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Deliveries of North Korean artillery shells to Russia were helping its forces maintain a “high intensity” of attacks, Podolyak said.
“This has an impact on the course of events in the war as a whole and significantly increases the number of civilian casualties.”
The aide blasted the “absolute incapacity” of international sanctions on Russia & N.Korea.
“It is obvious that the restrictive measures imposed on Russia and North Korea are not enough. We need a more rigorous approach to real isolation,” he said.
During a state visit to Pyongyang, Putin called for a review of sanctions on North Korea and said the two countries were together fighting “US hegemony.”
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(20-06-2024, 11:44 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: Deliveries of North Korean artillery shells to Russia were helping its forces maintain a “high intensity” of attacks, Podolyak said.
“This has an impact on the course of events in the war as a whole and significantly increases the number of civilian casualties.”
The aide blasted the “absolute incapacity” of international sanctions on Russia & N.Korea.
“It is obvious that the restrictive measures imposed on Russia and North Korea are not enough. We need a more rigorous approach to real isolation,” he said.
During a state visit to Pyongyang, Putin called for a review of sanctions on North Korea and said the two countries were together fighting “US hegemony.”
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According to reports, Ukraine will soon receive additional MIM-104 Patriot anti-aircraft batteries from U.S. military.
Critical U.S. and NATO, Ukraine's defenses have held, but sustained aid is essential. U.S. expected to send more MIM-104 Patriot systems, crucial for intercepting Russian attacks. Germany has also provided interceptors. Despite ongoing challenges, Ukrainian forces have adapted swiftly, mastering new weapon systems under dire conditions to protect civilians and maintain essential services.
Through ballistic and cruise missiles and suicide drones, the Russian military is looking to sap Ukrainian morale while also taking out critical infrastructure and facilities. On the other side, the Ukrainian military uses a combination of cutting-edge Western and older Soviet air defense weapon systems to fend off the rain of death.
Have performed well in the conflict so far. To be sure, Russian munitions of all types continue to pass through Kyiv's anti-air umbrella, but that is to be expected. The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine ushered a new era for Ukrainian military and forced an abrupt change. Over the span of a few months, Ukrainian forces had to learn how to operate dozens of new weapon
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Slovak govt police investigate former cabinet & defence minister Jaroslav Nad for donating fighter jets & an air defence system to Ukraine to help it defend against Russia's invasion, a govt said on Friday. The new government under the leadership of Robert Fico made a sharp policy turn after it took power in October 2023 and halted any military supplies to Ukraine, although it has allowed commercial supplies to continue.
The previous Slovak govt last year donated a dozen Russian-made MiG-29 fighters that Slovakia had grounded & most of which were not operational, as well as KUB air defence system. Giving Slovak jets, air defence to Kyiv was sabotage, new govt says. Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Germany, January 24, 2024.
The new government under the leadership of Robert Fico made a sharp policy turn after it took power in Oct 2023. Halted any military supplies to Ukraine, although it has allowed commercial supplies to continue. The previous Slovak govt last year donated a dozen Russian-made MiG-29 fighters, Slovakia grounded most & not working operational, Donating air defence system exposed Slovak airspace endangered citizens, state secretary at the Defence Ministry and a member of the ruling Smer-SD party. "I am convinced that Nad betrayed Slovakia,"
"The defence ministry is filing a criminal complaint for the suspicion of committing crime of sabotage, or treason, abuse of power failing fiduciary duties." Nad rejected any wrongdoing said he would make the same decision again.
One of the arguments Melicher used is that the govt had ruled whilst in a caretaker capacity and thus had limited authority to make foreign policy decisions. The allegations are a symptom of the highly polarised Slovak political scene, where Fico has repeatedly accused his predecessors of pursuing criminal prosecutions against his party when he was in opposition. His cabinet has scrapped a special prosecution unit that had gone after corruption, replaced key police personnel, and taken steps to replace management of public media.
