The News And Times Review - NewsAndTimes.org https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html US-Iran Escalation Triggers Regional War Risks and Global Shifts The Russian Brooklyn, NY; And Beyond The Russian Brooklyn, NY; And Beyond #CIA #FBI #SPIDERWEB2 OPERATION SPIDERWEB – 2, That’s what I strongly suspected; now – these are the facts. Nice job! Russian intelligence announced it disrupted a major continuation of Ukraine’s covert deep-strike program, dubbed “Operation Spiderweb – 2.” The Federal Security Service (FSB) stated that the clandestine smuggling operation targeted two highly critical military installations: the Ukrainka airfield in the Far East Amur region (bordering China) and the Shagol airfield in Chelyabinsk. 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Espionage history meets modern warfare and political spectacle AI Brief Espionage history meets moder Elon Musk Elon Musk James Angleton’s literary influences shaping Cold War counterintelligence. – Google Search Blogs Blogs RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of its third consecutive night of strikes last night against Iranian military targets, continuing operations aimed at degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. During the approximately five-hour operation, U.S. forces struck military targets in Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa Island, and Bandar Abbas, focusing on coastal defense systems, missile and drone infrastructure, naval assets, and maritime support capabilities. The latest strikes come amid continued Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, Tehran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, Escalating Middle East Conflict Overshadows Military Tech Advances Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 ballistic missiles and 135 drones RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday that it had prevented an attack with FPV drones planned by the Ukrainian Security Service, targeting a strategic defense enterprise in the Moscow Region. The special operation to stop the terrorist attack was launched after receiving intelligence information about the delivery of a cargo with weapons through Slovakia, Poland and Belarus to the Moscow Region, organized by Kiev with the assistance of the special services of European states, the statement read. A batch of Spanish ceramic tiles, inside of which 35 FPV drones set up in Kiev were camouflaged, was imported to Russia, the FSB said, adding that Posts – newsandtimes.org The Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition (IAMC) is a multinational defense partnership established on July 13, 2026, by Ukraine and nine European nations to build a shared ballistic missile defense shield. [1, 2] The coalition was officially formed during the Coalition of the Willing meetings in Paris. [2, 3] Participating Nations Ukraine Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden United Kingdom Primary Focus and Goals Shared Architecture: The coalition’s objective is to develop a comprehensive, interoperable missile defense network to protect Europe from ballistic threats. The “FREYJA” Project: The flagship initiative of Ukraine approves more than two new drone systems a day this year. Almost all of them are now homemade – Euromaidan Press Ukraine targeted the Moscow region with more than 350 drones over a 24-hour period ending Monday, rather than exactly 400 today. However, this intensive wave follows an identical scale of assault just days ago on July 7, 2026, when Moscow authorities officially confirmed that over 430 Ukrainian long-range drones targeted the capital region. [1, 2, 3] The Latest Wave (July 12–13, 2026) The Scale: Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that more than 350 drones flew toward the broader Moscow region starting Sunday evening. This marked a second consecutive day of major raids, following an attack involving roughly 300 drones the previous day. [2, 4] T ukraine attacks moscow with more than 400 drones today – Google Search ukraine attacks moscow with more than 400 drones today – Google Search … Ukraine War Enters Critical Escalation Phase Ukraine War Enters Critical Escalation Phase RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Among other measures, including an increase in the number of police officers and security personnel, she also announced an expansion of efforts to confiscate assets from organised crime. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️France grants Ukraine license to produce missiles, air defense. French President Emmanuel Macron said that France would allow Ukraine to produce French-made missiles & air defense, marking the first time it has licensed weapons production in Ukraine. https://kyivindependenm/france-grants-ukraine-license-to-produce-missiles-air-defense Ukraine War Escalates as Drone Strikes and Energy Targets Reshape Conflict Ukraine War Escalates as Drone Strikes and Energy Targets Reshape Conflict RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Xi once saw Putin as a role model. Now he’s someone the Chinese president manages. ALL News – AI Briefs #CIA #Mossad #GRU CRIMEA Crimea Under Ukrainian Air Pressure As of mid-2026, the military situation in Russian-occupied Crimea is defined by an escalating Ukrainian air-interdiction campaign that has fundamentally altered how Russia utilizes the peninsula. While Ukraine is not currently in a position to launch a ground offensive to retake Crimea, its strategy has shifted toward making the region untenable as a large-scale logistical base for the Russian military. Here is a breakdown of the current military and operational dynamics in Crimea: The Strategic Drone Blockade Ukraine has intensified a long-range strategic bombing campaign that relies heavily on a new gener Crimea Under Ukrainian Air Pressure As of mid-2026, the military situation in Russian-occupied Crimea is defined by an escalating Ukrainian air-interdiction campaign that has fundamentally altered how Russia utilizes the peninsula. While Ukraine is not currently in a position to launch a ground offensive to retake Crimea, its strategy has shifted toward making the region untenable as a large-scale logistical base for the Russian military. Here is a breakdown of the current military and operational dynamics in Crimea: The Strategic Drone Blockade Ukraine has intensified a long-range strategic bombing campaign that relies heavily on a new generation of #Crimea #CIA #DIA THE ISLAND OF CRIMEA Military situation in Crimea Ukraine has effectively placed Russian-occupied Crimea under a crippling logistical and military blockade. Through an aggressive, ongoing drone and missile campaign, Ukrainian forces have severely damaged land bridges, targeted dozens of Russian oil tankers in the Sea of Azov, and destroyed regional power hubs. This sustained offensive has prompted Russian authorities to declare a state of emergency across the peninsula amid critical fuel shortages and widespread power blackouts. [1, 2, 3, 4] The strategic situation in Crimea is defined by: Logistical Isolation: Ukrainian strikes on vital infrastructure—including brid Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition – Google Search RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇦🏛️ Ukraine’s prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko has officially submitted her resignation, opening the door to a new wartime cabinet. President Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs an updated political strategy as the war with Russia continues and Kyiv works to strengthen defense, diplomacy and energy resilience. Reports suggest Svyrydenko could move into a major international role — possibly connected to Washington — but no official appointment has been confirmed. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #YuliaSvyrydenko #Kyiv #RussiaUkraineWar #WorldNews #Politics #BreakingNews #GovernmentReshuffle #Diplomacy Kyiv attacked after Ukraine launches coalition to tackle Russia missiles | Russia-Ukraine war News Afghanistan’s Former Spy Chief on Russia, China, and the Taliban’s Legitimization Strategy RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: The police have arrested 3 young men for stabbing a 47-year-old man to death at a beach in Stenungsund and seriously wounding another man in a heinous crime that has received a lot of attention in Sweden. The 3 arrested men are from: 🇸🇴 Somalia 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇮🇶 Iraq RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Nine European countries have agreed to back an ambitious Ukrainian effort to develop a domestic missile defense system that, if successful, would reduce reliance on U.S. technology such as Patriot interceptors. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🚨🇮🇷 BREAKING: Iran dropped dramatic footage claiming direct drone & missile strikes on U.S. forces in Kuwait, including a Navy vessel. Tehran says it hit comms systems, fuel depots, a Patriot battery, control tower & ammo storage as “retaliation” for U.S. aggression. Warning: “This was carefully planned. More strikes will come with strength.” Source: @TabzLIVE / Writer: Val