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In 2025, Ukraine's Security Service showed incredible effectiveness, delivering powerful and precise strikes to the enemy. ◾️ During Operation Spiderweb, in just a few hours, the SSU destroyed 41 strategic aircraft, causing losses to Russia of more than $7 billion. ◾️ Novorossiysk: Sub Sea Baby underwater drones hit a...

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Ukraine’s SBU has released highlights of its top special operations in 2025. These include the rapid destruction of strategic aircraft in Operation “Spiderweb,” a submarine hit in Novorossiysk using “Sub Sea Baby” drones, a third strike on the Crimean Bridge, long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries cutting exports by over 30%, and billions in enemy hardware losses. For the first time, the SBU also showed footage of a drone strike on a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea.
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Ukraine’s SBU has released highlights of its top special operations in 2025. These include the rapid destruction of strategic aircraft in Operation “Spiderweb,” a submarine hit in Novorossiysk using “Sub Sea Baby” drones, a third strike on the Crimean Bridge, long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries cutting exports by over 30%, and billions in enemy hardware losses. For the first time, the SBU also showed footage of a drone strike on a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea.

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In recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have demonstrated the most effective 'sanctions' against the Russian oil industry, delivering dozens of successful strikes on major Russian refineries and energy infrastructure facilities in Russia's rear. Production halts, disruptions at enterprises, a fuel crisis, gasoline shortages, kilometer-long lines at gas stations, record-high price increases – these are all the results of the work of Ukrainian drones. In addition, destroying fuel reserves near the frontlines negatively affects the combat capability of the Russian army and the military-industrial complex as a whole. 🔷 Regular attacks on Russian refineries and oil depots started last year. The current campaign is focused on all plants in key regions of consumption and processing. Its effects are becoming increasingly tangible, in part due to sanctions and the lack of imported equipment needed to repair damaged facilities. 🔷 In August 2025 alone, the following were attacked: ◾️ 02.08 – Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery ◾️ 02.08 – Ryazan oil refinery ◾️ 03.08 – fuel depot at Sochi Airport (Krasnodar Krai) ◾️ 07.08 – Afipsky oil refinery (Krasnodar Krai) ◾️ 08.08 – Ertan oil depot near the Millerovo air base (Rostov region) ◾️ 10.08 – Saratov oil refinery ◾️ 12.08 – Unecha Transneft-Druzhba oil pumping station (Bryansk region) ◾️ 14.08 – Volgograd oil refinery ◾️ 18.08 – Nikolskoye-Transneft oil pumping station (Tambov region) ◾️ 20.08 – Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery (Rostov region) ◾️ 21.08 – Unecha Transneft-Druzhba oil pumping station ◾️ 22.08 – Albashneft oil refinery (Krasnodar Krai) ◾️ 24.08 – Syzran oil refinery (Samara region) ◾️ 24.08 – Oil export terminal in Ust-Luga (Leningrad region) ◾️ 28.08 – Kuibyshev oil refinery (Samara region) ◾️ 28.08 – Afipsky oil refinery ◾️ 30.08 – Krasnodar oil refinery ◾️ 30.08 – Syzran oil refinery 🔷 According to Reuters, by the end of August 2025, Ukraine's long-range strikes had disrupted at least 17% of Russia's refinery capacity. Experts predict that gasoline shortages caused by the ongoing attacks on refineries could lead to rising inflation and further macroeconomic instability in Russia. 🔷 To save the situation, the Kremlin is urgently: ◾️ seeking opportunities to purchase fuel from Belarus; ◾️ extending restrictions on gasoline exports; ◾️ introducing gasoline coupons; ◾️ revising its oil export plan to at least somehow sell the crude freed up after key refineries were brought out of operation (and this amid existing restrictions on Russia's shadow fleet and the threat of secondary sanctions for countries buying Russian energy resources); ◾️ using all available public platforms to get a so-called 'energy truce' from Kyiv. Economic pressure and targeted strikes deep inside Russia are a path to negotiations. 📹: RUSZKIK HAZA (Russians go home) project of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, results for August 2025.
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In recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have demonstrated the most effective 'sanctions' against the Russian oil industry, delivering dozens of successful strikes on major Russian refineries and energy infrastructure facilities in Russia's rear. Production halts, disruptions at enterprises, a fuel crisis, gasoline shortages, kilometer-long lines at gas stations, record-high price increases – these are all the results of the work of Ukrainian drones. In addition, destroying fuel reserves near the frontlines negatively affects the combat capability of the Russian army and the military-industrial complex as a whole. 🔷 Regular attacks on Russian refineries and oil depots started last year. The current campaign is focused on all plants in key regions of consumption and processing. Its effects are becoming increasingly tangible, in part due to sanctions and the lack of imported equipment needed to repair damaged facilities. 🔷 In August 2025 alone, the following were attacked: ◾️ 02.08 – Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery ◾️ 02.08 – Ryazan oil refinery ◾️ 03.08 – fuel depot at Sochi Airport (Krasnodar Krai) ◾️ 07.08 – Afipsky oil refinery (Krasnodar Krai) ◾️ 08.08 – Ertan oil depot near the Millerovo air base (Rostov region) ◾️ 10.08 – Saratov oil refinery ◾️ 12.08 – Unecha Transneft-Druzhba oil pumping station (Bryansk region) ◾️ 14.08 – Volgograd oil refinery ◾️ 18.08 – Nikolskoye-Transneft oil pumping station (Tambov region) ◾️ 20.08 – Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery (Rostov region) ◾️ 21.08 – Unecha Transneft-Druzhba oil pumping station ◾️ 22.08 – Albashneft oil refinery (Krasnodar Krai) ◾️ 24.08 – Syzran oil refinery (Samara region) ◾️ 24.08 – Oil export terminal in Ust-Luga (Leningrad region) ◾️ 28.08 – Kuibyshev oil refinery (Samara region) ◾️ 28.08 – Afipsky oil refinery ◾️ 30.08 – Krasnodar oil refinery ◾️ 30.08 – Syzran oil refinery 🔷 According to Reuters, by the end of August 2025, Ukraine's long-range strikes had disrupted at least 17% of Russia's refinery capacity. Experts predict that gasoline shortages caused by the ongoing attacks on refineries could lead to rising inflation and further macroeconomic instability in Russia. 🔷 To save the situation, the Kremlin is urgently: ◾️ seeking opportunities to purchase fuel from Belarus; ◾️ extending restrictions on gasoline exports; ◾️ introducing gasoline coupons; ◾️ revising its oil export plan to at least somehow sell the crude freed up after key refineries were brought out of operation (and this amid existing restrictions on Russia's shadow fleet and the threat of secondary sanctions for countries buying Russian energy resources); ◾️ using all available public platforms to get a so-called 'energy truce' from Kyiv. Economic pressure and targeted strikes deep inside Russia are a path to negotiations. 📹: RUSZKIK HAZA (Russians go home) project of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, results for August 2025.

