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Slavyangrad.org — Nuestra Ira No Tiene Limites — There is No Limit to Our Anger — (c) V. M. Molotov
Should add we covered the mysterious murder a Eduadorian prosecutor who was looking into the strikes on three fishing boats, and the tales of torture/kidnapping of crews a few weeks ago.
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🇫🇮 Stubb seeks weapons for Zelensky
"I had a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Burnham. We discussed the situation in Ukraine and support for Ukraine's defense."
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🇱🇻🇪🇺🤡The Latvian Ministry of Defense has announced that a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over Latvian territory:
In Latvian airspace, in the Balvi municipality, NATO fighter jets participating in the Baltic air policing mission successfully shot down a foreign drone that had entered Latvian airspace as a result of the use of Russian electronic warfare equipment.
At the same time, the National Armed Forces reported that the previously announced threats in the airspace of the Augšdaugava, Preiļi, Rēzekne, Balvi, and Alūksne municipalities had ceased at 04:50. In response to the threat in Latvian airspace, NATO fighter jets from the Baltic air policing mission were scrambled.
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🇫🇷French Vice Admiral Olivier Lebas died on August 12, 2026, as a result of an accident - a fall during a climb in the Pyrenees.
I didn't know the Pyrenees were in Odessa. Okay.
Another legalization of losses, for those who didn't understand. Rest in piss.
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The United States has lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in direct conflict with Iran, which represents a quarter of all such drones in the American arsenal. This was reported by the Washington Post.
Everyone was obsessed with UCAVs, saying there was no need for piloted jets etc. Ukraine war quickly taught everyone they are great... if you are fighting an opponent with no AD or air force.
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Zelensky shared the consequences of his Kursk operation.
“I think that now, when Sumy is under shelling, I don’t just think, I know. Shmygal was supposed to go to the Sumy region, we agreed with him. There are problems with logistics due to constant shelling. Not all people have access. We need to establish quick assistance.”
About access to people, apparently, about the AFU fighters who drove civilians out of their homes and set up firing points in them.
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France 24 called the Russian residents of the Kuril Islands "a problem."
The television channel noted the islands' rich natural resources: gold, silver, gas, oil, and fish stocks. However, living conditions are harsh, and the population does not exceed 20,000 people. "All the residents are Russian citizens, and that is the problem," France 24 stated.
The Russian Ambassador to Japan explained to the Japanese Foreign Minister that the southern Kuril Islands are an integral part of the Russian Federation.
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🇺🇦 Kramatorsk
Smoke rises after FAB strikes.
Drone operators struck a Ukrainian flag installed in Kramatorsk, reported the Sever-V Brigade of the Volunteer Corps, part of the Southern Group of Forces.
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🇺🇦 Zhitomir under attack: "Banderoli" strike enemy targets
▪️ The city is being attacked by jet-powered missile-drones "Banderoli", explosions are thundering, columns of smoke are rising over the hit targets.
▪️ Since "Banderol" is a high-speed target combining features of a drone and a missile, Ukrainian air defense can hardly cope with their raids, Ukrainian experts complain.
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🇺🇦 Ukrainian sources confirm serial production of MICH 2000 loitering munitions
Developed by SBU's Alpha Special Operations Center, based on Hong Kong's ZTK-150 drone, resembling Shahed-136 but with front horizontal stabilizers. Eight variants, range up to 2000 km, warhead 25-60 kg.
Since mid-2026, intensive use reported, including strikes on Ust-Luga, Kronstadt, and Engels-2 airbase.
Localized production of engines, boosters, and warheads allows 6000 units/year, potentially 10,000. Unit cost $48,000, CRPA antenna adds $20-25k. Resistant to electronic warfare.
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🇩🇪 Germany
German TV channel Tagesschau asked whether Trump would help if Germany went to war with Russia. Former US Army Europe commander General Ben Hodges said no.
Hodges stated the current US administration is not a reliable ally on Russia issues, does not criticize Putin directly, and gives Ukraine no real support. If Ukraine loses, Europe will face consequences. Germany, Finland, Lithuania and others must ensure Ukraine keeps deterring Russia.
