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Electronic microchips and circuit boards found inside Russian missiles and drones showing Western-made components used in modern warfare systems.

The hidden Western tech behind Russian warfare 

Despite sanctions, Western-made microchips and components continue to power Russian missiles and drones, revealing a hidden global supply chain fueling the war — EMPR.media investigation.
Jul 15, 2024
Visual evidence from Okhmatdyt hospital strike scene with debris and investigators debunking false narratives about the Russian attack and propaganda fakes.

Russian propaganda fakes about the Kyiv’s Children Hospital Okhmatdyt attack

Russian state media and propaganda channels pushed multiple fakes about the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital strike in Kyiv — including NATO missiles and staged scenes — all debunked by OSINT and fact‑checkers. EMPR.media explains.
Jul 14, 2024
Turkish port oil tankers unloading Russian crude and petroleum products, symbolizing Turkey’s rising role in global oil trade under war sanctions

Top “peacemakers” in sea imports of Russian bloody crude oil and petroleum products

Turkey surged to 2nd place in Russian crude imports and became the world’s top ocean importer of Russian petroleum products in May 2024 — a controversial energy twist in war‑era sanctions. empr.media
Jul 14, 2024
Kyiv hydroelectric power plant dam on the Dnipro River near Vyshhorod, highlighting strategic infrastructure amid Russian threats

The russia’s statement about the destruction of the Kyiv dam and the Kaniv reservoir is not simply about blackmail

Russia’s warnings about destroying Kyiv’s hydroelectric dam aren’t military strategy—they’re psychological warfare. Analysts say the real goal is fear, not flooding.
Jul 12, 2024
NATO summit in Washington DC with alliance leaders on stage and delegations meeting, capturing high‑stakes diplomacy and strategic dialogue.

News from the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington

From strategic deals to alliance tensions, our correspondent reports exclusive takeaways from the NATO summit in Washington — what it means for global security and U.S. policy.([empr.media](https://empr.media/opinion/analytics/news-from-the-sidelines-of-the-nato-summit-in-washington/))
Jul 11, 2024
Modern military drone in flight over battlefield terrain illustrating how unmanned aerial systems are altering warfare and tactical engagement globally.

Drones are just beginning to change warfare in Ukraine

Drones are no longer just recon tools — from nimble FPVs to strike UAVs, unmanned systems are revolutionizing battlefield tactics and reshaping how wars are fought, EMPR.media explains.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 11, 2024
Evidence documents and photos handed to Ukrainian intelligence by a Russian pilot after the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital strike show commanders and service records.

After the strike on “Okhmatdyt,” a Russian pilot handed over photos of commanders and service documents

In the aftermath of the Okhmatdyt hospital strike, a Russian pilot appalled by the attack passed Ukrainian intelligence photos and service documents of commanders — key evidence on war conduct.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 11, 2024
Military analysts examining maps and radar displays to explain why Russian forces carried out a rare daytime assault instead of a typical night strike over Ukraine.

Why did russians carry out attack on Okhmatdyt not at night, but in the daylight?

Experts unpack why Russians chose daylight fire instead of night: probing Ukrainian air defenses, forcing psychological disruption, and scouting targets — tactical shifts on the battlefield, EMPR.media explains.
Jul 9, 2024
Aftermath of the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital missile strike in Kyiv with rescue workers, rubble, and emergency response visible, underscoring civilian toll and war crime concerns.

Putin, on the eve of the NATO summit, tries to show the world he’s willing to go to the end. He kills children at Okhmatdyt and women in maternity hospitals

Analysis: On the eve of the NATO summit, Kremlin‑ordered strikes hit Kyiv’s children’s hospital and maternity wards, a brutal signal that Moscow intends to fight to the bitter end — and what this means for allied support and war strategy.…
Jul 8, 2024
Rescuers and medical staff at the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital after a Russian missile strike, showing rubble, damaged wards, and emergency response activity in Kyiv.

Okhmatdyt director on today’s hostile missile strike on the hospital: “This is proof that Russia must not exist as a country”

The director of Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital says the Russian missile strike on the facility — which killed and wounded civilians — is proof of Russia’s criminal brutality and argues the state must not exist as a haven for such…
Jul 8, 2024
Latin American volunteer fighters from Colombia and Argentina with the Khartia brigade on the frontline near Lyptsi, Kharkiv, in fierce combat.

Latin American Heroes in Kharkiv

Latin American volunteers from Colombia and Argentina distinguished themselves fighting near Lyptsi, Kharkiv, decimating Russian troops. Their bravery and losses underscore Ukraine’s need for more foreign volunteers | EMPR.media.
Jul 7, 2024
President Zelensky meets EU leaders in Brussels as Ukraine pushes accession talks and seeks deeper integration into EU decision‑making structures.

How not to miss the chance to become a key player in the European Union?

Zelensky’s Brussels trip delivered EU accession talks and a security pact — but this analysis argues Ukraine must build expertise and voices in EU capitals now to secure lasting influence instead of losing momentum.
Jul 5, 2024

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