Tag: #Russia

Strike on the 'shadow': Ukraine attacks Avero tanker and three oil depots deep in Russia's rear

Politics 07/19/2026, 12:16

Ukrainian drones attacked the Avero tanker in the Black Sea and three oil depots in the Stavropol region. Large-scale fires broke out at all facilities, dealing a blow to the logistics of Russia's "shadow fleet." 🔥🛢️

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Night Operation by the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Strikes on Tankers, Bridges, and Buk SAM Systems on the Night of July 19

Politics 07/19/2026, 10:23

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on a large-scale night operation: tankers in the Black Sea, a floating crane in the Sea of Azov, a Buk SAM system, and a strategic bridge in the Donetsk region were destroyed. 🚢💥 Ukrainian drones continue to strike the logistics and energy infrastructure of the occupiers. 🇺🇦

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13 substations and 4 ships: massive strikes by the Ukrainian Drone Forces on Crimea and the Russian fleet

Politics 07/19/2026, 10:00

Ukrainian drones destroyed 13 substations in Crimea and set fire to 4 ships of the Russian "shadow fleet" in a single night. The AFU Drone Forces continue large-scale operations "Crimea Switch" and "MoloChka". 🚁🔥⚡️

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Ballistic strike on Kyiv: number of injured rises to 15, rescuers working in five districts

Incidents 07/19/2026, 09:13

On the night of July 19, Kyiv was subjected to a ballistic missile strike. According to updated data from the SES, the number of injured has risen to 15. Rescuers continue to extinguish fires and clear rubble in five districts of the capital. 🚨🇺🇦

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Massive strike on Kyiv: Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones, air defense shot down most targets

Politics 07/19/2026, 09:10

🚨 The night of July 19 was critical for Kyiv: Russia attacked the capital with 41 missiles and 125 drones. Air defense shot down most targets, but casualties and destruction were inevitable: 1 killed, 15 injured, fires in residential areas. 🔥

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Drug Traffickers and Atomic Bomb Thieves: Russia Prepares New Batch of Prisoners for the Front

Politics 07/19/2026, 06:25

Russia is preparing a new package of laws to send prisoners with serious criminal records to the front. Now, drug traffickers, thieves of nuclear materials, and organizers of illegal migration may join the army ranks. Experts link this to the exhaustion of resources in the SVO zone and readiness for a new mobilization. ⚖️🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Night Attack on Kyiv: Casualties, Fires, and Destruction in Five City Districts

Incidents 07/19/2026, 03:53

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, one person was killed and five were injured. Fires and destruction were recorded in five districts of the city, including shopping centers and residential buildings. The Air Defense shot down some targets, but not all missiles were intercepted. 🚨🔥🇺🇦

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Silence on the Airwaves: How Russian Media Concealed the Scale of Wildberries Warehouse Fires

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:05

Russian TV channels and media practically remained silent about the fires at Wildberries warehouses. Monitoring showed that airtime devoted to the topic was only 40 seconds, and footage of the fires was not shown at all. Editorial boards explain this by the authorities' ban on publishing the consequences of attacks under the threat of sanctions. 🔥🚫📺

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Polish Defense Minister: Discord between Ukraine and Warsaw plays into the Kremlin's hands

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:08

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that discord between Ukraine and Warsaw plays into Russia's hands. The head of the department welcomed Zelenskyy's initiatives to open archives and engage in dialogue, calling Russia a common enemy for both countries. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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Sovereign Intelligence: How the New AI Law Divides Russian Technologies into 'Ours' and 'Theirs'

Technology 07/18/2026, 22:11

The State Duma has adopted an AI law that divides neural networks into 'sovereign' (Russian components only) and 'national'. The document allows AI training on third-party data without the authors' consent and obliges social networks to label generative content. 🤖🇷🇺

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Digital Sovereignty: Russian Civil Servants to Be Banned from Foreign Messengers by 2030

Politics 07/18/2026, 21:42

The Russian government has approved a plan for the full transition of civil servants to domestic messengers by 2030. The main tool will be a platform based on 'Max', which has already left Google Play and App Store. 🇷🇺📱 #DigitalSovereignty #Max #GovServices

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New Mossad Chief: Why the Appointment of Roman Hoffman Alarms the Kremlin

Politics 07/18/2026, 17:32

Israeli Mossad changes strategy: the new head is General Roman Hoffman, a native of Belarus. 🇮🇱🇷🇺 Russian analysts sound the alarm: the merger of the Russian and Iranian sectors and Hoffman's knowledge of "local methods" create a threat for the Kremlin. 🔍

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Drone Revolution: How Ukraine Doubled Strikes on Russia in 2026 and Spent Billions on It

Politics 07/18/2026, 17:29

Ukraine doubled the number of drone strikes on Russia in 2026: from January to June, the number of attacks grew from 105,000 to 200,000. 🚁 According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, personnel losses from drones amounted to almost 200,000 people. $7.5 billion was spent on UAV purchases, which is twice as much as a year ago. 📉

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Kadyrov Calls for Tough Measures Against NATO: 'The Ground Will Burn Beneath the Feet of the Enemy'

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:46

🔥 Kadyrov calls for tough measures against NATO: 'The ground will burn beneath the feet of the enemy'. Chechen units are ready for any task — but is this just propaganda? 🇷🇺⚔️ #Kadyrov #NATO #Ukraine

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Moscow and Baku Confirm Normalization of Relations and Discuss Resumption of Air Traffic

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:40

The foreign ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan confirmed the full normalization of relations and discussed the resumption of flights suspended in December 2024. 🇷🇺✈️🇦🇿 The sides also agreed on the importance of maintaining the "3+3" dialogue format for stability in the South Caucasus.

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New weapons in old stocks: how experts assess the electronic components of the 'Oreshnik' missile

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:35

Experts have found that Russia has moved from using old stocks to producing new missiles based on modern electronics. Analysis of the 'Oreshnik' missile revealed components from 2025, created in Russia and Belarus. 🚀📉

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Operation 'Molochka': How Ukrainian Drones Paralyzed the Sea of Azov and Threatened Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:21

Ukraine launched Operation 'Molochka', paralyzing shipping in the Sea of Azov using drones. Russian ships are forced to hide in ports, and the 'shadow fleet' is collapsing due to Moscow's tactical miscalculations. 🚢🚫🇷🇺

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Operation 'Molochka' and Loss Statistics: Ukraine Attacks the 'Shadow Fleet' and Publishes Data on Russian Losses

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:18

Ukraine conducted Operation 'Molochka', attacking 172 vessels of the Russian 'shadow fleet' in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated the statistics of Russian losses, claiming 1.4 million killed soldiers and tens of thousands of units of equipment. Independent analysts from Oryx confirm the destruction of more than 23,000 units of equipment. 🇺🇦🚢📉

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