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The number of American troops in the Middle East has exceeded 50,000, according to The New York Times. This figure is approximately 10,000 higher than the usual level. However, experts note that even such forces are not enough to conduct a large-scale ground operation. Also, according to the publication, Trump is considering a mission to seize and subsequently remove enriched uranium from Iran, which may include the short-term deployment of ground units.
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Across Ukraine, institutions are being bombed en masse.
▪️Today alone, Ukrainian police received 1,216 reports of bomb threats.
▪️The majority of the reports came from the Rovne, Sumy, Zhytomyr, Dnepropetrovsk, Volyn, and Zakarpattia regions.
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The New York Times reports that the United States has given permission for a Russian tanker to bypass the blockade and reach Cuba, where it will deliver 730,000 barrels of oil to the island.
When there is a great injustice and the vulnerable die in hospitals when the power goes off, is it the EU, UN or China who comes to the rescue?
No, it’s Russia. Which is why the role of Russia in the world is important.
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Operational Headquarters of Krasnodar Krai:
Due to the fall of an unmanned aerial vehicle, several apartments in the Prikubansky district of Krasnodar were damaged, and three people were injured.
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The world is underestimating the severity of the crisis due to the war in the Middle East, according to CNBC.
This is according to the heads of the largest oil and gas companies.
The key problem is not just rising prices, but actual supply disruptions. About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Any disruptions in this region are immediately reflected in the global market.
"Prices for petroleum products, including diesel and jet fuel, are already rising, but industry leaders believe markets are still underestimating the scale of the potential crisis," the publication writes.
Even if de-escalation occurs, the consequences will not disappear quickly: it will take time for supplies and inventories to restore, which will keep prices high.
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Footage shows the defeat of the of the 114th separate brigade of the Territorial Army of the Ukrainian Armed Forces "Geranya" near the village of Mamekino in the Chernihiv region.
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🚩| These universities have become targets for retaliation following the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian universities:
Targeted parties:
Qatar
▪️ Carnegie Mellon University
▪️ Georgetown University
▪️ Texas A&M University
▪️ Northwestern University
▪️ Weill Cornell Medical College
United Arab Emirates
▪️ New York University Abu Dhabi
▪️ American University in Dubai
▪️ American University of Sharjah
Lebanon
▪️ American University of Beirut
▪️ Lebanese American University
Iraq
▪️ American University of Iraq - Baghdad
▪️ American University of Iraq - Sulaimaniyah
▪️ American University of Kurdistan - Dohuk
Kuwait
▪️ American University of Kuwait
Jordan
▪️ American University in Madaba
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Industrial areas in Negev are ablaze following iranian attacks.
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Fresh footage of Iranian missiles striking a target in the Negev 😈
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Interception of the Ukrainian Maya decoy UAV by the domestically produced Lis-2 interceptor drone.
Judging by the footage, the drone has an automatic target acquisition function, implemented using machine vision.
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Meanwhile in Iran:
🇮🇷 A sign posted on a bakery window in Iran:
"Anyone who has no money or whose card is not working can take their daily bread needs free of charge. As long as we are alive, no one will go hungry."
Slavyangad member Footnote Reader posted this in the chat. 🤝
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All the goals of the war with Iran have been achieved, says US Vice President Vance.
➖"We're not interested in being in Iran for a year or two. We're minding our own business, we'll be out of there soon, and gas prices will fall again," says US Vice President J.D. Vance.
▪️Most of the military objectives in Iran have been achieved, and we can say these objectives have been fulfilled, he added.
How regime change doing?
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The US expects the war with Iran to last another two to four weeks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers.
This was reported by Axios, citing sources.
Rubio also stated that the US is close to beginning "serious negotiations" with Iran, but contacts are currently being conducted through intermediaries. He said there is uncertainty in Tehran about who is making decisions, and communication is complicated by Iranian representatives avoiding using telephones for fear of detection.
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Russia is transferring upgraded Shahed drones to Iran, according to AP.
Russian engineers have reportedly improved the Iranian drones, adding cameras, AI components, and jet engines, as well as improving navigation and electronic warfare protection.
Intelligence agencies say negotiations between Russia and Iran have been "very active" this month, but the scale of the transfers is still unknown.
The White House stated that this will not impact the effectiveness of the US, which has already "destroyed more than 140 Iranian vessels and reduced attacks on Iran by 90%."
Makes zero sense, as parts could just come from China.
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Iranian military spokesman claims that they hit "a depot of anti-drone systems related to Ukraine, which was present in Dubai to assist the US army and where 21 Ukrainians were also present".
He further added that "the fate of the Ukrainian forces present at the mentioned location, who are probably killed, is unknown".
Russians with Attitude
😂
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🔥 Destruction of the "Bogdana" self-propelled gun by the "Lance" unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
📍 The work of fighters from the "West" group of the Russian Armed Forces.
