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Update from Ukraine The only district in Bakhmut Wagners failed to cut supplies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe2pyoh9ldk
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Invasion Day 426 – Summary April 25, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time).
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-426-summary/
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Update from Ukraine The only district in Bakhmut Wagners failed to cut supplies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe2pyoh9ldk
****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here:
Invasion Day 426 – Summary April 25, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time).
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-426-summary/
*** Greatly appreciate the viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use on each Front map!
VIDEO WITH COMMENTARY
26 Apr: LAST CHAPTER: DECISIVE BATTLE FOR THE SKY OVER BAKHMUT | War in Ukraine Explained
Reporting from Ukraine
234K subscribers
Apr 26, 2023 4:30 EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwpFuRkONLE
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I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the four hundred and twenty seventh day of the war.
Day 427: April 26 Today a Ukrainian fighter reported that Russians are trying to take Khromove by any means, storming the northern part of the village at least 8 times per day. According to the unconfirmed reports, Russian forces established control over one out of two trench networks on the first line of defense.
One of the reasons why Russians managed to advance in the forest is that Ukrainians stepped back from Rose Alley. Previously, Ukrainian snipers in the numerous 4-story buildings did not give Russians any chance to cross the filed. However, the buildings got gradually destroyed and became untenable, especially as Russians started utilizing 500-kilogram air-dropped bombs.
In order to get approval to use heavy air bombs in the city, Russian forces reportedly made an analysis and concluded that there are no civilians left inside the city. In reality, many civilians still remain because they refused to evacuate. This is understandable to a degree, as for many of those who remained, their home is the only thing of sentimental, if not economic, value. The reason why Russians formally concluded that there are no civilians, despite clear evidence and continuous release of videos with evacuation by volunteers, is simple. Russians saw at what cost it took them to establish control over garages, small houses, and 4-story buildings, so the storming of the last huge block consisting of 10-story buildings may simply break Russian forces. In order to avoid absolutely devastating losses, Russians decided to just wipe out the residential area, and in order to avoid societal backlash for killing hundreds of civilians, they publicly declared that there are no civilians left.
By destroying the key Ukrainian defense positions, in particular in the high-rise buildings west of the military base, and east of the military base, Russians managed to enter the territory of the barracks.
Based on the current setting, we can see that the clashes for the residential area are going to start very soon, marking the beginning of the last chapter of the Battel for Bakhmut. However, the fact that Russian forces received a green light to use air bombs in the residential area significantly undermines Ukrainian plans. Based on the interview with the Ukrainian Eastern Group of Forces Commander, it is clear that Ukrainians planned to hold Bakhmut at least through the first half of May. But if Russians start leveling the city with the ground, then there is not much sense in staying there, and as the president of Ukraine previously said, in such cases, Ukrainians will immediately withdraw.
The most important and urgent task of the Ukrainian command right now is to solve the problem with air bombs. The first thing that Ukrainians can do is reinforce the region with air defense. There is a lot of footage showing how Ukrainian air defense is shooting down aerial objects above Bakhmut, and it is highly likely that now the main focus of air defense operators will be jets and air bombs. In the meantime, Ukrainians inside Bakhmut created multiple units, the purpose of which is to hunt down Russian planes. Today’s footage showed that they assumed positions along the perimeter of the high-rise buildings and monitor the sky.
It is true that air bombs can be dropped at high altitudes and distance from the target, however, it also allows air defense to detect a plane tens of kilometers away. In order to minimize the risk of being shot down, Russians are flying at low altitudes. This is true for the whole front line, as Russian planes are frequently spotted in the sky right above Donetsk and also right above Bakhmut. For this reason, the creation of mobile air defense units is a very good idea.
But on top of that, Ukrainians also decided to retaliate in the same way. Yesterday, Ukrainian aviation conduced 5 airstrikes, destroying concentrations of forces and equipment and also one air defense system. Many sources reported that in response to Russian FAB-500 air bombs, Ukrainians utilized American JDAM air bombs. By destroying the main Russian positions in front of the residential area, Russians will have fewer checkpoints to rely on. The weakening of their logistics inside the city may allow Ukrainians to keep the front line away from the residential area, forcing Russians to focus on the street fighting first.
