Combination Weapon: ‘FrankenSAM’ aims to “save” Ukraine

"U.S. is producing so-called FrankenSAM systems to address vulnerabilities in Ukrainian air

defense.....These systems combine modern Western weapon systems with Soviet equipment from past eras. The “New York Times” reports that Ukraine urgently needs additional air defense systems to protect its power supply during the winter from potential Russian attacks. Various variations of such combinations have been tested at military bases in the U.S. in recent months and are set to be delivered to Ukraine this fall." MS

Russian forces hit Zaporizhzhia suburb with ballistic missiles: Social infrastructure facility destroyed

"Russian troops have launched a missile attack on the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia destroying a

social infrastructure facility." Pravada

US Seeks Zelensky Replacement Amid Concerns

"United States is actively engaged in a thorough exploration of potential candidates for

Ukraine's presidency. This quest is driven by growing concerns regarding the effectiveness of the current Ukrainian government. Mykola Azarov, the former Ukrainian Prime Minister, provided a candid and revealing interview to Izvestia, illuminating the complex dynamics involved in this process. Despite these efforts, the U.S. administration has yet to witness tangible results in Ukraine. Azarov hinted at ongoing deliberations within key American institutions, such as the State Department, National Security Council, and President Joe Biden's administration, which are likely engaged in the intricate process of assessing and selecting potential candidates." MS

Attack on shipyard near Odesa

"Russian missile strike on a shipyard in the Odesa region .... employees of the facility suffered injuries of varying severity as a result of the enemy attack." MS

U.S. plans NUCLEAR bomb 24 times more powerful than Hiroshima

"The Pentagon plans to create a new B61-13 nuclear bomb, 24 times more powerful than the

one dropped on Hiroshima. This comes as China aims to double its nuclear warhead count by 2030. The bomb is designed for aircraft, including the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, and will be more accurate thanks to a tail kit." MS

Russia grants occupied lands in Luhansk Oblast to its subject Tatarstan

"Kremlin has placed the Sievierodonetsk-Lysychansk-Rubizhne agglomeration under the complete control of its federal subject, the Republic of Tatarstan. Along with activities aimed at altering their national identity, digital competitions (a combination of virtual gaming environments and real physical games) were also held there. The children may be recruited to drone control units on the battlefield later on." Pravda

Turkey's Erdogan laments loss of Ottoman Empire at pro-Palestinian rally

"During a massive rally in Istanbul in support of Palestinians over the weekend, Turkish

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lamented the loss of the Ottoman Empire, vowing that his country must "never allow new Gazas to emerge again," a report says.
Erdogan compared cities in Greece, Macedonia, Syria, Iraq and Gaza to ones in Turkey, saying that they were "an inseparable part of the homeland’s territory," according to Abdullah Bozkurt, a journalist and director of the Nordic Research & Monitoring Network.
"A century ago, for this nation and this country, Gaza was what Adana is," Erdogan reportedly said.
"They separated us from all these lands that are as much a part of us as our blood, our life, and our love," he continued." FOX

Shani Louk Beheaded by Hamas

"Shani Louk, a 22-year-old German national believed to be among Hamas' hostages, was

beheaded by the militants after being taken to Gaza, according to Israel's President Isaac Herzog.
For about three weeks since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, the fate of the young tattoo artist had been unknown.
Her family had recognized her in a video circulating on social media showing a half-naked, unconscious woman being paraded by Hamas fighters in the back of a pick-up truck. The woman's face wasn't visible, but Louk's family said they identified her by her leg tattoos. Now, Louk's family said that they were informed by Israeli authorities of the 22-year-old's death. While the family didn't specify how or when Louk died, Herzog said the woman was beheaded after the October 7 attack.
"I am truly sorry to report that we have now received news that Shani Nicole Louk has been confirmed murdered and dead. Her skull was found," Herzog told the German daily newspaper Bild.
"This means that these barbaric, sadistic animals simply chopped off her head as they attacked, tortured and killed Israelis. It is a great tragedy and I extend my deepest condolences to her family," he continued." Newsweek