Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (Official Thread)
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Five killed in Russian missile attack as Ukraine’s ‘Harry Potter castle’ goes up in flames — CNN
Dramatic video footage of the attack shows dozens of bomblets exploding within seconds of each other near to the seafront.
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Russia is pathetic
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I get all of that. I've said before that ultimately the US policy is to simply cause Russia as much pain as possible. Of course, unless there is some cataclysmic shift in Russian leadership and priorities, eventually Ukraine will be forced to some kind of negotiated border "peace." That being said, every single appropriation hurts Russia - it's why they've been leaning so hard on their allies in the US Congress to delay/defeat the Ukraine aid bills.
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according to recent articles, the russian economy and military are trending positive. i dont even see the pain that makes all of this money and ukrainian blood worth it
i dont give much credence to russiagate conspiracies. i think the most sensible observation is the republicans are playing politics with ukraine funding because it can hurt biden and serve as a negotiating tool to get things they want.
and the way i see it, a negotiated border peace is only the good option; the other option is political collapse in ukraine if the status quo remains for a couple more years. they need something drastic, like a wholesale upgrade in air power or a massive insertion of french foreign legion troops.
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Could Ukraine Get Israel's Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries?
As Ukraine sits in dire need of air defenses, Israel will reportedly place all its Patriot systems into storage over the next two months.
www.twz.com
probably wishful thinking
I know the US is ramping up in the South China Sea right now but someone else must have Patriot systems available
ADevilYouKhow
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Ukraine Receives Ex-Iraqi 2S1 and 2S3 Soviet-Made Howitzers From British Private Company | Defense News April 2024 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2024 | Archive News year
Ukraine Receives Ex-Iraqi 2S1 and 2S3 Soviet-Made Howitzers From British Private Company
Russian journalist detained for posts criticizing the military, his lawyer says
A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military
abcnews.go.com
Who is supplying Russia’s arms industry?
New research traces the origin of crucial imports
Finnish carrier suspends Estonia flights after GPS interference prevents 2 landings
Finland’s national carrier Finnair is temporarily suspending flights to Estonia’s second largest city for a month after two of its planes were prevented from landing in Tartu last week because of GPS disruptions
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Military: Ukraine regaining control over Nestryha Island in Kherson Oblast complicates Russian advances
Ukraine's control over Nestryha Island in Kherson Oblast is tactically important and will make it more difficult for Russian forces to approach Ukrainian positions, Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, told Hromadske Radio on April 29.
kyivindependent.com
Ukraine Needs Another 1,000 Armored Personnel Carriers. It’s Taking Canada A Year To Deliver 50.
More than anything, Ukraine needs artillery, air defenses and fresh infantry for its battered combat brigades. In fourth place: armored personnel carriers.
www.forbes.com
Russian City Official Arrested in Occupied Ukraine on Embezzlement Charges - The Moscow Times
The head of Nizhny Novgorod’s city government has been arrested in occupied eastern Ukraine on charges of embezzlement, Russian media reported Tuesday.
www.themoscowtimes.com
Intel Russia reports zero revenue in 2023 — now only one employee remains
Losses racked up by Intel's Russia businesses in 2023 were around $2.3m.
The russians Build Special Ship for Ka-52 Helicopters to Cruise in the Sea of Azov | Defense Express
The russian navy is set to complete the construction of a vessel that can offer nothing but exercises for naval aviation personnel
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yeah, im sure russia's economy will revert to a shythole mean, but that's what they are used to.
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Russia's economy is so driven by the war in Ukraine that it cannot afford to either win or lose, economist says
"A protracted stalemate might be the only solution for Russia to avoid total economic collapse," one economist says.
www.businessinsider.com
Think you’re really underestimating the impact of sanctions, decoupling, natural death rates, war deaths and brain drain from this disaster… Russia was already in a downward spiral this conflict just sped up the clock significantly
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With ATACMS In Hand, Ukraine Looks To Neutralize Putin's Fortress In Crimea
Russia has spent billions of dollars militarizing Ukraine’s occupied Crimea region since 2014, and it’s been a launching pad for air attacks since 2022 and a staging ground for forces on Ukraine's mainland. Now, Kyiv thinks it can counter the threat from the peninsula with U.S. long-range ATACMS.
