Thursday, October 30, 2025
Gripen jets are coming to Ukraine; here's how they can be used against Russia -- Russian artillery strike hits children's hospital in Kherson, 9 injured -- Pokrovsk defense deteriorates further as Putin claims encirclement' what we know --Polish jets intercept Russian reconnaissance plane over Baltic Sea ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/thursday-october-30-2025/
Weather Balloons as Smuggling Tools?
The recent border crisis involving #weather #balloons over Lithuania has everyone pointing fingers at smugglers. But what if the truth is less about crime and more about... #science?
In my latest analysis, I ran the numbers. The result? Using high-altitude balloons for cigarette smuggling is a logistical nightmare. A simple drone would be cheaper, faster, and far more effective.
Read my full breakdown and decide for yourself: https://lnkd.in/dSESwt9w
A human hand weighs approximately 400 grams, a standard helium balloon can lift about 10 grams.
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Monday, October 27, 2025
Russian drone attack targets residential buildings in Kyiv, killing civilians -- Russia’s war on civilians -- Ukraine retakes 2 villages in Donetsk Oblast near Dobropillia -- HUR says, as sabotage fires spread across Russia -- More than Tomahawks: what Ukraine’s soldiers say they actually need ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/monday-october-27-2025/
Lithuania closes #Belarus border crossings indefinitely after balloons violate airspace for 3rd night row
#Vilnius #Airport temporarily suspended operations for several hours on Oct. 26-27 due to 1 or more #balloons flying in direction of airport
The incident marks the third night in a row and the fourth time this week #AirspaceViolations have halted air traffic in #Lithuania.
#HybridWar #RussianInvasion #aviation #RussianAggression #BelarusAggression
"Contraband" balloons launched from Belarus have disrupted air traffic four times in the last week. Lithuania has closed border crossings with Belarus for "an indefinite period" in response.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Russia is preparing Ukrainian children from occupied territories to fight in its war -- Lithuania closes airports, Belarus border crossings after smuggling balloons incident -- Culture is not neutral: The troubling presence of Russia’s Eksmo in Frankfurt -- International Gymnastics Federation’s neutral status is a sham that legitimizes Russian pro-war athletes ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/sunday-october-26-2025/
#Lithuania's #Airspace Intrusion: #Smugglers' #Balloons Disrupt #Flights and #Border Operations
Lithuanian authorities resumed flight operations at Vilnius Airport and reopened two Belarus border crossings on Wednesday after disruptions caused by suspected smugglers balloons the National Crisis Management Centre reported
Mark Reid
Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines
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