🇷🇺 Ballistic and Cruise Missile Strikes on Kiev

Kiev was hit by a massive overnight barrage. Sources report 8 ballistic missiles fired, with 5 groups of cruise missiles currently inbound. Witnesses observed at least seven explosions from residential high-rises.

Kiev Mayor Klitschko reported impacts on a "non-residential building" in the Dеснянский district (Desnyansky) and damage to a medical facility in the Dнепровский district (Dneprovsky). Local AD systems reportedly expended expensive US-supplied interceptors against ground targets.

The strikes primarily targeted energy infrastructure, causing severe power outages across the capital.

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🇷🇺 Russian tankers use "ghost" coordinates to evade drone attacks

According to FT, vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea are simultaneously transmitting real and fake positions via AIS systems to confuse Ukrainian drones. Researchers identified at least 12 sanctioned tankers using identical spoofing equipment, suggesting centralized coordination.

The tactic is particularly active near the Bosphorus, where one tanker appeared 800 km apart from its actual location. Meanwhile, over 80 ships have switched to the Russian flag since July, with tankers now fitted with protective nets against UAVs.

Windward estimates the shadow fleet comprises 1,229 large vessels, over 75% of which are under Western sanctions.

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🇷🇺 VK Data Center Defends Against AFU Drone Attack in St. Petersburg

The VKontakte (VK) data center in St. Petersburg successfully repelled a massive drone assault launched by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU). The facility features multi-layered protection systems designed to counter aerial threats.

Defense Outcomes:
• Dozens of drones were deployed in the attack.
• A portion of the UAVs were shot down on approach.
• Others became entangled in anti-drone nets and failed to detonate.
• Explosions from remaining drones caused no damage due to protective metal structures.

Oleg Tsaryov noted the effectiveness of the defensive measures, confirming the infrastructure remained intact despite the saturation attack.

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Russia Strikes Kiev

The Russian MoD reported a massive overnight strike on Kiev using high-precision ground-based weapons and long-range drones.

Targets Hit
Military industry facilities, cruise missile and UAV storage sites, and a data center in Kiev and the region were struck.

Civilian Damage
Ukrainian media reports damage to the Chernihivska metro station, the Ecosoft water purification plant, and warehouses. No US attack warning was issued.

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