Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russia continued overnight, while reports suggest the U.S. is warning Poland that Russia may be planning a new assault that tests NATO’s resolve. It’s clear that Russia is beginning to panic, and it’s all thanks to what some might describe as “asymmetric” warfare tactics being deployed by Ukraine.
Author: Michael
Warrant Officer Class 1 Johnson Beharry, who wa
NBC News reported that Iran and Oman presented the United States with a proposal to administer the Strait of Hormuz, including jointly collecting fees from ships passing through the waterway.
The New York Times earlier reported that Iran and Oman are moving forward with plans to collect transit fees from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite public objections from the United States, according to an Iranian official and four diplomats involved.
Generic Oil Tanker Image. Image Credit: Creative Commons.
Oil Platform. Image Credit: Creative Commons.
Pressure is mounting on the Kremlin as Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes have had tangible effects on the economy. With gas shortages reported across the country and long lines forming at gas stations, there is a general feeling of unease and discontent in Russia. Vladimir Putin’s response? Basically nothing. Rather than easing up on the war in Ukraine or looking for a ceasefire, the Kremlin has instead doubled down on the war. As the Russian Army advances at a snail’s pace in the Donbas, Moscow continues to launch large combined missile/drone attacks against Kyiv.
Nato is behind certain member states in adopting cloud technology, revealed a commander within the Romanian Defence Staff.
Russia’s indiscriminate aerial attacks ha
Pro-Russian milbloggers have reported on the Telegram app that its air defenses may have intercepted a “long-range operational-tactical missile” launched by Ukraine.
While Russian and Ukrainian authorities have not publicly confirmed any such launch, what is known is that Russian air defense systems engaged and intercepted a target at an unusually high altitude during an alert on June 30.
Ukraine Cruise Missile 2026. Image Credit: Creative Commons.
Rheinmetall has obtained a contract for its Skynex air defence systems from an unnamed international customer.
This video describes the military situation in
Western news media outlets are awash with enthusiasm for Ukraine’s successes in the most recent phase of its ongoing drone and missile wars against Russia. Photos and videos of a blazing Russian oil refinery on the outskirts of Moscow were especially prominent in late June 2026. However, nearly every Ukrainian drone or missile attack that inflicts damage on a Russian target receives maximum coverage in Europe and the United States.