Links For Today Posted on August 16, 2026 by The Editor Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 16, 2026 Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles Blackout hits four Central Asian countries at once Iran’s Economy Is Buckling Under the Weight of War As Spokane firefighters achieve containment, France faces wildfire challenges as 400 people arrested on suspicion of starting a fire…with a vast majority actually being charged with arson. Europe’s Gas Storage Crunch Deepens Ahead of Heating Season. With less than three full months left until the start of heating season in much of Europe, the issue of gas inventories is becoming increasingly pressing. Current inventory levels are at the lowest in 17 years, and supply available for purchase is tighter than it was back in 2022.