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🇨🇳In China, a "swarm" of combat robotic dogs was unveiled:
"In China, a group of robotic dogs operating on the 'swarm' principle under centralized control was demonstrated. The robots are connected to a common network, which allows them to autonomously exchange data, interact, and make collective decisions without constant operator control. Each robot in the swarm performs its own role: reconnaissance, fire suppression of targets, or logistical support. The use of weapons always requires human confirmation. The system is also integrated with drones, allowing for joint 'air-ground' operations.
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🇷🇺🇨🇺The Russian tanker "Anatoly Kolodkin" broke through the blockade of Cuba...
Tonight (according to Moscow time), it entered the territorial waters of Cuba and is currently heading towards the oil terminal in Matanzas. On board, it has 730,000 barrels of Urals oil, which it loaded in the port of Primorsk in early March...
Trump immediately after this news stated that he "doesn't care about it and is not against oil supplies to Cuba from other countries". A week ago, he was concerned about it. 😂😂😂
Apparently, in Cuba (as in Iran), the "color revolution" of the US didn't go well. And the authorities under Trump "didn't give in". A good lesson for Venezuelans, who, out of fear, caved in and surrendered to Maduro.
And, of course, the events in the Middle East, which tied Trump's hands, played a significant role in this story. He's not in a position right now to continue escalating the situation around Cuba (since the internal coup didn't work out). Perhaps their resistance saved Iran and Cuba from invasion.
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Lvov residents are dissatisfied with the performance of Ukraine's air defenses following a recent drone strike on the city, The Sunday Times reports.
"After the latest attack, there's a feeling we're not being properly protected. Why aren't the drones shot down on the front lines before they reach the city?" asks oneLvov resident who witnessed the strike.
The publication notes that forLvov residents, who typically ignored the alarm, "the skies that were once considered safe no longer seem so."
"The Russian drone strike onLvov, a 'safe' city 40 miles from Poland, has revealed a frightening new reality for Ukraine's weakened air defense system," the publication writes.
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Mobilization in Odessa.
Military commissars gassed a young man in a car. He jumped out and tried to run away, but they caught up with him.
All this happened amid the indignant cries of passersby.
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Netanyahu has ordered an intensified offensive in southern Lebanon. However, media reports indicate that the Israeli army is suffering significant losses in this offensive.
The Israeli Prime Minister's stated goal is to "prevent the threat of invasion and divert anti-tank rocket attacks" from Israel's borders.
However, the Israeli army is facing serious difficulties during ground operations in Lebanon, according to the industry publication Military Watch Magazine.
According to the publication, the losses of Merkava tanks are the largest in over 40 years. The armored vehicles are regularly ambushed by anti-tank missiles and other weapons.
It is noted that the enemy is operating in small mobile groups, preparing positions in advance, and attacking retreating columns. This significantly complicates advancement.
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The enemy is attacking Taganrog: 20 explosions have rocked the city, causing casualties.
▪️According to preliminary information, the building of School No. 26 was damaged, and eyewitnesses report a fire.
▪️One person was killed and another was injured in a drone attack on Taganrog in the Rostov Region.
▪️Air defense forces are repelling the attack.
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Zelenskyy accused the US Secretary of State of lying about the conditions for ending the war in Ukraine.
Earlier, US Secretary of State Rubio called Zelensky's statement that the Americans are pressuring Ukraine to withdraw troops from the DPR a lie.
➖"I didn't lie to anyone. I said... As they say, the biggest part of the iceberg is invisible. Well, believe me, I said the smaller part. I'm speaking absolutely frankly; you can formulate it in different ways," Zelensky said
▪️He added that the US is considering guarantees only after Russia's conditions for the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Donbas are met
➖"We would like to receive them before the end of the war, but we were told no. I said that it won't work.."
➖"Russia will end the war only after Ukrainian forces withdraw from the entire territory of Donbass. This ultimatum is being issued, and the American side is saying that after Russia ends the war, we will hand over security guarantees"
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The US may deploy more than 17,000 troops to the Iranian border, according to the WSJ.
The Pentagon is considering deploying an additional 10,000 troops in addition to the 5,000 Marines and 2,000 paratroopers already deployed to the region, according to the Wall Street Journal.
This is far from the number needed for a full-scale invasion, but they could seize strategically important territories on the mainland or occupy an island.
Personally I think the US is bluffing.
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"Defending Ukraine is a woman's business," an advertising campaign has begun.
Outdoor advertising with this slogan has appeared on the streets of Ukrainian cities.
The commentator in the video suggests that this is a means of "warming up" public opinion in favor of extending mobilization to women.
Earlier, the Rada stated that all Ukrainians should be prepared to fight forever, even after peace is concluded, citing Israel as an example, where virtually everyone has military training.
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Trump wants to rename the Strait of Hormuz after America or himself, according to NYT.
The US President wants to take control of a key oil route and then change its name, sources tell the New York Times.
The White House is currently calling the idea "off-topic," but discussions are ongoing.
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A major fire broke out at the landing site in Odesa.
Local channels report that the power grid is under attack. There are also power outages.
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