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When the US govt says the Iran war has cost $47.1 billion (and counting) that refers only to the munitions they used up and now have to replace, along with other operational costs. Nothing else. The actual cost is in the hundreds of billions, and by the time it’s all over, will be in the trillions.

🇵🇱🇺🇦 Poland is preparing another €50 million military aid package for Ukraine! The package includes two MiG-29 fighter jets, artillery ammunition, F-16 munitions, and missiles for Piorun air-defense systems. One MiG-29 is still airworthy, while the other has reached the end of its service life.

The Tagesschau reports on the parliamentary elections in Israel, Chancellor Merz's support for free trade during his trip to Asia, a local ceasefire in Oleschky, the investment promises of the French government following student protests, possible delays in long-distance travel of Deutsche Bahn after the discovery of munitions, and Bayern striker Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or. #ParlamentswahlIsrael #Freihandel #BallonDor (translated)

Torsten Heinrich wrote that Russia is practically not at the negotiation table and is even expanding its demands. Moscow explicitly rules out a ceasefire unless it is part of a peace agreement. In contrast, Ukraine has offered an immediate and complete ceasefire for more than a year. Although Russia claims to want peace, Heinrich argued, it is seeking victory and is therefore not ready for peace. Heinrich also claimed that Russia has supplied Iran with weapons and target data, and is highly likely directly responsible for the deaths of U.S. soldiers. Furthermore, Russia has reportedly offered bounties for killed U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. While reduced Russian diesel exports could lead to an increase in fuel prices, he stated that the main cause is the disruptions in the Persian Gulf. Two years ago, Ukraine was on the defensive, Heinrich wrote. After the fall of Avdiivka, Russian troops gained ground in the Donbas and achieved several tactical breakthroughs. At the same time, Ukraine was temporarily cut off from American supply shipments due to the lack of approval from the U.S. Congress and suffered from a severe shortage, especially of artillery ammunition. Meanwhile, Ukraine can now produce enough artillery ammunition for its own needs and has regained the initiative in several front sections, Heinrich wrote. There is discussion about whether it can also take strategic initiative in the next six months. Additionally, an increasing number of Ukrainian weapons are hitting targets in Russia. Heinrich described Ukraine's situation as the best since spring 2023. Heinrich found a statement about the loss of oceans and seas incomprehensible. He humorously noted that Ukraine could rename the Black Sea to "Ukrainian Sea." #Russland #Ukraine #Frieden (translated)

The LR-New Energy mayor of Limoges, Guillaume Guérin, stated that the police no longer had ammunition and that the fire at the town hall could have been avoided during a day marked by demonstrations against the high cost of living that led to various incidents in Paris and France. #Manifestations #ViolenceUrbaines #Limoges (translated)

Jon De Lorraine shared images that he presented as having been filmed inside the town hall of Limoges before the tragedy. He claimed that the security forces were out of ammunition and attributed the images to Andycops. https://t.co/HXBzdnephs #Limoges #Urgent #Actualités (translated)

Impact reported, citing Amaury Brelet, that law enforcement in Paris is lacking ammunition and that the police prefecture is trying to urgently resupply them, while they are being forced to retreat. According to Impact, a police source described the situation as a "disaster." #Paris #Urgence #Sécurité (translated)

AlertesInfos stated, citing a police source with Amaury Brelet, that the priority of law enforcement was to protect the Élysée and its surroundings in Paris. The account added that the police were lacking ammunition and were forced to retreat, while the police prefecture was attempting to urgently resupply them. The source described the situation as a "disaster." #Paris #Sécurité #Urgence (translated)

Bastion reported information attributed to Amaury Brelet stating that law enforcement in Paris was low on ammunition and had to retreat in the face of rioters. He indicated that reinforcements were urgently requested and that the protection of the Élysée and its surroundings had become a priority. #Paris #Émeutes #Urgence (translated)

The author said Kyiv had been living through such attacks for too long, and claimed Russia had launched another large-scale attack overnight on Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast and Kharkiv, involving 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 drones and loitering munitions. The author reported that three people had been killed and 22 injured. https://t.co/63B9Uh0gQQ #Kyiv #Ukraine #StopTheWar #UA #RU

President Zelenskyy: "Since yesterday evening and up until now, Russia has attacked Ukraine with more than a hundred different weapons, including jet-powered drones, loitering munitions,&ballistic missiles. A significant number of these weapons were shot down. But unfortunately, not all of them⤵️

As part of Operation Vivaldi, the Ukrainian army is using ground robots to clear roads, transport ammunition, and carry out attacks, illustrating a new technological approach on the battlefield confronting the Russian army around Lyman. #GuerreEnUkraine #RobotsMilitaires #InnovationTechnologique (translated)

Jaf gave an overview of the first day of the Marrakech Air Show. He wrote that Morocco would acquire South Korean FA-50 planes and that the Kingdom and Harmattan AI would jointly produce 55,000 drones. He also indicated that the two parties would design, develop, and manufacture a new attack drone, named Irifi, which he claimed would have a range of 2,000 kilometers. Jaf added that the Moroccan company MMI was now manufacturing guided missiles, remote-operated turret systems, mortar systems, and loitering munitions. He also reported the participation of the F-35 at the Air Show for the first time, estimating that this would fuel rumors. He finally praised what he described as a strong acceleration of the Kingdom's military industry. #MarrakechAirShow #IndustrieMilitaire #Maroc (translated)

Michael Jaunasse wrote that his uncle, a police officer, had just sent him a photo of a firearm and its ammunition, which had been found on a person in a protest area. He believed that the violence had crossed a line. https://t.co/NtuzhFNqKj #Violence #Sécurité #Manifestation (translated)

The author stated that France was the only country in Europe to fire explosive munitions on protesters. He called on the European Union to condemn police violence which, according to him, was mutilating children. https://t.co/LGZmBmpVL1 #France #ViolencesPolicières #UnionEuropéenne #FR #EU (translated)