Southern Rumblings, (More) Burning Tanks, Gen-Z Angst and War

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Fedorov resigned after clashing with Gen. Syrsky over strategy. Meanwhile, Ukraine hit Russia hard: sank the FSB ship Izumrud near Novorossiysk, damaged tankers south of Kerch, hit oil refineries, Wildberries warehouses, and 172+ “shadow fleet” vessels since Operation MoLochKa began. Ground fighting continues around Hulyaipole, Kostiantynivka, and Kherson, where forced evacuations hint at a possible southern offensive. France pledged major military aid, including fighter jets and joint arms manufacturing with Ukraine.