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19:30 Ukraine: A Third of Strategic Bombers destroyed, Costing 7 Billion Dollars 💢💣The Ukrainian Intelligence Service (SBU) believes that more than a third of strategic bombers capable of carrying cruise missiles have been destroyed in recent drone attacks on four Russian air bases. Previous reports suggested the destruction of 41 bombers, but the true extent remains unclear. The SBU estimates the value of the Russian aircraft at seven billion US dollars (6.17 billion euros). Russia's total defense spending in 2025 is predicted to be around 126 billion US dollars.
18:45 No Word on Trump and Co. - Kyiv Doesn't Inform US Government about Drone Attack 🤐📞According to sources from US broadcaster CBS and news website Axios, Kyiv did not inform the US in advance about the large-scale drone attack on four Russian air bases. A Ukrainian official has confirmed this. Coordination with the US was extensive under the previous administration, particularly under President Joe Biden, who was the most significant arms supplier to Ukraine. However, this coordination is not happening now. Since Donald Trump took office in the White House, the US has not agreed to any new arms deliveries to Ukraine.
18:00 Attack on Bases - Moscow Speaks of Terrorism and Reports Arrests 💣⚠️After the Ukrainian attack, Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out a "terrorist attack" on air bases across five regions, including Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur. The Ministry of Defense claims that all attacks were repelled, some of those involved were arrested, and fires caused by the attacks have been extinguished without any casualties. However, social media footage shows a different picture. The attack on the Amur region appears to have gone wrong, while four other attacks appear to have successfully targeted numerous Russian aircraft using drones.
17:30 Many Casualties in Attack on Ukrainian Training Ground - General Resigns 💔🛢️After a Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian military training ground, the Ukrainian army's commander, Mychajlo Drapatyj, has resigned, apparently feeling personally responsible for the soldiers' deaths. The strike resulted in at least 12 fatalities and over 60 injured soldiers. Despite international efforts seeking a ceasefire, Russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukraine with massive air strikes, including on Kyiv and Odessa.
17:00 Kyiv's "Spiderweb" Operation Vastly Larger than Thought? Fifth Attack Likely Foiled 🕸️🛰️Videos on social media suggest that Ukraine planned another drone attack deep into Russian territory. However, one of the two trucks carrying the drones for the attack appears to have caught fire beforehand. Rumors suggest that the target was the Russian air force base in the Amur region, which would have been over 6,200 kilometers away from Ukraine. Locals are believed to have prevented the launch of drones from the second truck, and one of the drones exploded inside the truck, destroying it.
15:45 Ukrainian Intelligence Launches Drone Strike in Siberia from Truck Nearby 🛰️💥Ukrainian intelligence sources report a drone attack on a Russian military base in Eastern Siberia. The attack on the Belaya Air Force Base in the Irkutsk region, which is approximately 4200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, resulted in a fire at the base, according to Ukrainian intelligence SBU sources. Reports indicate that Ukraine is conducting a "large-scale" operation to destroy Russian combat aircraft.
14:20 Zelensky Confirms Monday Talks with Russia, Lists Three Demands 💬✍️Volodymyr Zelensky confirms that a Ukrainian delegation will travel to Istanbul on Monday for talks with Russian representatives. The delegation will lead by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov with three key demands: a full and unconditional ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and the return of abducted children. He also emphasizes the need for the highest-level preparation of the talks for a lasting and reliable peace.
14:00 Ukraine Sets Russian Bombers Ablaze - 1800 Kilometers Behind the Border 🔥🛰️Ukrainian military appears to have successfully destroyed or severely damaged three Russian bombers using drones, according to videos on social media. The attacking force did not travel thousands of kilometers; instead, the drones were launched from a nearby truck. Although the exact base attacked is unclear, the videos suggest they are Tupolev bombers, with several hundred drones possibly used in the attack.
Politics Already in Use Since October? Russia Uses Chinese Laser Weapon for Drone Defense 🇨🇳🛰️Recent video footage suggests that Russian troops are using the Chinese laser air defense system Silent Hunter to shoot down Ukrainian drones. However, Russia continues to deny any involvement in the war and claims neutrality. The Ukrainian military portal Militarnyi reports that Russian troops are using the Chinese-made laser air defense system Silent Hunter. The footage indicates that the Russian armed forces have been using the Silent Hunter laser system since at least October 2024.
Politics - Kremlin's Advance on Sumy "Russians Push Forward in Small Units on Foot" 🇷🇺🔨In addition to the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian officials are concerned about potentially increased activity by Russian forces in the east, specifically in the Sumy region. Reports suggest small units of Russian troops are advancing on foot towards Ukrainian positions in the Sumy border area. This raises fears of a new offensive in the region.
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- Ukrainian Tactics: Ukraine has been using drones in a large-scale, coordinated attack on Russian military air bases, possibly preparing for such operations for over a year and a half. This tactic has reportedly resulted in successful hits on a significant number of Russian bombers (over 40) by using relatively inexpensive, remote-controlled aircraft launched from trucks.
- Chinese Technology Involvement: There is evidence that the Russian military is using the Chinese laser air defense system Silent Hunter to shoot down Ukrainian drones. This suggests that Russia may have pursued alternative sources for advanced defense technology beyond its traditional military suppliers.
- US-Ukraine Relations: Despite the ongoing conflict, there is coordination between Ukraine and the US government. However, there have been shifts in US arms deliveries to Ukraine, with Donald Trump's administration not making any new agreements for arms deliveries and cooperation not being as extensive as it was under the previous administration.
- Russian Advance on Sumy: Small units of Russian troops have been reportedly advancing on foot towards Ukrainian positions in the Sumy border area. This raises concerns about a potential new offensive in the region.
- Civilian Casualties: The conflict has resulted in civilian casualties, such as the attack on a Ukrainian military training ground, killing at least 12 soldiers and injuring over 60 others.
- Peace Talks: Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that a Ukrainian delegation will travel to Istanbul for talks with Russian representatives, with demands for a full and unconditional ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and the return of abducted children. The talks are expected to be at the highest level to achieve a lasting and reliable peace.
Community policy: The use of drones in large-scale coordinated attacks against Russian military air bases by Ukraine raises concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict, highlighting the need for a community policy on the proliferation and use of such weapons.
Employment policy: The Ukrainian military's tactic of using drones, which do not require a large workforce for deployment, could impact traditional employment patterns within the military, leading to policy changes in training and employment strategies.
Politics: The involvement of Chinese technology in the form of the Silent Hunter laser air defense system used by the Russian military against Ukrainian drones has geopolitical implications, as it signifies that Russia may be looking beyond traditional military suppliers for advanced defense technology.
General news: The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, including the use of drones in military operations, the potential advance of Russian troops in the Sumy region, and peace talks led by Volodymyr Zelensky, are developments that warrant continued monitoring and analysis by political analysts and journalists.
