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Hoodat · « **Reply #1275 on:** June 23, 2022, 12:46:42 am »

Ukrainian Artillery Reportedly Takes Out Russian Troops in Kherson Region

JOSEPH GOLDER, ZENGER NEWS | 6/21/22 AT 3:02 PM EDT

Images purport to show Ukrainian troops taking out Russian soldiers in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine.

The released footage appears to show Ukrainian artillery targeting entrenched Russian positions in the area.

It is unclear where exactly in the Kherson Oblast region of southern Ukraine the images were filmed but they were obtained Monday evening from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade, which is part of the Ukrainian Navy, and they said: "The Nikolaev Marines are actively preparing to take part in the 'Kherson referendum'!"

https://www.newsweek.com/ukrainian-artillery-reportedly-takes-out-russian-troops-kherson-region-1717804

Hoodat · « **Reply #1276 on:** June 23, 2022, 01:30:34 am »

Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

By Paul Kirby - BBC | 14 hours ago

Separatist fighters in Mariupol in March

Russian and Russian proxy forces in the Donetsk region of Ukraine have suffered heavy casualties, according to UK intelligence officials.

They estimate the Donetsk militia alone has lost 55% of its original force.

Russian forces are focused on conquering all of neighbouring Luhansk, aiming to encircle the city of Lysychansk, say Ukrainian leaders.

Regional chief Serhiy Haidai said there had been "colossal destruction" in the city.

He said the situation in its sister city of Severodonetsk was "hell", and quoted the mayor as saying some 7,000-8,000 civilians remained there.

UK military intelligence said Russia was very likely aiming to deploy a large number of reserve units to Ukraine's eastern Donbas, which is made up of Donetsk and Luhansk. It drew attention to the "extraordinary attrition" suffered by Russian and Russian proxy forces in Donbas. While Russia has for months avoided detailing its casualties, the human rights ombudsman in the so-called Donetsk People's Republic said last week that 2,128 of its forces had been killed and 8,897 wounded. . .

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61891462

DPR forces will be dying in Kherson in the coming weeks since their Soviet masters have ordered them there.

bilo · « **Reply #1277 on:** June 23, 2022, 01:38:19 am »

If we can just get enough weapons to the Ukrainians they will do the job that needs to done. We will know the tide is starting to swing back to the Ukrainians if they can continue the push to Kherson. The attack on Snake island is a good sign. I'm more than disappointed that their hands have been tied about destroying the bridge that feeds into Crimea.

Hoodat · « **Reply #1278 on:** June 23, 2022, 05:57:03 pm »

Expect tank kills to go up now that Russia is equipping its DPR 'allies' [sic] with 'brand new' T-62s. That shows you what Russians think of Ukrainians who fight for their side.

Elderberry · « **Reply #1279 on:** June 24, 2022, 01:31:01 am »

Ukraine gains European Union candidate status

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2022/06/ukraine-gains-european-union-candidate-status/

The European Union granted candidate status to Ukraine on Thursday to become a member of the international body.

The European Commission, which acts as the executive body of the E.U., announced its recommendation to grant candidate status to Ukraine along with Moldova and Georgia.

“Today’s Opinions are based on the Commission’s assessment in light of the three sets of criteria to join the E.U. agreed by the European Council: political criteria, economic criteria and the ability of the country to assume the obligations of E.U. membership (E.U. acquis),” the European Commission’s statement read. “The Opinions also take into account Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia’s efforts in implementing their obligations under the Association Agreements (AA), including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTA), which cover significant parts of the EU acquis.”

Granting candidate status to a country requires the unanimous consent of all E.U. member nations and is the first stage in the potentially lengthy process to gain full membership.

More at link.

Hoodat · « **Reply #1280 on:** June 24, 2022, 02:32:28 am »

Quote from: Elderberry on June 24, 2022, 01:31:01 am

The European Union granted candidate status to Ukraine on Thursday to become a member of the international body.

Back to where we were in 2013 right before Yanukovych sold out the country.

Hoodat · « **Reply #1281 on:** June 24, 2022, 03:10:20 am »

Kaliningrad row: 'Sanctions have brought my factory to a standstill'

Steve Rosenberg - Kaliningrad | 1 day ago

Igor Pleshkov gives me a tour of his concrete business in Kaliningrad.

