Yesterday, soldiers from Ukraine’s 93rd Mechanized Brigade “Kholodnyi Yar” captured four Russian troops from the 132nd Motorized Rifle Brigade who had infiltrated deep into the operational zone of Ukraine’s 19th Army Corps. The capture likely took place near the villages of Kucheriiv Yar and Zolotyi Kolodiaz in Donetsk region. Of the nine-man enemy group, five were eliminated during the clash, and efforts are ongoing to locate and neutralize any remaining infiltrators.

The game of “hide and seek” continues on the Pokrovsk axis, where Russian forces attempt to conceal their positions but are relentlessly hunted down and destroyed by Ukrainian defenders. The footage captures the results of precise strikes on enemy personnel and positions, underscoring Ukraine’s dominance in surveillance and targeting. A sarcastic warning is added for the enemy: smoke only where fire hasn’t struck yet, and walk only where drones haven’t flown.

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🚨🇰🇵 11,000 North Korean Troops Still Deployed in Russia’s Border Regions

🪖 Ukraine’s military intelligence reports about 11,000 North Korean soldiers stationed in four brigades in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod oblasts, with fixed deployment zones focused on border areas.

👷 An additional 6,000 DPRK personnel are expected under a Moscow–Pyongyang agreement to perform engineering, demining, infrastructure repair, and medical duties. The first 1,200 were to arrive in late July or early August. Ukrainian intelligence stresses no direct combat use of North Korean soldiers against Ukrainian forces has been recorded far.

⚡ While these troops may not yet fight, their presence frees Russian units for frontline actions and strengthens rear infrastructure. This expands Russia’s manpower and highlights its reliance on foreign partners, emphasizing Moscow’s increasing international isolation and dependence on pariah states.

🇺🇦🤝 Ukraine Holds Its Ground as Alaska Summit Leaves More Questions Than Answers

🕊️ The Trump–Putin summit in Alaska ended without a ceasefire or binding agreements. While Trump called the talks a “10 out of 10,” Putin left with symbolic gains like red-carpet treatment and a US sanctions reprieve. His demands include Ukraine surrendering Donbas, recognizing Crimea, and banning NATO membership. These ultimatums conflict with Ukraine’s constitutional red lines, making compromise impossible without compromising sovereignty.

⚔️ President Zelenskyy warns Russia may intensify attacks to force concessions, especially around Pokrovsk where Ukrainian defenders repelled recent assaults. Kyiv has reinforced its “exchange fund” by capturing Russian soldiers, showing Ukraine continues to reduce enemy manpower amid increasing diplomatic pressure. This resilience boosts Ukraine’s bargaining power, proving Moscow can't impose terms by force or talks.

🌍 Europe supports Kyiv with a joint declaration against territorial concessions and calls for 'ironclad” security guarantees. For Ukraine, this united front and battlefield resilience show that while Alaska exposed US leadership cracks, Ukraine is not negotiating alone. Its survival depends on frontline courage and international support.

✈️🌊 Russian Su-30SM Likely Lost Near Snake Island, Wreckage Found

🚨 Ukrainian naval intelligence reports a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet likely crashed in the Black Sea southeast of Zmiinyi (Snake) Island. Radio intercepts indicated the jet vanished mid-mission, prompting a Russian search-and-rescue effort. Debris has been spotted, but the pilot remains missing. The cause is unknown.

💥 The Su-30SM, Russia’s advanced multirole fighter, performs air superiority, escort, and missile strikes, including Ukrainian air defense suppression with Kh-31P and Kh-58 missiles. Each costs up to $50 million, representing a significant loss.

⚡ Every Su-30SM kill in Ukraine weakens Russia’s air power over the Black Sea and Odesa. Limited production and fewer veteran pilots gradually erode Russia’s air combat strength, offering Ukraine more opportunities with naval and drone operations in contested waters.

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🔥 Ukraine’s Drones Ignite Massive Blaze at Volgograd’s Largest Oil Refinery

🚀 On the night of 14 August, Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s largest Southern Federal District refinery, Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka. The strike caused explosions, a fuel spill, and a fire, leading to Volgograd’s airport closure. The refinery processes 14.8 million tons of oil annually, supplying fuel to Russia’s military.

⛽ Disabling this hub strikes at Russia’s logistical backbone, disrupting fuel supply chains, forcing resource reallocation, and straining energy infrastructure.

