The Belarusian ministry of defence reported that Russia has transferred a new batch of Tor-M2K air defense systems to Belarus, which will be sent to protect its western borders.

During the ceremony of handing over military equipment, the commander of the Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Armed Forces of Belarus Andrei Lukyanovich noted that Belarus "maintains a peaceful orientation of its policy, relying on a compact but well-trained and equipped army."

Lukyanovich also said that "today we live in a difficult time, when the security of the state depends on our readiness for any challenges."

The Tor-M2K air defence missile system is designed to engage fixed and rotary-winged aircraft, aerodynamic unmanned aerial vehicles, guided missiles, and other elements of high-precision weapons at medium, low and extremely low altitudes in contested air and jamming environments.

It can go from standby to full alert in 3 minutes and acquire 144 air targets, while simultaneously tracking the 20 most dangerous ones marked for priority by the two-man crew. Its missiles have a range of 15 km.

In November 2023, it was reported that the system was being installed on large landing ships of the Black Sea Fleet.

One of the new 🇺🇦"Peklo" Drone -Missiles crashed after launch

For the first time ever, I think I'm 100% caught up with news. This is an achievement lol.

If anyone has anything interesting that they saw, comment it below.

Following reports of the Lebanese army being deployed to parts of northern and western Khiyam, the IDF spokesman announced that Israel has fully withdrawn from the town of Khiyam "in accordance with the ceasefire agreement."

The IDF reported that a UAV was intercepted by the Israeli air force in southern Israel. It was launched from the east, presumably from Yemen. No injuries were reported.

Drone infiltration threat from Gaza

Apparently the drone was launched from Iraq or Yemen, rather than Gaza.

The sirens are spreading.

Israeli warplanes are trying to intercept it.

Russian forces have reportedly advanced west of Stari Terny and are approaching the eastern outskirts of Shevchenko. They also apparently captured a couple of treelines in the process.

The US house of representatives has passed the 2025 defence budget which allocates $883.7 billion to defence spending. Notably, none of this money has been allocated to aid to Ukraine.

Part of this budget will be allocated to create a separate fund for Taiwan, modelled after the initiative for aid to Ukraine. This fund allows the US to send weapons by modifying procurement practices to work directly with private manufacturers.

A Ukrainian source reported that Russian forces are preparing a new offensive in the direction of the village of Pishchane in the Pokrovsk direction.

Heavy strikes by artillery, anti-aircraft missiles and drones were reported in the area, and now Russia has apparently transferred "strong battalions" here in order to further push the defence in the direction of Pishchane and Chunyshyne. The source noted that if Russia succeeds here, the defences south of Pokrovsk may collapse.

Russian forces have reportedly advanced again in Kurakhove, and captured the city council building after a battle with Ukrainian soldiers stationed there. Additionally, they reportedly captured a few other buildings in the city centre.

A local Ukrainian source also reported that there are around 400 civilians still in the city and that bringing aid to them is almost impossible.

Ukrainian forces reportedly launched a counterattack in the direction of building number 5 in Vovchansk. A battle broke out, but it is unknown if they were able to take any new positions.

The first Russian DRGs are reportedly trying to break into the southern part of Pokrovsk. If true, they are likely trying to attack along the treeline indicated on the map, which would suggest that Ukrainian forces have retreated into the city putting that treeline into the grey zone.

If these reports are true, then it would mark the first time that the frontline is officially "at" Pokrovsk.

Unconfirmed reports of Russian DRGs active inside Pokrovsk.

Russian Geran-2 drones are active in the airspace of Ukraine for the first time in four days. There were launches from Khalino airbase in Kursk Oblast. The first Geran drone has already entered Sumy Oblast and is flying near the city of Hlukhiv.

🇵🇸🇮🇱 - A recent study on children living through the ongoing genocide in Gaza has revealed alarming psychological impacts. The research, conducted by a Gaza-based NGO and sponsored by the War Child Alliance charity, found that 96% of the children surveyed feel that their death is imminent. Almost half of the children expressed a desire to die as a result of the trauma they have endured. The needs assessment also highlighted that 92% of the children were "not accepting of reality," 79% suffer from nightmares, and 73% display symptoms of aggression.

Helen Pattinson, the chief executive of War Child UK, condemned the situation, stating, “This report lays bare that Gaza is one of the most horrifying places in the world to be a child.” She emphasized the compounded psychological damage caused by the destruction of hospitals, schools, and homes. Pattinson stressed that while these physical devastations are visible, the mental and emotional scars are equally destructive, particularly for children who bear no responsibility for the ongoing conflict.

The survey, conducted in June of this year, questioned 504 parents or caregivers of children from families with at least one child who is disabled, injured, or unaccompanied. The sample was divided between southern and northern Gaza, with additional in-depth interviews conducted. Given the continued escalation of violence, particularly Israel’s sustained assault on Gaza for over 14 months, the findings are likely to understate the full extent of the psychological toll on children in the region today.

That's incredibly alarming...

An Israeli airstrike targeted multiple residential buildings in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Central Gaza. Palestinian sources reported that 34 people were killed and that 84 others are wounded or still missing.

A short while ago, 4 Tu-95ms aircraft took off from Olenya airbase in Murmansk Oblast.