• Ukrainian Intelligence cyberattack halts cash withdrawals in Russia, disrupts banking system

    Cyber experts from the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) have launched a significant assault on Russia's banking sector, payment systems, and internet providers since July 23.

    Following ongoing issues with the online services of most Russian banks over the past few days, Russians are now facing another challenge: as of July 27, they cannot withdraw cash from ATMs.

    According to RBC-Ukraine, which cites its sources, the disruption is due to a cyberattack orchestrated by the Ukrainian …

  • Ukrainian drone strikes damage Russian military aircraft and facilities over 1,000 miles from border

    In a coordinated drone attack on a military airfield in Russia's Murmansk region, a supersonic Tu-22M3 bomber was damaged. Ukrainian drones also reached airfields in Engels and Dyagilevo.

    Late Friday night and into the morning of July 27, Ukrainian Intelligence's drones targeted military airfields in Engels, Saratov region; the “Dyagilevo” airfield in Ryazan region, and the “Olenya” airfield in Murmansk region, reports Ukrainska Pravda, citing its sources.

    The drones also reportedly struck an …

  • Former Deputy Defense Minister, General Dmitry Bulgakov, detained in Moscow on corruption charges

    Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, General Dmitry Bulgakov, has been detained in a corruption case, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reported. The court has arrested the general, and he is currently held at the Butyrka detention facility in Moscow, reports TASS.

    Bulgakov served as the Deputy Defense Minister of Russia since 2008 and earned the rank of General of the Army in 2011. He is also a Hero of Russia. Bulgakov oversaw the logistics and technical support of the Russian …

  • Russian businesses face increased payment rejections from Central Asian banks amid sanction fears

    Payment rejections for Russian businesses using Central Asian banks jumped by 30 percent in July, according to a survey conducted by transport companies PEK, Digital VED, GTL, and Logita Trade, reported the Russian news agency RBC.

    The payment processing time increased by about 15 percent to two weeks. This issue affected banks in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. They have started requesting more additional documents and clarifications from Russian companies: information …

  • Overnight missile strikes target Russian military sites in Crimea, cause significant damage

    In the early hours of Friday, July 26, explosions were reported in the cities of Saky and Yevpatoria in Russian-annexed Crimea. Multiple Ukrainian and Russian media outlets, citing local residents, detailed the events. According to Telegram channel Astra, which relies on its own sources, the Saky airfield was subjected to an attack by long-range ATACMS missiles. Following the impact on an ammunition storage site, a fire broke out, injuring two Russian soldiers.

    Additionally, one of the …

  • Heavy Russian casualties near Vovchansk: majority of brigade lost, tank regiments depleted, says Ukrainian official

    According to the spokesperson of the tactical group of troops “Kharkiv”, Vitaliy Saranets, Russia's 138th Motorized Rifle Brigade has suffered significant losses in Vovchansk. Additionally, the 83rd and 157th Tank Regiments have also faced substantial losses.

    Since the beginning of the offensive in northern Kharkiv region, the Russian Armed Forces have lost a significant portion of their brigade in Vovchansk and have heavily depleted two tank regiments, revealed Saranets in an interview with …

  • Ukraine launches new website to facilitate relocation of collaborators to Russia

    In a remarkable move, Ukraine has launched a new website designed specifically for collaborators and those wishing to leave for Russia.

    According to Andriy Yusov, a representative of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, the government is ready to assist citizens living in Ukraine who desperately want to move to Russia but currently lack the means to do so.

    Ukrainian intelligence services have unveiled the project “I Want to Go to My People,” which includes a newly created website. The platform …

  • Putin hosts Assad amid anniversary of Syrian-Russian diplomatic relations

    Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Kremlin's press service reports. As emphasized by the Syrian guest, his visit coincides with the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Russian Federation.

    "Honorable Mr. President, I am very glad to see you," Putin greeted Assad. "We have an opportunity to discuss the full spectrum of our relations. It has been a long time since we've met. I'm very …

  • Poland initiates 'Eastern Dawn' military operation to counter Russian threats

    Starting August 1, the Polish Armed Forces will begin a new military operation, codenamed “Wschodnia zorza” ("Eastern Dawn"), as announced on the country's Ministry of Defense website.

    This operation is a direct response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which has amplified the risk of airspace violations over Poland, according to the official statement.

    The primary goal of “Eastern Dawn” is to protect Poland's airspace from unauthorized incursions. The operation will focus on …

  • Scholz defends US missile deployment in Germany, citing Russian aggression against Ukraine as key factor

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended the proposed deployment of American long-range missile systems in Germany, stating that the presence of American missiles on German soil would serve as a deterrent, ensuring that Germany would not face any aggression.

    Scholz dismissed concerns that the planned deployment of American missiles might escalate tensions with Russia. He pointed out that the arms control regime in place has been carefully crafted and calibrated.

    "We need forces and means of …