Exclusives
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Ukraine is losing in the south—and Ukrainian commanders are blaming the outnumbered troops on the ground. Ukraine starves its territorial troops of manpower and equipment. No wonder they're falling back in Zaporizhzhia. |
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US captures Maduro in overnight Venezuela strike, dealing blow to Russia’s Latin American ally. Delta Force seizes Venezuelan president and wife in pre-dawn operation |
Military
Russian troops attempt Lyman infiltration but face drone-disrupted logistics, says Ukrainian military. Their push toward the city faces major setbacks amid contested zones and relentless drone surveillance on both sides.
Frontline report: Ukraine turns Polish MiG-29s into frontline wrecking balls against Russian offensives. Already adapted for Western precision munitions, the jets enter combat almost immediately—striking the brief windows when Russian troops gather before attacks.
Russia remotely mining Hrabovske to block Ukrainian counterattacks after advance into Sumy stalls. About 100 Russian soldiers dug in at Hrabovske with FPV drone support.
Ukraine defends Rodynske against Russian assaults, keeping Myrnohrad's vital supply line intact, Azov says. Despite Russian propaganda declaring victory, Ukrainian forces are holding firm in Rodynske, a critical logistics point near Myrnohrad.
Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 levels key Russian-used bridge near Pokrovsk in pinpoint strike. The high-precision French-made AASM bombs turned the strategic bridge into rubble, ending its role in enemy logistics and cover.
Russia scrambles to hide Black Sea Fleet logistics after Ukrainian drone campaign batters Novorossiysk, partisans say. ATESH says increased activity contradicts Moscow's concealment efforts.
Intelligence and technology
92 T-72 tanks, S-300 missiles, Su-30 jets: Venezuela regime change could expose Russia's most advanced fighter systems. What Russia sold to Venezuela, the US may now study: air defense, tanks, jets, and Iranian drones.
Kyiv reaches 900 km: Russian unit that bombs Ukrainian cities lost soldiers in blast at their own entrance. "For every war crime, there will be just retribution," HUR said.
Frontline report: Kremlin deploys assassination unit chief to secure foothold in strategic Madagascar. Bloomberg reports Russian arms deliveries to Madagascar, but the presence of the commander of notorious GRU Unit 29-1-55 reveals ambitions far beyond routine military cooperation.
International
Fake tourists and fishing boats: Norway steps up border defenses as Russian hybrid threats mount. Brigade plans to double strength, coordinates with Sweden and Finland.
"Without Ukraine, Russia ceases to be European": US professor explains what West doesn't understand about Putin's goals or his support base. Even Russian propagandists admit it: ceasefire would be pause for new attacks, the US expert warns.
Luxury SUV taken from Latvian drunk driver now among 21 vehicles bound for Ukraine military. Latvia's Interior Ministry is sending 21 seized vehicles, including the Lincoln Navigator, to Ukraine's military and hospitals.
From Canada to Finland: 14 nations' security advisors meet in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's future. Talks continue next week in Europe and US, Zelenskyy says.
Trump calls "war in Russia" primitive compared to Venezuela operation. It's actually Russia's war against Ukraine. Trump's language mirrors Kremlin framing.
"Nice if US attacked military bases in Ukraine": Kremlin's mouthpiece responds to US operation in Venezuela with threats. Medvedev defends Maduro while Russia occupies Ukraine.
"Dear Comrade": Kremlin equates NYC new mayor's policies with Soviet communism. NYC's democratic socialist mayor gets mocked by envoy of the Russian regime.
"Political slap in face for Putin": US operation in Venezuela threatens Russia's oil revenues and its war funding, says expert. Venezuela falls, Russia loses, says a Ukrainian expert.
Humanitarian and social impact
Death toll rises to six in Russian missile strike that killed young mother and toddler in Kharkiv. Five-story building destroyed, search operations ongoing.
Car bomb wounds Ukrainian serviceman in Kyiv residential courtyard—classified as terrorist attack. Blast detonated as trunk was opened in Obolon district.
12th blackout at Europe's largest nuclear plant: Russia deliberately disrupts Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant to integrate it into its grid. Russia attacks Ukrainian energy on multiple fronts overnight.
Political and legal developments
Zelenskyy blacklists Russian military suppliers ahead of EU's 20th sanctions package. 95 individuals and 70 companies named in new sanctions decree.
UK and France troop deployment is "mandatory" for security guarantees, Zelenskyy says. Without troops, Coalition of the Willing "isn't exactly" willing, president says.
Zelenskyy prepares government reboot in case Russia torpedoes peace talks. If diplomacy fails, Ukraine will need fresh forces for a technological fight.
Czech speaker calls Zelenskyy "junta," sparks diplomatic clash with Kyiv. Ukraine's ambassador fires back at anti-Ukraine rhetoric from Czech parliament's highest office.
Even ending war won't save Russia's economy. Recession by July 2026 "practically impossible to avoid," Kremlin-linked analysts admit. War or peace, recession comes.
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