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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от US7IGN Июля 08, 2026, 10:58:41 am »

For the third time in a week, russia attacked Kyiv at night with ballistic missiles and drones. This time, first we heard explosions and only then the sound of an air raid siren. Again, no ballistic missiles were shot down, and a couple of dozen drones also hit their targets. Towards morning, jet drones arrived. One person was killed and two more were injured. Warehouses in different parts of the city burned, and 42 cars were damaged in one of the tram depots. Odesa and Kharkiv were also attacked. https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/cm2rg7ee384o

It became known that during the previous attack, the crew of an Mi-8 helicopter was killed while performing a combat mission to intercept russian drones. https://kurs.com.ua/novost/1469205-vo-vremja-perehvata-dronov-pogib-akipazh-ukrainskogo-mi-8

Ukraine continues to attack targets in the occupied territories and oil refineries in russia. https://hromadske.ua/viyna/267245-sbu-vdaryla-po-aviabazi-dzankoy-ta-infrastrukturi-portu-krym-u-kerchi?traffic_source=ukr.net

Meanwhile, the NATO summit is underway in Turkey, and the US and Iran have resumed active hostilities. https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/clyex3n1x32o
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c17y1vnn2qxt

Ukraine's president has used a speech at the NATO summit in Turkey to urge allies to deliver the air defence systems Kyiv urgently needs to protect it from escalating russian attacks. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d227e5zj6o

The only problem is that ballistic missiles can only be shot down by Patriot complexes, the anti-aircraft missiles for which are produced less than the ballistic missiles they are supposed to shoot down. Also, now the Patriots are needed by the USA and other NATO countries. So it seems that the russians can now hit any target in Ukraine with ballistic missiles without obstacles.

Fuel market participants warn that russian shelling, which has already destroyed a considerable number of gas stations, could completely destroy traditional fuel retail. And not only because of the physical damage to gas stations, but also because it is increasingly difficult to find people who agree to work for them in conditions of increased risk. https://www.autoconsulting.com.ua/article.php?sid=61465
https://kurs.com.ua/novost/1469236-rossija-nochju-atakovala-predprijatija-azs-i-logistiku-v-neskolkih-oblastjah

russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee temporarily lifted their suspension. However, the decision to allow or deny russian athletes will remain the responsibility of international sports federations and tournament organizers. https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/c93259d3g09o

Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov stated that Poland is preparing immature escalating steps by July 11, the anniversary of the Volyn tragedy. He emphasized that Ukraine will not accept any ultimatums from partners, RBC-Ukraine reports. https://kurs.com.ua/novost/1469241-budanov-pik-naprjazhennosti-v-otnoshenijah-s-polshei-eshe-vperedi

He also believes that Ukraine could fight for years if negotiations with russia fail. https://censor.net/ua/v4012131

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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от US7IGN Июля 06, 2026, 08:31:27 pm »

At least 13 people were killed in the second large-scale russian attack on the Ukrainian capital in a week, officials said. Six more were killed in the wider Kyiv region. Sunday's "massive russian attack" consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones. The air force shot down or suppressed 37 missiles and 326 drones. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewqqnd7zdwo

The Ukrainian energy company also reported power outages in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhia regions due to the attack. https://www.facebook.com/npcukrenergo/posts/pfbid035E6dsDBTxA3fzzDXMbNESzWBg2RSRDYdF1EgXRpqF49sbpVxFr3uEvuximApC3L7l

The russian airstrike on July 4 completely destroyed the Zaporizhzhia Cable Plant, one of the few enterprises in Ukraine that manufactured cable and wire products. https://zabor.zp.ua/new/pratsyuvav-do-ostannogo-pislya-udaru-rf-po-zaporizkomu-kabelnomu-zavodu-pidpriemstvo-povnistyu-zupinilo-virobnitstvo

This time, none of the 29 ballistic missiles were shot down and I didn’t hear any Patriot launches. Instead, one of the missiles flew so close to the roof that I was afraid it would blow away my antenna. It seems that this was the first time my daughter was really scared. So the destruction this time is really great. Destroyed multi-story residential buildings and who knows what else. Half of the sky was covered in smoke, and the explosions of an ammunition depot in a small town near Kyiv continued for a long time and were visible from Kyiv. It is interesting that russia declares that one of its goals is the fight against the regime, yet not a single launch was made against the parliament or the president’s office, although due to the lack of anti-aircraft missiles for Patriots, any russian ballistic missile would have reached its target without any obstacles.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated in an interview with Bild that the issue of providing Ukraine with German Taurus air-launched cruise missiles is no longer critical. According to him, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have demonstrated high efficiency in destroying military logistics on the territory of the russian Federation even without these German missiles. https://www.bild.de/politik/inland/boris-pistorius-macht-ukraine-hoffnung-so-gut-sah-es-noch-nie-aus-6a4915b9ad32e994f875b658

