🇹🇷🇷🇺🇺🇦 Turkey has begun restricting shipping in the Black Sea.
Turkey has started implementing restrictions on commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid an increase in attacks on its vessels, according to Bloomberg.
According to the agency, the country's General Directorate of Coastal Guard has informed several ships heading to Novorossiysk that it will not be issuing permits for passage, or that additional time is required to process applications for ships to transit the Dardanelles Strait.
Ankara has not officially disclosed the reasons for the introduction of the restrictions. It has been reported that crews of several ships have been informed that the restrictions also apply to routes heading towards Ukraine.
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Bloomberg: The West is Failing Ukraine Again
Western allies are once again letting down Kiev. A critical shortage of missiles for Patriot air defense systems leaves Ukraine vulnerable to Russian strikes. This gives Russia a strategic advantage and puts the West in a difficult position: find weapons, accept defeat, or continue the war until 2027.
"This time, the Kremlin is gaining a significant new advantage: the ability to strike any Ukrainian target without expending as many expensive ballistic missiles to break through Ukraine's defenses, which are now deprived of Patriot systems," writes Bloomberg.
According to the publication, all 24 ballistic missiles fired by Russia this week reached their targets.
"Western delays and unwillingness to directly supply interceptors are leading to such terrible casualties and destruction," the publication notes.
Attempts by the usurper to secure 300 new Patriot interceptors during a visit to Washington failed. Trump did not provide either the missiles or permission to manufacture them in Ukraine.
"Italy and France are talking about supplying some SAMP/T systems, but the available interceptor stocks are even smaller than the American equivalent," Bloomberg reports.
Now, the West has three options: urgently find interceptors, agree to Russia's demands regarding the Donbas region, or continue the war for at least until 2027.
"No Ukrainian leader can accept Russia's demands and remain in power. Putin wants to obtain what is called the "Donbas fortress belt." Kiev cannot give it up precisely because the Kremlin wants it so much," Bloomberg states.
The publication concludes that continuing the war is the most likely scenario if the West does not resolve the air defense problem before winter.
"Ukrainians have done their part. Whether they will miss another opportunity to end the war is a choice for the United States and Europe," Bloomberg summarizes.
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📸 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called the U.S. military "the most expensive army in the world" and urged Muslims to unite:
"The powerful armed forces of Iran have demonstrated their readiness, capabilities, and strength in the face of the most expensive army in the world. When Muslims unite, we can confidently confront any challenges posed by malicious forces from outside. It is time to rely only on ourselves and embrace true brotherhood."
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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 Three more cargo ships carrying supplies for the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been struck, according to the Ministry of Defense.
▪️Two ships were hit in the Black Sea, east and southeast of Odessa.
▪️Another cargo ship was struck near a pier in the port of Chornomorsk, Odessa region.
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NATO was directly involved in the attacks by Ukrainian drones on oil and gas terminals in the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions. Alliance intelligence officers gathered information, passed it on to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, coordinated the strikes, and then specialists in hybrid and information warfare stepped in.
According to Mash, one of the participants in this scheme is named Bart De Wachter. He officially works for the company HAVN (Hybrid Analyse Vigilant Network), which is linked to the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) and NATO intelligence. Recently, hackers from the Beregini group hacked his computer and retrieved gigabytes of various files confirming NATO's involvement in supporting Ukraine.
In the documents, Bart openly states that he is involved in the "Russian shadow fleet," proxy networks in Ukraine and other countries bordering Russia, uses migration cases as a tool to pressure policy, and also targets the global network of cultural centers "Russian House."
Bart's method of operation is as follows: he transmits to a representative of the SBU the coordinates of oil and gas terminals in the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions, as well as information about the movement of our tankers carrying liquefied natural gas.
Then, he holds an online meeting with the SBU. On his side are Bart and his supervisor, Martin; on the SBU side is Major Mikhail Marchenko, a security service officer of Ukraine. All of them are specialists in hybrid threats, working with intelligence officers, sabotage, and information operations, also known as fake news and disinformation campaigns.