Anton Gerashchenko

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As Mr. Rubio has kindly informed us earlier, today is Russia day. I've prepared several facts of what Putin's rule has brought Russia to in the past 25 years. ◾️ Finances: The Russian government plans to revise the federal budget for 2025, increasing the deficit by 250% – from $12 billion to $42 billion. The official inflation rate is supposedly 7.6%, but according to estimates by the Foreign Intelligence Service, real inflation in Russia already exceeds 20%. According to the US Department of Defense, Russia has spent at least $250 billion on the war against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. Russia's economic losses from the war and sanctions are around $1.3 trillion. At the same time, according to the Federal State Statistics Service, 12.6 million Russians were living below the poverty line in 2024. But Putin does not care about the standard of living in Russia. ◾️ Demographic decline and huge losses on the front lines: Since the full-scale invasion, according to various estimates, between 650,000 and 1.3 million Russians have left the country. More than 1 million have been killed and injured in the war. Russia has been flooded with criminals who received amnesty for participating in the war in Ukraine. Crime levels have risen dramatically in Russia. ◾️ Oil: Due to sanctions, Russia has lost its rich Western markets and is forced to sell oil to China at bargain prices. Currently, Russian oil is sold in the ports of Primorsk and Novorossiysk for approximately $47-49 per barrel, which is significantly lower than the budgeted figure of $69.7. As a result, Russia's annual oil and gas revenues could fall by up to 30%, or $30-40 billion, which is almost equal to the entire Russian budget deficit for the current year. ◾️ Military: The Russian army has long lost its status as the "second" in the world and has turned into a bunch of looters and criminals, "cannon fodder" that is thrown into battle for a forest area near another destroyed Ukrainian village. ◾️ Navy: Ukrainian drones and missiles are methodically turning the Black Sea Fleet into an underwater fleet. Moreover, recently the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) blew up the Crimean (Kerch) Bridge for the third time. ◾️ Space: In 2024, Russia launched only 17 rockets into space. By comparison, the US launched 152 rockets and China launched 65. A place in the top three with a score of 17 is little consolation, especially considering that New Zealand launched 13 rockets in 2024. Under international sanctions, Russia cannot purchase expensive microchips and other necessary equipment. ◾️ Attacks on Russia: Since the beginning of 2025, more than 17 attacks have been carried out on oil depots and refineries in Russia. In 2024, Ukrainian drones attacked oil refineries and fuel depots in Russia, annexed Crimea, and occupied territories of Ukraine at least 81 times. ◾️ Aviation: The SBU struck four strategic airfields in different regions of Russia with drones. The total losses of enemy aircraft amount to 41 units, including A-50, Tu-95, Tu-22, Tu-160, An-12, and Il-78 aircraft. The operation weakened Russia's strike capabilities by 20-30%. Military experts around the world, commenting on the SBU's special operation, called the actions of Putin's FSB, which allowed everything to happen right under its nose, one of the biggest failures in the history of the Russian special services. 📹: Russian cemeteries in Vladivostok and Krasnoyarsk region.
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As Mr. Rubio has kindly informed us earlier, today is Russia day. I've prepared several facts of what Putin's rule has brought Russia to in the past 25 years. ◾️ Finances: The Russian government plans to revise the federal budget for 2025, increasing the deficit by 250% – from $12 billion to $42 billion. The official inflation rate is supposedly 7.6%, but according to estimates by the Foreign Intelligence Service, real inflation in Russia already exceeds 20%. According to the US Department of Defense, Russia has spent at least $250 billion on the war against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. Russia's economic losses from the war and sanctions are around $1.3 trillion. At the same time, according to the Federal State Statistics Service, 12.6 million Russians were living below the poverty line in 2024. But Putin does not care about the standard of living in Russia. ◾️ Demographic decline and huge losses on the front lines: Since the full-scale invasion, according to various estimates, between 650,000 and 1.3 million Russians have left the country. More than 1 million have been killed and injured in the war. Russia has been flooded with criminals who received amnesty for participating in the war in Ukraine. Crime levels have risen dramatically in Russia. ◾️ Oil: Due to sanctions, Russia has lost its rich Western markets and is forced to sell oil to China at bargain prices. Currently, Russian oil is sold in the ports of Primorsk and Novorossiysk for approximately $47-49 per barrel, which is significantly lower than the budgeted figure of $69.7. As a result, Russia's annual oil and gas revenues could fall by up to 30%, or $30-40 billion, which is almost equal to the entire Russian budget deficit for the current year. ◾️ Military: The Russian army has long lost its status as the "second" in the world and has turned into a bunch of looters and criminals, "cannon fodder" that is thrown into battle for a forest area near another destroyed Ukrainian village. ◾️ Navy: Ukrainian drones and missiles are methodically turning the Black Sea Fleet into an underwater fleet. Moreover, recently the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) blew up the Crimean (Kerch) Bridge for the third time. ◾️ Space: In 2024, Russia launched only 17 rockets into space. By comparison, the US launched 152 rockets and China launched 65. A place in the top three with a score of 17 is little consolation, especially considering that New Zealand launched 13 rockets in 2024. Under international sanctions, Russia cannot purchase expensive microchips and other necessary equipment. ◾️ Attacks on Russia: Since the beginning of 2025, more than 17 attacks have been carried out on oil depots and refineries in Russia. In 2024, Ukrainian drones attacked oil refineries and fuel depots in Russia, annexed Crimea, and occupied territories of Ukraine at least 81 times. ◾️ Aviation: The SBU struck four strategic airfields in different regions of Russia with drones. The total losses of enemy aircraft amount to 41 units, including A-50, Tu-95, Tu-22, Tu-160, An-12, and Il-78 aircraft. The operation weakened Russia's strike capabilities by 20-30%. Military experts around the world, commenting on the SBU's special operation, called the actions of Putin's FSB, which allowed everything to happen right under its nose, one of the biggest failures in the history of the Russian special services. 📹: Russian cemeteries in Vladivostok and Krasnoyarsk region.

