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Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29s carried out a strike on a Russian command post in the northern sector of the front. According to the Ukrainian unit, Russian forces had been concentrating personnel in the building for some time and were also moving equipment and ammunition into the site, making it a significant target. The strike is being widely discussed amid ongoing fighting and continued Ukrainian air operations against Russian command infrastructure.

Kyiv Post examines whether Vladimir Putin prioritizes protecting Russian oil refineries from Ukrainian drone attacks or continuing strikes against Ukraine. The question highlights the strategic dilemma posed by Ukraine's escalating campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, which has forced Russia to weigh air defense at home against offensive operations. The piece is drawing attention amid ongoing debates over the effectiveness of Ukraine's long-range strike strategy.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, together with US airlines, is urging Congress to quickly approve $30 billion to fund aviation reforms. The push comes amid growing pressure to modernize the country's air traffic control systems and address safety and reliability concerns. Airlines argue that investment in aviation infrastructure is needed urgently to reduce delays and improve operations for travelers.

Reports say the Israeli military is training to destroy Hamas tunnel networks in an area of Israel nicknamed 'Little Gaza', amid ongoing operations linked to the Gaza conflict. The coverage highlights underground warfare tactics and the continued focus on Hamas infrastructure along Israel's southern border, drawing wide attention to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Canadarm2, the large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station, has stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is essential for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would complicate station operations. Details on the cause and possible repairs remain limited, and observers are awaiting confirmation from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.

Firefighters in Chiba, Japan, are struggling to bring a solar panel facility fire under control as flooding at the site and the risk of electrocution are slowing their response. Responders cannot safely access or douse the burning panels while water and live electrical equipment combine, prolonging the operation.

The US Space Force is exploring the use of commercially operated ground antennas to communicate with and control its satellites. The initiative would let the military lean on private ground station networks instead of building and running all of its own, part of a broader push to cut costs and add capacity for a growing satellite fleet.

The Clop ransomware gang has moved to new server infrastructure after exploiting a vulnerability in Grav CMS, the open-source flat-file content management system. The extortion group, known for large-scale data-theft campaigns against corporations and government agencies, is continuing operations despite the disruption. Security teams are being urged to patch Grav CMS installations and review whether their systems were targeted.

Gecko Robotics is working with NVIDIA to add security and control capabilities for AI agents, according to The Robot Report. The partnership pairs Gecko's robotics inspection expertise with NVIDIA's AI infrastructure to govern how autonomous agents operate. Details on timelines or specific products were not disclosed, but the move reflects growing industry focus on safely deploying AI-driven robotics in industrial settings.

Market analysts are pointing to a new growth avenue for SpaceX that goes beyond its core rocket launch business: supplying power for artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to commentary reported by MarketWatch, analysts view the AI energy demand boom as a potentially larger commercial opportunity for Elon Musk's company than its established launch operations.

Data center developers are speaking publicly about the current operating environment for their industry. The discussion comes as demand for data center capacity continues to grow rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing, while developers face challenges including power availability, land constraints, and community opposition to new facilities.

The U.S. Space Force has issued a solicitation for commercial proposals to restructure the Satellite Communications and Range (SCAR) ground antenna network. The move signals a shift toward greater reliance on private industry for operating and maintaining the satellite control and tracking ground infrastructure that supports military space operations, opening the program to competition from commercial providers rather than a single traditional contractor.