OPSEC has gone far when the opponent gets to name the operation.

Update: Misread.

Article in Kyiv Independent:

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on May 27 that Ukraine was launching a “logistical lockdown” program against Russia by intensifying its medium-range strike campaign.

“Our goal is to increase the pressure on the Russians in the rear even further and prevent them from carrying out active assault operations,” the minister said on Telegram.

Ukrainian forces have significantly expanded their medium-range strike capabilities, regularly hitting Russian military targets 20 to 300 kilometers (10 to 180 miles) behind the front line, both inside Russia and in occupied Ukrainian territories.

Targets have included high-value air defense systems, command centers, and facilities belonging to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB).

“While in October the enemy lost 67 soldiers per square kilometer of advance, in April that number had risen to 179,” Fedorov said.

“Russia is suffering record losses: over 35,000 soldiers killed or seriously wounded every month — and we continue to pick up the pace.”

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-intensify-middle-strikes-as-fedorov-unveils-logistical-lockdown-against-russia

Good that they are starting to take competition from China seriously.

“The EU will increase trade measures against China to protect entire sectors of Europe’s industry from Chinese competition. This is stated by the European Commission’s Vice President Stéphane Séjourné to the Financial Times.

– We will use safeguard clauses in a more general way for entire sectors and not just for individual companies or raw materials, he says.

He points out sectors such as chemicals, metals, and green technology as the most vulnerable.

Brussels sees an “existential” threat from Chinese imports and the new measures will be discussed at a special meeting on Friday, the newspaper writes.” https://omni.se/eu-ska-bredda-kinatullar-mot-existentiellt-hot/a/d4Lpmz

“The Russian central bank and other financial institutions will, according to a new law, be able to shoot down Ukrainian drones, reports the Financial Times.

Banks will be able to equip themselves with jammers and air defense systems. Staff will also be allowed to carry weapons. This is stated by Anatoly Aksakov of the Duma’s finance committee to Russian RBC.

The measures will not be state-funded.

– In this way, Putin makes the oligarchs pay, says military expert Johan Huovinen to DN.”
https://omni.se/ryska-banker-ska-kunna-skjuta-ner-dronare/a/j0Lpz9

“It is quite unusual for the leader of another country to write to both the US president and Congress at the same time. But the situation requires action, quick and effective action,” writes Zelenskyy.

Specifically, the letter contains an appeal for the US to send more ammunition for the Patriot air defense system, writes TT. Ukraine is also reportedly asking for support for other American weapons systems that it uses in the war against Russia.
https://omni.se/zelenskyjs-drag-skickade-brev-till-trump/a/L4PeWJ

Over the next six months, Ukraine has the chance to take the initiative in the war against Russia. This is stated by Ukrainian Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky in an interview with Reuters.

Biletsky, who leads the third Ukrainian army corps, believes that the Russian army is exhausted and lacks the ability to make any major breakthroughs in the war. Ukraine therefore has the chance to put itself in a good position ahead of possible negotiations with Russia, Biletsky claims.

– More precisely, I believe the coming six months are critical, says the top officer.

Biletsky is a former politician and founder of the far-right party National Corps. He also founded the controversial Azov Battalion, which over the years has had Nazi connections.
https://omni.se/ukrainsk-toppofficer-kriget-kan-vanda-inom-kort/a/wrv00P

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On the night leading into Thursday, Iran and the USA have attacked each other militarily around the Strait of Hormuz. Two unnamed sources told AP that American forces shot down at least four Iranian drones that posed a threat to their forces and shipping in the strait.

The US Central Command is said to have responded by bombing an Iranian military base, where a fifth drone was reportedly about to be launched from.

From the Iranian side, there are reports that they fired at four ships attempting to pass through the strait.

“They were warned, but after ignoring the warning, warning shots were fired at them, forcing them to turn back,” reports the state-run Iranian news agency Irib.

