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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1259: Ukraine's special forces eliminate eight Russian companies in single rear operation - Euromaidan Press

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1259: Ukraine’s special forces eliminate eight Russian companies in single rear operation

Panama has blacklisted aging Russian tankers over 15 years old, dealing a major blow to Moscow’s shadow oil fleet operations.

06/08/2025

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Russia refuses to end war, even after losing 267,460 troops in 2025 alone. Russia’s war machine is breaking down, with 1.058 million troops, 11,071 tanks, and 421 aircraft destroyed since February 2022.

It launched one salvo and disappeared in flames: Ukrainian drones make rare kill of Russian TOS‑1A (video). The rare TOS‑1A thermobaric missile launcher tried to hide after firing, but its heat trail betrayed it to the sky.

Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Netherlands sent American weapons worth $1 billion to Kyiv in two days. The new PURL initiative accelerates arms deliveries, reinforcing Kyiv’s frontline with vital US-made firepower.

Most Germans say they won’t fight for their homeland, while Russia launches $1,1 trillion rearment program since Soviet Union. Despite German intelligence warning of Kremlin provocations, a majority of Germans still say they won’t take up arms to defend their country.

Hindustan Times: Ukraine found India-linked electronics in Russia’s Shahed drones. Ukrainian investigators tracked Indian-assembled tech in Shahed 136 drones attacking civilian areas.

Netherlands becomes first NATO country to buy US Patriot missiles for Ukraine. The Dutch government has allocated €500 million to fund US-made Patriot missile systems and components for Ukraine—marking a first among NATO allies.

Finland rejects NATO’s new procurement tool for Ukraine. While NATO rallies billions for Ukraine, Helsinki charts its own course — arming Kyiv without joining the club.

“War is already at our doorstep”: NATO accelerates military aid for Ukraine. NATO wants to ensure Ukraine receives air defense systems precisely when they are needed most.

India holds up mirror to West: Stop your Russian oil deals before demanding ours. Under pressure from the US, India insists its energy strategy is economic necessity, not political choice, and calls out Western double standards.

‘It’s not safe to return’: Ukrainian refugees face work permit limbo in US. Communities that embraced displaced Ukrainians now worry about their legal futures, CBS reports.

Thousands of lives are at stake this week as Washington holds key to peace, says Zelenskyy’s top aide. Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Andrii Yermak argued that decisive US action, targeting Russia’s energy and financial arteries, can bring Vladimir Putin’s war to an end.

Lozova’s worst drone strike: Russia kills railway worker, injures teenagers. Moscow’s overnight barrage on the civilian city included 46 kamikaze drones and a ballistic missile.

Kremlin’s oil revenues drop by nearly 33% — but Trump’s sanctions threaten even more pain. With oil and gas revenues down 27%, the Kremlin braces for fresh US measures targeting not only Moscow but also its energy partners.

Ukraine wins historic $5 billion award against Russia—and Europe starts making Moscow pay it. For the first time, Ukraine’s $5 billion arbitration victory is being enforced as Austria confiscates Russian property worth €120 million.

Cold “space” war: China-Russia race to install nuclear reactor on moon and establish “restricted zones” for US. In response, NASA is accelerating its own nuclear power program for the Moon. A recent directive sets a tight timeline: a program leader must be appointed within 30 days.

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