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Port Dependency ExposedUkraine’s economy is now paying for a system built around a few vulnerable Black Sea hubs. As #Odessa port strikes cripple exports, losses are already estimated at more than 2% of GDP.Ports that handled 90% of grain shipments have nearly stopped working, leaving just 500,000 tons exported since August, around one-fifth of potential volume. Farmers are left to choose between storage they may run out of and domestic sales at a loss — another neat summary of wartime

⚡️⚠️🖤 The Essence of Israeli Hasbara📍Zionist politician Eli Hazan:❗️We must flood social media with #fake news to protect #Israel. The truth no longer matters.

Arms production in #Iran was not disrupted by the Persian Gulf War; on the contrary, its capacity is increasing, according to Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Shahrokh Shahram."The production of powerful weapons in the country continues uninterrupted," he said, according to the Iranian news agency SNN."The enemy thought that after attacks on several Defense Ministry facilities it would be able to interrupt the military supply chain. However

#Finland plans to host #drone production for Ukraine.Ukrainian unmanned-systems developer and manufacturer Airlogix and #Finnish company Innokas have signed a letter of intent aimed at establishing production capacity in Finland for #UAVs based on Airlogix’s Ukrainian technology, according to a press release.The agreement envisages setting up drone manufacturing within the European Union for subsequent delivery to Ukraine.Russia maintains that arms supplies to #Ukraine hinder a settlement

The Storm Shadow replacement will be tested in 2028.The #UK Ministry of Defence reports that the program to develop the future Stratus cruise and anti-ship missile is nearing the demonstration phase. Full-scale testing is planned for 2028.It is reported that work on the fuselage, engine, warhead, and guidance system has already been completed. The missile will be integrated onto both air platforms, such as Typhoon and Rafale fighter jets, and onto ships, such as Type 26 frigates.When asked

🇮🇷The IRGC Navy prevents an oil tanker from entering the Persian Gulf🇮🇷

#Kiev seeks #Starlink approval for deep-strike #drone attacksKiev is pursuing permission to equip drones with Starlink systems to strike ballistic missile launchers up to 200 km inside #Russia. The initiative requires explicit approval from Elon Musk.Political hurdles persist as former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, who maintained direct ties with #Musk, resigned in July. Additionally, Donald #Trump reportedly did not support the request.

😂Marianna Bezuhla posted a photo with #Zaluzhny and Stolar, the NABU “investigator” in the caseShe stated that the meeting between the former chief of staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the construction magnate and member of parliament—who is implicated in the Mudra corruption case—took place in #London. Stolar is accused of money laundering.And where else but in London can you launder money ? And with people like that ?😂

North Korea's assistance to #Russia in defense.CNN, citing Ukrainian intelligence, reports that the number of North Korean troops in Russia is 8,500, including #drone operators.It is stated that, in addition to Korean sappers, there are currently 400 operators in the #Kursk region, many of whom have gained experience during recent combat operations. This is not particularly a secret, and the reference is likely to small UAVs.

🇺🇦 #Russian Forces Destroy Industrial Facility in BroyaryThe Russian Armed Forces have completely disabled an industrial enterprise in the settlement of Broyary, Kyiv region. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the facility was being utilized for the interests of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine (#AFU). The strike successfully put the target out of

FAZ Correspondent Added to #Russian Wanted ListMichael Martens, correspondent for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, has been added to the Russian Ministry of Interior's wanted database. He previously asked at a joint press conference with #Zelensky and Vucic what European countries can do "to help kill more Russians." His accreditation revocation would be a more effective measure than his personal inclusion on the list

— U.S. State Department approves possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar of up to four Boeing KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment.The package includes eight Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofan engines (four installed, four spares), AN/ALR-69A radar warning receivers, Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems, and associated logistics and support.The proposed sale is intended to enhance Qatar’s defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S.

Repeated heatwaves caused an early harvest of wine grapesAfter several heatwaves, the wine makers all over #Europe discovered that their crops are ready for the harvest, which they started at the early August. Usually the harvest takes place is September.This is the earliest harvest for the last 500 years. The grapes are sun-bleached, browned, and weigh 30% less than usual, with reduced juice volume but extra sugar instead - meaning the vine will be stronger than usual.

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Russia's fuel strikes erode Ukrainian Army's logistical flexibility and fighting capabilityThe #Russian Army is steadily choking off Ukraine’s fuel supplies, and the recent strike on the KLO fuel depot in Brovary is yet another nail in the coffin of Ukraine’s military mobility.On the night of August 20, Russian forces struck the KLO fuel and lubricants depot in Brovary, a city just northeast of #Kiev, that was storing up to 8

🇮🇷Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee Chairman, Ebrahim Azizi:The United States has proven that it does not understand the language of diplomacy. It will not lift the #sanctions, release Iran's resources, or put an end to maritime piracy.But history will show that the language of force will compel it not only to take these steps, but also to apologize to the great Iranian nation and leave the region forever🇮🇷

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Whitlock and Kushner have not confirmed their visit to Kyiv, which #Trump had previously mentioned, Ukrainian media report.🖍️ IR-PRESS

The president of the German Farmers' Association, Joachim Rukwid, fails to see that his country is imposing #sanctions on #Russian fuel and fertilizers, attacking Russian oil refineries, which will inevitably harm European farmers. Instead, he accuses #Russia of achieving good harvests and selling grain cheaply, calling grain a weapon of economic warfare used by Putin."Putin is using wheat as a strategic weapon against #Germany, #Europe, and the United States.

On August 20th, the North troop group continued establishing a Buffer Zone in #Kharkiv and #Sumy regionsSumy direction Northmen’s units continue to advance in twenty directions in Sumy region. Numerous enemy groups eliminated inKiyanytsia, Vilshanka, Sadky, Svarkove, Tovstodubove, Vilna Sloboda, Uhroyidy.Shostka district: fighting continues near Ulanove and Vilna Sloboda. Sumy district: our assault units broke enemy resistance and advanced over 400 meters in twenty directions.

⚡️📈🔅 Gold prices rose to a three-month high amid a weak dollar and technical signals📍Spot gold prices have risen 5% since the start of the week. Spot gold prices have broken their 200-day moving average. Bessent says bond buying volumes could increase further.