Alternative Media Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-09
Today’s Geopolitical and Conflict news from Alternative Media sources. If you are interested in getting a full picture with all perspectives, this is for you. Alternative Media covers events that the MSM will not, and frequently covers news from the other side.
Vance Warns Iranians Ahead Of Pakistan Talks: US "Has All The Cards" & "We Want The Nuclear Fuel"
Vance Warns Iranians Ahead Of Pakistan Talks: US "Has All The Cards" & "We Want The Nuclear Fuel" Summary: Vice President Vance (who's been tapped to lead talks) warns Iranians: Trump ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 8, 2026 - zerohedge.com
US Futures, Global Stocks And Bonds Soar On Ceasefire Relief, Oil Plummets
US Futures, Global Stocks And Bonds Soar On Ceasefire Relief, Oil Plummets US futures, global stocks and bonds are sharply higher while oil prices plunge the most in years as a wave of op...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 8, 2026 - zerohedge.com
What is in the US-Iran peace deal? What we know so far
US President Donald Trump has postponed attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure to negotiate a peace deal based on Tehran’s proposals Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Has the Iran War Ceasefire Already Ceased?
Both sides claim that they’ve agreed to stop fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, but the fighting is still happening and Hormuz is still closed.
Reason.com
Apr 8, 2026 - reason.com
Can Russia do to Ukraine and NATO what Iran has done?
Can Russia do to Ukraine and NATO what Iran has done?The extrapolation of Iran's actions against the United States, although not entirely correct in terms of scale, makes us think about exactly how Ru...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
UA POV: "If I were made to watch TikToks about Skelya for two days straight, I’d probably go AWOL too," — Deputy Regiment Commander Nemo - Suspilne
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 8, 2026 - reddit.com
With the Ukraine being squeezed dry, USA is preparing Moldavia to be thrown into the furnace of war
‼️ The next two news items are deeply interconnected!️️️ Moldova's withdrawal from CIS approved by president, enters into forceThe withdrawal process will be finalized after a 12-month notice periodCH...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
UA POV: "In stress, they were shouting for us to bring them home": why the evacuation of people with limited mobility from Druzhkivka is becoming a critical problem - Vchasno
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 8, 2026 - reddit.com
UPDATE: White House Pushes Back on Iran Terror Regime SHUTS DOWN Strait of Hormuz Again
UPDATE: The Trump administration is pushing back hard against claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully shut down. The post UPDATE: White House Pushes Back on Iran Terror Regime SHUTS DOWN Strai...
The Gateway Pundit
Apr 8, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Viktor Orbán and His American Apologists All Deserve To Lose
J.D. Vance in Budapest: 'We have got to get Viktor Orbán reelected as Prime Minister of Hungary, don't we?'
Reason.com
Apr 8, 2026 - reason.com
A ceasefire on Iran's terms underscores war's strategic blunder
Yesterday began with Donald Trump issuing genocidal threats against Iran on social media and ended — just ten hours later — with the announcement of a 14-day ceasefire, on Iran’s terms. Even by the vo...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 8, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Understanding the Iran Ceasefire
It beats “a whole civilization will die,” anyway. The post Understanding the Iran Ceasefire appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
No 4D Chess: War With Iran Helps China
Wannabe analysts depict the quagmire as a masterstroke. The post No 4D Chess: War With Iran Helps China appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Nobody Knows What Will Happen Next
Nobody Knows What Will Happen Next By Michael Every and Bas van Geffen of Rabobank Ceasefire Yesterday, the US and Iran threatened to, respectively, “destroy Iranian civilisation” with ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 8, 2026 - zerohedge.com
This is how the age of American dominance comes to an end
Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
This is how the age of American dominance comes to an end
The war between the US and Iran marks the end of an anomalous era Regardless of how the conflict between the United States and Iran formally concludes, its symbolism is already unmistakable...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Statement of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on the Two-Week Ceasefire and Negotiation Conditions
If you think the war is over, think again. Iran has not agreed to a ceasefire. They have agreed to stop retaliating as long as Israel and the US stop their attacks. So that ball is in the West’s corne...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Apr 8, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
Statement of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on the Two-Week Ceasefire and Negotiation Conditions
If you think the war is over, think again. Iran has not agreed to a ceasefire. They have agreed to stop retaliating as long as Israel and the US stop...