Anton Gerashchenko

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Russian propagandist Solovyev: "Putin gave us back our Motherland." In reality, under Putin's regime: ◾️Russia started the bloodiest war on the European continent since WWII; ◾️Russia has been kicked out of G8; ◾️Putin is under a search warrant from the ICC for war crimes; ◾️Russia is allies with Iran, Taliban and North Korea; ◾️NATO's border with Russia grew twice as large; ◾️Russia is losing/lost its influence in the post-Soviet space; ◾️Russian economy is officially in stagnation; all of Russia's oil and gas earnings are spent on war; ◾️Europe is committed to no longer buy Russian oil and gas; ◾️Russia has huge demographic issues; ◾️Countless Russian towns and the people in them exist in poverty and ruins; ◾️Russia is becoming a "satellite" of China; ◾️The Russian army has suffered huge losses and is no longer regarded as the "second army in the world"; ◾️A part of the Black Sea Fleet has been destroyed; the rest is shut down in Novorossiysk; ◾️A large number of Russian regions experience gas shortages. It is due to Putin's actions that propagandist Solovyev lost his Italian villa. Has he forgotten about that?
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Russian propagandist Solovyev: "Putin gave us back our Motherland." In reality, under Putin's regime: ◾️Russia started the bloodiest war on the European continent since WWII; ◾️Russia has been kicked out of G8; ◾️Putin is under a search warrant from the ICC for war crimes; ◾️Russia is allies with Iran, Taliban and North Korea; ◾️NATO's border with Russia grew twice as large; ◾️Russia is losing/lost its influence in the post-Soviet space; ◾️Russian economy is officially in stagnation; all of Russia's oil and gas earnings are spent on war; ◾️Europe is committed to no longer buy Russian oil and gas; ◾️Russia has huge demographic issues; ◾️Countless Russian towns and the people in them exist in poverty and ruins; ◾️Russia is becoming a "satellite" of China; ◾️The Russian army has suffered huge losses and is no longer regarded as the "second army in the world"; ◾️A part of the Black Sea Fleet has been destroyed; the rest is shut down in Novorossiysk; ◾️A large number of Russian regions experience gas shortages. It is due to Putin's actions that propagandist Solovyev lost his Italian villa. Has he forgotten about that?

