Live Conflict Ukraine-Russia War

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The Russian army launched another missile strike on Kyiv on the night of August 20. The attack involved 13 Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles, 8 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, 2 Kh-23 missiles, and presumably North Korean KN-23 missiles. It is worth noting that air defense systems in Kyiv are currently inactive due to the cessation of Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine.

Targets hit in Kyiv on August 20:

1. The Fire Point LLC facility. It manufactures components for strike UAVs. Boosters used in Flamingo cruise missiles were also assembled and stored there.
2. The Ukrspecsystems commercial and warehouse complex, which handled the production of strike UAV components, the large-scale assembly of fixed-wing UAVs, and their storage.
3. The Antonov State Enterprise. It produces the long-range An-196 "Lyutyi" UAV and develops and manufactures various types of manned aircraft.
4. An ammunition depot containing M-900 thermobaric aerial bombs, anti-tank mines, and munitions for heavy drones such as the "Baba Yaga."

 

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Expert looks at the financial problems challenging the Russian government and the problems affecting the banking system. He notes the windfall provided to the government by the elevated price of crude due to the Iran situation.

What will Putin do to access funds if the Iran situation eases and the price of crude falls? The government faces very severe financial problems now even with the currently high price of crude.

 

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A Russian state TV host and one of Vladimir Putin's leading propagandist's has threatened that the UK will be "wiped off the face of the Earth".

Vladimir Solovyov, a Kremlin mouthpiece known for his wild rants, told viewers of his 'Full Contact' show this week: "This is a holy war and we must win."

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Well, he wanted Russia to nuke London. As far as I can make out London has not been wiped off the face of the earth. Now he wants Russia to wipe the whole country off the face of the earth. I have to say that I'm not losing sleep worrying about that happening.

The man is a clown.

 

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Ukraine cannot stop Russian ballistic missiles in flight due to a lack of Patriot missiles. It could reduce the number launched if it had the means so to do.

Ukrainian officials are seeking approval to use Starlink-equipped drones against ballistic missile launchers, according to a report.

The war-hit nation will need approval from Starlink chief Elon Musk, the FT reported.

Ukraine war live: Kyiv seeks Musk’s permission to hit Putin’s missile launchers

Zelensky has urged Trump and other American officials to facilitate Ukraine's access to Musk's Starlink to strike deep inside Russia

www.independent.co.uk