Not that he's doing much business right now.

Igor's factory has pretty much come to a standstill.

"We produce commercial concrete, iron concrete and paving stones. We first experienced a shortage of cement back in March, after Europe imposed sanctions on Russian banks.

"Trains with cement were being turned back at the Lithuanian border, because the rolling stock was owned by leasing companies who were under sanctions.

"As of June, we haven't produced a single cubic metre." . . .

. . . "These sanctions aren't only affecting our business, they affect everyone," Igor explains. "We aren't making anything, so builders can't build anything. There's a chain reaction. We have nothing to pay contractors, taxes or wages."

The authorities in Kaliningrad say there's nothing to panic about and they plan to bring in more goods by sea. But expect logistical difficulties and higher costs.

Back in Moscow, Russian officials are furious. They've been taking aim at Lithuania, the EU, Nato and the West in general.

This week Nikolai Patrushev, head of Russia's powerful Security Council and one of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies, flew to Kaliningrad for meetings. There he warned Russia's response - whatever form it takes - would have "a serious negative impact" on the Lithuanian people. . .

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61902322

Now they know how the people of West Berlin felt in 1948. Except the people of West Berlin were completely trapped, while Königsberg still have access to the rest of the world by road, rail, sea, and air. Russia can kiss my ass.

Kamaji · « **Reply #1282 on:** June 24, 2022, 12:26:41 pm »

Ukrainian army to leave battered city to avoid encirclement

By Associated Press
June 24, 2022

After weeks of ferocious fighting, Ukrainian forces will retreat from a besieged city in the country’s east to avoid encirclement, a regional governor said Friday.

The city of Sievierodonetsk, the administrative center of the Luhansk region, has faced relentless Russian bombardment. Ukrainian troops fought the Russians in house-to-house battles before retreating to a huge chemical factory on the city’s edge, where they holed up in its sprawling underground structures.

In recent days, Russian forces have made gains around Sievierodonetsk and the neighboring city of Lysychansk, on a steep bank across the river, in a bid to encircle Ukrainian forces.

Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai said that the Ukrainian troops have been given the order to leave Sievierodonetsk to prevent that.

“We will have to pull back our guys,” he said. “It makes no sense to stay at the destroyed positions, because the number of casualties in poorly fortified areas will grow every day.”

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Source: https://nypost.com/2022/06/24/ukrainian-army-to-leave-battered-city-of-sievierodonetsk-to-avoid-encirclement/

Elderberry · « **Reply #1283 on:** June 25, 2022, 03:51:42 pm »

Ukraine reports attack from Belarus, fighting in Lysychansk

https://guardian.ng/news/world/ukraine-reports-attack-from-belarus-fighting-in-lysychansk/

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Ukraine said it came under “massive bombardment” Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, as clashes were reported in the streets of the eastern city of Lysychansk.

Twenty rockets “fired from the territory of Belarus and from the air” targeted the village of Desna in the northern Chernigiv region, Ukraine’s northern military command said.

It said infrastructure was hit, but no casualties had yet been reported.

Belarus has provided logistic support to Moscow since the February 24 invasion, particularly in the first few weeks, and like Russia has been targeted by Western sanctions — but is officially not involved in the conflict.

“Today’s strike is directly linked to Kremlin efforts to pull Belarus as a co-belligerent into the war in Ukraine,” the Ukrainian intelligence service said.

The attack came ahead of a planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarussian counterpart and close ally Alexander Lukashenko in Saint Petersburg on Saturday.

Ukraine’s Western allies meanwhile will gather on Sunday at a summit of G7 leaders in Germany, during which Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to speak via video-link.

US President Joe Biden will be attending the G7 meeting and a summit of the NATO military alliance in Madrid next week.

Lysychansk under fire

The Western allies will take stock of the effectiveness of sanctions imposed so far against Moscow, consider possible new aid for Ukraine, and begin turning their eye to longer-term reconstruction plans.

The European Union offered a strong show of support on Thursday when it granted Ukraine candidate status, although the path to membership is long.

More at link.

