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Ex-lawmaker Iryna Farion assassination – everything we know about 18-year-old suspect

^{Viacheslav Zinchenko, 18, suspected in murder of Iryna Farion during court session on July 26, 2024 in Lviv, Ukraine (Stanislav Ivanov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)}

After a "challenging" manhunt, a teenager has been detained over the assassination of former Ukrainian lawmaker and linguist, Iryna Farion, Ukrainian authorities announced on July 25.

Since then, details have begun to emerge about the potential motive of the suspected killer, including possible links to Russian neo-Nazi groups.

Here's everything we know so far:

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Ukrainian drones attack three Russian air bases, damage supersonic bomber
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) conducted an operation in Russia in the early morning hours of July 27, attacking three military airfields, hitting an oil refinery and damaging a supersonic bomber.

Sources in Ukrainian intelligence told Ukrinform that drones had attacked the military airfield in Engels, Saratov region, the Dyagilevo military airfield in the Ryazan region, and the Olenya military airfield in the Murmansk region.

An oil refinery in Ryazan was also targeted in the kamikaze drone attack.

According to eyewitnesses, the first explosions were recorded at the Dyagilevo air base at around 06:00 local time.

Social media channels reported hearing at least three explosions. Local users published a video of drones flying in the direction of the airfield and a picture showing a plume of black smoke rising above the air base.

The air base is home to the 43rd Guards Center of Combat Application and Air Crew Training. It houses Tu-95MS, Tu-22M3, Tu-134UBL and Il-78 aircraft and an aircraft repair plant.

The explosions at the Engels Air Base, which houses Russian strategic bombers, rang out at around 08:00.

Local social media channels reported that Russia's air defense forces unsuccessfully tried to shoot down UAVs but then explosions were heard.

According to preliminary reports, a UAV strike on the Olenya airfield damaged a Tu-22M3 long-range supersonic bomber.

The airfield is located about 1,800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

Russia's Defense Ministry stated that at least 12 kamikaze drones had been shot down in the Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov, Bryansk and Lipetsk regions.

The results of drone strikes on other Russian military facilities are currently being clarified, Ukrainian intelligence said.

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Ukrainian Intelligence cyberattack halts cash withdrawals in Russia, disrupts banking system
Cyber experts from the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) have launched a significant assault on Russia's banking sector, payment systems, and internet providers since July 23.

Following ongoing issues with the online services of most Russian banks over the past few days, Russians are now facing another challenge: as of July 27, they cannot withdraw cash from ATMs.

According to RBC-Ukraine, which cites its sources, the disruption is due to a cyberattack orchestrated by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's intelligence division. The objective is to paralyze operations within the banking sector involved in funding the war in Ukraine, as well as internet providers and social media platforms within the aggressor state.

When attempting to use ATMs, debit and credit cards of clients from several Russian banks are immediately blocked.

GUR specialists have also gained access to the databases of Russian financial institutions.

Initially, some Russian financial institutions, particularly Alfa Bank, denied that the disruption was due to external interference. However, other banks acknowledged facing a “massive DDOS attack planned from abroad” and are struggling to overcome its aftermath.

"Nonetheless, the online services of financial institutions across the country have been either completely offline or working erratically with frequent errors for three consecutive days. As a result, clients throughout Russia are unable to log into personal accounts, make service payments, use public transportation, or conduct any other financial transactions," Alfa Bank said.

Previously, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence had reported that cyber specialists and volunteers had targeted around one hundred Russian web resources. The objective of these attacks, according to Ukrainian intelligence, was to destroy internal information of companies that provide services to those involved in the aggression against Ukraine.

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Belarusian dictator Lukashenko is in bad shape

The Kremlin press service showed Alexander Lukashenko in poor condition.

During his visit to Putin on Valaam Island, it was evident that Lukashenko still feels unwell.

This is reported by the Belarusian opposition publication UDF. BY

It is hard for him to walk. And whenever possible, he tries to either sit down or lean on something.

This is how the Kremlin press service filmed the Belarusian ruler with a face twisted with pain.

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Decimated and defeated: Russian MP admits Black Sea Fleet’s collapse
Russian State Duma member Yevgeny Fedorov publicly acknowledged the decimation of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and urged acceptance of this defeat.

