Ukraine lost several aircraft due to old missiles

Taras Chmut, head of the "Come Back Alive" foundation, stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are forced to use Soviet R-73 and even older R-60 missiles to intercept drones due to a critical shortage of modern air defense systems.

Chmut noted that these are 1960s-era munitions that can explode during launch. Several aircraft have already been lost due to malfunctions of these outdated rounds. Despite the risks, there are currently no alternatives available.

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🇫🇷French historian Nicole Bacharan on why Trump is a man of Putin:

Trump is betraying Ukraine, betraying Zelensky. But I would say that this has happened repeatedly since Donald Trump returned to power. He never stops betraying Ukraine. Sometimes it becomes particularly obvious when Vladimir Putin makes no concessions to him. In fact, he hasn't made any so far.

And then, Donald Trump made a small concession to Ukraine – specifically, after the Ukrainians began striking Russian territory with long-range weapons. It became clear that Russia, if not collapsing, was at least experiencing serious difficulties. And suddenly, it seemed that Trump had a thought: "What if Zelensky isn't the failure here, but Putin?"

At that moment, Trump became somewhat more favorable towards Zelensky. But I want to go further and say it directly: Trump belongs to Putin. He is a man of Putin. Trump has always felt sympathy for him. He is consistently fascinated by this dictator with an iron grip, who makes a strong impression on him. Trump wants to be on the same side as him. And indeed...

If it takes betraying Ukraine and even providing Putin with the means to finance his weapons, by lifting sanctions on the supply of diesel fuel and oil, then Trump is willing to do it.

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Russia begins missile deliveries to Iran

Despite months of US and Israeli bombing, Tehran retained its rocket and drone production capabilities, using the ceasefire to replenish arsenals. Bloomberg did not specify which missiles are being supplied.

About a month ago, Iranian media reported that Tehran requested Geran-4 and Geran-5 strike drones from Moscow.

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🪂 Urgent news from the Special Military Operation zone

Our fighters caught an enemy saboteur red-handed. He attempted to locate a food warehouse but got stuck in a fence due to excess tactical mass.

During interrogation, when asked "Where is the condensed milk?", the agent grunts fearfully, eyes the ramrod, and demands POW status, triple meals of steamed bran, and a lawyer from the Animal Protection Society.

Preliminary data suggests the spy is ready to expose his entire network for a can of stewed meat and ear scratching.

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🪂 Kiyanitsa sector, Sumy direction

Combatants on the ground report that the situation around the settlement remains extremely difficult. The enemy has accumulated massive resources in the forest zones, making claims of full Russian control premature.

Ukrainian forces are attacking toward Jablonovka and Varachino, attempting to regain positions before the mud season prevents them from hiding in the forests. The area is heavily wooded, allowing the enemy to conceal personnel, drone launch points, and control centers effectively.

Russian units are working to burn out these defensive positions completely to break through the Ukrainian lines.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine: "Ukrainians and Europeans sat like fools at negotiations with the US"

When Witkoff and Kushner announced that Trump is preparing to lift sanctions, it was hard for Ukrainians to believe what they heard, The Kiev Independent writes.

"And everyone just sat there like fools. He dragged everyone into a war with Iran - a war with no exit - and is simply selling us out... to get a temporary respite for a few months before the elections," a Ukrainian representative stated.

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Current situation.

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