#znpp

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Oh, yeah, they hit Chornobyl NPP...

Yes, of course, russia wants peace and totally did not just fucking attack THAT SAME FOURTH POWER UNIT THAT EXPLODED ON 26 OF APRIL 1986))) The drone severely damaged the NSC (new safe confinement) that was built over the power unit in order to prevent the leak or radiation if the old sarcophagus collapses.

Also, just a quick reminder, russia has full control over Zaporizhzhya NPP in occupied Enerhodar and created dangerous situations there a fair bunch of times (and i mean, something like cutting off power lines that keep power units stable). Also Nikopol district is being shelled every fucking day from the territory of that same NPP, because russians know DAMN FUCKING WELL that AFU won't hit them, in fear of damaging ZNPP. They are using a nuclear power plant as their shield just to kill civilians on a free territory.

Russia is a terrorist state. And if you still think, that Ukraine should sign a peace treaty asap and give up occupied territories — sincerely, fuck you. I don't know how fucking dense you must be to think so after 3 years of full-scaled war.

[dzhmileka]

⚠️ Situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is critical: Expired fuel, unqualified staff, Russian occupation raise new safety concerns.

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), the largest in Europe, has been occupied by Russian forces since February 2023. This raises serious safety concerns, as the plant is using expired nuclear fuel and is being operated by unqualified personnel.

According to Petro Kotin, chairman of the National Nuclear Energy Company "Energoatom", one of the most critical issues is the presence of expired nuclear fuel in the reactors. The fuel has been there for six years, exceeding the six-year limit set by the manufacturer. This can lead to destruction of fuel cells, which could result in a release of radioactive material.

The situation is further complicated by the fact that the Ukrainian staff that operated the plant was dismissed and replaced by Russian forces. The staff currently present is not qualified to operate the power station, and there are concerns that they may not be able to handle an emergency situation.

In addition, the plant is experiencing problems because of a lack of proper maintenance and infrastructure. This includes a shortage of spare parts and qualified personnel

The consequences of a nuclear accident at ZNPP could be catastrophic. It could release radioactive material into the environment, contaminating a large area and causing widespread illness and death. It could also damage the plant itself, making it difficult or impossible to clean up.

The international community has called for Russia to withdraw its forces from the ZNPP and allow Ukrainian authorities to resume control of the plant. This is the only way to ensure the safety of the plant and prevent a nuclear disaster.

The situation at the ZNPP is a ticking time bomb, and the global community must act to prevent a nuclear disaster.

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[darkmaga-returns]

Putin Gives Trump a Meaningless Concession, But Sticks to June 2024 Position

by Larry C. Johnson | Mar 19, 2025

The much anticipated phone conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin took place on Tuesday, as expected. There was quite a bit of propaganda flack flying about prior to the call… for example, the Ukrainians told the NY Times that Trump was going to concede Russia’s right to control Odessa. It was also rumored that Putin might relinquish control of the Zaporhyzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). That didn’t happen.

The White House account of the meeting emphasized that Trump got Putin to agree to suspend attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine. This was only a symbolic concession by Putin, because such attacks are not a critical element of Russia’s military campaign. With Spring in the air, halting attacks on power plants does not detract from Russia’s offensive operations along the entire line of contact. The Kremlin’s readout of today’s conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, however, provided a more measured and demanding perspective compared to the White House’s account. Key points from the Kremlin’s readout include:

Putin supported Trump’s proposal for a 30-day halt on attacking energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine.

Russia identified significant issues related to ensuring effective control over a potential ceasefire, including the need to stop forced mobilization in Ukraine and the rearmament of Ukrainian armed forces.

Putin emphasized that a key condition for ending the war should include a complete cessation of foreign military and intelligence assistance to Kyiv.

The Kremlin stressed a prisoner exchange scheduled for March 19, involving 175 people from each side, along with an additional 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian servicemen as a goodwill gesture.