Today, the Russian Black Sea Fleet has ceased to exist as a combat unit. Russia has suffered a devastating defeat at sea. This bold statement came from Russian State Duma Deputy, member of the ultra-right political force NOD (National Liberation Movement), Yevgeny Fedorov.

Fedorov remarked that while the Russian Black Sea Fleet still exists physically, it is completely shattered. "The Russian fleet, as an operational mechanism in the Black Sea, does not exist! Not physically absent, but ineffective in terms of combat presence. This is a fact. Remember how it all began. Do you recall Snake Island, which was taken by our marines? Where is that now? What about the food control over the grain deal when all Ukrainian ships were inspected, including by our fleet? Where is it now? Now the Ukrainian commercial fleet transports this weaponry in any quantity it wants! A year ago, this was not the case. A year ago, NATO did not bring weapons to Ukraine through maritime roures. Now it does. Where is the fleet? It’s gone! This is indeed the enemy's victory! This is a fact. And the fact that some ships remain somewhere in Sevastopol or Novorossiysk, they stand still. But they do not exist as a strategic combat unit. They do not control the Black Sea, you see? This is a defeat, and it must be acknowledged, just as we accepted the defeat in Kherson. We surrendered Kherson," the Russian deputy stated.

He claims to have predicted the Black Sea Fleet's defeat from the beginning when Snake Island was still under Russian control and an amphibious landing in Odesa was being prepared. Today, Russia prefers not to remember these plans. "Putin and Medvedev correctly say: NATO cannot be defeated in the usual sense," Fedorov said.

It’s noteworthy that the destruction of Russia's Black Sea Fleet is credited to Ukraine's Defense Forces. Initially, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed its flagship - the missile cruiser Moskva, and subsequently, employing explosive-laden unmanned vessels, they began to take out Russian warships one by one. Currently, there are no Russian military ships in the occupied Crimea; the remaining ones have been withdrawn to protect them from attacks.

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Op zaterdag 27 juli 2024 21:21 schreef michaelmoore het volgende:

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Putin die kan luka missen als kiespijn

die heeft al een vervanger klaar staan, laat dat een les zijn voor Orban

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Ukraine "will never become a member of the EU or NATO" because "we Europeans do not have enough money for this," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in the Romanian city of Baile Tusnad. During his speech, Orban also complimented Russian policy. In contrast to the "weakness" of the West, Russia's foreign policy position is "rational and predictable," and the Russian economy has adapted to Western sanctions after the annexation of Crimea, the Hungarian prime minister noted. In addition, according to Orban, Russia's policy aimed at discriminating against LGBT people has acquired "international appeal." In June, EU countries granted Ukraine the status of a candidate country for joining the European Union. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen noted that Ukraine's path to the EU will be "difficult, but full of opportunities." At the July NATO summit, Ukraine's "irreversible path" to the North Atlantic Alliance was announced.

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Op zaterdag 27 juli 2024 21:29 schreef polderturk het volgende:
Zou niet verkeerd zijn als we in Afrika anti-Wagner troepen gaan bewapenen.

https://x.com/clashreport(...)Kr5wHK2SoeUpuKA&s=19

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Escalating toll: report suggests Russian military losses in Ukraine may surpass 600,000
Russia continues to sustain significant losses in its ongoing war against Ukraine. As of the morning of July 27, the irrecoverable losses of the Russian occupation army possibly exceeded 600,000 personnel, reported the Russian Telegram channel, General SVR, linked to political analyst Valery Solovyov.

According to the post, a morning briefing was provided to Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, detailing "irrecoverable military-operational losses" during the so-called "special military operation." The report claimed that over the course of two and a half years, Russia has allegedly lost 571,985 regular soldiers and 76,192 mercenaries from various private military companies (PMCs).

"Irrecoverable losses" generally refer to several categories of soldiers: killed, missing in action, prisoners of war, and permanently injured. These categories indicate personnel who cannot return to service, thereby affecting the combat readiness of the army.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of the morning of July 27, Russian losses in the war against Ukraine stand at 573,510 individuals. This number includes both killed and injured Russians.

Moscow has consistently kept the exact number of Russian casualties in the aggression against Ukraine confidential. This data remains classified.

However, Russian news outlets Mediazona and BBC's Russian Service have managed to identify over 61,000 Russian military personnel who have perished in the conflict. Their findings are based on publicly available information and only cover soldiers who have been confirmed dead through social and official channels.

