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  • Ukraine Deploying ‘Tens Of Thousands’ Of Interceptors To Stop Shaheds

    07/19/2025 10:03:23 PM PDT · by MinorityRepublican · 21 replies
    Forbes ^ | Jul 15, 2025 | David Hambling
    Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency has signed contracts for ‘tens of thousands’ of interceptor drones, according to director Arsen Zhumadilov speaking in an interview published on July 14th. The U.S. decision to supply more Patriot air defence missile batteries to Ukraine is vital to protect against Russian missiles. But stopping the massive drone onslaught is a job for far more numerous interceptor drones. The Numbers Game The strength of the Iranian-designed Shahed drones lies in their vast numbers. The low-cost drones fly at around 120 mph, with similar performance to a WW1 aircraft, and are just as easy to shoot down....
  • Trump Says Zelensky Wants War with Russia to End After NATO Summit Meeting

    06/25/2025 3:44:25 PM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 192 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 06/25/2025 | Nick Gilbertson
    President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to see the war between Ukraine and Russia come to a close following their meeting at the NATO Summit. Trump was asked about the meeting during his press conference at the summit in the Hague, Netherlands. “He couldn’t have been nicer. I think he’d like to see an end to this, I do. What I took from the meeting — couldn’t have been nicer, actually — but I took from the meeting he’d like to see it end,” Trump said. “I think it’s a great time to end it....
  • U.S. Embassy in Ukraine warns of possible large-scale Russian airstrike in coming days

    05/10/2025 12:20:48 AM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 103 replies
    censor.net/en ^ | 09.05.25 22:27 | Olga Kosharnaya
    The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has issued a warning about a potentially large-scale Russian airstrike that could occur at any moment within the next few days. According to Censor.NET, this was stated in an official message published by the U.S. diplomatic mission. "The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received information about a potentially significant air attack that could take place at any time over the next several days," the statement reads. The Embassy urges U.S. citizens to be prepared to immediately seek shelter in the event of an air raid alert. The Embassy’s website contains recommended safety actions and emergency...
  • Ukraine DECLARES VICTORY as Russia’s Pokrovsk Plan CRUMBLES

    05/01/2025 10:52:22 PM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 83 replies
    Youtube ^ | 5-1-2025 5:00 P.M. | The Military Show
    VIDEO: WOW! "Ukraine DECLARES VICTORY as Russia’s Pokrovsk Plan CRUMBLES" The Military Show 1.62M subscribers 5-1-2025 5:00 P.M. Video Length 20:47 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxfH_AXunJM "Russia’s long-running plan to seize Pokrovsk has collapsed. On April 30, Ukraine declared victory in the city, with the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation confirming that Russian forces failed to capture the settlement despite concentrated efforts. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi previously noted that some of Russia’s best military units were deployed to take Pokrovsk. Their failure marks a major defensive success for Ukraine at a time when the eastern front remains highly contested. This Pokrovsk win also blocks...
  • Analysis and examples of sanctions evasion schemes used by Russian military-industrial complex

    04/29/2025 5:17:49 AM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 56 replies
    InformNapalm ^ | 04/28/2025 | Staff
    This analytical article contains documents, analysis and examples of typical sanctions dodging schemes by Russian suppliers of the Russian military-industrial complex. Here, you will find names of numerous Russian companies and plants involved in sanctions evasion schemes, learn what typical forgeries Russians resort to in invoices and other documents to conceal supply routes and identifying data of suppliers providing access to Western products. This article provides extensive context so that every reader could follow the logic of the investigation and understand how the Russia finds its way around sanctions. This information can come handy to both experts specializing in sanctions...
  • Putin Launches Largest Military Draft in Years Despite Ceasefire Talks

    04/01/2025 7:06:31 PM PDT · by USA-FRANCE · 123 replies
    "Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 men into the army, state media reported, marking the largest draft initiative in years, even as ceasefire talks with Ukraine continue under U.S. mediation. The timing and scale of the draft raise doubts about Russia's commitment to diplomacy. Ukraine has accused the Kremlin of using negotiations to delay while reinforcing its position on the battlefield, particularly in the Sumy, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would issue secondary tariffs on Russian oil if he believed Moscow was standing in the way of a peace...
  • Why did Putin's Russia invade Ukraine?