The country is due to receive F-16 fighters ordered earlier to replace the MiGs. REUTERS
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(20-12-2022, 04:39 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: Slovakia likely to hand over MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in the near future
Rastislav Kacher, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, said this in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine, European Pravda writes.
“We have not yet handed the MiG-29, but we are ready to do so. We are talking with our NATO partners about how to do it.”.
https://mil.in.ua/en/news/slovakia-likel...%20variant.
The new govt under leadership Robert Fico made a sharp policy turn & it took power in Oct 2023.
Halted any military supplies to Ukraine, although only allowed commercial supplies to continue,
Previous Slovak govt last yr donated a dozen MiG-29 jets, Slovakia said most not working plus donating air defence system exposed new Slovak airspace & endangered citizens, state secretary at the Defence Ministry, a member of ruling Smer-SD party. "I am convinced that Nad betrayed Slovakia," "The new defence ministry is filing a criminal complaint for suspicion of committing crime of sabotage, or treason, abuse of power failing fiduciary duties." Nad rejected any wrongdoing said he would make the same decision again.
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(23-01-2023, 04:04 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: debono Wrote:
Bro. seems that you are an authority on war matters................today.
Today Monday is a holiday,. I got bit of time... 
The exact reason for the failure of the defence is still unknown.
As of the evening of 21 June, the Russians advanced further along the street parallel to the railway. In addition, the enemy occupied the village of Shumy, a pumping station and a spoil tip."
More details: The Russians were also spotted near spoil tip 2. Firefights are ongoing in that area.
DeepState predicted that the Russians will try to develop their tactical success by pulling additional reserves into this area. Their goal is clear: they want to capture Toretsk. Russians have increased pressure on the city of Toretsk, managing to capture the village of Shumy in Donetsk Oblast.
Source: DeepState
Details: According to DeepState, the area around the village of Pivnichne has become an extremely hot spot in recent days. DeepState predicted that Russians will try to develop their tactical success by pulling
additional reserves into this area.
Their goal is clear: they want to capture Toretsk.
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(22-06-2024, 05:49 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: The exact reason for the failure of the defence is still unknown. A Big No for Now form US Joe who refused for training for 30 Ukraine pilots is grounded for now. Now, there are indications US is quashing other options for pilots. (Maybe 100% delay by U.S. president Joe). Joe is not zzZZZzz. He is happy to delay Ukrainians Air fighters & it f-16 fighters and plus No more training?.
As of evening of 21 June, Russians advanced further along street parallel to railway addition, the enemy occupied village of Shumy, a pumping station & a spoil tip." More details: Russians were also spotted near spoil tip 2. Firefights are ongoing in that area. DeepState predicted Russia will try to develop their tactical success by pulling additional reserves into the area. Their goal is clear: they 1-to capture Toretsk have increased pressure on city of Toretsk, managing to capture the village of Shumy in Donetsk Oblast.
Source: DeepState Details: According to DeepState, area around village of Pivnichne has become an extremely hot spot in recent days. DeepState predicted Russians will try to develop their tactical success by pulling additional reserves into this area.
The exact reason for failure of defence is still unknown. But Now?. Only Joe only a few of his kaki know Why?. US is still applying a range limitation to use its weapons by Ukrainian Arm forces as Washington Post report. 2-Ukrainian officials given the restrictions,
Russia now can continue to benefit from a safe space created for their aircraft to bombing Ukraine more.
Washington Post’s sources news:
Joe US has imposed a 100-kilometer cross border limit on use of its weapons. Asked to comment on claims, US officials suggested was inaccurate, without indicating why?. Whether they have imposed distance-based limitations on Kyiv’s freedom to attack targets in Russia.
ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE KHARKIV ATACMS
Has US Placed Restrictions?!. That is happy news to Putin, Kyiv can't hitting Russian Airfields?.
