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ℹ️: Large explosions rocked Donetsk today after several Ukrainian missiles struck the city.

- Donetsk authorities claimed that multiple districts of the city were targeted by projectiles from Ukraine, resulting in a minimum of 11 civilian injuries.
- It remains unclear what the target of the strikes was.
- It is reported that Ukraine likely utilized Storm Shadow cruise missiles for the attack.

SUBSCRIBE | 26/08/26

ℹ️: Key takeaways from Ukrainian government statements during independence day:

- According to Zelensky, Russia may be preparing a new offensive in the northern direction. Notably, a few months ago several settlements were evacuated in northern Chernihiv Oblast.
- Ukraine recently received a small shipment of PAC-3 interceptor missiles.
- The Ukrainian military has received information and approval to begin domestic production of Storm Shadow missile components.
- The European Union has allocated another several billion euros to Ukraine for the purpose of air defense, according to Ursula von der Leyen.
- Ukraine is preparing for a harsh winter, but energy facilities have been further fortified and prepared for attacks.
- Ukrainian cities are preparing for the possibility of several consecutive days without power during winter months.
- Ukraine desperately needs anti-ballistic interceptors as Russia seeks to increase its monthly production of Iskander-M missiles to 100.

⚠️ There is a high possibility of missile strikes on Kyiv during the next 24 hours.

SUBSCRIBE | | 25/08/26

🇲🇩: During the last 24 hours, yet another Russian drone strike occurred against a Ukrainian border station near Moldova.

- During the last few days, Russia has been routinely striking border areas between Ukraine and other nations around Odessa Oblast.
- 5 days ago, a border post in the Ukrainian settlement of "Reni" along the Romanian border was struck by a drone.
- 4 days ago, a border post in the Ukrainian settlement of "Tabaky" along the Moldovan border was struck by a drone.
- Yesterday, a border post in the Ukrainian settlement of "Vynohradivka" along the Moldovan border was struck by a drone.
- In the most recent incident, traffic between Ukraine and Moldova was yet again suspended near the targeted area.
- Moldovan media reported that a Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace in the same area near the border during the day, but it's unclear if these incidents are related.

SUBSCRIBE | | 25/08/26

We will return to regular posting shortly. Sorry for the inactivity

❗: Ukrainian monitors have detected mass launches of Geran drones from Russia. A large scale Russian drone strike is underway against Ukraine.

🚀: 2 Iskander-M missiles impacted unknown targets in Kremenchuk moments ago.

❗: OTRK activity was detected in Taganrog! Threat of Zircon/Iskander-M/KN-23 missile launches.

ℹ️: Russia has evidently begun a massive aerial campaign against Ukrainian locomotives.

- Within the last 2 weeks, several incidents of Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian railroad infrastructure have been noted. It has become apparent that Russia has elected to begin a broad campaign against Ukrainian transit infrastructure.
- Within the last 48 hours, such operations have only intensified. Russian drones and missiles struck locomotives on the Lozova-Kharkiv railroad (Image 1) and the Zhytomyr-Odessa railroad (Image 2). So far, no civilian casualties have been noted by Ukrainian authorities during the two strikes.
- Additionally, transit terminals themselves have been targeted in Odessa (Image 3).
- It is likely that Russia will continue and expand its campaign against Ukrainian long-distance logistics during the coming months.

SUBSCRIBE | 23/08/26

ℹ️: Moments ago, approximately 5 Russian Banderol cruise missiles targeted Kyiv.

- The missiles may have been targeting heating and electrical infrastructure.
- The attack took place while several European leaders are present in the city for Ukrainian Independence Day celebrations on the 24th of August.
- Among those in attendance is Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, former U.S Vice-President Mike Pence, as well as leaders of Denmark, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia.
- The Russian strike during this event shows a change from the previous status quo, as it indicates that Russia will no longer pause strikes for foreign representatives.