Anton Gerashchenko

175,859 views • 9 months ago

First Combat Use of Underwater Kamikaze Drones: Russian Kilo class Submarine Disabled in Novorossiysk The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has carried out a special operation in the port of Novorossiysk, marking the first-ever combat use of underwater kamikaze drones. During the operation, SBU-operated Sub Sea Baby underwater drones struck a Russian Navy Project 636.3 submarine (Varshavyanka class; NATO designation: Kilo). The explosion caused critical damage, effectively disabling the vessel. The submarine was equipped with four Kalibr cruise missile launchers used by Russia for strikes against Ukrainian territory. The operation was conducted jointly by the SBU’s 13th Main Directorate of Military Counterintelligence and the Ukrainian Navy. A Varshavyanka-class submarine is estimated to cost around USD 400 million. Due to international sanctions, building a comparable submarine today could cost up to USD 500 million. This class is also known as the “Black Hole” because of its low acoustic signature and reduced sonar visibility. The submarine had been stationed in Novorossiysk after earlier Sea Baby surface-drone operations forced Russian naval assets to leave Sevastopol Bay in temporarily occupied Crimea.
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First Combat Use of Underwater Kamikaze Drones: Russian Kilo class Submarine Disabled in Novorossiysk The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has carried out a special operation in the port of Novorossiysk, marking the first-ever combat use of underwater kamikaze drones. During the operation, SBU-operated Sub Sea Baby underwater drones struck a Russian Navy Project 636.3 submarine (Varshavyanka class; NATO designation: Kilo). The explosion caused critical damage, effectively disabling the vessel. The submarine was equipped with four Kalibr cruise missile launchers used by Russia for strikes against Ukrainian territory. The operation was conducted jointly by the SBU’s 13th Main Directorate of Military Counterintelligence and the Ukrainian Navy. A Varshavyanka-class submarine is estimated to cost around USD 400 million. Due to international sanctions, building a comparable submarine today could cost up to USD 500 million. This class is also known as the “Black Hole” because of its low acoustic signature and reduced sonar visibility. The submarine had been stationed in Novorossiysk after earlier Sea Baby surface-drone operations forced Russian naval assets to leave Sevastopol Bay in temporarily occupied Crimea.

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🔥The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk For the first time in history, underwater drones "Sub Sea Baby" blew up a submarine of the 636.3 "Varshavyanka" class (NATO class. - Kilo) ❗️As a result of the explosion, the submarine suffered critical damage and was effectively put out of action On board the submarine were four launchers of "Kalibr" cruise missiles, which the enemy uses to strike at the territory of Ukraine
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🔥The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk For the first time in history, underwater drones "Sub Sea Baby" blew up a submarine of the 636.3 "Varshavyanka" class (NATO class. - Kilo) ❗️As a result of the explosion, the submarine suffered critical damage and was effectively put out of action On board the submarine were four launchers of "Kalibr" cruise missiles, which the enemy uses to strike at the territory of Ukraine

Cloooud |🇺🇦

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: ◾️A memorandum of understanding will be signed between Germany and Ukraine on the procurement of long-range weapon systems manufactured in Ukraine, known as long-range. There will be no restrictions on their range. ◾️Germany will finance a significant portion of Ukraine's Starlink coverage. ◾️Russian strikes are a "slap in the face for all those who are fighting for a ceasefire, not only in Ukraine itself but also in Europe and the US." Thankful to the people and government of Germany for standing with Ukraine! 🇩🇪🇺🇦
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: ◾️A memorandum of understanding will be signed between Germany and Ukraine on the procurement of long-range weapon systems manufactured in Ukraine, known as long-range. There will be no restrictions on their range. ◾️Germany will finance a significant portion of Ukraine's Starlink coverage. ◾️Russian strikes are a "slap in the face for all those who are fighting for a ceasefire, not only in Ukraine itself but also in Europe and the US." Thankful to the people and government of Germany for standing with Ukraine! 🇩🇪🇺🇦

Anton Gerashchenko

251,761 views • 1 year ago

🇷🇺🇺🇦 PUTIN UNDER PRESSURE: Ukraine's Deep Strikes Are Forcing the Kremlin to Reconsider Ukraine has turned Russia's rear into a battlefield. Wave after wave of long range drone strikes has targeted oil refineries, fuel depots, strategic airbases, ammunition warehouses, and defense factories, raising the cost of the war for Moscow and exposing vulnerabilities hundreds of kilometers from the front. Now, Russia is reportedly considering Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long range strikes. The message is clear: when the pressure reached deep inside Russia, the Kremlin started talking. 😂🤣
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 PUTIN UNDER PRESSURE: Ukraine's Deep Strikes Are Forcing the Kremlin to Reconsider Ukraine has turned Russia's rear into a battlefield. Wave after wave of long range drone strikes has targeted oil refineries, fuel depots, strategic airbases, ammunition warehouses, and defense factories, raising the cost of the war for Moscow and exposing vulnerabilities hundreds of kilometers from the front. Now, Russia is reportedly considering Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long range strikes. The message is clear: when the pressure reached deep inside Russia, the Kremlin started talking. 😂🤣

War Radar

102,557 views • 15 days ago

Ukraine staged a dramatic series of strikes across Russia, deploying drones hidden in trucks deep inside the country to hit strategic airfields. Footage from a source in the Ukrainian Security Service showed black smoke rising from burning planes
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Ukraine staged a dramatic series of strikes across Russia, deploying drones hidden in trucks deep inside the country to hit strategic airfields. Footage from a source in the Ukrainian Security Service showed black smoke rising from burning planes

