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The New York Times claims that the US is increasing pressure on tankers under sanctions: "16 ships are trying to break through the blockade, one ship has already been boarded, the rest are fleeing."
January 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The New York Times claims that the US is increasing pressure on tankers under sanctions: "16 ships are trying to break through the blockade, one ship has already been boarded, the rest are fleeing."
The ship, previously known as "Minerva M", was under US sanctions for its involvement in the transportation of Russian oil. The operation took place against the backdrop of attempts by tankers to circumvent restrictions related to flights to Venezuela.
January 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The ship, previously known as "Minerva M", was under US sanctions for its involvement in the transportation of Russian oil. The operation took place against the backdrop of attempts by tankers to circumvent restrictions related to flights to Venezuela.
The US has seized another tanker of Russia's shadow fleet — WSJ
Early on Friday morning, the US Coast Guard boarded the tanker "Olena" — the fifth vessel in the framework of monitoring the circumvention of US sanctions.
Early on Friday morning, the US Coast Guard boarded the tanker "Olena" — the fifth vessel in the framework of monitoring the circumvention of US sanctions.
January 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The US has seized another tanker of Russia's shadow fleet — WSJ
Early on Friday morning, the US Coast Guard boarded the tanker "Olena" — the fifth vessel in the framework of monitoring the circumvention of US sanctions.
Early on Friday morning, the US Coast Guard boarded the tanker "Olena" — the fifth vessel in the framework of monitoring the circumvention of US sanctions.
With Russians failing at the front, unable to save their tankers at sea or to prevent the loss of allies Venezuela and Iran, Moscow scales up the terror in Ukraine as a last means to convey strength
Another hospital in Kherson targeted, 2 staff injured.
Another hospital in Kherson targeted, 2 staff injured.
January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
With Russians failing at the front, unable to save their tankers at sea or to prevent the loss of allies Venezuela and Iran, Moscow scales up the terror in Ukraine as a last means to convey strength
Another hospital in Kherson targeted, 2 staff injured.
Another hospital in Kherson targeted, 2 staff injured.
Russia’s overnight attack damaged the Embassy of Qatar in Ukraine — Zelensky
January 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Russia’s overnight attack damaged the Embassy of Qatar in Ukraine — Zelensky
President Trump confirms that the Russian Navy's operation to save their oil tanker quickly ended at first sight of US and British forces, with both a Russian submarine and destroyer fleeing immediately.
January 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
President Trump confirms that the Russian Navy's operation to save their oil tanker quickly ended at first sight of US and British forces, with both a Russian submarine and destroyer fleeing immediately.
Despite the Russian dictator's residence never having actually been attacked, the Russian government, through its propaganda outlet TASS, has issued a statement saying that last night's "oreshnik" missile strike 75km from the Polish border was in retaliation for it.
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Despite the Russian dictator's residence never having actually been attacked, the Russian government, through its propaganda outlet TASS, has issued a statement saying that last night's "oreshnik" missile strike 75km from the Polish border was in retaliation for it.
🔴 Lviv. The ballistic missile with which Russia attacked the city was traveling at a speed of about 13,000 km/h, reported the Western Air Command. The type of missile will be determined after studying its elements.
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
🔴 Lviv. The ballistic missile with which Russia attacked the city was traveling at a speed of about 13,000 km/h, reported the Western Air Command. The type of missile will be determined after studying its elements.
🔴 Kyiv region. Fires were recorded in residential buildings and outbuildings in Brovary, Obukhiv, and Boryspil regions.
Rescuers extracted a family from the rubble in the Brovary district — a mother, a father, a grandmother, and a five-year-old child. All of them were hospitalized.
Rescuers extracted a family from the rubble in the Brovary district — a mother, a father, a grandmother, and a five-year-old child. All of them were hospitalized.
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
🔴 Kyiv region. Fires were recorded in residential buildings and outbuildings in Brovary, Obukhiv, and Boryspil regions.
Rescuers extracted a family from the rubble in the Brovary district — a mother, a father, a grandmother, and a five-year-old child. All of them were hospitalized.
Rescuers extracted a family from the rubble in the Brovary district — a mother, a father, a grandmother, and a five-year-old child. All of them were hospitalized.
- Desnyanskyi district — a drone hit the roof of a residential building at the 18th floor level and another one at the 1–2 floor level; a fire broke out.