Meanwhile, Poland has signed an agreement with the American company Anduril Industries to localize the production of Barracuda cruise missiles, which can fly over 900km. This involves the creation of production facilities for assembly, maintenance and adaptation of missile software to European needs. Poland became the first country in Europe to conclude such an agreement with Anduril, which is of strategic importance for the security of the region. https://biz.liga.net/ua/other-industries/news/polshcha-lokalizuie-vyrobnytstvo-krylatykh-raket-barracuda-pidpysano-uhodu

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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от US7IGN Июля 05, 2026, 12:52:59 pm »

The heat has subsided a bit and it has started to rain. There’s also less smoke, and I’m finally feeling a little better. Last night I was only able to lower my blood pressure with a triple dose of medication, and my heart hurt as much as it hasn't in a long time.

After the scandal over abuse and deaths in the "Skelya" unit, even more interesting information has emerged. The 425th separate assault regiment "Skelya" announced that more than 500 servicemen of the unit have been officially identified as drug addicts and are currently being transferred to specialized medical facilities for substitution therapy. This was stated in an interview with Radio Liberty by the head of the civil-military cooperation group of the unit, Andriy Suray. He explained that the figure of about 2,000 people with drug addictions, previously announced by the military ombudsman Olga Reshetylova, is the internal statistics of the regiment itself, which was transferred to the relevant structures. In addition to drug disorders, 13 servicemen with tuberculosis were recorded in "Skelya", who were hospitalized and are being treated. Separately, according to him, there is a "certain number" of soldiers with hepatitis C. https://censor.net/ua/n4011493

And this is just one unit in which, apparently, too many people died while still at the "training" stage. So I have only one question - how did all these sick people end up in the army and who will be responsible for this? Obviously, the question is rhetorical.

Ukraine and Germany are discussing mechanisms for the return of Ukrainians of military age who illegally left the country within the framework of a joint working group, Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksiy Makeyev told Ukrinform in an interview. https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-society/4140221-ukraina-obgovorue-z-nimeccinou-mehanizmi-povernenna-colovikiv-mobilizacijnogo-viku-posol.html

This has led to malicious jokes that the Germans are returning to the practice of persecuting people on national grounds, alluding to the persecution of Jews by the fascists. People see an analogy between how Jews were sent to concentration camps and Ukrainians to the army, from which no one returned. Perhaps because any act of violence is always violence, no matter what slogans those who commit it use to justify it.

Probably because any violence is always violence, no matter what slogans those who commit it justify it. The Polish Prime Minister emphasized that the tension in relations with Ukraine was caused by the unfounded decision of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and linked the issue of Ukraine's European integration with the resolution of complex historical issues. He also shifted the responsibility for finding ways to reduce this tension to Zelensky. https://censor.net/ua/n4011630

It looks like Ukraine has lost its last friendly politician in Poland, and the process of worsening relations has become irreversible. Of course, ordinary people and the interests of both Ukraine and Poland will suffer from this. It seems that russia has won another victory on foreign territory.

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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от US7IGN Июля 05, 2026, 11:54:26 am »

Hi Bob! Surprisingly, the children aren't too bothered by the shelling; apparently, they see it as just a regular part of life. But I agree that every year it is more interesting to communicate with them, especially in areas where professional interests overlap. I am very pleased that my daughter can debate with me on many political and historical issues almost on an equal footing, and my son has already surpassed me in financial analysis.
Happy Independence Day and best wishes!

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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от N0TZU Июля 05, 2026, 01:34:42 am »

Horrible. I’m very relieved that you (and friends) weren’t hurt.

Very nice that your family was able to get together last week. Glad that your children are doing well. Children change a lot as they become fully functioning adults and for some time afterwards too. Discussing issues of the times with mine was also interesting, and sometimes quite surprising.

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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от US7IGN Июля 02, 2026, 08:31:07 pm »

russian forces have launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 21 people, in what the city's mayor described as the "most massive attack" on the Ukrainian capital. Eighty-five people were injured, including two children, Ukraine's State Emergencies Service said. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said an ambulance station was among the places hit.

