Back after a wonderful, short get away with the wife. Went to a wonderful little town in the middle of the state, soaked in a relaxing hot spring, and ate steaks from local grass fed cattle. Life is good here.
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Globalism / Great Reset -
Biden announced on Wednesday that his administration would take executive action to combat the apparent climate “emergency” in the coming weeks. While it was initially rumored that the president would declare a national emergency over the issue, he stopped short of this drastic step.
Speaking at a shuttered coal power plant in Massachusetts, Biden declared that “since Congress is not acting as it should,” he would use his “executive powers to combat the climate crisis in the absence of executive action.”
Biden explained that he would begin signing executive orders in the coming days to fund flood defense programs, give money to low-income families to cover heating costs, and establish massive offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico.
Not enough for some geenies. Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) wants Joe Biden to declare a national climate emergency. February, CBD published a report entitled, “The Climate President’s Emergency Powers: A Legal Guide to Bold Climate Action from President [sic] Biden” that lays out a roadmap for the Resident-in-Chief to follow to deconstruct American energy.
OBSERVATION - Not sure how long biden will put off issuing a full blown climate ‘emergency’ declaration. Such an overt EO will send oil prices skyrocketing, offsetting the mild decline in prices (oil futures anticipating a global recession). Climate change is one of the last thing on voters minds this election cycle, pocket books issues are.
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Wuhan virus -
RIVM - a research institute that is part of the Dutch Ministry of Health - reported a basic two-dose Covid vaccination offered no protection against Covid hospitalization. Worse, vaccinated people were 20 percent more likely to need intensive care than the unvaccinated.
“There was hardly any visible protective effect of the COVID-19 basic vaccination series against hospital and ICU - intensive care- intake,” the researchers wrote. The report is based on hospitalizations across the Netherlands from March 15 through June 28, not a small sample. And like the United States, the Dutch relied overwhelmingly on mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna - the supposed gold standard for Covid shots.
After seven months, vaccinated people in their fifties and sixties had a 68 percent higher risk of being hospitalized for Covid compared to the unvaccinated. They had a 41 percent higher risk of needing intensive care. The trends were similar for people 70 and over, though most of them had been boosted or received a fourth shot, so comparisons were harder to make.
AND THERE’S MORE. A UK Government agency, known as the Office for National Statistics (ONS), has just published data on deaths by vaccination status in England up to 31st May 2022.
The latest dataset from the ONS is titled ‘Deaths by Vaccination Status, England, 1 January 2021 to 31 May 2022‘. From the report, the vaccinated population have accounted for over 9 in every 10 Covid-19 deaths in England, and a shocking 91% of those deaths have been among the triple/quadruple vaccinated.
OBSERVATION - More and more data shows that the branch civilian mantra of “epidemic of the unvaccinated” was and is complete and uncomposted bovine excrament. Even the claims that is wuhan is caught by the jabbed, symptoms will be less - unless higher death rates are now redefined as ‘less’ are gone.
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Economy -
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest level in more than eight months in what may be a sign that the labor market may be weakening.
Applications for jobless aid for the week ending July 16 rose by 7,000 to 251,000, up from the previous week’s 244,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s the most since Nov. 13, 2021 when 265,000 Americans applied for benefits.
OBSERVATION - Could be a precursor to recession - job losses. Need to track along with other indicators.
Hyundai Motor Co., factory robot builder ABB and Swedish fridge maker Electrolux see the semi-conductor chip shortage easing, executives said Thursday, in a boost for manufacturers after a long struggle for components. Some of the CEOs are saying that supply looks to be improving throughout the rest of the year.
OBSERVATION - Good news after a fashion, however the supply chain is still susceptible to interruption as not enough time has elapsed to relocate manufacturing facilities away from those at risk from future disruptions.
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Invasion of Illegals -
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to reinstate President Joe Biden’s policy shifting the focus of America’s immigration enforcement toward public safety threats, handing a victory to Texas and Louisiana as they challenge a plan they call unlawful.
The justices on a 5-4 vote denied the Biden administration’s request to block a federal judge’s ruling that had prevented immigration officials from carrying out the enforcement guidelines while litigation over the legality of the policy continues.
