OSINT report hourly 16.07.2026 12:02

1. Ukraine: Ukrainian drone forces struck the Engels-2 strategic air base in Russia’s Saratov region, targeting infrastructure used by Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers. Source: RBC-Ukraine.

2. Ukraine: Protests erupted in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, and other cities following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Zelensky. Source: Suspilne.

3. Ukraine: Deputy Commander of the Air Force Pavlo Elizarov resigned in protest against the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Source: Unian.

4. Ukraine: Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in two civilian deaths and five injuries, including a child. Source: Unian.

5. Ukraine: Ukrainian naval drones, in cooperation with the Navy, struck two Russian shadow fleet tankers, Louise 1 and Banda, in the Black Sea. Source: Unian.

6. Middle East: The United States launched airstrikes on multiple locations in Iran, including Tehran and Ahvaz, following the end of a ceasefire. Source: Haaretz.

7. Middle East: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with devastating retaliatory strikes. Source: MarioNawfal.

8. Middle East: Reports indicate that the U.S. military campaign against Iran has cost taxpayers between 80 and 100 billion dollars, significantly higher than official Pentagon estimates. Source: NBC News.

9. NATO: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned that Russia might conduct false flag operations against its own territory to create a pretext for attacking NATO countries. Source: CBS News.

10. NATO: Greece has blocked the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia, citing concerns that restrictions on LNG transport would harm the Greek shipping company Dynagas. Source: Financial Times.

11. China: China’s Run Robotics unveiled a hybrid Centaur robot designed for heavy-duty environments, with prices starting at 150,000 dollars per unit. Source: Maks_NAFO_FELLA.

12. China: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov published an article in Kommersant reaffirming the Russia-China strategic partnership on the 25th anniversary of their friendship treaty. Source: Nexta.

13. Troop Movements: The United States is considering a large-scale airborne assault on Cuba involving the 101st Airborne Division, according to U.S. officials. Source: CBS News.

14. Troop Movements: Syrian forces are participating in the Turkish Army’s EFES-2026 military exercise, marking the first time Syrian units have joined foreign drills since the country’s restructuring. Source: WarFlash.

15. Sanctions: India increased export duties on aviation fuel by 93 percent and diesel by 82 percent amid a global fuel crisis exacerbated by the conflict with Iran. Source: Bloomberg.