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Hundreds of British paratroopers jump into Germany in 'biggest drop since Second World War' to prepare for Putin

Some 600 paratroopers, most from 3 Para, leapt 800ft from four RAF A400M Atlas planes over the Sennelager training area alongside about 100 French marine paratroopers. The jump capped Exercise Rhino Titan, seven weeks of war games involving roughly 2,500 troops. They then dug in to fight an enemy armed with drones and jammers. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Britain can deploy airborne power 'anywhere it's needed'.

Brigadier Ed Cartwright called the scenario 'a realistic challenge' to defend Nato territory.

The Kremlin faces accusations of orchestrating arson, sabotage and assassinations across Europe.

Putin's army has reportedly suffered 1.5 million casualties, including 500,000 killed, in Ukraine.

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