Russia expressed interest in reviving some of its diplomatic activities in the United States, such as reopening closed consulates in San Francisco and Seattle.

The readout highlighted Putin’s appreciation for Trump’s willingness to contribute to ceasing hostilities and preventing loss of life, while emphasizing the importance of addressing the “root causes of the crisis” and acknowledging “Russia’s legitimate security concerns.”

The Kremlin made no reference to Ukraine’s role in peace negotiations, instead pointing out “serious risks with the attempt to negotiate with the Kyiv regime.”

[andrewtheprophet]

Russia Risks a Nuclear Meltdown in Ukraine: Jeremiah 12

©The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Photo: Getty Images© Ukrainska Pravda Russia intends to restart and operate the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which it currently occupies, despite the risks and calls for the status of the plant to be resolved within the framework of peace negotiations. Source: Greenpeace in a new report cited by The New York Times Details: The report includes…

[vidma-kazhe]

It's such a weird feeling...to wish for a disaster and a miracle at the same time.

I want our planet to get hit by an asteroid - but mostly in a way that would anhiliate russia. After dealing with russian monsters for 10 years, we can handle the aftershocks if it means russia would cease to be a threat forever.

I want world's inaction about the state of ZNPP to bite it in the ass - but I hope the wind will carry the nuclear cloud anywhere but to Ukraine. That it all will go to russia and make russians experience everything they did to us when they created Chernobyl disaster.

I really, really want WW3 to happen, but I want my people and country to still be free from russia, so we could see USA and Western Europe wake the fuck up and learn about the consequences of acting lenient towards Nazis the hard way; so we could join forces and end this threat forever. So maybe THIS TIME everyone will learn something.

Or maybe the world will burn down and humanity will cease to exist. But maybe this is what humanity deserves.

I think about dying, but I also want to see people who decided I should die and my death is a mere politcal inconvenience, an annoyance distracting them from their Super Bowl time, face the consequences of their choices.

It's fucked up.

[mariacallous]

Meduza: ZNPP in danger again: Since August 2022, Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant has suffered eight events with a complete loss of off-site power, until today, when the station lost the connection to its only remaining back-up power line amid renewed military activity in the area, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. “Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has lost a key source of the electricity it needs to cool its reactors as well as for other essential nuclear safety and security functions,” Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi warned.

[mokhosz-nafo]

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) was disconnected from one of the power transmission lines following shelling by the Russian Federation.

Currently, the plant is operating on only one line. If it loses connection to the external power supply, a complete blackout could occur, posing a threat to radiation safety.

[rvps2001]

Russia-Ukraine Daily Briefing

🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Monday Briefing:

- Ukraine denies involvement in drone explosion at ZNPP - Ukrainian prisoners of war shot by Russians in Kherson Oblast - Russian propaganda "being uttered on the House floor": Turner - Trump wants Ukraine to cede Crimea, Donbas to Russia: WP - Foreign partners allocate over $700M for demining in Ukraine - Water level in Russia's Orsk 'critical' as Kremlin warns of more floods - Russia accused of using chemical gas attacks against Ukrainian soldiers - China providing geospatial intelligence to Russia - Tajikistan rejects Russian claim that Ukraine is recruiting its citizens

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IAEA reports hearing explosions, sees smoke near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that itsteam at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) heard explosionsand saw smoke coming from a nearby location. The nuclear plant said one ofits auxiliary facilities was attacked today, IAEA said in a statement.  Reuters 2nd Aug 2025,…

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UAEA Ekibi ZNPP'ye Yapılan Saldırıyı Kınadı.

