#Ukraine War

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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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Launch of North Korean ballistic missile Hwasong-11 from a mobile launcher in 2026 ahead of US-South Korea joint military exercises

North Korea Conducts 11th Missile Launch in 2026: New Hwasong-11 Firing Ahead of US-South Korea Drills

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:47
🚀 North Korea conducted its 11th ballistic missile launch in 2026. The launch from Wonsan took place on August 12; the missile traveled ~700 km and fell into the sea. This is the second launch in a week ahead of US-South Korea drills. Possible identification as Hwasong-11A (KN-23). North Korean missiles are actively used in the conflict in Ukraine. 🌍 #NorthKorea #MissileLaunch #UlchiFreedomShield #KN23 #UkraineWar
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Burning tanker at sea, symbolizing Ukrainian attacks on vessels using Russian ports to transport Kazakh oil

FT: US Urges Kyiv to Halt Attacks on Caspian Pipeline Consortium Infrastructure

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:35
🚨 Exclusive: US Urges Ukraine to Halt Attacks on CPC! 🇺🇸🇺🇦 According to FT, after a call from Vice President Vance, Zelenskyy ordered no attacks on the terminal in Novorossiysk. 🛢️ Why? Chevron and ExxonMobil are involved in the project. 🔒 Conditions: Strikes are banned only on oil tankers carrying Kazakhstani oil. 🤔 Behind the scenes: A deal on air defense technologies is possible. #Ukraine #USA #Energy #Vance #Zelenskyy #CPC
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Soldiers of the 121st Territorial Defense Brigade in a tent, who recorded a video appeal about rotation, prompting an official response from the 'South' Command

"Rotation as soon as possible": Southern Command responds to video appeal from soldiers of the 121st Territorial Defense Brigade

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:06
🔴 The Southern Command has responded to the video appeal from soldiers of the 121st Territorial Defense Brigade. Lieutenant Syshchuk complained about the lack of water and a 3-month delay in rotation. In response, the headquarters confirmed the complexity of the situation but promised rotation "as soon as possible" once safety allows. It is officially confirmed that 240 kg of cargo was delivered over the month. #121Brigade #Zaporizhzhia #AFU
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Person with a Ukrainian flag in front of a 'Square of Free Ukraine' sign in Poland, illustrating the theme of xenophobia and support for deporting unemployed Ukrainians.

Rise of Xenophobia in Poland: 67% of Poles Support Deportation of Unemployed Ukrainians

Politics 08/12/2026, 12:56
🇵🇱 Sociological shock in Poland: 67% of Poles support the deportation of unemployed Ukrainian men. 📊 IBRiS poll reveals a deep divide in society: - 80% of Poles over 50 are "FOR". - Only 43% of young people (18-29 years old) support the idea. 🗳️ Initiative by the "Law and Justice" party against the backdrop of Eurostat data on the reduction of refugees. #Poland #Ukraine #Migration #Politics
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Combat robot Ravlyk UMP-2 in the field: a symbol of Ukrainian-Danish cooperation in military equipment production

Ukraine and Denmark join forces: Launch of joint Ravlyk robot production in Europe

Technology 08/12/2026, 12:06
🇺🇦🇩🇰 **Ukraine and Denmark launch joint production of Ravlyk robots** Companies UUT and Vidar Industries have created a JV in Denmark to produce unmanned ground systems. 🔹 **Goal:** Expanding capacity and strengthening European supply chains. 🔹 **Plans:** Up to 3,000 robots per year, first batch of 500 units already in 2026. 🔹 **Tasks:** Logistics, evacuation of the wounded, demining. This is an important step for scaling Ukraine's defense industry in Europe! 🚀 #Ukraine #Denmark #Ravlyk #UAV #Defense
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Tired Russian soldier in camouflage sitting on the ground with a backpack, symbolizing army losses and fatigue

1.5 million casualties: how Russia replenishes its army with prisoners and foreign legions

Politics 08/12/2026, 11:41
🇷🇺 Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine have reached 1.5 million people. The Kremlin is strengthening the army with prisoners and soldiers from North Korea. 📊 General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: 1,460,400 losses of occupiers. 🇬🇧 GCHQ: ~500 thousand killed. 🇺🇸 CSIS: 450 thousand killed, total losses 1.4 million. ⚠️ Zelenskyy warned about 50 thousand North Koreans and a new mobilization in the autumn of 2026. #WarInUkraine #RussiaLosses #CSIS
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Russian military personnel preparing a North Korean KN-23 missile for launch on a mobile launcher

Russian strike tactics: shift to single launches of North Korean KN-23 missiles

Politics 08/12/2026, 11:23
🚀 Russia changes tactics: instead of mass salvos — single launches of KN-23 missiles from North Korea. 📉 ISW: Moscow is testing accuracy and refining weapons with Pyongyang. 📅 Chronology: strikes on Zaporizhzhia (August 11) and Dnipropetrovsk region (July 30). ⚠️ Zelenskyy: cooperation between RF and DPRK is growing, North Korea is gaining combat experience. 💥 Results of August 11 attack: 6 dead, 19 injured. RF saves "Zircon"s and S-400s.
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Cars at a Rosneft gas station in Russia, where gasoline from India may now be used to stabilize the fuel market

Gasoline from India: How Russia bypasses logistical barriers and saves the fuel market

Economy 08/12/2026, 10:53
🛢️ Russia has begun importing gasoline from India due to a critical fuel shortage. 🇺🇦 Reason: Ukrainian strikes on refineries disabled 43% of capacity. 🇮🇳 Supplier: Nayara Energy (shareholder is "Rosneft"). 🚢 Logistics: Fuel goes via Egypt to hide the route. 📉 Volumes: Experts call them a "drop in the ocean" against a 33% drop in refining. #Oil #Rosneft #Economy #India #Gasoline
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Debris of a downed Russian 'Geran' attack drone with 'GERAN-2' marking on the asphalt next to a Ukrainian patrol police car

Shahed Replacement: Russia Halts Production of 'Geran-3' Jet Drones in Favor of New Model

Incidents 08/12/2026, 09:48
🚨 Russia has halted production of 'Geran-3' drones. 📉 The HUR MoD of Ukraine reports that jet drones were only a transitional model. Now the focus has shifted to 'Geran-4' with a new airframe and Telefly LX-WP-160 engine. 🔍 Intelligence revealed the 'guts': 45 foreign components were found in one drone, 22 of which are American. 🛡️ In response, the Armed Forces of Ukraine presented the ZIRKA interception system, created to combat high-speed jet aircraft.
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