Ukrainian forces struck Saky air base in Crimea overnight

"Ukraine's missile forces, in cooperation with other units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, attacked the Saky air base in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight. "It is important to note that the air base was protected by 'modern' Russian air defense systems that once again failed to protect an important Russian military facility." Ukrin

Netanyahu Angry After Meeting With Vice President Harris

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was angered by Vice President Kamala Harris'

on-camera statement following their Thursday meeting, and he now says the words threaten to sabotage any potential peace deal with Hamas.
Diplomats speaking with Axios said Netanyahu's criticism stems from Harris speaking as if a ceasefire and hostage exchange would mark the final end of the war in Gaza, whereas Israel's position has all along been that counter-Hamas operations could resume even if a hostage deal is reached." ZH

"Coordinated Sabotage" Paralyzes France's Rail Network As Olympics Begin

"A "coordinated sabotage" has paralyzed France's high-speed train network, impacting a

quarter million travelers. The number is set to rise to 800k by the end of the weekend, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. rench state railway company SNCF described the overnight fire and cutting of critical signal cables near the tracks in Courtalain, northern France, impacting services to Paris, as a "massive attack aimed at paralyzing the high-speed line network." ZeroHedge

Moscow shows its teeth and threatens the US with direct confrontation

"Recently, Russian fighter jets were dispatched to "intercept" US bombers that came a little too close to the border with the Russian Federation. The Russian warplanes identified the aerial target as two US Air Force B-52H strategic bombers. As the Russian warplanes approached, the US strategic bombers corrected their flight path, moving away from the Russian border and then turning away." MS

It may already be too late for the Fed to stop a recession, former central bank president says

"It may be too late for interest-rate cuts to stop a recession, former Fed president Bill Dudley

wrote for Bloomberg. He called for the central bank to start cutting rates this month.
With rates slowing down the economy, unemployment will rise, triggering a recession indicator, he cautioned." MS

103 clashes since day-start

"103 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with the enemy attacking most actively in the Pokrovsk axis.

Kharkiv axis: the Russians launched four unsuccessful attacks near Hlyboke and two near Vovchansk, one of which is currently ongoing. The situation is under control.
Kupiansk axis: the enemy launched five assaults near Stelmakhivka, Petropavlivka, and Stepova Novoselivka. One battle is over and four are in progress.
Lyman axis: the invading army attacked 10 times near the settlements of Makiivka and Nevske, as well as in the Serebryansky forest area. Ukraine’s defenders repelled six enemy attacks, and four are still ongoing.
Siversk axis: the enemy attacked five times near Verkhniokamyanske, Spirne, and Mykolaivka. As a result of the fighting, the assaults were repelled.
Kramatorsk axis: the Russians launched eight assaults near Ivanivske, Chasiv Yar, Kalynivka, Maiske, and Hryhorivka. Defense forces repelled six attacks, and two more are ongoing.
Toretsk axis: the invaders also attacked eight times near Zalizne, New York, and Pivnichne. Five battles are over and three are ongoing." Ukrin

Biden Addresses the Nation After Dropping Out of Presidential Race

"Biden addresses the nation after dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris." Breitbart