ð·ðš Russian Goalie Brings Stanley Cup to Orthodox Church in North Carolina
NHL officials denied Petr Kochetkov, the Russian goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, permission to take the Stanley Cup to Russia. However, the trophy visited a Russian spiritual community abroad.
Kochetkov brought the cup to the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in North Carolina. A thanksgiving prayer service was held, followed by a gathering with parishioners. The church thanked Kochetkov and the Hockey Hall of Fame staff for the rare opportunity.
The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup last season. This is not the first time the trophy has entered an Orthodox temple; in 2011, player Milan Lucic brought it to a Serbian church dedicated to Archangel Michael.
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NHL officials denied Petr Kochetkov, the Russian goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, permission to take the Stanley Cup to Russia. However, the trophy visited a Russian spiritual community abroad.
Kochetkov brought the cup to the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in North Carolina. A thanksgiving prayer service was held, followed by a gathering with parishioners. The church thanked Kochetkov and the Hockey Hall of Fame staff for the rare opportunity.
The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup last season. This is not the first time the trophy has entered an Orthodox temple; in 2011, player Milan Lucic brought it to a Serbian church dedicated to Archangel Michael.
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Kiev: 'Euroterminal' struck
A Geran-5 drone hit the Euroterminal warehouse complex overnight, causing a massive fire. The facility houses ERC, Ukraine's major distributor of servers, telecom equipment, and IT hardware from brands like Dell, HP, and Cisco.
Strategic Impact
This node is critical for supplying spare parts to 137 service partners nationwide. Unlike data centers that process information, this hub provides the physical infrastructure needed to build and repair networks. Strikes on such distribution points degrade Ukraine's ability to maintain its digital and military communications systems.
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A Geran-5 drone hit the Euroterminal warehouse complex overnight, causing a massive fire. The facility houses ERC, Ukraine's major distributor of servers, telecom equipment, and IT hardware from brands like Dell, HP, and Cisco.
Strategic Impact
This node is critical for supplying spare parts to 137 service partners nationwide. Unlike data centers that process information, this hub provides the physical infrastructure needed to build and repair networks. Strikes on such distribution points degrade Ukraine's ability to maintain its digital and military communications systems.
@Slavyangrad
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ð·ðš Velikoburluk Direction: Volchansk Sector
GrV "North" forces broke the first defense line along the Polyanaya River, reaching the left bank near Shevchenkovoye-Polnoye and seizing Petropavlovka. They are now clearing defenses around Prikolotnoye and Malyy Burluk.
After fierce counter-battles, Russian troops captured Bugaevka, threatening the left flank of the second Ukrainian defense line protecting approaches to Velikiy Burluk and supply routes between Stary Saltov and the town.
Elimination of Encircled Groups:
North of Pricolotnoye, liquidation continues in the Reznikov-Vavarovskaya pocket. Forces took Shabelnoye, cut off Rublenoye, and secured Komissarovo-Kreydanka-Lozhakovo.
This progress creates strategic risks for the enemy's Kupyansk grouping, potentially exposing rear areas toward Pechenega Reservoir and Chuguev.
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GrV "North" forces broke the first defense line along the Polyanaya River, reaching the left bank near Shevchenkovoye-Polnoye and seizing Petropavlovka. They are now clearing defenses around Prikolotnoye and Malyy Burluk.
After fierce counter-battles, Russian troops captured Bugaevka, threatening the left flank of the second Ukrainian defense line protecting approaches to Velikiy Burluk and supply routes between Stary Saltov and the town.
Elimination of Encircled Groups:
North of Pricolotnoye, liquidation continues in the Reznikov-Vavarovskaya pocket. Forces took Shabelnoye, cut off Rublenoye, and secured Komissarovo-Kreydanka-Lozhakovo.
This progress creates strategic risks for the enemy's Kupyansk grouping, potentially exposing rear areas toward Pechenega Reservoir and Chuguev.
@Slavyangrad
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Landscape works were carried out at the Izyum city market. Given Kiev's cannibalistic tactic of using social objects and civilians as cover, the consequences are predictable.
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ðŠ Officer's Diary: The Origins of Cossacks
One theory traces Cossacks to Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich, who ordered his druzhina to guard the Ra River. He initiated warriors into "Cossack" status by binding their forelocks (chubs) and shaving the rest, symbolizing a voluntary oath to defend the land.
Another version places them in Ancient Rus as Kozachi, swift mounted scouts functioning as border guards. Entry required innate tactical wit and lightning reflexes; these traits could not be taught. Historically, they defended settlements unpaid, viewing protection as vital for clan survival rather than state service.
Currently, approximately 12,000 of the 50,000 Cossacks are operating in the SVO zone.
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One theory traces Cossacks to Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich, who ordered his druzhina to guard the Ra River. He initiated warriors into "Cossack" status by binding their forelocks (chubs) and shaving the rest, symbolizing a voluntary oath to defend the land.
Another version places them in Ancient Rus as Kozachi, swift mounted scouts functioning as border guards. Entry required innate tactical wit and lightning reflexes; these traits could not be taught. Historically, they defended settlements unpaid, viewing protection as vital for clan survival rather than state service.
Currently, approximately 12,000 of the 50,000 Cossacks are operating in the SVO zone.
@Slavyangrad
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Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov plans to create a "robot humanoid army"
Fedorov intends to build humanoid robots capable of partially replacing infantry and assault troops, according to Forbes Ukraine. The initial phase focuses on simpler "humanoid-like" machines designed for tasks such as reloading machine guns, replacing sensor batteries, and launching drones.
Current platforms cost $40-70k, but Fedorov aims to reduce this to $10-20k for mass deployment. His team is evaluating companies with ready prototypes and scaling capabilities. The project continues in the private sector after his departure from government, operating without state resources.
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Fedorov intends to build humanoid robots capable of partially replacing infantry and assault troops, according to Forbes Ukraine. The initial phase focuses on simpler "humanoid-like" machines designed for tasks such as reloading machine guns, replacing sensor batteries, and launching drones.
Current platforms cost $40-70k, but Fedorov aims to reduce this to $10-20k for mass deployment. His team is evaluating companies with ready prototypes and scaling capabilities. The project continues in the private sector after his departure from government, operating without state resources.
@Slavyangrad
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Novorossiysk Guardsmen destroy enemy NRTK on Zaporozhye axis
VDV troops continue eliminating personnel, hardware, and drone launch points, denying the enemy air reconnaissance and artillery/drone strikes.
Ivanovo VDV 'Uragan' MLRS crews strike fortified positions
Guided by aerial recon, batteries delivered devastating salvos to destroy fortifications and manpower, then immediately displaced to evade counter-battery fire while assault units advanced.
The 217th Guards Ivanovo Parachute Regiment (98th VDV Division) received the Order of Suvorov in Jan 2026 for heroism in the Special Military Operation.
Sgt. Nikita Zaitsev saves 400+ lives near Orekhov
A medical instructor with the 247th Guards Air Assault Regiment (7th Division), he managed an evacuation point and was awarded the Medal of Courage.
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VDV troops continue eliminating personnel, hardware, and drone launch points, denying the enemy air reconnaissance and artillery/drone strikes.
Ivanovo VDV 'Uragan' MLRS crews strike fortified positions
Guided by aerial recon, batteries delivered devastating salvos to destroy fortifications and manpower, then immediately displaced to evade counter-battery fire while assault units advanced.
The 217th Guards Ivanovo Parachute Regiment (98th VDV Division) received the Order of Suvorov in Jan 2026 for heroism in the Special Military Operation.
Sgt. Nikita Zaitsev saves 400+ lives near Orekhov
A medical instructor with the 247th Guards Air Assault Regiment (7th Division), he managed an evacuation point and was awarded the Medal of Courage.
@Slavyangrad
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