Baza · 12:46 AM — A woman was stopped at the Kaliningrad border while attempting to smuggle more than one hundred endangered lizards into Poland. Customs officials discovered one hundred sixteen reptiles, measuring between ten and fifteen centimeters, hidden in the lining of her jacket during a routine inspection. The lizards, a species known as the earless rounded skink and listed in the Red Book, were packed in burlap bags, with three to five lizards in each. During questioning, the woman stated she was transporting the lizards to Germany for a reward. She will face a substantial fine, and the lizards have been sent to a rehabilitation center for exotic animals in Kaliningrad.

T A S S · 12:48 AM — Russia’s Battlegroup South reported the destruction of eighty-seven Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the past day. According to the battlegroup’s spokesman, within the last twenty-four hours, unmanned systems units in the Kramatorsk and Slavyansk sectors also destroyed forty-nine Ukrainian UAV communication antennas and thirty-one ground robotic systems.

Interfax · 12:48 AM — In the Irkutsk region of Russia, two men were attacked by a bear in August, and investigators have found that the men may have been engaged in illegal hunting activities prior to the incident. Valentin Borodenko, the head of the regional wildlife protection and usage service, reported that a shot fired at the bear could have provoked the attack. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the now-defunct settlement of Koltosh in the Taishet district. Further inquiries are underway to understand the circumstances surrounding the event.

Interfax · 12:49 AM — Thousands of people have been evacuated in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, due to an approaching typhoon. The evacuation was prompted by warnings from local authorities about the severe weather conditions expected to impact the area. The Japan Meteorological Agency has been monitoring the typhoon as it approaches the southern coastline. Emergency services are on high alert to assist residents and ensure their safety amidst the threat of the storm.

Interfax · 12:51 AM — The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has established a headquarters to develop operational solutions for the reorientation of cargo flows and to eliminate logistical constraints in the transportation of agricultural products. The headquarters aims to address issues related to the export of these goods. This initiative is part of efforts to enhance the efficiency of agricultural exports amidst current challenges. The ministry is expected to work on strategies that ensure the smooth movement of agricultural products in the supply chain.

Sputnik · 12:52 AM — China successfully launched seven satellites into orbit on a Tuesday using a Long March-6C carrier rocket. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation reported the completion of the mission. The launch took place from a site in China. This marks a significant achievement for China's space capabilities.

Izvestia · 12:52 AM — Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan, his son, and four other individuals have been detained, according to the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia. The committee alleges that Kocharyan, as the leader of the opposition bloc "Armenia," misused his official position to illegally appropriate state property under various pretexts, acquiring valuable assets at below market prices. To conceal the true ownership and criminal origins of these assets, they were registered under affiliated companies, which were then used for construction, sale, transfer to third parties, and also for transferring shares in ownership companies, including through gifting. The Investigative Committee has stated that searches were conducted at two companies linked to the former president's family, specifically a fitness club and an entertainment center. The previous day, Kocharyan's son, Levon, accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of being a liar and a traitor, to which Pashinyan responded by threatening to confiscate property from Kocharyan's family.

T A S S · 12:56 AM — Russian forces reported that their Battlegroup East destroyed thirty-six Ukrainian drone control posts within the last day. The Ukrainian military allegedly suffered losses of over three hundred fifteen personnel, in addition to losing one armored personnel carrier and two armored combat vehicles during the same period. This information was released by TASS.

RIA Novosti · 12:56 AM — Kanye West has received an advance payment for concerts in St. Petersburg, according to the organizers reported by RIA Novosti. Say Agency claims that the rapper still plans to come to Russia.

T A S S · 12:57 AM — The Russian stock market experienced a rise at the beginning of the trading session. As of ten o'clock in the morning Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices increased by one point zero nine percent. This increase reflects a positive start for the trading day on these indices. The report comes from TASS.

Euro News · 12:58 AM — Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany is a significant hub for transporting military goods. The airport supports operations for the German military and NATO allies. Additionally, it serves as a base for Ukraine's Antonov Airlines. The facility is crucial for logistical support in military operations in the region.