But the court said in a brief order that it would fast-track the Biden administration appeal and hear oral arguments in December.
OBSERVATION - This is what happens when you illegitimately try to circumvent laws and regulations. This is also an example where biden will play the courts to maintain these illegal policies for as long as possible.
The Biden administration has canned several immigration judges, all appointed by Trump, and replaced them with “progressive” magistrates.
OBSERVATION - Can we say ‘I’m shocked’.
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Biden / Harris watch -
On the one year anniversary in which he said that vaccinated Americans could not get COVID-19, quadruple vaxxed Joe Biden has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
OBSERVATION - Seriously on health watch as the WH has clamped down on any information other than what they’d put out. Pure speculation - would this be enough to get him 25th out of office?
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CW2/Domestic violence -
Andy Ngo reports that Antifa members in Portland & beyond are extremely distressed some of their operations may be exposed now that the FBI has reportedly presented warrants to email providers & social media. Antifa are urging emergency in-person only meetings with local cells.
OBSERVATION - The doxxers have become the doxxed. I doubt the FBI will aggressively pursue any of these punks, too busy making up other things.
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CANCEL CULTURE FRONT
Merriam-Webster caved in to the woke mob’s language demands and has now redefined the word “female” to include men.
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POLITICAL FRONT -
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event Thursday but was uninjured, his campaign said. He is challenging incumbent Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul in November.
In a statement, Hochul said: “Relieved to hear that Congressman Zeldin was not injured and that the suspect is in custody. I condemn this violent behavior in the strongest terms possible — it has no place in New York.”
OBSERVATION - Hochul’s office just earlier in the day sent out an inflammatory post along with a schedule of Zeldin appearances that implied her supporters should nonpeacably protest him.
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Strategic Activity / Deployments -
The Army cut its force size projections for 2022 and 2023 Tuesday in the midst of a historic recruitment struggle, raising questions about overall readiness as it clings to its “woke” agenda.
The Army could miss its recruitment goal for 2022 by 25%, Army Gen. Joseph Martin, vice chief of staff for the Army, told The Associated Press. Projected end strength, the total size of the Army including active and reserve components, is set to decrease by 10,000 troops this year and an additional 14,000 to 21,000 in 2023.
OBSERVATION - Army saying they would chose ‘quality’ over quantity. They will be getting neither. This on top of a potential round two of wuhan jab expulsions that could cause the loss of 250,000 soldiers from the ranks.
Deliberate? I’d say so.
ALSO - This could be used as a justification to bring back the draft.
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China -
Biden: The military doesn’t think Pelosi should go to Taiwan.
Pelosi says military afraid China will shoot down plane over Taiwan
OBSERVATION -
China’s rhetoric towards a Pelosi visit was vehement, but not beyond the scope of previous denunciations. Was there something else that caught the eyes of intelligence? Not sure, not enough info. May be more domestic political using the military as a smokescreen.
Bank runs in China and associated protests have reportedly gotten so bad Chia has stationed tanks at banks to ‘protect’ them. The Chinese govt has also reportedly said they would cover/reimburse depositors for the lost savings.
OBSERVATION - China’s economic woes continue to strike the common citizen. Xi struggling to get this aspect undercontrol before then next party wide meeting where he has the chance to become leader for life.
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North/South Korea -
NUKE WATCH on going.
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Russia -
WAR WATCH - The Battle for Donbas is on - now in its fifth month of the war.
CURRENT ASSESSMENT - Russia now essentially controls Luhansk Oblast, Russian forces are now focusing on pushing toward the towns of Siversk, Feroivka and Bakhmut in the Donetsk region
ALSO - there is a lot of propaganda out there. I’m doing my best to filter that out or put into context. When In doubt I’ve been trying to identify questionable information.
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The US welcomes the “agreement in principle” brokered by the UN and Turkey between Russia and Ukraine to allow the safe transport of Ukrainian grain from blocked ports, but is focused on “holding Russia accountable” for implementation and getting grain to the world.
OBSERVATION - I expect to see Russia interfere fully - much like they sabotaged the Humanitarian corridors earlier on.
RUMINT -
More commentary on Putin’s health.