**UAEA Ekibi Zaporijya Nükleer Santrali’nde Askere Saldırıya Uğradı** Uluslararası Atom Enerjisi Ajansı (UAEA) ekibi, Zaporijya Nükleer Santrali (ZNPP) yakınlarında askeri hareketlilik yaşanırken topçu ateşi ve insansız hava araçlarıyla saldırıya uğradı. Saldırı, tesisin saat 09.00’dan itibaren askeri aktivitelerin arttığı sırada gerçekleşti. Yardımcı tesis, ZNPP’nin saha sınırından 1.200 metre…

[muhtarabi]

Son dakika haberi... UAEA: Zaporijya santralinde patlama sesleri duyuldu

Uluslararası Atom Enerjisi Ajansı (UAEA) Başkanı Rafael Mariano Grossi, Ukrayna’daki Zaporijya Nükleer Santrali’nde (ZNPP) gerçekleşen son olaylar hakkında ciddi endişelerini dile getirdi. Ekibinin patlamalar seslerini duyduğunu ve santralin yakınlarındaki bölgede yoğun dumanların yükseldiğini gözlemlediğini belirtti. Bu gelişmeler, bölgedeki nükleer güvenlik açısından son derece kritik bir…

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Rusia Tuding Ukraina Serang Fasilitas Nuklir Zaporizhzhia

JAKARTA – Pusat pelatihan pembangkit listrik tenaga nuklir Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant/ZNPP) diserang oleh tiga drone Ukraina pada Minggu (13/7) malam waktu setempat, ungkap administrasi pembangkit listrik itu yang dibentuk oleh Rusia pada Senin (14/7). Serangan itu, yang mendarat 250 hingga 300 meter dari unit pembangkit listrik pertama di ZNPP, tidak menyebabkan kebakaran…

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UN Chief Condemns Russian Strikes on Ukraine, Warns of Nuclear Safety Risk.

A File Photograph of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

© IAEA/Fredrik Dahl.

A File Photograph of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

July 5 2025. Peace and Security.

The UN Secretary-General on Saturday Strongly Condemned Russia’s Latest Wave of Drone and Missile Attacks in Ukraine – Reportedly the Largest in Over Three Years of War – Warning That the Strikes Again Jeopardised Nuclear Safety at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).

[andrewtheprophet]

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reports drone attack from Ukraine: Jeremiah 12

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, is seen in the background of the shallow Kakhovka Reservoir after the dam collapse, in Energodar, June 27, 2023. (PHOTO / AP) By Xinhua MOSCOW – A training center building of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) was attacked by a Ukrainian drone on Sunday, according to the plant’s press service. “A Ukrainian drone hit the roof of…

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Are We Near a Nuclear Radiation Incident After Israel's Strikes on Iran?

Israel's recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have sparked global fears of nuclear or chemical contamination, raising alarm amid existing nuclear tensions in other parts of the world — from the India-Pakistan border to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant.

What Happened?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized unprecedented military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, including the Natanz and Isfahan facilities, amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

While Israel has long viewed Iran’s nuclear program as a threat, critics — including the EU — warn that military action increases regional instability and the risk of nuclear escalation. The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for diplomacy over confrontation.

Iran insists its nuclear program is for civilian use. The United States, which under President Donald Trump has distanced itself from the strikes, continues to oppose Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

What Did the IAEA Say?

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed on Monday that radiation levels outside the targeted facilities remain normal. However, he warned that military action increases the risk of a "radiological release."

Although Natanz’s underground centrifuge facility wasn’t directly hit, it lost power — potentially damaging uranium enrichment centrifuges. The greatest current threat, Grossi said, comes from uranium hexafluoride gas, used in the enrichment process. This toxic, corrosive gas could cause serious chemical contamination if released.

Grossi stressed that without up-to-date technical data from Iran, the IAEA cannot fully assess the situation or provide necessary assistance.

Has This Happened Before?

Direct strikes on operational nuclear facilities are extremely rare. However, nuclear installations under construction have been targeted in the past:

In 1980 and 1981, Iran and then Israel attacked Iraq’s Osirak reactor.

In 2007, Israel bombed a Syrian reactor believed to be part of a weapons program.