Ukrainian officials saying to (Joe) / Washington has restricted Ukraine’s use of its donated weapons against Russia, effectively confirming a new “safe space” from which Russia can now pummel Ukraine. (
The US Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) has a range of 300 kilometers / 190 miles. Photo: US army).
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US is still applying range limitation to use its weapons by Ukrainian Armed Forces, Washington Post report 2 anonymous Ukrainian officials. Given the restrictions, Russia would continue to benefit from a safe space created for their aircraft to continue their bombing more now on Ukraine.
According to Washington Post’s sources, US has imposed a 100-kilometer (62-mile) cross border limit on use of US weapons. Asked to comment on the claims, US officials suggested that inaccurate, without indicating whether they have imposed distance-based limitations on Kyiv’s freedom to attack targets in Russia.
On May 30 President Joe Biden approved OKAY of US weapons to hit Russian forces that threatening Kharkiv.
This seemed to trigger other Western capitals to give Kyiv the go ahead to hit targets in Russia, statements coming out of both White House & Pentagon, since then, are opaque at best and often contradict each other.
On June 17, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told PBS. Ukraine could use US weapons to fire@Russian military installations not only near border with Kharkiv, but also into any border regions where there is a direct threat. He said: “This is not about geography. It’s about common sense. If Russia attacks or plans attack on Ukraine from its territory, it makes sense to allow Ukraine to retaliate against forces that attack it from abroad.”
US officials confirmed this to Politico on June 20 but categorized it as “clarification,” not a substantive change of US policy. There was still, however, no clear definition of what “border region” means but the same officials reiterated US policy prohibiting Ukraine from launching long-range strikes inside Russian territory.
In response to this latest “revelation” on US limits, Pentagon spokesman Major Charlie Dietz said: “US has agreed to allow Ukraine to fire US-provided weapons into Russia across where Russian forces are coming to attempt to take Ukrainian territory. It’s not about geography or a certain radius. If Russia attacks or is about to attack Ukraine from its territory, Ukraine has the right to retaliate from its territory.”
He added Ukraine was also allowed to use US-supplied air defense systems to strike Russian aircraft if they “intend to open fire into Ukrainian airspace.” Relaxation of the previous prohibition on cross border fire allows counter-battery fire or attacks on Moscow’s ground troops forming up for an assault as most Western supplied artillery outranges those held by Russia. Current major threat faced by Ukraine’s military and civilian locations in its own border regions are from aerial delivered guided bombs – “glide bombs.”
These are launched from around a 60 -70-kilometer (40 plus miles) stand-off range, allowing them to operate totally from within Russian air space and deploy from airfields well beyond any 100-kilometer restriction.
If there is a range-dependent limitation, such as Washington Post article suggests, it does in effect confirm to Russia is happy that it can still launch attacks from a “safe space.” If US Joe word lord over it, could categorically come out and say that there's no such prohibition, then it would considerably complicate Russia’s strategic plans as they would be exposed to long-range threats from HIMARS (480 kilometers /300 miles) or ATACMS (190 kilometers / 300 miles).
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(23-06-2024, 04:04 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: The exact reason for failure of defence is still unknown. But Now?. Only Joe only a few of his kaki know Why?. US is still applying a range limitation to use its weapons by Ukrainian Arm forces as Washington Post report. 2-Ukrainian officials given the restrictions, Russia now can continue to benefit from a safe space created for their aircraft to bombing Ukraine more.
Washington Post’s sources news: Joe US has imposed a 100-kilometer cross border limit on use of its weapons. Asked to comment on claims, US officials suggested was inaccurate, without indicating why?. Whether they have imposed distance-based limitations on Kyiv’s freedom to attack targets in Russia.
ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE KHARKIV ATACMS
Has US Placed Restrictions?!. That is happy news to Putin, Kyiv can't hitting Russian Airfields?.
Ukrainian officials saying to (Joe) / Washington has restricted Ukraine’s use of its donated weapons against Russia, effectively confirming a new “safe space” from which Russia can now pummel Ukraine. (The US Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) has a range of 300 kilometers / 190 miles. Photo: US army).