Logistics -
- Use of S300 missiles in ground attack roles has increased, lending suspicion that Russia is running out of precision guided missiles.
Russian Personnel Issues -
- Murmansk Oblast authorities reported on July 20 that they are recruiting for a new volunteer battalion. Looking at men as old as 60 to be recruited.
Economic Impact -
- After more than a week of maintenance, Russia resumed sending natural gas to Europe through the Nord Stream pipeline system, dispelling investors’ fears of a “Doomsday” scenario.
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Ukraine -
WEATHER FORECAST - Milder with thunderstorms and rain over parts of the 10 day forecast period
24 HOUR ROUND UP -
The renewal of active ground offensives following the brief operational pause has not yet translated into meaningful Russian forward progress. Observers and analysts note that Russia appears to be frittering away its forces in small (company size and below) attacks on small and relatively unimportant objectives. British intelligence has estimated that Russia’s attack in eastern Ukraine is about at a stand still due to personnel losses and lack of artillery ammunition.
Intelligence assessments suggest that Russia has remnants of about 50 BTGs committed to the fight in eastern Ukraine. The western front (Crimea) facing across from Ukraine forces in Mykolaiv only about 10 BTGs. This out of an initial estimate of 120 full strength BTGs at the start of the war.
Sudden talk of the west supplying modern, western aircraft to Ukraine. This after such dispute of transferring older Russian aircraft a couple of months ago.
Link to map below produced by a British govt intel firm Defénce Intelligence. It depicts the current status of the war pretty well and has key names for the towns listed.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXdF41AXkAAXfhj?format=jpg&name=large
Kyiv front ——
Nothing significant to report.
Northern (Chernihv region ) and North Eastern (Konotop - Sumy salient) Fronts - ——
Nothing significant to report other than scattered artillery/mortar fire from Russian forces.
Eastern (Kharkiv) front -
Russian forces continue shelling Kharkiv Oblast, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. Artillery strikes on Kharkiv proper killed at least three people and injuring at least 23 others Thursday morning.
A number of company sized and smaller attacks by Russia south of Izyum.
Donetsk Oblast ——
Russian artillery fire concentrated on the eastern and southeastern margins of the Slovyansk-Siversk-Bakhmut salient.
In easternmost Donetsk region, Ukrainian defenders repulsed company and platoon sized Russian attacks on the Vuhlehirs’ka power plant and Vershyna.
More scattered Russian artillery strikels along the LOC between Zaporizhzhia and Donets.
Crimea Front ———
Scattered Russian artillery attacks along the northern margin of the front. More intense artillery targeting Ukranian positions between Kherson and Mykolaiv. Additionally, Russian used more modified S300 AD missiles to strike targets in and around Mykolaiv
The Antonovskiy bridge remains functional in spite of strikes from Ukrainian forces Its collapse would be problematic for Russia. It is one of only 2 logistical points that Russia can use to supply or withdraw forces from occupied territories west of the Dnipro River
Western / Central Ukraine ——
Nothing significant to report. (NSR)
Russian Territory - ——
NSR
Partisan Resistance ——
NSR
Ammunition / logistical sites hit ——-
NSR
OUTLOOK ——
Lack of Russian push westward into the rest of the Donbas following their operational ‘pause’ is curious. Russian troops are now struggling to move across relatively sparsely-settled and open terrain. They will encounter terrain much more conducive to the Ukrainian defenders the closer they get to the E40 around Slovyansk and Bakhmut due to the increasing population density and built-up nature of these areas. This has caused some analysts to conclude that the current Russian offensive in Donbas is likely to culminate somewhere along the E40 in the coming weeks.
It would suggest to me the potential for a number of things happening. First - the pause is still happening and that Russian forces are too wore out and undermanned/equipped to resume the tempo of combat. Secondly, Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian ammo dumps have made a significant impact on Russia’s ability to support their undermanned ground forces with overwhelming fire support. Third, Russian leadership has yet to figure out what its new objectives will be and is still shuffling units around before kicking off a more substantial offensive . Fourth and finally, Russia has reassessed the threat of an Ukranian offensive into Kherson Oblast and find that they are being caught with their pants down. With a sizable force on the west side of the Dniper River and facing flanking actions by Ukraine, the loss could be substantial as well as their Crimean supply lines threatened. Thus they may be trying to shuffle focus from the east back to the west.