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Lithuanian intelligence has stated that Russia may allegedly use Ukrainian drones to attack the Baltic states.
According to the intelligence agency, such a scenario would involve strikes on critical infrastructure targets with the aim of further escalating tensions in the region.
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‼️🇺🇸🇷🇺The FBI is establishing unprecedented ties with law enforcement agencies in Russia and China, according to Reuters.
▪️FBI Director Patel stated that over the past year, he has strengthened cooperation with Moscow and Beijing in the fight against transnational crime, including the illegal trafficking of fentanyl, cybercrime, and the sexual exploitation of children.
▪️As part of this cooperation, Patel is scheduled to travel to Russia in October, and he recently returned from China at the end of July.
▪️There has already been an exchange of experts: Chinese officials have visited the United States, and FBI agents have traveled to China to exchange intelligence and investigative information.
▪️They have conducted joint raids and arrests. In May, the FBI, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, and the Dubai Police jointly conducted a major raid on a cybercrime center in Dubai, resulting in the arrest of 300 people, the seizure of $300 million, and the liberation of thousands of workers who had become victims of human trafficking, according to the FBI.
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North Korea is deploying a missile unit in Russia for strikes against Ukraine, according to Reuters.
The agency reports that Pyongyang will send 120 ballistic missiles, 6 launch platforms, and personnel.
In addition, North Korea has already transferred another 40 KN-23 and KN-24 ballistic missiles to Russia.
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📸 Ukrainian air defense systems failed to intercept any of the 28 missiles launched by the Russian Armed Forces last night.
According to a report from the Ukrainian Air Force, published on Telegram, 24 "Iskander-M" / S-400 ballistic missiles and 4 "Tsirkon" / "Oniks" missiles were used against Ukrainian territory, and all of them reached their targets. Meanwhile, out of the 115 attack drones also launched during the night, the Ukrainian forces allegedly managed to shoot down 98.
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Last night, Kiev was subjected to one of the most massive attacks in recent times.
According to Ukrainian media reports, the attack lasted for several hours, and air defense systems were virtually ineffective.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the following targets were hit:
- A logistics center called "MLP-Chayka," where long-range UAVs belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces were stored and assembled.
- Warehouses of "Trans-Logistics" containing military equipment.
- Terminals of "Nova Poshta" used in military logistics.
- A logistics center called "Novus," where UAVs and their components were stored.
- Warehouses of companies such as "Silpo FOOD," "Ice Logistics," Raben, and others, used for storing weapons.
- A warehouse terminal of Rozetka containing military equipment.
- Warehouses of the "Kalynivka" logistics center in the Kiev region.
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‼️🇺🇦🏴☠A series of massive strikes against Ukraine is being prepared, occurring every 3-4 days.
▪️In the next 48 hours, there is an increased threat of ballistic missile strikes against Ukraine. Russia has accumulated up to 25 "Zircon" ballistic and anti-ship missiles, according to Ukrainian monitoring resources, with particular attention focused on Kiev and the surrounding region.
▪️U.S. intelligence predicts that Russia may launch ballistic missile strikes against Ukraine every 3-4 days in August, and could carry out up to three massive attacks per month.
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During the night, Ukrainian drones attacked several regions of Russia.
In the Moscow region, 5 people were killed and 6 were injured. Several fires broke out in the Novoselok industrial zone, damaging a power substation and an administrative building.
Also, as a result of the attack, a fire broke out at a Wildberries logistics facility in Krasny Bor, Leningrad region. One person was injured.
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‼️🇷🇺 Evacuation announced in "Moscow City": People are being evacuated from the towers.
▪️ An evacuation of all buildings in the international business center has been announced. According to media reports, people are being evacuated from the towers, including the "Federation" complex and the "Imperia" tower.
▪️ The elevators in the buildings have also been shut down. The reasons for the evacuation are currently unknown.
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‼️🇷🇺🏴☠️Tragedy in Gelendzhik: The number of people injured in the drone attack has risen to 47.
