Ukraine: The Latest Russia’s new ‘dandelion’ tank armour; Kremlin attacks ‘wet dreams of British perverts’ & how Iran regime collapse would impact Ukraine
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Jan 12, 2026 Alessia Bida, a journalist from the Kyiv Independent focusing on war crimes, takes a deep dive into the chilling process of indoctrinating Ukrainian children in occupied territories. She exposes the harsh realities of military training camps, where children endure grueling conditions and forced compliance under the guise of education. Bida highlights the systematic Russification efforts and the psychological toll on these young individuals, discussing potential legal implications that could arise from such militarisation.
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Garan 5: Iran-Derived Air-Launched Drone
- The Garan 5 is a Russian-built derivative of Iranian Shahed drones with ~90kg warhead and ~1,000km range, intended for air-launch from jets.
- Russia is adapting drone roles and experimenting with arming interceptors, increasing threat complexity for Ukraine.
'Dandelion' Tank Armour Concept
- 'Dandelion' armour uses welded metal rods and mesh to detonate drones away from the hull and is now patented by the Russian defence ministry.
- Dominic calls it crude but pragmatic, aiming to mitigate close-proximity drone blast effects.
Lynx KF41 Deliveries And Cost
- Germany will supply Ukraine with Lynx KF41 IFVs, with five vehicles costing roughly €50m in total.
- Nicholls says the €10m-per-vehicle price is comparable to modern Western IFVs and reasonable for off-the-shelf systems.