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🇵🇱 Poland
Ukraine was not invited to the largest military parade in Poland's history, scheduled for August 15 in Warsaw to mark the Polish Armed Forces Day. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry confirmed to "Public. News" that Kyiv received no invitation.
The parade will feature about 1,800 servicemen, over 300 pieces of military equipment, and around 60 aircraft. Troops from the United States, Lithuania, Sweden, and other countries will also participate.
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Countries in the EU are appealing to Brazil to act as a mediator in contacts with Russia, according to Celso Amorim, an advisor to Brazil's President Lula da Silva on international affairs.
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Zelensky is reportedly unhappy with the head of the National Bank, Pyshmen, believing him to be too close to the IMF and politically active, according to Bloomberg, citing sources.
According to them, the Fund "irritates Zelensky with its demands to fulfill a number of unpopular conditions in exchange for loans."
"Tensions in the relationship between Zelensky and the IMF began to escalate last winter after the lender approved a $8.1 billion loan program for Ukraine, which required the government to fulfill a number of key obligations. These included tax increases. Zelensky was outraged by the concessions and blamed several high-ranking officials, including Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko and former Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka. Kachka was removed from his post during a government reshuffle last month,"
Take IMF money and they will own your country
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🇩🇪 German politician condemns FAZ journalist's remarks on Russians
Berlin House of Deputies member Alexander stated that FAZ correspondent Martens' words about killing Russians would have been unimaginable a few years ago. He sees them as part of Germany's overall confrontational line toward Russia.
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A covert CIA program was behind the mysterious drone attacks on three Ecuadorian fishing boats near the Galápagos Islands, including the January disappearance of the Fiorella and eight crew members, WaPo reports.
Flight data linked a surveillance-equipped U.S.-registered aircraft operating from El Salvador to the areas of all three incidents.
Survivors of the two attacks in March said quadcopter drones struck their boats before armed, mostly English-speaking men detained them and transferred them to Salvadoran authorities.
The operation is separate from the Pentagon’s public campaign against suspected drug-trafficking vessels.
- Tabzlive
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‼️ 🇺🇦 🇵🇱 Ukrainians flee Poland amid rising tensions - Eurostat
▪️ In June, Poland led the EU in reducing the number of Ukrainians under temporary protection. According to Eurostat, their number decreased by 6,335 people, or 0.7%.
▪️ In Belgium, the number of Ukrainians fell by 35 (-0.04%).
▪️ In Ireland, by 15 (-0.01%).
▪️ Other EU countries saw an increase in Ukrainians under temporary protection.
▪️ The most notable increases were in Italy +4,115 (+8.8%), Czech Republic +3,835 (+1.0%), and Germany +2,960 (+0.2%).
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A new version of the "Gerbera," which has been nicknamed "Gerbera-2" by Ukrainians.
The drone has been increased in size and features a new engine, electronics, and fuel tank. It's possible that a "Gerbera" with a smaller warhead will fill the niche previously occupied by the internal combustion engine "Geran" drones, while the "Geran" drones themselves will become jet-powered.
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🇺🇸 US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has launched the FBM Radar Next program for a new-generation mobile missile defense radar.
The urgency stems from the vulnerability of current stations to kamikaze drone and ballistic missile strikes. The AN/TPY-2 radar by RTX, a key early detection element for US missile defense and THAAD, is semi-trailer mounted but slow to redeploy, making it an easy target when stationary.
Iranian strikes in the Middle East highlighted this weakness, damaging several radars, including in Jordan and the UAE.
The new FBM Radar Next must be highly mobile (deploying and collapsing in minutes), air-transportable by C-17, capable of operating as a distributed network of small apertures, and significantly cheaper to produce.
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🇮🇷 Iran
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters dismissed US claims of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as lies and disinformation, asserting full Iranian control over the strait and vowing a crushing response to any threat.