Sonar21
Apr 8, 2026 - sonar21.com
Grief, anger, disbelief: War proponents lose it over ceasefire
A media therapy session with the stages of grief — particularly anger and denial — was in full swing among the war's biggest proponents after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 8, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Iran has prevailed, and the Middle East has changed
Trump’s pause in the war on Iran highlights Tehran’s resilience, Gulf vulnerability and a new balance of power Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Rybar's Highlights. digest of materials for April 8
Rybar's Highlightsdigest of materials for April 8Good news came from the Kupiansk direction. Russian Armed Forces advanced on several sectors. Meanwhile, Trump tries to buy time and invented a shaky c...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The F-16 is being retrofitted
The F-16 is being retrofitted. Against whom?The press service of the US Department of Defense has published two remarkable images of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters flying combat missions as part of Ope...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
SHIELD OF THE AMERICAS: Ecuador’s Noboa Says US Troops Are Welcome To Help Fight Drug Cartels (VIDEO)
The Western Hemisphere is getting more secure by the day. The post SHIELD OF THE AMERICAS: Ecuador’s Noboa Says US Troops Are Welcome To Help Fight Drug Cartels (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway P...
The Gateway Pundit
Apr 8, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Is Israel already sabotaging Iran ceasefire?
Just when a fragile glimmer of hope emerged in the Middle East, Israel has moved to extinguish it. By launching its largest wave of strikes in years against Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Leba...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 8, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
India won’t be a US ally against China – former vice president
Expectations that India will stand with the US to offset China are “not realistic,” Hamid Ansari told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
The main news of the day:
The main news of the day:The United States and Iran have agreed on a two-week ceasefire, settlement talks are scheduled for the end of the week in Islamabad.Middle East truce under threat after Israel...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Ceasefire Day 1: Iranian 10-Point Peace Plan ‘Workable Basis,’ Per Trump
State of the Union: Israel continued to strike Lebanon, endangering the ceasefire. The post Ceasefire Day 1: Iranian 10-Point Peace Plan ‘Workable Basis,’ Per Trump appeared first on The American Cons...
The American Conservative
Apr 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Why China Might Have Pressed Iran To Compromise With The US
Why China Might Have Pressed Iran To Compromise With The US Authored by Andrew Korybko, The sequence that Trump threatened if no deal was reached before the expiry of his deadline would ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 8, 2026 - zerohedge.com
US, Israel Insist Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply In Lebanon, Which Suffers Huge Airstrikes
US, Israel Insist Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply In Lebanon, Which Suffers Huge Airstrikes Israel has made clear that it doesn't see the newly declared US-Iran ceasefire as applying to its ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 8, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Can the US and Iran turn a ceasefire into a deal?
Here’s why Iran’s 10-point plan and Pakistan-led talks may still leave the conflict unresolved Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Russia tests mortar drone with integrated robotic arm (VIDEO)
A Russian robotic ground platform has been fitted with a compact mortar and a manipulator arm to handle shells Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Energy crisis will last for months – Kremlin envoy
Energy markets will take months to stabilize even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, Kirill Dmitriev warns as airlines confirm a long recovery Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Pentagon Says US Won ‘Decisive Military Victory’ in Iran, 13,000 Targets Hit
The Pentagon chief's comment during a Pentagon news conference came hours after Trump announced a two-week cease-fire.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 8, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Australian Army Reservist Charged for Allegedly Fighting for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
A South Australian man has been charged with working for a foreign military without authorisation and could face up to 20 years in jail if convicted.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 8, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Military Situation In Ukraine On April 8, 2026 (Maps Update)
Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Dnipropetrovsk,Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, Mykolayev, Kherson... The post Military Situati...
South Front
Apr 8, 2026 - southfront.press
UA POV: “Part of society has become so fucking out of line that I simply no longer have any desire to sacrifice myself, my life, or my health,” Ukrainian journalist and servicemember Anastasia Blyshchyk announced her discharge from the Armed Forces of Ukraine - blyskanastasia
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 8, 2026 - reddit.com
#UkraineRussiaWar #MilitarySummary
⏳ After 40 days of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on the night of April 8, 2026.Trump had previously threatened to escalate the conflict to the poi...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
THE GENERAL WHO PICKED UP THE PHONE — AND PAUSED A WAR
He holds no elected office. But on the night of April 6–7, he was arguably the most consequential person in the world.Field Marshal Asim Munir — Pakistan's army chief since November 2022 — was simulta...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
THE BROKEN TROUGH OF ISRAEL
THE BROKEN TROUGH OF ISRAELJournalist, writer Sergey Strokan @strokanDeclaring a truce in the war against Iran does not mean the beginning of a long-term peace. However, although there is no guarantee...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING IS BY 22:00
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING IS BY 22:00Medvedev said that Trump does not want and cannot wage war for a long time.Russia's permanent representative announced the West's supply of chemical weapons to Ukrai...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Can the US and Iran turn a ceasefire into a deal?
