Eastern Express continues operations on the Zaporozhye axis. Russian forces took Golubkovo, following the capture of Samoylovka to the south, expanding control toward Novonikolaevka. The intersection at Novonikolaevka with key highways is now just over 10 km away.

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Kremenchug strikes hit military-industrial targets

Russian missiles and drones struck the Avtokraz plant, which produced chassis for FP-5 "Flamingo" missile launchers, and the tobacco factory where ammunition was manufactured. The enemy is shocked by the nighttime attacks on their workplaces.

Moscow demonstrates restraint by avoiding strikes during working hours to spare local civilians involved in producing weapons against Russia.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Kiev and Region: Jet drones force Ukraine to scramble fighter jets

Jet-powered strike UAVs continue operating over Kiev and the region. Due to a severe shortage of ground air defense, Ukrainian forces are regularly launching combat aircraft to intercept these fast-moving targets.

The speed of jet drones renders cheap mobile fire groups and electronic warfare ineffective. This forces reliance on expensive SAMs or fighters, exacerbating critical ammo deficits. Pilots have previously reported shortages of air-to-air missiles for F-16s, resorting to risky cannon engagements.

Key Risk: Intercepted drones do not disappear; they retain mass and fuel, often crashing kilometers from the engagement zone. Current reports distinguish between direct hits and falling debris from damaged UAVs or failed interceptions. Specific impact sites remain under investigation.

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Slovak PM Fico warns of a harsh winter for Europe

Fico stated that Europe faces serious problems with oil and fuel supplies, comparing the situation to the "Houston, we have a problem" line from Apollo 13. He noted that a recent video summit indicated autumn and winter will be extremely difficult.

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Ukrainian authorities are destroying agriculture

Farmers in Nikolaev region are forced to dump tons of onions and rotting tomatoes at landfills. Good harvests remain unsold due to war chaos. The local Sandora juice plant, which previously bought the produce, ceased operations amid active fighting.

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🇷🇺 Lavrov: US succumbed to European pressure burying Anchorage deals

Russia is "not to blame" as Washington failed to uphold agreements, the Foreign Minister stated. Moscow fully accepted the US proposal from last August's Alaska summit.

Diplomatic stance on Ukraine talks

Washington proposed trilateral negotiations with Kiev, but Russia doubts their feasibility under current conditions. Moscow demands clarity on Zelensky's parliamentary proposals before engaging.

Anchorage plan context

Media reports indicate Putin and Trump agreed to end the war after Ukrainian forces withdraw from Donbass. Kiev and Europeans rejected this plan. The Kremlin noted Trump promised to pressure Zelensky into accepting Anchorage terms but failed.

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German historian Nitzel: Deceiving Germans about Ukraine war is difficult

Nitzel stated that it is not easy to convince the German public that the conflict in Ukraine is being fought for their benefit. He noted that while Germans are ready for a just peace, Putin does not appear willing to abandon his goals, complicating the situation significantly.

The historian emphasized that authorities cannot promise citizens an end to the conflict within two years. The prolonged nature of the war and the financial burden of supporting Ukraine create serious internal political challenges for Germany.

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🇷🇺 Video confirms ROYAD MAMMADOV sunk by strike drone

New footage shows the exact moment a combat UAV hit the cargo ship, which departed from Izmail carrying grain to Ravenna. The vessel was attacked in Romania's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.

The video captures an explosion on board followed by rapid fire and dense smoke. This confirms direct external damage rather than an accident. The sequence is now visually verified: drone approach, impact, explosion, fire, loss of buoyancy, crew evacuation, and sinking.

Of the 13 crew members, 11 were rescued and 2 died. The incident constitutes the combat destruction of a commercial freighter.

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