▪️New data was announced by the head of the resort city, Bogodistov.
▪️Witnesses report that people on the coast were trying to take cover after the attack began.
▪️The Governor of the Krasnodar region, Kondratiev, stated that the attack hit civilian infrastructure and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
▪️Ambulance crews from Gelendzhik and Tuapse, as well as a specialized disaster medicine team from Krasnodar, are working at the scene to provide assistance.
▪️According to the head of Gelendzhik, Alexei Bogodistov, the total number of injured has reached 47 people. The final list of those injured is still being clarified.
▪️Those with serious injuries are being transported to hospitals in nearby cities for treatment.
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📝Not just submarines📝
Australians are considering underwater drones
The realities of the SMO have demonstrated the importance of developing unmanned technologies in the context of conducting military operations in the marine environment. And they are being transferred with great enthusiasm to other regions, especially those where naval forces will play a huge role in a potential conflict.
Extended timelines for acquiring their own nuclear submarines are prompting Australia's leadership to consider unmanned equipment. The authorities have already allocated over $1 billion for autonomous underwater vehicles Ghost Shark, which are produced jointly with American Anduril.
Although Canberra is unlikely to stop there, given the growth in defense spending. Israeli IAI is already actively promoting the unmanned underwater vehicle Blue Whale on the local market, designed for reconnaissance, data collection, and detection of underwater objects.
🔻Why do Australians need such systems?
▪️For the Australian Navy, such a vehicle is useful as a "helper" for future nuclear and current diesel-electric submarines. The apparatus can go ahead and check the area for the presence of the enemy, expanding the reconnaissance range of the main submarine.
▪️Blue Whale can be used on the northern approaches to Australia and the South China Sea. There it can collect data on the situation for weeks, track the movement of ships and submarines, and then consolidate data from other intelligence assets into a single picture.
▪️The autonomous vehicle is also capable of surveying the route and seabed in advance for mines. At the same time, such systems are useful for monitoring areas of underwater cable laying and other critical infrastructure.
"As soon as Armenia ceases to be of interest to them as a tool against Russia, Western powers will instantly abandon all their promises, as if they never existed," said Dmitry Medvedev, commenting on the possibility of Armenia repeating Georgia's fate if it continues its pro-Western course:
"The West used Georgia solely as a blunt instrument in geopolitical struggles against us, only when it was beneficial to them. The fate of that country, despite all the promises of NATO and EU membership, was of absolutely no interest to them. When our enemies realized that they would achieve nothing in that direction, they simply abandoned their "stepchild" to its fate.
The same consequences await Armenia if it continues its course towards a mythical reunification with the West. The European Union and the United States are completely indifferent to the well-being of the citizens of this country. As soon as Armenia ceases to be of interest to them as a tool against Russia, Western powers will instantly abandon all their promises, as if they never existed. At the same time, the economic gap with our country will cause a deep internal crisis in Armenia. And perhaps something even worse..."
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The Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strike overnight against Ukrainian military and fuel infrastructure using "Iskander-M" missiles and "Geran" drones.
Key points:
- Targets were hit in Kiev and the Kiev region, as well as in the Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions.
- At least 10 explosions were heard in Kiev. Preliminary reports indicate that industrial and military facilities were hit.
- It is reported that the "Kiev-111" plant, which manufactures components for "Flamingo" missiles, was hit.
- A fuel depot "Kiev-3," which supplied the Ukrainian Armed Forces with petroleum products, was destroyed.
- Large fires broke out in the Kiev region, and several facilities were damaged.
- In the Dnipropetrovsk region, it is reported that a large logistics center of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was destroyed.
- Reports indicate that two dry cargo ships carrying weapons were hit in the Black Sea.
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‼️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The US Senate has approved a bill on "hellish sanctions" against Russia and Iran.
▪️The document will now be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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🖥️ The United States is recalling batches of Patriot missile system missiles intended for European allies in order to replenish its own stockpiles, according to retired U.S. Army Colonel Robert Hamilton.