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Ukraine War in Ukraine Kyiv HIMARS and f-16 and it NATO Reznikov Ukraine War Casualties. US is still applying range limitation to use its weapons by Ukrainian Armed Forces, Washington Post report 2 anonymous Ukrainian officials. Given the restrictions, Russia would continue to benefit from a safe space created for their aircraft to continue their bombing more now on Ukraine.
According to Washington Post’s sources, US has imposed a 100-kilometer (62-mile) cross border limit on use of US weapons. Asked to comment on the claims, US officials suggested that inaccurate, without indicating whether they have imposed distance-based limitations on Kyiv’s freedom to attack targets in Russia.
On May 30 President Joe Biden approved OKAY of US weapons to hit Russian forces that threatening Kharkiv. This seemed to trigger other Western capitals to give Kyiv the go ahead to hit targets in Russia, statements coming out of both White House & Pentagon, since then, are opaque at best and often contradict each other.
On June 17, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told PBS. Ukraine can use US weapons to fire@Russian military installations not only near border of Kharkiv, but also into any border regions, there is a direct threat. He said: “This is not about geography. It’s about common sense. If Russia plans attack Ukraine from its territory, it makes sense to allow Ukraine to retaliate against forces that attack from abroad.” US officials confirmed this to Politico on June 20.
But categorized it as “clarification,” not a substantive change of US policy. There was still, however, no clear definition of what “border region” means but same officials reiterated US policy prohibiting Ukraine from launching long-range strikes inside Russian territory.
In response to this latest “revelation” US limits. A Pentagon spokesman Major said: “US has agreed to allow Ukraine to fire US-provided weapons into Russia across where Russian forces are coming to attempt to take Ukrainian territory. It’s not about geography or a certain radius. If Russia attacks or is about to attack Ukraine from its territory, Ukraine has the right to retaliate from its territory.”
He added Ukraine was also allowed to use US-supplied air defense systems to strike Russian aircraft if they “intend to open fire into Ukrainian airspace.” Relax lehh, the previous prohibition on cross border fire counter-battery fire or attacks on Moscow’s ground troops formed or an assault as Western supplied artillery outranges those held by Russia.
Current threat faced by Ukraine’s military, civilian & locations in its own border are from aerial delivered guided bombs “glide bombs.” are launched from around 60-70 k/m (40 miles) that allowing them to operate totally from within Russian air space & deploy from airfields well beyond any 100-kilometer restriction.
If there is a range-dependent limitation, such as Washington Post article suggests, it does in effect confirm to Russia is happy that it can still launch attacks from a “safe space.” If US Joe word lord over it, could categorically come out and say that there's no such prohibition, then it would considerably complicate Russia’s strategic plans as they would be exposed to long-range threats from HIMARS (480 kilometers /300 miles) or ATACMS (190 kilometers / 300 miles).
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Zelensky dismisses Lieutenant General accused by soldiers of heavy losses. Zelensky dismisses Lieutenant General accused by soldiers of heavy loss. June 24, 2024.
President Zelensky announced on June 24 He had replaced Commander of Joint Forces of Ukrainian Armed Forces,
Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol,
with Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov. Colonel Bohdan Krotevych, one of Azov Brigade's commanders, said June 23, who filed official complaint to State Bureau of Investigation calling for an investigation of the generals. "I wrote to SBI calling for investigation into military general, who, in my opinion, has killed more Ukrainian soldiers than any Russian general," he wrote.
According to Ukrainska Pravda's undisclosed sources, the general in question was Sodol.
In evening address, Zelensky did not mention the reasons for Sodol's dismissal.
Sodol has been Commander of Joint Forces since Feb. 11, 2024. He also headed the "Donetsk" operational command in 2023. Hnatov, has replaced Sodol, who had previously served as Deputy Commander South Operational Command since 2022. Following announcement, Colonel Bohdan Krotevych, Azov Brigade's commander wrote, "Hnatov is a very good officer. He Hope news at front will get better."