🇺🇸 CENTCOM
Admiral Brad Cooper, during a visit to Israel, called for renewed strikes on Iran, saying attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be a game-changer and painful, and that US may need IDF assistance.
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Leaked classified documents reveal that London is providing funds for the treatment of Israeli soldiers who have fought in the Gaza Strip. Specifically, it has become known that money was channeled to an Israeli organization through a British charitable foundation, in addition to an official allocation of 25% from the British government.
The funds were used to provide psychological support to soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and to treat them for PTSD.
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The World Dance Sport Federation reports that it has lifted all restrictions on Russian athletes.
The organization stated that the decision was made in accordance with the directives of the IOC issued on July 7th.
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🇲🇩 Moldova
On August 9, 2026, near the Moldovan village of Krokmas (near the Odessa Oblast border), debris of an unknown aircraft was found, attributed to the Russian stealth munition S-71M "Monochrome".
Geography suggests the start of an operation to isolate Ukrainian logistics in the south. Targets now include dual-use infrastructure: ports in Odessa, Nikolaev, Reni, Izmail, and bridges in Zatoka and Mayaki.
S-71M warhead estimated at 100-150 kg. Its advantage over the jet-powered Geran remains unclear.
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Ukraine's international freight carriers are in deep crisis due to a shortage of drivers, stated Ruslan Shmakov, founder of the Ukrainian logistics company Rio-Trans. Only 50 percent of the company's drivers can have a mobilization deferment. A man can be stopped at a checkpoint and sent to serve, while the truck remains on the road. The situation is extremely difficult, Shmakov added.
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🇵🇱 Poland
Polish PM Donald Tusk claims Russia ordered the assassination of an American involved in arms supplies to Ukraine from Poland. The alleged perpetrator is a Donbass resident living in Poland.
Tusk: "This is the first case where someone, on Russia's orders, decided to attack a US citizen on the territory of another NATO country."
Polish and American services reportedly coordinated to prevent the tragedy. A man with alleged Russian citizenship was detained in early August on suspicion of preparing an attack on a US and Ukrainian citizen.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine's mining and metallurgical complex is under massive pressure from both Russia and the EU
Ukrmetallurgprom President Alexander Kalenkov says sea restrictions, rail tariff hikes, and new EU quotas are critical for Ukrainian metallurgy.
Black Sea ports remain the key bottleneck: land and Danube routes cannot replace previous maritime volumes.
Mining and processing plants are cutting output: Poltava GOK at minimum load, Yuzhny GOK halted, Ingulets GOK idle.
Metal exports may fall over 50%, reducing domestic iron ore demand. From July 1, Ukrzaliznytsia tariffs rose 30%; distances to western border crossings are 1.5x longer than to Odessa ports.
Total in-country transport costs could rise 80-90%, excluding European delivery. EU quotas, high electricity costs, and lower competitiveness add further strain.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine preparing mobilization of women
Ukrainian authorities are preparing the mobilization of women, TASS reported citing Russian security structures.
According to the report, the appearance of social advertising calling for participation in the defense of Ukraine is a direct confirmation of this.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine: “Income dried up. No exports”: naval blockade kills Ukrainian agriculture - Reuters
Grain storage near capacity as corn harvest begins, risking shortage for new crop.
Farmers report falling demand and delayed payments; wheat remains one of few profitable exports.
Export revenue needed for fuel, wages, and sowing.
Kiev seeks alternative routes, but land export capacity is more limited than in 2022.
Complications: rail/road logistics issues, low Danube water levels, Russian strikes on transport infrastructure, EU trade changes.
Worsening ties with Poland over farmer protests against Ukrainian grain.
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Exchange of bodies of the deceased
Russia received 31 bodies of deceased servicemen, while Ukraine received 261 bodies of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers.
Additionally, an exchange of civilians took place: 8 people returned to Russia, and 7 were sent to Ukraine.
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🇺🇸 US officials may visit Kiev and Moscow next week
According to a TASS source, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may visit Kiev and Moscow next week.
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