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Herr E von der NAFO

@herre-nafo.bsky.social

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NAFO Fella, Historian and Geographer, NAFO, NoAfD, AntiReligiousExtremists Mainly reposting articles about weapon deliveries and war economy related to the war in Ukraine. Left X/Twitter because of Musk. Slava Ukraini

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

militarnyi.com/en/news/rm-4...

RM-48U Missiles Make Up More Than Half of Ballistic and Hypersonic Missiles Fired at Ukraine in July and August

Russian RM-48U missiles accounted for more than half of the 228 ballistic and hypersonic missiles fired at Ukraine in July and early August.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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What Is Known About S-300 Clone, GAM-67 Missiles in $2.68 Billion U.S. Aid Package for Ukraine? | Defense Express

The delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine, including the mysterious S-300 Clone and GAM-67 anti-aircraft missiles, will be funded through U.S. aid

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Britain Starts Mass-Producing Turbojets for Cruise Missiles and Strike Drones Ukraine Needs to Hit russia | Defense Express

Mass strikes against targets in russia using cruise missiles and drones require large numbers of affordable, compact turbojet engines. The UK is now making progress toward mass-producing such engines,...

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Half a million Russian troops killed since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine, British intel reports

UK intelligence said the number of Russian casualties, meaning killed, wounded, and missing, is thought to be 1.5 million since February 2022, matching Ukrainian estimates.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Ukraine Is Set to Receive a Scant Number of Patriot Missiles in 2026—What Is Its Only Option Left? | Defense Express

The idea of shooting down all ballistic missiles targeting Ukraine is not realistic, and it is not something Ukraine can count on—the officially released figures make that clear

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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Russia launches full-scale online marketplace for military and dual-use goods as Ukrainian attacks against e-commerce warehouses continue

Russia’s Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies is moving the Roy.Market marketplace for dual-use goods — effectively military goods — from pilot mode…

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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“Putinist formalism has arrived”: Contemporary art in Russia is struggling to survive under state repression

In July, Russian authorities canceled the Outline music and arts festival, officially due to the threat of drone attacks. After the GULAG History Museum in…

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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A farewell to (American) arms: Europe is pushing the U.S. out of its military-industrial complex

A quiet revolution is underway in Europe: import substitution in the defense sector. The EU intends to free itself from American technology so it can develop…

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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Germany Thwarts Russian Plot to Assassinate Executive of Donaustahl, Drone Supplier to Ukraine

German authorities have thwarted a Russian intelligence operation to assassinate executives of defense companies supplying weapons to the Ukrainian military.

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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Camera traps reveal Chornobyl wildlife changed routines during Russian occupation

An international research team has for the first time investigated how an unfolding armed conflict influenced the behavior of wild animals. Using camera traps, the scientists documented how the Russia...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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Romania shoots down third drone in three days as tensions rise over Russian airspace violations

The drone was shot down over Romanian territorial waters in the Sulina–Chilia area of the Danube Delta, near the border with Ukraine.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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Russia preparing to receive additional North Korean troops, Zelensky says

"Russia wants to bring in another 30,000 North Korean troops," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address on July 25.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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themoscowtimes.com

'Chastity or Passion?': Orthodox Priests Bring ‘Chastity Lessons’ to Russian Schools - The Moscow Times

At a rural school in Russia’s Tver region this March, a class of ninth-grade students examined models of fetuses during a lesson.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Fedorov's approval rating soars by 30% amid protests, surpasses Zelensky's, poll shows

According to the poll, 72% of the respondents did not support Fedorov’s dismissal, 5% backed it, and 17% said they were indifferent.

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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Lockheed Martin unveils cheaper Patriot air defense interceptor amid surging global demand

The new Patriot PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector, known as PAC-3 ACE, will cost less than half as much as the existing PAC-3 MSE interceptor, according to Lockheed Martin.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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France Will Provide Ukraine with Licenses to Manufacture Aster 30 and SCALP Missiles and Hammer Bombs

France will grant Ukraine licenses to manufacture Aster 30 anti-aircraft missiles for the SAMP/T air defense system, AASM Hammer air-to-ground bombs, and SCALP cruise missiles.French President Emmanue...

