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Antonov 225 Mriya détruit par les Russes — Photo © Mairie de Kiev
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The Rebirth of a Stranded Giant

20 July 2025
“Elephants never lie,” as we all know… Impossible is definitely not Ukrainian! What on earth are these Ukrainians doing? We knew they were brave, tenacious and daring, but once again they have earned our admiration and respect. The story of the Antonov An-124-100, registered UR-82073, which was secretly refurbished before taking off under the Russians’ noses, is more than just the tale of a flight; it is a feat in more ways than one. The rebirth of UR-82073 represents a successful fusion of Ukraine’s national industrial policy, economic warfare, and military strategy.

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Northrop Grumman B2-Spirit Bomber beim Abwurf einer GBU-57 – Foto: US Air Force
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« Midnight Hammer »: For Whom the Bell Tolls ?

22 June 2025
At midnight (French time), President Trump decided to strike a decisive blow. There is no doubt that this decision will have serious consequences. Even if the Trump administration in Washington denies wanting to bring down the Iranian government, the mullahs’ regime is no longer what it used to be. One can imagine the joy of the anxious Israelis who were waiting for this help that will come from the sky and the sea. Help that was undoubtedly delayed because Netanyahu forced Donald Trump’s hand and, by attacking Iran, stole some of his thunder by denting his rather inflated ego… It took guts. Bibi did it. He took a gamble and he won. American deterrence is therefore back, and in the Middle East, there is total relief. In Russia and China, the message has been received. Iran was a threat to far too many people! Europe tried to make its voice heard: this episode, one of many, will show that it remains unheard.

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Zelensky felicite le général Vasyl Maljuk — Photo Présidence ukrainienne
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Operation Spider Web: Strategic Analysis

3 June 2025
Operation Pavutina, carried out on June 1, 2025, by Ukrainian intel-ligence services, primarily the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), marked a turning point in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. It illus-trated Ukraine’s growing capacity to conduct complex asymmetric warfare operations and strike deep into Russian territory.
This operation inflicted both considerable material and psycho-logical damage on Russia, calling into question its air defense posture and strategic depth. Key successes of the operation include the successful targeting of multi-ple strategic Russian airbases, the destruction or damage of a substantial number of high-value Russian aircraft, and the innova-tive use of FPV (First-Person View) drones launched from within Russian territory. Strategically, the operation temporarily diminished Russia’s long-range strike capa-bilities and significantly boosted Ukrainian morale,

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