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• Project 22160 Patrol Ship: The Vasily Bykov sustained severe damage, including a direct strike on its superstructure and the total detachment of its main gun turret, rendering the vessel likely unusable (0:15 - 3:52).
• Kilo-class Submarine: A submarine was hit on its side, near the conning tower, which likely compromised the hull's integrity and prevents it from submerging safely (4:13 - 5:56).
• Admiral Makarov Frigate: The frigate sustained radar damage, specifically to its MR-252 search radar and 3R-14N Centauro fire control system, which hinders its ability to track targets and launch Kalibr missiles (6:20 - 7:42).
• Grain Terminal: Infrastructure damage was extensive, including a collapsed grain conveyor bridge and impacts on multiple warehouse structures, which disrupts grain export operations (8:58 - 9:46).

The narrator notes that while some vessels suffered near-misses and other Russian ships remain operational, these strikes represent a significant degradation of Russian naval capabilities and the local logistics infrastructure at Novorossiysk

This video reports on a major Ukrainian counter-offensive (0:00 - 0:08) that resulted in the liberation of over 745 square kilometers of territory in the eastern Zaporizhia region, marking the largest such operation in two years (1:17 - 1:45).

Key Takeaways:

Strategy: Ukraine successfully exploited Russia's reliance on "flag-planting" operations, where small groups advanced to raise flags for propaganda without maintaining actual control of the terrain (0:15 - 0:41). Ukraine quietly cleared these "gray zones" over several months (0:44 - 0:53).
Impact: The operation, which has been ongoing since late January, resulted in the loss of nearly all Russian territorial gains in this sector during 2026 (1:07 - 1:11, 2:48 - 3:06).
Casualties: Ukrainian officials reported Russian losses of at least 9,550 killed and over 6,600 wounded (1:28 - 1:32).
Information Space: The Russian Ministry of Defense and major mil-bloggers have largely maintained silence or ignored the losses, though some smaller accounts have acknowledged that their previous maps were "wildly exaggerated" (4:01 - 4:27, 6:00 - 6:04).
Future Outlook: The narrator suggests that Russia may struggle to respond effectively due to the disconnect in their chain of command, where commanders may be unaware of actual losses because previous claims of success were never updated (12:44 - 13:03).
This counter-offensive has forced a reassessment of Russian progress in 2026, revealing that the cost in casualties per square kilometer gained was significantly higher than previously estimated (15:02 - 16:00).

So how come we're supposed to live in fear of Russia here on the other side of the world and curry to Trump about NATO when ONE country with minimal help from the Lying Pig had fought Russia to a stalemate?
Obviously the US needs Europe more than Europe needs US 'protection'.

This video, created by Jay in Kyiv on August 13, 2026, details a series of significant strikes by Ukrainian forces against Russia's infrastructure and the subsequent fallout within the country.
Key events and impacts include:
Destruction of Grains Industry: A massive, combined drone and missile attack on the port of Novorossiysk has effectively paralyzed 90% of Russia's grain export capabilities (0:05-0:15, 5:40-6:05). This has left agricultural producers in a state of panic as they cannot move or sell their grain (10:05-11:15).
Ongoing Fuel Crisis: Despite state efforts to repair infrastructure, Ukraine continues to target oil refineries, including the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery in Bashkortostan (3:35-4:15). Fuel shortages are spreading, leading to long lines and citizens resorting to purchasing older cars to transport gasoline (18:10-20:50).
Black Sea Fleet Issues: Satellite imagery and Russian admissions confirm damage to multiple Black Sea Fleet vessels, which are now trapped in port due to a drone-imposed blockade (7:35-8:40).
Economic Deterioration: The broader Russian economy is struggling, with steel production in decline and a widening federal budget deficit. Economists are increasingly warning of systemic failures (21:55-23:55, 25:15-28:30).
Putin's Propaganda Tour: The video contrasts the internal chaos with footage of Vladimir Putin touring the Pacific coast, specifically visiting the Kuril Islands and tasting caviar, which is framed as an out-of-touch "let them eat cake" moment (0:30-0:45, 33:25-34:55).
Changing Narratives: Russian propagandists are attempting to shift public anger away from Putin by blaming factory owners and local officials for a lack of air defenses (30:05-32:15).
Military Developments: Ukrainian forces are reporting successful advances in the Donetsk region, liberating numerous settlements (24:00-24:35).
Western Support: There are reports that Poland is considering supplying Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, which could significantly bolster air defense

This video update covers the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, detailing several key tactical and logistical developments:
Key Military Developments:
Novorossiysk Attack: Ukraine launched a major multi-weapon strike on the port city of Novorossiysk, damaging four Russian warships, including two Kalibr-capable frigates, as well as critical oil and grain export infrastructure (0:05-1:50).
Logistics Lockdown: Ukraine continues to systematically strike Russia's logistics, destroying 20-30 long-haul transport vehicles daily and hitting numerous Russian units near the front lines (12:35-13:50).
Village Liberations: A recent DeepState map update confirms the liberation of 26 villages in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, areas previously claimed by Russia (13:57-14:30).
Economic and Energy Impact:
Refinery Strikes: Ukraine continues its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, including the Orsk refinery, which is reported to be offline for six months, and the Salavat refinery in Bashkortostan (7:35-9:29).
Wildberries Warehouse: Ukraine struck a dual-purpose Wildberries warehouse, causing logistical chaos and payment delays for vendors (4:46-7:15).
Grain Export Halt: The damage to the Novorossiysk port has effectively halted grain exports, leading to fuel rationing and supply shortages across several Russian regions (1:50-4:05, 9:29-11:00).
International and Political Context:
Zelenskyy's Ceasefire Offer: President Zelenskyy proposed a Black Sea ceasefire, which Russia rejected (4:11-4:44).
Patriot Interceptors: Zelenskyy expressed an urgent need for more PAC-3 interceptors, noting that Ukraine currently has only 1% of the necessary stock to defend against Russian ballistic missiles (18:54-20:00).
Kuril Islands Visit: Putin made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, a move interpreted as a response to pressure from China regarding the Japan-China relationship

A missile strike (Flamingo missiles, most likely) was carried out on the Progress Rocket Space Centre in Russia's Samara, potentially hitting the main workshop.

One of the goals of the strike is to disrupt the launches of the Russian Rassvet satellite system, which is called the "Russian Starlink" in Russia.

The facility is engaged in the development, modernization, and operation of launch vehicles (specifically, the Soyuz-2 series). Soyuz-2 series rockets are used for the orbital deployment of the Rassvet satellite constellation (an analog of Starlink and OneWeb).

The Savasleyka military air base in Nizhny Novgorod region, where MiG-31K aircraft - carriers of the Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles - are based, was also reportedly attacked.

: Samara