⚠️ Based on public information, we cannot rule out the possibility of additional missile strikes on Kyiv throughout the coming hours.

SUBSCRIBE | 23/08/26

👾: Cyber attack against UK powerplant:

- It has been revealed that a power plant in the UK was disabled for 4 days following a cyber-attack, and the clues currently point towards Iran-affiliated hacker group(s).
- Despite the attack, there was no shortage of electricity production in the UK.
- The exact power plant was not specified by media outlets.
- It seems like the attack was carried out at the same time as water infrastructure was being cyber-attacked in the U.S. by Iran-related Hacker groups, last month.

SUBSCRIBE | 23/08/26

UKRAINE IN DETAIL:

ℹ️: As winter approaches, potential disaster looms over the millions still living in the war-torn country.

- In a statement today responding to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia, Vladimir Putin commented that "If you start hitting our logistics, Russia's response will not be long in coming." Here's what it could mean for Ukraine:
- Over the last few weeks, observers have noted a significant improvement in Russian long range strike capabilities, as well as a significant decrease in Ukrainian air defense capabilities.
- Most notably, Ukraine currently lacks the ability to intercept ballistic and hypersonic missiles.
- On the other hand, Russia has begun mass utilization of jet drones and Banderol missiles, weapons which are particularly difficult to stop because of their high production, speed, and maneuverability.
- Ukrainian sources including Pravda have sounded alarms over the critical shortage of various interceptors, whilst acknowledging that their enemy has been stockpiling thousands of drones and hundreds of missiles for the upcoming winter.
- Besides drastically increasing its production of Zircon and Iskander-M missiles, Russia has also received a steady flow of missiles from North Korea, including the new KN-30.
- At the moment, there's nothing Ukraine can do to stop most of Russia's arsenal, putting the nation's already fragile infrastructure at risk of total collapse if strikes intensify.
- With Russian leaders planning to render certain Ukrainian cities "uninhabitable" in the coming months, Ukrainians are already preparing to ration energy as soon as November.

SUBSCRIBE | 22/08/26

🚀 : Hours ago, Odessa Oblast once again was targeted by a massive munitions strike. Russia utilized approximately the following projectiles against Odessa:

- ~1x KH-59/69 missile.
- ~12-14x KAB glide bombs.
- ~12-13x Banderol cruise missiles.
- Over 15 drones of various types.

The projectiles mainly targeted Chornomorsk and port infrastructure. The increased usage of Banderols is a massive development. These rockets hold a payload more than twice the size of Geran-2s, and they are now being heavily utilized during attacks on Ukraine. Additionally, Russian aviation has started routinely dropping cheap glide bombs on the Odessa region.

SUBSCRIBE | 22/08/26

🚀 Right now, 12 Banderol missiles are flying to attack Odesa.

ℹ: Moments ago, 6-8 Russian Iskander-M/S-400 missiles struck eastern Kyiv after being launched from Bryansk.

- Footage is already available from the scene.
- Geran drones and Banderol missiles are continuing to routinely move towards Kyiv and Odessa throughout the morning.
- The attack took place during daylight hours, a rarity.
- The recent increase in attacks is likely related to Ukraine's upcoming independence day celebrations.

⚠ Further strikes against Ukraine are expected in the coming days.

SUBSCRIBE | 22/08/26

🚀: For the 3rd consecutive day, Zhytomyr is under attack from Banderol cruise missiles. Currently 2 such missiles are approaching the city.

🇵🇱: According to Polish news network Defence24, on the evening of August 20th, an unknown Ukrainian aircraft flew over Polish territory likely enroute to Vojens Air Base in Denmark.

- Based on its flight characteristics, the aircraft is speculated to be one of the F-16s that were recently transferred to Ukraine from Denmark.
- The purpose of the flight is currently unknown, but it's possible that the plane is preparing to undergo maintenance in Denmark.

SUBSCRIBE | 22/08/26