Ukraine's air force said russia had launched 74 missiles and 496 drones overnight, mainly targeting the capital. While the country's air defences were able to repel most of these, 25 ballistic missiles and 12 drones struck 33 locations. russia also hit military bases in central and eastern Ukraine, according to the defence ministry. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gyv05gk4do

My friends and I could watch the numerous hits directly from our windows and thank God none of us were hurt. Indeed, the air defense is working less and less. Many roads in the city are blocked, but I have both water and electricity. Isn't that a miracle? There are a lot of fires and smoke, which is very difficult in the heat that is in Kyiv now. I feel so bad that I don't even try to do anything. In a couple of days it should start to rain and the temperature will drop.

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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от US7IGN Июня 30, 2026, 08:42:11 pm »

Ukraine will have to not only return its citizens from abroad, but also attract foreign specialists for the post-war economic recovery. There will be no other option, said the head of the Presidential Office, Kyrylo Budanov, explaining this by the rapid deterioration of the demographic situation in the country. https://www.kyivpost.com/uk/post/79048

russia’s close alliance with Belarus is facing a new test as President Alexander Lukashenko has shown reluctance to deepen his role in Vladimir putin’s war against Ukraine. Lukashenko held two days of talks with putin starting Friday at the russian leader’s residence near Lake Valdai after publicly warning russian officials against efforts to pull Belarus into the conflict.

The Belarusian leader has repeatedly said his country doesn’t intend to get involved in the war unless attacked. But he appeared to acknowledge there was pressure to do so on Thursday when he received russian Ambassador Boris Gryzlov, a close putin ally, and Moscow region Governor Andrey Vorobyov for talks in Minsk. “There’s no need for us to get drawn into the war,” Lukashenko told the russian envoys. “We also don’t want to fight Ukrainians, that’s why our position is peaceful.” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-29/putin-s-closest-ally-tested-as-minsk-resists-deeper-war-role?srnd=homepage-europe

The russian regime is likely to remain a threat to its neighbors well after President Vladimir putin’s time in office ends, the head of Sweden’s military intelligence agency said. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-30/russian-threat-likely-to-endure-after-putin-sweden-says

Poland will not transfer MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine for the time being due to the Ukrainian side’s refusal from previous agreements on cooperation in the field of drones. The Polish government links these two issues as part of a partnership agreement, Polsat News reports. https://www.polsatnews.pl/gosc-wydarzen/2026-06-29/nie-ma-mig-ow-bo-nie-ma-dronow-szef-mon-o-wycofaniu-sie-ukrainy-z-umowy/

We must not elevate those who destroy European cooperation to the pantheon. Ukraine will not join the European Union with Bandera [...]. No one will tell us how to vote for a given country's accession to the European Union," said Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on the "Gość Wydarzeń" program on Polsat News. https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/swiat/z-bandera-do-ue-nie-wejdzie-ukraina-zauwazyla-slowa-szefa-mon/yk4vgqj

Personally, I see this as part of a larger conflict between Poland and Ukraine. It would seem that the Ukrainian authorities should be interested in smoothing out the conflict in these difficult times and not giving Polish provocateurs a reason to inflate the topic of Ukrainian nationalism. But no. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that on Constitution Day he submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the Ukrainian National Pantheon, which is designed to honor recognized Ukrainians. "No one will ever dictate to Ukrainians which heroes to honor, which holidays to celebrate, or which history to study. Our ancestors fought for this right to freedom of choice and national independence for hundreds of years, and it is for this that our soldiers are shedding their blood today. The memory of them must live forever," the head of the Presidential Office, Kyrylo Budanov also noted. https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2026/06/28/8041492/

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court overturned the decisions that awarded the family of a soldier 15 million hryvnias (about $333,000). Such payments are provided for soldiers killed at the front, but in this case the soldier died from a service-related illness, although he was not directly killed by the russians. https://sud.ua/uk/news/publication/365134-verkhovniy-sud-skasuvav-rishennya-yakimi-rodini-viyskovogo-bulo-prisudzheno-viplatu-u-rozmiri-15-mln-griven

This is all you need to know about the real attitude of the state towards Ukrainian soldiers and another argument for those who avoid military service and do not want to die for Ukraine.