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The duel in the skies above Crimea pitted 1990s-era US weapons against the Russian air defense platform Kremlin calls “the best in the world.
Ukraine Fires First HIMARS on Russia´s Kursk Region, Ukrainian Armed Forces used HIMARS systems to attack the Kursk region of Russia. As
the AP reported on June 22, citing Ukraine’s First Deputy Defense Minister, a Lt. Gen. Has the US permission for Ukraine to strike at Russian territory disrupting Kremlin plans to use 90,000 Russian troops that had been marshaled for a new offensive in the Kharkiv region.
According to its sources, on Saturday, June 22, Ukraine fired two missiles from HIMARS at military facilities near Mirnyi in Suzhansky district and near Dovgi Bumi in Belovsky district. Both missiles were allegedly shot down, but the debris partially destroyed the FSB border guard building in Suzha. One FSB officer was injured and two cars were damaged, Astra reported. After the attack, residents said they lost electricity.
As AP reported on June 22, citing Ukraine’s First Deputy Defense Minister, Lt. Gen. Ivan Havryliuk, the US permission for Ukraine to strike at Russian territory disrupted Kremlin plans to use over 90,000 Russian troops that had been marshaled for a new offensive in the Kharkiv region.
AP says that deteriorating situation at front forced Washington to allow Kyiv to use Western-supplied artillery and missile systems to defend Kharkiv, striking at the border areas where Kremlin troops gather and conduct attacks.
Members of Ukrainian brigades fighting in the Kharkiv sector told AP that within hours of receiving US permission, HIMARS missile systems began shooting at targets in Russia. “The HIMARS were not silent for the whole day,” an artillery commander in the Kharkiv region said, recalling the first hours when permission was granted to use the rocket systems. “From 1st days, Ukrainian forces managed to destroy whole columns of troops along the border waiting for the order to enter Ukraine.”
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(25-06-2024, 10:59 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: The duel in the skies above Crimea pitted 1990s-era US weapons against Russian air defense platform Kremlin calls “the best in the world.
Ukraine Fires First HIMARS on Russia´s Kursk Region, Ukrainian Armed Forces used HIMARS systems to attack the Kursk region of Russia. As
the AP reported on June 22, citing Ukraine’s First Deputy Defense Minister, a Lt. Gen. Has the US permission for Ukraine to strike at Russian territory disrupting Kremlin plans to use 90,000 Russian troops that had been marshaled for a new offensive in the Kharkiv region.
According to its sources, on Saturday, June 22, Ukraine fired two missiles from HIMARS at military facilities near Mirnyi in Suzhansky district and near Dovgi Bumi in Belovsky district. Both missiles were allegedly shot down, but the debris partially destroyed the FSB border guard building in Suzha. One FSB officer was injured and two cars were damaged, Astra reported. After the attack, residents said they lost electricity.
As AP reported on June 22, citing Ukraine’s First Deputy Defense Minister, Lt. Gen. Ivan Havryliuk, the US permission for Ukraine to strike at Russian territory disrupted Kremlin plans to use over 90,000 Russian troops that had been marshaled for a new offensive in the Kharkiv region.
AP says that deteriorating situation @front forced Washington to allow Kyiv to use Western-supplied artillery and missile systems to defend Kharkiv, striking at where Kremlin troops gather & conduct attacks.Ukrainian brigades fighting in the Kharkiv sector told AP, within hours of receiving US permission, HIMARS missile began shooting at targets in Russia. “HIMARS were not silent for whole day,” an artillery fire in Kharkiv region, recalling 1st hours, permission was granted to use rocket systems. “From 1st days, Ukrainian forces managed to destroy whole columns of troops along border waiting for the order to enter Ukraine.”
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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov. Valery Gerasimov (L) and Sergei Shoigu ® pictured during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Tuesday that it had issued arrest warrants the day before for Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s former Russian defense minister, and Valery Gerasimov, Chief of Russia’s General Staff for alleged crimes committed during Russia’s war with Ukraine.
