CIA chief makes unannounced Moscow visit amid Ukraine drone strikes on Russian logistics hubs

ADF neutralizes 134 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine overnight Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 134 of the 162 drones with which Russian forces attacked Ukraine from the evening of August 25.

ukrinform · about 1 hour ago

⚡ NEWSUkraine Drone Strike on Russian Retailer WildberriesUkraine has conducted a drone strike against Russias largest online retailer, Wildberries. This marks a recurring escalation in asymmetric warfare tactics targeting Russian economic infrastructure and logistics networks during the ongoing conflict.📰 #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago

Russian attack hits business in Zaporizhzhia, sparking fire A Russian attack hit a business site in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of 26 August, setting vehicles and a building on fire. A car was also hit in the strike.

ukrpravda · about 2 hours ago

CIA chief visits Russia for meetings, media outlets report CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for meetings with Russian officials, U.S. media ‌outlets reported, citing unnamed sources. The visit would be the first known…

japantoday · about 2 hours ago

Russias Amazon Wildberries comes under Ukraine attack again Russias biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has once again been attacked in a drone strike by Ukraine.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

Major Russian oil refinery in flames after drone strike, locals say #UkraineMajor Russian oil refinery in ...

mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago

Day 1,645 of the full scale invasion has begun Estimated russian losses from February 24, 2022 to August 26, 2026 of the russian all-out war against Ukraine, according to the General Staff of #Ukraine🔷 Yesterday 1,450 enemy, killed or wounded

mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

Fire breaks out at one of Wildberries main warehouses in Russia after drone attack – video A fire broke out at a key Wildberries logistics centre in Kotovsk, Russias Tambov Oblast, following a drone attack. Russian authorities have not officially confirmed the incident.

ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago

Three Russian agents sentenced to 15 years for directing enemy attacks in Donetsk region Three Russian agents who directed Russian missile, bomb, and drone strikes against the Donetsk region have each been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

ukrinform · about 3 hours ago

Ukraine Enters Service With First Jet-Powered Drone InterceptorThe Alexa Spatium, a domestically built jet-powered UAV, joins Ukraine defense arsenal to counter Russia Geran drone fleet amid growing air threats. #DefenseTech #DroneInterceptor #JetDrone #Ukraine

mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago

KYIV INDEPENDENT: US asked Ukraine to refrain from striking Moscow during CIA chiefs visit, source says "They dont believe in the strength of (Russian President Vladimir) Putins air defenses," the source said. #Ukraine

mastodon bot · about 5 hours ago

⚡️Update: Ukrainian drones target Moscow again after CIA directors visit, mayor claims. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported on Aug. 26 that 10 drones had been shot down en route to the capital, hours after CIA Director John Ratcliffe had left the city.

bluesky_Kyiv Independent · about 5 hours ago

U.S. asks Ukraine to suspend strikes on Russia during CIA Directors Moscow visit – Axios The United States asked Ukraine to suspend strikes against Russia while CIA Director John Ratcliffe was visiting Moscow.

ukrinform · about 5 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed three secret decrees following an unannounced visit to Moscow by U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe, according to the legal information portal. #Russia #US

mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago

KYIV POST: US Asked Ukraine Not to Strike Moscow, St. Petersburg During CIA Chiefs Visit Washington asked Kyiv to temporarily halt strikes on Moscow and St. Petersburg during CIA Director John Ratcliffes visit to Russia, Ukrainian officials confirmed. #Ukraine #NorthAmerica #World

mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago

KYIV POST: Fedorov Says Ukraine Risks Slowly Losing War Without Urgent Changes Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine risks gradually losing the war unless Kyiv urgently changes strategy and scales new military technologies. #Ukraine

mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Mystery as military plane carrying CIA director leaves Moscow after short visit Flightradar 24 tracked the plane leaving Moscow on Tuesday

independent · about 6 hours ago

#Japan Japans Ministry of Defense has started planning a new close-range air defense system called the Close Range Air Defense System (CRADS) to counter small drones, combining missiles, an automatic cannon, and a laser on a single self-propelled platform. CRADS is planned to be introduced into service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and will complement the Type 93 air defense systems already in service. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender | 💬 Chat room

telegram_OSINTdefender · about 6 hours ago

Russian jet drone strikes Kharkiv, leaving two injured A Russian jet-powered drone struck Kharkivs Osnovianskyi district, injuring two people and damaging private homes and vehicles.

ukrinform · about 7 hours ago

CIA Director visits Russia for meetings U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled toMoscow on Tuesday for meetings with Russian officials, U.S. media outlets reported, citing unnamed sources. The visit would be the first known visit to the Russian capital by a U.S. spy chief since Ratcliffes predecessor, William Burns, held talks with Vladimir Putin in November 2021. About three months after […]

cyprus mail · about 7 hours ago

Zelenskyy comments on possible support from Ukraine in event of Russian attack on Baltic states Zelenskyy said NATO allies should defend Estonia and other Baltic states if Russia attacks, saying that Ukraine itself is not a member of the alliance.

ukrpravda · about 7 hours ago

WSJ learns likely reason for CIA directors visit to Moscow CIA Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Russia because US intelligence had gathered information indicating that Moscow was making early preparations for a possible military mobilisation.

ukrpravda · about 7 hours ago

🔴 BREAKINGEscalation of Russia-Ukraine Energy Infrastructure AttacksRussia and Ukraine are intensifying attacks on each others energy infrastructure. As Ukrainian forces strike Russian oil refineries, Russia has retaliated by targeting Ukraines fuel distribution network, specifically petrol pumps. Fuel companies are advising customers to minimize time...📰 #OilEnergy #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · about 7 hours ago

📰 Update from Ukraine | Big Escalation is up to Happen | CIA Director visits Moscow to Stop Putin🔗 #RussianInvasion #RussianWar #Ukraine

mastodon bot · about 7 hours ago

The Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan stated that the Condensate refinery in the West Kazakhstan Region will process Russian oil and supply fuel to the Russian Federation. Up to 70 of the produced gasoline and diesel is planned for export to Russia, with the remaining 30 staying in Kazakhstans domestic market. According to Akkenzhenov, a corresponding agreement with the Russian side has already been reached, and he sees no obstacles to the deliveries, as the plants owner is not under sanctions.

telegram_WarTranslated · about 7 hours ago

⚡️🇺🇸🇷🇺 ‐ The Kremlin denied it held talks with CIA Director John Ratcliffe or any other U.S. envoys, according to al-Jazeera, saying no talks were planned. U.S. media, meanwhile, claim Washington alerted Ukraine to refrain from strikes during the visit. This would be, if confirmed, the first high-level visit from Trump officials to Russia since January last year. @GeoPWatch

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 7 hours ago

🇺🇦❌🇷🇺 - Ongoing large scale Ukrainian drone attack targeting Moscow and southern Russian regions. @GeoPWatch

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 7 hours ago

Ukrainian forces resume strikes on Russias Wildberries amid reported attack in Tambov Oblast #UkraineUkrainian forces resume strike...

mastodon bot · about 8 hours ago

🇺🇸🇺🇦❌ 🇷🇺- CIA Director Ratcliffe reportedly gave Russia an ultimatum over recent drone attacks on NATO territory and recent escalated attacks on Ukraine. @GeoPWatch

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 8 hours ago

Ukrainian officials reportedly confirm that Washington asked Ukraine not to attack Moscow and St Petersburg during CIA chiefs visit Washington asked Kyiv to suspend attacks on Moscow and St Petersburg during CIA Director John Ratcliffes reported visit to Russia.

ukrpravda · about 8 hours ago