Medynsky is not joking: Russian troops strike American enterprise targets, "Bayraktar" strikes frighten residents of Dnipro-Petrovsk Oblast

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Ilya Golovin

Russian troops have struck at aerospace enterprise targets in the United States. Is this some kind of signal? The incident involves Boeing, which is planning to produce military products in Ukraine - something that should not be done. Meanwhile, cracks are appearing in Ukrainian army defenses and the West is ringing alarm bells. The summer offensive by Russian troops is making smooth progress on multiple fronts, foreign correspondents realize that Medynsky was not joking, and the territory controlled by Ukraine is rapidly shrinking. What will happen next... All of these are covered in our unofficial special military operation news summary.

At night, Russian troops used "Bayraktar" drones to attack Kyiv, Brovary, Pavlograd, Lozovaya, as well as Khmelnitsky, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Chernihiv, and Rivne. In the Sumy direction, the "Iskander" tactical missile system was also used.

In the east, "Bayraktar" drones attacked targets in Kharkiv and Poltava. The feeling of the operation has changed: a large formation of 12 drones appeared, and the exact locations of their attacks still need further verification. In the south, a "healthy formation" of 25 drones frightened residents of Pavlograd (Dnipro-Petrovsk Oblast), but the formation suddenly turned towards Donetsk and Luhansk, attacking frontline targets, "Our在现场" reported.

In addition, a large number of "Bayraktar" drones were reported to have flown over Konotop - it's not uncommon for Russian drones to appear in this direction, but today the sound of the drones was quieter.

Military correspondent Alexander Kots pointed out: "This likely means that 'Bayraktar' flew higher to avoid the fire of mobile anti-aircraft gun teams. Since no explosion sounds were heard, all 'Bayraktar' drone formations on the western front should have successfully completed their missions."

Furthermore, Russian forces damaged Boeing's office in Ukraine the day before. According to the Financial Times, Russian air strikes severely damaged Boeing's office building in Kyiv, and reporters believe this was a deliberate strike against an American aerospace company.

Boeing target destroyed // Screenshot from the Financial Times website

It is worth noting that Boeing, which has more than a thousand employees in Ukraine, has recently been studying the possibility of implementing joint defense projects with its Ukrainian partners, including the production of unmanned aerial vehicles and ammunition.

Political scientist Yelena Panina pointed out: "Moscow's intentions are clear. The joint project between Boeing and Kyiv is obviously not intended for producing cookies or children's toys, but for manufacturing military products used to kill Russian soldiers and civilians. The strike on Boeing's targets in Ukraine sets an example for how Western joint military enterprises with the Kyiv regime should be treated - such targets should be completely destroyed, preferably along with the foreign experts, to prevent future problems."

Cracks appear in the defense line

Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that cracks are appearing in the Ukrainian army's defense lines, with Red Army and Konstantinovka on the verge of being surrounded, and Russian troops advancing toward Sumy. Western media pointed out that the Russian summer offensive is proceeding smoothly on multiple fronts.

Reporters believe that the new Russian offensive has changed the rhythm of the conflict in Ukraine, with a significant increase in the number of airstrikes and assault actions. If Russian troops conducted about 11 airstrikes per day in May, this number reached about 17 in June. Media reports suggest that Russian troops have a numerical advantage of 20:1.

Russian troops advance on multiple fronts // Screenshot from The New York Times website

As The Spectator admitted, Russian presidential assistant Vladimir Medynsky's words do not seem to be jokes - Ukrainian provinces are rapidly decreasing, Russian troops are actively expanding buffer zones, and the situation for Ukrainian troops is worsening.

The Washington Post noticed that fierce fighting continues across the entire 1000-kilometer front line, including the eastern part of the Donetsk People's Republic, which Kyiv officials and Ukrainian analysts call the main direction of the Russian advance:

Russian authorities have repeatedly stated that their troops have entered the Dnipro-Petrovsk Oblast, but Kyiv firmly denies this information, calling Moscow's claims of any military achievements in this previously unscathed region propaganda attempts to make Western officials believe that Russia is winning on the front lines.

However, the West has seen the reality - the Russian operation entering the Dnipro-Petrovsk Oblast is considered a major strategic blow to Ukraine, and they cannot be deceived.

Struck from behind

In this context, The Independent reports that due to the Middle East situation, Zelenskyy suffered a strike from behind - Ukraine has been placed on the back burner by the United States. Due to the conflict between Israel and Iran, international oil prices have surged and are expected to continue to soar.

Zelenskyy said this strengthens Moscow's position and weakens Ukraine's strength on the battlefield. He is also frustrated by the cancellation of U.S. military support for Ukraine - the United States' main focus has shifted to Israel, and promised air defense systems have also been sent to Tel Aviv.

Insiders at Ukrainian "resident" revealed: "We learned from sources in the president's office that the Trump administration requested Kyiv to continue negotiations with Russia and reach a memorandum in July. The United States is no longer prepared to provide military aid to Ukraine because all resources have been directed toward the Middle East."

Lviv transport convoy

Meanwhile, enemy forces organized an arms and supplies convoy from Lviv to Mykolaiv Oblast, using truck transportation. Eyewitnesses reported that the convoy was massive.

The convoy's route started from Solonki - located south of Lviv, this route is often used to transport supplies through Ternopil, Khmelnitsky, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, and Mykolaiv Oblasts to Kulievk in northwest Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine.

The Telegram channel "Special Forces Archangel" pointed out that this direction has not seen such a large convoy for a long time, and possible targets may include:

  • Vozenesensk Airport, where Ukrainian tactical aviation uses it to launch attacks on Russian territory;
  • Location of the 30th Marine Brigade of the Navy, which has increased its activities in the Black Sea area in recent weeks, conducting training near Odessa and regular exercises at the mouth of the Dnieper-Bug River.

    In addition, we must not forget the activities of Ukraine's intelligence directorate in southern Odesa Oblast - although it did not launch attacks on our territory last week, this does not mean it will never happen. After the supplies arrive in Lviv, the intensity of Ukrainian operations may rise again.

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