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Ukraine, in recent months, has stepped up its drone strikes deeper inside Russia, a change in strategy that has resulted in a growing number of civilian deaths.

However, whether that changes Russia’s approach to the war is an entirely separate question, at least according to a New York Times analysis published on Tuesday.

According to The Times, Russian President Vladimir Putin was able to avoid mass civilian deaths, or even disruptions, in the earlier years of the war, at least away from the border regions.

Ukraine has said it targeted an oil refinery in Russia’s Orenburg Region in a “deep” overnight strike.

Ukraine’s armed forces have said that a fire broke out at the refinery, and damage is currently being assessed.

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Refinery Close to Kazakh Border Ablaze
The Orsk refinery is located some 1,500 kilometers from the front line, close to Russia’s border with Kazakhstan.

On Tuesday morning, Mayor Artem Vorobyov said the city had been attacked, and flights to and from Orsk Airport were suspended.

Following weeks of speculation about additional North Korean involvement in the war in Ukraine, Russia reportedly used North Korean ballistic missiles in a deadly overnight attack on Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the claim on Tuesday, August 11, saying it was evidence of the deepening military relationship with Pyongyang.

In the last few days, there hasn’t been much news to suggest hope for a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their war. Talks between Iran and Oman over the status of the Strait of Hormuz have been reported as close to a deal for nearly a week, without any announcement of a final one, while at the same time Iranian officials have been clear that an Iran/Oman deal would not count as a “reopening” of the waterway.

The more I hear about the upcoming Jimmy Stewart film, the more excited I get—and the soundtrack announcement is no exception. 
A little recap for you if this is news: The star of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” James “Jimmy” Stewart, traded in his Academy Award for an Army Air Corps uniform, flying 20 combat missions in a B-24 during World War II.
He survived the war and continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve. By the time his military service was complete, he was a brigadier general—but like so many veterans, combat and military service left him traumatized and desolate.

A dynamic has become clear in recent weeks: Ukraine is desperately in need of missile defense technology, with Russia stepping up ballistic missile attacks and reportedly planning a major winter offensive.

However, the United States is suffering from a munitions shortage of its own, and President Donald Trump has been vacillating on whether or not to supply Ukraine with Patriot missile licenses. At the same time, while deals have been reached to increase weapons production, the process is long and slow and won’t provide much help to Ukraine this winter.

When he saw a car being engulfed by flames, Senior Airman Dalton Clark did not hesitate to act. 
Assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, Clark was driving in heavy traffic toward Hurlburt Field, Florida, last month when he first saw black smoke from the burning car. Then he saw that someone was inside the vehicle. The scene reminded Clark of his good friend, who was killed in a December 2025 car fire. 
“Honestly, that’s all I was thinking about in that moment,” Clark, 25, told Task & Purpose.

Lockheed Martin has launched Strigo, a modular suite of defence solutions intended to expedite the delivery of missile technology.

There have been growing reports in recent weeks that North Korea is stepping up its aid to Russia in the Ukraine war.

The Independent reported earlier this week that Ukraine is anticipating as many as 50,000 more North Korean soldiers heading to Russia, following earlier reports that North Korea had sent 16,000 personnel to the Kursk region.

Massed use of drones requires consideration at the industrial and operational level to determine how best to utilise autonomy.