    03/10/2025 8:40:52 PM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 279 replies
    BBC ^ | 3-10-2025 6:30 a.m. | Paul Kirby
    When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered up to 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine, his aim was to sweep into the capital, Kyiv, in a matter of days. He wanted to overthrow the pro-Western government and return Ukraine to Russia's sphere of influence. Putin failed, but more than three years on a fifth of Ukrainian territory is in Russian hands (Excerpt)
  • Putin's Military Purge 'Unnerved' Russian Elites: Report

    01/17/2025 10:23:42 AM PST · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 196 replies
    newsweek.com ^ | Jan 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM EST | By Ellie Cook Security & Defense Reporter
    he arrests and firing of several high-profile associates of former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu by Kremlin authorities have sparked deep anxieties among members of the Russian elite connected to the current head of Moscow's Security Council, according to a new report. Newsweek has reached out to the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email. WHY IT MATTERS A slew of well-known figures working in the Russian government and the military were arrested and axed from their posts last year. Western analysts have noted that schisms within the Kremlin's upper echelons are increasingly catching international attention as the grinding war...
  • Merry Christmas. Denys Davydov Stream.

    12/24/2022 8:16:36 PM PST · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 17 replies
    Youtube ^ | 12-24-2022 | Denys Davydov
    Live Stream 5:00 p.m. ✈ Denys Davydov Telegram Channel: https://t.me/pilotblog
  • 23 Sep: LIBERATION ON THE WAY! Russian Remnants ARE WITHDRAWING FROM VOVCHANSK

    09/23/2024 5:23:44 AM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 105 replies
    Youtube.com: War in Ukraine Explained ^ | 9-23-2024 11:00 p.m. EDT | Reporting from Ukraine
    DAILY WAR SUMMATION War in Ukraine Explained Reporting from Ukraine 544K subscribers 9-23-2024 11:30 p.m. EDT Minutes 4:53 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igi7w9y5EYM ⚠️ Watch RFU in 20 languages: https://www.youtube.com/@RFU/channels
  • The Ukrainian Front in Donbas is Collapsing...

    09/01/2024 7:58:34 AM PDT · by House Atreides · 267 replies
    YouTube ^ | September 1, 2024 | HistoryLegends
    Operational analysis of Russia's offensive towards Pokrovsk. The entire Southern Donbas Front is at risk of falling into enemy hands. Urgent Ukrainian reinforcements are needed.
  • Russians record a video accusing Putin of treason, demanding his resignation

    08/30/2024 4:01:03 AM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 128 replies
    Youtube.com ^ | 8-30-2024 2:30 a.m. | Kanal13
    "Russians record a video accusing Putin of treason, demanding his resignation" Kanal13 1.66M subscribers 8-30-2024 2:30 a.m. Minutes 6:08 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgnjPv8BWww
  • Russia's economic growth is masking a looming 'economic catastrophe,' researchers say

    08/22/2024 7:16:29 PM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 170 replies
    BUSINESS INSIDER ^ | Aug 20, 2024, 3:12 PM | Jennifer Sor
    "Russia's wartime economic boom is masking much deeper problems, according to a group of researchers. The authors of a recent article, who hail from institutions including the Yale School of Management, the Wharton School, the Carnegie Endowment, and the Kyiv School of Economics, cast a stark warning for Russia's economic situation despite the nation posting strong growth numbers since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia's economy is expected to expand another 2.4% this year, according to figures from the International Monetary Fund. However, much of that growth stems from the Kremlin's wild spending spree, and Russia's economy is hindered...
  • Feeling the pressure Vladimir? Putin shows his stress over Ukraine war by wringing his hands in meeting with shame-faced officials after Zelensky's troops invaded Russian soil

    08/17/2024 11:39:02 AM PDT · by marcusmaximus · 320 replies
    Daily Mail ^ | 8/17/2024 | Will Stewart and Jon Brady
    Vladimir Putin is feeling the stress from Russia's invasion of Ukraine - as he is seen wringing his hands in a meeting with his top officials after Volodymyr Zelenskyy's troops bit back and made a counter-incursion into the country. The dictator, 71, was in a security council session on the crisis he faces due to Ukraine's dramatic invasion of the border areas of Kursk region. His very public hand-wringing and fidgeting came as he was told earlier this week about how Russia had lost territory to Kyiv troops and - at the time - more than two dozen settlements, a...
  • Putin dethroned as the Russian army could walk off the battlefield | Maj Gen Chip Chapman