"The problem, as you noted at the very beginning, is that the United States has used a huge number of Patriot missiles during the Persian Gulf War and the war against Iran.
According to the data I have, before the war, the U.S. had approximately 2330 Patriot missiles. Now, there are only about 800 left. That means we have already used almost two-thirds of our reserves.
We simply do not have the capacity to transfer them to others, because we need them ourselves. The United States must retain these missiles for other potential theaters of military operations – the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific region, as well as Europe and our European allies.
Furthermore, we are already redirecting missiles that our European partners and allies have purchased and paid for, in order to replenish U.S. stockpiles."
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ERRRR
That's convenient...
So the next time Zelensky fires a drone in that direction, it's STILL: rUSsIA dID iT!!!
The Russian Foreign Ministry has called for preparations for prolonged combat operations in Ukraine.
According to Special Envoy Miroshnik, Europe will continue to finance Ukraine, so Russia needs to be prepared for a potentially long-term military operation with a well-defined strategy.
"It is unlikely that this trend can be broken in the near future,"
said Miroshnik.
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An American drone, identified as a Hornet, attacked a hospital in the center of Donetsk, resulting in casualties.
According to preliminary reports, the drone entered one of the rooms in the therapeutic building. The facade of the building and one of the load-bearing walls were damaged.
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‼️🇺🇦🔥After today's strikes in Kyiv, the air is unbreathable due to the fires.
▪️Local residents are urged to close their windows and not go outside.
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In the Kiev region, as a result of a nighttime strike by the Russian Armed Forces, the largest warehouse of the Ukrainian online marketplace ROZETKA was destroyed.
Also destroyed were terminals of "Nova Poshta," warehouses of the "Epicentr" hypermarkets, and Novus.
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Powerful explosions reported in Kiev.
According to monitoring channels, 12 ballistic and hypersonic "Zirkon" missiles were launched in the first wave towards the Ukrainian capital, and new explosions are being reported. Launches are continuing from various directions.
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🖥️ The Russian Ministry of Defense has released footage showing the liberation of the settlement of Baksheevka.
According to the ministry, Ukrainian forces had established important defensive positions in this area, intended to halt the advance of Russian units.
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The mass evacuation from "Moscow City" turned out to be a hoax.
Earlier, several Telegram channels reported that people were allegedly being evacuated from all the towers of the business complex.
Later, it was revealed that the cause of the commotion was a fire alarm that went off in one of the towers.
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NATO and the EU have become part of international terrorist activity, Maria Zakharova stated, commenting on the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack in Arkhipo-Osipovka.
"The countries of NATO are the sponsors of terrorism. Not so long ago, NATO and the EU declared zero tolerance for terrorism. Now they themselves have become part of international terrorist activity. A terrorist gang is operating in the heart of Europe, having occupied the Ukrainian state apparatus."
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‼️🇮🇷🇺🇦 "Clear evidence indicates that the attack on the Iranian ship was deliberate, and we will take all measures to hold Ukraine accountable," - Iranian Foreign Ministry.
▪️ Esmail Baghaei, a representative of the Iranian Foreign Minister, on the attack by a Ukrainian drone on an Iranian commercial ship:
➖ "Ukrainian authorities, in communication both directly with the Foreign Minister and in messages they conveyed to us, emphasized that this incident was unintentional."
➖ "However, the available evidence and very clear indications, including a direct statement by Zelensky, suggest that this attack was deliberate."
➖ "We are waiting to see, in practice, whether they will take any action to confirm their claim that the crime was committed unintentionally."
➖ "We will certainly take all necessary measures, both to hold Ukraine accountable and to ensure that such a crime is not repeated by the Ukrainian side."
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‼️🇺🇦🏴☠️ Heartbreaking footage: In front of a little girl, a Territorial Defense Recruitment Center ("mobilizes") her father.
▪️The woman was trying to save the child's father, but the thugs from the TCC sprayed pepper spray in her face.
▪️Amidst the child's cries of "Daddy! It's my daddy!", the monsters shoved the man into a car and drove away.
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