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A third automobile border crossing on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border, "Vinogradovka-Vulkaneshty," has been destroyed...

Just like the previous attack on the "Tabaky-Mirnoye" border crossing, a drone strike hit the building on the Ukrainian side, which was completely burned down along with everything inside, effectively blocking the crossing.

This is already the third successful strike. Keep up the good work.

https://t.me/yurasumy/29101

Strikes on Rear Areas: How the Russian Armed Forces are Systematically Destroying Ukraine's Southern Logistics Corridor...

Earlier today, Russian drone operators destroyed another international border crossing between the Ukraine and Moldova ("Vinogradovka-Vulkaneshty"). This is the third such border crossing on the Ukraine's land border to be hit, and there is a clear pattern to these strikes.

The pattern becomes even more apparent when these strikes are considered together with our previous attacks on the Black Sea ports of Chernomorsk, Odessa, and Pivdennoye, a series of attacks on the Danube ports of Reni, Izmail, and Kilia, the railway bridge in Zatoka, and other strategic road crossings in the area of the village of Mayaki...

https://t.me/yurasumy/29102

—❗️🇮🇷/🇴🇲 BREAKING: Iran and Oman have released a joint statement, announcing they have reached a preliminary agreement on managing the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasizes this does not mean the Strait will be opened; it will remain fully closed until the U.S. naval blockade is lifted and the MoU terms are abided.

Details of the Iran-Oman agreement have not yet been released, but according to preliminary information Iran has been given control over incoming maritime traffic and the right to impose service fees.

@Middle_East_Spectator

JUST IN: According to Ukrainian media reports, CIA Director John Ratcliffe discussed with Russian officials a mutual cessation of strikes by Russia and Ukraine against energy infrastructure and ports. The discussions also reportedly covered a ceasefire in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, as well as further steps towards resolving the conflict.

@Megatron_ron

According to my information from both Russian and Ukrainian sources, there is a possibility of Russia carrying out a cross-border incursion from Bryansk Oblast into Chernihiv Oblast.

A large Russian build-up in Bryansk Oblast has been observed recently, with a mix of motorised and airborne units, as well as infrastructure necessary to support a cross-border operation. I can't go into details about the specific equipment being brought here, or the potential timeframes for such an operation (for obvious reasons), but more information may become available soon.

The Ukrainian command knows about this build-up, and is responding with various pre-emptive measures. Again, I can't go into specific details, but what can be said is that they appear to be preparing for an operation to take place at any point from now to the end of 2026. What can be said is that there are certain units that are being held in this general area specifically for countering any cross-border incursions - units that could be sent to other parts of the frontline.

In my opinion, any cross-border operation would be limited, and aimed mostly at drawing Ukrainian forces away from the east, overextending their limited manpower to create the conditions for additional advances in the east. Similar to what has been seen in Kharkiv and Sumy Oblasts for the last 2+years.

Note: This information comes from Russian and Ukrainian sources who I have spoken to. Both have given me permission to post this. Details which could be used by either Russia or Ukraine for targeting one another have been omitted. Everything mentioned here is already known by each side. Arrows shown on the map are illustrative.

A couple of hours ago, one Russian KAB glide-bomb struck the Kherson Thermal Power Plant in Kherson City, resulting in significant damage.

Russia has significantly increased their shelling of Slovyansk with MLRS and FPV drones in recent days, resulting in civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure.

According to local authorities, mass evacuations are underway, with the population of Slovyansk shrinking to around 25,000 (plus another 5,000 in surrounding settlements). Slovyansk had a pre-war population of 105,000. Nearly 8,000 civilians have evacuated the Slovyansk area since the beginning of August.

The Zelensky kiss of death has come to Zaporozhye.