🎯 This latest strike aligns with Ukraine’s broader strategy of deep strikes on oil refineries, fuel depots, and defense plants far from the front. Repeated attacks, like the Volgograd refinery hit multiple times in 2024 and 2025, cause damage and weaken Russia’s capacity for sustained high-tempo operations.

🤝🇺🇦 Ukraine Secures Return of 84 Captives, Including Legendary Minesweeper Captain

🕊 Ukraine and Russia held a UAE-brokered prisoner swap on 14 August, releasing 84 people each. Among the Ukrainians freed were Mariupol defenders, civilians held since 2014, and Captain Oleksandr Boychuk, who refused to surrender his minesweeper Henichesk during Russia’s Crimea seizure. Boychuk had been missing since March 2022.

🏠 President Zelenskyy announced 51 civilians, many held nearly a decade, were freed. Their return reunites families, boosts morale, and shows Ukraine’s dedication to bringing every citizen home.

📈 Recovering high-profile, long-detained figures has strategic importance. It boosts public resilience, counters Russian propaganda, and shows Ukraine will fight for the captives' release, which is key to maintaining morale and military effectiveness during a long war.

💥🛡 Rheinmetall to Produce 300,000 Artillery Shells Annually in Ukraine

🏭 Germany’s Rheinmetall will double output at its Ukrainian plant to 300,000 shells annually by 2028, with production starting in 2026 after a ramp-up. The expansion follows Kyiv’s request to increase local supply and cut foreign dependence.

📦 The 155mm shell is Ukraine’s main long-range firepower, crucial for countering Russia’s artillery. Local production enables faster stock replenishment, more independence, and resilience against political delays in Western aid. Partial output in 2026 could ease Ukraine’s shortage, as Europe aims to deliver 2 million shells this year.

🧠 Establishing a large-scale munitions industry in Ukraine bolsters wartime logistics and post-war security. It shows Moscow that Ukraine is developing a self-sufficient defense sector capable of sustaining prolonged high-intensity combat without relying on foreign supply chains.

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📡 Ukrainian Special Forces Destroy Key Radar in Occupied Crimea

🎯 Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, with local resistance, eliminated a TRLK-10 Skala-M radar in Abrykosivka, Crimea, during an overnight raid on 9–10 August. The Soviet-era radar could detect targets up to 350 km, covering much of the Black Sea and southern Ukraine. Its destruction removes a key node in Russia’s airspace control over the peninsula.

💥 This strike follows previous attacks on Crimea's radar and surveillance sites, including a facility near Feodosiia tracking space objects. By dismantling these assets, Ukraine weakens Russia’s layered air defense, making its air operations more risky and less coordinated.

🧠 Removing the Skala-M creates gaps in enemy early warning, increasing Ukrainian drones and missiles' chances of evading detection. It also reduces Russia’s ability to launch air strikes from Crimean bases, directly enhancing civilian safety.

💥🚀 Ukraine Strikes Tatarstan Shahed Hub Twice in a Week

🔥 Ukraine’s SBU hit a second Shahed drone facility in Tatarstan within a week, destroying drones and foreign parts 1,300 km from the border. Using Liutyi drones with 75-kg warheads, the strike targeted a logistics hub in Kzyl-Yul, disrupting Moscow’s drone assaults.

🏭 Tatarstan’s Alabuga SEZ produces over 5,000 Shahed drones monthly. Ukraine's strikes on supply points and defense sites in Orenburg and Stavropol hinder Russia's drone buildup and force it to defend rear facilities.

🚨 Dismantling the Shahed network reduces Russia’s ability for mass aerial assaults, easing pressure on Ukraine’s defenses. It also highlights Kyiv’s expanding long-range strike capability to hit Russia’s drone war machine’s core.

🛡️ Ukraine’s “Rubber Tanks” Reinvent Battlefield Survival

🛠 Ukrainian forces adapt to drone warfare by transforming armored vehicles like Stryker and BTRs into drone-resistant fortresses. They are wrapped in rubber and layered with slat armor, significantly boosting survivability. One vehicle reportedly absorbed multiple drone hits without damage, protecting the crew and combat ability.

🔧 This armor evolution showcases Ukraine’s improvisation and innovation under pressure. The custom defenses enable units to operate near danger zones, conduct evacuations, and hold key positions with less risk. The rubber-slat shield is modular and cost-effective, easier to deploy than new platforms.

💡 Ukraine’s ingenuity in adapting platforms bolsters its defense and maximizes Western equipment, with each retrofitted vehicle increasing troop survival and operational continuity on a battlefield where seconds and protection matter.

