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— 33 Russian Group Strikes Hit Targets In Ukraine Past Week: MoD

 

at 7/26/24 7:41am

File image. The Russian military carried out 33 group strikes against targets in Ukraine over the past week, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 26. ”From 20 to 26 July, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have carried out 33 group strikes with precision-guided weapons and strike drones, as a result of which the following have been hit: facilities of the Ukrainian military industrial enterprises for the manufacture of gunpowder, the production and repair of armored vehicles and the energy infrastructure that supplied them,” the ministry said in its weekly briefing. “In addition, UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle] assembly facilities, ammunition and missile artillery weapon depots, military echelons with AFU [Armed Forces of Ukraine] hardware and military personnel as well as temporary deployment areas for foreign mercenaries have been hit,” it added. Also in the briefing, the ministry provided a summary of Russian ground operations against Kiev forces in the special military operation zone during the week. According to the ministry, the Sever Group of Forces improved the tactical situation in its direction and inflicted losses on two AFU mechanized, motorized and assault brigades as well as on two marine brigades, three territorial defense brigades and formations of the Ukrainian National Guard. The group also repelled 21 counter-attacks. “The AFU losses were up to 1,385 Ukrainian troops, five United States-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and 24 motor vehicles,” the ministry said. “In addition, two Croatian-made RAK-SA-12 MLRS [multiple launch rocket system], 23 field artillery guns, including five U.S.-made M777 howitzers as well as three field ammunition depots have been eliminated.” The ministry also confirmed that the Zapad Group of Forces liberated Rozovka and Peschanoye in the Lugansk Peoples Republic in addition to Nizhniy in the Kharkov region. The group also defeated six brigades of the AFU as well as three territorial defense formations, said the ministry, adding that nine counter-attacks were repelled. “The AFU losses were up to 3,640 Ukrainian troops, four tanks, including one German-made Leopard tank, 10 armored fighting vehicles, including four U.S.-made M113 armored personnel carriers and 68 motor vehicles,” it said. “In the course of counter-battery warfare, 36 field artillery guns, including nine Western-made self-propelled artillery systems and 155-mm howitzers have been hit. Eight electronic and counter-battery warfare stations and 21 field ammunition depots were also eliminated.” During the same period, the Yug Group of Forces liberated Ivano-Daryevka in the Donetsk Peoples Republic, according to the ministry. It added that the group launched strikes on five mechanized, two airmobile and four assault brigades of the AFU, noting that six counter-attacks were also repelled. “The AFU losses were up to 4,640 Ukrainian troops, six tanks, 23 armored fighting vehicles, including two U.S.-made M113 armored personnel carriers and 44 motor vehicles,” the ministry said. “In the course of counter-battery warfare, 64 field artillery pieces have been hit, 37 of them were Western-made, 12 electronic and counter-battery warfare stations as well as 13 field ammunition depots.” The ministry also announced that the Tsentr Group of Forces improved its tactical position, repelled 42 counter-attacks and struck eight formations of the AFU, two territorial defense brigades and two Lut assault brigades of the National Police of Ukraine. “The enemy losses were up to 2,525 troops, five tanks, including two U.S.-made Abrams tanks, 10 armored fighting vehicles, 24 motor vehicles, 30 field artillery guns and nine field ammunition depots,” it said. From its side, the Vostok Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on two AFU brigades, two territorial defense formations and two Ukrainian National Guard brigades, the ministry said. “The AFU losses were up to 835 Ukrainian troops, two tanks, 30 motor vehicles, 23 field artillery guns, including 12 howitzers and 155-mm self-propelled artillery systems manufactured in NATO countries as well as six electronic warfare stations,” it added. The ministry also announced that the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on mechanized, infantry, mountain assault brigades of the AFU, one marine brigade, three territorial defense brigades and National Guard brigades. “The AFU losses were up to 100 Ukrainian troops, one tank, three armored fighting vehicles and four motor vehicles,” the ministry said. “In addition, during counter-battery warfare, 18 field artillery guns, including five U.S.-made M777 howitzers, six electronic warfare stations and six field ammunition depots have been hit.” Also during the past week, the Operational-Tactical Aviation, UAVs, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have eliminated two U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS launchers, seven Grad MLRS launchers, two launchers with the AN/MPQ-65 radar station of the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system, two S-300 air defense system launchers as well as two ST-68 and P-18 mobile radar stations for detecting and tracking air targets, according to the ministry. During the same period, Russian air defenses shot down one Mi-8 helicopter of the Ukrainian Air Force, ten U.S.-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles, two Tochka-U tactical missiles, nine French-made Hammer aerial bombs, 36 U.S.-made HIMARS projectiles and 623 UAVs. The ministry also revealed that 63 Ukrainian troops surrendered over the past week, 27 of them in the area of responsibility of the Dnepr Group of Forces. “In total, 630 airplanes and 278 helicopters, 28,464 UAVs, 556 air defense missile systems, 16,684 tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, 1,390 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 12,416 field artillery guns and mortars as well as 24,086 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation,” the ministry concluded. All in all, Kiev forces suffered heavy losses as a result of Russian group strikes and ground operations over the past week. The strongest blows were in Lugansk, Donetsk and Kharkiv. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: In Video: Russian Lancet Loitering Munition Hit Ukrainian Abrams Tank Near Avdeevka Russian Army Strikes Weapons Depot In Donetsk, Destroys Rocket Launchers & Tanks (Video)   The post 33 Russian Group Strikes Hit Targets In Ukraine Past Week: MoD appeared first on South Front.

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— In Video: Russian Lancet Loitering Munition Hit Ukrainian Abrams Tank Near Avdeevka

 

at 7/26/24 6:37am

File image. The Russian military has destroyed an American-made M1A1 SA Abrams main battle tank of Kiev forces in the Donetsk direction using a Lancet loitering munition. The tank was targeted close to the Novoselovka Pervaya, which is located to the northwest of the city of Avdeevka. Video footage of the Lancet strike surfaced online on July 26. The footage shows the loitering munition impacting the tank from the top. After the hit, thick white smoke erupts which indicates that the ammunition stored in the rear of the tank’s turret caught fire.  This was the second Abrams to be hit by a Lancet. The loitering munition was developed by the ZALA Aero Group, a subsidiary of Russia’s defense giant Kalashnikov Concern. The company produces two versions of the Lancet, the Izdeliye-52 with an endurance of 30 minutes and a one-kilogram warhead and the larger Izdeliye-51 that has an endurance of 40 minutes and is armed with a warhead weighing three kilograms. The loitering munition flies towards the designated area with a GLONASS-aided inertial navigation system. After arriving in the area, the operator utilizes an onboard electro-optical system via a two-way data-link to detect, track and lock on the target. A laser-ranging system then controls the detonation of the warhead. Ukraine received 31 Abrams from the United States over the past year. Russian media sources claim that more than a third of the tanks have already been destroyed or damaged. All the losses were near Avdeevka. The total cost of the Abrams can be over $10 million per a single tank when including training and sustainment. Meanwhile, a single Lancet loitering munition costs just around $20,000. Ukraine withdrew all Abrams tanks from the front earlier this year as the result of the excessive use of drones by the Russian military, which made it too difficult for the tanks to operate without detection or coming under attack, according to The Associated Press. However, the rapid advance of the Russian military near Avdeevka forced Kiev forces to redeploy the tanks. A recent report by CNN acknowledged that the tank performed poorly in Ukraine and revealed that Kiev forces have been struggling just to keep their remaining Abrams operational. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Russian Army Strikes Weapons Depot In Donetsk, Destroys Rocket Launchers & Tanks (Video) Ukrainian People Open To Recognize Russian New Territories The post In Video: Russian Lancet Loitering Munition Hit Ukrainian Abrams Tank Near Avdeevka appeared first on South Front.

