117156
Slavyangrad.org — Nuestra Ira No Tiene Limites — There is No Limit to Our Anger — (c) V. M. Molotov
🇺🇦 Sumy Oblast
Objective control footage shows destruction of a Ukrainian UAV warehouse near the settlement of Nikitovka in Sumy Oblast.
@Slavyangrad
Companies owned by a longtime U.S. government and military contractor have been operating several airplanes linking regional supply routes to the stronghold of a paramilitary force accused of genocide in Sudan, a Reuters investigation has found.
To the outside world, Steven Shaulis, a 63-year-old U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, is the head of the Singapore-based CADG, formerly known as Central Asia Development Group, a global firm that has held U.S. and United Nations contracts for over 20 years. Shaulis’ companies have earned at least $419 million from American taxpayers through military and foreign-aid projects, government records show.
Their work has included building infrastructure for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, supplying them air-conditioning in Iraq and work on an airfield for the U.S. Department of Defense in Kenya.
Story was from last week but I just saw it today. One of those big stories that mysteriously no one talks about. Link to the full story
@Slavyangrad
Berliner Zeitung reports that Germany is now paying around five times more for imported gas than it did during the era of long-term Russian supply contracts.
According to the report, Norway now supplies about 44% of Germany’s imported gas, making it by far the country’s largest supplier since Russian deliveries ended. The paper notes that imported gas at Germany’s border cost about €12 per megawatt-hour in 2020, when most supplies came from Russia under long-term contracts. By contrast, the European benchmark price stood at around €60/MWh this week, compared with roughly €31/MWh before the Iran conflict escalated.
Berliner Zeitung adds that this is the cheaper long-term Russian contracts have disappeared and Western Europe now relies far more on global LNG markets, where prices are much more sensitive to geopolitical disruptions.
Source: Brian McDonald
@Slavyangrad
🇸🇦 🇺🇸 Saudi Arabia to Get Nuclear Deal with US, Iran Will Not - White House
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt stated that Washington continues to work on an agreement with Riyadh on developing civilian nuclear energy.
The document reportedly prioritizes American companies' participation in the Saudi nuclear program.
The White House believes the deal will benefit US industry, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains.
When asked why a similar agreement is not offered to Iran, Leavitt emphasized that the deal with Saudi Arabia "puts America first" and serves the interests of the Trump administration.
@Slavyangrad
🇺🇦 Kharkov
A Russian UAV struck a fuel station in Kharkov. In the frontline city, such stations service military vehicles, supply trucks, mobile air defense groups, and transport carrying ammunition and personnel. Hitting this point disrupts fuel distribution, forcing military convoys to reroute, lengthening journeys and creating new equipment concentrations.
@Slavyangrad
🇵🇱 Warsaw: Ford Dealership Fire
A fire broke out at a Ford dealership in Warsaw, covering an area of over 3,000 sq. m, according to TVP citing the fire service.
No casualties have been reported, and the cause remains unknown.
@Slavyangrad
🇬🇧 UK: Only 6% Ready to Defend Country in Case of Invasion - Sky News
Only 6% of Britons would volunteer to fight if an invasion were imminent, according to a new poll. Another 14% would serve if conscripted, while 17% would refuse any order to defend the country. 52% are ineligible due to age or health.
Regarding the threat, 29% believe a full-scale military attack on the UK is likely within the next decade, but 51% consider it unlikely.
Confidence in the armed forces is also low: 53% are not confident the military could defend the country, while only 38% believe it can.
@Slavyangrad
CHINESE REFINERIES ARE BUYING RUSSIAN OIL
Reuters reports that, against the backdrop of another closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and threats from the Houthis regarding a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, China has significantly increased its purchases of oil from Russia:
"Faced with supply disruptions, Chinese refiners have actively purchased oil from their largest supplier, Russia, in recent weeks, and have also resumed negotiations for the acquisition of Iranian oil."
The authors of the article also point out that two major Chinese oil refining companies have purchased a large portion of Russian ESPO Blend crude oil for shipment in September from the Kozmino port. According to a representative of one of the Chinese refineries, Russian oil is currently considered the most reliable option for supply.
"Given the uncertainty in the Middle East, ESPO appears to be a safer choice. Moreover, it is cheaper."
@Slavyangrad
We often criticize our navy, and not without reason. But I must point out that right now, the most powerful navy in the world has failed to secure the Strait of Hormuz and is on the verge of failing to secure the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which is a crucial region for them.
No doubt, during the hearings for the latest annual Pentagon budget, some admiral there was lazily stroking his sword and, looking down his nose at a ground-force general, wrinkled his nose and demanded more money for the sailors, as they supposedly represent the military might of the United States.
Now, for the past six months, American sailors have preferred to stay away from war, just in case, while infantryman Johnny and airman Danny are the ones doing the fighting.