GoPro footage captures two Ukrainian National Guard soldiers from the 4th Operational Brigade “Rubizh” and the 1st Operational Battalion conducting a rapid clearance operation in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region, after spotting enemy presence nearby. Discovering two Russian assault troops hiding in a cellar, the soldiers engaged them in Russian to confuse their identity before hurling grenades into the confined space. Later, likely joined by reconnaissance troops, they proceeded to clear a nearby house and secured an AK-12 rifle as a trophy.

Fighters from the STARFALL unit of the 14th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine engage Russian infantry positioned at a mine east of Rodynske, targeting enemy forces attempting to advance toward the city to establish a foothold and reinforce their presence for a potential future occupation.

Ukrainian marines from the 38th and 503rd Marine Brigades, along with the 1st Marine Regiment and the “Corsair” drone unit, are seen targeting a Russian-held bunker on the outskirts of Chervonyi Lyman, Donetsk region, with a close-range grenade launcher shot, followed by precision strikes from a Vampire hexacopter to finish off the enemy position.

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🚀⛽ Ukraine Strikes Lukoil Refinery in Komi, 2,000 km From Frontlines

💥 Ukrainian drones struck the Lukoil-Ukhtaneftepererabotka refinery in Ukhta, the first such attack since Russia’s invasion began. It damaged fuel tanks and a gas-processing unit producing propane-butane and gasoline for the Russian military.

📍 Located 2,000 km from Ukraine, the refinery is a key fuel hub for Russia’s armed forces. Ukrainian intelligence confirmed it as part of a strategy to weaken Russia by striking deep into its territory.

📈 This long-range attack shows Ukraine’s increasing ability to strike deep inside Russia. By targeting distant sites, Kyiv disrupts fuel supplies and strains Moscow's air defenses, reducing protection for front-line units. It signals that no part of Russia’s war infrastructure is safe from Ukraine.

🔥⛽ Ukrainian Drones Hit Saratov Oil Refinery Supplying Russian Forces

💥 Ukrainian Defense Forces confirmed a drone strike on the Saratov oil refinery in Russia during the night of 10 August, igniting a large fire. Processing up to 7 million tons of crude annually, the refinery is a key fuel hub for Russia and vital to its occupying forces in Ukraine.

🎯 Ukraine's attack on this site hampers Russia’s military logistics by cutting supply lines and forcing Moscow to divert resources to repair damaged fuel infrastructure, ultimately weakening its war effort.

🔎 This operation highlights Kyiv’s tactic of attacking Russia’s military-economic infrastructure away from the battlefield. Each strike on fuel production limits Russia’s reach and increases pressure to end the aggression.

🚁🔥 Ukrainian Partisan Sabotages Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Deep Inside Tver Oblast

💥 A Ukrainian partisan destroyed a Russian Mi-28N “Havoc” helicopter 550 km from Ukraine, targeting the 344th Combat Training and Flight Personnel Conversion Center in Torzhok, Tver Oblast. Footage released by the People’s Resistance of Ukraine shows the infiltrator planting explosives under the aircraft’s landing gear.

🎯 The sole elite helicopter training hub in Russia prepares pilots for all army aviation helicopter types. Damaging an $18 million Mi-28N here removes a combat asset and disrupts future pilot training, worsened Russia’s long-term aviation issues.

⚡ This deep-rear strike highlights Ukraine’s expanding partisan skills, adding to drone and missile attacks on Russia’s military targets. It forces Moscow to divert security resources from the front, undermining its combat readiness and causing ongoing insecurity across its territory.

A fire erupted at an oil facility in Volgograd following a Ukrainian drone strike, with local sources reporting significant damage to the site as emergency services work to contain the blaze.

During a drone attack on Sochi, a Russian air defense missile is seen losing its target mid-flight and veering off course toward the city, highlighting the risks of misfires during intercept attempts.

Footage captures the moment Ukrainian drones strike an oil refinery in Novokuybyshevsk, Samara region, triggering a massive blaze. Following the impact, flames rapidly engulf parts of the facility, sending thick plumes of black smoke high into the sky as the fire intensifies.

Footage shows a fire breaking out at an oil refinery in Ryazan, with flames and smoke rising from the facility as reports suggest the plant’s operations had recently resumed.

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🔥🚂⚓ Ukraine Strikes Fuel, Military, and Rail Targets Deep Inside Russia

🚀 On 7 August, Ukrainian drones launched a coordinated strike, igniting fires at three Russian sites. In Krasnodar Krai, a drone hit the Afipsky oil refinery, setting its gas processing unit ablaze. This facility, a major fuel supplier, provides diesel for Russia’s military.

