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Russia and Ukraine Trade Blows Against Energy Facilities With Drone Strikes

Published 18 days ago • 3 min read

Today's Edition

  1. Ukraine Retreats from Three Villages Amid Latest Russian Push
  2. Russia and Ukraine Trade Blows Against Energy Facilities With Drone Strikes
  3. Hezbollah Rocket Attacks and IDF Retaliatory Strikes Intensify in Northern Israel and Southern Lebanon
  4. Houthi Forces Release Video of Downed American MQ-9 Reaper Drone
  5. Spate of Espionage Arrests in Germany Linked to Russian and Chinese Intelligence

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Ukraine Retreats from Three Villages Amid Latest Russian Push

According to Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, the retreat occurred west of Berdychi and Semenivka, areas north of the previously contested Avdiivka. (Read More)


Russia and Ukraine Trade Blows Against Energy Facilities With Drone Strikes

Russian forces have launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, marking the fourth major attack on these facilities since late March. In response, Ukraine has launched its own counterattacks using long-range drones targeting locations within Russia (Read More)


Hezbollah Rocket Attacks and IDF Retaliatory Strikes Intensify in Northern Israel and Southern Lebanon

Hezbollah launched rocket attacks into northern Israel, targeting areas and military installations, including the Meron Air Base. In response, the IDF conducted strikes on Hezbollah positions, including a building with operatives inside. (Read More)​​



Unconfirmed Reporting

Houthi Forces Release Video of Downed American MQ-9 Reaper Drone

Houthi forces in Yemen have successfully downed an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Saada province. This incident marks the third such downing of an American drone since the recent escalation in Gaza. (Read More)


Deadly Munitions Explosion at Cambodian Army Base Kills 20 Soldiers

An explosion at a military base in Kompong Speu province, Cambodia, resulted in the deaths of 20 soldiers and injuries to several others. The cause of the explosion remains undetermined. (Read More)


Spate of Espionage Arrests in Germany Linked to Russian and Chinese Intelligence

Germany has witnessed a series of arrests linked to alleged espionage activities for Russia and China, implicating figures from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and leading to increased scrutiny of national security measures. (Read More)​​



Special Interest

Jet Fuel Contamination at Pearl Harbor Leaves Military Families Feeling Betrayed

Military families stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, expressed feelings of betrayal following a jet fuel spill that tainted the base's water supply. Despite initial water safety assurances from Navy leadership, subsequent tests revealed significant contamination. (Read More)​​


U.S. Purchases 81 Obsolete Soviet-Era Aircraft from Kazakhstan

The United States has recently purchased a collection of obsolete Soviet-era aircraft from Kazakhstan, totaling 81 combat planes. The transaction was part of a larger auction where Kazakhstan. (Read More)​​


Keith Mossman, RAF Cold Warrior whose signal stations helped intercept Soviet bombers | Telegraph

Group Captain Keith Mossman, a distinguished RAF Cold Warrior, passed away at age 96. He made notable contributions to air defense during the Cold War and discovered a new butterfly species while seconded to the Royal Malayan Air Force. (Read More)​​



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