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Germany’s cabinet has passed a draft bill aimed at raising military service participation and potentially reinstating conscription. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has made increased military service a priority in the face of Russian threats, said earlier this year that the country wants “to be able to defend ourselves so that we don’t have to defend ourselves.” Read more from @BBCNews
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German army recruits take an oath, dressed in light blue shirts and dark blue berets as officers look on
flip.itGerman cabinet backs voluntary military service, opening door to conscriptionThe defence minister wants to increase soldiers in service from 182,000 to 260,000 by the early 2030s.
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In Rostov, The Granit Plant, Which Works For Russian Aviation And Air Defense, Was Blown Up

Boooom !

" Details of the attack became known.

During the Ukrainian Defense Forces' drone attack on Russian Federation military facilities, the Granit weapons factory located in the center of Rostov-on-Don was damaged. To reach the target, the means of destruction either flew over the front line and occupied territories or moved across the Black Sea. "

charter97.org/en/news/2025/8/2

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charter97.orgIn Rostov, The Granit Plant, Which Works For Russian Aviation And Air Defense, Was Blown UpDetails of the attack became known.
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Ukraine Disrupted 17% of Russia’s Oil Refining Capacity

" Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil and gas sites, carried out in response to Moscow’s attacks on its energy grid, have caused fuel shortages and disrupted key exports. "

kyivpost.com/post/58980

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Kyiv Post · Ukraine Disrupted 17% of Russia’s Oil Refining CapacityBy Kateryna Mykhailova
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Drone Sets House Ablaze in Russia’s Rostov Overnight

" Locals reported a fire at a building in the city of Rostov-on-Don, which Russian authorities attributed to a “UAV crash” during a reported Ukrainian drone strike. "

kyivpost.com/post/58995

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Kyiv Post · Drone Sets House Ablaze in Russia’s Rostov OvernightBy Leo Chiu
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Aufrüstung bei Rüstungskonzern Rheinmetall will Munitionsfabrik in Bulgarien errichten

Many thanks to Rheinmetall, 👍

" Artilleriemunition wird in der Ukraine dringend gebraucht, ein Teil der gelieferten Menge stammt von Rheinmetall. Die Waffenschmiede plant nun neue Munitionsfabriken. "

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Hungary again threatens Ukraine with energy supply cutoff

The traitors and friends of the war criminal in the Kremlin in Hungary are threatening Ukraine with cutting off energy supplies.
Hopefully, someone among the supporters of the courageous Ukrainians will be able to replace these supplies.

newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/hungar

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RBC-UkraineHungary again threatens Ukraine with energy supply cutoffRead more

> So, will Donald Trump go after the vets first?

It makes sense — most regimes that overthrow a government tend to target those who know how to fight and resist.

I have no doubt we’ll go from “thank you for your service” to “please stop resisting.”