UK PM decides to openly admit deployment of British arms in Russia's Kursk Oblast

"Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the UK, and John Healey, UK Secretary of State for Defense, have decided to be more open regarding Ukraine’s deployment of the weapons provided by the UK in the territory of Russia, mainly in Kursk Oblast. "There won’t be shying away from the idea of British weapons being used in Russia as part of Ukraine’s defense. We don’t want any uncertainty or nervousness over Britain’s support at this critical moment and a half-hearted or uncertain response might have indicated that. We should be proud that we’ve donated a kit that is helping Ukraine in their defense," the source said." Pravada

American Airlines Stuns By Halting All Israel Flights Until April 2025

"Western and international airlines have announced suspensions and cancelations of their

service to both Tel Aviv and Beirut. This also as foreign nationals have scrambled to get out of both countries, given ongoing fears of the outbreak of bigger regional war involving Iran and Hezbollah attacking Israel.
While American Airlines was among the many carriers announcing temporary pauses in service, it has just issued a surprising lengthy extension to this suspension in flights. On Friday, the Fort Worth-based company announced it doesn't plan to resume flights to Tel Aviv until April 2025." ZH

Chicago trucker vows to keep Oct. 7 Hamas captives’ plight alive at DNC with ‘hostage truck’

"Chicago truck driver is using his rig to help ensure the hostages still in the clutches of Hamas

aren’t forgotten as the Dems roll into town for their convention – along with tens of thousands of anti-Israel protesters.
Jeremiah Smith, 28, a trucker and native of Chicago’s inner city, is behind the wheel of a movement to bring awareness to the dire plight of the hostages more than 10 months after Oct. 7, including childhood friend Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose family has deep Chicago roots.
By driving his “hostage truck” around the Windy City for 12 hours a day, six days a week, Smith is hoping to dispel misconceptions about the Jewish state and help fight antisemitism while raising awareness about those still in the terrorists’ hands." NYP

81 clashes along frontlines, Pokrovsk axis remains hottest

"The number of Ukraine Army’s combat engagements with the Russian invasion force has reached 81 since day-start while the enemy remains most active in the Pokrovsk axis where they launched 24 assaults.
Kharkiv axis: two combat clashes took place near Vovchansk and Lyptsi, one battle is still ongoing.

Kupiansk axis: the enemy undertook nine offensive attempts toward Hlushkivka, Stelmakhivka, and Synkivka. At this time, five assaults are in progress.
Lyman axis: 11 combat clashes took place. The Russians stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders near Hrekivka, Makiivka, Nevske, Terny, Novosadove, and Torske. Ten battles have been completed, one is still ongoing.
Siversk axis: Ukrainian defenders stopped the enemy assault near Verkhniokamianske.
Kramatorsk axis: the invading army advanced toward Hryhorivka, Kalynyvka, Chasiv Yar, Klishchiivka, and Predtechyne. A total of eight clashes took place, three of which are still ongoing.
Toretsk axis: the Russians attacked 15 times near Zalizne, Toretsk, Dilyivka and Nelypivka. Fourteen assaults have been repelled, one more is in progress.
In addition, the Russian army launched two airstrikes on Dachne and Druzhba.
Pokrovsk axis: the Russians went for 24 assaults in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Kalynove, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Mykolaivka, Ptyche, Novohrodivka, Zavitne, and Mykhailivka. Defense forces held back the onslaught, repelling 19 attacks. Five clashes are still ongoing. Enemy losses in the area are being verified.
Also, the Russian army launched five airstrikes involving two glide bombs, targeting Kalynove ​​and launching unguided missiles toward Oleksandropil.
Kurakhove axis: the invaders unsuccessfully attacked six times near Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka, and Paraskoviivka.
Vremivka axis: the enemy stormed the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces near Rozdolne and Vodiane four times, while another battle is ongoing.
Huliaipole and Orykhiv axes: the invaders launched airstrikes on Dolynka and Kamianske.
Prydniprovia axis: as a result of the fighting, the Russians were forced to retreat." Ukrin

SBU probes video of allegedly beheaded Ukrainian soldier posted by Russians

"Ukraine’s SBU Security Service has launched an investigation after a video of the beheading of a Ukrainian defender was posted on social media. The video shows the Russian military demonstrating the head of an alleged Ukrainian soldier on a stake. They claim to have killed him on Russian soil." NV

US, French Navies Hold Joint Drills in Philippine Sea

"The US and French navies have conducted joint exercises in the waters of the Philippine Sea, the US Navy's Seventh Fleet said." Sputnik

Ukrainian Military Unit Surrenders to Russian Armed Forces in the Kursk Region

"A military unit of 24 servicemen from the 22nd separate mechanized brigade of the armed forces of Ukraine surrendered to the Russian Armed Forces in an organized manner near the village of Komarovka in the Kursk Region, using a specially created channel on Telegram." Sputnik

Volcano erupts in Kamchatka region following 7-magnitude quake

"Russia's Shiveluch volcano spectacularly erupted after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the eastern coastline.......triggering a tsunami warning." Mirror