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Russian soldier in camouflage with weapon and Russian flag on sleeve — example of foreign mercenaries marked by inventory number system to conceal losses

Inventory Number System: How Russia Marks Foreign Mercenaries to Conceal Casualties

Politics 08/17/2026, 15:09
🔴 HUR MODU reveals shocking practice: Russia marks foreign mercenaries with "inventory numbers" on their bodies. 📌 Instead of dog tags, they use henna and jagua—marks do not wash off for weeks. 📌 Police check migrants and students for numbers to catch deserters. 📌 Goal is to hide real casualties: bodies remain unidentified, and fighters are listed as "missing." 📉 Data is being transferred to international tribunals. #Ukraine #HUR #Mercenaries #War2026
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Iranian flag waving in front of a building with national emblem, people walking on street — symbol of diplomatic breakthrough between US and Iran

US and Iran Extend Ceasefire for 60 Days: Diplomatic Breakthrough Amidst Military Preparations

Politics 08/17/2026, 14:55
🚨 Breaking: US and Iran Agree to Extend Ceasefire for 60 Days! 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷 According to Al Arabiya, the parties have reached an agreement to avoid a new escalation. However, official confirmation is pending. ⚠️ Meanwhile, WSJ reports on Iran's covert war preparations: IRGC is strengthening control, and missile stockpiles are growing. 🌊 Iran is attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding the conflict zone to the Red Sea. 🗣️ US allies are dissatisfied with Trump's diplomacy, who threatens to declare the strait US territory. #Iran #USA #MiddleEast #Ceasefire #Geopolitics
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Ukrainian soldier prepares reconnaissance drone for launch in forested terrain — part of operation targeting infrastructure in Crimea and Kherson

Night operation in the rear: Ukrainian forces strike drone infrastructure in Crimea and Kherson

Politics 08/17/2026, 14:40
🚨 On the night of August 17, 2026, Ukrainian forces struck drone infrastructure in Crimea and Kherson. 🎯 Targets: storage, preparation, and control sites for drones, as well as a command post. 💰 About $3,000 is spent to eliminate one Russian soldier. 🇷🇺 Russia increases attacks, Ukraine — counterattacks. 🌍 The Guardian: strikes return Crimea to the "Stone Age". #ukraine #war #drones #military
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Close-up of the fuselage of a Russian jet drone during assembly or pre-launch preparation

Tactical Shift: Russia Moves to Mass Production of Jet Drones, Phasing Out Piston 'Shaheds'

Politics 08/17/2026, 14:05
🚀 Russia changes tactics: mass transition to jet drones. Experts explain why 'Shaheds' are becoming a thing of the past and why the new 'Bandera' drones are dangerous for Ukrainian air defense. 📉 The decline in effectiveness of old models forces Russia to seek new solutions. 🇨🇳 Dependence on Chinese engines and composites remains the main bottleneck. #Ukraine #Russia #Drones #AirDefense #War2026
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Family looks at the destroyed Izmail train station building in Ukraine, amid threats of conflict escalation and drone debris on the Danube

Romania drawn into the conflict: drone debris and threat of escalation on the Danube

Politics 08/17/2026, 13:30
🇷🇴 Romania records an increase in Russian drones near the border — a consequence of attacks on Ukrainian ports on the Danube. Debris falls on Romanian territory. 🛡️ Ukrainian Air Defense shot down most UAVs, but the threat remains. 🚀 Romania will receive new weaponry under the SAFE program to detect drones at low altitudes. ⚠️ NATO confirmed a drone shot down over Romania — the first such case. #Romania #Ukraine #Drones #NATO #Danube
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A group of people on a pier observes smoke from a distant ship, symbolizing threats to the grain corridor and the role of the Ukrainian Navy in its protection in 2026

Ukrainian Navy: First Half of 2026 Results and Strategy for Protecting the Grain Corridor

Politics 08/17/2026, 12:57
🇺🇦 The Ukrainian Navy has summarized the first half of 2026: 350,000 nautical miles and 7,000 sorties. Vice Admiral Neizhpapa stated that the main priority is protecting the grain corridor and the coast. 🚀 New UAV interceptor units and modern simulators for crew training have been introduced. ⚠️ Despite reports of success, on August 17, Russia struck the port of the Odesa region, damaging a vessel under the flag of Togo. 📉 The fleet's main priority is preserving the lives of sailors and protecting civilian shipping.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin in deep thought, discussing the situation with the frigate 'Admiral Kasatonov' in the Baltic Sea.

Russian Frigate 'Admiral Kasatonov' in the Baltic: Response to EU Threats or Escalation?

Politics 08/17/2026, 12:41
🚨 Escalation in the Baltic: Russia Strengthens Fleet Amid EU Threats 🚢 The frigate 'Admiral Kasatonov' armed with 'Zircon' hypersonic missiles has arrived in the Baltic Sea. 🗣️ Putin threatened a 'mirror response' to the seizure of 'shadow fleet' vessels. 🧠 Experts: Moscow is creating uncertainty to deter the West. #Russia #Baltic #Navy #Putin #Geopolitics
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Viktor Yanukovych in a formal suit, symbolizing the lives of ousted leaders in Russia in 2026

The Kremlin's Gilded Cage: How Overthrown Dictators and Traitors Live in Russia in 2026

Politics 08/17/2026, 12:35
🏰 **The Kremlin's Gilded Cage**: How overthrown dictators live in Russia in 2026 Bashar Assad in Rublyovka: plays games and studies ophthalmology, but remains silent due to Kremlin pressure. 🇷🇺🚫🗣️ Luxurious life funded by millions transferred abroad and total dependence on special services. 🕵️‍♂️💰 Ukrainian special services continue the liquidation of traitors even on Russian territory. 🇺🇦🔫 #Politics #Russia #Assad #Yanukovych #SpecialServices
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Russian military personnel preparing a high-speed drone to bypass Ukrainian air defenses

Jet Escalation: Russia Switches to High-Speed Drones to Break Ukrainian Air Defense

Politics 08/17/2026, 12:06
🚀 **Jet Escalation**: Russia switches to high-speed drones In August 2026, the tactics of Russian strikes are changing. Moscow is increasing the use of jet "Geran" drones and "Banderoles" drone-missiles to break Ukrainian air defense. 🔹 **Why this is dangerous**: High speed reduces the time for interception. Classic "Shaheds" are becoming less effective. 🔹 **Russia's problems**: Complexity of engine production and dependence on Chinese supplies. 🔹 **Experts**: The term "jet drone" is blurring; new models are approaching cruise missiles. #Ukraine #AirDefense #Geran #Banderoles #War2026
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Shaikha Al Nuwais, UN Tourism Secretary-General, speaks at a meeting with Natalya Tabaka in Ukraine

Shaikha Al Nuwais' Visit to Ukraine: UN Tourism Identifies Key Drivers for Industry Recovery

Politics 08/17/2026, 11:16
🇺🇦 UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais visited Ukraine for the first time in 10 years. 📅 On August 15, 2026, the future of tourism after the war was discussed in Kyiv. 🏥 Main drivers of recovery: medical tourism and the IT sector. 📊 Pre-war indicators: 13 million tourists and 3-4% of GDP. 🤝 The UN calls for uniting the efforts of the state and business to return to the global market.
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