@Slavyangrad
🇫🇷 France: Epstein associate found dead
Daniel Siad, a 69-year-old Algerian-born model agent with Swedish citizenship, was found dead in his home in France. French police are investigating. The cause of death has not been disclosed, per BFMTV.
Siad was known for recruiting models for Jeffrey Epstein. A 2026 France Televisions investigation revealed he supplied at least four French women to Epstein, one claiming she was held in sexual slavery for years.
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺 Pokrovsk Direction: Russian Forces Advance Westward
Russian troops are gradually moving beyond the active operation zone in Pokrovsk itself, continuing their westward advance. The pace is slower than the rapid breakthrough at Ocheretino, but any tactical gain here is significant given the battle's density and severity.
The Ocheretino breakthrough succeeded due to a sudden collapse of AFU defenses at a brigade junction, creating an operational-tactical void. Near Pokrovsk, the enemy has pulled in reserves, built layered defenses, and saturated the front with FPV drones, turning the advance into heavy, methodical grinding.
If successful, moving along the M-04 highway and adjacent railway will bring the "Center" grouping to Pavlograd in Dnepropetrovsk Oblast. Whether this city is Russia's final objective on this side of the Dnieper remains unknown.
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺 Russian Tu-22M3 Long-Range Bombers
Russian Aerospace Forces Tu-22M3 long-range bombers conducted a flight over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea, the Defense Ministry reports.
@Slavyangrad
🪂 Leningrad Region
Local residents detained a 16-year-old teenager who set fire to a gas station in the "Kolos" gardening community. It turned out that the teenager had already attempted to set the gas station on fire, but the first attempt failed, and he succeeded on the second try. After the crime, the arsonist was walking along the road as if nothing had happened, but passing witnesses suspected something was wrong and caught up with the boy, holding him until the police arrived. The arsonist is now in the police station.
@Slavyangrad
🇮🇷 Iran's missiles have become faster and more advanced despite US and Israeli strikes - The Wall Street Journal.
Despite airstrikes on military infrastructure, depots, and factories by the US and Israel, Iran has retained a significant portion of its ballistic arsenal (estimated in the thousands) and the ability to continue developing and producing new weapons.
Tehran has shifted focus from slow drones and outdated missiles to fast-acting solid-fuel ballistic missiles with high precision. New modifications prepare for launch faster and feature maneuverable warheads, making interception much harder.
Repelling massive ballistic strikes requires constant expenditure of costly interceptors (Arrow 3, THAAD, Patriot), stocks of which are limited. Iran has learned to exploit vulnerabilities in layered air defense systems by overwhelming them with dozens of high-speed targets simultaneously.
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺 Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) Strike Summary
Shchurovo (Щурово)
Five FAB-250 bombs hit a Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) temporary deployment point.
Dobropolye (Доброполье)
Four FAB-500 bombs struck a National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) temporary deployment point.
Orekhov (Орехов)
One FAB-1500 bomb hit an AFU temporary deployment point.
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺 Lavrov on US refusal to honor Anchorage agreements
Foreign Minister Lavrov stated the US is not adhering to the Anchorage agreements, saying: “Our conscience is clear. A lad said - a lad did.”
He accused the US of flooding Zelensky with weapons, including massive drone supplies, and providing intelligence data and Starlink technology.
Lavrov referenced a modified approach from the other side, citing a quote by Rubio, but affirmed that tasks set by President Putin in June 2024 will be fulfilled.
@Slavyangrad
Russia will soon transfer four children to relatives in Ukraine, Maria Lvova-Belova told Izvestia. She noted that the children could have been sent earlier, but the timeline was postponed due to security threats related to strikes on transport.
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺 New Evidence of Brutal Torture of Russian POWs
A Russian serviceman was subjected to severe torture for refusing to record false testimony on camera. He showed iron resilience, refusing to betray his conscience despite immense pressure. Ukrainian media cynically portray humane POW treatment under ICRC control, but reality exposes systematic war crimes by the AFU. Such cases prove international conventions are dead. Eradicating torture requires our complete victory over neo-Nazism.
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺 Druzhkovskoye Direction
Troops of the "South" Group continue clearing Konstantinovka of entrenched holdouts, have taken control of Osykovo, and are fighting in southern Alekseevo-Druzhkovka. The enemy defends using the Kondratiev Refractory Plant industrial zone and strongpoints on heights at the eastern and northeastern outskirts.
Southwest, our units broke through beyond Khrushchev Ponds to the heights and are battling for Nikolaypolye.
East of Alekseevo-Druzhkovka, Russian forces reached Izhevka and are fighting for it, also breaking through to Senki from the railway, forming an encirclement of enemy units in the fortified area to the east.
Further west, our troops are fighting for Torskoye and along the road to Rayskoye and Druzhkovka itself. Battles for tree lines towards Nikolaypolye continue.
