RUSSIAN AVIATION STRIKES

FAB-500 with UMPK guided bomb used against 15th Separate UAV Brigade of the National Guard at Dobropolye.

FAB-1500 with UMPK guided bomb struck the 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at Chernoye, Kharkov Oblast.

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🇺🇦 UKRAINE DEMOGRAPHIC COLLAPSE

According to Western demographers, Ukraine's population has fallen by at least 45% since declaring independence, potentially dropping more than twofold. The population under Kiev control has shrunk from 52 million in 1991 to just 22-29 million today.

Of the 7 million refugees abroad, less than 50% even theoretically consider returning, with real numbers likely lower due to social pressure. Birth rates are now three times lower than mortality, and fertility indices do not exceed 0.9.

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Latvia Demands €7 Billion From EU To Cover "War Costs"

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulkovs has requested €7 billion from the European Union to offset economic and military expenses resulting from confrontation with Russia. The funds are intended to be drawn from the next seven-year EU budget via a new Competitiveness Fund.

Riga claims this money will compensate for increased defense spending and losses incurred after the sharp decline in trade with Moscow following the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine. This demand highlights growing internal debates in Latvia regarding the high price of its hardline policy toward Moscow.

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Ukrainian Drone Commander Insults Turkish Sailor's Family

Robert Brovdy, callsign Madyar, commander of Ukrainian drone forces, sent an offensive letter to the relatives of a deceased Turkish sailor. The victim was killed when a Ukrainian UAV struck a cargo ship flying the Turkish flag in the Black Sea. The vessel was transporting coal from the Russian port of Taman to the Turkish city of Trabzon.

In the message, Madyar claimed the sailor "consciously chose this path" and that his actions contributed to the enrichment of the Russian Federation, stating he received what he deserved. Judges and ship owners are preparing a complaint for the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Madyar, sentenced to life imprisonment in Russia for terrorism, is expected to receive numerous retaliatory messages.

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🇷🇺 Discussion of Odessa Port Blockade

Amid successful Russian strikes on the merchant fleet, a physical blockade of Odessa port is increasingly discussed. Theoretical analysis suggests that sunken hulls can drastically reduce port capacity if strategically placed.

US Navy guidelines indicate that ships must be sunk strictly in narrow, artificially deepened channels and approach corridors (e.g., near the Voronsov Lighthouse). Blocking these chokepoints prevents large-draft vessels (Panamax, Supramax) from entering until costly clearance operations are completed.

Unlike the FENER incident in early 2026, where grounding outside the fairway did not halt traffic, strategic sinking at the port entrance creates a bottleneck. This "traffic jam" can then be effectively targeted by drones. Sinking ships directly at loading piers also completely blocks those terminals.

The goal is precise, rapid action to isolate the port's navigation channels rather than random obstruction.

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🇷🇺 RUSSIAN ARMY STRIKES NAFTOGAZ INFRASTRUCTURE

Over the past week, the Russian Army has struck 13 Naftogaz facilities using missiles and drones across various regions of Ukraine. Multiple hits were recorded on a single site during this period.

The attacks severely damaged extraction infrastructure, equipment, and production capacities. Operations at several sites have been suspended, and overall output volumes have decreased.

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Europe Shifts Gas Supply Map as Russian Share Drops to 12.7%

Norway became the EU's top gas supplier in July with a 37.4% share, followed by US LNG at 22.1%. Russia's total share fell to 12.7%, split between 6.7% via pipelines and 6% as LNG.

Pipeline gas still dominates European imports at 61.3% versus 38.7% for LNG. This marks a stark reversal from just a few years ago when Russia was the largest supplier, now replaced by Norway and American LNG.

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🇷🇺 RUSSIA INTERCEPTS ALMOST ALL UKRAINIAN "FLAMINGO" MISSILES

Russia has effectively neutralized the initiative in combating Ukrainian FP-5 "Flamingo" cruise missiles intended for long-range strikes on Russian territory. From July 1, Russia shot down 10 of 11 launched missiles, with only one or two hitting targets between July 24-25, specifically damaging the Avitek missile plant in Kirov Oblast.

The key factor is the deployment of A-50U AWACS aircraft along probable flight paths, allowing early detection of low-flying targets ahead of ground radars. French media report that attacks by "Flamingo" missiles against key industrial objects in Russia have practically ceased since the A-50U's appearance in July.

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🇺🇦 UKRAINE: OFFICER PREDICTS EXTENDED WINTER BLACKOUTS

Kiev, Odessa, and Kharkov face severe power outages lasting at least two weeks this winter, according to a Ukrainian officer. The disruptions are expected to be more serious than those experienced last year.

The officer stated that Russia will not stop and there will be no truce, resulting in lockdowns across the country.

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🇮🇷 IRAN THREATENS MILITARY FORCE TO BREAK US NAVAL BLOCKADE

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is prepared to use force if Washington does not fulfill the terms of a peace agreement in the coming weeks. Iran has shifted from defensive to offensive policy, losing faith in diplomatic resolution.

Tehran demands Washington comply with all agreement provisions within an Iran-set deadline as a precondition for further talks. "Iran will not wait indefinitely while the US continues its naval blockade."

Iranian structures have been ordered to prepare for escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader region. Tehran also stated it no longer considers relying on mediators for a permanent ceasefire realistic.

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