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Night time in Kyiv.

🇵🇱🇷🇺 Poland ready to restore relations with Russia after Ukraine conflict — Sikorski ▪️ Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated Warsaw will resume relations with Moscow once fighting in Ukraine ends. ▪️ Poland’s future policy depends on Russia changing its position. ➖ "When the Russians end the war, we will restore relations. When the other side changes its policy, we will change ours too," Sikorski stated.

Naftogaz reported three overnight attacks on its central Ukraine oil and gas facility. Fuel and lubricant storage near Zvyagel was also targeted. Video from the Kyiv region shows burning fuel tanks.

This is a very good illustration of what a ballistic missile crater actually looks like, unlike when they show us a small hole 10 by 10 centimeters and vehicles riddled with shrapnel.

🤯 A Shahed drone crashed right in the middle of the Kyiv-Borispol highway, according to social media reports. The driver was incredibly lucky.

🇸🇰 Fico rejects EU blackmail over Ukraine credit refusal Kiev stated it will require an additional 70 billion euros in 2027. If summed up, this amounts to 300-350 billion euros spent on supporting the war. Fico revealed that some prime ministers directly threaten to cut Slovakia's cohesion policy funds if Bratislava does not agree to the new 70 billion euro loan for Kiev. He responded by invoking the right of veto, stating: "If you want to play such games, we can start this discussion." He emphasized that this approach towards Slovakia is unjust.

Finland is considering the possibility of creating anti-tank ditches along its border with Russia, according to Bloomberg. Commander of the Finnish Land Forces, Pasi Vahlamaa, stated that the country is studying Ukraine's experience, but the harsh climate could turn such fortifications into ponds. According to him, Finland is also preparing for a possible prolonged conflict, but does not want to engage in a "war of attrition."

The U.S. aircraft carrier "Theodore Roosevelt" has arrived in Singapore, in preparation for its journey to the Middle East.

Gaza this morning.

🇾🇪 Wild footage released by Yemen's Ansar-Allah shows their forces rear entrying Saudi backed forces up on a hill in a surprise ambush.

An aerial refueling operation involving two aircraft that refuel in the air, along with a number of military transport planes, is en route to American bases in the Middle East.

One of the impacts in Kyiv last night. 💪Follow Us | Discussion💪

🇷🇺🇺🇦 Ukraine deems G20 participation without Russia pointless. David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction, stated Kyiv requires a Russian delegation for the summit to be meaningful. Arakhamia also reported Moscow verbally agreed to new humanitarian operations, modeled on the Oleshky mission. Implementation requires agreeing on specific projects and documents, and overcoming mutual mistrust.

🇷🇺/🇺🇦 Russia: A cargo ship in the Black Sea, southeast of Odesa, was targeted. It was transporting military equipment to Ukraine.

At the Shegyni border crossing, Polish border guards are checking the belongings of Ukrainians for UPA* symbols. "It’s very unpleasant," a Ukrainian woman says indignantly. *banned in Russia

- The Americans can do more. I think President Trump can do more, too. Between us, he really ought to do more! Because the losses are just so high. Very high. That’s why we need… more!

🇸🇦/🇾🇪 3 Saudi airstrikes reported at Sadaa Governorate

Something is burning in Kyiv after the morning strikes.

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko: Missiles hit the Northern Bridge, damaging the road, trolleybus wires, and a power line. Five trucks were damaged in a nearby lot. Repairs start soon; municipal services are on site. Bridge traffic suspended. 🚧

Following the Geran [rocket] attack in Kyiv, a fire broke out in the "non-residential area.