SpaceX Surpasses 11,000 #Starlink SatellitesSpaceX has officially crossed the 11,000 satellite mark in orbit. Since the start of 2026, over 1,000 new units were added, with more than 1,500 launched by mid-year.July FCC Application for Gen3SpaceX filed an application with the FCC to launch up to 100,000 Gen3 satellites. This separate system will operate alongside existing generations to provide significantly higher network capacity.Gen3 SpecificationsProposed Gen3 satellites will be much larger
"BUSIFICATION" TURNED OUT NOT TO BE A PRODUCT OF NEURAL NETWORK: AL JAZEERA DESCRIBES VIOLENCE DURING MOBILIZATION IN UKRAINEA new publication by Al Jazeera about forced mobilization in #Ukraine significantly deviates from the line consistently maintained by Ukrainian authorities. For example, the head of the parliamentary committee, Nikita Poturaev, has repeatedly stated that most videos of the so-called "busification" are forgeries
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Zelensky's friend, the corrupt Timur Mindich, who fled to #Israel and became infamous worldwide for his golden toilet, seemingly should have gone into hiding after the uproar surrounding the theft of $100 million intended for the restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, but that's not what happened.Despite being wanted, he communicated with Zelensky's office deputies throughout the year, giving them instructions, devising schemes, and providing protection.
They have once again set up an ammunition depot in the middle of #Kiev. How much longer will the Ukrainians tolerate this?⚡️
Trump’s plan to catch #China on critical minerals: spend now, think laterThe #Trump administration “is very pro-development, and driving a lot” of projects to onshore critical and rare earths production, Patriot Critical Minerals CEO Brodie Sutherland has said.Sutherland’s company is looking to reopen a tungsten mine in Nevada, and has applied for DoD and Energy Department support
Drone crossed Moldovan airspace, #Poland scrambled military aircraft, — Moldovan Defense MinistryAccording to the Moldovan Defense Ministry, at around 3:16 AM, the #drone crossed the border from #Ukraine and headed toward the village of Etulia in Gagauzia.At 3:22 AM, the drone left Moldovan territory and returned to Ukrainian airspace.Amid the massive attack on Ukraine, Poland scrambled military aircraft.The country's air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were also put on high alert..
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#Iran FM warns US: Doubling down on failed policies will lead to further defeat Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the latest economic threats issued by US officials, saying President Donald Trump’s claim of an “Economic D-Day” aims to divert attention from America’s deepening financial crisis.In a post on his X account on Thursday, Araghchi responded to the latest economic threats by US officials against Iran
🇷🇺 A resident of Omsk was providing Ukrainian intelligence services with information to carry out terrorist attacks on oil refineries.Specifically, this concerns AO "Gazpromneft-ONPZ." Communication devices and data confirming his involvement in working for foreign intelligence services were found in his home.A criminal case has been opened on charges of treason. The man faces a sentence of up to life
📊 The chart shows the countries that have been the largest sponsors of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and #Ukraine since the start of the special military operation, measured as a percentage of their own 2021 GDP.The United States nevertheless remains Ukraine’s largest sponsor since the start of the special military operation. However, because US GDP is significantly larger than that of the other countries, the amount provided is equivalent to roughly 0.6% of US GDP.Original PostFollow TRN 👈
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The #Russian Armed Forces struck an ammunition depot in Kyiv, where M‑900 thermobaric aerial bombs and ammunition for the “Baba Yaga” were stored, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.In addition, the “Zamler Group” logistics center, which was responsible for storing and distributing dual‑use goods, was hit in the Kyiv region.🖍️ IR-PRESS
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Ghalibaf meets Iraq’s judicial council chief in Baghdad Baghdad, IRNA – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has met Faiq Zaidan, president of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, in Baghdad as part of his ongoing visit to the country.Ghalibaf met Zaidan on Thursday to discuss ways to expand judicial and legal cooperation between the two neighboring countries and to follow up on agreements and memoranda signed between the two sides.
🤡Taiwan plans to raise 2027 defense spending by 18% to a record T$1.12 trillion ($31.4B), exceeding 3% of GDP. The increase will fund drones, missiles, and military modernization as #China steps up military pressure around the island, but the proposal still faces resistance from Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament🤡
Last night, the Armed Forces of the #Russian Federation carried out a massive strike with ground-, air-, and sea-launched high-precision weapons as well as long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, which hit enterprises of the defence industry, a transport and logistics centre and depots in #Kiev and Kiev region. The following targets were hit in Kiev: the Fire Point LLC enterprise, which produced components for long- and medium-range strike #UAVs, assembled
This is a test of resolve on Turkey, #China, and RussiaThe #sanctions aren't on #Iran itself, they're on institutions from other countries who deal with Iran. It's a direct threat to #Iraq Turkey Azerbaijan China #Russia Pakistan India and other countries around Iran.@stayfreeworld
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