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— Houthi Leader Vows ‘Inevitable’ Response To Israeli Strikes On Al-Hodeida Port

 

at 7/26/24 4:29am

Illustrative image. A Houthi response to Israeli strikes on the Yemeni Red Sea port of al-Hodeida is coming, the leader of the group, officially known as Ansar Allah, vowed in a televised speech on July 25. A series of Israeli strikes hit al-Hodeida port on July 20, killing at least nine people and wounding more than 80 others. The strikes were a response to a Houthi drone attack on the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, which killed a man and wounded at least eight others. “The response is inevitable,” Abdul Malik al-Houthi said. The group’s attacks on Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip will continue and not be deterred by recent Israeli strikes, the leader stressed. “Everything that happens from the side of the Israeli enemy will be more incentive for revenge,” he added. The Houthis and their allies are reportedly preparing to attack sensitive targets in Israel in response to the strikes on al-Hodeida. Al-Akhbar, citing sources close to the Houthis, reported earlier this week that the group had added new items to their “target bank.” The Houthis, in cooperation with other Iran-backed groups Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria, are planning to hit the Israeli Mediterranean ports of Ashdod, Ashkelon and Haifa, in addition to the Red Sea port of Eilat, according to the Lebanese daily. Over the last nine months, the Houthis have fired from Yemen more than 220 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and suicide drones at Israel, mostly toward Eilat, in response to the Israeli war on Gaza, according to the Israeli military. During the same period, the group targeted dozens of vessels affiliated with Israel or owned by the United States and the United Kingdom in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Six American-made combat drones were also shot down by Houthi air defenses over Yemen and nearby waters. The Houthis upcoming response could lead to more escalation by Israel and its allies, especially the U.S. and the UK who have launched hundreds of strikes against Yemen since January. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: U.S. Army Says It Destroyed Five Houthi Missile Launchers In Yemen Within 48 Hours Yemen’s Houthis Unveil Drone Used In Deadly Attack On Tel Aviv City In Israel (Video)   The post Houthi Leader Vows ‘Inevitable’ Response To Israeli Strikes On Al-Hodeida Port appeared first on South Front.

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— Russian Army Strikes Weapons Depot In Donetsk, Destroys Rocket Launchers & Tanks (Video)

 

at 7/26/24 3:38am

File image. The Russian military destroyed a large weapons depot belonging to the 56th Motorized Brigade of Kiev forces in the industrial zone of the Kramatorsk settlement in the Donetsk direction, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 26. In a brief statement, the ministry revealed that the weapons depot was targeted using Iskander-M tactical ballistic missiles. The pinpoint missile strike destroyed six multiple rocket launch systems, one American-made M142 HIMARS and five Soviet-made BM-21 Grad, in addition to five main battle tanks and up to ten infantry fighting vehicles, according to the ministry. Ukrainian media reported a powerful missile strike on Kramatorsk on July 25. Secondary blasts and fires went on in the settlement’s industrial zone for hours after the strike.  The Iskander-M has a range of nearly 500 kilometers and can be armed with different conventional warheads. The highly-maneuverable missile is guided by a GLONASS-aided inertial navigation system. It can be also equipped with an optical seeker with a digitized scene-mapping area correlator system for terminal guidance. Russia increased production of Iskander-M missiles after the start of the special military operation in Ukraine more than two years ago. In recent months, the Russian military began to rely more on the missile to quickly and accurately target high-value Ukrainian targets like weapons depots. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: The post Russian Army Strikes Weapons Depot In Donetsk, Destroys Rocket Launchers Tanks (Video) appeared first on South Front.

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— Israel Loses Several Vehicles, Another Soldier In Gaza (Video)

 

at 7/26/24 3:13am

Illustrative image. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on July 26 that one of its soldiers was killed while fighting in the area of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip a day earlier. The soldier served as an engineering vehicle operator in the Givati Infantry Brigade, the IDF said. According to an initial probe, he was killed by anti-tank fire that hit a D9 armored bulldozer he was operating in Rafah. The al-Qassam Brigade, the military wing of the Hamas Movement, claimed responsibility for the attack. The death of the soldier brought Israel’s toll in the ground operations against Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza and along its border to 330. More than 2,000 other troops have been wounded in the Strip, so far. The IDF has been facing fierce resistance from Hamas in Rafah and other parts of southern Gaza, including the city of Khan Younis where it recently renewed operations. On July 25, the al-Qassam Brigades released video footage from Khan Younis showing its fighters severely damaging a Namer armored personnel carrier using a rocket-propelled grenade and destroying a Merkava M4 main battle tank with a heavy explosive device.  Despite taking some serious losses, the IDF continues to bombard Gaza, causing even more destruction and civilian casualties. The Hamas-run health ministry in the Strip reported 30 deaths on July 25. Most of the victims were reportedly women and children. “Israeli forces killed 30 people and injured 146 others in three ‘massacres’ against families in the last 24 hours,” the ministry said. “Many people are still trapped under rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them.” Including the latest deaths, the toll from the Israeli war on Gaza has reached 39,175, according to the ministry, which noted that more than 90,403 others have been wounded in the Strip, so far. While recent reports by the mainstream media suggest that an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is near, Israel has been showing no signs of stopping or even slowing down its war on the Strip. Meanwhile, Hamas appears to be as strong as before. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Hezbollah Mourns Another Fighter, Announces Attacks On Israel (Videos) Bodies Of Five Israelis Slain On October 7 Recovered From Gaza   The post Israel Loses Several Vehicles, Another Soldier In Gaza (Video) appeared first on South Front.