Other politically motivated attacks include bombings of nuclear plants under construction in Spain, France, and apartheid-era South Africa — none caused radioactive leaks.

How Close Have We Come to Nuclear Disasters?

Historically, nuclear dangers have stemmed more from miscalculation than direct conflict.

One notable close call was the Petrov incident in 1983. Soviet early-warning systems falsely reported incoming U.S. missiles, but officer Stanislav Petrov refused to escalate the alert — possibly preventing a nuclear war.

More recently, an Indian missile accidentally fired into Pakistan in 2022 caused alarm, especially since similar delivery systems could carry nuclear warheads.

Dan Smith, director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, warns that amid rising global tensions and violent rhetoric, the risk of a mistaken nuclear response is growing. Misinterpretation in high-pressure military environments could trigger disaster, he says.

What About the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

The war in Ukraine also heightened fears of a nuclear incident, especially around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) — Europe’s largest.

In March 2022, Russian forces captured the ZNPP, turning it into a military base. Ukraine accused Russia of using the facility as a shield, knowing Ukrainian forces wouldn’t risk striking a nuclear site.

Artillery fire damaged parts of the plant, including a nitrogen-oxygen station, raising the risk of radioactive leaks. The IAEA later stepped in, helping ensure all six reactors were shut down. Yet the plant still depends on a stable supply of water and electricity to cool spent fuel — meaning risks remain.

Conclusion

While current radiation levels in Iran remain stable, Israel’s strikes have escalated regional tensions and underscored the fragile state of nuclear safety worldwide. With simultaneous flashpoints — from the Middle East to Eastern Europe and South Asia — experts warn the world is navigating a dangerous moment, where even a misstep could lead to catastrophe.

[cyberbenb]

Ukraine war latest: Trump admits to protecting Russia from 'really bad things'

Key developments on May 27:

Trump admits to protecting Russia from ‘really bad things’ during Ukraine peace talks

Russia builds power lines to connect occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to its grid, NYT reports

US blocks G7 push to tighten Russian oil price cap, Financial Times reports

Decision on lifting range restrictions on arms for Ukraine made months ago, Germany’s Merz clarifies

Russia changes drone tactics to bypass Ukraine’s air defense, Air Force says

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on May 27 that Russia would already be facing serious consequences if not for his actions, following one of the most intense Russian aerial assaults on Ukraine.

“What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean really bad. He’s playing with fire,” he wrote on Truth Social.

Trump’s comments mark a rare public rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing pressure on the U.S. administration to respond to escalating Russian attacks.

On May 26, Russia launched its third large-scale aerial and drone assault against Ukraine in three nights, killing at least six people and injuring 24 across multiple oblasts.

The attack marked the most extensive drone strike against Ukraine during the full-scale war, topping the previous record of 298 drones overnight on May 25.

Trump recently held a two-hour phone call with Putin during which Russia reiterated its refusal to a full ceasefire in its war against Ukraine. Despite this, Trump has refused to impose new sanctions on Moscow, citing ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire.

“Because I think there’s a chance of getting something done, and if you do that, you could also make it much worse,” Trump said during a May 19 Oval Office briefing.

Trump has attempted to present himself as the only leader capable of ending the war quickly, though the lack of tangible pressure on Moscow has left Kyiv and its allies skeptical.

President Volodymyr Zelensky, responding to the May 25 overnight bombardment, called for urgent new sanctions and warned that “America’s silence, and the silence of others around the world, only encourages Putin."

The European Union and U.S. lawmakers have also called for tougher action.

A bipartisan sanctions bill is already awaiting approval in Congress, with provisions for sweeping financial penalties and tariffs on nations buying Russian oil or uranium.

Sanctions on Russia are working, Ukraine just needs more

Sanctions on their own won’t end the war, but they are a crucial tool in the West’s efforts to pressure Putin.

