Tim Mak#China delivers about 81 percent of all battery shipments to #Ukraine. Budget battery options, however, mostly use lithium-polymer (Li-Pol) models, which last about 2-3 years. At the same time, #Ukraine lacks the capacity to recycle or dispose of batteries. Improper handling of used #batteries leads to uncontrolled thermal runaway, toxic leaks, and hazardous waste disposal in landfills.
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#UKRAINIAN #FORCES ATTACKED #RUSSIAN #TANKER IN #LIBYA AS PART OF COVERT DEAL: Libyan officials told the Associated Press that #Ukraine hit a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean last month with the backing of their government and the #West.
https://apnews.com/article/libya-ukraine-russia-tanker-drones-4b9ec378ea1bf064d13cfe4ea026d2d4
Ukrainian forces have attacked a Russian tanker from positions in Libya, officials say
Two Libyan officials say that Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya and that they used the region to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean last month. The Arctic Metagaz, carrying liquefied natural gas, was damaged in a suspected sea drone attack near Maltese waters in early March. All 30 crew members were rescued. The tanker is part of Russia’s shadow fleet, violating international sanctions. Ukrainian forces, mainly drone experts, are based in Misrata and other locations. The officials claim this is part of a covert deal between Kyiv and Libya’s government, backed by Western countries.
#UKRAINIAN MISSILE MAKER TO LAUNCH CHEAP #AIR DEFENSE: The Ukrainian company Fire Point plans to develop its own air defense system by 2027. The primary goal is to reduce the cost of intercepting ballistic missiles to less than $1 million, compared to a single #Patriot interceptor, which costs approximately $4 million.
#RUSSIA USED #WIFI ROUTERS FOR ESPIONAGE: The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in collaboration with the #FBI and European law enforcement, has neutralized a widespread spying network organized by Russian military intelligence (GRU). The hackers carried out mass breaches of office and home Wi-Fi routers across #Ukraine, the #US, and the #EU, specifically targeting hardware with outdated security protocols.
https://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/sbu-ta-fbr-nakrili-shpigunsku-merezhu-rosiyani-1775589264.html
LAST #RUSSIAN #RAILWAY FERRY DESTROYED: On April 6, the special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of #Ukraine (HUR) damaged Russia’s last railway ferry, Slavianin, using drones.
Головне управління розвідки МО України
⚡️Добили “славяніна” — спецпризначенці ГУР нейтралізували останній залізничний пором окупантів у Керчі У ніч з 5 на 6 квітня 2026 року майстри Департаменту активних дій ГУР МО України ударами БпЛА вивели з ладу “славяніна” — останній залізничний пором окупаційної армії в Керченській протоці, що лишався на плаву. “славянін” відігравав важливу роль у забезпеченні російського військового контингенту в тимчасово окупованому Криму паливно-мастильними матеріалами, озброєнням, військовою технікою та боєприпасами. 🔥Нагадаємо: в березні цього року спецпризначенці ГУР вивели з ладу інший залізничний паром окупантів — “авангард” та завдали “славяніну” пошкоджень. Системне винищення логістичних спроможностей агресора триває! Слава Україні! ГУР в інших соціальних мережах: 🔹Facebook 🔹YouTube 🔹 Viber 🔹Instagram 🔹Twitter 🔹 Threads 🔹 WhatsApp🔹 Telegram Bot 🔹 TikTok
PARTISANS SABOTAGED RAILWAY IN #RUSSIA: Agents of the #ATESH partisan movement carried out a coordinated double sabotage on a critical #railway section between Stary Oskol and Urazovo, the Kyiv Independent reports. They simultaneously destroyed two relay cabinets – key control hubs for train traffic. This railway line serves as a vital supply artery for delivering ammunition and equipment.
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