🪖 In Slavyansk-na-Kubani, drones hit military unit 61661, damaging fuel stores at the 76th Battalion. Video shows flames, indicating logistical losses. At the same time, Ukrainian drones attacked Novorossiysk port and Volgograd railway infrastructure, causing fires at Surovikino station.

🚢🚆 Ukraine strikes fuel depots, transport hubs, and repair facilities in one night, disrupting Russia’s supply to front lines. Coordinated attacks stretch air defenses, force resource diversion, and increase strain on Moscow’s war effort.

🤝🇺🇸🇺🇦 White House Plans Possible Trump–Zelenskyy–Putin Summit

📰 The White House is preparing for a possible summit between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Vladimir Putin, as cited by Suspilne. It could happen as soon as next week, but no venue is set.

📞 White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt confirmed Trump’s openness to meeting both leaders, aiming to “end this brutal war.” This follows the Trump envoy Steve Witkoff meeting Putin in Moscow for three hours on 6 August, then Trump held calls with Zelenskyy and European leaders.

⚖️ For Ukraine, participation presents opportunities and risks. Direct involvement, especially with strong US support, can help Kyiv defend red lines and prioritize security interests. Zelenskyy stresses vigilance to prevent Moscow from exploiting negotiations to weaken Western unity or buy time on the battlefield.

🏃‍♂️💥 Mass Desertions Hit Russia’s 247th Air Assault Regiment in Occupied Zaporizhzhia

🚨 The 247th Air Assault Regiment of the Russian army is reportedly collapsing due to mass desertions in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to the Atesh partisan network. The highest deserters come from a battalion mainly composed of forcibly conscripted locals from Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea. Soldiers are fleeing due to lawlessness, poor leadership, and heavy frontline losses.

🧨 This isn’t an isolated breakdown. Other Russian units, like the 1196th Motorized Rifle Regiment, show signs of rising demoralization, with suicides and sabotage. Conscripts lack contracts, legal protections, and rotation rights. Wounds go undocumented, complaints are punished, and occupied towns are turned into military outposts.

🪖 The rising desertion rate among Russian forces highlights internal rot and exploitation of occupied populations, undermining Russia’s war effort. Ukraine’s military pressure and partisan resistance are accelerating the collapse of morale and cohesion in Russian units.

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🔥🚀 Ukrainian Drones Destroy Russian Su-30 Jet in Crimea Strike

💣 Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) struck Russia’s airpower in Crimea on August 4, using drones to target the Saky military airfield. The attack destroyed a $50 million Su-30SM jet, damaged another, and hit three Su-24 aircraft and a warehouse of munitions.

✈️ The Saky base hosts advanced jets that launch guided bombs. Russia plans to produce 75,000 guided munitions in 2025, so this strike weakens a key hub for that goal. The Su-30SM can strike from 1,500 km and carry 8 tons of ordnance, making its loss significant tactically and financially.

🎯 Targeting Crimea's air infrastructure disrupts Russian logistics, eases frontline pressure, and shows even occupied territory is vulnerable. Ukraine’s precision strikes challenge Russian invincibility.

🚂🔥 Drone Strike Sparks Fire Near Key Railway Hub in Russia’s Rostov Oblast

🚀 On August 5, a Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire near Tatsinskaya railway station in Rostov Oblast, Russia, 250 km from the front. Footage shows flames near a grain elevator and water tower. While officials claimed the drones were repelled, visuals suggest a direct hit on nearby infrastructure.

🚄 The Tatsinskaya station is on a key logistics route supporting Russian military ops in southern Ukraine. Ukraine’s recent strikes on railway substations, fuel trains, and power nodes aim to choke Russian supply lines, especially in Rostov, a key transit corridor.

🧠 Disrupting Russia’s rail logistics hampers its ability to reinforce front-line forces. Even if a train wasn't hit directly, repeated strikes cause Russia to divert resources to internal defense, pulling them from the battlefield where Ukraine gains ground.

🚑🛡️ Azov’s 12th Brigade Converts British FV432 “Bulldog” into Armored Medical Lifeline

🛠️ Ukraine’s 12th Azov Brigade turned the British FV432 “Bulldog” APC into a mobile battlefield hospital, giving it a new mission: saving lives. Recovered from UK private owners, Azov fighters overhauled these decommissioned APCs to serve as armored medevac units.

