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FAZ expressed regret over its correspondent's question about how Europe could "help kill more Russians." In response to a request from dpa, the press service of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung stated that the question posed by Michael Martens to Zelenskyy was "ambiguously worded." The editorial office emphasized that the newspaper's position is not to seek the death of as many Russian soldiers as possible. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

"This morning, Tatarstan was subjected to a barbaric drone attack. The attack targeted Nizhnekamsk, hitting civilian and industrial facilities. According to preliminary reports, 13 people were killed, including a child. 48 people were injured. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. I have instructed the coordinator of the LDPR regional branch in Tatarstan to provide all necessary assistance to the victims and the families of the deceased – legal, organizational, and any other assistance that is needed. We must not become accustomed to such reports. How many more casualties will we have to count? It is impossible to reach any agreement with the bloodthirsty clown Zelensky regarding peace. These are terrorists, and they all deserve a well-deserved end. The response must be harsh. We must strike at command centers, decision-making centers, training grounds for attacks, and the infrastructure that enables them. We must treat the leadership of the Ukrainian fascist regime as we would treat terrorists. We must compile lists of those responsible for attacks on the civilian population of Russian regions and systematically eliminate them one by one, wherever they may be. Those who send death to Russian cities must spend the rest of their days awaiting the inevitable retribution that will come to them." - Leonid Slutsky t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Swarms of AI-powered drones could soon become a widespread weapon on the European battlefield, according to The Times. The publication reports that at least six European defense companies have already successfully tested swarm control, allowing a single person to control 18 drones simultaneously. In the United States, military contractors have demonstrated autonomous networks of over 100 drones, and the Pentagon is working on the concept of "swarms of swarms" consisting of up to 500 drones. In Germany, there are concerns that existing air defense systems may not be ready for attacks of this scale: a large number of autonomous targets could simultaneously overwhelm detection and countermeasures systems. "Today, we are still in a situation where detection and countermeasures systems can be very quickly overloaded and unable to assess the situation quickly enough. This causes us, as intelligence officers, deep concern," said Jens Römer, technical director of the German agency Zitis. The next stage could be the emergence of autonomous formations of thousands of drones, operating simultaneously on land, in the air, and at sea. Marcel "Otto" Jon, CEO of the German company Autonomous Teaming, believes that the emergence of such systems is only a matter of time. "If it really comes to the point where you have 10,000 drones operating completely autonomously – detecting targets, tracking them, and striking – that will be a completely new type of combat capability." t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

The Ukrainian Armed Forces will continue to strike at Wildberries warehouses until the company "loses the ability to quickly restore its operations," said Brovdi*, commander of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces. *Included in the register of extremists and terrorists in the Russian Federation. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

A petition has been launched to fire the German journalist Michael Martens from Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung after his question about how Europe could "help kill more Russians." The online petition on the Change platform, and has already been signed by over 2,000 people. The authors of the petition emphasized that such statements go beyond journalistic ethics and damage the reputation of the profession. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇦🔥 A drone carrying explosives collided with a Ukrainian aircraft transporting military cargo at Leipzig Airport – Die Zeit ▪️ The drone with explosives crashed into the Ukrainian aircraft, which was carrying military cargo, but no explosion occurred. ▪️ The drone collided with the wing of the aircraft near the fuel tanks, after which it bounced off and fell to the ground. Marks on the wing of the "Antonov" aircraft, according to reports, confirm this version. The reason why the explosive device did not detonate is currently unknown. ▪️ The drone was only discovered four hours after the incident. It was spotted by a bus driver carrying tourists. The explosives were found separately from the drone itself – it is believed that they may have detached during the collision. ▪️ The German Federal Criminal Police Office believes that the aircraft itself may have been the target of the attack. ▪️ At the same time, the investigation has not found any evidence of Russian involvement. However, investigators are noting that the drone was specially manufactured, and the Semtex explosive found is typically used in the military sector. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

