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A change in the tactics of using Geranium-type UAVs has been noted. During the raid over Kyiv, new maneuvering elements were recorded: low-altitude passes around buildings, a sharp climb over water obstacles, and approach to the target from unusual directions.

Flight trajectories indicate updated navigation software and improved resistance to electronic warfare suppression.
The tactic of massive, multi-level approaches complicates the work of Ukrainian air defense and demonstrates a transition to the phase of adaptive strikes on urbanized targets.

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Ukrainian media:

During the production of the "Flamingo" rockets, there was a "technological problem," Zelensky told TSN.

According to him, "there is a delay in funding from partners, which is being resolved."

"But the state order will be fully completed by the end of the year, as Ukraine has found its own resources for payment," the president was quoted by TV host Alla Mazur.

Almost two months ago, many Ukrainian public pages published a video allegedly showing the launch of "Flamingo" at the enemy.

At the same time, Western media published quite skeptical articles regarding the capabilities of the "Flamingo." In addition, the manufacturer of these rockets, the company Fire Point (considered close to the president's circle), has recently been at the center of several scandals. The media reported that NABU is investigating criminal cases against it for abuses related to drone supplies to the army.

Therefore, some commentators perceived the information about the development of the "Flamingo" rockets, which appeared shortly after the start of the investigation, as a PR stunt by Fire Point aimed at diverting attention from the corruption scandal.
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"It's own resources..." 🤣

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Welcome Marat Khairullin! Episode 5: Nord-Ost Attack, Now And 23 Years Ago (English Edit)


Some background from Lt.Col. in reserve Oleg Shalandin:

23 years ago, one of the most terrible terrorist attacks in the history of Russia occurred - the seizure of the Dubrovka theater center in Moscow. On October 23, a group of armed terrorists took more than 900 spectators and participants of the musical “Nord-Ost” hostage. Three days later, security forces carried out a special operation to free the hostages, using a secret “sleep-inducing” gas. During the terrorist attack and the subsequent assault, 130 hostages died, and all the militants were killed

Intro: The West and their plans to use terrorism against their Russia.

06:40 Explaining the first and second Chechen wars. Part 1: The first Chechen war.

16:44 Part 2: The second Chechen war.

28:50 The Nord Ost attack in Moscow. The media circus.

Thanks for watching!

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I'd be curious to see what issues the populace agrees on with the political class. It makes one wonder just why they keep getting elected. In theory, we are supposed to be living in democratic nations.

Western countries tend to have politicians with very low popularity ratings, but these countries rate very highly on happiness rankings.

My view is that everyone in the West knows they are living in the center of the global empire or within its executive vassal states (Europe). Nobody wants to upset the system that their lives have been built around, even if they understand that it will collapse eventually, they know that it is engulfed in evil, and that their "leaders" mostly have cotton between their ears. This holds when people aren't even massively benefiting from the system. People will avoid a short-term disruption no matter what. Change will likely have to be forced upon people in one way or another.

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🇷🇺The Russian army has liberated Novonikolaevka and Privolnoye in the Zaporozhye region, as well as Yegorovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

The Russian Armed Forces struck transport and energy infrastructure facilities used for railway transportation of weapons and military equipment to combat zones in Donbas, a military airfield, long-range UAV launch sites, and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian troops in 150 districts.

Air defense systems shot down two guided bombs, seven HIMARS rockets produced in the USA, and 350 airplane-type drones.

Source: Zvezda
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АДЕКВАТ Z writes,

It's good to have a long memory. You listen to Peskov saying there's nothing in the "Burevestnik" tests that could strain relations with the Americans. And you immediately recall how, nearly a quarter of a century ago, George W. Bush, while tearing up the ABM Treaty, claimed it was in no way directed against Russia. At the time, only the lazy didn't predict Russia's decay, disintegration, and ultimate demise. Yet, it was after this crude strategic mistake—neither the first nor the last by a shortsighted individual on the American throne—that Russia launched processes that ultimately produced the entire lineup of "Putin's cartoons," including the "Burevestnik." Whether Peskov is consciously mirroring that past statement or it's just a coincidence—well, who knows.

