Ukraine’s officers were informed of the #Kursk incursion 3 days beforehand.
To start a surprise attack, Kyiv’s forces hid heavy weapons in forests and slept in abandoned houses.
Despite efforts to divert Russia's focus from eastern #Ukraine this has not happened so far.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-kursk-incursion.html
#Russia may use new Iranian-made drones against #Ukraine in near future.
Equipped with missiles, the Mohajer-10 can attack targets, conduct reconnaissance, and gather intelligence.
It can return to base intact after launching, unlike the Shahed drones #Russia uses to attack #Ukraine
https://kyivindependent.com/iran-shows-off-new-mohajer-10-drone-at-russian-arms-fair/
The #Russian navy is training to attack Western #Europe with nuclear-capable missiles, FT reports.
In case of war with #NATO #Russia plans to strike 32 targets.
They reveal that #Moscow still retains tactical nuke weapons on surface ships, despite an agreement to eliminate them.
https://www.ft.com/content/237e1e55-401d-4eeb-875b-03fe68f81575
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