NATO’s regional defence plans divide Europe into three operational fronts, but the emerging architecture exposes issues in command, rear-area sustainment and the availability of enabling forces required to turn headquarters into warfighting formations.
Ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, read the full analysis by Ruben Stewart ( @2eatsoup): go.iiss.org/4aBYYEH
— @IISS_org Jul 6, 2026
Opinion: The Russian leader may want to escalate his war — but that is harder than it sounds. ft.trib.al/ds3w5Me
— @FT Jul 6, 2026
Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks – The New York Times nytimes.com/2026/07/06/world…
Ukraine Air Defense Faces Russian Attacks share.gemini.google/TsbhxXQZ…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 6, 2026
Ukraine Air Defense Faces Russian Attacks share.gemini.google/TsbhxXQZ…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 6, 2026
Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks – The New York Times nytimes.com/2026/07/06/world…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 6, 2026
Russia had exactly one refinery among its gasoline giants that Ukraine hadn’t touched.
It sat in Siberia, 2,500 km out, past the Ural Mountains—far enough. Until now.
On 6 July, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces crossed it off the list. FP-1 drones flew into the heart of the Omsk plant, the ELOU-AVT-11 unit, and footage suggests nobody even vented the system pressure before impact. Now all 11 of Russia’s biggest gasoline producers are within the range.
The same night’s strikes: Yaroslavl, Vysotsk, Ust-Luga, Kaluga, a missile brigade base, a fuel terminal in occupied Kerch.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/07/…
— @EuromaidanPress Jul 6, 2026
Deadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit – The New York Times nytimes.com/2026/07/05/world…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 6, 2026
Summary
Russia launched a brutal wave of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens more just days before a critical NATO summit. Meanwhile, Ukraine is hitting back with long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, backed by US intelligence. Tensions are rising as both sides dig in, with peace talks stalled until at least 2027.
Key Stories
Deadly Russian strikes pound Kyiv ahead of NATO meeting — Russia unleashed a massive overnight attack on Kyiv, firing 68 missiles and 351 drones. Ukrainian forces shot down most of the drones but failed to intercept any of the 29 ballistic missiles, leaving apartment buildings in ruins and at least 11 dead. The assault comes as NATO leaders prepare to meet in Turkey.
Ukraine strikes back with drone attacks on Russian oil refineries — Ukraine has dramatically stepped up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, hitting at least 194 oil facilities this year—11 times more than in 2025. The strikes, including a recent fire at a major refinery in Yaroslavl, are made possible by US intelligence sharing and improved long-range drones.
US helps Ukraine plan deep strikes inside Russia — The US is providing intelligence to help Ukraine execute drone attacks deep inside Russian territory, including routes to avoid air defenses. This support comes as Russia pushes for major Ukrainian territorial concessions, with peace talks unlikely to restart before early 2027.
Russia uses ‘performance crimes’ to intimidate the West — Experts say Russia is increasingly using high-profile sabotage, cyberattacks, and disinformation as a form of psychological warfare. These so-called ‘performance crimes’ are designed to send political messages and project strength, even as its military struggles in Ukraine.
Putin warns NATO of ‘big consequences’ over Ukraine support — Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened severe retaliation if NATO continues supporting Ukraine, claiming the alliance is preparing for war with Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s defensive strategy and drone strikes are reportedly weakening Russia’s offensive capabilities.
The CIA collaborated with the Nazi in mind control experiments on unaware citizens
youtu.be/dpQulJS-R50?si=QL6z…
The operations were carried out throughout institutions on many levels of society
Documents were destroyed, except for a few misplaced documents now under review #CIA #CrimesAgainstHumanity— @solos4242 Jul 6, 2026
#CIA #FBI #Mossad
x.com/mikenov/status/2074134…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) #Russia intensified attacks on #Ukraine ahead of a critical #NATO summit thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2074134611282546912— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 6, 2026