ARTICLE
1. Russian troops digging trenches in Ukraine reportedly infected with anthrax: Melitopol mayor says two soldiers were admitted to hospital and the unit quarantined, following the diagnosis
The Telegraph
By Joe Barnes, BRUSSELS CORRESPONDENT
26 April 2023 • 6:23pm
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/04/26/anthrax-reportedly-infects-russian-troops-in-ukraine/
The Russian unit was probably digging trenches as part of an effort to reinforce their defences in the Zaporizhia region, ahead of the long-awaited Ukrainian counter-offensive Credit: @30brigade/Newsflash
Russian troops were reportedly infected with anthrax after unearthing a burial site for cattle while digging defensive trenches in southern Ukraine.
The unit was ordered into immediate quarantine, after doctors diagnosed cases of the deadly disease in at least two soldiers, according to Ivan Fedorov, the exiled Ukrainian mayor of Melitopol.
Two Russian servicemen were admitted to a hospital in Melitopol, which has been under occupation since March last year, before being discharged and sent to an unknown location, Fedorov wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
“The enemy unit is now in quarantine,” he said.
“Two Russian servicemen were first brought to Melitopol hospital, but after the diagnosis was confirmed they were quickly discharged and taken to an unknown destination.”
The Russian unit was probably digging trenches as part of an effort to reinforce their defenses in the Zaporizhia region, ahead of the long-awaited Ukrainian counter-offensive.
Anthrax is a bacterial infection that can be spread via infected animal carcasses and food. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting blood.
The disease was endemic across much of the Soviet Union in the 20th century because of intense cattle farming.
More than 10,000 cases of anthrax were registered in humans each year at the beginning of the century, but this has decreased drastically because of improved health standards.
Exposed to radiation
It is not the first time the environment in Ukraine has wreaked havoc with Russian troops since their invasion last February.
When Moscow’s troops captured the areas around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, units were forced to dig trenches in highly radioactive soil in the exclusion zone.
At the time, Ukraine’s state nuclear agency, Energoatom, said the Russian troops would have been exposed to “significant doses of radiation” as they were not wearing protective clothing.
Officials claimed the soldiers were transported to a hospital in Gomel, Belarus, to be treated for radiation sickness, although this was never confirmed by the Belarusian or Russian authorities.
Not exactly Ukraine-related, but amusing, filed under "kids say the darndest things":
Not exactly Ukraine-related, but amusing, filed under "kids say the darndest things":
VIDEO
1. Ukraine prepares a surprise for the Russians in Bakhmut
Kanal13
1.54M subscribers
Apr 26, 2023 11:55 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opROfj1ToP0
2. THE COUNTEROFFENSIVE? UKRAINE ATTACKED THE ENTIRE LEFT COAST OF DNIPRO RIVER || 2023
Warthog Defense
511K subscribers
Apr 26, 2023 3:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyk_YViO91Y
TOO CUTE :D !
ARTICLE
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 427th day of the war with Russia: During full-scale war, 2279 of our citizens have been returned from Russian captivity, - Zelensky. VIDEO Source: https://censor.net/en/v3414666
26.04.23 22:33
https://censor.net/en/video_news/3414666/during_fullscale_war_2279_of_our_citizens_have_been_returned_from_russian_captivity_zelensky_video]
“First of all, I would like to thank our entire team involved in the exchanges. We managed to return 44 more people from Russian captivity to Ukraine. Most of them are military men from different directions. In total, 2279 Ukrainians have been returned from Russian captivity during the full-scale war. Of course, I would like to thank all our soldiers on the front line who collect money for the exchange fund. Every Russian prisoner is an opportunity to exchange our people.
These days, we are also working with our partners to coordinate defence and supply activities. It is very important for Ukraine that everyone who works with us to defend freedom clearly understands what our strength is and what we can do. The better we understand each other, the easier it is to work for a common victory. For obvious reasons, we are not disclosing details of such communication in public yet.
I would also like to thank IAEA Director Grossi for his initiative - a very important social initiative - of a special medical support programme for the personnel of all our nuclear power plants. Thank you for supporting our people!
The anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster is the right day to remind everyone in the world how fragile our security is.
And all the more so when the threat of a radiation disaster at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, artificially created by Russia, has been present every day and every minute for more than a year. I spoke to Mr Grossi about this today. Only Ukraine’s full control over ZNPP can return full security, not only to our country, but to the whole of Europe and the whole world. Radiation does not recognize state borders, and neither does the Russian Federation.
Therefore, we must all work together to restore security,” Zelenskyy said. Source: https://censor.net/en/v3414666
https://censor.net/en/video_news/3414666/during_fullscale_war_2279_of_our_citizens_have_been_returned_from_russian_captivity_zelensky_video
Which one is your boss? Nuland, Blinken, Sullivan, Milley? Biden? Hillary, Christopher Wray?
