The pilot of one of the downed American F-15E Strike Eagle fighters surrenders to a local resident armed with a pipe.

In total, local anti-aircraft gunners shot down three American F-15s today.

Source: Военный обозреватель
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People seem to love the US 😏.

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The BBC talking head is outraged that Iran is responding to attacks on itself. What do these sand-niggers think they're doing?

Watch for free without registration. Her facial expressions are unparalleled. And yet, there are degenerates who still watch this with a serious face.

Source: Душный барсук
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I will simply leave it here. Her face expression is priceless, indeed.

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Мейстер writes:

🈁Starmmer's idea of involving Ukrainian air defense specialists in the defense of bases in the Middle East - it's actually about who in Europe now understands the modern nature of war. These are, in general, the two largest armies in Europe, and both are not NATO members. They are indeed better prepared for modern warfare involving drones in Ukraine, simply because they have been operating in this mode for several years, and at all levels, from mobile groups on pickup trucks to air defense district command, they are better informed about how and what is done in this war.

But there's not much joy for Kyiv from this. The shortage of air defense is already a harsh reality, and now they will have to fend off demands from their masters to provide people for their war. However, Zelensky and his team might agree - in the hope that their patrons will offer some rewards in return.

As for us, we can just observe the amusing twists of "cooperation" in the improvised NATO-Ukraine alliance, where the latter has suddenly found itself in the role of a source of modern military competencies.
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Putin spoke on the phone with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

What they talked about ⬇️

👱‍♀️ The parties discussed in detail the sharp aggravation of the situation in the Middle East against the backdrop of American-Israeli armed aggression against Iran;

👱‍♀️ Serious concern was expressed about the risks of the conflict expanding, which has already affected the territories of a number of Arab countries and threatens with catastrophic consequences;

👱‍♀️ Vladimir Putin stressed that the extremely dangerous situation must be resolved by political and diplomatic methods;

👱‍♀️ Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud noted that Russia can now play a key stabilizing role — given its friendly relations with both Iran and the Gulf States.

Source: Zvezda
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Putin spoke on the phone with the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who is currently presiding over the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf.

What did the leaders discuss ⬇️

👱‍♀️The parties exchanged views on the sharp escalation around Iran amid US and Israeli aggression. The situation has put the entire region on the brink of a full-scale war with unpredictable consequences.

👱‍♀️Both Russia and Bahrain agreed that it is necessary to stop the hostilities as soon as possible, in order to prevent a complete loss of control and return the process to a diplomatic track.

👱‍♀️The current development of events poses a direct threat to the security of many Arab states, with which Moscow has friendly relations. The Russian leader confirmed Moscow's readiness to use all possible opportunities to actively assist in stabilizing the situation in the region.

👱‍♀️An agreement was reached to continue contacts.

Source: Zvezda
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Via our friend ПЯТНИЦА

I guess it's the best explanation of what's going on.

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Is this guy OK?

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The Gulf countries have suffered from Iran's retaliatory actions after the attack on it, Erdogan stated.

Erdogan called the US and Israeli strikes on Iran a clear violation of international law.

🔜Turkey cannot calmly watch what is happening with its neighbor.

🔜He expressed his condolences to the people of Iran in connection with the numerous deaths.

🔜 Erdogan promised to intensify diplomatic efforts to end the war.

🔜 Turkey is negotiating with the countries of the Persian Gulf, which have suffered from Tehran's retaliatory actions.

Source: TASS/ Vesti
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The European Commission will hold the first meeting of the special energy group this week to assess the consequences of military actions in the Middle East for the EU market. This was stated in a message following the meeting of the European Commission's College on Security Issues.

Source: TASS
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АДЕКВАТ Z on phone calls to Putin from the Gulf states:

🈁The Gulf emirs have started lining up to call the Supreme Leader to complain about the general imperfection of existence. A hangover at a completely foreign feast turns out to be heavy and bitter. The blows to Qatar's gas production and energy sector (production has been halted, and the spot price has soared by almost 50%) - the white master not only failed to save them, but didn't even try. Therefore, the question of who will now protect them from all this, at least in the long run, is extremely pressing.

I'm in no hurry to anticipate anything. But the fact of the Gulf emirs' extreme disappointment with the quality and consequences of the protectorate from their long-time protector is the most stubborn, unshakable. And a holy place - the kind that simply cannot be left empty for a multitude of reasons. What consequences this might have when the minute hand of history moves a little further, we will see.
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Military Chronicle:

Reports indicate that following Trump's statements about the possible deployment of troops to Iran and the start of a ground operation, the floating logistics center for Marine amphibious forces, the USS Arlington, began accelerated loading in Norfolk, Virginia. It can carry hundreds of Marines, as well as equipment and ammunition, and then land them ashore using landing craft from the well deck and helicopters or tiltrotor aircraft from the flight deck.

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Zelenksy is ready to help Middle Eastern countries fight against Iranian 'Shahids' only after a ceasefire in Ukraine, reports Bloomberg.

"I would suggest the following: the leaders of Middle Eastern countries have excellent relations with the Russians. They can ask the Russians to impose a one-month ceasefire. As soon as a ceasefire is agreed upon, we will send our best drone operators to the Middle Eastern countries," Zelenksy told the agency.

The ceasefire could also be declared for two months or two weeks, "so that we can help Middle Eastern countries protect the civilian population," he added.
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It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for him.

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The UAE and Qatar are privately urging allies to help convince Trump to soon stop military actions against Iran and achieve a quick diplomatic settlement, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.

According to sources, both countries are trying to avoid a regional escalation and a rise in energy prices.

"The countries are striving to create a broad coalition for a quick and diplomatic end to the conflict, people said, to prevent a regional escalation and a prolonged shock to energy prices," the publication writes.

A Qatari assessment published by Bloomberg News states that if shipping routes in the region remain seriously disrupted by the middle of this week, they expect an even more significant market reaction to natural gas prices than the sharp surge on Monday.

Qatar shut down liquefied natural gas production at the world's largest export facility after it became a target for Iranian drone attacks, resulting in a more than 50% increase in European gas prices.

Qatar's stockpiles of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles will be exhausted in four days at the current rate of use.
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The Gulf states may not be as suicidal as the European vassal states.

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