And no doubt she is one of thousands.
Ukraine's offensive has gone a bit quiet this last week, as far as we know.
Thats a good thing, because they are supplying and consolidating the positions they took with 'thunder runs' over the last month. Russian proxies in Kherson seem to be panicking, trying to get people out, but with little help coming from Mother Russia.
Sounds like Kherson could be liberated with relative ease over the next week or 10 days. Ukraine very cleverly getting into good positions before the winter sets in hard, but will now have all of the occupied territory in range of rocket artillery, while having much improved air defences themselves.
Reports abound too that Russia are running out of mid to long range Cruise and Ballistic missiles (down to about 30% inventory strength). Those are the only remaining projection weapons they have, short of low-yield nuclear missiles, to cause strategic damage in unoccupied Ukraine.
I would say its a good strategy for Ukraine and NATO to let Russia suffer a long and panicked winter and see where the internal politics end up.
Latest developments from the frontlines.
Fire at oil depot in Belgorod region, authorities blame a shelling from Ukraine
What reports?
I know you're allergic to Twitter but this is a the Ukrainian Minister of Defence's account so reflects official government messaging.
Perhaps he has issued this message via an alternative means of communication that you would be happy with, such as nailing it to the door of Kyiv Cathedral or via an interpretive dance - I haven't checked.
Reports of a new Ukranian offensive in the South accurate?
50,000 troops march on Beryslav
Murder of musician in Kherson-
Steadfast noon starts on Monday, and there has been no heavy lifters into Fairford the last 2 weeks... only the usual U-2 movements... so more than likely only a divert field for the exercise.. (that's not to say something could pop in during the week)
Fairford isn't one of the usual designated USAFE nuclear sites, expect lots from Lakenheath, Kleine Brugal, Buchal, Volkal and the other W3 vault locations...and B-52's (and possible B-2's) doing global power missions from the US
I'm so sick of this guy. Not even sure if he's being facetious here or what:
At this rate I hope someone can just buy this off of him so that someone more stable can be in control of it.
Musk is quite severely autistic. He doesn't do irony.
But then he doesn't do nuance either.
That said, I do know a few people on the autism spectrum and none of them are twats so.....
Am not sure that there's other larger (I think?) + older companies that have a stronger hold on the US space or defence budgets (and who have been outperformed by SpaceX recently as regards contracts for NASA) is important.
I think Musk wants SpaceX to obtain that kind of "Boeing-like" position + a guaranteed eternal funding stream.
Starlink's usefulness to Ukraine here may help. According to media reports, he was sending private requests to US Defence dept. for more money over a month ago, well before any twitter storms.
Now he's doing his thing (IMO) where he tries to use public tweets and his high profile/popularity against what he believes are biddable/weak democratic governments (vs likes of dictator of China, who he doesn't say boo to!) to obtain what he wants (see past examples of how he's tackled regulators or officials in US and Germany when they've gone against his companies, or angered him).
I kind of think that is what is happening with recent positive remarks about a Putin-favourable "peace" + hinted threats to turn off Starlink in Ukraine if more money is not forthcoming. Don't think it was wise to use these tactics in this case though...may blow up in his face (if that's not a bad metaphor to use).
He could do with a severe kicking to bring him back to reality
Musk is right. Why aren’t the US Government funding starlink in the Ukraine?
Are Lockheed Martin funding the weapons going to Ukraine?
I was under the impression the government was funding around 80% of starlink.
I’m guessing then he needs to clarify his statements
Zelensky and Solovyov in happier times:
kinda reminds me of the fact that Bill & Hilary Clinton were guests at Donald Trump's third wedding, in 2005.
Wow !
Everything us going according to plan
Reminds me of this-
Singing Putin: 'Blueberry Hill' - YouTube
11 dead, 15 wounded in Belgorod IAW sky news
Russian Ministry of defense confirms shooting attack at one of military units in Belgorod region, says “2 attackers from CIS country”. Media reports up to 16 servicemen dead
wtf! How have I never seen that before.
Very weird. Also Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn appear to be in the audience for some reason:
think I spotted Kevin Costner and Gerard Depardieu there too (although the latter is not surprising)
1st video I have properly seen of Russia doing damage with drones. Usually other way round.
I am surprised it has not being mentioned here anywhere over the last few days but did Putin not say he will not order any more missile strikes as they do not want to destroy Ukraine as if they have not already.
Is it mind games he is playing, has he gone soft or is Russia running out of funds or Missiles all good by the way. I sincerely hope that there is no more missile strikes as they are terrible and basically I do not see Russia winning without them but even with them I do not see them winning g but they do a lot of damage and make it harder for Ukraine.
I would not trust a word that comes out of that evil monsters mouth do.
Victory to Ukraine.
Hour long documentary on Putin/Ukraine after starting there on sky news, seems interesting enough.
Much as I hate to admit I like the Russian accent. Yes, all the Hollywood glitterati, and that is G. Depardieu. Seemingly Putin was very sympathetic to the west in those days but he changed suddenly. I wonder why.
More details in this article: seems the shooters and victims were at a firing range, and the shooters opened fire. Perhaps the mobilization isn't going all that well. 11 dead, 15 wounded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6QUFqiJx9k
Ah the mask slips.
This was inevitable and its not the first incident, just the biggest we know about.
The last thing you do with a bunch of reluctant conscripts, is put an automatic assault rifle in their hands. And the Recruiters know it well.
Putin is arming the insurgents that will come for his head. Its comical.
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