Drone attacks in Kursk lead to the destruction of an oil base and increase in military operations.

• Unknown drones attacked Kursk People's Republic, causing significant damage to the region's oil base.
• Life in Kursk has reportedly become more challenging since the so-called special military operations began.
• A sanitary zone is also being established in the area.

Wagner Group mercenaries encounter losses in Africa and Russia aims to strengthen its influence on the continent.

• A special military operation involving Wagner Group mercenaries took place in Africa, resulting in deaths and captives.
• Russia's attempts to strengthen its influence in Africa include methods such as bribery and military support to certain states.
• Russian military officials have visited Mali, a country with recent Russian-backed coup events.

Wagner Group faces challenges in Mali, including ambushes and attacks on their bases.

• Wagner Group mercenaries faced an ambush in Mali, with several Russians killed and others captured.
• The Tuareg people, a nomadic tribe in the Sahara, are fighting against the Malian junta and have clashed with Wagner mercenaries.
• The fate of a popular Wagner commander known as 'Lotos' remains uncertain.

Russia introduces a military smartphone ban to control information flow and enhance security.

• The Russian State Duma passed a law banning soldiers from using smartphones on the front line.
• The ban is intended to reduce the number of grievous appeals from the front and tighten censorship within the Russian military.
• Russian propaganda suggests that soldiers should end their lives in the face of UAVs, indicating a grim view of Russian soldier morale.

Ukraine receives new FPV drones to bolster its defense and reconnaissance capabilities.

• Thanks to contributions, several Ukrainian defense units received 325 new FPV drones.
• The artillery reconnaissance division of the 40th Separate Artillery Brigade named after Grand Duke Vytautas expressed gratitude for the support.
• The video encourages continued support for Ukrainian defense forces.