The Kyiv IndependentDominic Culverwell

Russia builds power lines to connect occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to its grid, NYT reports

Russia is constructing power lines in occupied southern Ukraine in an apparent attempt to link the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to its energy grid, the New York Times reported on May 27, citing a new Greenpeace report.

The Zaporizhzhia plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe and one of the ten largest globally, has been under Russian occupation since March 2022.

Satellite imagery included in the report shows that since early February 2025, Russian forces have laid over 80 kilometers (49 miles) of high-voltage lines between occupied Mariupol and Berdyansk, following the coastline of the Sea of Azov.

Greenpeace experts believe the construction aims to connect the new lines to a large substation near Mariupol, which could, in turn, be linked to the ZNPP, which is located some 225 kilometers (some 139 miles) away.

It sits in the city of Enerhodar in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on the east bank of the Dnipro River, which remains under Russian control. Ukrainian authorities have no access to the site or its surrounding infrastructure.

Shaun Burnie, a nuclear specialist at Greenpeace, said that the satellite evidence offers the first concrete confirmation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to restart the plant and permanently integrate it into Russia’s grid.

The construction of power infrastructure indicates long-term intentions to seize full control of Ukraine’s energy assets in the occupied regions.

Russia has repeatedly asserted ownership over the plant based on its illegal annexation of Zaporizhzhia Oblast in September 2022, despite the fact that Ukraine retains control over much of the oblast, including its administrative center.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has repeatedly expressed concern over the safety of the plant, where shelling and the presence of armed troops have led to multiple emergency shutdowns and power disruptions.

The U.S. has reportedly proposed that control over the ZNPP be returned to Ukraine before transferring its management to the U.S. to supply electricity to areas under both Ukrainian and Russian control. Russia immediately rejected the suggestion.

If Germany sends Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Russia has a major Crimean Bridge problem

A statement from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on May 26 about long-range strikes inside Russia resurrected a long-held hope in Ukraine — that Berlin is finally about to send Kyiv its Taurus missiles. “There are no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons delivered to Ukraine — neither by the U.

The Kyiv IndependentKollen Post

US blocks G7 push to tighten Russian oil price cap, Financial Times reports

The United States opposed a joint G7 effort to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil exports during last week’s meeting of finance ministers, the Financial Times reported on May 27, citing three unnamed officials familiar with the talks.

The price cap, introduced by the G7 and EU in December 2022, bans Western companies from shipping, insuring, or otherwise servicing Russian oil sold above $60 per barrel.

The mechanism was designed to limit the Kremlin’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine.

The Canadian G7 presidency had proposed including language in the meeting’s final communique that would call for tightening the existing price cap, according to the publication.

The move received backing from the European Union and G7 members France, Germany, Italy, and the U.K. However, the proposal was dropped after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly declined to support it.

The European Commission had planned to propose reducing the threshold to $50 per barrel ahead of the meeting, according to Reuters.

The Financial Times reported that some EU countries — including Hungary and Greece — were still weighing their support for lowering the cap further, possibly to $45, as part of the EU’s upcoming 18th sanctions package.

Russia’s Finance Ministry has leaned on oil and gas taxes to finance growing military expenditures, including aggressive campaigns against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Debunking Putin’s ‘root causes’ claims

As Russia continues to bombard cities and towns across Ukraine, Russian officials have hardened their position against a ceasefire, continuing to repeat the obscure demand that the war’s “root causes” be addressed before agreeing to any truce. For months, the phrase “root causes” has become a go-to talking point

The Kyiv IndependentAndrea Januta

Decision on lifting range restrictions on arms for Ukraine made months ago, Germany’s Merz clarifies

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified on May 27 that his comments on the West lifting range restrictions on arms for Ukraine referred to a step made months ago.

“The issue of limiting the range of deployed weapons played a role a few months and a few years ago. As far as I know, and as I said yesterday, the countries that imposed range limitations have long since abandoned these requirements,” Merz said during a press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Turku.