Hoodat · « **Reply #1284 on:** June 25, 2022, 04:33:04 pm »

Russia is firing air-launched cruise missiles into Ukraine from Belarus airspace. Chickenshit cowards. Russia is going to drag Belarus into this war one way or another. Unfortunately, Lukashenko doesn't give a damn about Byelorussian lives. Their army will end up on the front line as cannon fodder for Ukraine defenses just as Russia is doing with DPR and LPR forces. There's a lot of dying happening on the Russian side, but very few of them are western Russians.

240B · « **Reply #1285 on:** June 25, 2022, 06:57:10 pm »

Hoodat · « **Reply #1286 on:** June 26, 2022, 02:41:39 am »

Ukrainian soldiers coming off the front line in Sievierodonetsk.

Hoodat · « **Reply #1287 on:** June 26, 2022, 02:48:48 am »

Severodonetsk now under Russian control following weeks-long battle

Previously home to more than 100,000 people, Severodonetsk has been largely destroyed following concentrated shelling during the Russian offensive.

Saturday 25 June 2022 18:27, UK

The Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk is now under the "full occupation" of Russian forces following a weeks-long battle.

Mayor Oleksand Stryuk said on national television: "The city is now under the full occupation of Russia. They are trying to establish their own order, as far as I know they have appointed some kind of commandant."

Russia's Interfax news agency also cited the defence ministry as saying the city in the Luhansk was now under full control of Russian forces.

Previously home to more than 100,000 people, Severodonetsk is now largely destroyed following concentrated shelling during the Russian offensive. . .

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-severodonetsk-now-under-russian-control-following-weeks-long-battle-12640364

Elderberry · « **Reply #1288 on:** June 26, 2022, 02:56:14 am »

Ukraine gives ICC new purpose after 20 troubled years

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220626-ukraine-gives-icc-new-purpose-after-20-troubled-years

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The Hague (AFP) – Its first two decades have brought criticism and controversy but as the International Criminal Court marks its 20th birthday the Ukraine war is giving it a new impetus.

Since its founding Rome Statute entered force on July 1, 2002, the world's only permanent war crimes court has had a poor record of just five convictions.

The Hague-based ICC is also accused of focusing on African suspects and suffers from the absence of key countries like the United States, China, Russia and Israel.

But it remains the court of last resort for grave charges such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression, when member states are unable or unwilling to prosecute.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made the international community realise the importance of the rule of law, says ICC prosecutor Karim Khan.

"If we don't hold on to the law today, I think there is very little hope for anybody's tomorrow," Khan told AFP.

"That growing realisation has been rendered more acute because of the events of the 24th of February and the events in Ukraine -- and I think it's long overdue."

The ICC will hold a special 20th anniversary conference on Friday, which it says is "an occasion for reflections on how well the ICC has met expectations".

And those expectations have always been high.

- 'Lofty goals' -

The ICC is the successor to the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals, when the post-war international order sought an ideal of global justice.

More at link.

Elderberry · « **Reply #1289 on:** June 26, 2022, 03:00:58 am »

Russia to send Belarus nuclear-capable missiles within months, as G7 leaders gather in Germany | Ukraine

https://bsfqh.com/russia-to-send-belarus-nuclear-capable-missiles-within-months-as-g7-leaders-gather-in-germany-ukraine/

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Russia will deliver missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads to Belarus in the coming months, President Vladimir Putin has said as he received Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

“In the coming months, we will transfer to Belarus Iskander-M tactical missile systems, which can use ballistic or cruise missiles, in their conventional and nuclear versions,” Putin said in a broadcast on Russian television at the start of his meeting with Lukashenko in St Petersburg on Saturdays.

Putin has several times referred to nuclear weapons since his country launched a military operation in Ukraine on 24 February, in what the west has seen as a warning not to intervene. Lukashenko said last month that his country had bought Iskander nuclear-capable missiles and S-400 anti-aircraft anti-missile systems from Russia.

The development came on the eve of a meeting of G7 leaders in Germany on Sunday, to be hosted by Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the Bavarian alps, which is set to be dominated by Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences, from energy shortages to a food crisis.

The G7 leaders are expected to seek to show a united front on supporting Ukraine for as long as necessary and cranking up pressure on the Kremlin – although they will want to avoid sanctions that could stoke inflation and exacerbate the global cost-of-living crisis.

More at link.