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— Hezbollah Fire At Israeli Fighter Jets Again, Take Out Another Anti-Drone System (Videos)

 

at 7/26/24 2:38am

Illustrative image. Hezbollah engaged over the night of July 25 and 26 Israeli fighter jets flying over Lebanon, firing anti-aircraft missiles at least twice. The group announced the engagements in two separate statements. Video footage posted only showed one of the missiles fired by the group’s air defenses exploding right after passing next to an Israeli fighter jet, which was dropping flares. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) didn’t make any comment on the incident. Separately, Hezbollah’s Military Media released a video showing an attack with what appears to be an FPV suicide drone against a Drone Dome counter-drone system of the IDF in the al-Abad border site. The attack took place on July 19. Drone Dome was developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The system is made up of different sensors including a RADA Electronic Industries RPS-42 radar, a CONTROP Precision Technologies imaging system and radio signal detectors. The system costs a little over $3,2 million. Several systems of this type have been destroyed by Hezbollah since the beginning of the ongoing confrontation. Another video that was released by the group’s Military Media showed a strike with an anti-tank guided missile against a building occupied by Israeli troops in the settlement of Metula from July 22.  The clashes on the Lebanese-Israeli border first broke out after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip last October, with Hezbollah and its allies carrying out attacks in support of the Hamas Movement and other Palestinian armed factions in the enclave. So far, the border clashes have resulted in 12 civilian deaths on the Israeli side, as well as the deaths of at least 18 IDF soldiers and reservists. On the Lebanese side, more than 500 people have been killed, including 359 fighters of Hezbollah and over 100 civilians. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: The post Hezbollah Fire At Israeli Fighter Jets Again, Take Out Another Anti-Drone System (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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— Rocket Attack Hit Base Hosting U.S. Troops In Western Iraq

 

at 7/26/24 2:10am

Illustrative image. At least four rockets were launched late on July 25 at Ain al-Asad Air Base in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar, where American troops are known to be deployed. Two security sources told Al-Arabia English that two rockets landed inside the air base and two others struck its perimeter. A United States official also confirmed to the Saudi-owned news channel that there was a rocket attack on Ain al-Asad but said that no damage and no injuries were reported. “At this time, we do not have what/how many were launched,” the official said. The attack came two days after a military summit in Washington where Iraqi and U.S. officials discussed winding down the coalitions work. No major announcement was made at the end of the talks, though American and Iraqi sources say an announcement that it will begin to gradually wind down is likely in the coming weeks. This was the third attack against American troops in Iraq since early February when the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI), an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, suspended its attacks against U.S. bases. The IRI began launching attacks against U.S. bases in Iraq and neighboring Syria as well as against targets in Israel last October in response to the Israeli war on the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip and Washington’s unwavering support for it. The group suspended attacks against U.S. forces around five months ago after the death of three American troops in a drone strike on a base in Jordan, reportedly upon a request from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to facilitate talks on the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq. However, it escalated attacks against Israel. The U.S. attempts to keep its troops in Iraq will likely force the IRI to resume attacks. This will lead to more escalation in the entire Middle East. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Israel Announces Interceptions After Iraqi Drone Attack On Eilat Sadrists Of Different Directions On The Way To Unity   The post Rocket Attack Hit Base Hosting U.S. Troops In Western Iraq appeared first on South Front.

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— Will The Deep State Risk Civil War To Stay In Power?

 

at 7/25/24 2:47pm

Click to see the full-size image Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst Saying that America is a mess would be a gross understatement. In fact, it could be argued that the worlds most aggressive thalassocracy is going through an unraveling of sorts. Societal divisions are at an all-time high, with ethnic, racial and ideological hatred reaching a boiling point. Americans have never been this polarized, including massive differences in values between blue and red states. The former have effectively embraced all types of ultra-liberal extremist ideology (known under the umbrella term woke), resulting in moral degeneracy and other forms of societal decay commonly seen in dying civilizations (the Western Roman Empires collapse is a good analogy). Opposing them are the Republicans who usually identify as conservatives, albeit it would be best to call them classical liberals. While the Democrats are aligned with the Deep State (to the point that theyre virtually indistinguishable from it), the situation with the GOP is far more complicated. There are many neocon warmongers among top Republicans and many of them have been in the first Trump administration, pushing for wars, invasions and the general expansion of US aggression against the world. However, there are business-minded people like Donald Trump who are much less keen on starting wars around the world. As a realist (for the most part), he is determined to retreat America to more defensible geostrategic positions, particularly as the advent of multipolarity is making it very difficult (if not effectively impossible) to maintain the Wolfowitz Doctrine (essentially the Monroe Doctrine, but expanded to include the whole world). With such irreconcilable differences, the two groups are destined to clash. In the political arena, this confrontation is expected to be at least somewhat civilized. However, it seems the stakes are so high now that the corrupt federal institutions will do anything in their power to prevent the other side from getting into the Oval Office – including murder. Trumps assassination attempt is perhaps the most glaring example of how democratic America is. Funnily enough, Washington DC always thinks it has the right to comment or even show concern for the state of political plurality in other countries, but the latest events demonstrate just how ridiculous that notion is. For instance, in the United States, its virtually an axiom that Russia is a dictatorship, that Vladimir Putin is reincarnated Hitler and similar nonsense. However, the Russian presidential election back in mid-March showed that Moscows democratic process looks like that of a Type 4 civilization on the Kardashev scale in comparison to that in the US or anywhere else in the political West. The fact that the most unpopular leaders are in power in the vast majority of NATO/EU countries demonstrates just how democratic their political systems are. Worse yet, any remotely sovereign leaders in the West are being suppressed and treated as pariahs, the most prominent examples being Hungarys Viktor Orban and Slovakias Robert Fico. Interestingly, the latter also barely survived an assassination attempt two months earlier. And just like with Trump, there were also some strange occurrences in the case of Slovakias Prime Minister, with the security detail making inexplicable mistakes. However, instead of making up for these mistakes, the Secret Service (SS) cant guarantee Trumps safety (or perhaps it doesnt want to). Their solution is to limit his rallies to indoor venues. It should be noted that this is certainly a setback for the Trump campaign, as enormous outdoor rallies are one of his most powerful election assets. Whats more, this doesnt even guarantee Trumps safety, as the SS has proven to be spectacularly incompetent, or worse, somehow involved in the assassination attempt. Namely, the sheer number of safety snags during the nearly fateful Trump rally in Butler indicates that these werent exactly snags, but a series of preplanned events. Although it may seem like a crazy conspiracy theory now, theres very serious and disturbing speculation that precisely this happened. The testimony of SS Director Kimberley Cheatle led to her resignation, but this hardly changes the calculus, as the corrupt federal institutions have proven their unrelenting hostility toward Trump. The mainstream propaganda machine is in lockstep with them, presenting the assassination attempt as a minor incident, while numerous Democrats are openly lamenting that the bullet didnt kill Trump. It should be noted that this intense hatred for the former president is nothing new. Namely, back in 2017, American comedian Kathy Griffin held a replica of Trumps severed head, an outrageous incident for which she officially apologized, only to reuse the image in 2023, during the corrupt US DoJs (Department of Justice) witch-hunt that effectively landed Trump in jail on trumped-up charges (no pun intended). Worse yet, if anything, the deranged anti-Trumpists have become even more aggressive. Namely, while placing a Trump sign in his yard, an 80-year-old man was intentionally run over by a 22-year-old Democrat. The Trump supporter suffered life-threatening brain injuries and as of this writing, his condition is unknown. According to Zero Hedge, the assailant later confessed to the crime via a phone call with police, but committed suicide before officers arrived to arrest him. Such intense and violent hatred didnt come from nowhere, as the DNC itself has been fomenting it for years. Both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have repeatedly called Donald Trump an existential threat to our democracy, while just two days before he was nearly assassinated, the infamous neocon war criminal Victoria Nuland said the following: I dont think that Donald Trump is gonna be President, so if thats what Putin is betting on, hes gonna get an unhappy surprise Nuland is one of the most prominent exponents of the Deep State that Trump repeatedly vowed to dismantle. She and others of her ilk have a direct interest in making sure he never wins the presidency and the very fact that they run virtually all US federal institutions tells us all we need to know about organizations such as the SS or the numerous three-letter agencies that are essentially the oligarchy running Washington DC. The American people themselves are also opposed to these warmongers and war criminals, as evidenced by the latest opinion polls. However, the Deep State is showing no signs of stepping back. On the contrary, its going full afterburner on using the corrupt federal institutions to quash any dissent and opposition to their deranged policies. Precisely these patently barbaric tendencies in the already atrocious American politics are increasing the chances of a civil war in the US. The Deep State will do anything to stay in power and its difficult to say whats worse – a civil war in a country with 5000 thermonuclear warheads or a direct confrontation with Russia that has nearly 6000 of them. MORE ON THE TOPIC: U.S. Army Says It Destroyed Five Houthi Missile Launchers In Yemen Within 48 Hours NATO Spins Spiral Of War Russian Iskander Strike Destroyed Dozens Of NATO Mercenaries Hiding In Kharkiv Region The post Will The Deep State Risk Civil War To Stay In Power? appeared first on South Front.

