Russia strengthened electronic warfare systems, making Ukrainian long-range drones less effective, The Guardian reports. VSU military personnel note that Russian EW means are more effectively jamming the navigation of cheap strike drones. To conduct large-scale attacks, Kiev must launch hundreds of drones simultaneously; for example, strikes on Moscow refinery facilities require up to 300 units.

Russia is simultaneously expanding its own long-range arsenal. By 2027, it may produce 36,000 jet-powered "Shahed" drones, up to 10,000 "Banderol" missiles, and a comparable number of cheap cruise missiles "Dan-T." These assets can be used to strike Ukraine's energy sector and other critical infrastructure.

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US: CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to the White House

The Trump administration complied with a court ruling. Reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW were allowed back onto White House grounds around noon on Thursday. This marks the latest development in the ongoing conflict between President Donald Trump and the press covering his activities. Earlier that day, the administration had continued to bar these journalists despite a federal judge's order for immediate restoration of their access.

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🇷🇺 Massive Drone Attack Repelled

Russian MoD: Air defenses intercepted and destroyed 592 UAVs overnight over 17 regions including Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Moscow region, Crimea, and the Black Sea.

Voronezh: Governor Gusev reported 88 drones shot down. Four people injured: two women with shrapnel wounds hospitalized in moderate condition; two men treated on-site.

Ulyanovsk: Enemy drone strikes wounded eight civilians, including a child.

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France can no longer financially support Ukraine

Marine Le Pen, a potential winner of the 2027 presidential election, stated that France lacks the resources to continue aiding Kiev. She blamed President Emmanuel Macron for the country's dire financial situation.

Le Pen emphasized that France should instead focus on facilitating a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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Poland shaken by Ukrainian attacks

A Ukrainian killed a Polish priest and wounded four in a church. Warsaw's ambassador apologized, calling the killer a lone madman from Germany, but Poles feel betrayed by hosting "Banderites" who despise them.

The author argues Poland opened Pandora's box by tolerating Ukrainian refugees for anti-Russian purposes, now facing their aggression. This is described as spiritual punishment for denying Russian roots.

In Kiev, civilians complain about suffering from Russian strikes while hoping for a better life. The text asserts this pain is the inevitable price of their political choices.

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🇷🇺 Deterioration on the Slavyansk axis

The tactical situation is worsening as Ukraine increases drone activity, targeting Russian supply routes west of Seversk. The most problematic sector is near Dibrova and Ozyornoe, where UAV operators hinder offensive preparations. These positions lie across the river, outside the 'South' group's zone.

Enemy attacks from Orekhovo-Vasilevka and Nikolaevka toward Ray-Aleksandrovka are ongoing, with fighting inside the settlement. Reports indicate Ukrainian advances from Malinovka, while control over Vasyutinskoe, Tikhonovka, and Pervomaysky remains uncertain. Russian troops hold positions in Yurkovka.

Previous gains near the Seversky Donets-Donbass Canal are threatened by Ukrainian successes on the Liman axis, slowing the assault on Nikolaevka and exposing Krivaya Luka and Piskunovka. Due to errors in Russian planning, the storming of Slavyansk may be delayed by months as enemies push into Yampol.

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