Bottom line is that this is giving Ukraine (and allies) to prepare more fully for defense in the east and offense in the west.
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Belarus -
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko told AFP that he de facto recognizes the occupied areas and, if necessary, will issue a corresponding decree.
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Europe / NATO General -
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In reaction to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine the EU adopted new sanctions. The related documents are published in the Official Journals L193 and L194
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Israel -
Initial reports of significant airstrikes in Damascus, Syria. At least 7 impacts reported. reports correlate around Qudssaya Area in North West Damascus. Initial reports of 3 Syrian soldiers were killed, 7 injured.
OBSERVATION - More Hezbollah sites hit, an almost routine event now.
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Iraq -
A little old, but ramifications are still reverberating. Shortly after the tripartite meeting between Turkey, Iran and Russian, Turkinsh bombers killed 10 Iraqi local tourists in an attack on a resort in Zakho district (Duhok) in Kurdistan region. Turkey has denied involvement, but it is clear they were the culprits.
Crowds surrounded the embassy in Bagdad to protest the attack.
Iraq gave Turkey’s ambassador a protest letter calling on his country to withdraw from Iraq and compensate the victims’ families.
OBSERVATION - Iraq is too weak to physically confront Turkey on this matter, however, it has stirred the hornets nest of militias that are now seeking to put hurt to the invaders.
More fallout from the leaked transcript Senior Shia cleric and political leader Muqtada al Sadr is demanding that former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki be prosecuted because of audio recordings of his political views that demonstrate him making deals with anyone, including Iran, to defeat Sadr and his many supporters. Sadr has been unrelenting in his anti-corruption campaign.
OBSERVATION - Though religiously aligned with Iran, Sadr has stronger nationalistic trends and a less corrupt and stable iraq is better for him than an Iranian dominated one.
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Syria -
Russian bombers hit and killed 7 civilians, including 5 children, in the bombing of the villages of Al-Yaqoubia and Al-Jadida in the Jisr Al-Shughur countryside, west of Idlib.
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Libya -
Clashes are being reported in eastern Tripoli, Libya.
OBSERVATION - I noted back on the 17th that opposing forces were mobilizing to Tripoli looking for a fight. This may expand, threatening to bring other nations into the mix such as Egppt. Russia will be unable to help its allies, having pulled out their mercenaries (Wagner Group) to fight in Ukraine, Turkey pulled it forces out to fight the Kurds. Regional instability as well as oil supply impacts expected if this returns to its original level of conflict.
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Misc of Note -
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of confirmed monkeypox cases in the United States climbed by more than 500 over a five-day period.
By sexual orientation, NYC health officials report 98 percent as LGBQ+ or unknown. Only nine cases are attributed to people classified as heterosexual.
OBSERVATION - Un FREEKING believable, that monkey pox is still in the news and being treated above the fold as a danger to the public at large rather than restricted to the gay community. Gays complaining that they are being overlooked much like the breakout of HIV/AIDS.
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Yesterday OBE due to search and rescue requirements. Short summary today.
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Wuhan virus -
Dr Birx, who is promoting a new book in which she confesses she manipulated data and quietly altered CDC guidance without authorization, responded to the question of what she would say to unvaccinated people who in light of the ineffectiveness of the vaccines in preventing COVID might ask why they should bother getting the shots.
“I knew these vaccines were not going to protect against infection and I think we overplayed the vaccines”
OBSERVATION - Playing loose-goosey with the rules and lives of Americans.
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Economy -
Politico calls the coming avalanche of bad economic news a “Category 5 storm.” this coming week.
- Consumer confidence numbers hit on Tuesday.
- The first reading on second quarter economic growth drops on Thursday.
- Finally, consumer price inflation numbers close out week on Friday.
In related - White House economic advisers issued a note on Thursday clarifying the definition of recession prior to the release next week of probably dismal economic data.