The explosion, which occurred in a residential building along the border with France, injured three members of the same Ukrainian family. One of them is the oligarch Vadim Ermolaev. A man is on the run. A major explosion was heard Monday evening in the principality of Monaco, Le Figaro learned from a police source. https://www.lefigaro.fr/nice/une-forte-explosion-retentit-au-coeur-de-monaco-plusieurs-blesses-20260629

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Основной раздел / Світильник з вентилятором + пульт --- хороша річ в жарку погоду

« Последний ответ от Антей_83 Июня 28, 2026, 04:37:44 pm »

В цьому році літо теж видалося дуже жарким і це змусило мене задуматися над тим , як можна покращити комфорт у своїй кімнаті , щоб було зручніше працювати .
В інтернеті натрапив на відеоролик з лампою-вентилятором , яка керується за допомогою дистанційного пульта керування , це мені здалося найбільш підходящим варіантом і я вирішив її придбати .
Так як більшість речей я звик купувати на ОЛХ та Укр.поштою то і цю лампу-вентилятор теж замовляв саме там . Відразу скажу , що є дорожчі та дешевші варіанти цієї лампи-вентилятора , але не раджу вам купувати дешевші бо ви самі повинні розуміти , що у дешевих речей , за звичай , гірша якість .
Отже , перебираючи різні варіанти зупинився на моделі "Energ" FS-HS-R520 - ця модель має добру якість , хороший пластиковий корпус та зручний пульт дистанційного керування + 3 роки гарантії від виробника .
Ціна такого світильника з вентилятором на даний час становить - 710 грн. , це разом з урахуванням комісії ОЛХ , загальна потужність складає 40 Вт (30 Вт - потужність світлодіодного світильника і 10 Вт - потужність двигуна вентилятора ) .
Світильник має три режими роботи : 1) холодне біле світло , 2) тепле жовте світло , 3) нейтральне , також на пульті є змога регулювати яскравість світіння та колірну палітру від холодного до теплого світла та навпаки , вентилятор має три режими регулювання швидкості а також є кнопка нічного режиму та дві кнопки таймеру , який можна виставити на 2 та 4 години .
Ось посилання на продавця у якого я купував : https://www.olx.ua/d/uk/obyavlenie/lampa-ventilyator-52sm-40vt-pult-z-taymerom-lyustra-steloviy-svtilnik-potolochnyy-svetilnik-IDV8vh7.html?search_reason=search%7Corganic
Спеціальний патрон , до якого під`єднується світильник з вентилятором , є двох видів - стелевий та підвісний , коштує він не дорого - 80-100 грн. і його можна придбати за додаткову доплату у продавця .

 

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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от US7IGN Июня 28, 2026, 12:09:28 pm »

Today is Constitution Day in Ukraine, but the russians probably don't know that it is "on pause", so they expectedly "greeted" Ukraine with 142 drones and eight missiles, 6 of which were ballistic at Kyiv.

The air defense neutralized one anti-ship missile "Zircon", or "Onyx", six ballistic missiles "Iskander-M / S-400" and 125 russian UAVs in the north, south and east of the country. The missile and 14 strike UAVs were hit in 11 places, and downed (fragments) also fell in 13 places. It was very noisy in Kyiv, but only one small fire from debris was recorded. https://babel.ua/news/128096-rosiyani-atakuvali-ukrajinu-vismoma-raketami-ta-142-bpla-skilki-ciley-zbila-ppo

Later it became known that the damage was done to the Pharmaceutical Company "Darnitsa" - the largest manufacturer of medicines in Ukraine. https://zn.ua/ukr/UKRAINE/vnochi-rosijani-atakuvali-zavod-farmatsevtichnoji-kompaniji-darnitsja-u-kijevi.html

One of russia's largest oil refineries is on fire in Slavyansk-on-Kuban as a result of a drone attack, the russian BBC service reported. https://www.bbc.com/russian/live/cg4p75e1k1nt?post=asset%3Ad621b07c-534f-4532-8ced-abf396226ad7#asset:d621b07c-534f-4532-8ced-abf396226ad7

Ukrainian missiles also hit the russian military plant Titan-Barricades in Volgograd, which manufactures artillery systems and Iskander ballistic missile launchers. https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/clyx13174gjo

All this is good, but there is a danger of looking only in one direction where the Armed Forces of Ukraine are successfully striking oil production and processing infrastructure and completely ignoring certain successes of the enemy on the ground and the development/expansion of the enemy's strikes on our logistics and roads.

It is also clearly underestimated that Belarus is building military infrastructure near the Ukrainian border with russian money. I do not know what many people believe that Belarus will not enter the war. Even if the Belarusian army does not personally participate in hostilities, they are building military bases and storage/concentration points, roads and bridges through which the russians can transfer their troops. This will also help the russians cut off our logistics and supplies from the West. And the Belarusian President Lukashenko can always help putin and play his victim at the same time.

