Trump loves the war in Ukraine continuing. It buys them time.

Remember, the U.S. has the policy of "extend Russia", which involves keeping Russia bogged down in Ukraine so the U.S. can focus on countering the rise of China. Then once the war in Ukraine is over, they will try to pull Russia away from China.

As such, they are sacrificing hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians for this effort, while creating the illusion of supporting peace negotiations.

As of now, no communications on Russian strategic combat frequencies have been recorded.

However, if the launches take place from the launch lines in Vologda Oblast, any activity may not be recorded for another 2 hours.

Around 9 minutes ago, communications were recorded between Olenya Airbase and strategic command and control in Moscow.

Departures of 6-8 Tu-95MS strategic bombers from Olenya Airbase are expected within the hour. They will then launch Kh-101 cruise missiles together with the 3+ Tu-160M strategic flying from Ukrainka Airbase, as I reported earlier.

Residents of Kyiv reading this: I would recommend being extra careful tonight. It is not yet known if all missiles will fly to Kyiv, or if some/most will target other regions. But if they do all target Kyiv, there will be a lot of them + drones.

Please stay safe and respond to all air raid alerts.

There is also a threat for Odesa Oblast tonight. More info will be available later.

More explosions are heard in the cities of Krasnokutsk and Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv Oblast. A large-scale Geran-2 drone attack continues.

Possible ballistic missile launch from Yazd, central Iran (NOT FLYING TO UKRAINE)

2 explosions were heard, sounding similar to that of ballistic missile launches.

Awaiting confirmation.

No alerts in any gulf states. The explosions were likely unrelated to any missile launches.

Reports of Tu-95MS strategic bombers taking off from Olenya Airbase are false.

As of now, at least 40 Geran-2/Gerbera drones are detected in Ukrainian airspace. 20-30 drones launched from Shatalovo Airbase, Smolensk Oblast, earlier are entering Chernihiv Oblast.

According to preliminary information, the western regions of Ukraine could also be targeted by Kh-101 cruise missiles tonight.

The number of Russian Geran-2/Gerbera drones detected in Ukrainian airspace has increased to ~50. Most of them will likely fly to Kyiv.

Departures of 6-8 Tu-95MS strategic bombers from Olenya Airbase, Murmansk Oblast, are expected in the near future.

Some reports indicate they have taken off just now.

Awaiting confirmation.

At least 4 Tu-95MS strategic bombers departed from Olenya Airbase, Murmansk Oblast.

The number of Russian Geran-2/Gerbera drones detected in Ukrainian airspace has increased to ~60.

Ansarallah ballistic missiles are reportedly targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.

Explosions are reported, and the airport has suspended activities for the next 5 and a half hours. Aircraft are currently in holding patterns outside the airport.

In total, 6 Tu-95MS strategic bombers are airborne from Olenya Airbase, flying south to their launch lines in Vologda Oblast.

At least 3 Tu-160M strategic bombers are flying west to their launch lines as well.

30-45 Kh-101 cruise missiles are expected to be used in tonight's attack.