Roman Smithson

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I am an author of documentary-style books exploring history and geopolitics.

06/15/2026

πŸ€–πŸ₯Š Real Steel is starting to feel a little less like pure science fiction

Not long ago, humanoid robot fights looked clumsy β€” punches barely landed, movements were unstable, and much of the action was just about staying upright.

Now, however, these machines are already attempting more advanced techniques, including spinning strikes and faster combinations.

No, they are still nowhere near human fighters or professional combat sports like UFC.

But the pace of improvement is hard to ignore. With each new iteration, robots are becoming:
β–ͺ️ More stable
β–ͺ️ Faster
β–ͺ️ More precise
β–ͺ️ Better at balance control
β–ͺ️ Better at real-time adaptation

The key question is no longer just what they can do today β€” but how quickly they are evolving.

The gap between a tech demo and genuinely capable robotic systems is shrinking faster than expected.

Real Steel hasn’t arrived yet… but it’s getting closer. πŸ€–

06/15/2026

πŸ”₯ A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber based at Belaya Air Base in Irkutsk Oblast reportedly crashed and was completely destroyed.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ amazon.com/dp/B0FLKMQC3H

⚠️ The cause of the incident and the fate of the crew remain unknown.

πŸš€ Tu-22M3 bombers are frequently used to launch missile strikes against Ukraine. The loss comes less than 24 hours after Russia's latest attack on Kyiv, which damaged the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ books.apple.com/us/book/russia-the-evil-empire-from-the-golden-horde-to/id6749772446

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ play.google.com/store/books/details?id=Ix94EQAAQBAJ

06/15/2026

πŸ”₯ A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber based at Belaya Air Base in Irkutsk Oblast reportedly crashed and was completely destroyed.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ amazon.com/dp/B0FLKMQC3H

⚠️ The cause of the incident and the fate of the crew remain unknown.

πŸš€ Tu-22M3 bombers are frequently used to launch missile strikes against Ukraine. The loss comes less than 24 hours after Russia's latest attack on Kyiv, which damaged the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ books.apple.com/us/book/russia-the-evil-empire-from-the-golden-horde-to/id6749772446

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ play.google.com/store/books/details?id=Ix94EQAAQBAJ

06/15/2026

πŸš€πŸ’₯ Russia launched a major overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ amazon.com/dp/B0FLKMQC3H

⚠️ Ukrainian officials reported multiple casualties in the capital as strikes hit several areas of the city.

πŸ”₯ The attack also caused a fire at the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Ukraine’s most important religious and cultural landmarks.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ books.apple.com/us/book/russia-the-evil-empire-from-the-golden-horde-to/id6749772446

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ play.google.com/store/books/details?id=Ix94EQAAQBAJ

Photos from Roman Smithson's post 06/15/2026

πŸš€πŸ’₯ Overnight, Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly carried out another series of strikes against bridges linking occupied Crimea with occupied territories of southern Ukraine.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ amazon.com/dp/B0FLKMQC3H

πŸŒ‰ Following repeated attacks on key land routes, Russian forces have increasingly relied on ferry crossings across the Kerch Strait to sustain logistics to Crimea.

πŸ”₯ At the same time, a fire was reported at Port Kavkaz β€” a critical hub for ferry operations connecting Russia to occupied Crimea.

⚠️ The latest strikes further increase pressure on Russian supply lines to the peninsula.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ books.apple.com/us/book/russia-the-evil-empire-from-the-golden-horde-to/id6749772446

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ play.google.com/store/books/details?id=Ix94EQAAQBAJ

06/14/2026

‼️ Ukraine’s long-range sanctions continue to deliver results.

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ amazon.com/dp/B0FLKMQC3H

πŸš€πŸ’₯ A swarm of Ljutyj long-range drones struck a strategic oil depot in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region, more than 700 km from Ukraine.

🏭 The facility serves as a key fuel logistics hub for Russian military units and reportedly contains over 60 storage tanks. Massive fires were reported πŸ”₯

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ books.apple.com/us/book/russia-the-evil-empire-from-the-golden-horde-to/id6749772446

πŸ“• Russia: The "Evil Empire"
From the Golden Horde to the Modern War
πŸ‘‰ play.google.com/store/books/details?id=Ix94EQAAQBAJ

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