The US Chargé d’Affaires ad interim in Ukraine, Julie Davis, had completed her diplomatic mission in Kyiv https://informator.ua/uk/timchasova-povirena-u-spravah-ssha-v-ukrajini-zakinchuye-svoyu-misiyu and was therefore unable to attend the Model US Congress youth event, which is regularly held in Kyiv. Seva and Kate decided to take occasion to attend and met old friends there, although they were a little disappointed that the event was held in Ukrainian.

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Основной раздел / Re: Ukraine updates in English

« Последний ответ от US7IGN Июня 26, 2026, 08:31:20 pm »

On the evening of June 25 and into the night of June 26, russia launched missile and drone strikes on Ukraine. The main targets were Kyiv, Kremenchuk and Myrhorod in Poltava region and Vylkove in Odesa region. Zaporizhia, Sumy and Hlukhiv were also under attack. https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/c17yp24dzpqo

Two deaths and ten injuries, fires and power outages in a number of cities are known. After 9 pm on June 25, russia attacked Kyiv with several ballistic missiles. Although the missiles were actively shot down, after one hit nearby, they could not extinguish the fire until morning. It was a warehouse and black smoke covered half the sky.
 
For the first time since 2022, the whole family finally got together. The kids have changed a lot, but I'm glad they're doing well. It is very interesting to discuss with them issues of politics and economics, in which they are already well-versed.

After several days of blackouts, fuel shortages, and transport restrictions, a state of emergency has been imposed in occupied Crimea. Lines have been artificially created on the bridge connecting the peninsula to the mainland. It is obvious that the russians are thus hiding behind civilians. https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/c0eyxjp2w57o

On June 26, a new prisoner exchange took place between Ukraine and russia in a 160-by-160 format. This was reported by the russian Defense Ministry and the Ukrainian authorities. https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/cwyl7r77v7ro

The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), held in Gdansk, Poland, brought Ukraine over 10 billion euros in new international support, the launch of several large investment funds and dozens of agreements in the fields of energy, transport, housing, the defense industry and private business. This was reported by the Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.

The conference took place against the backdrop of diplomatic tension between Kyiv and Warsaw. due to disputes over the UPA, the deprivation of Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle and the mutual "order fall".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not participate in it, as did Polish President Karol Nawrotsky. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine did not go either, who significantly refused the Polish award. https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/cx2vpv37zxqo

The participants only gave positive feedback, and there were no noticeable problems for Ukraine at this event, although there is reason to believe that Ukraine missed an opportunity due to the political crisis, which is why Zelensky did not go there.

Ukraine, for example, was unable to participate in the summit of the so-called Eastern Flank of the EU because of this. Only the highest-ranking officials were invited there (in the Ukrainian system, this is the president), so the organizers did not contact Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. Zelensky's personal visit would also have given him the opportunity to support Prime Minister Donald Tusk - who is more pro-Ukrainian than other players in Polish politics - in his conflict with President Karol Nawrotski.

The list of top URC participants was impressive. The heads of the European Commission and the European Council; the president of Lithuania, the head of the presidency of Bosnia. The heads of government, that is, the highest leaders of 11 countries with parliamentary government: Poland, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Albania, as well as the Baltic Four (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland).

Romanian President Nikusor Dan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson flew to Gdansk on Thursday along with all the other leaders, but not for the Ukrainian gathering, but to participate in the EU Eastern Flank Summit, which was held in parallel. And in general, it seems that such a high level of representation of other states at the URC was achieved primarily thanks to this summit.
And the list of confirmed bilateral meetings Svyrydenko held in two days in Gdansk reinforces the feeling that some partners do not consider it correct to downgrade Ukraine's representation at the URC. Based on government reports, the Ukrainian prime minister met with colleagues from the Czech Republic, Finland and Estonia, as well as the host of the event, Donald Tusk.

A dozen other leaders - at least according to official reports - did not find an opportunity to meet with the head of the Ukrainian delegation and the conference on the restoration of Ukraine.
There were also no reports of negotiations with the leadership of EU institutions. https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/articles/2026/06/26/7240464/

On Friday, the European Commission proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing war for another year, until March 4, 2028. At the same time, the commission proposed not to extend this protection to newly arrived Ukrainians liable for military service, who are prohibited from leaving Ukraine. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1462