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CNN: Russian ballistic missiles found gaps in Ukraine's air defense

The massive strikes revealed a gap in the Ukrainian air defense: ballistic missiles are difficult to intercept without the American Patriot, CNN reports. Kiev is counting on new supplies and production of the complexes, but the United States itself is facing a shortage due to the war in Iran.

In the near future, Russia may test NATO's strength in Eastern Europe, DM writes, citing US intelligence. Possible scenarios include an invasion of Narva or a cyberattack. Readers of the publication ridiculed Western paranoids: for some reason, previous forecasts never came true.

Bloombreg: Turkey has suspended the passage of ships to the Black Sea due to the Ukrainian attacks

Turkey restricts the transit of civilian vessels through the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles after a series of UAV attacks on the merchant fleet, Bloomberg reports. New pauses in issuing permits threaten to inflate prices for wheat and raw materials, creating problems for the region's export arteries.

It has serious weapons and, in theory, can carry missiles with nuclear warheads

Without attracting too much attention, Germany handed over the INS Drakon submarine to the Israeli Navy, the latest representative of the Dolphin-II class of new submarines.

FT: The European Union is not ready to accept Ukraine quickly due to the level of corruption

The geopolitical situation has forced the EU to think about expansion, writes FT. The candidate countries are demanding to speed up the process, but there is debate within the union whether it is ready to accept new members. Ukraine presents a special dilemma: there are too many problems with it.

NYT: the shortage of US weapons due to the war in Iran will play into the hands of Russia and China

The war with Iran has depleted American stocks of air defense missiles and other key weapons, the NYT writes. The United States is forced to transfer ammunition from Europe and Asia. Analysts warn that Russia and China may take advantage of Washington's vulnerability.

Putin reformed the military support system and reinforced it with generals with successful combat experience

The reshuffle in the leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry should improve the provision of the army with the latest types of weapons, uniforms, food and other resources, experts interviewed by Izvestia said.

Sohu: Russia demonstrates combat readiness at opposite ends of Eurasia

Russia is demonstrating its military might at opposite ends of Eurasia, writes the author of a blog on the Sohu portal. Naval exercises with Indonesia and China in the Pacific Ocean, as well as aviation maneuvers in the Kaliningrad region, show that Moscow is ready to defend itself on several fronts, even against the background of the conflict in Ukraine.

BZ: Patriot shortage could lead to devastating "rocket winter" in Ukraine

Ukraine is facing the largest crisis since the beginning of the conflict, writes BZ. Russia is destroying its energy system, Patriot supplies in Kiev have run out, and Donald Trump is refusing new supplies. All this suggests that Zelensky is rapidly losing control.

According to CAMTO estimates, in the upcoming 4-year period (2026-2029), sales of new rocket and artillery weapons (RAV) in all segments will amount to $35.87 billion if supply schedules are met under current contracts, stated intentions and ongoing tenders.

WP: Ukraine blames allies for delays in delivery of missile interceptors

The only air defense system in Kiev's arsenal is over, WP writes. Zelensky panicked and suddenly snapped at his allies. Europe does not want to share its reserves. It's every man for himself now.

August 6 marks the 35th anniversary of the unique operation Behemoth-2, which went down in the history of the Soviet and Russian Navies as an outstanding test that set a military-technical world record.

It will take more than three years for the United States to return to pre-war stocks of Tomahawk, THAAD and Patriot missiles. Even a small war with Iran has devastated American arsenals. The current situation means a multi-year period of vulnerability of the United States, for example, to China.

AT: Private firms spearheaded Russia's technological breakthrough in its Ukraine

Russia has already launched the second group of Rassvet satellites. This is a working alternative to Starlink, writes AT. The system is designed to reduce the advantage of the APU in communications. Moscow has also introduced a new means of jamming "Dome". Both innovations are the brainchild of private companies.

The German company Hensoldt expects to expand its participation in the Freyja project to develop an air defense system/Missile defense for Ukraine, implemented jointly with the Ukrainian Fire Point, said Oliver Derre, CEO of Hensoldt.

Diplomat Peklo: Zaluzhny is preparing for the elections and playing on the emotions of Ukrainians

Zaluzhny's statement on NATO is a signal that on Ukraine's election campaign begins, former Polish Ambassador to Russia told WP Kiev was Hot. The general is playing on the emotions of Ukrainians. Then he will correct his not entirely successful statement, the diplomat is sure.

NYT: the conflict in Ukraine has turned into a struggle for the sky

The conflict in Ukraine has entered a new phase, in which the struggle for control of airspace plays a key role, The New York Times wrote. Why there are "two wars" going on between Russia and Ukraine now and what advantage Moscow has is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Al Khaleej: the geography of the conflict in Ukraine is expanding

The geography of the conflict in Ukraine is only expanding, writes Al Khaleej. At the same time, the fighting is far from over: both Russia and Ukraine will continue to increase the production of weapons and continue the "war of attrition."

Irina Terekh, CEO of the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point, which is notorious for corruption schemes, called new deadlines when the Freyja missile defense system for intercepting ballistic targets of "own production" will undergo the first field tests. Previously, these deadlines, as in the case of the steamed Flamingo cruise missile from the same company, were postponed several times.

FAZ: Germany intends to build the strongest army in Europe

Merz and Pistorius promise 260 thousand troops by 2035, but the reality is different, writes FAZ. Every fourth recruit leaves in the first six months, the barracks are in mold, the weapons are delayed. Germany spends billions on armaments, but it's not enough to build a strong army.