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Stepan Sibirga at press conference: Ukraine fights for every Patriot missile, revealing shortage and diplomatic efforts

Ukraine is 'fighting for every Patriot missile': Sybiga reveals shortage and diplomatic struggle

Politics 08/06/2026, 14:32
🚨 Ukraine is 'fighting for every Patriot missile'. Acting Head of MFA Andriy Sybiga admitted a critical shortage of ammunition. 📉 The US produces only ~600 PAC-3 missiles per year. 🌍 Competition with the Middle East complicates supplies. 👔 Every ambassador works on obtaining missiles daily. 🗣️ Zelenskyy: supplies have decreased threefold, possible political blackmail by the West. 🔒 Negotiations on production licenses are ongoing.
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Tanker ABBA under Iranian flag escorted by armed IRGC boat amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

Shipping Crisis: Sharp Drop in Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Amid Houthi Claims

Politics 08/06/2026, 14:07
🚢 <b>Sharp drop in shipping:</b> only 3 vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz on August 5, instead of dozens. 🚀 <b>Reason:</b> Yemeni Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi tankers. 🇸🇦 <b>Reaction:</b> Saudi Arabia officially did not confirm the incidents. 🌍 <b>Risks:</b> threat to the global economy and escalation of conflict with Iran.
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North Korean missile system on parade: ballistic missile on wheeled launcher with North Korean flag

North Korea conducts another missile test: Pyongyang ramps up pressure and strengthens alliance with Moscow

Politics 08/06/2026, 12:49
🚀 North Korea conducted another ballistic missile test, launching a projectile towards the east coast. Pyongyang continues to build up its military potential, betting on the navy and nuclear ICBMs. 🇷🇺 Pyongyang is strengthening its alliance with Moscow, supplying missiles and soldiers for the war in Ukraine. Kyiv warns: North Korean units in Russia will become a legitimate target. 🌍 Experts link the DPRK's activity to Kim Jong Un's desire to gain nuclear power status and lift sanctions.
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Olga Stefanishyna in front of 'Law and Ukraine' logo — confirmed lack of funds for 6 million UAH bail

Olena Stefanishyna Confirms Lack of Funds for 6 Million Hryvnia Bail

Politics 08/06/2026, 10:57
💸 Former Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olena Stefanishyna admitted she has no money for the 6 million hryvnia bail. The court set a preventive measure in the illegal enrichment case. The ex-diplomat intends to seek funds and appeal the decision. The prosecution accuses her of buying apartments in the "Fine Town" complex and concealing expenses. 🏛️
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SBU officers detain suspect in illegal enrichment and bribery case — Commander of Air Force Logistics of Ukraine

New charges for the Commander of Air Force Logistics: Illegal enrichment of 20 million UAH and a bribery case for concealing embezzlement

Politics 08/06/2026, 10:10
🚨 New high-profile case in the AFU: The Commander of Air Force Logistics, Andrii Ukrainskyi, has been charged with illegal enrichment of 20 million UAH. 🔍 Investigation details: — Assets are registered to relatives, but the actual owner is the officer. — Previously (in February), he was arrested for a $320,000 bribe for concealing the embezzlement of 1.4 billion UAH. — Prosecutor General Kravchenko: «Defense is not a place for enrichment». ⚖️ Bail of 21 million UAH is required. The case exacerbates the corruption scandal in the AFU aviation.
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Female student in a classroom with a laptop, thoughtfully considering admission to graduate school after extended deadlines by Ukraine's Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine changes the rules: deadlines for admission to graduate school extended and second intake opened

Politics 08/06/2026, 10:00
📚 MES of Ukraine changed the rules for admission to graduate school: deadlines extended, second intake opened from September 29. Enrollment — until October 15. Exams: main session ended, additional — August 24-28. 60% of the score — specialty exam. Special sessions — at own expense. #education #graduate_school #Ukraine
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US NGCM mobile air defense system for intercepting drones against a sunset backdrop

US Launches NGCM Program: New Anti-Drone Missile for $150,000

Politics 08/06/2026, 09:51
🇺🇸 The US has launched the NGCM program to create a new anti-drone missile. 🚀 Goal: Destroy UAVs at ranges up to 25 km. 💰 Price: No more than $150,000 per unit. ⚡ Reaction: Launch within 5 seconds. The US Army is seeking contractors to create a system compatible with the Coyote Launcher. First deliveries are expected in 2028. The program aims to address the shortage of air defense assets identified during conflicts with Iran.
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Ballistic missile launch against cloudy sky — illustration of North Korean missile systems deployment in Russia

Rocket Alliance: North Korea Deploys 120 Ballistic Missiles and Combat Units in Russia

Politics 08/06/2026, 09:00
🚨 North Korea has transferred 120 ballistic missiles and 90 military personnel to Russia. 📍 Deployment is taking place in the Voronezh region. ⚠️ ISW experts warn: this will allow Russia to intensify strikes without spending its own reserves, while North Korea tests missiles in combat. 💥 Due to the low accuracy of North Korean missiles and their large warheads, strikes on Ukraine will become even more destructive for the civilian population. 🔥 The MFA of Ukraine stated: North Korean units in Russia are a legitimate military target.
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