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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Which Rafale Variants Could Ukraine Receive from France in 2028–2029? | Defense Express

France sells used fighter jets, which can often be delivered faster than newly built aircraft. Furthermore, there is a significant difference between the Rafale F3R and the Rafale F4

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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Ukraine has Once Again Begun Shooting Down Russian Ballistic Missiles

Ukrainian air defenses have once again begun intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.The Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated this.According to the command, as of 9:00 a.m. on […]

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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kyivindependent.com

Ukraine, 9 European partners launch anti-ballistic missile coalition to support Freya air defense project

Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K. are joining Kyiv in an effort to "build a shared anti-ballistic missile capacity for Europe," the French presidenc...

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Ukraine Receives Rare Mobile F-16 Simulators to Expand Pilot Training (Video) | Defense Express

Ukraine has taken delivery of another batch of highly specialized mobile F-16 simulators, allowing the Air Force to train more pilots and intensify preparation for Western fighter operations

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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kyivindependent.com

German photo prize shortlists Kremlin media-linked photographer for occupied Mariupol series

A Russian photographer with ties to Kremlin-backed media has been shortlisted for one of Germany's leading photography awards for his series on occupied Mariupol, raising concerns about how Russian na...

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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How Quickly Could Ukraine Master Patriot Missile Production if the U.S. Really Grants the World's Third License? | Defense Express

Only two countries currently hold licenses to manufacture Patriot missiles. If the U.S. president follows through on his promise, Ukraine would become the third

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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Massive Russia attack hits apartment buildings in Kyiv, killing 8, injuring 34

Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones toward Kyiv overnight on July 6, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of yet another large-scale attack targeting the capital.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

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Kremlin proposes temporary Kostiantynivka ceasefire and handover of bodies to Ukraine, calls for talks in Moscow

Russia proposed a temporary ceasefire in the front-line city of Kostiantynivka to facilitate a handover of fallen Ukrainian service members' bodies, and the Kremlin said that President Volodymyr Zelen...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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Russia allows lower-grade gasoline production as Ukrainian attacks choke fuel supply

Russia will allow oil refineries across the country to produce fuel products adhering to the lower-quality Euro-3 standards, according to a government decree published July 2.

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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Meteor missile: The 'long arm' Ukraine's air force has sorely needed

Soon, Ukraine will have a new weapon: Swedish Gripen fighter jets carrying Meteor missiles, which can hit targets farther away than any missile Ukrainian pilots have now. That extra range could help ...

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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themoscowtimes.com

Russia's Stock Market Is the Best Measure of Russia's Problems. The Signs Aren't Good. - The Moscow Times

Opinion | I love the stock market.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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Hackers claim breach of Russian drone-building plant’s database at Alabuga economic zone in Tatarstan

Unknown hackers breached the website of the Alabuga special economic zone (SEZ) in Tatarstan over the weekend, according to an archived copy of its official…

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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As Their Nationwide Pollution Problem Deepens, Russians Say They Have Bigger Worries - The Moscow Times

For residents of Ulan-Ude, the capital of Russia’s republic of Buryatia, the fleeting Siberian summer offers a rare chance to breathe clean air. Situated on a low plain surrounded by mountains, Ulan-...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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Ukraine reveals new figures for North Korean troop losses in Russia's Kursk Oblast

HUR's claimed figure surpasses the previous South Korean and British intelligence assessment, which estimated a total of about 6,000 casualties for North Korean troops, both killed and injured, in Kur...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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Pentagon Failed to Use $910 Million in Ukraine Aid Under USAI Program on Time

The US Department of War failed to use $910 million allocated for military assistance to Ukraine under the Biden administration’s Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) program on time.The find...

