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Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

❗️Ukraine has strengthened protection of energy facilities against ballistic missile attacks, but the coming winter will remain difficult, Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said. Russia continues targeting the energy system, while damaged infrastructure is now being restored in weeks rather than months.

❗️Ukraine has strengthened protection of energy facilities against ballistic missile attacks, but the coming winter will remain difficult, Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said. Russia continues targeting the energy system, while damaged infrastructure is now being restored in weeks rather than months.

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

Ukrainian forces struck the 1.U-272 and 2.U-272 gas separation units at Russia’s Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant on August 24.

Ukrainian forces struck the 1.U-272 and 2.U-272 gas separation units at Russia’s Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant on August 24. The damage is expected to halt roughly another 25% of the plant’s production capacity and further reduce sulfur output. Russia is already importing sulfur for domestic needs. Sulfur is used to produce black powder, while sulfuric acid is required for the synthesis of explos...

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

❗️Bingo: Russia’s Perm oil refinery, its seventh-largest by processing volume, halted operations after a Ukrainian drone strike on August 21 damaged units and caused a fire, Reuters reports. Its CDU-4 unit, accounting for nearly 40% of capacity, could take 1-2 weeks to repair.

❗️Bingo: Russia’s Perm oil refinery, its seventh-largest by processing volume, halted operations after a Ukrainian drone strike on August 21 damaged units and caused a fire, Reuters reports. Its CDU-4 unit, accounting for nearly 40% of capacity, could take 1-2 weeks to repair.

Science Facts · World · before 17 days

Bird strikes can cause major issues to airliners, as it's thought to have happened in the Jeju Air flight 2216 today's disaster.This is an Air China Airbus A320 striking a flock of birds at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.Science and facts💡

Bird strikes can cause major issues to airliners, as it's thought to have happened in the Jeju Air flight 2216 today's disaster.This is an Air China Airbus A320 striking a flock of birds at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.Science and facts💡

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs called for Europe to use €200 billion in frozen Russian assets, saying Moscow must begin paying for its attacks on Ukraine. He argued that the financial burden of the war should not fall on EU citizens. “Why should EU citizens pay the bill for the war? The Russians should,” Kulbergs said.

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs called for Europe to use €200 billion in frozen Russian assets, saying Moscow must begin paying for its attacks on Ukraine. He argued that the financial burden of the war should not fall on EU citizens. “Why should EU citizens pay the bill for the war? The Russians should,” Kulbergs said.

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

❗️Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day with a display of unmanned systems across land, water and air in Kyiv.

❗️Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day with a display of unmanned systems across land, water and air in Kyiv. Ukrainian ground robotic systems moved along Khreshchatyk, naval drones sailed on the Dnipro River, while Ukrainian UAVs and aircraft took to the skies above the capital. With a full military parade currently impossible, the display showcased Ukraine’s unmanned capabilities.

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

Ukraine brought home 10 more service members from captivity on Independence Day in the second stage of the latest prisoner exchange.

Ukraine brought home 10 more service members from captivity on Independence Day in the second stage of the latest prisoner exchange. All 10 had previously been listed as missing: 2 since 2024 and 8 since 2025. They are Armed Forces and National Guard personnel who fought on the Donetsk front. The previous exchange on August 19 returned 103 Ukrainian service members.

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces report strikes on a wide range of Russian military targets: a MiG-29 at Millerovo airfield, two Kasta-2E2 radars, a Nebo-SV radar and an ST-68 radar, the Kamensky solid rocket fuel plant, a SOBR base in occupied Kherson region, a fuel tank in Yeysk, two Geran UAV relays, a Zala drone crew shelter, the Arkhangel UAV school and a drone laboratory.

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces report strikes on a wide range of Russian military targets: a MiG-29 at Millerovo airfield, two Kasta-2E2 radars, a Nebo-SV radar and an ST-68 radar, the Kamensky solid rocket fuel plant, a SOBR base in occupied Kherson region, a fuel tank in Yeysk, two Geran UAV relays, a Zala drone crew shelter, the Arkhangel UAV school and a drone laboratory.

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

Ukraine's General Staff confirmed damage to a Su-33, MiG-29 and Orion UAV at Vityazevo airfield in Anapa from the August 23 strike.

Ukraine's General Staff confirmed damage to a Su-33, MiG-29 and Orion UAV at Vityazevo airfield in Anapa from the August 23 strike. Ukrainian forces also hit command posts in occupied Strilkove and Staromlynivka, logistics depots in occupied Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions, and an ST-68 radar in Rozdolne, occupied Crimea. The strikes took place on August 23 and overnight into August 24.

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

Ukraine's 1st Assault Regiment says one of its FPV crews destroyed a rare Russian Spirit-030 satellite internet terminal on the Huliaipole sector.

Ukraine's 1st Assault Regiment says one of its FPV crews destroyed a rare Russian Spirit-030 satellite internet terminal on the Huliaipole sector. Spirit-030 is a portable satellite internet terminal with a 30 cm antenna, making it difficult to detect. The unit says Russian forces began deploying the terminals more widely after their Starlink access was blocked in March 2026.

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukraine on its 35th Independence Day and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukraine on its 35th Independence Day and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty. He said the US continues to support a negotiated settlement to Russia's war that establishes a lasting and durable peace, while strengthening economic and security ties between the two countries.

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Ukraine on its 35th Independence Day.

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Ukraine on its 35th Independence Day. He said the historical destinies of Belarusians and Ukrainians are “closely intertwined” through centuries-old traditions, shared victories and difficult trials. Lukashenko expressed confidence that future generations would preserve friendly ties and that Minsk and Kyiv would restore mutually beneficial coop...

Noel Reports · World · before 17 days

❗️The EU approved €6.1 billion for weapons urgently needed by Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Ukraine’s Independence Day. The funding covers air and missile defense systems, missiles, ammunition and radars. “Europe is with you today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes,” von der Leyen said, reaffirming the EU’s support for Ukraine.

❗️The EU approved €6.1 billion for weapons urgently needed by Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Ukraine’s Independence Day. The funding covers air and missile defense systems, missiles, ammunition and radars. “Europe is with you today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes,” von der Leyen said, reaffirming the EU’s support for Ukraine.