Bloomberg

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While Russia attacks Ukrainian civilians and their homes, Ukrainian Security Service has carrier out a series of successful strikes against Russia's oil, energy, and military infrastructure, as well as targets in Russian-occupied Crimea. ◾️ Ukrainian drones struck the Yaroslavl oil refinery and the Yaroslavl linear production and dispatch station. Explosions and smoke were reported in the refinery's area. ◾️ The oil loading terminal at the port of Vysotsk in Russia's Leningrad region was hit. Two oil loading arms were put out of commission, and three oil storage tanks were struck. ◾️ In Russian-occupied Crimea, three aircraft hangars at Hvardiiske airbase were struck. A Pantsir-S2 SAM system near Simferopol, a mobile fire group in Kerch, an oil storage tank, and a pumping station at the TES-Terminal-1 oil terminal were also targeted. Glory! 📹: Unmanned Systems Forces
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While Russia attacks Ukrainian civilians and their homes, Ukrainian Security Service has carrier out a series of successful strikes against Russia's oil, energy, and military infrastructure, as well as targets in Russian-occupied Crimea. ◾️ Ukrainian drones struck the Yaroslavl oil refinery and the Yaroslavl linear production and dispatch station. Explosions and smoke were reported in the refinery's area. ◾️ The oil loading terminal at the port of Vysotsk in Russia's Leningrad region was hit. Two oil loading arms were put out of commission, and three oil storage tanks were struck. ◾️ In Russian-occupied Crimea, three aircraft hangars at Hvardiiske airbase were struck. A Pantsir-S2 SAM system near Simferopol, a mobile fire group in Kerch, an oil storage tank, and a pumping station at the TES-Terminal-1 oil terminal were also targeted. Glory! 📹: Unmanned Systems Forces

Anton Gerashchenko

72,291 views • 8 days ago

❗️The Security Service of 🇺🇦Ukraine has for the first time in history used underwater drones "Sub Sea Baby" to attack a 🇷🇺Russian "Kilo"-class submarine in Novorossiysk. The vessel, worth $400 million and armed with "Kalibr" cruise missiles, sustained serious damage and is currently out of service.
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❗️The Security Service of 🇺🇦Ukraine has for the first time in history used underwater drones "Sub Sea Baby" to attack a 🇷🇺Russian "Kilo"-class submarine in Novorossiysk. The vessel, worth $400 million and armed with "Kalibr" cruise missiles, sustained serious damage and is currently out of service.

🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦

23,976 views • 7 months ago

Where we are now and what can we expect in the coming months within the context of Russia's war in Ukraine: ◾️Ukraine and the world continue to await tensely for the results of the US elections. In the meantime, Ukraine and Russia continue active diplomatic actions to consolidate support for their allies. ◾️ Russia's primary focus is on discrediting Ukraine in the West, dividing our allies, and interfering in the US elections to divide Americans and increase instability. ◾️ During his visit to the US, President Zelensky met with President Biden and had meetings with presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. ◾️ Ukraine continues to destroy Russian military depots and military logistics; Ukraine produces its own drones and other weapons. ◾️ Russia increases its weapons and drones production as much as it can, despite sanctions. It uses weapons supplied by Russian allies - Iran and North Korea. There are reports that production of Russian Shahed drones has exceeded Russian original plans. ◾️ Russia is intensifying its strikes on Ukrainian cities, deliberately targeting apartment blocks, hospitals, and nursing homes. Its main purpose is to cause as much panic as possible, intimidate Ukrainians, and force them to leave their lands and homes. Strikes are unfortunately likely to continue, especially for Sumy and Kharkiv. Zaporizhzhia is now within the range of Russian KAB bombs, so it is likely to be under constant strikes as well. ◾️Despite the lack of "cannon fodder", Putin doesn't dare yet to announce open mobilization in Russia and increases hidden mobilization instead: increases payments for signing army contracts and recruits soldiers from other countries, including countries of Africa. Russia is increasing its presence there at an alarming rate which is very dangerous for this region. ◾️ In the coming month, the Russians will probably try to solve the "Kursk issue" at any cost. The "deadline" is likely set before the US elections at most but a desirable timeline for them is before the BRICS summit in Kazan (22-24 October) - to demonstrate to the BRICS guests that Russia is in control of the situation and is a serious partner. Otherwise, the situation when a part of Russia's territory is under Ukrainian control (when Putin had the intention to capture Ukraine "in three days" almost three years ago), is rather humiliating for Russia. During August and September, Russians have accumulated forces, have reformed and will now try to counterattack our troops. How the situation in Kursk region will develop depends on many factors and on the decisions that AFU leaders will make. ◾️ One of the key elements of these upcoming months are the elections in Moldova and Georgia at the end of October, where the influence of Russia and pro-Russian forces is enormous. ◾️We are likely to hear increased nuclear threats and other escalation rhetoric from Russia. ◾️Ukraine will face further problems due to electricity shortage. ◾️ Due to the escalation in the Middle East and the US elections, Ukraine is fading from the information field, which Russia is actively using, knowing that its crimes against Ukrainian civilians will not make the headlines in the Western media. Accordingly, many people outside Ukraine have the impression that the situation is getting better. But this is not the case at all: the situation is very tough and complicated. And it will continue to get worse. The largest war in Europe since the Second World War continues to rage on. The whole world is waiting for the US elections. The situation of strategic uncertainty will last at least until November. It is crucial to go through this period with a cool head, keeping the focus on Ukraine and showing Russia that the West does not withdraw its support. I'd like to end with a reminder of these Putin's words, which he said in June 2024. Nothing has changed for him: he intends to wage a war until the end. And it must become his own end.
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Where we are now and what can we expect in the coming months within the context of Russia's war in Ukraine: ◾️Ukraine and the world continue to await tensely for the results of the US elections. In the meantime, Ukraine and Russia continue active diplomatic actions to consolidate support for their allies. ◾️ Russia's primary focus is on discrediting Ukraine in the West, dividing our allies, and interfering in the US elections to divide Americans and increase instability. ◾️ During his visit to the US, President Zelensky met with President Biden and had meetings with presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. ◾️ Ukraine continues to destroy Russian military depots and military logistics; Ukraine produces its own drones and other weapons. ◾️ Russia increases its weapons and drones production as much as it can, despite sanctions. It uses weapons supplied by Russian allies - Iran and North Korea. There are reports that production of Russian Shahed drones has exceeded Russian original plans. ◾️ Russia is intensifying its strikes on Ukrainian cities, deliberately targeting apartment blocks, hospitals, and nursing homes. Its main purpose is to cause as much panic as possible, intimidate Ukrainians, and force them to leave their lands and homes. Strikes are unfortunately likely to continue, especially for Sumy and Kharkiv. Zaporizhzhia is now within the range of Russian KAB bombs, so it is likely to be under constant strikes as well. ◾️Despite the lack of "cannon fodder", Putin doesn't dare yet to announce open mobilization in Russia and increases hidden mobilization instead: increases payments for signing army contracts and recruits soldiers from other countries, including countries of Africa. Russia is increasing its presence there at an alarming rate which is very dangerous for this region. ◾️ In the coming month, the Russians will probably try to solve the "Kursk issue" at any cost. The "deadline" is likely set before the US elections at most but a desirable timeline for them is before the BRICS summit in Kazan (22-24 October) - to demonstrate to the BRICS guests that Russia is in control of the situation and is a serious partner. Otherwise, the situation when a part of Russia's territory is under Ukrainian control (when Putin had the intention to capture Ukraine "in three days" almost three years ago), is rather humiliating for Russia. During August and September, Russians have accumulated forces, have reformed and will now try to counterattack our troops. How the situation in Kursk region will develop depends on many factors and on the decisions that AFU leaders will make. ◾️ One of the key elements of these upcoming months are the elections in Moldova and Georgia at the end of October, where the influence of Russia and pro-Russian forces is enormous. ◾️We are likely to hear increased nuclear threats and other escalation rhetoric from Russia. ◾️Ukraine will face further problems due to electricity shortage. ◾️ Due to the escalation in the Middle East and the US elections, Ukraine is fading from the information field, which Russia is actively using, knowing that its crimes against Ukrainian civilians will not make the headlines in the Western media. Accordingly, many people outside Ukraine have the impression that the situation is getting better. But this is not the case at all: the situation is very tough and complicated. And it will continue to get worse. The largest war in Europe since the Second World War continues to rage on. The whole world is waiting for the US elections. The situation of strategic uncertainty will last at least until November. It is crucial to go through this period with a cool head, keeping the focus on Ukraine and showing Russia that the West does not withdraw its support. I'd like to end with a reminder of these Putin's words, which he said in June 2024. Nothing has changed for him: he intends to wage a war until the end. And it must become his own end.

Anton Gerashchenko

166,479 views • 1 year ago

Why this strike is so significant: ◾️ Primorsk port is Russia’s largest oil-loading port on the Baltic Sea. It is the terminal point of the Baltic Pipeline System (BPS) and plays a key role in exporting Urals crude. The port is a critically important piece of infrastructure, handling around 60 million tons of oil per year. ◾️ Primorsk is Russia’s "cash tap" on the Baltic Sea. Oil revenues help sustain the war against Ukraine and fund the killing of Ukrainians. Every day of downtime means millions of dollars in lost tax revenue for the Russian budget, which finances the army. ◾️ After such attacks, international insurance companies sharply increase premiums for tankers calling at Russian ports, making Russian oil less profitable. ◾️ Primorsk is the endpoint of the Baltic Pipeline System (BPS). If the terminal cannot receive oil, there is nowhere for it to go: oil rigs in Siberia cannot simply be shut down without risking long-term damage. This forces Russian companies to cut production or urgently seek alternative routes. ◾️ To protect such large facilities, Russia has to redeploy scarce air defense systems (such as Pantsir and S-400) from the front deep into the rear (including Russia's Leningrad region). ◾️ Oil terminals rely on complex Western equipment (pumps, control systems, fire suppression systems). Due to sanctions, replacing damaged components is extremely difficult and costly. Repairs can take months, reducing overall export efficiency. Strikes on targets more than 1,000 km from the border demonstrate that there are no longer any safe zones for military or strategic infrastructure inside Russia. ◾️ The shadow fleet of tankers transporting Russian oil is becoming increasingly wary of operating in such areas, complicating Russia’s efforts to circumvent oil sanctions. 📹: Current Time
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Why this strike is so significant: ◾️ Primorsk port is Russia’s largest oil-loading port on the Baltic Sea. It is the terminal point of the Baltic Pipeline System (BPS) and plays a key role in exporting Urals crude. The port is a critically important piece of infrastructure, handling around 60 million tons of oil per year. ◾️ Primorsk is Russia’s "cash tap" on the Baltic Sea. Oil revenues help sustain the war against Ukraine and fund the killing of Ukrainians. Every day of downtime means millions of dollars in lost tax revenue for the Russian budget, which finances the army. ◾️ After such attacks, international insurance companies sharply increase premiums for tankers calling at Russian ports, making Russian oil less profitable. ◾️ Primorsk is the endpoint of the Baltic Pipeline System (BPS). If the terminal cannot receive oil, there is nowhere for it to go: oil rigs in Siberia cannot simply be shut down without risking long-term damage. This forces Russian companies to cut production or urgently seek alternative routes. ◾️ To protect such large facilities, Russia has to redeploy scarce air defense systems (such as Pantsir and S-400) from the front deep into the rear (including Russia's Leningrad region). ◾️ Oil terminals rely on complex Western equipment (pumps, control systems, fire suppression systems). Due to sanctions, replacing damaged components is extremely difficult and costly. Repairs can take months, reducing overall export efficiency. Strikes on targets more than 1,000 km from the border demonstrate that there are no longer any safe zones for military or strategic infrastructure inside Russia. ◾️ The shadow fleet of tankers transporting Russian oil is becoming increasingly wary of operating in such areas, complicating Russia’s efforts to circumvent oil sanctions. 📹: Current Time