🏥 The team rebuilt the interior, adding stretcher rails, blood detection lining, tourniquet racks, oxygen concentrators, diesel heaters, and cameras. This battlefield ambulance now enables quick, safe evacuation of the wounded under fire, even through mud or RPG strikes.

🧠 This adaptation demonstrates Ukraine maximizing Western aid by repurposing reliable equipment into life-saving assets, boosting morale and reducing losses. The Bulldog’s simplicity and survivability make it essential for saving lives, not just fighting.

Footage captures the aftermath of a successful overnight raid by Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (GUR) special forces on Tendrivska Spit in the Kherson region on July 28. The team landed under cover of darkness, swiftly eliminating a Russian position along with its personnel. The operation also resulted in the destruction of a Russian electronic warfare system known as “Zont” and a “Rosa” radar unit. As a symbolic conclusion to the mission, Ukrainian fighters raised the national flag over the spit before exfiltrating the area.

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💣🕹️ Russian Troops Forced to Carry Landmines Become Drone Targets in Ukraine

🪖 Ukrainian drone footage shows Russian soldiers with anti-tank mines on their backs detonating when Ukrainian FPV drones strike nearby. The 225th Assault Regiment’s Black Swans filmed a Russian soldier becoming a walking bomb in Sumy Oblast, after a drone-triggered explosion.

🛻 This phenomenon results from Russia’s de-mechanization, losing over 20,000 vehicles, leaving Moscow without trucks for resupply. Russian infantry now carry logistics like bullets, food, and mines. In places like Shevchenko, Ukrainian drones turn roads into kill zones, destroying convoys and forcing troops to march under fire.

💥 Human-carried munitions and Ukrainian air superiority devastate Russian forces. Drones disable supply routes, blow up depots, isolate and exhaust frontline units, risking their own cargo incineration.

🚀🔥 SBU Drones Hit Shahed Launch Depot and Military Plant in Deep Strikes Across Russia

🎯 On August 2, Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) drones struck two Russian targets nearly 1,000 km apart. The first was the Primorsko-Akhtarsk airfield in Krasnodar Oblast, which houses Iranian-made Shahed drones used in attacks on Ukraine. The strike ignited fires at the depot, central to Russia’s drone campaign.

🏭 The second target was the Elektroprilad plant in Penza, a key part of Russia’s military-industrial complex. It makes systems for military command, aviation, armored vehicles, and naval equipment. Ukrainian forces confirmed a direct hit, with smoke at the site.

🚨 These strikes show Ukraine’s growing long-range drone abilities. By targeting Russia’s drone launch sites and production facilities, Ukraine lessens drone attacks on civilians and forces Moscow to shift defenses deeper inside.

🧠 Ukraine Secures Trove of Secrets from Russia’s Newest Nuclear Submarine

📄 Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) has obtained classified documents revealing the full technical specs of Russia’s Borei-A class submarine, Knyaz Pozharsky. The files include combat layout, schematics, crew rosters, and procedures, marking a major intelligence success against Russia’s strategic forces.

🔍 The Knyaz Pozharsky, active since July 2025, armed with 16 Bulava missiles, is vital to Russia’s nuclear triad. Leaked documents show vulnerabilities, crew training, emergency protocols, watertight hatch details, and responsible personnel information that could be exploited to track or sabotage similar submarines.

🎯 By revealing these secrets, Ukraine has undermined Russia’s nuclear deterrence credibility, demonstrating deep Ukrainian intelligence penetration into Russian strategic assets, which could reshape naval power and weaken Russian confidence.

🚀⚙️ Ukraine Nears Breakthrough in Domestic Ballistic Missile Development

🛠️ Ukraine is close to completing its ballistic missile systems, said Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal in his first interview since taking office. Speaking to BBC Ukraine on July 30, he said the project is near finished but did not give technical details. Earlier officials mentioned the missiles might have a range of up to 700 kilometers.

📈 Shmyhal’s appointment as Defense Minister on July 17 aimed to streamline defense leadership and boost domestic weapons production. Developing an indigenous ballistic capability would be a major milestone, allowing Ukraine to strike into Russian territory independently of foreign long-range systems.

🎯 Such a capability would boost Ukraine’s deterrence and strategic depth. The ability to target Russian logistics hubs, airfields, and command centers would compel Russia to adjust its air defenses and rethink tactics. It also shows Ukraine's increasing self-sufficiency in key military tech.

