Defense forces of Ukraine destroyed anti-aircraft defense at the airfield in Lipetsk
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Defense forces of Ukraine destroyed anti-aircraft defense at the airfield in Lipetsk

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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According to the information of the General Staff, at night the Ukrainian military launched powerful and devastating strikes on the military airfield of the Russian army in Lipetsk, destroying enemy air defense systems.

Points of attention

  • Warehouses with guided air bombs were destroyed, leading to a large-scale fire and detonation of ammunition, causing significant damage to the enemy forces.
  • Successful attacks were carried out on the bases of air defense systems in the occupied territories of the Donetsk region, resulting in the destruction of enemy radars and halting their operations.
  • Various units of Ukrainian troops and special services were involved in the strikes, showcasing strategic coordination and effectiveness in combating the Russian occupiers.
  • Russian Telegram channels reported ongoing fires at the airfield in Lipetsk, highlighting the continuous impact of the strikes and disruptions caused by the detonation of aerial bombs.

What is known about the consequences of the powerful "cotton" at the airfield in Lipetsk

It is noted that as a result of the attack, warehouses with guided air bombs of KAB were destroyed.

A large-scale fire at the airfield and the detonation of ammunition were recorded.

The airfield also hosted enemy Su-34, Su-35 and MiG-31 aircraft.

In addition, the Ukrainian military struck the locations of air defense systems of the criminal army of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of the Donetsk region.

It is emphasized that three enemy radars were hit: two from the S-350 systems and one from the S-300.

Accurate hitting and destruction of one S-350 air defense missile radar was confirmed. Regarding the other two goals, the information is currently being clarified. At the same time, it was recorded that all three enemy radars stopped working after the strikes, the General Staff added.

Units of missile forces, special operations forces, forces and means of the Security Service of Ukraine and

Forces of unmanned systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

What is known about the strikes on the airfield in Lipetsk

According to Russian Telegram channels, fires continue at the airfield in Lipetsk.

It is noted that large-scale fires do not subside due to the detonation of aerial bombs, which were stored in a nearby warehouse.

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Trump's trade wars: the US could run out of toilet paper

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Source:  Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump's trade war could lead to shortages of more than just eggs and beef. Promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk leaving Americans without toilet paper.

Points of attention

  • President Trump's trade war and proposed tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber may lead to a shortage of toilet paper in the US.
  • Increasing tariffs on softwood pulp, a key component for toilet paper production, could result in higher prices and limited availability of paper products like napkins and paper towels.

Trump will leave the US without toilet paper

The Trump administration plans to nearly double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber to 27%, and if additional tariffs are imposed, to more than 50%.

The American leader is pushing for the new tariffs in part to support local production, but they could also hit the availability of northern bleached softwood sulfate pulp, or NBSK, a key component for making toilet paper and paper towels.

The agency explained that NBSK makes up about 30% of standard American napkins and half of a regular paper towel.

Brian McClay, chairman of the consulting firm TTOBMA, which tracks the global pulp market, told reporters that NBSK is currently supplied mainly from Canada.

He added that in 2024, the US imported about 2 million tons of this material.

Some of these mills in the US, some of the big brand names, not only want softwood pulp from Canada, but they want pulp from this particular mill — they've been using it for 30 years and they're not going to change. If the Canadian pulp mills close down because of a lack of fiber supply, I can't think of any other option for them — they just can't change the recipe.

The agency warned that this scenario could lead to a shortage of toilet paper in the US, similar to the one experienced during the pandemic. It also could lead to a sharp increase in the price of toilet paper.

Trump has long promoted tariffs as a tool to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., and he has repeatedly stated that his country does not need Canadian lumber.

However, this position does not take into account the unique qualities of Canadian softwood pulp, which industry leaders say cannot be easily replaced by American alternatives. NBSK is valued for its tensile strength, the agency stressed.

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