VIDEOS
1. This time, drone strikes the area where Russians were storing ammunition in the forest
Kanal13
1.54M subscribers
Apr 26, 2023 4:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVpWDxrVeKU
2. ??WOW??
Russian fighter jet bursts into flames before crashing into lake
The Sun
3.92M subscribers
Apr 26, 2023 1:30 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw9l4IMjcD4
A RUSSIAN fighter jet burst into flames and crashed in the latest humiliation for Vladimir Putin’s tinpot military forces.
The MiG-31 Foxhound’s engine caught fire before plunging into a lake in the Murmansk region of Russia.
[Read more:
Russian fighter jet bursts into flames before crashing into lake in latest humiliation for Putin
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2216901...]
ARTICLE
“Peace plan” and not only - Nikiforov told what Zelensky and Xi Jinping talked about
Censor.NET
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of China Xi Jinping today, April 26, during the negotiations, exchanged views on the “peace plan” of the People’s Republic of China and the peace formula.
As Censor.NET informs, RBC-Ukraine reports this with reference to the statement of the spokesman of the President of Ukraine Serhiy Nikiforov on the air of the telethon.
According to him, the very fact of the negotiations was important, as they renewed the dialogue between the countries. At the same time, this event coincided with the appointment of the ambassador to China. The press secretary believes that this may mark the development of Ukrainian-Chinese relations.
“This is just the beginning of the dialogue. We were informed that China will appoint such a person (special representative - ed.), I saw her name somewhere. Let’s see what she will come with. I understand that she will come to understand our position in detail. We are positive for such a direct dialogue with China,” Nikiforov said.
He added that one of the topics of discussion was peace initiatives to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
“There was an exchange of views, that is, the President of the People’s Republic of China has already personally presented the Chinese “peace plan”, which is in the public domain and is very well known. The President of Ukraine spoke about his formula for peace, which is a priority for us. It is nice that there are certain moments, such points of intersection “, the press secretary said.
He clarified that the views of Ukraine and China coincide on the issue of non-use of nuclear weapons and their non-proliferation. Beijing also agreed that nuclear facilities cannot be taken hostage.
“These are the points of intersection from which we can start developing this dialogue. It is also nice that China is interested in restoring peace,” Nikiforov added.
He also emphasized that it is still too early to make any assessments of the leaders’ talks, as this is only the first step towards restoring relations between the countries. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3414615
VIDEOS
1. Poland, Lithuania, and Ukraine UNITED Against Russia: The Lublin Triangle
UATV English
385K subscribers
Apr 26, 2023 2:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdmSmBp9HPw
New unions in Europe. Ukraine unites with Poland and Lithuania to defend itself from Russian aggression, as the terrorist state of Russia is the source of the greatest threat to any country in Europe, especially to its neighboring states. NATO and the EU also encourage the creation of smaller and more agile alliances in Europe to confront Russia’s direct and hybrid military threat. Learn more details in our report.
2. TURKEY IS ON EDGE - DID RUSSIAN SPY POISONED PRESIDENT ERDOGAN? || 2023
Warthog Defense
511K subscribers
Apr 26, 2023 7:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7uBDBL_yaU
Zelensky after conversation with Xi Jinping: There can be no peace at expense of territorial compromises
Censor.NET
26.04.23 18:43
https://censor.net/en/news/3414621/zelensky_after_conversation_with_xi_jinping_there_can_be_no_peace_at_expense_of_territorial_compromises
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, reported the details of his telephone conversation with the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping.
“During the hour-long conversation, they discussed the entire complex of topical issues of bilateral relations. Particular attention was paid to ways of possible interaction with the aim of establishing a just and stable peace for Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote.
“No one wants peace more than the Ukrainian people. We are on our land and we are fighting for our future, realizing the inalienable right to self-defense. Peace must be just and stable, based on the principles of international law and respect for the UN Charter. It cannot there can be no peace at the expense of territorial compromises. The territorial integrity of Ukraine must be restored within the framework of 1991,” Zelensky emphasized.
According to him, during the conversation, they also discussed ways to strengthen the Ukrainian-Chinese partnership.
“Before the full-scale Russian invasion, China was Ukraine’s number one trade partner. I believe that our conversation today will provide a powerful impetus for the return, preservation and development of this dynamic at all levels,” the president noted. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3414621
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Then, each of us has the personal freedom to choose our own biases. LOL
17 responses and 16 made by the same person who started the thread nothing like carrying on a conversation with yourself
and nobody reads it
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