Ukraine
- Trump Picks ‘Russia Favorite’ Tulsi Gabbard for Intel Chiefwww.kyivpost.com Trump Picks ‘Russia Favorite’ Tulsi Gabbard for Intel Chief
Donald Trump announced he would appoint Tulsi Gabbard – considered one of the most vocal and visible Putin apologists and Ukraine-skeptics in the country – as US intelligence tsar.
- SBU arrests Ukrainian officer allegedly working as a Russian mole in special forceskyivindependent.com SBU arrests Ukrainian officer allegedly working as a Russian mole in special forces
According to the report, the officer, the commander of a unit in Special Operations Forces, had been transmitting critical military intelligence to Russian troops.
- The result of a GMLRS strike on two Russian "Grad" MLRSs: one detonated and the other burned out.
https://t.me/russianocontext/5252
- Newest Replicator drones proven on battlefields of Ukrainewww.defenseone.com Newest Replicator drones proven on battlefields of Ukraine
Electronic warfare-resilient drones and software integration will play a key role in the next phase of the Pentagon’s effort.
- [Combat] Russian mine-laying ground robot is destroyed by the K-2 Battalion.
https://t.me/escadrone/1758
- Russians disguised in AFU uniform attempt to breach defenses in Kupiansk – General Staffwww.ukrinform.net Russians disguised in AFU uniform attempt to breach defenses in Kupiansk – General Staff
Russian occupiers, disguised in uniforms resembling those of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, attempted to breach the defense lines in the Kupiansk sector. — Ukrinform.
- In echo of Soviet era, Russians are informing on each other over Ukraine
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/28121989
> Putin has said the country is in a proxy war with the West, and citizens need to help root out internal enemies. In March 2022, weeks after the invasion, he declared that the Russian people “will always be able to distinguish the true patriots from the scum and the traitors, and just spit them out like a gnat that accidentally flew into their mouths.” > > Since the start of the Ukraine war, according to OVD-Info, the authorities have detained more than 20,000 people for various forms of anti-war statements or protests, and launched criminal cases against 1,094 individuals. > > In news reports, court cases and on social media, examples have come to light of neighbour informing on neighbour, churchgoers denouncing priests and students reporting on teachers. > > For some, the resulting current climate is reminiscent of the atmosphere of mutual distrust and suspicion under Soviet Communist rule.
- A Ukrainian drone captured footage of Russians executing a civilian woman that was merely walking on the street in Terny, Donetsk Oblast.
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-soldiers-murdered-civilian-in-donetsk-oblast-village-prosecutors-say/
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/14/7484492/
- The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.11.24
Загальні бойові втрати противника з 24.02.22 по 15.11.24 (орієнтовно)
t.me/GeneralStaffZSU/18680
- Russian Soldier to Face 35 Years in Prison for Surrendering to Ukrainewww.kyivpost.com Russian Soldier to Face 35 Years in Prison for Surrendering to Ukraine
Roman Ivanyshyn, a Russian serviceman who surrendered to Ukraine, faces up to 35 years in prison for surrendering and desertion.
- Germany orders port to reject Russian LNG deliverieskyivindependent.com Germany orders port to reject Russian LNG deliveries
Germany's Economy Ministry instructed its state-operated import terminal "to reject LNG deliveries from Russia until further notice."
- Maksym Kulyk says his last goodbye to his wife and three children, who were killed in Kryvyi Rih in a Russian attack on November 11th.
https://t.me/pravdaGerashchenko_en/35755
>"It is, and it will be very difficult and hard for me without you." > >Maksym Kulyk says last goodbye to his wife and three children, who were killed in Kryvyi Rih in a Russian attack on November 11. > >On the morning of November 11, Russian forces launched a missile at the city and damaged a 5-story residential building. The bodies of a 32-year-old woman, children aged 2 and 10, and a two-month-old baby were recovered from the rubble. Only the 33-year-old father survived, who was in another room at the time of the Russian strike and fell to the lower floor. > >Eternal memory. Deepest condolences to Maksym. > >📹: Radio Liberty
- Russian mass missile, drone strike on Odesa kills 1, injures at least 10kyivindependent.com Russian mass drone strike on Odesa kills 1, injures at least 8
One woman was killed in a "massive" Russian drone strike that also damaged residential buildings, a church, vehicles, and critical infrastructure, local authorities said.