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— Ukrainian People Open To Recognize Russian New Territories

 

at 7/25/24 12:34pm

Click to see the full-size image Written by Lucas Leiroz, member of the BRICS Journalists Association, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, military expert Contrary to what Ukrainian state propaganda claims, people are really tired of war and ready for any kind of concessions to end hostilities as soon as possible. According to a recent survey, the number of Ukrainians willing to recognize the Russian New Territories is increasing exponentially, which shows the high level of dissatisfaction with the government’s pro-war measures. The Kiev International Institute of Sociology recently released data from a study showing that at least 32% of Ukrainians surveyed are ready to “give up” territories in order to achieve peace. At the end of last year, the same poll indicated only 19% approval among respondents. Earlier, in the first year of the special military operation, the approval rating for Ukraine’s territorial reconfiguration was less than 10%. In practice, this increase makes it clear that people are tired of the conflict, becoming interested in taking any measure that seems efficient to put an end to the violence. Obviously, the survey was conducted in areas under Ukrainian control, which is why the data should be analyzed considering the high level of political persecution and censorship. It is well-known that many people avoid saying what they really think in Ukraine to evade reprisals from the neo-Nazi dictatorship. In this sense, the real number of people in favor of peace must be even higher. It is also interesting to note that many of the interviewees stated that they were genuinely concerned about Ukraines independence. They stated that it is better to give up the territories already lost and thus preserve what is left of the country to prevent the escalation of the war from generating even more territorial losses for Kiev. The Institute also reported that since February, when the Russians liberated the Donbass city of Avdeevka, the number of people in favor of territorial concessions has increased. This shows that ordinary people are making a correct assessment of the future, understanding that the longer the war lasts, the greater the chances of Russia reintegrating even more territories. The recent rise may also be related to Russian advances in the north, in the Kharkov region. In addition to Russia’s New Regions, Ukrainian territories have been liberated in the regions close to Russia’s borders to ease military pressure in civilian areas. Kiev has been carrying out daily territorial attacks in the Russian oblasts of Belgorod and Kursk, which has led to the launch of a military operation in Kharkov – which many experts believe will be expanded to Sumy. Obviously, seeing this news, ordinary people understand that the continuation of the war could lead to the capture of even more cities, which makes even pro-Ukrainian citizens support an end to hostilities in accordance with the territorial status quo. For Russia, all that matters is the guarantee of peace. The reintegration of territories is an exceptional measure that arises precisely from the enemy’s aggressiveness. For Moscow, the calculation is simple: as much territory as necessary must be liberated to prevent Russian borders from being attacked. If the Ukrainians refuse to evacuate troops from the borders, then Moscow is forced to launch a military operation and capture these critical regions, creating barriers against territorial infiltration. For now, the Russian terms are clear: Kiev only needs to recognize the four New Regions and Crimea. However, if the neo-Nazi regime insists on war, it is indeed possible that further reintegration will be carried out in the future in order to prevent Russian civilians from being hit by Ukrainian artillery. In practice, ordinary Ukrainians are showing more accurate analytical capacity than their decision-makers. The people are seeing that the best way to avoid further territorial losses for Ukraine is precisely by recognizing what has already been lost and cannot be regained in addition, of course, to providing solid security guarantees through the evacuation of troops and the end of ties with NATO. Continuing the war will only lead to even more losses both of territories and lives. Kievs forces are weak and close to complete military collapse. There is no chance that a new Ukrainian counteroffensive will be effective in retaking the areas liberated by the Russians. Therefore, prolonging hostilities is useless from a pragmatic point of view, leaving Kiev with the only choice left between admitting what it has already lost or fighting and losing even more. The fact that the Ukrainian people have already understood the reality of the war is proof of how unpopular the pro-war measures of the neo-Nazi junta are. If any peace agreement is put to a popular referendum, even if it involves major territorial concessions, it will certainly receive widespread approval. And that is precisely why the Ukrainian government excludes the people from the decision-making process. You can follow Lucas on X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Russian Artillery Shred Another Abrams Tank Near Avdeevka (Video) Russian Iskander-M Missiles Hit Gathering, Workshops Of Kiev Forces In Kharkiv (Videos) Retreating In Donbass, Ukrainian Army Threatened By Russian Attacks On Southern Front The post Ukrainian People Open To Recognize Russian New Territories appeared first on South Front.

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— Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On July 25, 2024 (Maps Update)

 