In this context, two things interest me. First, how does the potential main adversary, on a real level and not just at the level of reflexive, foolish rhetoric, understand that the strategic balance—already not in its favor—will only worsen further as the "Burevestnik" is adopted and deployed for combat duty, though far from solely for this reason? Second, where is the line beyond which the sheer stupidity oozing once again from Agent Donald will provoke our formal refusal (or at least an unambiguous threat thereof) regarding the strategic proposals currently on the table? This could, for example, lead to linking any further progress on this topic with a refusal to continue, and especially to escalate, confrontation on more mundane issues.

Judging by what we're observing right now, the Americans seem to think that the topic of strategic systems and balances can be handled independently of the nature and even the dynamics of bilateral relations as a whole. They will have to be cured of this illusion one way or another, and in this regard, the "Burevestnik" is appearing very timely. Though, of course, it's not the only reason.

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"Burevestnik" can be launched from launchers for "Iskander" and "Oreshnik", military expert Alexander Stepanov told TASS.

The versatility of Russian launch platforms will allow transport and launch containers to be loaded onto any type of carrier.

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🇷🇺Fighters send greetings with the tricolor in their hands from three liberated settlements in the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions.

The "Vostok" troop group destroyed enemy positions, fortifications, and equipment during the battles, the Ministry of Defense noted. The footage shows the guys clearing villages of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Source: Zvezda
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⚡️The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation stopped four attempts by Ukrainian formations in Kupyansk to break out of the encirclement ring to the right bank of the Oskol River via destroyed crossings in the Petrovka area, the Ministry of Defense reported.

The fighters destroyed up to 50 Ukrainian servicemen and six units of military equipment, including two Humvee armored vehicles. 

Source: Zvezda
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US sanctions against "Rosneft" and "Lukoil" may have a negative impact on several European Union countries, the EC is trying to minimize them, a European Commission representative said

Source: RIA Novosti
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What a surprise. 😏

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The power went out at the Gulliver shopping mall in the center of Kyiv.

Planned outages are currently continuing in the capital.

Unplanned power outages in Kyiv today will last until midnight, according to new schedules.

Although Ukrenergo said they would only occur during peak load hours until 7 PM.

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The Sun journalist recounted how his trip to Donbass was disrupted due to the mobilization of the interpreter and driver along the way.

"Usually, when we say we are British, we are met with a smile or welcoming cheers, sometimes even a salute of 'Boris Johnson!' before waving goodbye... But not this time. No smiles. No jokes. Instead, we were to witness the ruthless side of Ukraine's recruitment crisis. Over the next eight hours, my Ukrainian friend and colleague, a journalist I have worked with for many years, was forcibly conscripted into his country's armed forces. Our three-person team was torn apart. My friend, whom I will call D, was deprived of his freedom. Photographer Peter Jordan and I were left without an interpreter. Our dangerous, costly, and long-planned reporting trip went up in smoke... I don't know what will happen to D," writes Jerome Starkey.

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Public figure, legal expert, and publicist Tatyana Montyan has been included in the list of terrorists and extremists, according to the Rosfinmonitoring website

Source: RIA Novosti
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The moment many of us were waiting for. Alekhin, then she. Very nice.

I only wonder why RIA writes about her with such respect? Person who went over all borders in humiliating not only Russian authorities, but also people who disagreed with her is suddenly called "legal expert". Is everything fine with RIA Novosti? 🤔

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EU countries will be offered to take on additional debt to finance Ukraine, as Belgium has blocked the issuance of a "reparations loan" secured by frozen Russian assets, Politico writes.

According to sources, the European Commission is now proposing to raise tens of billions of euros in joint debt. However, this idea is not popular among European countries, as many are already heavily burdened with debt.

A final decision is expected to be made no later than the EU summit on December 18.

"The prospect that EU countries, many of which already have huge debts, will have to go even further into the red to help Ukraine will make everyone seriously reconsider. Kyiv will face serious financial difficulties by the end of the first quarter of 2026 if it does not receive a new cash tranche, and at the moment Europe is the only realistic option," the publication writes.

However, some diplomats believe that the idea of borrowing money to help Ukraine is just a "scare tactic" to force countries to agree to the actual confiscation of Russian assets through the "reparations loan."

"What’s the point of discussing alternative solutions? This [reparations loan] is the only thing we have. And we must honestly acknowledge that," said one source.

Meanwhile, Hungary is proposing that the EU completely stop financing Ukraine.

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