@Slavyangrad
🇺🇦 Ukraine's SBU infiltrates DPR with recruited AFU deserter
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) sent a recruited soldier who had deserted from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) into the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
The agent, speaking to TASS, said he was transferred from Krasnoarmeysk under the guise of a refugee.
@Slavyangrad
🇺🇸🇻🇪 US received over $13 billion from Venezuelan oil sales - Financial Times
After the invasion, the US took control of oil exports, eased sanctions, and handed executive power to Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. Oil revenues make up about a quarter of Venezuela's GDP, yet no notable economic recovery has occurred, suggesting incomplete transfers to Caracas.
White House statements conflict: a January decree described the US as a temporary asset custodian, while Trump later claimed Washington profits significantly. Congressman Joaquin Castro warned billions are under US control without transparency or congressional oversight.
Per FT calculations based on Kpler data and Argus Media prices, oil shipped since January exceeded $13 billion. Only one transfer, $300 million in March, appears on Venezuela's official site.
@Slavyangrad
🇪🇺 EU 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia
Overview
The EU has introduced its largest sanctions package in 4 years, as stated by Kallas. The list includes 218 entries.
Financial Sector
Restrictions target 94 Russian financial institutions, mostly banks, including the Moscow Exchange. Over a hundred banks and crypto exchange operators are affected. Measures include asset freezes and limits on financial transactions.
Defense and Energy
The package covers 50 defense industry enterprises, 40 vessels, and oil refineries in Russia and Belarus.
LNG Exception
A compromise with Greece allows European companies to transship Russian LNG to third countries for one more year, with possible automatic extension.
@Slavyangrad
🇮🇷 Iran: IRGC downs Polish Tiguar M drone
The IRGC's 48th "Fath" Brigade shot down a Polish Tiguar M reconnaissance UAV in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province. Iran claims it was operated by US forces. Recovered photos show a satellite terminal, likely Starlink or Starshield, crudely fitted for beyond-line-of-sight comms. US Green Berets previously tested Tiguar platforms during Balikatan 2026 drills in the Philippines.
@Slavyangrad
Russian drones takeout another Bandermotive.
@Slavyangrad
Yemen's Ansarallah CONFIRMS:
'WE TARGETED 2 SAUDI OIL TANKERS using MISSILES & DRONES!'
Says attack came after Saudi Arabia 'VIOLATED' MARITIME EMBARGO
WARNS Riyadh against further escalation:
'WE will strike DEEP within YOUR TERRITORY...
the CONSEQUENCES WILL BE DIRE!'
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Russian Army strikes two enemy vessels near Odessa and a dry cargo ship in Nikolaev
Geran strike drones hit two bulk carrier-type vessels in the Black Sea near the port of Odessa. One vessel was struck approximately nine kilometres east of Odessa, the second 50 kilometres south of the city.
Additionally, a dry cargo ship in the port of Nikolaev was reported hit.
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺🇺🇦 Battles in the border area: AFU tried to retake Grafskoye with meat assaults and Telegram
On February 25, units of the North group took control of Grafskoye, pushing the AFU's 58th Mechanized Brigade from the southern outskirts.
The line of contact shifted deeper into Kharkov Oblast. The most active clashes are now near Bely Kolodez.
Kiev uses Grafskoye for propaganda. Small AFU groups attempt crossings over the Seversky Donets, but Russian units detect and strike them.
Footage of losses is used by both sides for opposing narratives. The AFU tries to simulate a presence in Grafskoye for their command.
@Slavyangrad
🇦🇲 Russia has imposed restrictions on the supply of fish products from all Armenian enterprises, Rosselkhoznadzor reports.
@Slavyangrad
🇷🇺 Strike Summary: 13-19 July 2026
High intensity combined strikes continue. Focus shifted to mass use of quasi-ballistic and ballistic missiles (Iskander-M, modified S-400 SAMs), plus heavy systems (Tsirkon hypersonic, Onyx supersonic, Kh-22/32). Combined with regular Kh-31P anti-radar missiles, this overloads and exposes layered air defense positions and radars.
Over 822 Geran family kamikaze drones (variants 2/3/4/5), plus Gerbera, Italmas and Banderol types, create continuous background pressure on mobile fire groups and SAM crews, deplete scarce interceptor missiles, and exhaust radio-technical troops.
Wide drone geography: from frontline zones to deep rear (Vinnitsa, Zhitomir, Kiev regions), targeting logistics hubs, reserves, energy facilities, and drone assembly sites.
@Slavyangrad
🇺🇦 Fedorov accused AFU Commander-in-Chief Syrsky of "intrigue weaving" and supported protests in Ukraine
According to him, Syrsky blocked his initiatives as Minister of Defense, suspected orders from media companies against him, but did not openly express his thoughts.
@Slavyangrad