Cannibalism Among Undersupplied Russian Troops Raises Alarm in Ukraine
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Cannibalism Among Undersupplied Russian Troops Raises Alarm in Ukraine

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Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) has released an intercepted audio recording revealing a shocking act among Russian forces on the Ukrainian frontlines. In the recording, a commander from a reconnaissance unit—allegedly part of Russia’s 68th Motorized Rifle Division—reports that a soldier, identified by the call sign “Brelok,” killed and consumed his fellow soldier “Foma” over the course of two weeks. “Nobody ran away.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike High-Profile Russian Weapons Plant Twice in Three Days, Halting Production
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Weapons Plant Twice in Three Days, Halting Production

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A key Russian weapons manufacturing plant in Russia’s Tula region that had only recently been visited by the Russian dictator himself has halted operations after being targeted by Ukrainian drones twice in the past 3 days. Ukraine launched two successful drone strikes on the Shipunov Instrument Design Bureau (KBP) in Tula—within the span of 72 hours, forcing the facility to suspend operations entirely. The factory is a key part of Russia’s high-precision weapons production.

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Russia Inadvertently Confirms Ukraine’s Estimates of Russian Casualties in Ukraine
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Russia Unwittingly Confirms Ukraine’s Estimates of Russian Casualties in Ukraine

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In a rare slip, a senior Russian diplomat has inadvertently confirmed both the number of Russian troops in Ukraine as well as casualty figures that align with Western and Ukrainian estimates — highlighting staggering losses. Andrey Kelin, Russia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, told CNN on June 19 that around 600,000 Russian soldiers are currently stationed in Ukraine.

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Russia’s War Losses Surpass One Million as Meat Assaults Continue
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Russia’s War Losses Surpass One Million as Meat Assaults Continue

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Russia has now suffered over one million military casualties in its war against Ukraine, according to data released by Ukraine’s General Staff on June 12 and confirmed by the UK Ministry of Defence. The figure includes killed and wounded personnel since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022 and reflects the catastrophic cost of the Kremlin’s aggression. The pace of losses is accelerating.

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Ukraine Hits Russia’s Tambov Powder Plant for Third Time, Alongside Strikes in Kursk and Voronezh
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Ukraine Hits Russia’s Tambov Powder Plant for Third Time, Alongside Strikes in Kursk and Voronezh

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On the night of June 11, 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out coordinated strikes against Russian military targets, including a renewed attack on the Tambov Powder Plant, an ammunition depot of the 106th Airborne Division in Kursk, and a warehouse at Buturlinovka airfield in Voronezh. The strikes were confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Bucking the Economic Collapse, Sales of Prosthetic Limbs in Russia Continue to Break Records
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Bucking the Economic Collapse, Sales of Prosthetic Limbs in Russia Continue to Break Records

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While most sectors of Russia’s economy have stalled or fallen out a window, one industry is charging ahead like a tank with no reverse gear: prosthetics. According to Russia’s Ministry of Labor, 152,500 artificial limbs were distributed in 2024 — a 53% increase over 2023. War may be hell, but it’s been incredible for Russia’s artificial limb economy. Sales of prosthetic arms are up 75%. Legs, a respectable 51%. Wheelchairs too, just to round things out.

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Russian Budget Revenues Collapse as War, Sanctions, and Mismanagement Eviscerate the Economy
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Russian Budget Revenues Collapse as War, Sanctions, and Mismanagement Eviscerate the Economy

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Russian government budget revenues continue to collapse as the combined weight of war spending, international sanctions, and systemic mismanagement tears into the foundations of its economy. In May 2025, the Kremlin recorded a federal budget deficit of 167.7 billion rubles—despite May traditionally being a month of budget surpluses for Russia. Total federal revenues for May fell to 2.46 trillion rubles, a 6% drop compared to the same month last year.

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Ukraine Continues Deep Strikes on Russian Military and Defense Industry Targets
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Ukraine Continues Deep Strikes on Russian Military and Defense Industry Targets

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In a coordinated overnight operation, Ukrainian forces struck several high-value military and industrial targets deep within Russian territory. Using long-range drones, Ukraine targeted facilities in Kazan, Cheboksary, and the Nizhny Novgorod region — locations previously considered insulated from direct attack. These strikes underscore Ukraine’s widening ability to degrade Russia’s war infrastructure far from the front lines.

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