Most economists generally look for two consecutive quarters of decline in gross domestic product (GDP) to determine whether an economy has entered a recession. The White House Council of Economic Advisers, however, opposes this definition in a new blog.
“While some maintain that two consecutive quarters of falling real GDP constitute a recession, that is neither the official definition nor the way economists evaluate the state of the business cycle,” the officials wrote.
The second-quarter GDP data will be released on July 28.
OBSERVATION - Orwellian - change the definition to deflect criticism - just like they changed the definition of ‘vaccine’.
Another harbinger of recession? Formerly red-hot RV market appears to be cooling off. Those signs include two planned plant closings.
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China -
China might try to impose a no-fly zone over the island of Taiwan ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s visit in order to prevent the U.S. speaker of the House from being successful, a move that would be unprecedented.
China’s state-run media the Global Times has said that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aircraft will “accompany” the flight that Pelosi would be in to visit Taiwan.
However, it now looks like Pelosi is back on for the trip.
OBSERVATION - Like Pelosi or not, any direct interference or interdiction with her trip would be HUGE and could result in a very serious incident. She would be the highest ranking official to visit the island. A fight could occur very quickly between Taiwan fighters protecting Pelosi and any PLAAF fighters seeking to intercept and ‘accompany’ her.
Taiwan Ministry of Defense reports 4 PLA aircraft (Y-8 ASW, J-16*2 and Y-8 RECCE) entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ on July 24, 2022
NOTE - basically a daily occurance now.
China’s property sector economic meltdown continues. If the property crisis spreads to China’s financial system, the shock would be felt far beyond its borders, analysts say.
“Should defaults escalate, there could be broad and serious economic and social implications,” Fitch Ratings wrote in a note on Monday.
OBSERVATION - This is the biggest threat to China and Xi going to war against Taiwan could be the diversion he needs to stay in power.
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North/South Korea -
NUKE WATCH on going.
South Korea, U.S. to restore joint military field drills next month
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Russia -
WAR WATCH - The Battle for Donbas is on - now in its fifth month of the war.
CURRENT ASSESSMENT - Russia now essentially controls Luhansk Oblast, Russian forces are now focusing on pushing toward the towns of Siversk, Feroivka and Bakhmut in the Donetsk region
ALSO - there is a lot of propaganda out there. I’m doing my best to filter that out or put into context. When In doubt I’ve been trying to identify questionable information.
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See Russian ‘agreement’ for grain shipments under Ukraine below.
Russian Personnel Issues -
- The Kremlin is continuing efforts to form regionally-based volunteer battalions. Spokesperson for Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Vadym Skibitskyi gave an interview to Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty (RFERL) on July 23 wherein he indicated that the Kremlin is planning to form 16 new volunteer battalions by the end of this month.
- Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov announced that battalions raised to go to Ukraine will not do so. Kadyrov is facing mounting domestic pressure. The anti-Kadyrov Sheikh Mansour battalion reportedly announced an insurgency against Kadyrov’s regime on July 21, and Kadyrov may want to hold the newly formed Akhmat battalions in Chechnya to handle any local unrest.
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Ukraine -
WEATHER FORECAST - Milder with thunderstorms and rain over parts of the 10 day forecast period
24 HOUR ROUND UP -
Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements with Turkey and the United Nations clearing the way for exporting millions of tons of desperately needed Ukrainian grain — as well as Russian grain and fertilizer.
Ukraine presidential aide Mykhaylo Podolyak cautioned that any Russian breaches of the deal and incursions around Ukraine’s ports would be met with “an immediate military response”
OF COURSE - less than 24 hours after signing this ‘agreement’ Russian missiles hit grain processing facilities as the port of Odessa saying it hit a military vessel and stuff. Actual photos show elsewise.
NASA FIRMS data from July 15-23 shows consistently fewer fires along the entire frontline in the Donbas relative to before July 10, which strongly suggests that HIMARS are having a continued impact on Russian artillery capabilities.
Kyiv front ——
Nothing significant to report.
Northern (Chernihv region ) and North Eastern (Konotop - Sumy salient) Fronts - ——
Nothing significant to report other than scattered artillery/mortar fire from Russian forces.
Eastern (Kharkiv) front -
Russian forces continue shelling Kharkiv Oblast, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.