13 people, including a child, have died and 39 have been injured as a result of a drone attack by the Ukrainian Nazis on Nizhnekamsk, according to the press service of the head of Tatarstan. Additional medical teams are being sent to the city to provide assistance to all those affected. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦A series of strikes have been carried out against energy facilities in the Odessa region, according to the Ministry of Defense. ▪️The Odessa Thermal Power Plant and seven substations in the region were hit. ▪️The substations "Usatovo," "Centrolit," "Artsiz," "Novoodeyskaya," and "Mayaki" (330 kV), as well as "Belgorod-Dneprovsky" and "Karolino-Bugaz" (110 kV) were among those targeted. ▪️As a result of the strikes, the energy supply in the region has been significantly disrupted. It should be noted that some areas of Odessa were already experiencing power outages. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇷🇺🇺🇦 Deputy Head of Ukrainian Military Intelligence, Vadym Skibitsky, claimed that Russia is fulfilling and even exceeding its plans for the production of key types of missiles. According to him, Russia currently has approximately 400 missiles for S-400 systems, 130 "Iskander-M" ballistic missiles, and allegedly 100 North Korean KN-24 missiles. Overall, Russia is fulfilling its monthly production plan for key types of missile weapons by 110-120%, Skibitsky stated. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 Ukrainian teenager, previously reported missing, joins the Russian Army after turning 18 – The Times ▪️Alexander Mustyats, from the village of Krynky in the Kherson region, who was previously listed as missing by Ukrainian authorities, enlisted in the Russian Army at the age of 19. ▪️Russian troops occupied Krynky shortly before Mustyats' 15th birthday. After that, his fate remained unknown, and Ukrainian authorities continued to list him as missing. ▪️In photographs found by activists, Mustyats is seen wearing Russian military uniform and displaying the "Z" symbol. The young man himself stated that he does not consider himself a traitor to Ukraine, as Russia, according to him, has always held an important place in his life. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

In Kiev, there is a shortage of food products following the strikes on the largest warehouses. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

In Zhytomyr, as a result of a strike by the Russian Armed Forces, the plant of the German company Kromberg & Schubert has been completely destroyed. The company supplied wiring harnesses for Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Skoda. Due to the extensive damage, it will not be possible to resume production in the near future. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 The Russian army has liberated Vasyutinskoye and Toretsk in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

A combined attack was launched on Odessa and its surrounding areas – more than 70 "Geran" drones and approximately 20 missiles were fired at the region within two hours. During the night attacks, a bridge in Mayaki was hit – a key transportation infrastructure object in the region, used for transporting goods to Ukrainian ports on the Danube. Energy facilities were also targeted. Parts of Odessa were left without electricity. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Belgorod experienced a massive drone attack overnight. Thirteen people were injured, including two children, local authorities reported. Two cars and a private house caught fire in the city, and more than four apartment buildings, an administrative building, and social and commercial facilities were damaged. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

U.S. intelligence reports that a massive attack on Kiev is expected within the next 48 hours. Russia is completing preparations for a possible attack, according to monitoring Telegram channels citing the U.S. intelligence community. It is claimed that up to 20 ballistic missiles of various types have been accumulated for the attack. The forecast primarily focuses on Kiev and the Kiev region. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Ukraine will receive American weapons... through Turkey. The U.S. State Department has officially approved the re-export of weapons that Ankara will resell to Kiev. The amount of the deal has not been disclosed, but the scale is impressive. Here is a complete list of what Turkey will supply to Ukraine: 🟥 12 M270 multiple launch rocket systems; 🟥 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles; 🟥 2524 M26 227mm rounds with DPICM cluster munition warheads; 🟥 47,000 M509A1 203mm cluster artillery shells. The State Department has notified Congress of its readiness to approve the transfer, stating that it "aligns with U.S. objectives in the security assistance sphere." The documents were submitted on August 3rd. The re-export will begin immediately after the established review period in Congress is completed. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Ukraine will receive €2 million from Serbia to support its energy sector ahead of the winter. Belgrade also pledged to facilitate Ukraine's swift accession to the EU. The parties discussed economic and logistical projects. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🖥️ Hunter Biden has revealed that his father, former US President Joe Biden, continues to experience a worsening condition. "The only thing I can say about my father's health right now is that I wish he would complain more, because he's really going through a lot. The illness is progressing. The cancer has metastasized to his bones. This causes him significant pain and, in many ways, is very debilitating. But he still continues to go out and meet with people. He continues to do the things he truly believes in. He believes in this country." t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇹🇷🇷🇺🇺🇦 Turkey has begun restricting shipping in the Black Sea. Turkey has started implementing restrictions on commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid an increase in attacks on its vessels, according to Bloomberg. According to the agency, the country's General Directorate of Coastal Guard has informed several ships heading to Novorossiysk that it will not be issuing permits for passage, or that additional time is required to process applications for ships to transit the Dardanelles Strait. Ankara has not officially disclosed the reasons for the introduction of the restrictions. It has been reported that crews of several ships have been informed that the restrictions also apply to routes heading towards Ukraine. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel