Posted on 06/24/2022 7:14:27 AM PDT by SpeedyInTexas
“NEW: Russia has suffered heavy casualties and equipment losses in Ukraine that is slowing down Donbas campaign: sr US defense official
The Russian forces are showing the signs of “wear and tear” and “debilitated morale” that is limiting troops from moving forward, official said”
“An unknown person in Yamal, Russia, set fire to a train carriage en route from Novy Urengoy to Orenburg. The car was uncoupled and extinguished, no one was hurt. Traffic in the area has been suspended. The motives of the arsonist are now being investigated by law enforcement officers.
News”
https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/vjgwo5/an_unknown_person_in_yamal_russia_set_fire_to_a/
“CNN: All pledged US multiple rocket launchers will be in Ukraine by mid-July.
The first four HIMARS rocket launchers are now in Ukraine, and the second batch of four HIMARS rocket launchers will be delivered by “mid-July,” CNN reported, citing a senior US defense official.”
“Russian MP threatens London with bombardment.
Andrey Gurulyov, a member of the Russian parliament, said that London would be the first city to be bombed by Russia if the blockade of Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, led to a war with NATO.”
Someone needs to tell Gurulyov that London may be the first city to be bombed, but Moscow will be the second city to be bombed.
“WiU voice commentary - no link.”
I’m suspecting this isn’t true.
In other Kaliningrad news. There is a nat gas pipeline crossing to Kaliningrad.
If RuZZia stops nat gas to EU, Kaliningrad pipeline could be shutdown. RuZZia would have to supply Kaliningrad by LNG.
Also, the current contract expires in 2025. Very possible it doesn’t get extended.
“Minsk–Kaliningrad Interconnection is a natural gas pipeline interconnection between Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. Currently it is the only pipeline supplying natural gas to Kaliningrad Oblast.
Lithuania has a contract with Gazprom on gas transit to Kaliningrad via pipeline until 2025.”
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