    06/22/2024 10:49:54 AM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 123 replies
    Times Radio ^ | Jun 22, 2024 - 12:50 p.m. | Gen Chip Chapman
    Frontline: The War in Ukraine and Global Security "If Putin loses Crimea, he could lose power." The failure of Putin's S-300 and S-400 air defenses has put Crimea at risk for Russia says Maj. Gen. Chip Chapman speaking to Kate Gerbeau on Frontline. The failure of Putin's S-300 and S-400 air defences has put Crimea at risk for Russia says Maj. Gen. Chip Chapman speaking to Kate Gerbeau on Frontline.
  • Ukraine DESTROYS 3 Major Russian Oil Facilities; Putin LASHES Out

    06/20/2024 2:49:20 PM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 418 replies
    Youtube.com ^ | 6-20-2024 4:00 p.m. EDT | The Enforcer
    Ukraine DESTROYS 3 Major Russian Oil Facilities; Putin LASHES Out | Breaking News With The Enforcer The Enforcer Jun 20, 2024 4:00 p.m. EDT 11:21 Minutes Today, we learn that Ukraine hit three oil depot/refineries in Russia overnight. Ukrainian attack drones successfully struck a Russian Lukoil oil depot in Krasnodar Krai this morning, setting the facility ablaze. We also learn that South Korea has begun considering sending arms and military aid to Ukraine in an unprecedented move. As a result of North Korea's new defensive pact, the South Koreans are becoming concerned of the possibility of war breaking out on...
  • LIVE STREAMING: BREAKING: Russians SURRENDER In Vovchansk; Putin’s Kharkiv Offensive TOTAL Failure | Welcome Back To Day 843 Of The News!

    06/15/2024 8:33:00 PM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 151 replies
    Youtube.com 9K watching LIVE ^ | 10:00 p.m. | The Enforcer
    Historic news as 400 Russian soldiers have surrendered in central Vovchansk, the largest mass surrender of the entire war on the Russian side. These Russian forces were encircled at the chemical plant and for only 2 days held out until the surrender from today. Russian forces in the city are now seriously crippled with the loss of half a BTG. Meanwhile Ukrainian drone attacks continue to drive home damage into the Russian federation, as Russia takes high losses with very little gains.
  • Today, We Received a Decision – the U.S. Assistance, Which Will Be Felt by Both the Warriors on the Frontline, and the Cities and Villages Suffering from Russian Terror

    04/20/2024 9:54:50 PM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 200 replies
    https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news ^ | 20 April 2024 - 21:30 | President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
    Today, We Received a Decision – the U.S. Assistance, Which Will Be Felt by Both the Warriors on the Frontline, and the Cities and Villages Suffering from Russian Terror – Address by the President 20 April 2024 - 21:30 Dear Ukrainians! From early morning today, various regions of our country have been experiencing air alerts and Russian strikes. From the east to the south... Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk regions, Kherson and the region, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. Missiles, drone strikes, artillery. There is a lot of destruction — houses, port infrastructure, and energy facilities. There are casualties and,...
  • Ukraine Missiles Blow Up Russia's Floating 'Command Center': Video

    03/13/2024 8:02:16 AM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 214 replies
    newsweek.com ^ | Mar 13, 2024 at 6:50 AM EDT | Ellie Cook
    Ukraine destroyed a Russian tanker that Moscow used for surveillance and for deploying first-person-view (FPV) drones in southern Ukraine, according to Kyiv's military. Ukraine's air force conducted a "successful strike" on the Russian-flagged Mechanik Pogodin on Tuesday, Kyiv's navy said in a statement. Ukraine said Russia's military was using the vessel as a command center, with the ship serving to launch FPV drones and to carry electronic warfare (EW) equipment. Kyiv said the use of the vessel for surveillance and control made the tanker a legitimate military target. A brief video posted by Ukraine's armed forces appeared to show the...
  • Ukraine knocks out Russian refinery in major attack

    03/12/2024 7:56:48 PM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 71 replies
    Reuters ^ | March 12, 2024 6:42 PM EDT Updated 4 hours ago | Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly
    SUMMARIES: • Ukraine launches mass drone attack • Fire at NORSI refinery, drone downed near Kirishi • NORSI is badly damaged - sources • Russia says it repels cross-border attack by Ukrainian proxies