Hoodat · « **Reply #1290 on:** June 26, 2022, 03:01:01 am »

80% of troops killed or injured in elite military unit, says commander - and its future is unclear

Speaking to Sky News near the frontline, south of the city of Severodonetsk, the company commander says a core of experienced soldiers who had been fighting together since 2018 have been lost.

John Sparks - Donbas, Ukraine | 25 June 2022 19:59, UK

A commander of an elite unit of Ukrainian marines has told Sky News the majority of his best trained troops have been injured or killed.

Speaking near the frontline, south of the city of Severodonetsk, company commander Oleksandr said a core of experienced soldiers who had been fighting together since 2018 have been lost.

"My unit was 100% made up of professional soldiers who have a lot of experience. Now, 80% are incapacitated from serious injuries or death," he says.

In comments which will alarm those backing Ukraine in its four-month long war with Russia, he says he does not know how long his unit can sustain such losses.

"I don't even know how to answer this question," Oleksandr says.

"It's hard. It's hard but we have no choice." . . .

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-80-of-troops-killed-or-injured-in-elite-military-unit-says-commander-and-its-future-is-unclear-12639752

Hoodat · « **Reply #1291 on:** June 26, 2022, 03:07:21 am »

Russian-installed Kherson official killed in bomb blast

June 24, 2022 | 6:22 AM EDT

LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - A senior official in the Russian-installed administration of Ukraine’s occupied Kherson region was killed in an apparent assassination on Friday, the deputy head of the administration told Reuters.

Dmitry Savluchenko, head of the families, youth, and sports department of the Kherson Military-Civilian Administration, was killed in a bomb blast.

Russia's TASS news agency said there were two burnt-out cars in a courtyard of Kherson, the regional capital where the blast took place, and that the windows of one four-storey house had been shattered.

An adviser to the Ukrainian governor of Kherson told Ukraine's public news network Suspilne that the assassination was the "successful work of partisans" directed by Ukraine's armed forces. . .

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-installed-kherson-official-killed-bomb-blast-2022-06-24/

Elderberry · « **Reply #1292 on:** June 26, 2022, 11:32:11 am »

US sending patrol boats to help Ukraine control its rivers

American Military News by Tara Copp - The Miami Herald June 25, 2022

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2022/06/us-sending-patrol-boats-to-help-ukraine-control-its-rivers/

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Ukraine will get 18 patrol boats to help defend its waterways and ports in the latest tranche of U.S. military aid, a senior defense official said Friday.

The 18 boats include two 35-foot riverine craft, six 40-foot maritime combat craft boats and ten 34-foot Dauntless Sea Ark patrol boats, the official said.

The boats are part of a $450 million package announced Thursday by the Biden administration and are “largely to protect the riverways,” the official said. They were requested by the Ukrainian government to help it maintain access to its rivers and “close-in coastal areas.”

More at link.

Kamaji · « **Reply #1293 on:** June 26, 2022, 01:34:17 pm »

Quote from: Hoodat on June 26, 2022, 03:07:21 am

Russian-installed Kherson official killed in bomb blast

June 24, 2022 | 6:22 AM EDT

LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - A senior official in the Russian-installed administration of Ukraine’s occupied Kherson region was killed in an apparent assassination on Friday, the deputy head of the administration told Reuters.

Dmitry Savluchenko, head of the families, youth, and sports department of the Kherson Military-Civilian Administration, was killed in a bomb blast.

Russia's TASS news agency said there were two burnt-out cars in a courtyard of Kherson, the regional capital where the blast took place, and that the windows of one four-storey house had been shattered.

An adviser to the Ukrainian governor of Kherson told Ukraine's public news network Suspilne that the assassination was the "successful work of partisans" directed by Ukraine's armed forces. . .

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-installed-kherson-official-killed-bomb-blast-2022-06-24/

Kamaji · « **Reply #1294 on:** June 26, 2022, 04:42:16 pm »

Beast from the East! Panicking Putin 'calls up OBESE 280lbs retired general, 67, to lead forces in Ukraine' after 'most of his best and battle-hardened senior commanders are killed' in war

By WALTER FINCH FOR MAILONLINE
26 June 2022

Putin has called an obese general out of retirement to take command of forces in Ukraine after yet another round of purges of top commanders has left him 'scraping the barrel'.

