Andrey Klepach, one of Russia’s top economists, has been replaced as chief economist of the country’s national development bank shortly after a speech was made public in which he reportedly said Russia’s economy was being damaged by the war in Ukraine.
Russia’s state news agency TASS confirmed that Klepach “no longer holds the position of chief economist at VEB,” one of Russia’s largest banks, but did not give a reason for his departure. A new candidate has been selected and will be appointed soon, TASS added. cnn.it/3UCB4DC
— @cnni Aug 17, 2026
Month: August 2026
Telegraph CONFIRMS Trump Wants to NUKE Iran
Yes, to appease his EGO and his master Netanyahu, he is going to KILL THOUSANDS of Innocent Iranians. W
1) This will push Iran to get DESTRUCTIVE, it will BACKFIRE
2) You can NUKE Iran 10x, it will not fold like Japan, you are only killing innocents for ego
The Telegraph reports Trump is considering whether nuclear weapons could break the stalemate as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
— @RyanRozbiani Aug 17, 2026
#CIA #DIA #Mossad
x.com/mikenov/status/2089398…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov)Vulnerabilities of Iran’s military underground network
Iran’s Underground Missile Network Vulnerabilities share.gemini.google/3imT2dbN…
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The primary vulnerability of Iran’s military underground network—often referred to as “missile cities”—lies in the bottlenecks at their entry and exit points. While the core bunkers are carved deep into solid granite mountains to survive direct bunker-buster hits, recent military campaigns by the U.S. and Israel have successfully neutralized these facilities by executing rapid-fire strikes on tunnel hatches, ventilation shafts, and access roads, effectively trapping the munitions and mobile launchers inside. [1, 2, 3]
The vulnerabilities of these subterranean fortresses fall into several structural, operational, and tactical categories: [2, 4]
1. The Exit Chokepoint & “Launch Trap”Exposed Emergence: To fire its mobile ballistic missiles, Iran must roll launchers out of tunnel openings or open hidden surface hatches. U.S. and Israeli aircraft maintain constant surveillance over these vectors, frequently destroying missile launchers the moment they emerge. [1, 2, 3]
Entombment Tactics: Satellite imagery has revealed that precision airstrikes heavily target the entrances of these bases. By collapsing mountain entryways, adversaries can safely trap thousands of Iranian drones and missiles underground without needing to penetrate the mountain itself. [2]2. Internal Safety and Chain-Reaction Risks
Lack of Isolation Barriers: Internal footage released by the IRGC Aerospace Force reveals that missiles are often stored in tightly packed, open-air rows along tunnel walls rather than in isolated, blast-proof revetments. [5, 6]
Catastrophic Secondary Explosions: Because these facilities lack internal blast doors between main sections, a single successful penetration or internal accident risks triggering massive chain-reaction explosions. Iran’s underground network has historically suffered severe accidental detonations due to volatile liquid propellants and substandard safety protocols. [6, 7]3. Critical Dependency on Life Support & Infrastructure
Ventilation Vulnerabilities: Deep bunkers require extensive HVAC systems to clear toxic exhaust fumes, manage humidity, and provide oxygen to personnel. Damaging external air intake vents can asphyxiate troops and force a total evacuation.
Power and Automation Failure: Many of these networks rely on automated underground rail systems to shuffle missiles from storage depots to launch zones. Disrupting the facility’s dedicated power supply or sabotaging its internal cyber-infrastructure freezes the mechanical workflow, crippling its rapid-fire capability. [3, 8]4. Supply Chain and Logistics Constraints
Storage vs. Manufacturing: While these “cities” excel at storing and rolling out existing arsenals, they are primarily storage and launch hubs, not raw manufacturing plants. If the overland transport infrastructure supplying these bases with fuel and replacement components is cut off, the underground networks lose their long-term operational sustainability. [3, 5]
Despite these vulnerabilities, Western and Israeli intelligence note that the network possesses a high level of strategic resilience. Iran has engineered these bases with multiple multi-directional exits and a highly capable engineering corps that has shown the ability to rapidly clear bombed entry points and restore up to 90% of base access within weeks of a strike. [3, 9]
If you would like to explore this topic further, tell me if you want to look into:The specific types of missiles stored in these complexes (e.g., solid vs. liquid fuel).
