Ukrainian special forces spent six months establishing a bridgehead across the Dnipro River after a blast destroyed the dam upstream.
How Ukrainian special forces secured a critical Dnipro River crossing in southern Ukraine
Ukrainian special forces spent six months establishing a bridgehead across the Dnipro River after a blast destroyed the dam upstream.
At a shelter for displaced Ukrainians in Dnipro, volunteers prepare for the second New Year’s under the shadow of all-out war. Speaking with RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, residents are finding small ways to celebrate, each act of gratitude a small victory over Russia’s drive to break their spirit.
At a shelter for displaced Ukrainians in Dnipro, volunteers prepare for the second New Year’s under the shadow of all-out war. Speaking with RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, residents are finding small ways to celebrate, each act of gratitude a small victory over Russia’s drive to break their spirit.
From a “drone-pong” competition to a “revenge crowdfunding” drive, raising cash for the army has become a feature of wartime life for millions of Ukrainians, marrying patriotism with a sense of self-worth and community. But if Western financial support dwindles, these donations won’t fill the gap.
From a “drone-pong” competition to a “revenge crowdfunding” drive, raising cash for the army has become a feature of wartime life for millions of Ukrainians, marrying patriotism with a sense of self-worth and community. But if Western financial support dwindles, these donations won’t fill the gap.
After Russian forces occupied her town near Kyiv in the early days of the February 2022 invasion, 14-year-old Ukrainian student Tanya Bondarchuk remembers feeling shocked and in disbelief. He…
After Russian forces occupied her town near Kyiv in the early days of the February 2022 invasion, 14-year-old Ukrainian student Tanya Bondarchuk remembers feeling shocked and in disbelief. He…
You are a free man of a free country, and they are brainwashed slaves of the quasi-empire.
Yes, it is possible, here: https://itarmy.com.ua/?lang=en You are welcome to the club 🪖💻🖱️
Experience the poignant fusion of holiday classics and a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers perform iconic Christmas hits with modified lyrics.
Experience the poignant fusion of holiday classics and a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers perform iconic Christmas hits with modified lyrics.
In recent days, Russia lost five bombers in southern Ukraine, while reports suggest that Ukraine finally received F-16…
In recent days, Russia lost five bombers in southern Ukraine, while reports suggest that Ukraine finally received F-16…
To include American guided glide bombs into the arsenal of Ukrainian fighters, engineers created not just a holder but a special rail launcher, which significantly increases its combat effectiveness Aaa
To include American guided glide bombs into the arsenal of Ukrainian fighters, engineers created not just a holder but a special rail launcher, which significantly increases its combat effectiveness Aaa
The soldiers complain that they have only just learned they will be sent to the front and haven’t even seen a rifle during the two weeks they’ve been training.
The soldiers complain that they have only just learned they will be sent to the front and haven’t even seen a rifle during the two weeks they’ve been training.
Commanders in the key battle for Avdiivka in Donetsk fear the town will be lost in a matter of days if more international aid cannot be secured – and that huge casualties will be suffered in the process. Arpan Rai reports
Commanders in the key battle for Avdiivka in Donetsk fear the town will be lost in a matter of days if more international aid cannot be secured – and that huge casualties will be suffered in the process. Arpan Rai reports
I guess these IFVs were unable to shoot due to very long outdoor storage and cannibalization of their parts, so using them as decoys was the only possible use for them. See also: https://twitter.com/secretsqrl123/status/1738332680217846039
Whatever we do, the root of the problem is "internal escalation" in Russia. Russian media spokesmen and officials compete with each other in their brutality and ruthlessness toward enemies. Less brutal people are considered disloyal "foreign agents". This has been going on for years and has led to the current situation. Whatever we do, this "internal escalation" in the Ruscist propaganda bubble will continue and lead to external escalation.
Before the Association Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine, signed on September 1, 2017, Polish drivers were in a rather privileged position, while Ukrainian drivers were severely limited by quotas. Now Polish drivers want to return to the old system, even though this would contradict the agreement. The photo in the article contains a list of their demands. They want:
- The return of the quota system for Ukrainian drivers;
- Introduction of a live queue or a separate queue for empty vehicles in the Ukrainian "electronic queue" system;
- Introduction of a ban on the registration of transport companies with Eastern (read Ukrainian) capital.
At the same time, they don't want to drive in Ukraine further than Lviv because they are afraid of war. So if the mutual quotas were equalized, it would severely limit traffic.
Basically, they want discriminatory measures against Ukrainian drivers so that Polish drivers can earn more.
What makes sense is a separate queue for empty vehicles - and as far as I know there's now a special crossing for empty vehicles to meet their needs.
Well, this is explained in the article.
Well, this is explained in the article.
Yes, people tend to think in black and white, going from one extreme to the other. But reality is much more nuanced.
It's important that democracies learn from crises. Even the current crisis in the US is leading to an important public discussion between the parties, which will lead to better mutual understanding.
At the same time, dictatorial regimes tend to exacerbate crises by creating another one to cover up the causes of the previous one.
Thank you, I'm looking forward to the continuation.
The problem the Ruscists have with tank drivers is that they vanish without a trace with every turret toss of their Soviet-type tank. And they have taken down most of the Soviet training facilities and capabilities. That's why Ruscist tank drivers often lack proper training.
Sorry, I can't predict in advance whether an article will be paywalled for someone if it's not paywalled for me. You can find the link to the summary below.
Thank you for your detailed thoughts. Although I have not read the upcoming continuation, let me respond.
IMHO, the situation is urgent, as the alliance of Orban with Putin threatens the very existence of the EU. The imminent external threat will force Europeans to act in concert and find balanced and effective solutions to this and similar impasses. The EU can't develop further with any member able to blackmail it.
So I believe in the wisdom of Europeans and their ability to learn and grow. Due to an exceptional external threat, the force major will be substantiated and will only enhance the cooperation between the member states.
How can you make peace with someone who deliberately disrupts agreements and acts only in his own interest? Peace requires the ability to honor agreements and act in the common interest. How can you make peace with someone who demonizes you? Peace requires respect and goodwill.
IMHO, the EU will have to revoke Hungary's voting rights - and make peace with the next government.
Well, here's an original Reuters article, it's even better: https://www.reuters.com/graphics/UKRAINE-CRISIS/FIGHTER-JETS/jnvwwqyylvw/
Yes, even a small donation can make the day brighter.
https://impactful.ninja/best-charities-for-ukraine/
Thank you for your kindness, Valmond 🙏
The corrugated paper is cheap, has vertical channels on the inside, and its quantity creates a large area flame. Standard wicks would only produce a small flame with little heat.
As for the Azov battalion - Ruscist propaganda actively exploits racist statements made by Andriy Biletsky in 2006-2010, several years before he founded this battalion. He changed his views and hasn't made a single racist statement since 2014. The Azov battalion included several Jews from the very beginning, so Biletsky isn't an anti-Semite now. And since November 2014, the Azov battalion has a different commander.
So for the Azov battalion, any Nazi leanings are a thing of the distant past: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/04/06/ukraine-military-right-wing-militias/ It's rather Ruscists who tend to project onto others what they hide from themselves.
IMHO, Russians are a mixed bag - both untrained slave mobiks on the frontlines and some shrewd elite specialists behind. A hundred years ago the Russian Empire also fought in such a way.
Their archaic way of fighting is anyway grotesque nowadays, to say the least. They continue to finance the war by selling oil and gas extracted in their Siberian colonies - but their capabilities are noticeably eroding.