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On January 4 – 5, 2026, Ukrainian forces carried out multiple drone attacks on the JSC Energia factory in Yelets, Lipetsk region, Russia. The facility was previously struck on May 23, July 3, and July 15, 2025.
The assault involved multiple waves of kamikaze drones, with at least four impacts on production workshops. Explosions, fires, and heavy black smoke were observed across the site.
The plant is Russia’s leading producer of specialized lithium-ion batteries and chemical power sources. These components are critical for guidance systems used in Iskander and Kinzhal ballistic missiles, UMPK (FAB) glide bombs, UAVs, electronic warfare systems, and other military hardware employed extensively in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
— OSINT Intuit™ (@UKikaski) Jan 5, 2026
BREAKING: A Paris court found 10 people guilty for the cyber harassment of France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, in the latest legal action sparked by false claims that she is a transgender woman who was born a man reut.rs/4pZAXwO
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Popular Japanese sushi chain pays record $3.2 million for tuna in New Year auction reut.rs/4qCiQwK reut.rs/4qCiQwK
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Caracas after US forces capture Venezuelan President Maduro x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqvLaO…
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