Image source: https://t.me/TCH_channel/159594
- Russian-Iranian "Shahed" UAV disassembled and examined by the "Wild Hornets" FPV drone manufacturer.
https://t.me/wild_hornets/2105
>We analyzed the Russian Shahed. What do you think it's for? 🐝😏
- The AFU struck a military facility in Belgorod. Several conscripts were reportedly wounded.
https://t.me/belnarrepublic/15694
>The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a military facility in Belgorod. Several conscripts were preliminarily wounded. > >According to Pepl, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a missile attack on one of the sites with military equipment located on Sadovaya Street. According to unconfirmed reports, several conscripts were injured in the attack. > >The photo shows that the missile hit the roof of one of the buildings on the site, where several military Urals are parked. Military equipment can also be seen on satellite images of the site. > >Belgorod media initially published a photo of the “arrival,” which showed military equipment, then cropped it so that the military trucks were not visible, and subsequently deleted the photos from their feeds. > >For example, this is what the Telegram channel "Belgorod Molniya" did, publishing a photo from the Telegram channel "Incident Belgorod". The latter initially published the full photo, then cropped it, and subsequently deleted the publication from the feed . > >The fact that this was a targeted strike on a military facility, and not a chaotic missile attack on Belgorod, is also indicated by the fact that several “landings” occurred near the site - for example, at the intersection of Sadovaya and Shershneva streets , where the military facility is located.
- Russia's Largest Film Studio Donated Antique Tanks To The Militarywww.twz.com Russia's Largest Film Studio Donated Antique Tanks To The Military
Russia has lost at least 3,500 tanks so far in its all-out invasion of Ukraine and has been pulling increasingly older types from various sources.
- The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.11.24
Загальні бойові втрати противника з 24.02.22 по 14.11.24 (орієнтовно)
t.me/GeneralStaffZSU/18655
- Partisans destroyed an electrical substation in the Krasnodar region that supplied electricity to the railway and Russian air defense positions.
https://t.me/gnilayachereha/20602
>Representatives of the Russian Resistance, led by General Chereshnya, destroyed a traction power station in the Krasnodar region that supplied electricity to the railway, a nearby settlement, and the positions of the Katsap anti-aircraft gunners. > >It burned down — and good riddance. There is still a lot of work ahead. Join the Resistance! > >Chereshnya team, we greatly appreciate your support of all our bold initiatives! > >🍒
- I’ll Issue Putin an Ultimatum—End the War In 24 Hours or I’ll Supply Ukraine With Taurus Missiles, Says German Chancellor Candidate Merzunited24media.com End the War in 24 Hours or Face Taurus Missile Supply to Ukraine, German Candidate Merz Tells Putin
Merz plans to set a 24-hour deadline for Russia, pushing for Taurus missile delivery to Ukraine to enhance its military capabilities against aggression.
- Ukrainian National Involved in Scheme to Export Dual-Use High Precision Jig Grinder to Russia Sentenced to Prisonwww.justice.gov Ukrainian National Involved in Scheme to Export Dual-Use High Precision Jig Grinder to Russia Sentenced to Prison
STANISLAV ROMANYUK, 39, a citizen of Ukraine last residing in Estonia, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 33 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a scheme to violate United States export laws and regulations b...