The 20 stone General Pavel, 67, has been summoned from his comfortable life in the Moscow suburbs and told to don his specially-made army fatigues and go to the front lines of eastern Ukraine.

He will now take charge of Russian special forces operating in the region after the unit's former commander was seriously injured in an artillery strike.

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Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10954233/Beast-East-Panicking-Putin-calls-OBESE-20st-retired-general-lead-forces-Ukraine.html

libertybele · « **Reply #1295 on:** June 26, 2022, 05:54:25 pm »

Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

The UK, US, Canada and Japan will ban imports of Russian gold in an effort to hit Moscow's ability to fund the war in Ukraine.

The UK PM said the move would "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine".

Gold exports were worth £12.6bn ($15.4bn) to Russia in 2021, and the UK says their importance has increased since the invasion as oligarchs rush to buy bullion to avoid sanctions.

It comes as the G7 group of the world's richest nations meet in Germany.

US President Biden suggested the other G7 nations - Germany, France and Italy - would also join the ban.

"Together, the G7 will announce that we will ban the import of Russian gold, a major export that rakes in tens of billions of dollars for Russia," he said in a tweet.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson added: "We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding. The UK and our allies are doing just that."...................

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61941589

libertybele · « **Reply #1296 on:** June 26, 2022, 07:29:10 pm »

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

Russia will send nuclear capable short-range missile systems to its ally Belarus in the coming months, President Vladimir Putin has said.

He said Iskander-M systems "can fire ballistic and cruise missiles, both conventional and nuclear types".

The systems have a range of up to 500km (310 miles).

Tensions between Russia and the West have escalated, following President Putin's decision to invade Ukraine on 24 February.

Mr Putin has made several references to nuclear weapons since then, which some have interpreted as a warning to Western countries not to intervene.

Speaking in St Petersburg, Mr Putin said Russia would help to modify Belarusian Su-25 warplanes so that they could carry nuclear weapons, in response to a query from Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko.

Meanwhile several explosions were reported in Kyiv on Sunday morning, the city's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

"Ambulances and rescuers are on site. In two buildings, the rescue and evacuation of residents is under way," he added.

AFP news agency reported that a residential complex in the city had been hit.

On Saturday Ukraine said Russian forces had "fully occupied" the key eastern city of Severodonetsk, following weeks of fierce fighting.............

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61938111

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #1297 on:** June 26, 2022, 07:33:12 pm »

It doesn't mean he's given Belarus actual nukes, but if a nuke hits Kyiv from there it will be deep schitt.

Kamaji · « **Reply #1298 on:** June 26, 2022, 07:34:09 pm »

Quote from: libertybele on June 26, 2022, 07:29:10 pm

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

Russia will send nuclear capable short-range missile systems to its ally Belarus in the coming months, President Vladimir Putin has said.

He said Iskander-M systems "can fire ballistic and cruise missiles, both conventional and nuclear types".

The systems have a range of up to 500km (310 miles).

Tensions between Russia and the West have escalated, following President Putin's decision to invade Ukraine on 24 February.

Mr Putin has made several references to nuclear weapons since then, which some have interpreted as a warning to Western countries not to intervene.

Speaking in St Petersburg, Mr Putin said Russia would help to modify Belarusian Su-25 warplanes so that they could carry nuclear weapons, in response to a query from Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko.

Meanwhile several explosions were reported in Kyiv on Sunday morning, the city's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

"Ambulances and rescuers are on site. In two buildings, the rescue and evacuation of residents is under way," he added.

AFP news agency reported that a residential complex in the city had been hit.

On Saturday Ukraine said Russian forces had "fully occupied" the key eastern city of Severodonetsk, following weeks of fierce fighting.............

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61938111

Since Belarus no longer has any nuclear warheads, "nuclear-capable" is about all they've got.

Hoodat · « **Reply #1299 on:** June 26, 2022, 08:21:44 pm »

Quote from: libertybele on June 26, 2022, 07:29:10 pm

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

Russia will send nuclear capable short-range missile systems to its ally Belarus in the coming months, President Vladimir Putin has said.

He said Iskander-M systems "can fire ballistic and cruise missiles, both conventional and nuclear types".

The systems have a range of up to 500km (310 miles).

Roughly the distance between Minsk and Warsaw. This is a move solidifying Belarus as an ally against NATO.