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War in Ukraine
‘It’s a Little Bit Rich’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 8
After Kremlin calls Ukraine’s incursion a “provocation,” US asks about Kyiv’s goals; Bulgaria shows support for Ukraine by joining in NATO training; Well-known Russian journalist killed in Kursk
Aug. 8, 2024
Air Defenses
Belatedly Russia Moves to Protect Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
As Ukrainian forces move closer to the Kursk NPP Moscow is finally taking steps to protect it and its all-women guard force, but will it be too little, too late.
Aug. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
An Overview of Ukrainian JDAM Fatal Strike on Russian Field HQ Element
Former SEAL Team Six Squadron Leader Chuck Pfarrer reviews and comments on a clip taken from a Ukrainian airstrike conducted southwest of Kherson City.
Aug. 7, 2024
Russia
ANALYSIS: Thick Fog of War in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod Regions as Ukrainian Raiders Strike
After apparently sending a raid of 300 infantry soldiers and a few dozen armored vehicles into Russia itself, the largest incursion by Ukrainian forces to date, Kyiv officials are still silent.
Aug. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Calls Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion ‘Large-Scale Provocation’
In addition to the typical criticism of Kyiv, the Russian president didn’t comment on potential responses and said he would meet later with military and intelligence officials.
Aug. 7, 2024
Wagner
Tuareg Rebels Demand Wagner Mercenaries Be Kicked Out of Africa
Tuareg representatives responded on Aug. 7 to accusations its armed forces had attacked members of Mali’s armed forces at the end of July.
Aug. 7, 2024
Drones
Footage Shows Ukrainian FPV Drone Destroying Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter in Midair
In what may be a historic first, a Ukrainian FPV drone appears to have hit a Russian attack helicopter in midair during active combat operations – and over Russian territory, no less.
Aug. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
They F***ing Shot Us Down – Russian Pilot Films Himself After Ejecting
As F-16s arrive in Ukraine, a video published on social media shows the Russian pilot dangling from a parachute as his fighter aircraft falls far below, but just who “they” are is not clear.
Aug. 7, 2024