Kuwait also reports that it responded to missile and drone attacks during the night.”
https://omni.se/usa-kallor-havdar-sjalvforsvar-efter-nya-attacker/a/8p97nE

“The nighttime attacks between the USA and Iran should not be seen as an escalation of the war or as an end to the ongoing ceasefire. This is stated by an unnamed American official to NBC News.

During the morning, both Iran and the USA have accused each other of attacks. Iranian forces are said to have fired at four ships in the Strait of Hormuz, after which the American military reportedly responded by bombing an airbase. According to the source, the attacks are limited and are seen from the American side as self-defense, since Iranian forces were assessed to pose a threat to both American military and commercial shipping in the strait. The source also states that neither civilian nor military targets were damaged in the Iranian attacks.

The fighting takes place while Washington and Tehran are trying to negotiate a framework to end the war. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump dismissed reports that the USA had “promised” Iran to withdraw and lift the blockade in the strait.”
https://omni.se/amerikansk-kalla-nattens-strider-inte-en-eskalering/a/OkEqp3

“The rising energy prices and their impact on Americans will not pressure Donald Trump into a faster deal with Iran, he says according to Financial Times.

During a cabinet meeting at the White House, he says that Americans understand the reasons for the war.

– They understand that Iran simply cannot have nuclear weapons. I do it for the world, I’m not doing it just for us.

Trump also accuses Iran of dragging out a peace deal while waiting for the US midterm elections in November, hoping to get better terms, writes The Guardian.

– They think they will wait me out, you know, ‘we’re waiting him out, he has midterms.’”
https://omni.se/trump-pressas-inte-av-ekonomin-amerikanerna-forstar-varfor-vi-krigar/a/zO4Qwq

“Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, IRGC, has launched an attack on a US military base in response to the US assault during the night. This is reported by the Iranian state TV channel Irib, according to AFP.

The IRGC does not specify which American base was attacked, but during the morning several Iranian missiles and drones have targeted Kuwaiti airspace.

“The enemy knows that aggression will not go unanswered,” says a statement from the IRGC. They also write that the attack is a response to “this morning’s aggression,” where the USA bombed an Iranian airbase near the Strait of Hormuz.

Two American sources earlier this morning told AP that the US military has shot down at least four Iranian drones.”
https://omni.se/revolutionsgardet-har-slagit-till-mot-usa-bas/a/8p97r1

“Stock market heading for new decline after the night’s attacks
The Stockholm stock exchange looks set to continue falling for the third day in a row as Thursday’s trading begins. Pre-market trading at IG Markets indicates a decline for OMXS30 of nearly 0.5 percent.

The development is in line with Asia’s major stock exchanges, which are falling this morning after reports of new attacks from the USA and Iran during the night. The new attacks are causing oil prices to turn upwards, several media note. Brent crude rises around 3 percent to about 97 dollars a barrel, while American WTI crude is up about the same amount to 91.60 dollars.

US futures trading also indicates a decline when Wall Street opens this afternoon.

The radiotherapy company Elekta reported figures for the latest quarter this morning. Revenue and order intake were lower than analysts expected, while profit was higher.

The text is being updated.”
https://omni.se/borsen-mot-ny-nedgang-efter-nattens-attacker/a/2pPJdv

https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3mmuakhrkis23

**‼️ Russia: Major Clothing “retailer FunDay has closed about 50 stores.” 👉 “According to one source, the retailer is asking for a rent discount, and if it doesn’t receive one, it notifies the counterparty of the store’s closure .”**
https://bsky.app/profile/prune602.bsky.social/post/3mmuajbhpws2j

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The main focus of Ukrainian mid-range drones are the highway connecting the Russian-occupied cities of Donetsk, Mariupol, Melitopol and Dzhankoy. Russian supplies have been disrupted to the extent that fuel rationing and price hiking has started in Crimea, Ukraine’s most southern region. ** https://bsky.app/profile/tendar.bsky.social/post/3mmubdwz2ck2p

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