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The Antonov AN-26 is a twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft developed by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It is widely used by the Ukrainian Air Force and other nations for various roles, including cargo transport, troop carrying, medical evacuation, and paratroop drops. The aircraft can carry up to 40 passengers or about 5,500 kg of cargo. It features a rear cargo ramp for loading and unloading, making it suitable for delivering supplies to remote locations or air-dropping materials in conflict zones.

The AN-26 is known for its ruggedness and versatility, capable of operating from unpaved runways. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine in 2014 and more recently during the 2022 Russian invasion, the AN-26 has been involved in logistical support, transporting troops and supplies to areas of conflict. Several of these aircraft have been lost due to combat operations or accidents during the ongoing war.

Despite its age, the AN-26 remains a valuable asset for Ukraine, providing essential air transport capabilities under challenging conditions.

The Antonov AN-26 is a twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft developed by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It is widely used by the Ukrainian Air Force and other nations for various roles, including cargo transport, troop carrying, medical evacuation, and paratroop drops. The aircraft can carry up to 40 passengers or about 5,500 kg of cargo. It features a rear cargo ramp for loading and unloading, making it suitable for delivering supplies to remote locations or air-dropping materials in conflict zones.

The AN-26 is known for its ruggedness and versatility, capable of operating from unpaved runways. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine in 2014 and more recently during the 2022 Russian invasion, the AN-26 has been involved in logistical support, transporting troops and supplies to areas of conflict. Several of these aircraft have been lost due to combat operations or accidents during the ongoing war.

Despite its age, the AN-26 remains a valuable asset for Ukraine, providing essential air transport capabilities under challenging conditions.

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Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Loses One Eye, Seriously Damages Other in Pager Explosion, New York Times

Mojtaba Amani, according to the publication, is being evacuated to Iran for treatment. It is noted that before the explosion, the pagers emitted a beep, which prompted many to bring the devices to their faces.

The attack was probably carried out by Israeli intelligence services, which planted explosives in about 5,000 pagers, Reuters reports. Of these, about 3,000 exploded. A senior source in Lebanon told the agency that the devices were planted by the Israeli spy service "at the production level." "The Mossad inserted a circuit board containing explosive material into the device, which receives a code. It is very difficult to detect by any means. Even with any device or scanner," the source said.

The day before, 4,000 people were injured in Lebanon, 11 of whom were killed as a result of pager explosions. Reuters writes that hundreds of members of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, including fighters and medics, were seriously injured due to explosions of pagers, which they use for secret communication.

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The 135th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, was a heavy howitzer unit of the British Army during World War I. Formed in May 1916, the battery was equipped with 8-inch howitzers, which were crucial for siege warfare. On August 25th, 1916, the battery was stationed at La Houssoye, France, during the Battle of the Somme. The 8-inch howitzers they used had a range of about 12,300 yards and fired 200-pound shells.