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Reuters: Russia's Saratov oil refinery halted crude processing after Ukraine's August 2 drone attack damaged production facilities, according to two industry sources. The refinery's only crude distillation unit, with a capacity of 20,000 metric tons per day, was shut down and repairs are expected to take two to three weeks. The refinery processed about 5.8 million metric tons of crude in 2024.

Reuters: Russia's Saratov oil refinery halted crude processing after Ukraine's August 2 drone attack damaged production facilities, according to two industry sources. The refinery's only crude distillation unit, with a capacity of 20,000 metric tons per day, was shut down and repairs are expected to take two to three weeks. The refinery processed about 5.8 million metric tons of crude in 2024.

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❗️Russia is increasingly using S-300/S-400 air defense missiles in ground-attack roles, creating fast ballistic-like threats that are difficult to intercept.

❗️Russia is increasingly using S-300/S-400 air defense missiles in ground-attack roles, creating fast ballistic-like threats that are difficult to intercept. According to Ukrainian intelligence cited in the analysis, Russia produced around 200 converted RM-48U missiles in 2025 and plans to manufacture more than 480 in 2026. The missiles are less accurate than Iskanders but increase the number of h...

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Ukraine's 412th Nemesis Brigade says it struck or destroyed nearly 500 vehicles and about 400 motorcycles and military buggies in July.

Ukraine's 412th Nemesis Brigade says it struck or destroyed nearly 500 vehicles and about 400 motorcycles and military buggies in July. FPV drones target Russian transport near the front, while Hornet and Morrigan middle-strike drones hit logistics routes 50 to more than 200 km behind Russian lines. The unit says the strikes disrupt deliveries of ammunition, fuel, drones, supplies and reinforcemen...

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Zelensky said Ukraine and the UK discussed stronger protection against Russian ballistic missiles after Moscow's latest attack.

Zelensky said Ukraine and the UK discussed stronger protection against Russian ballistic missiles after Moscow's latest attack. The talks covered possible co-production of weapons and sanctions on Russian companies involved in ballistic missile production. He said Russia aims to sharply increase ballistic missile output before winter.

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❗️Bloomberg reports that former European and Russian officials held informal talks in Vienna last month on possible terms for peace in Ukraine.

❗️Bloomberg reports that former European and Russian officials held informal talks in Vienna last month on possible terms for peace in Ukraine. Participants included former UK national security adviser Tim Barrow, former German state secretary Markus Ederer and French diplomat Pierre Vimont. The Swiss-based Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue organized the meeting. Germany said the talks were not hel...

Science Facts · World · before 1 meat.

In 1948, 76 beavers were parachuted into the Idaho wilderness as part of a relocation program by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

In 1948, 76 beavers were parachuted into the Idaho wilderness as part of a relocation program by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The program was initiated to address the growing conflict between humans and beavers in areas where people were building homes, such as Payette Lake. The beavers' natural activities, like dam building and tree cutting, were causing problems for the new residents.T...

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Preliminary reports suggest the fire at Russia's TsNIIMash is affecting Building No.

Preliminary reports suggest the fire at Russia's TsNIIMash is affecting Building No. 22, one of the structures within Roscosmos' Mission Control Center complex in Korolyov. The facility is used to control spacecraft, receive telemetry and support Russian space operations, making it a key part of the country's space infrastructure.

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More footage.

More footage. Ukrainian drones struck the 194,500 m² dual-use Wildberries warehouse in Aleksin, Tula region, this morning. The building is fully engulfed in flames and is expected to burn down completely. The site ranks among Russia's 10 largest warehouses.

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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces said 13 energy hubs across occupied southern Ukraine were struck on August 4-5.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces said 13 energy hubs across occupied southern Ukraine were struck on August 4-5. The targets included major substations in Mariupol, Melitopol, Berdiansk, Zuhres and other occupied areas, plus the Natashyne gas distribution station in Crimea. The campaign has now hit 201 energy infrastructure targets since July 1.

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Ukraine's General Staff confirmed strikes on Russian drone command posts near Mali Shcherbaky, Kostiantynivka, Chasiv Yar, Zelene Pole and Volfino.

Ukraine's General Staff confirmed strikes on Russian drone command posts near Mali Shcherbaky, Kostiantynivka, Chasiv Yar, Zelene Pole and Volfino. A separate command post near Bakhmut was also hit. Ukrainian forces additionally struck a military crossing over the Mokri Yaly River near Vesele, used to move troops, weapons and supplies, and a logistics depot in Ishun, occupied Crimea.

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❗️Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korea has begun deploying a missile unit to Russia's Voronezh region, where it could operate within Russia's 112th Missile Brigade. According to HUR official Andrii Cherniak, Moscow expects to receive 120 KN-23/24 ballistic missiles and six launchers.

❗️Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korea has begun deploying a missile unit to Russia's Voronezh region, where it could operate within Russia's 112th Missile Brigade. According to HUR official Andrii Cherniak, Moscow expects to receive 120 KN-23/24 ballistic missiles and six launchers.