Israel has received about $310 billion (adjusted for inflation) in total U.S. aid since its founding in 1948, making it the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign aid.

— Israel currently receives about $3.8 billion annually in U.S. aid.

— U.S. aid accounts for about 15% of Israel's defense budget.

— U.S. law requires maintaining Israel's military superiority in the region.

Source: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)

Ukraine destroyed yet another Russian Army ammunition depot in Voronezh region last night.

Ukrainian UAVs can hit Russian military facilities at a distance of up to 1,800 km, GUR chief Budanov says.

Could politicians in European Union countries be deceiving us?

— The difference between what politicians say and what they do since the start of the war in Ukraine provides an important clue.

— Robin Brooks, Chief Economist at the Institute of International Finance, shared a revealing graph highlighting European Union member states’ exports to Central Asia and the Caucasus following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

— According to Brooks, these exports indirectly reach Russia, indicating that EU countries are bypassing the embargo through intermediary nations in these regions.

— One country that stands out on Brooks’ list is Armenia. As a key transit point between Russia and EU nations, Armenia is allegedly being used to facilitate embargo violations. But how exactly does this happen?

— Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which also includes Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Additionally, Armenia has trade agreements with the European Union, including the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

— This dual affiliation enables Armenia to serve as a conduit, helping Russia circumvent international sanctions.

— Brooks’ data suggests that while EU nations publicly back sanctions against Russia, they are quietly engaging in indirect trade through Armenia, undermining the sanctions they claim to support.

Over 200 Fath-300 ballistic missiles were sent from Iran to Russia, The Times reports.

The shipment arrived on September 4, 2024, via a Russian ship to an undisclosed Caspian Sea port.

The Fath-360 has a range of 30 to 120 km and can carry a 150 kg warhead.

Turns out he’s a child rapist.

Russian brigade commander throws a fan in the face of soldiers for drinking alcohol and partying.

Russians casually hauling a massive naval mine from the sea in Sochi, treating it like it's just another beach toy washed ashore.

Ukrainian forces hit Russian 96L6E radar for target acquisition and tracking, part of S-400 air defence system with HIMARS strike.

The radar is capable of detecting and tracking a wide range of aerial targets including low-flying aircraft, cruise missiles & ballistic missiles

A gunman crossing from Jordan killed three Israelis at the Allenby Bridge border in the occupied West Bank.

— The attacker approached the area in a truck from Jordan. He exited the vehicle and opened fire at Israeli security forces.

— This was the first attack of its kind along the Jordan border since October 7, 2023.

— Jordan closed the King Hussein bridge crossing with the West Bank following the incident.

Very rare footage of Kh-UAV (BPLA) missile strike from Orion UCAV on Ukrainian T-64BV tank in Kursk region.

— Kh-UAV is based on the 9M133 Kornet-D anti-tank missile but heavier, weighing 32 kg compared to the Kornet-D's 26 kg.

— Uses a reflected laser beam for guidance, allowing it to hit targets at distances up to 8 km and altitudes up to 4,000 m.

— Guidance system likely derived from the Krasnopol artillery system.

— Development began in 2021, with testing on platforms like the Orion, Forpost UAV, and Ka-52M helicopter.