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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russians Queuing Miles for Scarce Fuel Told to Check How Much Gasoline Shaheds Actually Burn — 545,000 Liters in May Alone | Defense Express

Ukraine strikes on fuel infrastructure trigger cascade shortage as 4,900 Geran-2 drones averaged 105 liters each while decoy Gerberas add 32,000 more

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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themoscowtimes.com

Kremlin Aware of Viral Video Threatening Armed Uprising Over Alleged Abuses in Army - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin said Friday it was aware of, but had not yet seen, a viral video featuring a Russian man identifying himself as a Ukraine war veteran who threatened to stage an armed uprising unless Presi...

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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theguardian.com

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits amid boot camp outbreak

Move comes after Hegseth made shot optional for military in April and Texas outbreak has sickened nearly 300 people

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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themoscowtimes.com

Why Does Putin Fiddle While Russia Burns? That's How the System Works. - The Moscow Times

Opinion | When Ukrainian drones struck targets in Moscow on June 16, 18 and 22, the attacks were notable not only because of the dramatic footage that they generated.

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

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Missile Defense's Unforgiving Logic Comes Back to Haunt Russia

Ukrainian long-range drone attacks expose a deepening air defense shortage

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

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kyivindependent.com

How Russia bought influence over culture in the West

At 7 p.m. on Saturday, my phone lit up with a message from a colleague in Kyiv. It read: "The Lavra is bombed. It's on fire." The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, founded in 1051, is the most important religious...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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Not-so-secret services: One of Russia’s most highly classified officials has a social media problem

Top-secret FSB counterintelligence documents obtained by The Insider show that since the start of Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, foreign intelligence…

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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Officials in Russia Begin Preparing for Mass Mobilization

Russian authorities in the Volgograd region have begun preparing officials from various regions for mass mobilization.Seventeen people participated in the training—employees of mobilization units with...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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United Kingdom To Provide Ukraine with 150,000 Drones and LMM Missiles

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with a new package of military aid worth approximately €865 million.The official announcement regarding the allocation of military equipment was made by UK Defe...

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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Tulsi Gabbard's last pass to Russia

Outgoing U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard's declassification of intelligence that she claims reveals U.S. funding for biological laboratories, including in Ukraine, was quickly amplif...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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Germany to Allocate $400 Million for Anti-Aircraft Missiles for Ukraine

Germany will provide $400 million to purchase anti-aircraft missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems.Speaking ahead of a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, German Defense Ministe...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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Almost 70% of Ukrainians expect Zelensky to be replaced after war, poll shows

This marks a notable rise from 23% in 2023, as Zelensky's presidency enters its seventh year, reflecting a broader public demand for change across other branches of government as well.

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/c...

themoscowtimes.com

Cracks in Russia’s Economy Shine Through at SPIEF - The Moscow Times

When black smoke hung in the sky above St.

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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russia Can Keep No More Than Four A-50U AWACS Aircraft Flying, That Matters for Future Gripen Operations in Ukraine | Defense Express

What is the actual state of russia's A-50U airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) fleet, what losses do russian sources themselves acknowledge, and why do these figures matter in assessing future ...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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'Just a show for Putin' — Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum

Once billed as a rival to Davos, the forum now draws far-right influencers and conspiracy theorists.

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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Unholy order: Russia is building a system of religious control in occupied Ukraine

Russia is systematically building a system of religious control in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Russian troops are destroying and seizing churches as…

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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kyivindependent.com

EU weighs future of Ukrainian refugees as some member states harden their stance

The EU is set to discuss extending Ukrainian refugee protections for a sixth time, amid thorny questions over whether and when more than 4 million refugees in Europe will return home.

Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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Where Else Could Ukraine Obtain Meteor Missiles for Gripen Beyond Sweden's Deliveries, What Is State of Production? | Defense Express

Although Meteor missiles are capable of engaging russian aircraft at long ranges, ensuring sufficient quantities for Ukraine's Air Force is critical. Availability depends both on production output and...

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Herr E von der NAFO @herre-nafo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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Germany sends new IRIS-T system to Ukraine as Kyiv braces for next Russian mass attack

Russian forces launched more than 2,300 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 108 missiles over the past week, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.