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UK has sent 12,000 anti-tank missiles to Ukraine

^{A Ukrainian paratrooper firing an NLAW anti-tank weapon. Photo credits: the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine}

The United Kingdom has delivered more than 12,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine as part of military aid since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

The UK Defense Journal reported on this.

This information was disclosed by Luke Pollard, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence, in answer to a query from James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk.

Cartlidge asked the Secretary of State for Defence about the number of anti-tank missiles procured for Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.

Pollard responded on 25th July 2024, stating, “The Ministry of Defence has supplied over 12,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine since the outbreak of that country’s conflict with Russia.”

However, the UK Ministry of Defense did not disclose details of what exactly is meant by the term “anti-tank weapons.” Pollard also emphasized Britain’s desire to cooperate with international allies to support Ukraine.

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Op zaterdag 27 juli 2024 21:29 schreef polderturk het volgende:
Zou niet verkeerd zijn als we in Afrika anti-Wagner troepen gaan bewapenen.

https://x.com/clashreport(...)Kr5wHK2SoeUpuKA&s=19

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[Azawad] Wagner and the Malian soldiers perished in the battle against the Azawad forces.

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Op zaterdag 27 juli 2024 22:04 schreef BEFEM het volgende:

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Van zo'n foto kan je echt 0 afleiden. Kijk voor de grap maar door je selfies, dan zal je 100 van zulke foto's zien.

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Ukraine Releases Unique Multi-Purpose Battle Robot

^{The Ratel H robot at the time of testing. Source: Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov}

Amid the ongoing full-scale war in Ukraine, the Ratel N robot, designed for evacuating wounded soldiers from the battlefield, has successfully completed field trials and entered mass production. This was announced by Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, on social media.

The Ratel N robot, developed by members of the Brave1 defense cluster, is intended for transporting casualties. According to Fedorov, the robot can carry over 400 kg of live load, enabling it to transport several injured personnel at once. Its design allows it to navigate difficult terrain and operate quietly, making it less detectable by the enemy.

“Ratel N is equipped with night vision cameras, allowing it to perform effectively in low visibility conditions and at night,” Fedorov noted.

The robot can be fitted with various modules, including electronic warfare systems (EWS), mobile observation posts, combat modules, or demining equipment. With satellite communication capabilities, it can be operated from a significant distance.

“Ratel N has already undergone field trials and received positive feedback from the military,” the Minister added.

The deployment of such technologies is part of a strategy to enhance the effectiveness of defense operations and reduce risks for military personnel.

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The happiest dog in the Ukrainian army

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Hongarije laat Russen makkelijker toe: 'Directe bedreiging van onze veiligheid'
Opnieuw leidt de vriendschap tussen Hongarije en Rusland tot boosheid in Brussel. Drie dagen na het bezoek van premier Viktor Orbán aan president Vladimir Poetin trad nieuw beleid in werking waardoor Russen makkelijker in Hongarije kunnen komen werken.

Europarlementariërs vrezen dat Russen met kwade bedoelingen het Schengengebied in komen. "Russische staatsburgers krijgen zo carte blanche om zich door Europa te bewegen", zegt Raquel Garcia Hermida-van der Walle (D66). "Dit is een directe bedreiging voor onze veiligheid." De EU-politici pleiten voor stevige maatregelen tegen Hongarije, zoals het invoeren van grenscontroles.

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Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech
Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Saturday that the European Union was sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he warned of a new, Asia-oriented “world order” while throwing his support for Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential bid.

“Europe has given up defending its own interests,” Orbán said in Baile Tusnad, a majority-ethnic Hungarian town in central Romania. “All Europe is doing today is following the U.S.’s pro-Democrat foreign policy unconditionally … even at the cost of self-destruction.”

“A change is coming that has not been seen for 500 years. What we are facing is in fact a world order change,” he added, citing China, India, Pakistan and Indonesia as becoming the “dominant center” of the world.

Orbán also alleged that the U.S. was behind the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines built to carry gas from Russia to Germany, calling it “an act of terrorism carried out at the obvious direction of the Americans.” He didn’t offer any evidence to back up the claim.

The far-right leader’s remarks come amid growing criticism from his European partners after he embarked on rogue “peace mission” trips to Moscow and Beijing earlier this month aimed at brokering an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Orbán is widely considered to have the warmest relations with the Kremlin among all EU leaders.

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