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A soldier holds a reconnaissance drone against a field backdrop, illustrating the cancellation of 'Dronitsa-2026' in Veliky Novgorod due to fears of Ukrainian strikes

«Dronitsa-2026» Cancelled: Great Novgorod Fears Ukrainian Strikes

Politics 08/13/2026, 00:46
🚨 The All-Russian UAV operators gathering «Dronitsa-2026» in Veliky Novgorod has been cancelled due to the threat of an attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Organizers fear a combined strike and do not want to divert air defense resources. Against the backdrop of strikes on Novorossiysk and Sevastopol, this event shows the growing vulnerability of Russian rear areas. #Dronitsa2026 #Ukraine #UAV #VelikyNovgorod
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White vehicles with the 'Na Shchiti' logo and 'Evacuation of the fallen' text — symbols of the organization whose trademark sparked controversy

Attempt to privatize memory: scandal over the 'Na Shchite' trademark and withdrawal of applications

Politics 08/12/2026, 21:39
🛡️ The attempt to register the 'Na Shchite' trademark in Ukraine ended in a scandal and the withdrawal of applications. 📉 In 2025, the PO 'Central Military Council' tried to appropriate the name of the Armed Forces humanitarian project, but the applications were withdrawn. 🤔 Contradictions arose: the organization's representative, Daniil Shmatkov, denies his involvement, claiming the documents were submitted without his knowledge. 🚫 UKRNOISI declared the parasitization on the memory of the fallen unacceptable. Volunteers plan to legalize rights to the symbol and transfer them to the Ministry of Defense.
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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie, seated in a luxurious interior, contemplates a new strategy of economic pressure on Iran

Trump shifts strategy: from strikes to 'economic strangulation' of Iran. Why social media anger could derail the plan?

Politics 08/12/2026, 19:57
🇺🇸 Trump changes strategy on Iran: instead of strikes — economic pressure. 📉 Washington expects that sanctions and port blockades will break Tehran. ⚠️ But advisers sound the alarm: one angry message on Truth Social could derail the plan. 🚀 Pentagon admits: missile stocks are running out, not even enough for Ukraine. #Trump #Iran #Geopolitics #2026
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Ukrainian soldiers use a laser-based air defense system to destroy a drone at dusk — a key element of Ukraine’s victory in the 2026 aerial war

260,000 Drones Shot Down: How Ukraine Wins the 'Air War' in 2026

Incidents 08/12/2026, 15:23
🇺🇦 Ukraine has shot down more than 260,000 Russian drones since the beginning of 2026. According to Ministry of Defense data, 195,000 fixed-wing UAVs and 66,000 quadcopters have been shot down. 🚀 The DELTA system plays a key role. 📈 The number of shot-down drones increased sharply in July. 🛡️ This saves lives and exhausts the enemy's resources.
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Two Su-22 fighters of the Syrian Air Force flying over Idlib with Arabic text about transition from fear to safety

Revival of the Syrian Air Force: Su-22 over Idlib as a Symbol of a New Era

Politics 08/12/2026, 03:45
🇸🇾 Revival of the Syrian Air Force: Su-22s Spotted over Idlib A video from August 10, 2026, showed two Su-22 fighters in the sky. Syrian military officials described this as a transition 'from fear to security'. Despite the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024 and Israel's 'Operation Bashan Arrow', part of the fleet survived. The Air Force is being restored at the Shayrat base. #Syria #Su22 #Military #Idlib #2026
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Group photo of children of fighters from the 1st Brigade of the TRF named Bogun near a monument against the backdrop of the Carpathians

«Summer Without War»: Children of Fighters from the 1st Bohun Territorial Defense Forces Brigade Returned from the Carpathians with Renewed Strength

Incidents 08/10/2026, 16:15
🇺🇦 Children of fighters from the 1st Bohun TDF Brigade returned from the Carpathians after 8 days of rehabilitation. 79 children, including orphans and children of those missing in action, rested as part of the «Summer Without War» project. Thank you to our partners for supporting military families! 🏔️❤️ #Ukraine #TDF #Carpathians #MilitaryChildren
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Ukrainian drone operator in camouflage controls a UAV, preparing to strike Russian military targets including S-400 in Gelendzhik and Black Sea Fleet ships

