INTEL ARCHIVE

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić:

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić: We will open a drone factory here in September, but with the Israelis. We are doing this with the Israelis. The Ukrainians are very successful and have many of their own drone factories in this field, so we will invite you here for the opening. I think it will be sometime around September 15–20.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Al Jazeera·7 days ago

Woman screams for her man as Ukraine war recruiters pounce

Viral video fuels concerns over Ukraine’s ‘busification’ and alleged abuse by recruitment officers.

HIGHNuclear/Missile

Zelenskyy: US will deliver Patriot missiles to Ukraine monthly, but not enough to meet needs

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine has an agreement with the US on monthly deliveries of Patriot missiles, but the quantities are insufficient to meet the country's air defence needs.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·7 days ago

Zelensky:

Zelensky: Russian strikes are mostly directed against facilities that serve the everyday lives of our people. We effectively have no undamaged power plants left. Many railway stations have been damaged; hospitals, universities, and ordinary civilian businesses have been destroyed. In a time of such war, we greatly value and are very grateful for all the support Ukraine receives from other countries and other peoples.

HIGHNuclear/Missile

USA to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles every month – Zelenskyy

The United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement on monthly deliveries of missiles for the Patriot system, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·7 days ago

Vucic says he did not discuss Serbia-Ukraine military cooperation between with Zelensky

The Serbian president did not rule out such a dialogue after the end of the conflict

HIGHNuclear/Missile

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Tanker Attacked In Hormuz, UAE Blames Iran

The foreign ministry in a statement condemned "the hostile Iranian attack that targeted a tanker belonging to ADNOC with a missile while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, without causing casualties".

🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·7 days ago

HIGHAerial

Wizz Air flight to Tel Aviv delayed after passenger asks to leave prior to takeoff

Footage posted on social media showed Israeli passengers standing inside the aircraft as police officers climbed the stairs toward the entrance.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·7 days ago

HIGHNaval

Serbian president pledges support for Ukraine on path to EU membership

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has assured Ukraine of his support as it progresses towards EU membership and said he hopes Kyiv will succeed in opening and closing all the negotiating clusters.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·7 days ago

🇹🇼 Taiwan·South China Morning Post·7 days ago

Taiwan’s William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape during military drill

Taiwan’s leader rehearsed a late-night emergency evacuation during the island’s largest annual military exercise in response to growing concerns over potential “decapitation” strikes by the People’s Liberation Army, local media reported on Thursday. Under cover of darkness on Wednesday night, William Lai Ching-te, wearing body armour and a helmet, was transported from his Presidential Office in a Clouded Leopard armoured vehicle to a secure command centre, in accordance with the long-standing...

HIGHInsurgency

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.

🇾🇪 Yemen·NY Times World·7 days ago

CRITICALNUCLEAR

Zelensky:

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The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba while exploring possible alternatives to the current leadership.

The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba while exploring possible alternatives to the current leadership. Washington wants Havana to liberalize its economy, open more to U.S. businesses, buy American oil, and reduce Russian and Chinese intelligence ties, offering incentives such as humanitarian aid and sanctions relief in return. However, U.S. intelligence reportedly believes there are few pragmatic successors and that many potential replacements are more hard-line, complicati

🌍 Global·Guardian World·7 days ago

CRITICALNaval

Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries ups

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AFU destroy nearly 14,000 Russian military vehicles in July

Over the past month, the Ukrainian military has destroyed 13,998 vehicles belonging to the Russian occupation forces, according to the press service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·7 days ago

US Army fired general leading its Poland-based corps that coordinates support to Ukraine. Former official cites drinking problem

The US Army abruptly removed Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, head of V Corps, which coordinates support to Ukraine and anchors NATO's eastern flank.

CRITICALAerial

'Used as human bait': Leaked image shows elderly Palestinian men before execution by Israeli forces

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·7 days ago

CRITICALDIPLOMATIC

#France #India

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·7 days ago

🌍 Global·X/@visionergeo·7 days ago

Ukraine agrees to Black Sea strike rules under US deal; limits targets

🚢🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukraine has agreed to new rules governing its Black Sea strike campaign under a U.S.-brokered arrangement. Kyiv will refrain from targeting key CPC infrastructure and certain foreign vessels, while retaining the ability to strike ships linked to Russian trade. According to an updated report from Bloomberg, Ukraine has pledged to refrain from attacking Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) infrastructure and non-Russian vessels traveling to the terminal. The protection applies only to ve

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·7 days ago

Ukrainian special forces hit 12 more vessels from Russia's shadow fleet

Between August 1 and 8, operators from the 414th Madyar’s Birds Brigade, the 20th K-2 Brigade, and the 413th Raid Regiment struck another 12 vessels from the remaining shadow fleet in the Black and Azov Seas, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces said on Saturday.

