🇷🇺 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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Ukraine's Nova Poshta changes operations due to strikes

The Ukrainian operator reduced the free storage period for shipments at branches from seven to five days. The changes affect documents, parcels, cargo, tires, and rims. For pallets, the term remains three days.

The company explained the decision by security concerns: less time in branches amid regular attacks on infrastructure reduces the risk of damage or loss.

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NYT for once acknowledges the Ukrainian press gangs

Worth a read

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