Night Hunter: S-400 in Gelendzhik and the Shadow of the Russian Fleet Under Attack by Ukrainian Drones

Incidents 08/09/2026, 10:37
🚀 **Ukrainian drones struck Russia hard on the night of August 9, 2026!** 🔥 **S-400 in Gelendzhik destroyed:** The air defense system position burned for three hours. 🚢 **Shadow fleet under attack:** 3 vessels hit, including a tanker and bulk carriers. 🛡️ **Russian Air Defense under threat:** 4 more air defense system elements destroyed. 🇺🇦 **Ukraine continues to strike deep into Russian territory**, forcing Moscow to pull resources to protect the capital. #Ukraine #Drones #S400 #BlackSea #War2026
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Patriot missile system at Bundeswehr base in Mecheren, where military drone flyovers were detected

Night raid on the 'Patriot Yard': Series of military drone flyovers detected over a key Bundeswehr depot in Meckenheim

Politics 08/08/2026, 12:42
🚨 Night raid on the 'Patriot Yard': Series of military drone flyovers detected over a key Bundeswehr depot in Meckenheim. 📍 The facility in Meckenheim (North Rhine-Westphalia) is an underground warehouse 130 meters deep where Patriot air defense systems are repaired. 🛸 On the night of August 8, 2026, security recorded 6 flyovers. One drone circled over the police. ⚠️ Probable model: Fly-380 VTOL (wingspan 3.8 m, payload capacity >10 kg). 🕵️‍♂️ Investigation led by MAD and the Criminal Police. The accidental flight theory has been rejected. 🇩🇪 Incident occurs against the backdrop of a drone with explosives found in Leipzig on August 5. #Germany #Bundeswehr #Drones #AirDefense #Patriot
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Kim Jong Un in front of North Korean flags, symbolizing North Korea's role in benefiting from the war in Ukraine

22 Billion in Three Years: How Kim Jong Un Turned the War in Ukraine into a Goldmine for North Korea

Politics 08/07/2026, 08:59
💰 **$22 Billion in Three Years**: Kim Jong Un turned the war in Ukraine into a goldmine for North Korea. 📉 **Economy**: Revenue from arms supplies to Russia and China allowed North Korea to show 3.5% economic growth in 2025 — the best result in 35 years. 🚀 **Military Potential**: Pyongyang supplied Moscow with 50% of shells and 22,000 soldiers. In return, it received technology and funds to build its own destroyers and missiles. ⚠️ **New Threats**: A North Korean missile unit is being formed in the Voronezh region. North Korea is seeking new arms buyers. 📊 **Status**: Kim Jong Un's regime is in its strongest position, although some funds remain abroad due to sanctions.
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Armed security forces guard the Balzi Rossi restaurant after the terrorist attack that killed General Plohotnyuk

Secret funeral of General Plohotnyuk: Moscow hides details of the Balzi Rossi restaurant terror attack

Politics 08/07/2026, 00:27
🚨 Major General Valery Plohotnyuk was secretly buried in Moscow after dying in an explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant on August 1. Official version: a terror attack involving a female suicide bomber. But there are other versions. The son-in-law of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces was also buried. The general's daughter is in intensive care. 🇷🇺💥 #terrorattack #Plohotnyuk #BalziRossi #VKS #Chaiko
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black shirt with trident emblem against blurred military formation — symbolizing approval of new date for Communications and Cybersecurity Forces Day

Day of Communications and Cybersecurity Forces: Zelenskyy approves new holiday date and cancels 2000 decree

Politics 08/06/2026, 18:28
🇺🇦 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy established a new military holiday — the Day of Communications and Cybersecurity Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 📅 It will be celebrated annually on August 8. 📜 The old decree from 2000 has been canceled. The decision was made in honor of the heroism of fighters on the digital front. #Ukraine #AFU #Zelenskyy #Cybersecurity
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