From uranium enrichment to regional influence, the proposed framework reveals both room for compromise and major red lines The US-Iran ceasefire, which was announced last night by US Presid...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The Rise of the Information State
Jacob Siegel discusses how the internet reshaped political power, the rise of technocratic rule, and why information control keeps failing.
Reason.com
Apr 8, 2026 - reason.com
Ceasefire
Plus: AI and UBI, the ultimate hacking tool, Satoshi Nakamoto, and more...
Reason.com
Apr 8, 2026 - reason.com
Pope Leo, Bishop Robert Barron and the Iran War
When Americans need to hear the Holy Father’s rebukes of the war, a prominent Catholic leader says the pope isn’t really talking about Iran. The post Pope Leo, Bishop Robert Barron and the Iran War ap...
The American Conservative
Apr 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
First Two Ships Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz Since Ceasefire As Iran Demands Payment In Crypto
First Two Ships Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz Since Ceasefire As Iran Demands Payment In Crypto Last night we reported that no less than 800 ships were still trapped in the immediate afte...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 8, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Trump administration ‘weaponizing Christianity’ as Israel acts with impunity – activist
The Trump administration is “weaponizing Christianity,” while Israel continues to enjoy impunity, Irish activist Tadhg Hickey has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Israeli MPs furious over Trump’s ceasefire with Iran
Senior Israeli lawmakers have slammed the ceasefire deal struck by Washington and Tehran as a “total failure” for West Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
RU POV: FPV drones destroyed Ukrainian BTR-60PB in Konstantinovka, DPR.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 8, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: FPV drones destroyed Ukrainian 2S1 Gvozdika SPG in the Kharkiv region.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 8, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: Geran-2 drone strikes on Ukrainian Gas distribution station near Kachalivka, Kharkiv Oblast. 110 kV electrical substation near Vovna, Chernihiv Oblast. 110 kV electrical substation near Akhtyrka, Sumy Oblast.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 8, 2026 - reddit.com
Israeli MPs furious over Trump’s ceasefire with Iran
They have described the development as a “political disaster” and PM Netayahu’s worst strategic failure A ceasefire deal struck by Washington and Tehran is a “disaster” and “failure,” sever...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Russia has gained another strategic ally, while Trump is focused on Iran, — Bloomberg
- Against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, the rapprochement between Russia and Madagascar, where a coup took place in October, went unnoticed.- The day before the US attack on Iran, Madaga...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Alexey Zhivov: / Middle Eastern layouts. Israel He failed to achieve his stated goals of undermining Iran's political system, failed to destroy its industrial potential, and failed to ensure sustainable military and..
/ Middle Eastern layoutsIsraelHe failed to achieve his stated goals of undermining Iran's political system, failed to destroy its industrial potential, and failed to ensure sustainable military and po...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
For the Second Consecutive Day, North Korea’s ‘Rocket Man’ Kim Jong Un Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into the East Sea (VIDEOS)
This comes as the North Koreans insulted South Korean efforts for peace. The post For the Second Consecutive Day, North Korea’s ‘Rocket Man’ Kim Jong Un Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles I...
The Gateway Pundit
Apr 8, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
How years of US policy put Cubans on a path to Gitmo
On one side of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. soldiers face a temporary disruption in the availability of lattes. On the other side, Cubans sit in darkness, waiting for the power to come back on.Amid the Trump ...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 8, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
British Energy Policy Is Self-Defeating and Suicidal
Destroying the UK’s economy won’t even advance the climate goals notionally being pursued. The post British Energy Policy Is Self-Defeating and Suicidal appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
A Pause To Negotiate A Deal? Some Caveats...