Donetsk Oblast ——
Russian artillery fire concentrated on the eastern and southeastern margins of the Slovyansk-Siversk-Bakhmut salient. However, reports are that the volume of fire is significantly down.
Schools in Kostiantynivka and Bakhmut were destroyed as result of Russian shelling.
Russian forces launched an attack on the Vuhlehirsk power station, but were reportedly repulsed.
Crimea Front ———
Russian missiles hit a grain loading area in the port of Odessa. Russia claims the strike on Odessa port hit Ukrainian ‘military infrastructure’
Ukraine is continuing to shape the battlefield for the announced offensive to retake Kherson Oblast. An example being Russian media reporting Ukraine has hit the bridge by the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric dam and another bridge over the Ingulets river. They are 2 of the only 3 crossing points for Russia to supply Kherson. A local official says the Kakhovskaya bridge is damaged- the dam itself not.
There are also reports on increased Ukrainian attacks towards Kherson as well as further north at Davydiv Brid.
Western / Central Ukraine ——
Russian cruse missiles targeted sited in and around the Khmelnitsky region. At least 3 were shot down.
Russian Territory - ——
NSR
Partisan Resistance ——
NSR
Ammunition / logistical sites hit ——-
Ukraine missile hit a suspected logistics/ammo dump in Nova Kakhovka, located east of Kherson.
Railway destroyed in overnight explosions near Novobohdanivka of Melitopol district
Suspected logistics site hit in Melitopol.
Explosions at machinery plant in Horlivka, occupied Donetsk Oblast.
OUTLOOK ——
Russia’s offensive in the east is still spinning its wheels following its declared resumption after an operational ‘pause’. Artillery attacks are fewer and far less intense still. At this stage, this is becoming increasing evidence that the Ukrainan strikes on armor and logistical bases have hurt Russia. The Russian offensive in the east is in danger of sputtering out.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s offensive in the west is methodically moving forward. Continued attacks on Russian controlled bridges will hamper resupply/reinforcements of Russian troops west of the Donets River.
I think that Ukraine is setting Russia up for a diversion and attack primarily from the north. By this I mean Ukraine will make a show of making a direct assault on Kherson from Mykolaiv region, while actually pressing southward and eastward from Davydiv Brid and Vysokopillya. These primary attacks would pressuree Kherson as well as make a run at alternate crossings of the Donets River in the vicinity of Nova Kakhovka. This pincer movement could trap a large number of Russian troops.
ADDITIONAL OBSERVATION - A U.N.-backed deal to resume exports of Ukrainian grain was agreed to on Friday, easing a global food crisis caused by the conflict in Eastern Europe. Like I said in my last post -
“OBSERVATION - I expect to see Russia interfere fully - much like they sabotaged the Humanitarian corridors earlier on.”
Not even a day passed since Russia signed the agreement and they hit the Odessa grain handling facilities at the port.
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Iraq -
Iraqi militant groups attacked Turkish military base in Bamerne area in the Dohuk province with several suicide drones. Liwa al-Ahrar has published a statement claiming responsibility for attacking a Turkish base in the Iraqi province of Duhok. The group says it will continue its operations until Turkey withdraws its forces
NOTE - these groups are reported Iranian backed militias who are hitting Turkish forces because they want to control those portions of Iraq, not Turkey. These attacks are reportedly in response to Turkey’s attack on Zakho on Wednesday.
Iraq has officially requested from the UN Security Council to hold an extraordinary meeting regarding Turkey’s shelling in Zakho on Wednesday which killed nine civilians and injured 22 others, Iraq’s foreign ministry spokesperson Ahmed al-Sahaf told Rudaw on Saturday
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Misc of Note -
The monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, the head of the World Health Organization said, overruling a divided expert panel to issue the group’s highest alert. A large proportion of cases have been among men who’ve had sex with men, and many have occurred within sexual networks, though anyone can contract the disease.
99% of cases for which demographics are available in the US outbreak so far are among men who have sex with men.
Monkeypox has affected over 15,800 people in 72 countries, according to a tally by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published on July 20.
OBSERVATION - Be afraid, be very afraid