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Last night, the Russians shelled the SKF bearing factory in Lutsk, the company reported.
SKF is the world's largest manufacturer of bearings. In Ukraine, the enterprise employed 1,100 people, most at the Lutsk plant
Sergey Surovikin, deputy commander of the combined group of Russian troops in Ukraine, was suspended from work, placed under house arrest and ordered to remain silent until he is forgotten, — Politico
The Ukrainian Air Force Command has reported that Ukraine has not been successful in intercepting Russian Kh-22 missiles.
Although the Kh-22 missiles are categorized as cruise missiles, they possess supersonic capabilities and travel at speeds of approximately 4,000 kilometers per hour. Additionally, these missiles employ a ballistic trajectory during their approach to the target, making their interception challenging.
Romania will actively participate in the training of Ukrainian pilots for the F-16 fighter jets, as announced by President Klaus Iohannis.
Latvia recalls its border guards from vacation to strengthen the protection of the border with Belarus, — State Border Service.
"The North Atlantic Alliance fully supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The leaders of the NATO states confirmed the corresponding position at the summit in Vilnius, and it has not changed," said the official representative of NATO.
😡 The Ukrainian Indie Cup gaming festival's social media page on platform "X" was blocked due to mass complaints from Russians.
Ukrainian sappers have begun using a new demining tactic: they wait for enemy mines to warm up in the heat, — CNN
When it gets dark, and the air cools down, sappers launch drones with thermal imagers, on the screens of which mines heated by the sun become visible and seem to "glow" during the day.
As a result of enemy shelling in the Odesa region, warehouses and granaries in one of the Danube ports were damaged, as stated by the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Kiper.
Mercedes-Benz has reportedly denied its Russian dealers access to its proprietary software, preventing them from servicing cars in-house.
The move means that maintenance and repairs for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Russia will rely on local expertise rather than the company's online software systems. The Association of Russian Automobile Dealers noted that this software access issue is affecting many foreign car brands, not just Mercedes-Benz, including BMW. To address the situation, dealers are resorting to third-party software and parts available on marketplaces. This development follows Mercedes-Benz's decision to withdraw from the Russian market in late 2022.
During the nearly 18 months of the Russian invasion, the UN has documented 9,444 confirmed cases of civilian deaths (with over 500 being children), along with an additional 16,940 individuals sustaining injuries.
According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, the US is formulating a strategy to facilitate the export of Ukrainian grain after the Russian withdrawal from the "grain agreement," according to reports from the Wall Street Journal.
Key points to note:
▫️The United States is proposing the creation of an additional export route via the Danube River, which could handle around 4 million tons of grain monthly by October.
▫️This plan envisions a significant portion of the grain being transported via the Danube River and across the Black Sea to Romania's nearby ports. This route may be more time-consuming and costly than conventional options, but it could offer an alternative to the Black Sea Corridor.
▫️The US is exploring various avenues, including military solutions, to safeguard ships operating within Ukrainian ports.
The pursuit of alternative export routes suggests that the US, Ukraine, and European nations are preparing for a scenario where Russia does not resume the "grain agreement" governing the transport of Ukrainian summer and autumn crops.
▫️Simultaneously, Türkiye and the UN are working to encourage Russia's return to the "grain agreement." Diplomats anticipate that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who played a pivotal role in sealing the deal last year, might make progress before Ukraine's grain harvest begins in early September.
▫️The US proposals will partly align with the EU's "corridors of solidarity" initiative, focusing on road and sea routes. The EU's plans anticipate Ukraine exporting 5-5.5 million tons of grain monthly.
▫️The highest recorded grain transportation volume through EU routes was 4.2 million tons in November of the previous year. The Danube route accounted for most of these volumes, approximately 60%.
This strategic shift highlights the collaborative efforts of various nations to ensure the continued export of Ukrainian grain even in the face of potential disruptions caused by Russia's actions.
Today in Irpin Ukrainian policemen were handed weapons from Miami.
Irpin and Miami are twin cities. The local police seized this weapon from American criminals. Now the transferred pistols, submachine guns and rifles will serve Ukrainian police.