Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Day 973 Review:

Ukraine Invasion Day 973: UKR drone strike damaged distilleries in Yefremov and Luzhlovsky.

Russian forces conducted a series of drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of October 21 to 22, mainly targeting Sumy Oblast. Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 60 drones, including Shahed-136/131s and other drones of an...

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The occasional Mark Sumner Update - always a good read: https://www.dailykos.com/story/2024...rean-troops-are-just-another-item-up-for-sale

 

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Stuff 23/10:

Russian stuff blowing up: Russia sends nuclear specialists to the front

The last thing North Korea needs is more and better nukes. Officials in some Western countries have said in the last few days that they were looking into reports that North Koreans might be headed to Russia to fight in Ukraine. Here’s some North...

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Russian equipment and personnel shortages:

Russia repurposes nuclear forces personnel as infantry amid manpower shortages - Euromaidan Press

A Russian infantry regiment formed from Strategic Missile Forces personnel is now fighting in Kursk Oblast.

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Britain's £2bn contribution to Ukraines 50bn$ fund from Russain asset interest.

UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from seized Russian assets

The funds are the UK's contribution to a $50bn (£38bn) loan package announced back in June.

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The 425th:

Brave and Resolute ... The 425th Assault Battalion "Skala" Shows Why Ukraine Will Win

Wherever the action is the hottest on the long 600 mile plus battle front in Ukraine, there you will find the soldiers of the Skala Battalion. They take their name from the original founder of the all volunteer unit, Yuriy Harkaviy, call sign “Skala”...

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More funds for Ukraine to pay for what they want:

Biden approves $ 20 billion Ukraine loan backed by frozen Russian assets - Euromaidan Press

This is part of a $50 billion Western loan package for Ukraine secured by revenue from frozen Russian assets.

euromaidanpress.com

That's 70bn$ now in interest payments from Russian assets in Europe and the US.

 

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No daily review yet.
However, video Reviews show Russia is throwing the veritable kitchen sink at Ukraine in Kursk and taking MASSIVE casualties in the process.

 

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Putin's Brics Summit Blowback over Ukraine

The Guardian has an interesting article up on how Putin's Brics summit in Kazan, Russia isn't netting him any new support for his illegal war on Ukraine: The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, told the summit that there must be “no escalation of fighting”...

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