- Obolon — locals reported strong explosions.
- Obolon — locals reported strong explosions.
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
- Desnyanskyi district — a drone hit the roof of a residential building at the 18th floor level and another one at the 1–2 floor level; a fire broke out.
- Obolon — locals reported strong explosions.
- Obolon — locals reported strong explosions.
- Pecherskyi district — a fire in a residential building; at another address, cars are burning in the courtyard. After the drone debris fell on a 9-story building, partial damage to the facade was recorded, without a fire, no victims were found.
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
- Pecherskyi district — a fire in a residential building; at another address, cars are burning in the courtyard. After the drone debris fell on a 9-story building, partial damage to the facade was recorded, without a fire, no victims were found.
Massive attack by Russia on the people of Ukraine – city of Kyiv, Kyiv region and Lviv — there are dead and injured.
🔴 Kyiv. As a result of the night attack, 4 people were killed, and the number of injured has risen to 19. This was reported by the city mayor, Vitali Klitschko.
🔴 Kyiv. As a result of the night attack, 4 people were killed, and the number of injured has risen to 19. This was reported by the city mayor, Vitali Klitschko.
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Massive attack by Russia on the people of Ukraine – city of Kyiv, Kyiv region and Lviv — there are dead and injured.
🔴 Kyiv. As a result of the night attack, 4 people were killed, and the number of injured has risen to 19. This was reported by the city mayor, Vitali Klitschko.
🔴 Kyiv. As a result of the night attack, 4 people were killed, and the number of injured has risen to 19. This was reported by the city mayor, Vitali Klitschko.
Rescue efforts continue across Kyiv this morning after an all-night Russian missile and drone attack.
There are already 4 people confirmed dead and another 22 injured. All the injured are in hospitals and receiving the necessary assistance.
At least 32 people were successfully rescued.
There are already 4 people confirmed dead and another 22 injured. All the injured are in hospitals and receiving the necessary assistance.
At least 32 people were successfully rescued.
January 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Rescue efforts continue across Kyiv this morning after an all-night Russian missile and drone attack.
There are already 4 people confirmed dead and another 22 injured. All the injured are in hospitals and receiving the necessary assistance.
At least 32 people were successfully rescued.
There are already 4 people confirmed dead and another 22 injured. All the injured are in hospitals and receiving the necessary assistance.
At least 32 people were successfully rescued.
The drone operator could clearly see the target and carried out the strike deliberately. The killing happened on the eve of Orthodox Christmas.
This is Russian culture.
This is Russian culture.
January 8, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The drone operator could clearly see the target and carried out the strike deliberately. The killing happened on the eve of Orthodox Christmas.
This is Russian culture.
This is Russian culture.
In Ukraine's Kherson region, Russians murdered Orthodox priest, Georgy Gorbenko, using an FPV drone.
He was a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.
He was a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.
January 8, 2026 at 1:23 PM
In Ukraine's Kherson region, Russians murdered Orthodox priest, Georgy Gorbenko, using an FPV drone.
He was a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.
He was a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.
The "Kursk" military group officially stated that the Russians were unable to advance or gain a foothold in this area, and the reports about the alleged seizure of the settlement do not correspond to reality.
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The "Kursk" military group officially stated that the Russians were unable to advance or gain a foothold in this area, and the reports about the alleged seizure of the settlement do not correspond to reality.
✅ Reality: Andriivka in the Sumy region was and is under the full control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
✅ Reality: Andriivka in the Sumy region was and is under the full control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Still having not learned their lesson from the failed Pokrovsk propaganda debacle, Russians continue pushing fictitious military victories onto media. Here is the truth.
🚫 Russian Lies: "Russian troops have seized Andriivka in the Sumy region and are expanding the occupation zone".
🚫 Russian Lies: "Russian troops have seized Andriivka in the Sumy region and are expanding the occupation zone".
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Still having not learned their lesson from the failed Pokrovsk propaganda debacle, Russians continue pushing fictitious military victories onto media. Here is the truth.
🚫 Russian Lies: "Russian troops have seized Andriivka in the Sumy region and are expanding the occupation zone".
🚫 Russian Lies: "Russian troops have seized Andriivka in the Sumy region and are expanding the occupation zone".
The damaged vessel was later taken under tow and brought to port by the coast guard.
