Russia Invades Ukraine. Again
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A Russian Geran-2 drone struck Copanca, Moldova, on the night of July 12 to 13. The Moldovan Ministry of Defense (MoD) reported on July 13 that a Russian Geran-2 (the Russian-produced version of an Iranian Shahed-136) drone crashed and exploded in Copanca, roughly 25 kilometers from the Moldovan-Ukrainian border, after the Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace during strikes against Odesa Oblast.[8] Russian drones or drone debris have crashed onto Moldovan territory over 20 times and onto Romanian territory at least 30 times since February 2022.[9]
Increasingly frequent Russian drone incursions into European and NATO airspace indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin has adopted a reckless policy that accepts the risk of Russian drones entering European and NATO airspace as an acceptable consequence of his strikes in Ukraine. Russia’s acceptance of such risks underscores the need for European and NATO states to consider negotiating possible air defense agreements with Ukraine as a matter of self-defense against Russian drone strikes against NATO countries, regardless of whether the Russian drone incursions are accidental or intentional.
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive
-campaign-assessment-july-13-2026/
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Zelenskyy wants FREYJA flying within 12 months. Ten nations just joined European Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition for first time
Zelenskyy told the first meeting of the European Anti-Ballistic Coalition that Ukraine is finishing its interceptor and hopes to see FREYJA working within 12 months.
By Olena Mukhina | July 13, 2026
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/07/13/zelenskyy-wants-freyja-flying-w
ithin-12-months-ten-nations-just-joined-european-anti-ballistic-missile-coalition-for-first-time/
Ukraine is finishing its own anti-ballistic missile. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the first meeting of the European Anti-Ballistic Coalition that Ukraine will contribute a missile to FREYJA, a joint European missile defense system.
Ten countries have joined the Coalition — Ukraine, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Spain — along with representatives of NATO, the European Union, and leading European defense companies.
"Ukraine can provide its part — the anti-ballistic missile. We are now completing work on it. Others have radar and other critical components. It is important that we combine our efforts," he said.
Four days ago, Zelenskyy told journalists that eight countries might join. Zelenskyy coordinated positions with French President Emmanuel Macron in a call before the meeting.
Zelenskyy set a timeline for his expectations for the new air defense missile.
"I hope that within the next 12 months we will see FREYJA in operation," he revealed.
Zelenskyy divides work: Ukraine builds missile, partners build rest
Europe needs a modern, reliable, and more affordable system of protection against ballistic missiles, and partner countries are capable of building one together, Zelenskyy claimed.
He argued FREYJA should receive political support as a joint European initiative aimed at strengthening the security of the entire continent.
The division of labor Zelenskyy described aligns with the program's technical structure. Freya recycles a Soviet S-300 interceptor and relies on a German infrared seeker co-developed with Diehl Defense, and Kyiv munitions firm Fire Point is transforming its FP-7 ballistic missile into an air-defense missile under the initiative.
Radars and command systems come from partners. The Ukrainian company Fire Point aims to begin serial production in August 2026, building airframes and storing them until German seekers arrive.
Demand is rising faster than supply
Russia is betting on ballistic strikes against Ukrainian cities, and the missile programs of Russia, Iran, and North Korea are compounding the global threat.
Europe has all the technological preconditions to become a world leader in producing modern anti-ballistic systems without political dependence on other states, he said.
Russia produces roughly 800 ballistic missiles a year, compared with about 600 American PAC-3 interceptors, and a single Iskander can require two or three interceptors to bring down. Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported an 89% interception rate against Russian air threats in June but only 40% against ballistic missiles.
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This sounds like science fiction, as unlikely as Putin achieving victory within a year, but maybe Putin has a secret plan, and maybe Ukraine has one, too:
Can Ukraine's FREYJA air defense system protect Europe from Russian missiles? Expert explains
What does it have in common with Israel's Iron Dome?
By Lev Shevchenko and Daryna Vialko | Tue, July 14, 2026 – 17:50
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/comment/can-ukraine-s-freyja-air-defense-sy
stem-protect-1784040009.html
Europe is developing the FREYJA air defense system based on Fire Point technology. It will combine European radars and sensors with cost-effective Ukrainian interceptor missiles, stated aviation expert and defense industry development director Anatolii Khrapchynskyi in a comment to RBC-Ukraine.
Khrapchynskyi said FREYJA should not be viewed as a conventional air defense system consisting only of a launcher, radar, and command post. According to him, it is a large-scale integration architecture designed to unify the defense capabilities of European countries and Ukraine.
The concept behind FREYJA is to combine a wide range of European sensors, radar systems, and guidance technologies with affordable Ukrainian interceptor missiles developed by Fire Point.
"In practice, this approach makes it possible to create a unified pan-European shield similar to Israel's Iron Dome and completely rethink how the continent's airspace is defended," Khrapchynskyi said.
How FREYJA differs from conventional air defense systems
Unlike traditional air defense systems such as SAMP/T, which are limited to their standard physical components, including a launcher, radar, and reloading vehicle, FREYJA operates as a higher-level integration platform, the expert explained.
The system connects dozens of separate air defense assets into a single intelligent network. This enables a shift from simply responding to incoming attacks to proactively countering threats. The platform can predict a threat's trajectory in advance, instantly assess the level of danger, and deploy the most effective interceptor available in the integrated network.
"This project not only makes rational use of Europe's existing defense resources but also addresses the critical shortage of air defense capabilities," Khrapchynskyi said. Through Fire Point's technology, Ukraine is offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive foreign interceptor missiles. This would allow both Ukraine and its European partners to build their own air defense capabilities and protect their skies without relying entirely on imported systems.