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Russian Arrest Warrant Issued For Ex-Chess Champion Garry Kasparov
A court in Russia's Komi region on April 24 issued an arrest warrant for Garry Kasparov, opposition politician and a co-founder of the Free Russia Forum, on a charge of creating and leading a "terrorist" group.
www.rferl.org
Russia prepares for total crypto ban as geopolitical tensions rise
Starting September 1, Russia will enforce a strict ban on crypto to reinforce the ruble. The ban exempts crypto miners and Central Bank test projects.
cryptobriefing.com
https://www.reuters.com/world/un-experts-say-north-korea-missile-landed-ukraines-kharkiv-2024-04-29/
The 112-Year-Old Russian Navy Vessel Ukraine Just Hit with Anti-Ship Missiles
The Russian salvage ship Kommuna has been in service since 1915, when Tsar Nicholas II ruled the Russian Empire.
World War I Tactics Make A Comeback As A Ukrainian Gunner In The Back Of A Propeller Plane Shoots Down A Russian Drone
The first aerial dogfights during World War I were slow, almost comical affairs. So was last week's mid-air skirmish pitting a Ukrainian Yak-52 training plane against a Russian Orlan drone.
www.forbes.com
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Russia's MiG-41 Fighter Nightmare Has Just Begun
Russia's aviation industry is supposelly developing the MiG-41, a sixth-generation fighter jet aimed to replace the aging MiG-31. Promised to reach unprecedented speeds beyond Mach 4 and altitudes including near-space, the MiG-41 may feature advanced technologies like anti-missile lasers and EMP...
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Red Cross decides against suspending Russian branch despite links to Kremlin war machine
RRC appears to defy neutrality principle, as Ukrainian officials criticise ‘weak response’ and accuse Red Cross of being advocate for Russian aggression
www.theguardian.com
Analysis: Ukraine Upgrades Outdated S-200 Air Defense System, Shoots Down Russian Strategic Aircraft
The 1960s Soviet-era S-200 air defense missiles system designed to shoot down high-altitude Cold War aircraft was upgraded, or new tactics were adopted, or both.
www.kyivpost.com
Crimean air defenses hit by Ukraine ATACMS strike: Reports
Preliminary reports suggest Russia has confirmed an attack on its air-defense systems in occupied Crimea.
www.newsweek.com
Military intelligence: Over 18,000 Russian troops of Southern Military District have deserted
Over 18,000 soldiers of the district have allegedly deserted, with around 12,000 of them belonging to the 8th Combined Arms Army – a unit often deployed in hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
Russia throws thousands of troops to capture Chasiv Yar. Why is it so important?
As the U.S. took months to approve the next package of much-needed military aid to Kyiv, Russia used the moment to step up its offensive operations in Ukraine. After capturing Avdiivka and multiple villages in the east, Moscow now has its eyes on the next primary target, the town
kyivindependent.com
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i think there has been a pattern of wishful thinking and exaggeration by some western pundits over these past couple years. i take the most doom and gloom assessments with a grain of salt. i suppose anything could happen, but so far, that has been the better approach.
Russia's economy is so driven by the war in Ukraine that it cannot afford to either win or lose, economist says
"A protracted stalemate might be the only solution for Russia to avoid total economic collapse," one economist says.
Think you’re really underestimating the impact of sanctions, decoupling, natural death rates, war deaths and brain drain from this disaster… Russia was already in a downward spiral this conflict just sped up the clock significantly
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The War-Weary 47th Mechanized Is Ukraine’s ‘Emergency Brigade.’ The Pentagon Is Rushing Replacement Vehicles To Keep The Exhausted Unit In The Fight.
The 47th Mechanized Brigade has been fighting non-stop for nearly a year. It's tired.
www.forbes.com
How US special operators are training Ukrainians—and what they’re learning in return
The Ukrainian troops bring battlefield experience that is helping to reshape the U.S. Army’s own special operations.
www.defenseone.com
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Attached: 1 image US House Representative Joe Wilson called for the transfer of more cluster munition to Ukraine. "We have surpluses that need to be destroyed. I know a way to destroy them, and that is to send them to the people of Ukraine," he said. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WWKLaR_ZhQ
