AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUkraine-Russia War: Zelenskyy says Ukraine destroyed a Russian Tu-95 at the Engels air base, about 800 km from the border, as Kyiv also reports fresh strikes on Russian oil facilities. Frontline Pressure: Ukraine’s General Staff reports 249 combat engagements over the past day, with the fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka, alongside heavy drone and missile use. Air Defense: Ukraine says it shot down five guided bombs and 115 drones overnight, repelling attacks launched from Crimea and nearby Russian areas. Black Sea “Shadow Fleet” Campaign: Unmanned Systems Forces report 12 more shadow-fleet vessels hit in the Black Sea overnight, bringing the total to 159 disabled since July 6. Domestic Fallout in Ukraine: Zelenskyy’s sacking of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov sparked protests and unrest inside the military leadership. Russia Crackdown: Anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin was fined for “extremist symbols” in a chaotic court hearing, while a pro-Putin blogger turned critic was detained in St. Petersburg. Baltic Security: Latvia boosted protection at its hydroelectric dam and Inčukalns gas storage after intelligence warnings of Russian sabotage and hybrid attacks. Fuel Crisis in Russia: Estonia’s intel says Ukraine’s strikes on refineries will keep Russia’s fuel shortages and social tensions going, with knock-on effects for the Duma elections.
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