Anton Gerashchenko

115,210 views • 3 months ago

Russia attacked Ukraine with 537 aerial strike weapons last night: • 477 Shahed drones and drones-imitators of various types; • 4 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles; • 7 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles; • 41 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles; • 5 Kalibr cruise missiles; • 3 S-300 surface-to-air guided missiles. ◾️ Cherkasy region In Smila, six people were injured, including one child. Three nine-story apartment buildings and a local college were damaged. ◾️ Mykolaiv An infrastructure facility was hit, warehouse buildings were damaged. ◾️ Ivano-Frankivsk region Debris from downed targets fell on private properties in the Rohatyn and Bilshivtsi communities. In the village of Vasiuchyn, windows of a church building and part of a wooden bell tower were damaged. In the village of Naraivka, a woman was injured, and a residential building was damaged. ◾️ Sumy region The Sumy, Shostka, and Konotop districts were affected. Civilian infrastructure was damaged and destroyed. ◾️ Dnipropetrovsk region Russia attacked the Nikopol, Marhanets, and Pokrov communities. In the morning, drones struck the district center. ◾️ Poltava region The Kremenchuk district was hit. In the Poltava district, a business was affected, and an extension of a residential building was damaged. ◾️ Zaporizhzhia A production facility of one of the enterprises was damaged. ◾️ Lviv region Russia targeted critical infrastructure.
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Russia attacked Ukraine with 537 aerial strike weapons last night: • 477 Shahed drones and drones-imitators of various types; • 4 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles; • 7 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles; • 41 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles; • 5 Kalibr cruise missiles; • 3 S-300 surface-to-air guided missiles. ◾️ Cherkasy region In Smila, six people were injured, including one child. Three nine-story apartment buildings and a local college were damaged. ◾️ Mykolaiv An infrastructure facility was hit, warehouse buildings were damaged. ◾️ Ivano-Frankivsk region Debris from downed targets fell on private properties in the Rohatyn and Bilshivtsi communities. In the village of Vasiuchyn, windows of a church building and part of a wooden bell tower were damaged. In the village of Naraivka, a woman was injured, and a residential building was damaged. ◾️ Sumy region The Sumy, Shostka, and Konotop districts were affected. Civilian infrastructure was damaged and destroyed. ◾️ Dnipropetrovsk region Russia attacked the Nikopol, Marhanets, and Pokrov communities. In the morning, drones struck the district center. ◾️ Poltava region The Kremenchuk district was hit. In the Poltava district, a business was affected, and an extension of a residential building was damaged. ◾️ Zaporizhzhia A production facility of one of the enterprises was damaged. ◾️ Lviv region Russia targeted critical infrastructure.

Anton Gerashchenko

246,490 views • 1 year ago

🚨🚨🚨"Game changer" ⚡️⚡️⚡️ 🚨Putin has announced the beginning of a new phase of the war in Ukraine! A new phase of the war: Russia retaliates against the military-industrial complex of Ukraine. "It's their choice": Putin on the new phase of the war and Russia's harsh response. Retaliatory strikes: Russia moves to "really tough" actions. The answer for terror: A massive strike on Kiev as part of the retaliation. A new chapter of Kiev's crimes: Russia begins systematic strikes. "To give a new quality to the war": Russia responds to the terrorist attacks in Ukraine. Escalation of the conflict: Kiev has opened a "new page", Russia responds harshly. "Deliberate crimes against children": Russia accuses Kiev and strikes. Ukraine has "opened a new chapter in the series of its crimes": Putin on the causes of the strikes. Kiev is accused of "grave crimes against children": Russia strikes back. "Cynicism transcends all borders": Russia responds to alleged terrorist attacks in Ukraine. "Game changer": How attacks on children change the course of war. A massive blow to the military-industrial complex of Ukraine: Goals and consequences. Russia is hitting Ukraine's defense industry: A response to the terrorist attacks. Hypersound and drones: Russia strikes at Ukrainian infrastructure. "Retribution is inevitable": Russia strikes at military facilities of Ukraine.
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🚨🚨🚨"Game changer" ⚡️⚡️⚡️ 🚨Putin has announced the beginning of a new phase of the war in Ukraine! A new phase of the war: Russia retaliates against the military-industrial complex of Ukraine. "It's their choice": Putin on the new phase of the war and Russia's harsh response. Retaliatory strikes: Russia moves to "really tough" actions. The answer for terror: A massive strike on Kiev as part of the retaliation. A new chapter of Kiev's crimes: Russia begins systematic strikes. "To give a new quality to the war": Russia responds to the terrorist attacks in Ukraine. Escalation of the conflict: Kiev has opened a "new page", Russia responds harshly. "Deliberate crimes against children": Russia accuses Kiev and strikes. Ukraine has "opened a new chapter in the series of its crimes": Putin on the causes of the strikes. Kiev is accused of "grave crimes against children": Russia strikes back. "Cynicism transcends all borders": Russia responds to alleged terrorist attacks in Ukraine. "Game changer": How attacks on children change the course of war. A massive blow to the military-industrial complex of Ukraine: Goals and consequences. Russia is hitting Ukraine's defense industry: A response to the terrorist attacks. Hypersound and drones: Russia strikes at Ukrainian infrastructure. "Retribution is inevitable": Russia strikes at military facilities of Ukraine.

Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil

27,319 views • 1 month ago

On the occasion of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation Yalta European Strategy (YES) hosted a high-level panel discussion: "Economy of the Future: Building a New European Tiger" as part of the Ukraine: Future’s Frontline project. The discussion brought together global and Ukrainian leaders to explore Ukraine’s post-war economic transformation, investment opportunities, reforms, and the country’s potential to become a new engine of European growth. Moderated by Chrystia Freeland, Adviser to the President of Ukraine. Among the speakers: ◾️Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group ◾️Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, IMF ◾️Odile Renaud-Basso, President, EBRD ◾️Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine ◾️Oleksii Sobolev, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Friends of Ukraine discussed important topics: Ukraine's strengths, Ukraine's place in the joint security architecture and European economy. Thankful to Kristalina Georgieva for her speech and the real support that Ukraine has received and continues receiving. More about the project:
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On the occasion of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation Yalta European Strategy (YES) hosted a high-level panel discussion: "Economy of the Future: Building a New European Tiger" as part of the Ukraine: Future’s Frontline project. The discussion brought together global and Ukrainian leaders to explore Ukraine’s post-war economic transformation, investment opportunities, reforms, and the country’s potential to become a new engine of European growth. Moderated by Chrystia Freeland, Adviser to the President of Ukraine. Among the speakers: ◾️Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group ◾️Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, IMF ◾️Odile Renaud-Basso, President, EBRD ◾️Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine ◾️Oleksii Sobolev, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Friends of Ukraine discussed important topics: Ukraine's strengths, Ukraine's place in the joint security architecture and European economy. Thankful to Kristalina Georgieva for her speech and the real support that Ukraine has received and continues receiving. More about the project:

Anton Gerashchenko

16,483 views • 5 months ago

Joseph Parkinson, host of the Ancient to Recent history podcast, shared his TOP 5 books that will help understand the Russo-Ukrainian war. The books mentioned in the video are: ◾️ The Russo-Ukrainian War by Serhii Plokhy; ◾️ Our Enemies will Vanish by Yaroslav Trofimov; ◾️ Ukraine, War, Love: A Donetsk Diary by Olena Stiazhkina; ◾️ The Showman by Simon Shuster; ◾️ Looking at Women, Looking at War by Victoria Amelina. Friends, have you read any of these? And what books would you recommend reading on this subject? 📹: ancienttorecent/Instagram
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Joseph Parkinson, host of the Ancient to Recent history podcast, shared his TOP 5 books that will help understand the Russo-Ukrainian war. The books mentioned in the video are: ◾️ The Russo-Ukrainian War by Serhii Plokhy; ◾️ Our Enemies will Vanish by Yaroslav Trofimov; ◾️ Ukraine, War, Love: A Donetsk Diary by Olena Stiazhkina; ◾️ The Showman by Simon Shuster; ◾️ Looking at Women, Looking at War by Victoria Amelina. Friends, have you read any of these? And what books would you recommend reading on this subject? 📹: ancienttorecent/Instagram

Anton Gerashchenko

17,407 views • 4 months ago

Several points from the press conference of President Zelenskyy at Ukraine Security Summit in Paris: ◾️ All 31 countries supported that there would be no lifting of any sanctions against Russia until this war ends in a just peace - an important united signal from the European countries; ◾️ the joint stance of all countries is that Russia cannot dictate the size of our army, not now and not in the future. And it is important that it has no support in this direction; ◾️ America is very important. They can affect the stopping of the war, the stopping of Putin's desire [to wage war] because he wants it very much.
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Several points from the press conference of President Zelenskyy at Ukraine Security Summit in Paris: ◾️ All 31 countries supported that there would be no lifting of any sanctions against Russia until this war ends in a just peace - an important united signal from the European countries; ◾️ the joint stance of all countries is that Russia cannot dictate the size of our army, not now and not in the future. And it is important that it has no support in this direction; ◾️ America is very important. They can affect the stopping of the war, the stopping of Putin's desire [to wage war] because he wants it very much.

Anton Gerashchenko

40,484 views • 1 year ago