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/28075422
> > According to court documents and statements made in court, beginning in 2018, Romanyuk, who operated Estonia-based BY Trade OÜ, conspired with Vadims Ananics and Eriks Mamonovs, both citizens of Latvia who operated CNC Weld, a Latvia-based corporation, and with individuals in Russia and a Russian company, to violate U.S. export laws and regulations to smuggle a 500 Series CPWZ Precision Jig Grinder that was manufactured in Connecticut to Russia.
- Putin cuts payments for wounded in war against Ukrainekyivindependent.com Putin cuts payments for wounded in war against Ukraine
The current maximum amount of compensation is 3 million rubles (nearly $29,000), but the severity of the injury is not considered for its allocation. The change approved by Putin classifies injuries into three categories.
- Marco Rubio on Ukraine – Friend or Foe?www.kyivpost.com Marco Rubio on Ukraine – Friend or Foe?
Rumors that US Senator Marco Rubio will soon become the new US Secretary of State lend credence to the narrative that the Trump administration may attempt to coerce Kyiv into a peace settlement.
- Russians attacked an ambulance evacuating wounded civilians in Stanislav, Kherson region.
https://t.me/olexandrprokudin/4937
>In Stanislav, the Russians attacked an ambulance with a UAV while it was evacuating the wounded. > >Earlier, a 45-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman sustained explosive injuries and shrapnel wounds as a result of a drone strike on the village. > >As the emergency team was transporting the victims to the hospital, the enemy dropped explosives on them from a drone. > >As a result, the vehicle was destroyed. Miraculously, the medical workers were unharmed. > >Unfortunately, incidents of the enemy attacking emergency vehicles are not uncommon. I once again thank the doctors who continue to work under such difficult conditions, and the benefactors who support them.
- For 2nd day straight, Russia's reported losses in Ukraine surge to record levelskyivindependent.com For 2nd day straight, Russia's reported losses in Ukraine surge to record levels
The figure surpasses the previous record of 1,770 set just the day before.
- Ukraine's 2025 budget includes $1.3 billion for weapons production, minister sayskyivindependent.com Ukraine's 2025 budget includes $1.3 billion for weapons production, minister says
Some Hr 54.55 billion ($1.3 billion) will be directly allocated for the development and implementation of new technologies, and the expansion of defense production capacity, according to Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin.
- Ukraine has established five joint ventures with Western arms manufacturersmil.in.ua Ukraine has established five joint ventures with Western arms manufacturers
Ukraine is close to establishing three new joint ventures with European weapons producers
- Defense Procurement Agencies of Ukraine and Norway Sign Cooperation Agreementmil.in.ua Defense Procurement Agencies of Ukraine and Norway Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Norwegian Defense Materials Agency (NDMA) signed a cooperation agreement
- Russia preparing a 50,000-people-strong offensive in latest attempt to push Ukrainian army out of Kursk Oblastkyivindependent.com Russia preparing a 50,000-people-strong offensive in latest attempt to push Ukrainian army out of Kursk Oblast
Over the past week, Russia had been gathering forces in what appears to be preparations for a decisive push in the country's Kursk Oblast. "The situation is changing every day. Not long ago, we were on the offensive, and now we are on the defensive," a 35-year-old artilleryman with the
- Neutrality for Ukraine will not bring peace as Russia cannot be trusted to adhere to any agreement, Finland's foreign minister says
cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/4664485
> cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/4664250 > > > - Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen opposes imposing neutrality on Ukraine > > - Valtonen questions Russia's trustworthiness in adhering to agreements > > - Forcing Ukraine to accept terms could undermine international system, Valtonen says
- Seoul confirms North Korean soldiers engaged in combat against Ukraine in Kursk Oblastwww.pravda.com.ua Seoul confirms North Korean soldiers engaged in combat against Ukraine in Kursk Oblast
North Korean soldiers, who were previously sent to Russia, are now in Kursk Oblast and are “already engaging in combat” operations against Ukraine.
- In occupied Crimea, a bridge collapsed on the Dzhankoy-Maslovo road.
https://t.me/TCH_channel/159470
