Operation Popeye was a covert military campaign conducted by the United States during the Vietnam War to extend the monsoon season over North Vietnam through cloud seeding. The objective was to disrupt enemy logistics by impeding troop movements and damaging crops and infrastructure. The operation was successful but caused harm to civilians and property and […]
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Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine? | Q&A
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia began in 2014 when pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych was ousted from power following months of protests in Ukraine. In response, Russia annexed Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula on the Black Sea, and supported separatist movements in eastern Ukraine. The annexation of Crimea was based on several factors, including historical and […]