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Click to see the full-size image Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Odessa region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kharkiv region; Russian strikes were reported in the Kyiv region; Russian strikes were reported in the Khmelnitsky region; Russian strikes were reported in the Zhitomir region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Sumy region; At least 27 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed in the Russian Kursk and Belgorod regions; Four UAVs and two unmanned boats targeting Crimea were destroyed in the Black Sea; A civilian was killed and two others were wounded as a result of Ukrainian attacks in the Donetsk urban agglomeration on July 24; Clashes continued in Volchansk; Russian forces secured Glybokoe; Russian forces advanced in Peschanoe; Russian forces advanced near Novopokrovka; Clashes continued in Krasnogorovka; Russian forces advanced near Progress; Clashes continued in New York and Pivnichnoe; Russian forces eliminated 235 servicemen, four motor vehicles, one D-20, one D-30, one M101 howitzer in the Kharkiv region; Russian forces eliminated 460 servicemen, five motor vehicles, one Bogdana, one Msta-B, one D-20 in the Krasny Liman area; Russian forces eliminated 680 servicemen, one tank, two infantry vehicles, two armoured vehicles, four pickups, one FH-70, two M198, one Krab, one M777, one D-20, three D-30 in the Chasov Yar area; Russian forces eliminated 410 servicemen, two tanks, one U.S.-made Abrams tank, two pickups, one Msta-B howitzer in the Donetsk region; Russian forces eliminated 125 servicemen, one tank, two motor vehicles, one Akatsiya system, one D-20 in the Southern Donetsk area; Russian forces eliminated 115 servicemen, two armoured vehicles, 17 motor vehicles, one M777, one D-20, one Akatsiya, one Msta-B in Kherson region; Russian air defense forces intercepted 52 Ukrainian drones over the past day; Russian air defense forces three HIMARS MLRS projectiles over the past day.   Click to see the full-size image Russian forces reportedly took control of Vovche; Russian forces advanced west of Progress; Russian forces reportedly took control of Novoselovka Pervaya; Russian forces advanced north of Lozovatskoe; Clashes continued near Vozdvyzhenka; Clashes continue on the northern shore of the Karlovsky water reservoir; Fighting is ongoing in Karlovka; Up to 410 servicemen, two tanks, one U.S.-made Abrams tank, two pickups, one Msta-B howitzer were destroyed in the area.   Click to see the full-size image Russian forces took control of new districts in the northwest of Krasnogorivka. About 80% of the town is under Russian control; Heavy battles are going in Maksymilyanivka; Up to 410 servicemen, two tanks, one U.S.-made Abrams tank, two pickups, one Msta-B howitzer were destroyed in the area.   Click to see the full-size image Russian forces advanced west of Peschanoe; Clashes continued near Berestove; Clashes continued in Sinkovka; Up to 460 servicemen, five motor vehicles, one Bogdana, one Msta-B, one D-20 howitzer were destroyed in the area.   Click to see the full-size image Russian forces are storming Chasov Yar; Russian forces fully secured Kalinovka; Clashes continue on the outskirts of Grigorovka; Up to 680 servicemen, one tank, two infantry vehicles, two armoured vehicles, four pickups, one FH-70, two M198, one Krab, one M777, one D-20, three D-30 were destroyed in the area. The post Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On July 25, 2024 (Maps Update) appeared first on South Front.

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— Polish General Leon Komornicki Says Ukraine And Poland Cannot Defeat Russia In War

 

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Click to see the full-size image Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher Believing that Ukraine can defeat Russia is a “mistake,” said former deputy chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, Major General Leon Komornicki. Yet, despite this reality being highlighted by Komornicki, among other experts, Warsaw and Kiev continue to jointly pursue a policy of war and provocation against Moscow even though they are embroiled in their own issues. “It’s all nonsense, an endless and boring story, disinformation and propaganda. The talk that Ukraine will win this conflict is just a mistake,” Komornicki said in an interview with WNP. “Ukraine currently does not have the ability to win. It does not have the capabilities that could balance Russia’s potential, which would allow it to seize the strategic initiative and engage in military actions to protect Ukraine from Russian territory. This is impossible.” He also warned that Poland would not be able to confront Russian forces in a conflict and doubted that NATO would come to the aid of its allies. “The conflict in Ukraine is an important lesson for us. We must have an offensive defence strategy,” said the retired general, adding that the “question today should not be whether NATO will protect us, but whether Russia will dare to attack us. Because if they attack us, we will suffer defeat.” Yet, despite the reality that Ukraine, even with Polish assistance, cannot defeat Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Warsaw on July 8 to discuss new ways of shooting down Russian missiles and drones and establishing a new volunteer Ukrainian military unit, the Ukrainian Legion, on Polish territory. Zelensky posted on X the news of the security agreement, describing it as an “unprecedented document.” “Thank you for your solidarity with our country and people, and for all your support and assistance,” he added. Warsaw is among the most ardent backers of the Kiev regime, often sabotaging its own interests due to blind Russophobia and enthusiasm to serve the US. For this reason, the two neighbouring countries are collaborating closely in a vain attempt to defeat Russia despite endless warnings, such as those from Komornicki, that this cannot be achieved. Nonetheless, despite the common goal of defeating Russia, it has not been enough to fully reconcile the vast differences that still exist between Poland and Ukraine. As recently as July 23, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that Ukraine would not achieve EU membership without resolving the historical issue of the mass killings of Poles in Volhynia, a region once a part of Poland but now in Ukraine. The Polish minister was referring to when the Nazi-aligned Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) in 1943 massacred up to 120,000 Poles in Volhynia and said that although Warsaw supports Ukraine against Russia as much as it can, relations are “not perfect” due to unresolved historical issues. Kosiniak-Kamysz’s emphasis that Ukraine will not join the EU unless the Volhynian issue is resolved follows from what former Polish Undersecretary of State Pawel Jablonski said in November 2023, “[Ukraine] cannot dream of joining the European Union” without resolving the issue of the exhumation of Volhynian massacre victims’ remains on Ukrainian territory. Despite several attempts at reconciliation between Poland and Ukraine, such as Zelensky’s promise in 2019 to lift the Ukrainian moratorium on the exhumation of Volhynian victims imposed in reaction to the destruction of UPA memorials in Poland, the matter has not yet progressed after five years. It is also recalled that Polish farmers staged protests for several months earlier this year against cheap Ukrainian grain flooding the market and EU regulations on pesticide and fertilizer usage, whilst at the same time, the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees continue to be a burning issue and a drain on Polish society. Although Ukraine and Poland have these issues, among many others, they share a deep-rooted hatred for Russia. Because of this, they can overcome differences and cooperate in the military sector, which is why Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski recently asked EU countries to lift restrictions imposed on Ukrainian strikes against Russia. “Therefore, I asked my colleagues to lift national restrictions on the use of long-range weapons. Ukraine needs to be able to prevent such attacks in the future by hitting the aircraft that fire cruise missiles and the air bases from which they take off,” he said during a meeting with his EU counterparts in Brussels days ago. However, Ukraine and Poland’s efforts to escalate the war by convincing EU members to change their position are in vain since Russia’s victory is not a matter of if but when, as Komornicki and other experts stressed. Most European countries are becoming weary of the war and want peace negotiations to begin since they share, at least in private, Komornicki’s assessment that Russia cannot be defeated in this conflict. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Russia And Ukraine Exchange Massive Strikes Hungary And Slovakia React To Ukrainian Hostility Russian Artillery Shred Another Abrams Tank Near Avdeevka (Video) The post Polish General Leon Komornicki Says Ukraine And Poland Cannot Defeat Russia In War appeared first on South Front.