“In this respect, yesterday in Berlin, I described something that has been happening for months: namely, that Ukraine has the right to use the weapons it receives, even beyond its own borders, against military targets on Russian territory."

Speaking at a forum on May 26, Merz said that “there are no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons delivered to Ukraine” imposed by Germany, the U.S., the U.K., or France.

“This means that Ukraine can now defend itself, for example, by attacking military positions in Russia,” the chancellor added. “Until recently, it couldn’t do that, and apart from very few exceptions, it hadn’t done so either."

Ukraine has previously received long-range missiles from the U.S., the U.K., and France — including ATACMS, Storm Shadow, and SCALP — but was initially permitted to deploy them only against Russian military forces in occupied Ukrainian territories.

Only in late 2024, the Biden administration and other allies eased the restrictions, allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russian military targets on Russian territory.

Merz’s comments on May 26 caused some confusion as to whether he was referring to a newly announced policy, drawing both praise and rebuke. Ralf Stegner, a politician from Merz’s coalition partner, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), told the media the move was “unhelpful” and called instead for intensifying diplomatic efforts.

In turn, a former German defense minister and ex-leader of Merz’s CDU party, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, praised Merz for his comments.

Merz’s latest statement in Turku indicates that his earlier comment referred to the decision taken in late 2024 rather than a new policy. German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil seemingly confirmed this, saying at a press conference that no new decision has been made “beyond what the previous government has done."

Before becoming chancellor, Merz signaled he would overturn the ban of his predecessor, Olaf Scholz, on the delivery of Germany’s Taurus cruise missiles, capable of striking targets at a distance of 500 kilometers (300 miles). He has not confirmed whether he intends to deliver the missiles since taking office.

Why Trump needs to follow through and trigger the ‘downfall of Russia’

Despite months of resisting President Donald Trump’s peace process, the U.S. has yet to take a single concrete step to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into ending his full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Kyiv IndependentOleksii Kovalenko

Russia changes drone tactics to bypass Ukraine’s air defense, Air Force says

The Russian military has modified its tactics for launching attack drones against Ukraine in order to bypass air defenses, Ukraine’s Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said in an interview with RBC Ukraine published on May 27.

Russia has been ramping up its drone production to launch ever-greater strikes against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The night of May 26 marked the most extensive drone attack of the full-scale war, reportedly involving 355 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys.

Russia’s new tactic is to launch the drones at high altitudes, more than 2 kilometers (1.4 miles) above the ground, and keep changing the drones' routes. Then, the drones swoop down directly onto the target, Ihnat said.

“At this altitude, they become more visible to our radars, but remain out of reach of small arms, heavy machine guns, and mobile fire teams,” the spokesperson explained.

Russian forces have also been conducting simultaneous group raids on the same residential area or facility, as well as using unmanned simulator drones called Parodiya (“a parody” in English), increasing pressure on Ukraine’s air defense systems.

Recent Russian drone attacks comprised roughly 60% of attack drones and 40% of Parodiya decoys, according to Ihnat.

Russia has been deploying Iranian-made Shaheds and their domestically-produced copies, Gerans, to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses in massive swarm attacks, allowing more destructive ballistic and cruise missiles to slip through.

The Economist previously reported that Russia uses Telegram messaging app bots to control its attack drones, ensuring real-time flight data and footage feed for human operators. The new control algorithm was revealed in a note hidden inside one of the Russian drones, possibly left behind by a “sympathetic Russian engineer,” according to the media outlet.

Ukraine’s sky shield is increasingly stretched thin as Western air defense supplies are running out. An undisclosed source told Le Monde that Ukraine has run out of ammunition for its two SAMP/T air defense batteries, while the Crotale short-range anti-aircraft systems have not received new missiles for a year and a half.

It remains unclear how many U.S.-designed Patriot interceptors, which are key in intercepting Russian ballistic missiles, are left in Ukraine’s stockpiles, as the Trump administration is yet to approve any new military aid packages.

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