Russian paratroopers ambush Ukrainian forces in Kursk Region

"Russian paratroopers have ambushed Kiev’s forces in Russia’s Kursk Region, eliminating Ukrainian personnel together with several units of hardware...An ambush was set up on a road, and the “confident actions” of the Russian drone operators led to the elimination of a Ukrainian all-terrain vehicle with its crew, an infantry fighting vehicle, and a Western-made armored car." RT

Iran Hacked Trump Campaign, Sent Stolen Material to Biden-Harris Campaign

 "U.S. investigators revealed Wednesday that Iranian hackers actually sent stolen, sensitive information from the Trump campaign directly to President Joe Biden’s campaign earlier this summer.

"Iranian malicious cyber actors in late June and early July sent unsolicited emails to individuals then associated with President Biden’s campaign that contained an excerpt taken from stolen, non-public material from former President Trump’s campaign as text in the emails," the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Office of the Director of National Intelligence said in a joint statement. "Furthermore, Iranian malicious cyber actors have continued their efforts since June to send stolen, non-public material associated with former President Trump’s campaign to U.S. media organizations."
Let that sink in—foreign actors handed over stolen data to a sitting president’s campaign in order to stop President Trump from getting back into office.
This isn’t just a breach of security; it’s an assault on the integrity of our elections." 

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187 combat clashes on front lines in past day, fierce fighting raging in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors

"As many as 187 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines. On the Kharkiv axis, the enemy made two attempts to storm Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk and Tykhe. Russian aircraft hit residential areas and civilian infrastructure in Vovchansk with glide bombs. In addition, the invaders struck Kharkiv with glide bombs and ballistic missiles, injuring people and damaging civilian infrastructure.

On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 enemy attacks near Synkivka, Kruhliakivka, Stelmakhivka, and Pishchane.
On the Lyman axis, the enemy carried out 18 attacks near Druzheliubivka, Cherneshchyna, Nevske, Makiivka, Novosadove, and Bilohorivka.
On the Siversk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled three assaults by Russian invaders near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Darivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian troops launched four attacks outside Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Bila Hora.
On the Toretsk axis, the enemy, supported by aircraft, carried out 12 attacks near Dachne, Nelipivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 46 assault and offensive operations of the Russian army toward Vozdvyzhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Krasnyi Yar, Hrodivka, Novohrodivka, Marynivka, Myroliubivka, and Mykhailivka. The greatest concentration of enemy attacks was recorded near Novohrodivka.
On the Kurakhove axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 40 attacks. The invaders most actively tried to advance near Kostiantynivka and Heorhiivka. The enemy also attacked Ukrainian positions in the direction of Tsukuryne, Ukrainsk, Dalne, and Zhelanne Pershe.
On the Vremivka axis, Russian forces carried out seven assaults near Katerynivka, Bohoiavlenka, Solodke, and Zolota Nyva, actively using attack and bomber aircraft.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian invaders launched unsuccessful attacks in the Huliaipole area.
On the Orikhiv axis, Russian troops stormed Ukrainian positions in the areas of Mala Tokmachka and Novodanylivka five times.
The enemy also launched five unsuccessful attacks on the Dnipro River axis.
Ukraine's operation in the Kursk region is ongoing. Enemy aircraft continued to raze Russian towns and villages to the ground, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said. Over the past 24 hours, Russian aircraft launched 19 airstrikes, using 39 glide bombs, against their own territory." Ukrin

Netanyahu Posts Mysterious 10-second Video, Hinting at War Against Hezbollah

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a mysterious ten-second video, the second day of a series of attacks targeting Hezbollah terrorists throughout Lebanon through their communications devices.

Netanyahu says, in Hebrew: “I already said, we will return the residents of the north in safety to their homes. And that is exactly what we will do.” Breitbart

Israel's War Cabinet Greenlights Offensive War Against Hezbollah, Sends Elite Brigade North

"As many suspected and feared, this deadly two-day Israeli covert operation to blow up

Hezbollah pagers, walkie-talkies, and small electronic devices was but preparation for a likely Israeli military ground operation in southern Lebanon. It appears war is here. According to breaking news wires:
"Israeli cabinet has given PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant the authorization to undertake military action against Hezbollah -- even if it leads to an all-out war."
So far the second day of explosions across Beirut and Lebanon have led to 20 killed and 450 wounded, but the casualty toll could be much higher." ZH