🇵🇹🇺🇦 Portugal’s $250M Military Aid Helps Ukraine Devastate Russia’s Defenses

💶 Portugal nearly doubled its 2024 military aid to Ukraine to €226 million from €126 million, including helicopters, howitzers, armored vehicles, and drones. Tekever AR5 drones destroyed two Russian S‑400 systems, causing an estimated $4 billion damage. Portugal also contributed €52 million to the Drone Coalition and €100 million to a Czech-led artillery project.

🛰️ Tekever’s presence in Ukraine supports drone training and deployment. Lisbon backed EU programs redirecting €6 billion in Russian assets to Ukraine, boosting air defense, ammo, and defense industry. Portugal’s support for F-16 training and NATO coalitions enhance Kyiv’s battlefield advantage.

⚖️ Portugal enhances Ukraine’s long-term pursuit of justice by rebuilding schools, assisting in creating a Special Tribunal for Russian war crimes, and helping weaken Russian military capabilities. Despite its remote location, Portugal's support bolsters Ukrainian sovereignty and resilience.

🧠💻 Ukraine Hacks Russian Systems in Crimea, Extracts 100TB of Military Intelligence

🌐 Ukrainian intelligence operatives launched a large-scale cyberattack on Russian-controlled government systems in occupied Crimea, downloading 100 terabytes of classified military and logistical data before wiping the original files. According to sources cited by RBK-Ukraine, the operation targeted internal document systems used by the Crimean occupation administration, including “Dialog,” “Delo,” “1C,” and “Directum.”

📁 The stolen documents include detailed records on military infrastructure, supply routes, defense orders, and communications between Russian ministries and military units. Ukrainian cyber specialists also disrupted regional communications with a DDoS attack, temporarily paralyzing critical networks across the peninsula.

🧠 This breach is a major intelligence win for Ukraine. The files reveal Russian military logistics, local networks, and disinformation efforts. Destroying the originals deals a psychological blow and hinders Russian operations, forcing them to rebuild infrastructure. It signifies a major rise in Ukraine’s cyber and info warfare in Crimea.

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🛠️🔥 Ukrainian Drone Strike Sets Penza Military Electronics Plant Ablaze

🚀 In the early hours of July 31, Ukrainian drones launched a deep-strike mission into Penza, over 600 km from the front line, hitting a key Russian military electronics factory. Russian authorities confirmed a large fire at the site, but reported no casualties.

🏭 JSC Radiozavod, a key Rostec Roselctronica unit, supplies communication and control systems for Russia’s air defense, artillery, and missile forces, vital for military command systems.

💥 Damaging the Penza plant disrupts battlefield communications and command infrastructure, affecting Russian forces' coordination and response. These attacks also strain air defense networks and reveal vulnerabilities in the military-industrial complex.

🚂🔥 Ukrainian Drones Strike Volgograd–Rostov Rail Line for Fourth Time in a Week

🚀 Ukrainian drones hit the Kotelnikovo railway station in Volgograd Oblast overnight on July 31, causing fires at a traction substation and briefly stopping train traffic. The attack is part of Kyiv’s campaign targeting Russia’s logistics and infrastructure behind enemy lines. Kotelnikovo is about 400 km from the front.

🚧 This is the fourth strike on the Volgograd–Rostov railway since July 27, with previous attacks on substations in Zhutovo and Orlovsky, and a fuel train in Salsk. OSINT analysts and satellite data confirmed multiple heat signatures around Kotelnikovo, indicating widespread damage. Russian officials claimed transport disruptions and ongoing cleanup.

📉 Repeated attacks on the railway reveal Ukraine’s effort to weaken Russia’s troop and supply movement. The Volgograd–Rostov corridor, a vital route to occupied lands, faces disruptions from disabled substations and reroutes. These delays hinder logistics, reduce front-line efficiency, and strain Russia’s defenses.

🛰️🇺🇦 Ukraine Invited to Join EU’s IRIS² Satellite Network Amid Starlink Security Concerns

🗺 The EU invites Ukraine to join the €10.6 billion IRIS² satellite constellation, offering an alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink, vital for Kyiv's military communications. Commissioner Andrius Kubilius confirms Ukraine, UK, and Norway are welcome.

🚀 IRIS², launching by 2030, will have 290 multi-orbit satellites for secure, EU-controlled communications. Unlike Starlink, it prioritizes sovereignty and reliability for European and allied defense. Ukraine’s Soviet-era space legacy makes it a strong candidate, potentially improving battlefield connectivity.

🔐 For Kyiv, joining IRIS² reduces reliance on vulnerable private providers. With Russia targeting communications infrastructure, secure satellite links are vital for command, drone operations, and real-time battlefield intelligence.