Tim MakAug 13, 2024

Here's what we're reading today:

The #UK disallowed the use of Storm Shadow missiles in the #Kursk incursion.

#Ukraine could use them to hit airfields and logistic hubs used by #Russia to fight back.

Around 1,000 square km of Russian territory is already under Kyiv’s control.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/ukraine-invasion-russia-could-end-putins-rule-zelensky/

Zelensky: Let me use British missiles to end Putin's rule

Ukrainian president speaks out as his forces continue cross-border push into Russia

The Telegraph
Show threadTim MakAug 13, 2024

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

Russian Border Post Reveals Signs of Ukraine’s Surprise Attack

A week after the biggest foreign incursion into Russia since World War II, The New York Times visited one of the spots where Ukrainian forces stormed into Russia and surprised the defenders.

The New York Times
Show threadTim MakAug 13, 2024

#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/

Iran shows off new Mohajer-10 drone at Russian arms fair

Given the track record of its predecessor, the Mohajer-6, there's a chance they could be appearing in the skies of Ukraine in the near future.

The Kyiv Independent
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@timkmak General Atomics would sue if they could. Talk about a copy of the Reaper, it looks identical.
Aug 14, 2024 at 1:15amWeb