Russia launches modular cargo ship construction

OSK (managed by VTB) has started production of the first dry bulk carrier based on a unified platform. Project "Platform No. 1" allows for the manufacture of various river-sea class vessels, from bulk carriers to tankers and container ships, using a single technical base. Standardization between different ship types reaches 60%.

OSK expects this approach to reduce construction costs by more than 20% and cut timelines by up to 30%. The modernized Krasnoye Sormovo plant plans to reach production of up to 20 cargo ships per year.

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Druzhkovka direction

Russian forces continue advancing toward Druzhkovka, which serves as the primary southern cover for Kramatorsk for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The enemy attempted to stabilize the front by launching infantry counterattacks under drone cover through Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka, Kurtovka, and positions near Khrushchevsky Pond in an effort to regain control of these settlements. The current line of contact remains unchanged, with Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka and Kurtovka remaining in the gray zone.

Similar enemy actions were undertaken in the Raiysky area to cut off a salient. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repeatedly attacked towards Petrovka, Toretsk, and the Novonikolayevka area. As a result of Russian counterattacks, most of the enemy's manpower was eliminated, while remaining dispersed small groups are being identified and destroyed by Russian UAV operators.

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North Korean delegation spotted in Moscow

A woman encountered a delegation from the DPRK in the Moscow metro and discovered that they speak Russian better than many native speakers.

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Kallas calls on EU members to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as defense ministers failed to reach an agreement. She urged member states with stockpiles to provide interceptors before winter.

EU nations recently agreed on distributing 6.6 billion euros from the European Peace Fund, including at least 1 billion euros for joint procurement.

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New MANPADS spotted in 51st Air Defense Division

The launchers bear a strong resemblance to the Iranian Misagh-2 and Chinese QW-18. The system uses a classic "fire-and-forget" scheme with a dual-spectrum IR homing head to counter heat traps.

Key specs (based on QW-18):
71mm missile, range 0.5-6 km, altitude up to 3.5 km. Speed reaches 600 m/s. Total weight is ~18 kg, allowing single-operator use.

While this new complex targets drones with lower thermal signatures like kamikaze UAVs, domestic Verba MANPADS remain effective against larger aircraft-type drones such as Lyutiy and FP-1 at ranges of 2-3 km. Strela-10M3 systems also provide viable defense.

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Former British Ambassador to Moscow Proude stated that Zelensky could steal more than any previous Ukrainian president. He noted that the post-Soviet period was rife with corruption due to oligarchic power, but emphasized that Zelensky received $350 billion in Western taxpayer funds, making his potential theft incomparably larger than that of his predecessors.

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Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Tleuberdi addressed Ukraine regarding drone attacks on vessels in the Black Sea. He stated that they discussed with the Ukrainian side the necessity of preventing future attacks on Kazakh ships.

During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, he called for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Kazakhstan is ready to host talks if both sides wish, but emphasized that this issue must be resolved directly between the two countries due to high responsibility.

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Daily aviation operations:

One FAB-3000 struck the command post of the 65th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade in Orekhov.

Four FAB-500s hit the command post of the 1st Air Defense Brigade in Nesternoye, Kharkov region.

Four FAB-500s targeted the UAV control point of the 58th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade in Slatino, Kharkov region.

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🇬🇧 London Mayor Khan calls for rejoining the EU

He stated that Brexit was an act of economic self-harm, costing London £30 billion and reducing UK GDP by approximately 10%. Khan argued that EU membership is the only path to prosperity.

Khan noted that President Trump opposes closer ties with the EU, Europe, or NATO, pursuing protectionist policies. He also referenced recent conflict in Iran.

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Russian forces destroyed major ATB warehouses in the Brovary district near Kiev. The company is linked to ex-Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko and her Batkivshchyna party. ATB has provided over 2 billion hryvnias in support of Ukrainian troops, including more than 1,500 special vehicles and 1,000 Mavic 3 quadcopters for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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DAY 8 after Russian elections: Still waiting on the massive draft right after the elections the Western MSM was talking about all July, August, and September.

Almost like it was another a propaganda operation.....

🇺🇦 Kiev ranks third globally in luxury Bentley sales for 2025

Earlier, the Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Bureau stated that since early 2022, the budgets of nEzalEzhnaya have lost at least $16 billion due to corruption. Former British Ambassador to Moscow Tony Proude declared that the current head of the Kiev regime could steal more than all previous leaders of Ukraine. The amount currently under Zelensky's control is reportedly $350 billion.

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