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— Goodbye Biden – German Media Say Farewell

 

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Click to see the full-size image Written by Patrick Poppel, expert at the center of geostrategic studies in Belgrade When Biden announced his resignation this week via X/twitter it came as a surprise to many readers of German newspapers and other news outlets. The main reason being that his illness and deteriorating mental capacities were mostly kept secret from the public during these past months. When Biden spoke on German television he was dubbed into i.e. German sounding logical, concise and in full possession of his so called marbles. Those not able to watch the president speak in his native language were kept oblivious to the fact that growing cognitive issues were posing an increasing threat to future political plans and maybe even national security interests of the United States. When telling a regular story about other leaders supposed health problems, especially including Russian president Vladimir Putin, there was hardly any mention of the many instances where president Biden made a fool of himself. Only a few internet publications mentioned his problems to finish sentences, remember names correctly or even find his way off a podium where he just spoke. Only after the first debate between Trump and Biden, where Bidens lacking cognitive agencies could no longer be ignored, did the German media start to break its silence towards the possibility that Biden might resign. Tabloid outlets, such as the Austrian OE24 or the German BILD started speculating a little earlier about the impending end of the Biden era. When it finally happened German media reported mainly respectful and to the point about their ailing leader quoting health issues as the reason for his departure. N24 argued that Bidens late departure and refusal to step down earlier was a dangerous disservice to the future of the American block. Switzerlands „Neue Zürcher Zeitung“ called Biden the „tragic“ president making him out to be a suffering saint in his fight for American influence in the world. Church news outlet „Domradio“ in line with smaller American publications even compared the Biden resignation with age issues of popes and the resignation of Benedict XVI. This kind of sanctification of a more than problematic political figure as Joe Biden is nothing new for German media in recent years. Very little is known here about the presidents familys legal trouble, linking Hunter Biden to everything from drug issues to corruption and the sale of political influence in Ukraine. Bidens successor Kamala Harris is also showered with adoration ignoring her past as a prosecutor and political pundit, mainly focusing on her role as a black woman and progressive, fighting for so called reproductive rights (abortion) and keeping America open to mass immigration and an ever increasing welfare state. Some of the economic data surrounding the Biden presidency is actually quite good, with unemployment being low and median income remaining high, but often democrat-controlled large cities suffer from high crime rates, an increasing homeless and drug problem and the real estate market being unaffordable for regular families. Especially inflation, being driven by sky high energy prices (Ukraine war driven price increases plus carbon or climate taxes) and an unprecedented interest rate hike that leads to many Americans defaulting on their mortgages, might pose an insurmountable obstacle to Kamala Harris aspirations to become US president. If these issues are raised by German media, they are mostly presented as global phenomena, without putting too much blame on Biden and his team. CDU party leader Johann Wadephul praised Biden in retrospect, claiming that a president Harris wouldnt be as interested in Europe and geopolitics as Biden is. As someone who is more US-centric she would be an even stronger advocate for US economic interest, more likely to ignore the needs of Europe. She is loyal to Nato and the EU and therefore preferable to Trump. SPD foreign policy advisor Metin Hakverdi implied that Harris might demand more monetary and active involvement of the EU in defense policies, especially concerning the Ukraine war, predicting a shift from Bidens willingness to do the heavy lifting for the EU block. In general, though, voices in German media remain mostly very positive towards the Biden era and a possible continuation with Kamala Harris. One commentator on German TV even spent valuable air time talking about Kamalas „infectious“ and „guttural“ laugh, fawning over the prospective candidate, a scene quite unthinkable even in American media. German left-wing publication TAZ praised Biden for giving 175 billion dollars to the Ukraine war effort but was slightly critical of his policies concerning the situation in Gaza, saying that he was too slow in distancing himself from Israel’s military response, which has been criticized by many human rights activists. Also TAZ reprimanded Biden for pulling out of Afghanistan too quickly and therefore facilitating a Taliban takeover of the country. On economics TAZ praised Bidens efforts to curb climate change but also lamented that Bidens program to further e-mobility was only applicable to cars being produced within the US, leaving the EU in the dust. In general, it can be said that German and European media will continue to stand behind US policies, with major criticisms coming out of independent, mostly online publications, even if Donald Trump should win the presidency in the fall. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Kyiv Loses Ground And Biden But Prepares New Counteroffensive Video: At NATO Summit, Biden Introduces Zelensky As Putin. Gets “His Countries Mixed Up” Donors No Longer Support Biden And Want Another Candidate: “Democrats Are In A Tizzy” The post Goodbye Biden German Media Say Farewell appeared first on South Front.

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— Russia And Ukraine Exchange Massive Strikes

 

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Also be aware that many email services such as Hotmail, Yahoo etc. may block correspondence from info@southfront.org and some others put it in spam. If you want to support SouthFront but have no opportunity to do it via cryptocurrency, please contact us: info@southfront.org and southfront@list.ru. The Armed Forces of Ukraine resumed attempts to attack Russian rear facilities. On the night of July 25, Ukrainian UAVs and unmanned boats targeted several Russian border regions. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the attack, clarifying that the air defense forces destroyed 29 Ukrainian UAVs and two unmanned boats during the night. The first wave of the massive drone attacks targeted the border Kursk region on the evening of July 24. Numerous explosions thundered in the area when the Russian air defense forces were destroying one enemy drone after another. In an hour and a half, 18 UAVs were destroyed. Some minor damage was reported at the local energy substation. Later at night, four more drones targeted the region but they also failed to reach their targets and were destroyed. Three more Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted over the border Belgorod region and four drones were destroyed in the Republic of Crimea. The peninsula came under a combined attack. It was also targeted by at least two unmanned boats but they were also destroyed by the Russian military in the Black Sea. This was the second attack on the western shore of the peninsula in recent days. Two days before, 21 out of 25 Ukrainian drones that targeted Russian territory were also intercepted over Crimea. The Ukrainian military and their NATO ‘advisers’ mainly target the city of Sevastopol, where the main base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is located. The city is also often targeted by NATO missiles that are much more effective than the drones, but likely suffering from the lack of foreign supplies, including as a result of the precision Russian strikes on numerous warehouses with foreign missiles throughout Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have recently suspended missile strikes on the Crimean peninsula. On the other hand, Russian forces destroyed several targets in different Ukrainian regions last night. They mainly used kamikaze UAVs for the strikes. A series of explosions thundered at Ukrainian military and industrial facilities in the Kyiv region. Russian drone strikes were recorded in the area of the local Boryspil airfield. Once this was the main Ukrainian international airport. Today, the Ukrainian military is using it for the transfer and storage of military equipment from abroad. More Russian strikes were reported in the Obukhov district of the region. A new wave of strikes was reported in the Odessa region, where a devastating attack in Izmail a day before destroyed the port infrastructure facilities and an administrative building full of Ukrainian officers and foreign mercenaries. Russian strikes were reported in the Zhitomir and Chernihiv regions, while the Russian aerospace forces are pounding the Ukrainian military in the border Sumy and Kharkiv regions, including with upgraded heavy bombs. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. 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— Military Situation In Palestine On July 25, 2024 (Map Update)

 

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Click to see the full-size image Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces in Minara with ATGMs; Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces in Shetula with ATGMs; Hezbollah attacked Birkat Risha outpost with ATGMs; Israeli warplanes attacked the Sheehain area; Israeli warplanes attacked the Ulama al-Shaab area; Israeli warplanes attacked the Naqoura area; Hezbollah artillery shelled the Hanita base; Sirens sounded near Shlomi; Hezbollah announced death of one if its members in southern Lebanon. The post Military Situation In Palestine On July 25, 2024 (Map Update) appeared first on South Front.

