavy rainfall over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and Kerala & Mahe during next 5 days and over Coastal Karnataka on 21st Nov," IMD tweeted. The weather department also predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on November 24 and 25. Also read | At least 25 dead and dozens missing as heavy rains batter South India Boats have been deployed in some areas of northern Chennai to deal with the ongoing situation. In Bengaluru, Allalasandra lake overflowed, flooding the surrounding areas. Several roads in northern Bengaluru were left heavily waterlogged. In Yelahanka, 153 mm of rain fell in the last 24 hours. Not just Chennai and Bengaluru but rains have also taken a toll on the daily life in Andhra Pradesh. Five people, including two children, were killed after a building in Kadiri town in Anantapuramu district collapsed because of excessive rain. While the situation in Tirupati town remains serious, the scenario on the holy Tirumala Hills has improved. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has now allowed vehicular traffic on the ghat roads. Also, pilgrims were allowed to enter temples. (With inputs from agencies)

Torrential rains hit south Indian states; boats deployed to help people

In a hearty welcome, US Marines, who were deployed in Afghanistan, could be seen getting flanked by family and friends on their arrival at the home base on Sunday. &nbsp;

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These Marines belonged to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines Regiment. Nine Marines from their battalion had lost their lives while defending the Kabul airport in a suicide bomb attack, which killed at least 13 US service members and scores of Afghans on August 26. &nbsp;

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Although the media personnel were not given access to the returning service members or their families by the Marine Corps, some briefly spoke on their return. &nbsp;

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In order to protect the airport in the war-torn country, these Marines and other security personnel from the US carried out several operations. They screened people, maintained security, checked baggage and finally, evacuated thousands of people in just a few days. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Not just this, they also cared for several Afghan newborns while carrying out their duties. &nbsp; &nbsp;

It was one of the most chaotic US airlifts. In it, eventually 124,000 people were evacuated out of the country. It included US citizens, Afghans, who aided the US war effort and their families. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a hearty welcome, US Marines, who were deployed in Afghanistan, could be seen getting flanked by family and friends on their arrival at the home base on Sunday.

In a hearty welcome, US Marines, who were deployed in Afghanistan, could be seen getting flanked by family and friends on their arrival at the home base on Sunday. These Marines belonged to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines Regiment. Nine Marines from their battalion had lost their lives while defending the Kabul airport in a suicide bomb attack, which killed at least 13 US service members and scores of Afghans on August 26. Also Read: Progressives stand firm on priorities as infrastructure debate continues Although the media personnel were not given access to the returning service members or their families by the Marine Corps, some briefly spoke on their return. In order to protect the airport in the war-torn country, these Marines and other security personnel from the US carried out several operations. They screened people, maintained security, checked baggage and finally, evacuated thousands of people in just a few days. Also Read: Blinken faces an awkward visit to Paris, his ‘second home’ Not just this, they also cared for several Afghan newborns while carrying out their duties. It was one of the most chaotic US airlifts. In it, eventually 124,000 people were evacuated out of the country. It included US citizens, Afghans, who aided the US war effort and their families. (With inputs from agencies)

US Marines deployed in Afghanistan finally return home

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