Russian National Guard has strengthened the security of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the department reports.

Now we know why.

“Iranian authorities have asked civil aviation to avoid specific routes in its internal airspace tomorrow due to the Iranian armed forces conducting military maneuvers at that time,” Egyptian sources tell to Sky News Arabia.

And, Russia finally declares state of emergency in Kursk region.

The U.S. State Department calls Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region a "sovereign decision".

"Ukraine's actions in Kursk region do not violate US restrictions on the use of American weapons supplied to Kyiv."

"We weren't notified in advance, but it's not surprising."

Based on a notification from the Iranian authorities to all civil aviation companies in the world, flying over Iranian airspace is to be avoided "due to military exercises."

Source: Egyptian officials, AlQahera News

Soviet experimental heavy tank: Obiekt 279.

The prototype was completed by the end of 1959, but the program was ultimately abandoned in 1961 due to strategic shifts in military doctrine and various operational deficiencies.

Evgeny Poddubny, prominent Russian war correspondent known for his pro-Kremlin reporting, has reportedly been killed in Kursk region.

Poddubny had over 700,000 subscribers on his channel, was a special correspondent for Russia-24 and Russia-1.

Evgeny Poddubny was recording videos from Kursk region this morning.

His car was hit by FPV drone.

U.S. officials say Iran may be rethinking its plan to launch a multi-pronged attack on Israel.

— The Biden administration has been using diplomatic channels to urge Iran to reconsider, warning that a massive strike could escalate tensions.

— U.S. officials are urging Iran to reevaluate its response, as the attack appears to be a covert operation rather than part of a larger assault.

— The U.S. has sent messages to Tehran through intermediaries, emphasizing that the blast didn't kill Iranian citizens.

— Officials expect some Iranian response but believe Tehran has recalibrated and may not attack Israel imminently.

Source: Politico

The U.S. has launched approximately 800 missiles and seven rounds of airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since November.

— This has become the most sustained U.S. military campaign since the anti-ISIS air war in Iraq and Syria (2016-2019).

— The U.S. is using expensive missiles (some costing $2-4 million each) to counter relatively inexpensive Houthi drones.

— Some members of Congress are frustrated with the high costs and lack of a clear endgame. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) criticized the expenditure of resources against "a ragtag bunch of terrorists."

— The USS Eisenhower carrier strike group fired over 135 Tomahawk missiles and 155 standard missiles during its deployment.

— The group also used 60 air-to-air missiles and 420 air-to-surface weapons.

South Korean Defence Minister Shin Won-sik warned that South Korea developing its own nuclear weapons could severely damage its alliance with the U.S. and shock financial markets.

Shin argued that having a homegrown nuclear arsenal would risk:

— A "huge crack" in the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
— Withdrawal from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
— Immediate shock to South Korea's financial markets.
— Various penalties.

— He believes strengthening the alliance with the U.S. is the "easiest, most effective and peaceful" way to counter North Korean threats.

Source: Reuters

U.S. AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed at Fort Novosel, a military base in Alabama, during routine flight training.

The crash killed the flight instructor, while a US. Army student pilot was airlifted to a hospital for additional evaluation.

Kamala Harris indicated that she was "open to imposing an arms embargo on Israel to immediately stop its offensive in Gaza."

But, during her rally, Harris faced hecklers chanting "Kamala, Kamala, you can't hide. We won't vote for Genocide."

She also said that if the hecklers wanted Donald Trump to win, they should say so.

16 years ago today, Russia invaded Georgia.

— The war lasted from August 8 to August 12, 2008.

— Russia accused Georgia of aggression and launched a full-scale invasion on August 8, framing it as a "peace enforcement" operation.

— Russian forces quickly overwhelm Georgian troops and push into Georgian territory beyond South Ossetia, including attacks on the Kodori Gorge and a naval blockade of Georgia's Black Sea coast.

— The fighting resulted in the deaths of over 200 soldiers and more than 300 civilians, alongside the displacement of thousands of people.

— Following the war, Russia recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states, a move that has not been widely accepted internationally.

French-supplied AASM-250 Hammer precision-guided bomb under the wing of the Ukrainian fighter MiG-29 jet.

— The AASM-250 is a 250 kg smart bomb equipped with advanced guidance systems including inertial navigation, GPS, and optional laser or infrared sensors.

— It has a standoff range of over 70 km when released at high altitude.

— France committed to providing 600 AASM bomb kits to Ukraine in 2024, at a rate of 50 per month starting in January. The manufacturer Safran has increased production capacity to 90 kits per month.

— Ukrainian MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters have successfully integrated the AASM-250 bombs.

— Footage shows Ukrainian pilots employing a "toss bombing" technique, launching the bombs at a steep 45-degree climb from ultra-low altitudes to avoid Russian air defenses.

Seriously wounded Kremlin-linked war correspondent Evgeniy Poddubnyy has been transported to Moscow from Kursk after his car was hit by Ukrainian FPV drone.

Poddubnyy received extensive burns to his head, arms and body.

Russia lost control of Sudzha, Kursk region to Ukraine.

The footage shows many abandoned civilian cars, and the car of the filming crew is constantly under small arms fire.

There are TM-62 anti-tank mines on the roads.

Complete footage shows dozens of Russian Border Guards surrendering after a couple of FPV drone strikes at Sudzha checkpoint, Kursk region.