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— Hungary And Slovakia React To Ukrainian Hostility

 

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Click to see the full-size image Written by Lucas Leiroz, member of the BRICS Journalists Association, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, military expert As predicted by several experts, Hungarys patience with Ukraine has run out. Budapest has announced that it will block EU aid funds to Kiev until the neo-Nazi regime resumes the transit of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. The move is important for the recovery of the sovereignty of some European countries amid the current context of absolute submission to NATO in addition to further deepening the diplomatic crisis between Kiev and Budapest. The Hungarian ultimatum was announced by Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. Previously, Ukraine had interrupted the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, justifying its measure based on Western sanctions against the Russian energy company Lukoil. The move directly affected Hungary and Slovakia, EU member countries that need Russian oil to supply about 40% of their domestic consumption. As well known, Hungary and Slovakia have been two of the main dissenting countries within the Collective West when it comes to war with Russia. Advocating a foreign policy focused on the protection of Christianity and traditional values, as well as having great humanitarian concerns for ethnic Hungarians in Ukrainian territory, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has used his international influence to ease the anti-Russian atmosphere in Europe. In the same vein, Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia, maintains a pragmatic and pro-multipolar foreign policy, acting in accordance with the interests of the Slovak people known worldwide for having fraternal ties with the Russians. It is not by chance that the EU wants to create sanctions that will obstruct the energy supply of these countries. With Hungary and Slovakia avoiding imposing sanctions on Russia, the joint maneuver by the EU and Ukraine to affect these countries is through the use of specific sanctions targeting companies that supply oil to these states. Obviously, Budapest did not accept this type of blackmail and responded with an official ultimatum to Ukraine to reverse the coercive measures. Until Kiev complies with Hungary’s demands, Budapest will block EU funds earmarked for Ukraine. As a result, at least 6.5 billion euros that would be delivered to Kiev will remain frozen, significantly damaging the military assistance program. This is a truly innovative punitive measure, and the first measure of this nature taken by a European country to sanction Ukraine since the start of the special military operation. “As long as this issue is not resolved by Ukraine, everyone should forget about the payment of the €6.5 billion of the European Peace Facility compensation for arms transfers () Ukraine’s decision to not allow Lukoil to transit oil supplies through Ukraine poses a fundamental threat to the security of energy supplies to Hungary and Slovakia () (Ukraines move is) unacceptable and incomprehensible,” Szijjarto said during his statement on the matter. Another important point presented by Szijjarto was the fact that Hungary and Slovakia have contributed significantly to Ukraine’s energy stability amid the war. Recently, Kiev has been asking for international aid and importing energy to repair the consequences from Russian attacks on critical Ukrainian infrastructure — which are retaliation for the ongoing terrorist attacks on Russian border cities. In June, for example, Hungary provided 42 percent of Ukraine’s electricity consumption, which shows Budapest’s diplomatic and humanitarian goodwill, despite Ukraine’s hostility toward ethnic Hungarians. Even though Hungary and Slovakia helped Ukraine in the energy sector, they were met with hostility, and their oil stability was damaged by Kievs boycott. Having seen that no diplomatic approach is effective at the present time, Budapest took a significant step and decided to impose direct sanctions on Ukraine. In the same vein, there are rumors that Slovakia has suspended electricity exports to Ukrainian territories. It just remains to be seen whether Kiev will really relinquish its hostile attitudes under such pressure. Although it is necessary to punish Ukraine, Budapest needs to remember that the Europeans are responsible for Kievs crimes. The actions taken by the neo-Nazi regime are done with the consent of the EU, with Kiev being merely a proxy state. Not by chance, Poland, which is the Ukrainian regimes biggest supporter in the current war, has already spoken out condemning Hungarys actions, considering the act a disappointment. Therefore, Hungary and Slovakia need to be strong in their positions and also impose measures against European countries, if necessary. The only way to defeat the pro-war lobby in the EU is to react strongly at the diplomatic level, punishing Kiev and its partners for their ongoing crimes and taking the initiative to reconfigure international relations in Europe. Hungary and Slovakia are showing a path that can be followed in the future by other countries interested in peace. You can follow Lucas on X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram. MORE ON THE TOPIC: EU Considers Boycotting Hungary Over Orbán’s Visit To Moscow Ukrainian Insistence On War Might Seriously Irritate Hungary EU/NATO Now Threatening Foreign Leaders With ‘Fico’s Fate’ The post Hungary And Slovakia React To Ukrainian Hostility appeared first on South Front.

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— Hezbollah Mourns Another Fighter, Announces Attacks On Israel (Videos)

 

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Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) An Israeli airstrike killed a fighter of Hezbollah and wounded two others on July 25 in the town of Rab Thalathine in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told China’s Xinhua news agency. The unnamed sources reported that an Israeli combat drone fired two munitions at the vicinity of the cemetery in Rab Thalathine. Later, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it struck a “rocket launching site” near Rab Thalathine. The military said in a statement that the strike was coordinated by the 869th Combat Intelligence Collection Unit and released video footage. Hezbollah mourned the slain fighter. At around the same time, the group announced that it had struck buildings occupied by Israeli troops in the settlements of al-Manara and Shtula. It also said that its fighters shelled a gathering of the IDF in the area of Hursh Adather and the al-Ramtha border site with rockets. The attacks were carried out in support of the Palestinian people and resistance in the Gaza Strip as well as in response to recent strikes on Lebanon, Hezbollah said in separate statements. In addition to the attacks announced by Hezbollah, Hebrew media reported that suicide drones launched from Lebanon hit the Western Galil.  The clashes on the Lebanese-Israeli border first broke out after the start of the war in Gaza last October, with Hezbollah and its allies carrying out attacks in support of the Strip. So far, the border clashes have resulted in 12 civilian deaths on the Israeli side, as well as the deaths of at least 18 IDF soldiers and reservists. On the Lebanese side, more than 500 people have been killed, including 359 fighters of Hezbollah and over 100 civilians. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Bodies Of Five Israelis Slain On October 7 Recovered From Gaza In Video: Hezbollah Air Defenses Fire Missiles At Israeli Jets Over Lebanon   The post Hezbollah Mourns Another Fighter, Announces Attacks On Israel (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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— Putin Discuss Middle East Escalation With Syria’s Assad In Moscow

 

