Update from Ukraine | Ruzzia Lost the Ground | Wagner threat on Poland

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1. Wagner troops pressing on Polish border | World News | TVP World
TVP World - TVP is a Polish public broadcast service.
402K subscribers
7-29-2023 Premiered 6:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfL2nh9mVZo

Wagner troops move close to the Polish border, while Lithuania expresses concern over Belarus’ Astravets Nuclear Power Plant; Polish Scout associations from around the globe gather to honor the Warsaw Uprising; Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is readmitted after a disqualification incident, and the United States increases arms supply to the Indo-Pacific.

Tune in to Saturday’s main edition of World News to learn about these topics and more. And after the news: Belarus has launched the second unit of its power plant in Astravets.
In response, the Lithuanian foreign ministry issued a diplomatic note urging Minsk to resolve safety issues. To discuss this recent development as well as the current situation in Belarus TVP World invited Alan Flowers, the chairman, Anglo-Belarusian Society.

2. Lukashenko Abandons Putin’s Side! Uprising Belarusian People Demand Expulsion of Russian Troops!
NIT International
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7-29-2023 1:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYAFXFFp38

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ARTICLE:

Ukrainian military confirms striking bridge between Kherson Oblast and Crimea
The Kyiv Independent
July 30, 2023 12:06 AM
https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-military-confirms-striking-chonhar-bridge-connecting-kherson-oblast-and-occupied-crimea/

The Ukrainian military confirmed that it had struck the Chonhar Bridge, connecting Russian-occupied part of Kherson Oblast and the occupied Crimean peninsula early on July 29.

The Strategic Communications Directorate of Ukraine’s Armed Forces’ confirmation comes shortly after Russian proxies in the occupied territories of Kherson Oblast accused Ukraine of attacking the railway connecting Dzhankoi in Crimea and Henichesk in Kherson Oblast with cruise missiles overnight.

Russian-installed proxy in Kherson Oblast Volodymyr Saldo claimed that Ukraine had “fired 12 long-range Storm Shadow missiles,” and that “Russian air defense downed all of them.”

The Russian Defense Ministry reported later in the day on July 29 that its air defenses had “downed seven Storm Shadow missiles” over the past day.

An outpost and infrastructure were “slightly damaged” by the missile debris, according to Saldo.

The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims.

Dzhankoi, a train hub in northern Crimea, sits around 75 kilometers south of the port city of Henichesk.

On June 22, Russian proxies claimed that the Chonhar Bridge, a key connection between occupied Crimea and Ukraine’s mainland, was damaged in a strike. Saldo once again claimed that it was carried out by Storm Shadow missiles without providing evidence of their use.

Dzhankoi lies around 35 kilometers from the Chonhar Bridge.

Saldo, who was once Kherson’s mayor and councilman, as well as a national lawmaker, is one of the highest-profile Ukrainian collaborators and stands accused of treason. He fled Kherson before it was liberated by Ukrainian forces on Nov. 11.

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VIDEOS

1. Russia’s ‘Ghost’ Battalion Commander Killed in Ukraine
Kanal13
1.59M subscribers
7-30-2023 12:30 a.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-crphQwDD2A

2. Apocalyptic Siege From Ukraine From Fifteen Places! Russian Army is Running Away for 10 Km!
Baron Global
179K subscribers
Jul 30, 2023 12:15 a.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/@MedyaBaronu/videos

VIDEO WITH SUMMARIZED COMMENTARY

29 Jul: RELEASE THE KRAKEN! Ukrainian Most Elite Special Ops WREAK HAVOC ON THE RUSSIAN DEFENSE

Reporting from Ukraine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-PPH-yB7E

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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 five hundred twenty first day of the war.

Day 521: Jul 29

Today there is a lot of good news.

First of all, when it comes to the Russian breakthrough in the Luhansk region, Ukrainians finally reversed the momentum and started pushing Russians back.

PREVIOUSLY, Russian forces opened 3 axes of advance and, by unexpectedly concentrating their artillery fire on this small section of the front line, managed to advance by around 4 km and take 3 settlements. By that time, Ukrainian forces had adapted to the situation and reinforced this region with available forces and artillery systems. Apart from dealing with higher resistance, Russian forces struggled to advance further due to the local geography.

As you can see, up to that point, Russians advanced along the tree lines and small forests, while the next several km have little to none of them. In order to overcome such difficulties, Russian forces needed to supply their bridgehead with a lot of resources, and as revealed by the footage released by the Russian 21st brigade, Russians have significant trouble with transferring over the river anything apart from infantry.