Elbus, a 274-meter tanker flying the Palau flag (IMO 9290385), is listed by the EU as part of Russia’s shadow fleet. Reports say it was en route to Novorossiysk to load another shipment of oil.
Elbus, a 274-meter tanker flying the Palau flag (IMO 9290385), is listed by the EU as part of Russia’s shadow fleet. Reports say it was en route to Novorossiysk to load another shipment of oil.
January 8, 2026 at 11:38 AM
The damaged vessel was later taken under tow and brought to port by the coast guard.
Elbus, a 274-meter tanker flying the Palau flag (IMO 9290385), is listed by the EU as part of Russia’s shadow fleet. Reports say it was en route to Novorossiysk to load another shipment of oil.
Elbus, a 274-meter tanker flying the Palau flag (IMO 9290385), is listed by the EU as part of Russia’s shadow fleet. Reports say it was en route to Novorossiysk to load another shipment of oil.
Things arent getting any better for Russia's shadow tanker fleet, as Turkish media report a drone strike on an oil tanker bound for Russia.
According to Ortadoğu, an unidentified drone hit the Elbus tanker on January 7 while it was sailing in the Black Sea, roughly 30 miles off Turkey’s coast.
According to Ortadoğu, an unidentified drone hit the Elbus tanker on January 7 while it was sailing in the Black Sea, roughly 30 miles off Turkey’s coast.
January 8, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Things arent getting any better for Russia's shadow tanker fleet, as Turkish media report a drone strike on an oil tanker bound for Russia.
According to Ortadoğu, an unidentified drone hit the Elbus tanker on January 7 while it was sailing in the Black Sea, roughly 30 miles off Turkey’s coast.
According to Ortadoğu, an unidentified drone hit the Elbus tanker on January 7 while it was sailing in the Black Sea, roughly 30 miles off Turkey’s coast.
Russia's propaganda facade has crumbled.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski rightfully notes that the EU's economy is 9-10 times larger than the Russian economy and that they've successfully fought Russia before and can do it again.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski rightfully notes that the EU's economy is 9-10 times larger than the Russian economy and that they've successfully fought Russia before and can do it again.
January 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Russia's propaganda facade has crumbled.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski rightfully notes that the EU's economy is 9-10 times larger than the Russian economy and that they've successfully fought Russia before and can do it again.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski rightfully notes that the EU's economy is 9-10 times larger than the Russian economy and that they've successfully fought Russia before and can do it again.
With their global terror apparatus disintegrating, Russian bloggers try to look on the bright side.
"Well, it's good that our submarine wasn't captured"
"Well, it's good that our submarine wasn't captured"
January 8, 2026 at 8:55 AM
With their global terror apparatus disintegrating, Russian bloggers try to look on the bright side.
"Well, it's good that our submarine wasn't captured"
"Well, it's good that our submarine wasn't captured"
Russians continue to target Ukraine’s power and heating facilities.
"More than a million people in the Dnipropetrovsk region are currently without heat and water after a massive attack" — Minister of Communities and Territories Development, Oleksiy Kuleba
"More than a million people in the Dnipropetrovsk region are currently without heat and water after a massive attack" — Minister of Communities and Territories Development, Oleksiy Kuleba
January 8, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Russians continue to target Ukraine’s power and heating facilities.
"More than a million people in the Dnipropetrovsk region are currently without heat and water after a massive attack" — Minister of Communities and Territories Development, Oleksiy Kuleba
"More than a million people in the Dnipropetrovsk region are currently without heat and water after a massive attack" — Minister of Communities and Territories Development, Oleksiy Kuleba
As Russians are now increasingly on horseback, Ukrainian drone operators go to extremes in attempt to take out Russians without hurting horses.
January 8, 2026 at 8:23 AM
As Russians are now increasingly on horseback, Ukrainian drone operators go to extremes in attempt to take out Russians without hurting horses.
In light of Russia's ongoing humiliation of tankers being seized and allies being toppled, the entire Russian miliblogger apparatus in total meltdown today, pushing the Kremlin to launch war on everyone.
January 8, 2026 at 8:08 AM
In light of Russia's ongoing humiliation of tankers being seized and allies being toppled, the entire Russian miliblogger apparatus in total meltdown today, pushing the Kremlin to launch war on everyone.