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Click to see full-size image. (The Syrian Presidency Office\X) Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad made a surprise visit on July 25 to Moscow, where he met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The visit came amid renewed Russian-led efforts to defuse tensions between Turkey and Syria. Relations between the two have been bad since 2011, when Ankara sided with Western-backed rebels seeking to overthrow Assads government. During the meeting, Putin told the Syrian president of his concern with the “tendency towards escalation” in the Middle East, according to the Russian presidential press service. “This also applies directly to Syria,” the Russian President said, adding that “there are also a lot of issues” to discuss regarding trade and economic cooperation. Assad responded by saying that while Russia and Syria “have gone through very difficult tests,” over the past decades, relations between the two countries have maintained a “level of trust.” “Considering all the events that are taking place in the world as a whole and in the Eurasian region today, our meeting today seems very important to discuss all the details of the development of these events, to discuss possible prospects and scenarios,” he added. Russia efforts to reconcile Turkey and Syria regained momentum in May with help from Iraq. In June, both Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Assad voiced their readiness to meet, although the Syrian President renewed calls for the withdrawal of Turkish forces from the country. Commenting on recent reports suggesting that Erdogan and Assad could meet with Assad in Moscow next month, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said earlier this week that efforts to establish contacts between Turkish and Syrian representatives “at various levels” are on Moscow’s agenda. “Many countries and, of course, Russia, as a country playing a significant role in the region, are interested in helping the two countries improve relations,” he told reporters on July 23, adding that both sides resuming dialogue is “very important for the entire region.” The reconciliation with Turkey was likely behind Assad’s surprise visit to Moscow. The meeting with Putin will likely speed up the process, which is seen by many sides in the Middle East as a necessity considering the instability caused by the Israeli war on the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip and the related confrontations in Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Russian Combat Drone Strikes Militant Underground Bunker In Syria’s Greater Idlib (Video) Israel Escalates Against Syria   The post Putin Discuss Middle East Escalation With Syria’s Assad In Moscow appeared first on South Front.

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— U.S. Army Says It Destroyed Five Houthi Missile Launchers In Yemen Within 48 Hours

 

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Click to see full-size image. (The U.S. Central Command) United States Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed five missiles of the Houthis (Ansar Allah) in separate strikes on Yemen within 48 hours, the command announced in two separate statements. According to the command, three missiles on launchers were targeted in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on July 23 and two more were hit on July 24. “It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region,” CENTCOM said. “These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure.” The command didn’t provide any details on the type of the targeted missiles or reveal when and where exactly they were struck. The strikes came less than a week after a Houthi suicide drone struck the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, killing a man and wounding at least eight others. Israel responded by launching its first ever attack on Yemen. Israeli strikes hit the Houthi-held Res Sea port of al-Hodeida. Six people were killed and over 80 others were wounded. The Houthis vowed to strike back. Since November, the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have attacked dozens of vessels affiliated with Israel or owned by the U.S. and the United Kingdom in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea in response to the Israeli war and siege on the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip. In addition, the group launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel and shot down six American-made combat drones over Yemen and nearby waters. The U.S. and the UK have carried out hundreds of strikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen since January in an attempt to deter the group and degrade its military capabilities, but to no avail. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Yemen’s Houthis Unveil Drone Used In Deadly Attack On Tel Aviv City In Israel (Video) In Video: Houthi Unmanned Boat Targeted Container Ship In Red Sea   The post U.S. Army Says It Destroyed Five Houthi Missile Launchers In Yemen Within 48 Hours appeared first on South Front.

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— Russian Artillery Shred Another Abrams Tank Near Avdeevka (Video)

 

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File image The Russian military has destroyed yet another American-made M1A1 SA Abrams main battle tank of Kiev forces while advancing to the northwest of the city of Avdeevka in the Donetsk direction. Video footage posted to social networks on July 25 showed the tank, which was already disabled, being targeted with a Krasnopol guided artillery shell close to the settlement of Volchye. The tank received a direct top hit.  Ukraine received 31 Abrams from the United States over the past year. Russian media sources claim that more than a third of the tanks have already been destroyed or damaged. All the losses were near Avdeevka. The total cost of the Abrams can vary, and can be over $10 million per a single tank when including training and sustainment. Krasnopol shells were used to target several Abrams tanks. The laser-guided shell hits its target from top, the weakest point in the armor of any main battle tank. It is armed with a high-explosive warhead that weights between 6.50 and 11 kilograms, depending on the version. A laser designator, which can be carried by infantry, mounted on ground vehicles or installed on aerial drones, is used to illuminate targets for Krasnopol shells. Ukraine withdrew all Abrams tanks from the front earlier this year as the result of the excessive use of drones by the Russian military, which made it too difficult for the tanks to operate without detection or coming under attack, according to The Associated Press. However, the rapid advance of the Russian military near Avdeevka forced Kiev forces to redeploy the tanks. A recent report by CNN acknowledged that the tank performed poorly in Ukraine and revealed that Kiev forces have been struggling just to keep their remaining Abrams operational. The failure of the Abrams in Ukraine was not surprising as the tank suffered serious losses in Iraq and Yemen before. Yet, it was without a doubt embarrassing for both the U.S. and the Kiev regime. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Russian Iskander-M Missiles Hit Gathering, Workshops Of Kiev Forces In Kharkiv (Videos) Retreating In Donbass, Ukrainian Army Threatened By Russian Attacks On Southern Front   The post Russian Artillery Shred Another Abrams Tank Near Avdeevka (Video) appeared first on South Front.

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— Russian Iskander-M Missiles Hit Gathering, Workshops Of Kiev Forces In Kharkiv (Videos)

 

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File image. The Russian military struck a gathering of Kiev forces and workshops used to repair tanks in the Ukrainian region of Kharkiv using Iskander-M tactical ballistic missiles, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced in two separate statements on July 25. The ministry said that a gathering in the Scorpion construction company in the industrial district of Kharkov, where foreign mercenaries were deployed, was targeted. At least 40 foreign instructors and up to 60 Ukrainian troops from the 151st Mechanised Brigade were killed or wounded, according to the ministry, which released video footage of the missile strike. Also in Kharkiv, the ministry said that two workshops of an armored vehicle repair plant belonging to Kiev forces were targeted and destroyed. “Repairs of the AFU [Armed Forces of Ukraine] armored vehicles in the workshops of the plant were stopped,” it added. The ministry and Russian media shared two videos showing multiple missiles impacting the workshops of the plant. A fire broke out as a result of the attack.  The Iskander-M missile used in the recent strikes on Kharkiv has a range of nearly 500 kilometers. It can be armed with different conventional warheads, including a cluster munitions warhead, a fuel–air explosive enhanced-blast warhead, a high-explosive fragmentation warhead, an earth penetrator for bunker busting and an electromagnetic pulse device for anti-radar missions. The highly-maneuverable missile is guided by a GLONASS-aided inertial navigation system. It can be also equipped with an optical seeker with a digitized scene-mapping area correlator system for terminal guidance. Russia increased production of Iskander-M missiles after the start of the special military operation in Ukraine more than two years ago. The Russian military began to rely more on the system to quickly and accurately target high-value Ukrainian targets in recent months. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Retreating In Donbass, Ukrainian Army Threatened By Russian Attacks On Southern Front In Video: Russian Missile Strike Burns Down Ukrainian Drone Center   The post Russian Iskander-M Missiles Hit Gathering, Workshops Of Kiev Forces In Kharkiv (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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