After conducting intense artillery preparation, Ukrainian forces launched their FIRST counterattack. After short clashes, Russian forces retreated, and Ukrainians returned control over Nadia. Even though Russian sources reported that Russian forces retained control over adjacent positions, it is unlikely that they stayed there for long because they were operationally encircled.

The SECOND counterattack happened in Novoehorivka. Ukrainian sources reported that Ukrainian forces advanced along the tree belt and pushed Russians out of Novoehorivka. Russian sources acknowledged the fact of the counterattacks and loss of several positions but did not specify whether they lost the settlement.

The THIRD counterattack happened in the direction of Karmazynivka. Yesterday’s geolocated footage shows how Russians are shelling the small forest which they previously controlled, implying that the Ukrainian counterattack was successful here as well. Today Russian sources also published combat footage, showing how they are already shelling the next positions on the line, implying further Ukrainian advancement.

Overall, we can see that Ukrainians stabilized the situation in the north-east and managed to push Russians back along the whole line of incursion. Russian analysts stated that, right now, Russian forces are on the defensive and are not wasting resources on attacks because they expect an even bigger counterattack, where Ukrainians would try to push them back across the river.

In the meantime, Ukrainian forces continue conducting successful offensive operations south of Bakhmut. Today it was confirmed that Russian forces retreated from Andriivka. Geolocated footage shows that Russians established their positions behind the railway embankment around 50 meters east of the settlement. Ukrainians unleashed fighters from special forces detachment Kraken who are now hunting them down and destroying the shelters with precise artillery and drone strikes.

While the fighters from Kraken are attacking Russians east of Andriivka, the fighters from the 3rd assault brigade conducted an extensive operation near Kurdiumivka with the goal of expanding the bridgehead, securing the flanks, and setting conditions for a broad frontline penetration. The operation was successful, and Ukrainians cleared multiple tree lines, forcing Russians to abandon dozens of trenched and fortifications. In the aftermath of these attacks, Ukrainians got very close to Kurdiumivka and will like to try to penetrate Russians from two sides.

President Zelensky visited Ukrainian fighters in Bakhmut. He said that he was impressed with the recently conducted operations and that these fighters are not just true professionals but also great heroes. And Ukrainian fighters indeed achieved remarkable success, as they established control over some of the most powerful fortifications in the east within weeks, while Russians couldn’t take each of them for months. Now, as the most formidable line of defense is breached, Ukrainian forces are planning to achieve stable progress on the ground.

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VIDEOS

1. Russian “Buk” anti-aircraft missile system is hit by US-provided missile launcher
Kanal13
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7-30-2023 6:00 a.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fw7XfsLzqw

2. Ukrainian forces advance near Bakhmut
Kanal13
1.59M subscribers
7-30-2023 3:30 a.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOd4VAwPzx8

One Russian Tank Defeated Entire Ukrainian Column. Russian Recaptured Areas Near Statromaiorske.

Ukraine Breakthrough Live Update!!⏺🚨
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2. Ukraine Breakthrough Live Update!!⏺🚨
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ARTICLE

Pope Francis urges Russia to restore Black Sea grain deal
Kyiv Independent
Igor Kossov
July 30, 2023 3:32 PM

Pope Francis delivers his Sunday Angelus blessing overlooking St. Peter’s Square on July 30, 2023

Pope Francis called on Russia to return to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has allowed Ukraine to export agricultural products via its seaports to help alleviate the global hunger crisis.

“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, so that the Black Sea initiative may be resumed and grain may be transported safely,” the head of the Catholic Church said during his Sunday Angelus prayer.

Moscow withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal on July 17, warning that its forces would attack all ships going to and from Ukrainian ports.

The initiative, brokered by Turkey and the U.N. in July 2022, has played a crucial role in stabilizing food prices worldwide amid a surge caused, in part, by Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. After Russia pulled from the agreement, wheat prices skyrocketed.

Francis urged people to continue praying “for martyred Ukraine, where was is destroying everything, even grain,” calling this a “grave insult to God.”

He is one of many global figures appealing to Russia to put the grain deal back on the table. Last week, a delegation of African leaders visiting St. Petersburg demanded for the Ankara-brokered deal to be reinstated.

By refusing to extend the deal, U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken stated that Russia is “weaponizing food” by denying food supplies to those who need it and making food prices worldwide rise. “I hope that every country is watching this very closely.”

Ukraine is one of the world’s largest grain suppliers. The deal allowed Ukraine to continue exporting its agricultural products through the Black Sea during the full-scale invasion.

Russia has repeatedly threatened to pull out of the grain deal since its implementation, using it as a bargaining chip to demand sanctions affecting its fertilizer industry be lifted.