HM Intelligence Updates

After a night strike on Kyiv, a video emerged online showing a downed Russian drone drifting along the Dnipro River, highlighting the ongoing intensity of aerial attacks targeting the Ukrainian capital. #HM #HMIntelligence

On the night and morning of July 5, Ukraine launched one of the largest drone attacks of the war, striking deep inside Russia and targeting military infrastructure and defense production facilities across several regions. Although the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed it downed 94 drones, multiple strikes succeeded: in Voronezh, a stockpile of guided bombs was hit at the Borisoglebsk military airfield; in Cheboksary, drones struck a defense plant producing Kometa antennas used to protect Russian drones from Ukrainian electronic warfare; in the Leningrad region, airspace disruption forced flight delays and cancellations at Pulkovo Airport; in Saratov, drone debris damaged homes and explosions were reported near the Engels airbase; and near Moscow, two drones were intercepted as they approached the capital. #HM #HMIntelligence

A Ukrainian fiber optic-guided drone operated by the SIGNUM Battalion successfully struck a Russian logistics truck in the Lyman direction, disrupting enemy supply operations. #HM #HMIntelligence

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest, has been completely cut off from external power after Russian strikes damaged the power line linking it to Ukraine’s energy grid. As a result, the facility has switched to emergency diesel generators to maintain critical functions. Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko condemned the attack, describing it as another act of nuclear terrorism. #HM #HMIntelligence

New Ukrainian kamikaze drones, visually similar to the Shahed-136, were spotted this morning in Russia’s Moscow and Rostov regions, indicating Kyiv’s domestic development of drones based on captured Iranian models. #HM #HMIntelligence

Trump announced he plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and shared his disappointment following a recent conversation with Vladimir Putin, noting that Putin appeared disengaged and showed no interest in ending the war, which Trump described as deeply concerning. #HM #HMIntelligence

An unidentified kamikaze drone flew just meters above the roof of a high-rise building in Russia’s Rostov region, causing alarm due to its close proximity to civilian infrastructure. #HM #HMIntelligence

Ukrainian drones attacked the Azov Optical and Mechanical Plant in Russia’s Rostov region, a defense contractor that produces optical, laser, spectral, and thermal imaging equipment for military use. #HM #HMIntelligence

Iranian media released footage showing an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) airstrike in Tehran during a recent operation, with the blast forcefully throwing cars into the air. Israel has announced an investigation into the incident, as although two bombs were intended to hit a government building, one missed its target and struck vehicles near the Tajrish Roundabout instead. #HM #HMIntelligence

Yoink.... Ukrainian ground drone snatches machine gun from Russians. #HM #HMIntelligence

A relatively old video but China, observing the war in Ukraine, is intensifying efforts to train its soldiers in flying first-person-view (FPV) drones, even in difficult and rugged terrains, recognizing that drone warfare has become a permanent and critical aspect of modern military strategy. Are western militaries doing the same? #HM #HMIntelligence

A major in the Ukrainian Air Force was arrested by Ukraine’s SBU Military Counterintelligence in Lviv for spying for Russia’s FSB Alpha Group. He had been recruited by his ex-wife, who is an FSB officer based in occupied Melitopol. The officer now faces a potential life sentence for committing high treason. #HM #HMIntelligence

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The Pentagon stated that it is continuing to offer the President a range of options for military aid to Ukraine, aligning with the aim of ending the war while safeguarding U.S. military readiness and America First priorities. The Department of Defense is actively reviewing and adjusting its approach to meet these objectives but will not disclose details about the types, quantities, or timing of weapons shipments. The Secretary of Defense will keep providing recommendations to the President regarding future assistance. #HM #HMIntelligence

Ukraine carried out a strike targeting a Russian ammunition depot in Khartsyz’k. #HM #HMIntelligence

A gas station in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, has exploded, with eyewitnesses reporting two powerful blasts that set nearby buildings and vehicles ablaze. The incident has caused severe fires in the surrounding area, and the Zhytomyr–Kyiv highway is now completely blocked due to the damage and emergency response efforts. #HM #HMIntelligence

President Trump has lifted sanctions on several Russian companies, banks, and individuals, including Rosoboronexport, according to the Moscow Times. Following the recent removal of restrictions on Syria on July 1, entities such as Tempbank, MirBusinessBank, Russian Financial Alliance, RFK-Bank, Maritime Assistance, Promsyr’eimport, and STG Logistics were also taken off U.S. blacklists, effectively easing measures against significant segments of Russia’s financial and defense sectors. #HM #HMIntelligence

Prime Minister Modi has ordered a comprehensive review to remove Chinese-made parts from Indian military equipment, directing the Defence Ministry to conduct a thorough supply chain audit. This move, driven by national security concerns, aims to identify and eliminate Chinese components used in India’s defense gear and systems. #HM #HMIntelligence

A car exploded in central Moscow, Russia, with eyewitnesses reporting several blasts that ignited at least two vehicles. Russian media have confirmed the incident but noted that the exact details and cause of the explosions remain unclear at this time. #War #HMIntelligence