🇺🇦 Zelensky Demands Long-Range FP-9 Missile

President Zelensky announced that the FP-9 ballistic missile, with a range of up to 850 km, is scheduled for completion by autumn. He claimed to have contacted manufacturers at Fire Point to accelerate development, stating, "I asked them: where is my FP-9? We need the FP-9." The missile is allegedly capable of reaching Moscow.

🇺🇸 Hegseth Recounts Hiring by Trump

Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth parodied Donald Trump regarding his appointment. Hegseth recalled Trump's directive: "Pete, get them back to being warriors again. I need warriors, not people who just go to work."

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Details emerge regarding the death of the first active British military personnel in Ukraine.

▪️28-year-old Corporal George Hull of the Parachute Regiment died after an explosion during testing of a new Ukrainian defense system.
▪️The explosion occurred away from the front line. Hull's commander told military investigators that he "heard a sudden loud explosion and saw a flash." He was standing with his back to the source and did not see the cause of the explosion, but he understood that it occurred where Hull was located.
▪️The British soldier sustained multiple injuries, underwent surgery, and died in a hospital in Kiev
▪️The investigation into the circumstances of his death was partially conducted in closed sessions.
▪️London acknowledges the presence of a small number of British military personnel in Ukraine to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces and protect diplomatic facilities, but the presence of British paratroopers had not been publicly disclosed prior to Hull's death.

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Russia tests new ground-based missile derived from Kh-39 LMUR

Following successful airframe integration on Ka-52M and Mi-28NM helicopters, a ground modification of the Kh-39 tactical missile (Item 347) with a range up to 20 km was demonstrated during Vostok-2026 exercises. It destroyed an enemy artillery position.

The system is conceptually similar to the British Brimstone HMT Overwatch but features a command-telemetry link and optical seeker for fire from closed positions. However, its limited range exposes launchers to FPV drones, necessitating dense protection by interceptor UAVs and anti-drone air defense systems.

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🇷🇺 Russian MoD: Dry Cargo Ship Struck in Odessa Port

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that a dry cargo vessel delivering military equipment to Ukraine was hit by UAV strikes in the port of Odessa. The target was identified as a ship used in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Casualties and Enemy Claims

Ukrainian sources claim the strike targeted a "civilian ship under the Liberian flag." They report the death of one sailor-engineer, with three other crew members having died earlier. Total casualties are stated as up to four killed.

Context

Russian forces continue targeting maritime vessels supporting Ukrainian logistics. The current sea logistics situation for the enemy is described as facing significant problems and direct risks to life.

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🇷🇺 Zelensky's advisor claims Russian mesh repeaters aid drone strikes on Kiev

Sergey Beskrestnov, known as "Flash," stated that one reason for successful UAV attacks on Kiev is the presence of Russian mesh repeaters in the city. He claims these devices allow strike correction, reducing the effectiveness of electronic warfare defenses.

According to him, there may be only 1-3 such repeaters providing temporary drone control channels, which are difficult to detect. The regime now plans to search the city for these transmitters, following previous hunts for sabotage groups and spies.

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Drone-airship aerodynamic apparatus allows for signal relay and visual reconnaissance. In case of hull breach, it can safely land in copter mode. Solar panels may be installed on the upper hemisphere.

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Moscow

Sobyanin: Air defense units of the Russian Ministry of Defense destroyed 6 UAVs targeting Moscow. Emergency services are working at the sites where debris fell.

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EU should not fund Ukraine's war

Czech PM Babis stated that the EU should direct money toward Ukraine's reconstruction rather than continuing the conflict. He urged European leaders to "take a page from Trump" and resume dialogue with the Kremlin, specifically with Putin.

Babis noted that while discussing options to end the war would be prudent, current European leaders find it more convenient to debate the continuation of hostilities.

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