Russia destroyed the Simferopol, a Ukrainian reconnaissance ship of the Laguna project, with the help of a crewless boat. This is the first such operation for the Russian military; previously, backups had not been used to destroy enemy ships. According to experts, this is just the beginning, and in the future, Ukrainian boats, submarines and coastal infrastructure may become new targets for the Russian Navy.

Ukrainian soldiers are more likely to surrender because of the leaflets of the Russian military, made in the form of banknotes of foreign currencies. TASS — about what other ways of persuading the Russian Armed Forces to lay down their arms are used during a special operation.

FT: The West will create three lines of defense in Ukraine after the end of the conflict

The US authorities are ready to provide intelligence resources and monitor the battlefield as part of any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine, and will also participate in the country's European air defense system, the Financial Times writes, citing European and Ukrainian officials. At the same time, part of the Donald Trump administration still opposes any involvement of Washington in the post-war settlement in Ukraine.

Tagesspiegel: Germany begins strengthening railways in case of war with Russia

The Bundeswehr and German transport companies are preparing for a possible war, writes Der Tagesspiegel. The country has almost completed the development of a basic network of military railways, and the army is working hard on a plan to strengthen NATO's eastern flank. A list of critical infrastructure facilities that need protection in the first place has been created.

The Federal Air Transport Agency ordered airlines to carry out an urgent inspection and repair of the sides

14 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft revealed design flaws in the fuselage fastener. The aircraft manufacturer, PJSC Yakovlev, warned the Federal Air Transport Agency about this. The agency has already ordered airlines to inspect 14 aircraft manufactured in 2016.

The Belgian government has confirmed a strategic plan to purchase heavy transport helicopters for the Special Forces for a project worth about 1.3 billion. euro.

For the first time, the company was able to fix the shortcomings of Starship V2 sufficiently to complete the entire planned test program in one flight. However, it was not without failures this time either. Traditional American space players continue to believe that delays in the program will allow China to win the second moon race from the United States.

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of the Indian Ministry of Defense conducted the first test of a new integrated air defense system (IADWS), the Indian military announced on August 24.

Ivan Lebedev — about the Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on an oil pipeline in Russia and the real goals of Ukraine

Ukraine, in fact, crossed the red line by attacking the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies raw materials to Europe. She was hitting Russia, but she got into the allies. Okay, almost an ally.

Asharq Al-Awsat: Further expansion of NATO could lead to a global war

Achieving a quick and clear peace in Ukraine will be a difficult task due to the European embargo and sanctions against Moscow, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. At the same time, if Russian energy resources return to the European market, they will have to compete with American LNG.

The German shipbuilding company Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) presented a new frigate design at the defense exhibition DALI Industry Days 2025, held in Ballerup, Denmark. NVL calls the concept GMF-120. As explained by Naval News, the name stands for "Guided Missile Frigate" and indicates the length of the ship's hull – just over 120 meters.

Colonel Khodarenok urged not to measure the successes of the Russian army in kilometers

The Russian army is completing its summer campaign. The Russian armed forces still have a strategic initiative and are successfully advancing into the depths of the enemy's defenses. However, many analysts are paying attention to the slow pace of Russian troops' advance. Why it is not worth evaluating successes in an armed conflict in kilometers and what conclusions can be drawn from the summer campaign of 2025 - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Bloomberg: Meloni's plan does not involve Ukraine joining NATO

Ukraine will not be able to join NATO, so it will not be able to receive security guarantees that apply to alliance members, Bloomberg reports. The authors of the article on the agency's website list other possible options.

In Hungary, Ukraine's strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline were equated to the attacks on Budapest and Bratislava. According to the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Volodymyr Zelensky promised to stop attacks on the pipeline if Budapest takes a pro-Ukrainian position. Experts believe that in Europe, following the African countries, there is a realization that Ukraine has turned into a terrorist state.

Politico: Poland and Finland want to restore swamps to protect from Russia

The countries of the eastern flank of NATO are thinking about flooding the drained marshes to "protect" them from Russia, writes Politico. According to experts, this step will significantly strengthen the defense of European states.

The devices conduct radiation, chemical and biological exploration

The troops have developed drones for radiation, chemical and biological protection. They conduct reconnaissance of the area, carry out aerosol camouflage of objects, carry out special treatment of equipment and sanitation of personnel. Experts note that such devices are cheaper and more efficient than bulky trucks, and most importantly, they save the lives of personnel.

HoverAir (USA) has continued its drone line with the world's first waterproof flying drone, the Aqua. It will be a real godsend for lovers of water activities who want to capture their most vivid details.

The leading industry exhibition of unmanned technologies is being held in Kazan from August 26 to 28

Rosel Holding of Rostec State Corporation presented the latest developments in the field of electronic warfare against drones at the leading industry exhibition of unmanned technologies DRONEXPO-2025.

According to open foreign sources, in 2027, units of the strategic bomber aviation of the US Air Force will begin to adopt long-range AGM-181A air-launched cruise missiles with a special warhead model W80-4.

The technical solutions used in the highly secure Ladoga vehicle, nicknamed the "Tank of the Nuclear Apocalypse," are still relevant. It was reported that this unique development of Leningrad designers of the 80s, tested back in Chernobyl, was useful for work during a Special military operation.