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Russia will be soon forced to scale down attacks, Ukrainian commander says -- Kyiv uncovers suspected Russian agent network planning civilian infrastructure sabotage in Ukraine, Europe -- Cyberattack on Russian banks, telecoms continues into third day -- Hong Kong shell companies facilitate Russian sanctions evasion, NYT reports -- and more

Is Russia's Su-57 really that good? Hype vs Reality [video] -- Russian aerial bomb attack on Kharkiv hits residential area -- Russia lies about its economic strength, more sanctions needed -- Russia outguns Ukraine but suffers 3 times higher losses -- and more

Ukraine shoots down another Russian Su-25 jet in Donetsk Oblast -- Ukraine’s soldiers training on Starstreak anti-aircraft system & here’s why it’s so deadly -- Ukraine’s energy crisis drives power decentralization -- 55% of Ukrainians oppose territorial concessions to achieve peace, poll finds -- and more

Russia systemically abuses its soldiers in Ukraine to maintain order -- Eye of the storm: A day in the life of Ukrainian infantry on the zero line near Toretsk -- Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, source confirms -- Latvia sending 500 more drones to Ukraine -- Russia gathering forces in Kharkiv Oblast for fresh attacks, military says -- and more

Most Ukrainian POWs haven’t seen Red Cross while in Russian captivity -- Zelensky on Trump's peace plan: No one can push Ukraine to give up territory for peace -- Front-line troops lack ammunition, drones, Zelensky says -- Around 20,000 Russians killed in Kharkiv offensive -- and more

Satellite images show damage to Russian airfield in Rostov Oblast after reported drone strike -- Debris shows Russia targeted Kyiv with new unidentified drone -- Germany seeks to increase defense spending over threat of Russian aggression -- Poland urges EU to combat Russian disinformation in US -- Satellite images show damage to Russian airfield in Rostov Oblast -- and more

How Russia is losing superiority in the Black Sea -- Ukraine receives US-made assault breacher -- Germany's military support for Ukraine will continue at least until 2032 -- Russian courts in Crimea have issued 472 verdicts for 'discrediting' Russian army since start of full-scale invasion -- Moldova's security chief says Russia spent $55 million on destabilization campaign -- and more