The port city of Tuapse in Russia is still covered in thick smoke after Ukrainian drone attacks. #Russia

Residents in Tuapse are worried about deteriorating living conditions after repeated drone strikes on oil infrastructure.

"I love to live by the sea with my kid. The sea’s absolutely chock-full of this fuel oil now. These f*cking drones are flying around, blowing everything to smithereens.”

/3. Morning view of Tuapse after overnight strikes

“Prymary” unit strikes two Russian landing ships, Yamal and Nikolai Filchenkov, as well as “Podlyot-K1” radar system in Crimea.

Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns Stockholm’s military intelligence head says Moscow is manipulating data to make its economy look better

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Ukrainian drones have struck the Tuapse refinery and export terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region, triggering a massive fire across the tank farm. Multiple storage tanks have burned, with thick black smoke visible over the facility, indicating significant damage to oil infrastructure. #Russia

Morning footage from the port city of Tuapse in Russia, which was heavily hit by Ukrainian drones overnight. Meanwhile it is reported that another wave of Ukrainian drones is heading for Krasnodar Krai. #Russia

The tank farm at Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery and export terminal is heavily ablaze tonight after a massive Ukrainian drone attack.

This is definitely part of the story but also rather undersells how the EU sold itself to its citizens with the vaccine rollout, post-pandemic recovery fund, big tech regulation, support for Ukraine etc

The UK will supply at least 120,000 drones to Ukraine in its largest-ever package. It includes long-range strike UAVs, reconnaissance drones, logistics systems and maritime platforms, with deliveries already underway. #UK

Sterlitamak, Republic of Bashkortostan. Ukrainian drones have reached deep into the Russian rear, more than 1,600 km from the Ukrainian border. There are reports of a strike on the "Sintez-Kauchuk" plant. This facility is a crucial part of Bashkortostan’s petrochemical cluster.

Monitoring channels report that a strike was carried out overnight on the village of Horne in the Donetsk region. According to preliminary data, the strike hit a community center where Russian personnel were stationed at the time of the arrival.

Europe is preparing a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the war ends, led by Macron and the U.K., but without U.S. involvement.

Mostly though, I'm just looking forward to hearing Douthat argue with someone whether the Pope is a good Catholic or no...

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Such a slap in the face of Viktor Orban, I guess :) it reminds me of how Iran only liberated the US hostages after Reagan took office, denying Carter this success

The General Staff of Ukraine reported that SCALP missiles struck a Russian attack UAV warehouse near the airport of temporarily occupied Donetsk.

Ukraine struck multiple Russian radar systems including Nebo-U in Feodosia and airspace control radars in Belgorod region. A Tor-M1 air defense system was also hit in occupied Luhansk region. #Ukraine

Minister of Defence of Ukraine, announced a €4 billion defense agreement with Germany following talks with German Defense Minister.

The package includes hundreds of Patriot missiles, 36 IRIS-T launchers, €300 million for deep-strike capabilities, and joint production of 5,000 Al-enabled drones.

MAGA's policies towards the EU are proving really counter productive for the US & really good for the EU - “buy European” provisions; India, Australia, Mercosur trade deals; military/defence self-sufficiency; UK pivot towards the EU; European far-right poss in retreat

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Very interesting Georgian angle on the Hungarian elections.

Ukraine showcased the Neptune anti-ship missile and the Areion missile-drone at a defense expo in the Foreign Ministry. The Areion system can be launched from Neptune platforms as well as trailers and semi-trailers. #Ukraine

Peter Magyar confirmed that Szijjarto, Orbán's FM, has barricaded himself with some of his closest colleagues and is shredding documents related to the sanctions on Russia any other evidence of treason.

"For the first time in the history of this war, Ukraine has captured an enemy position using only ground robots and drones. The occupiers surrendered. The operation was carried out without infantry participation and with zero losses on our side." - Zelenskyy.

Ma este Európa szíve erősebben dobog Magyarországon.

Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.

Thankyou Hungary. You didn't listen to Vance, Trump, Putin or Netanyahu, which is the first step on the road to decency and sanity. This is an important win for Europe as well.

A great result this evening for Hungary, the EU and yes, Ukraine

A disaster for Putin, MAGA and their far-right allies

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Orban was defeated.

Hungary is free! 🫡🇭🇺🍻

Young country... no Magna Carta for us.

🇭🇺‼️ What seems clear - Tisza has delivered a strong parliamentary majority

Less clear - whether they can get to a 2/3 supermajority