🇬🇦 Soldiers in Gabon, following elections in the country, appeared on national TV and announced the cancellation of the elections and dissolution of "all the institutions of the republic," media reported

After observing "irresponsible, unpredictable governance resulting in a continuing deterioration in social cohesion that risks leading the country into chaos... we have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime," the media quoted one of the soldiers as saying.

The soldier was speaking on behalf of the "Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions," the report said.

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📹 The use of a robot machine gunner in combat is being practiced at training grounds in the Zaporozhye region, where Russian military volunteers are being trained

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💬 “It’s a lie“

📹 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes that the impression promoted by a large number of Western media sources that Ukrainian troops are winning the conflict with Russia is untrue, stressing that this is impossible.

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🇮🇳 🌖 Indian Moon Rover Detects Sulphur, Oxygen on South Pole's Surface

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) has also detected aluminum, iron, calcium, chromium, titanium, manganese, oxygen and silicon on the lunar surface, the ISRO stated on its website. “Search for Hydrogen (H) is underway,” the #ISRO added.

💧 Scientists are also searching for signs of frozen water. If frozen water is detected, this could help astronauts in future space missions as a potential source of drinking water or to make rocket fuel.

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🇯🇵 Japanese Prime Minister Kishida and some ministers ate fish and seafood from Fukushima Prefecture, where tritium-laden water has recently been dumped from a nuclear power plant

This week, Tokyo is expected to announce measures to support the fishing industry amid China's ban on Japanese imports.

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Another Ukrainian aircraft-type drone has been shot down in Russia's Bryansk region, there were no casualties or damage, the governor said

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🤝 Vladimir Putin wishes Alexander Lukashenko a happy birthday

The presidents confirmed their intention to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries during their phone conversation, the Kremlin said

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Another drone has been shot down over Russia's Kaluga region, there were no casualties or damage, the governor said

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💬 “It’s a very dangerous moment now“

📹 The Hungarian Prime Minister shares his fears about the possibility of a third world war and tells what needs to happen for such a war to break out.

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🧐 Russian scientists are developing a space monitoring system to detect radioactive contamination within phytoplankton

In the future, this will allow them to monitor sea life after events such as the release of water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

The Moscow University of Geodesy and Cartography noted that phytoplankton are the most important indicator of the state of the water system, the organisms' absorption of radionuclides leads to a change in the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.

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Vladimir Putin constantly and promptly receives all the information about the special operation and massive drone attacks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said

More key statements made by Dmitry Peskov:

▪️ A meeting between Putin and Erdogan will soon take place in Russia;

▪️ The case of the crash of Wagner Group chief Prigozhin’s plane is being handled by the Investigative Committee; this is a Russian investigation, not international;

▪️ Commenting on the night's events in Pskov, the presidential press secretary noted that military experts are working, finding out routes in order to take measures to prevent such attacks;

▪️ Situation in Gabon is matter of deep concern, Russia following what's happening there.

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⚡️ It is the prerogative of military experts to determine the routes, Peskov said, commenting on whether the hypothesis that the attack on Pskov was launched from the territory of Estonia and Latvia is being considered

He also noted that the special operation will be continued in order to eradicate such threats.

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💬 “That’s a kind of evidence of lack of sovereignty“

📹 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban relays how the terrorist attack on the Nord Streams was reacted to differently in Germany and in his country.

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⚡️ The Russian military launched a group strike with precision-guided weapons at command and reconnaissance posts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at night, all designated facilities were hit, according to the Russian MoD

A Russian Su-30 fighter destroyed a Ukrainian speedboat with a crew east of the Zmeiny (Snake) Island, the Russian MoD says

Ukraine launched its over-hyped counteroffensive earlier in June and promised that it will lead to a major turn on the battlefield.

However, Ukrainian troops ran into stalwart Russian defenses and minefields.

According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, as of August 4, Kiev lost over 43000 soldiers and over 1800 tanks, including 25 German Leopard tanks, once considered a weapon that can turn the tide.

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Russian electronic warfare systems neutralize drone in Oryol Region, the governor says.

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The possible consequences of the attack on the airport in Pskov have been countered, there are no victims and the damage is being assessed, the governor

Another drone was detected and suppressed using electronic warfare systems 22 km from Russia’s Voronezh; no casualties were reported, the governor said

🇰🇷🇺🇸 South Korea and the US conducted an air force drill involving the deployment of at least one US-made B-1B strategic bomber during annual joint military exercises

The air force drills were part of the ongoing South Korea-US Ulchi Freedom Shield and Warrior Shield field exercises that kicked off on August 21, the South Korean Defense Ministry said.

The B-1B accompanied F-16 jets, deployed by the US, and South Korea's F-50 fighters. The ministry did not specify the number of aircraft involved in the exercise.

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⚡️ Russian Defense Minister Shoigu demands that state-owned arms manufacturer Almaz-Antey produce modern radar systems in 24/7 mode

📹Footage showing Russian Defense Minister Shoigu’s inspection of defense enterprises in the Tula region