A Pause To Negotiate A Deal? Some Caveats... Authored by Peter Tchir via Academy Securities, Basically we wound up at the better end of our “base case” in yesterday’s Spaghetti Western, ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 8, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Vance slams Zelensky’s ‘preposterous’ threat to Orban (VIDEO)
The US Vice President has condemned Vladimir Zelensky for interfering in the Hungarian election Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Trump faces impeachment push over Iran conflict
Democratic congressman John Larson has filed impeachment articles against US President Donald Trump over his actions on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Hungary election a US-EU ‘proxy war’ – ex-Austrian foreign minister
Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl says Hungary’s parliamentary elections have turned into a US-EU political “proxy war” Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 8, 2026 - rt.com
Russian Armed Forces Strike Ukrainian Port Infrastructure
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops have struck facilities of Ukraine's fuel and energy complex and port infrastructure, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 8, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Trump to Meet With NATO Secretary Amid Rift Over Iran
President Donald Trump has criticized members of the NATO alliance for not assisting U.S. military operations against Iran.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 8, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Pakistan Urges Restraint After Cease-Fire Violations Reported
The United Arab Emirates said its air defenses intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 8, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Israel Says It Struck Lebanon’s Hezbollah 100 Times in 10 Minutes
Israeli officials say that Israel will still launch strikes against the Lebanese group amid the U.S.–Iran cease-fire.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 8, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
US Achieved Goals but Is Ready to Resume Operations If Iran Rejects Peace: Pentagon
The U.S. military will remain in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure Tehran complies with the cease-fire, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 8, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
RU POV: FPV drone strikes on two Ukrainian 2S1 Gvozdika SPG in the Slavyansk direction
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 8, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Zelensky stated that it is unfortunate to see the UN Security Council's failure to open the Strait of Hormuz, which was blocked by Iran. He then compared how Ukraine faced a similar attempt by Russia to block shipping in the Black Sea and was able to solve the problem through decisive action
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 8, 2026 - reddit.com
Unmanned danger declared in Volgograd region
Unmanned danger declared in Volgograd regionOther news for this hour:The cost of raw aluminum supplies from Russia to Brazil in March this year increased more than six times year-on-year, to the highe...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The Wall Street Journal: Trump wants to punish Europe for refusing to fight Iran
The Wall Street Journal: Trump wants to punish Europe for refusing to fight IranThe administration of Donald Trump is considering a plan to "punish" those NATO countries that refused to support the Un...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Collier’s Preview of the War We Do Not Want: Russia’s defeat and Occupation 1952 - 1960 — the USA's playbook in plain sight
A few days ago we presented this American publication from 1951 at Beorn's Beehive, along with our commentary on some portions of the material.We cannot stress too much how important it is to get to k...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Mikhail Onufrienko: Union before the first strike
Union before the first strikeHundreds of NATO troops, who form the "cornerstone" of the alliance's presence in the Middle East, have been withdrawn from Iraq amid the ongoing war in the region.NATO ha...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Malek Dudakov: Democrats in Congress declare the defeat of the United States in the war with Iran
Democrats in Congress declare the defeat of the United States in the war with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is closed, and Tehran continues to charge money for the passage of ships. American bases in the...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
There is another hypothesis, according to which the entire plan with Iran was initially not just about the nuclear program, but also about the US creating a kind of analogue of a public-private partnership with Iran as a..
Such a partnership would allow controlling the Strait of Hormuz and solving several key tasks with its help.First of all, the closure or opening of the strait (for both fabricated and realistic reason...
Pravda USA
Apr 8, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 51: Persian Armageddon, rewired – Seven repercussions of the Iran war
The US and Israel are waging a war of choice with global consequences: eroding norms, imperial decline, and a world tilting toward disorder. Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 7, 2026 - rt.com
Trump Is Openly Targeting Innocent Civilians
He's using tools that were advertised as humane, but he isn't hiding the cruelty involved.
Reason.com
Apr 7, 2026 - reason.com
Battle for Hungary: How the EU plans to defeat Viktor Orban
The EU is using the threat of ‘disinformation’ to impose a censorship regime against Prime Minister Viktor Orban before elections in Hungary Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 7, 2026 - rt.com
Laws/Rules Made Up to Apply to Israel
Over on X, @Optimist_Gaza challenged readers to list five examples of supposed international law Israel's critics invented to apply to… The post Laws/Rules Made Up to Apply to Israel appeared first on...
Reason.com
Apr 7, 2026 - reason.com
Iran War Enters 39th Day: Trump: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’
State of the Union: Airstrikes targeted a Tehran synagogue on Passover. The post Iran War Enters 39th Day: Trump: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 7, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
German military spending soars amid growing deficit
Germany posted the biggest budget deficit since 2022, driven by soaring military spending, according to government data Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 7, 2026 - rt.com
UA POV: A record surge in aggression: the number of attacks on TCC military personnel has tripled. In just the first months of 2026, there have already been at least 73 incidents, some of which ended in murder - ZN
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 7, 2026 - reddit.com
China Analyst Warns Beijing Could Target US Over Iran
Author and China observer Gordon Chang says that the Chinese regime is taking what could be viewed as provocative actions against the United States, which he believes could ramp up if conflict in Iran...
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 7, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Trump walks back threat to destroy Iranian civilization
Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate long-term peace Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 7, 2026 - rt.com
RU POV: SOUTH Group 3rd Army Corps Fiber-Optics FPV drone operators engage UAF infantry groups in the Konstantinovka direction.
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