Earlier, it was reported that FREYJA could become operational by the end of 2026. The FP-7.x interceptor missile designed for FREYJA is made of composite materials and is capable of reaching speeds of 1,500-2,000 meters per second. The missile is 7.25 meters long, has a range of up to 200 kilometers, and carries a warhead weighing up to 150 kilograms.
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THGR, if the F-35 is so awesome, why does it need an upgrade?
Wow, Ok. Think computer and then see if you can understand that upgrades are newer more advanced technology. The jet was designed to do this. It continually improves.
And another thing I think you've missed comrade. The Russians are focusing on taking ground, be it a little at a time. The Ukrainians are not trying to take land; they are focused on killing a thousand Russians a day. Get it?
So, Ukrainians are killers?
Well. They're not doing a very good job.
AFA "upgrades" are concerned: You haven't addressed the fact that the F-35 still has hundreds of flaws. Literally hundreds. Seven are CRITICAL. I'll bet you dollars to donuts the "upgrade" isn't an upgrade, it's a FIX.
Looking at all the weapons we gave Ukraine - Javelins, Abrams tanks, Strykers, M113 APCs, Patriot systems, HIMARS, Bradleys, F16s, M777 artillery and rounds, radars etc etc... the one thing that stayed in the fight longest was the HIMARS.
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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger
"Is the F-35 the Most Successful Fighter in History?
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is widely regarded as the most advanced and successful stealth fighter program in history, despite its high cost, delays, and controversies 19FortyFive+1.
Why It’s Considered the Most Successful
Unmatched technological capability: The F-35 is the world’s first supersonic stealth aircraft and the most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter ever built JSF. It integrates advanced sensor fusion, stealth design, and multirole combat capability in a single platform.
Global adoption: As of 2026, over 1,340 F-35s have been built, with more than 880 in service worldwide Wikipedia. It is operated by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, plus allies such as the UK, Italy, Japan, Australia, and Israel, and is being procured by multiple other NATO and non-NATO countries Wikipedia.
Versatility: The F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C variants cover conventional takeoff, short takeoff/vertical landing, and carrier-based operations, making it adaptable to diverse missions Wikipedia.
Operational dominance: In terms of production numbers, combat experience, and technological breadth, it surpasses contemporaries like the F-22 Raptor, J-20, and Su-57 19FortyFive.."
Here you go dummy...Something else; for every Ukrainian soldier who dies, 8 Russians do.
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Air defense missile shortage
One of Ukraine's biggest challenges remains the shortage of missiles for Patriot air defense systems, which can intercept ballistic missiles.
Against this backdrop, Russia increasingly uses ballistic missiles during its large-scale air attacks. During several recent strikes, Ukraine's air defenses failed to intercept any ballistic missiles.
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/comment/will-ukraine-get-300-patriot-missil
es-by-1784037100.html
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Ukrainian Drone Sinks Russian FSB Patrol Ship Involved in 2018 Kerch Strait Attack
In brief: Ukraine says it destroyed the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) patrol vessel Izumrud near Russia’s Novorossiysk using a naval drone. The ship was previously involved in Russia’s 2018 seizure of Ukrainian naval vessels and sailors in the Kerch Strait.
by Kyiv Post | July 14, 2026, 5:56 pm
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/80257
Recent operation
On Tuesday, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) said they struck 11 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, bringing the total number of ships reportedly hit during Operation MoLoChKa [Dairy] to 116 in nine days.
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I see you're dabbling in QAnon type bullshit again.
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UPDATE: The Lindsey Graham Timeline Does Not Work… He Died in Kyiv
12 July 2026 by Larry C. Johnson 289 Comments
Let’s follow the timeline. According to the official story: 911 call from his DC residence at 8:30pm ET on July 11 for suspected cardiac arrest. He “died at home.”
This is total bullshit!
So let’s go thru the timeline. Lindsey departed Dulles International Airport at around 0700 local on July 9 — the flight from Dulles to Warsaw is 9 hours. He took the overnight train that departed Warsaw at 18:15 hours local on July 9th and arrived in Kyiv between 09:45–10:45 local on July 10th.
So Lindsey Graham arrives in Kyiv by 11 am Friday morning. He meets with Zelensky and tours a drone factory. Then we are asked to believe that he returns to Washington, DC after spending less than 24 hours on the ground. Again, I call bullshit!!
The earliest train back to Warsaw departs Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi at 07:40–08:00 on the 11th and arrives Przemysl Glówny in the afternoon (~17:00–18:00). That is at least nine hours. That would make it roughly 1100 hours in Washington, DC. Let’s assume he has an hour to get to the airport and the plane takes off at 1900 hours local from Poland, which is 1200 hours in Washington. The flight going west takes 10 hours… This means the earliest the plane could have landed at Dulles is 2200 hours on the 11th. That is 2 ½ hours after Graham reportedly died at home.
I emphasize that the normal travel to Kyiv by members of Congress, members of NATO and the EU, and even Joe Biden is to take a plane to Poland and then hop a train to Kyiv. It is, normally, at least a 20 hour trip. In order for Senator Graham to have arrived at home by 2000 hours local in Washington, DC, he would have had to depart from Kyiv at 0700 hours local Ukraine. I have been unable to find any schedule that shows a train departing Kyiv at that hour.
https://sonar21.com/the-lindsey-graham-timeline-does-not-work-he-died-
in-kyiv/
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tick tock tick tock...
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7 Signs Putin Is Losing Control of the System He Built
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Ukraine cuts off Crimea's 'energy bridge' crushing Putin's hopes
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Oh. I'm sure Putin is crushed because some worthless clickbait bullshit Ted saw today while playing with is 2 inch pud.
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