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·7 days ago

Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth

Global pharmaceutical giants are doubling down on investing in China’s fast-growing biotech companies given the sector’s huge room for valuation growth, according to speakers at the Global Health Summit, which concluded in Hong Kong on Saturday. “Multinational pharmaceutical companies are shifting their business strategies in China away from asset-heavy operations,” said Xu Chenming, head of the healthcare group at Hong Kong-based Citic Securities. “They are moving towards investing in companies

HIGHPolitical

Serbia’s Vucic attempts diplomatic ‘balancing act’ with Zelensky’s visit

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is making his first official visit to Serbia, in a notable move given Belgrade’s close ties with Moscow and its refusal to impose sanctions on Russia. Zelensky is seeking to shore up international support as Russian strikes on Ukraine intensify. He met Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić for dinner on Friday, with the two leaders set to hold official talks on Saturday. Helena Ivanov, Associate Research Fellow at The Henry Jackson Society, shares further in

🇺🇦 Ukraine·France 24·7 days ago

HIGHGround

Russian forces establish control over Ivanovka in Kharkov region

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops over the past 24 hours struck transport, energy and logistics infrastructure facilities used in the interests of Ukraine, enemy UAV storage depots, as well as deployment points of Ukraine and foreign mercenaries

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·7 days ago

🌍 Global·X/@visionergeo·7 days ago

Ukrainian drones strike Russian shadow fleet vessels off Krasnodar; 2 ships burning

🚨🇺🇦🔥🇷🇺 Russia's shadow fleet is burning off the Krasnodar coast. Ukrainian drones have struck two Russian vessels, leaving both engulfed in flames. According to available information, the attack targeted a Russian shadow-fleet tanker and a dry cargo vessel operating near the coast of Russia's Krasnodar region. Both ships were set ablaze following the Ukrainian drone strikes, with fires reported on board. The attack extends Ukraine's long-range strike campaign from Russian military and e

India Confirms Bid to Join French FCAS Sixth-gen Programme

India Confirms Bid to Join French FCAS Sixth-gen Programme India's Ministry of Defence confirmed in a parliamentary report that it has formally initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System sixth-generation fighter programme. READ MORE

🇮🇳 India·France 24·7 days ago

HIGHGround

India protesters face online backlash

Days after Gen Z protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party brought down India’s education minister, dozens of women who took part in the demonstrations say they are facing a barrage of online threats. The protesters say that while the movement itself has ended, they are now facing a new battle on two fronts: in the courts and through doxxing. Our team on the ground sent this report.

CRITICALPolitical

US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·AfricaNews·7 days ago

🌍 Global·BBC World·7 days ago

Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.

Top US General Privately Urges "Off-Ramp" From Iran War

Top US General Privately Urges "Off-Ramp" From Iran War US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has privately urged senior Trump officials to find an "off-ramp" from the Iran war, warning airpower alone cannot achieve stated objectives. READ MORE

🇷🇺 Russia·EuroMaidan Press·7 days ago

28-year-old technician died dispersing helicopters to hide them from Russian strikes. Questions arise about what really happened

A Ukrainian military helicopter crashed during a combat flight mission in Kirovohrad Oblast on 31 July, killing 28-year-old aviation technician Yaroslav Demchevskyi.

HIGHAerial

Stefanchuk: Ukraine counts on US House backing bill to step up sanctions pressure on Russia

Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk thanked the U.S.

🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·7 days ago

US Senate confirms Trump former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general

Republican-controlled Senate approves nomination 50-49 despite Democratic warnings over politicization of Justice Department after controversial fund proposal The post US Senate confirms Trump former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general appeared first on The Times of Israel.

HIGHBOMBARDMENT

Russian Pantsir-S1 malfunctions, strikes civilians at Ukrainian oil refinery

🇷🇺 A Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft system, instead of successfully intercepting Ukrainian drones, reportedly malfunctioned and struck vehicles and local residents at a parking lot of an oil refinery. https://t.co/U8zDxg203h

🌍 Global·X/@visionergeo·7 days ago

HIGHNaval

Russian warship opens fire near UK as British ship closes in

HMS Tyne closed to five nautical miles and kept watching as the Russian frigate Neustrashimy fired her 100mm gun outside UK and French waters, part of 21 days of Royal Navy monitoring operations in July. Russian warship opens fire near UK as British ship closes in first appeared on UK Defence Journal.

🇷🇺 Russia·UK Defence Journal·7 days ago

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Russian attacks kill 4 in Ukraine, including 3-year-old, as defences fall short

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·South China Morning Post·7 days ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Jerusalem Post·7 days ago

US Gen. Dan Caine looking for 'off-ramp' to avoid further escalation in Iran war - report

According to the report, Caine recently made clear to other US officials that available military options may not be enough to achieve US President Donald Trump’s stated war objectives.

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·7 days ago

Russian shelling kills 2, injures 8 in Kharkiv region over past day

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out strikes on Kharkiv and 16 other settlements in the region, killing two people and injuring eight others, according to Head of the regional military administration Oleh Synehubov.

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Russia launches 6 ballistic, S-400 missiles, 151 UAVs; strikes recorded at 12 locations – Air Force

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