The bunker-buster munitions used by adversaries to counter them.
A map of the known locations of these missile cities across Iran. [2, 3, 6, 7, 10][1] wsj.com
[2] cnn.com
[3] youtube.com
[4] facebook.com
[5] facebook.com
[6] en.wikipedia.org
[7] alhurra.com
[8] youtube.com
[9] youtube.com
[10] youtube.com— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2089398725223358483— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 17, 2026
Vulnerabilities of Iran’s military underground network
Iran’s Underground Missile Network Vulnerabilities share.gemini.google/3imT2dbN…
AI Mode
The primary vulnerability of Iran’s military underground network—often referred to as “missile cities”—lies in the bottlenecks at their entry and exit points. While the core bunkers are carved deep into solid granite mountains to survive direct bunker-buster hits, recent military campaigns by the U.S. and Israel have successfully neutralized these facilities by executing rapid-fire strikes on tunnel hatches, ventilation shafts, and access roads, effectively trapping the munitions and mobile launchers inside. [1, 2, 3]
The vulnerabilities of these subterranean fortresses fall into several structural, operational, and tactical categories: [2, 4]
1. The Exit Chokepoint & “Launch Trap”Exposed Emergence: To fire its mobile ballistic missiles, Iran must roll launchers out of tunnel openings or open hidden surface hatches. U.S. and Israeli aircraft maintain constant surveillance over these vectors, frequently destroying missile launchers the moment they emerge. [1, 2, 3]
Entombment Tactics: Satellite imagery has revealed that precision airstrikes heavily target the entrances of these bases. By collapsing mountain entryways, adversaries can safely trap thousands of Iranian drones and missiles underground without needing to penetrate the mountain itself. [2]2. Internal Safety and Chain-Reaction Risks
Lack of Isolation Barriers: Internal footage released by the IRGC Aerospace Force reveals that missiles are often stored in tightly packed, open-air rows along tunnel walls rather than in isolated, blast-proof revetments. [5, 6]
Catastrophic Secondary Explosions: Because these facilities lack internal blast doors between main sections, a single successful penetration or internal accident risks triggering massive chain-reaction explosions. Iran’s underground network has historically suffered severe accidental detonations due to volatile liquid propellants and substandard safety protocols. [6, 7]3. Critical Dependency on Life Support & Infrastructure
Ventilation Vulnerabilities: Deep bunkers require extensive HVAC systems to clear toxic exhaust fumes, manage humidity, and provide oxygen to personnel. Damaging external air intake vents can asphyxiate troops and force a total evacuation.
Power and Automation Failure: Many of these networks rely on automated underground rail systems to shuffle missiles from storage depots to launch zones. Disrupting the facility’s dedicated power supply or sabotaging its internal cyber-infrastructure freezes the mechanical workflow, crippling its rapid-fire capability. [3, 8]4. Supply Chain and Logistics Constraints
Storage vs. Manufacturing: While these “cities” excel at storing and rolling out existing arsenals, they are primarily storage and launch hubs, not raw manufacturing plants. If the overland transport infrastructure supplying these bases with fuel and replacement components is cut off, the underground networks lose their long-term operational sustainability. [3, 5]
Despite these vulnerabilities, Western and Israeli intelligence note that the network possesses a high level of strategic resilience. Iran has engineered these bases with multiple multi-directional exits and a highly capable engineering corps that has shown the ability to rapidly clear bombed entry points and restore up to 90% of base access within weeks of a strike. [3, 9]
If you would like to explore this topic further, tell me if you want to look into:The specific types of missiles stored in these complexes (e.g., solid vs. liquid fuel).
The bunker-buster munitions used by adversaries to counter them.
A map of the known locations of these missile cities across Iran. [2, 3, 6, 7, 10][1] wsj.com
[2] cnn.com
[3] youtube.com
[4] facebook.com
[5] facebook.com
[6] en.wikipedia.org
[7] alhurra.com
[8] youtube.com
[9] youtube.com
[10] youtube.com— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 17, 2026
Iran’s Underground Missile Network Vulnerabilities share.gemini.google/3imT2dbN…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 17, 2026
#CIA #DIA #Mossad
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– Военные потери Ирана: сравнение США и Израиля
