📹 The Russian crew of the Msta-B howitzer paratroopers destroyed a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer of NATO production.

The units of the airborne troops continue active combat and successfully advance northwest of Artemovsk.

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❗️The Russian Armed Forces struck at night the facilities of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, which produces shells and drones with the Kinzhal hypersonic missile system.

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German government's selective austerity measures may destroy agriculture - the Alternative for Germany party (AfD)

Eugene Schmidt from AfD party argued that the government encouraged migrants to come to Germany by guaranteeing generous social benefits and refusing to do enough to secure borders. The Federal Office for Migration estimated that 351,915 migrants applied for asylum in Germany in 2023, up 51.1% from the year before.

"Our farmers are already suffering greatly from the monstrous energy prices. The government's plans to end subsidies will become a mortal blow to the industry," Schmidt said.

Thousands of farmers rallied nationwide this week in protest against the planned cuts to agricultural subsidies and tax breaks, prompting the government to walk back on some of the changes. Rail workers joined the strike to demand higher pay, bringing the European Union's biggest economy to a near-standstill. More rallies by farmers are expected this weekend and will continue into the next week.

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❗️A precision weapons strike targeted enterprises involved in the production of shells, gunpowder, and drones. The objective of the strike on Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities has been successfully accomplished, with all targets hit.

🇷🇺🪖 Other statements from the Russian MoD briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:

▪️ In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian losses amounted to 430 soldiers and four tanks;

▪️ The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation repelled two attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the direction of Krasnolimansk in one day, the enemy lost up to 280 fighters;

▪️ In Kharkov the Russian forces destroyed an ammunition depot of the 27th missile brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces;

▪️ The Russian air defense systems shot down 21 Ukrainian drones and eight HIMARS shells during the day.

▪️ The Russian forces hit 107 artillery units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and enemy manpower in 131 areas.

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📹 Buk-M1 air defense systems repelled Ukrainian missile attacks in South Donetsk

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More than 96% of votes have been counted - Lai Ching-te remains in the lead. Candidates from the Taiwan People's Party Ko Wen-je and the Kuomintang Party have already spoken to their supporters.

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Hou Yu-ih, the candidate of Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang party, conceded defeat in the island's general election on Saturday and asked voters for forgiveness.

"I have disappointed everyone. I am here to express my deepest regret. Please forgive me," Hou said in his address to voters.

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❗️The pro-independence candidate of Taiwan's ruling party, Lai Ching-te, claims victory in the election for the island's head of administration.

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Some of Epstein’s victims ‘fearing for their safety’ after documents’ release, judge says

Lawyers failed to properly redact some of the hundreds of documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case, which had a negative impact on the late convicted pedophile’s victims, District Judge Loretta Preska has admitted.

“Counsel is thus reminded of the human cost of inadvertently disclosing the names and identifying information of Does [Epstein’s victims], who should have remained under seal,” Preska pointed out.

The victims and others “have reported fearing for their safety and the safety of loved ones,” the judge said, adding that their reputations and personal relationships have been affected.

Earlier this month, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York unsealed hundreds of documents connected to Epstein, identifying multiple individuals, some of which include prominent politicians and notable public figures.

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