The warrants say that they were each allegedly responsible for directing attacks at civilian objects, a war crime; secondly the war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects; thirdly the crime against humanity of committing or allowing inhumane acts to be carried out.
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(26-06-2024, 08:07 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: AP says that deteriorating situation @front forced Washington to allow Kyiv to use Western-supplied artillery and missile systems to defend Kharkiv, striking at where Kremlin troops gather & conduct attacks.Ukrainian brigades fighting in the Kharkiv sector told AP, within hours of receiving US permission, HIMARS missile began shooting at targets in Russia. “HIMARS were not silent for whole day,” an artillery fire in Kharkiv region, recalling 1st hours, permission was granted to use rocket systems. “From 1st days, Ukrainian forces managed to destroy whole columns of troops along border waiting for the order to enter Ukraine.”
by Kyiv Post | June 25, 2024, 5:55 pm
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov. Valery Gerasimov (L) and Sergei Shoigu ® pictured during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Tuesday that it had issued arrest warrants the day before for Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s former Russian defense minister, and Valery Gerasimov, Chief of Russia’s General Staff for alleged crimes committed during Russia’s war with Ukraine.
The warrants say both,they were each allegedly responsible for directing attacks at civilian in Ukraine. A war crime; secondly war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects; thirdly the crime against humanity of committing or allowing inhumane acts to be carried out
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Exclusive news: Mad Trump handed plan to halt US military aid to Kyiv unless it talks peace with Moscow
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Biden admin moves toward allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine.
CNN - The Biden administration is moving toward lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine, four US officials familiar with the matter told CNN, to help the country’s military maintain and repair US-provided weapons systems.
The change would mark another significant shift in the Biden administration’s Ukraine policy, as the US looks for ways to give Ukraine’s military an upper hand against Russia. The policy is still being worked on by administration officials and has not received final sign-off yet from President Joe Biden, officials said.
“We have not made any decisions and any discussion of this is premature,” said one administration official. “The president is absolutely firm that he will not be sending US troops to Ukraine.”
Once approved, the change would likely be enacted this year, officials said, and would allow Pentagon to provide contracts to American companies for work inside Ukraine for the first time since Russia invaded in 2022. Officials said they hope it will speed up the maintenance and repairs of weapons systems being used by the Ukrainian military.
Over the last two years, Biden has insisted that all Americans, and particularly US troops, stay far away from the Ukrainian frontlines. The White House has been determined to limit both the danger to Americans and the perception, particularly by Russia, that the US military is engaged in combat there. The State Dept has explicitly warned Americans against traveling to Ukraine since 2022.
Allowing experienced, US govt-funded American contractors to maintain a presence in Ukraine means they will be able to help fix damaged, high-value equipment much faster, officials said. One advanced system that officials say will likely require regular maintenance is the F-16 fighter jet, which Ukraine is set to receive later this year.
Companies bidding for contracts would required to develop robust risk mitigation plans to mitigate threats to their employees, an official said.
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Biden administration moves toward allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine to maintenance is the F-16 fighter jet, which Ukraine is set to receive later this year.
Companies bidding for contracts would required to develop robust risk mitigation plans to mitigate threats to their employees, an official said.
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Zelensky Visits Donbas to Introduce New Joint Forces Commander. Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, was appointed as a Joint Forces Commander on Monday following Yurii Sodol's dismissal.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by the commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, arrived in the Donetsk region to introduce the new commander of the Joint Forces, General Andrii Hnatov.
Appointed on Monday, June 24, following Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol's dismissal.
Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, previously led the defence of Mykolayiv and Bakhmut and has been Deputy Commander of Operational Command South since 2022.
His visit, the President met with soldiers from the 110th and 47th brigades, who are actively engaged in fighting in eastern Ukraine. He recorded his address in Pokrovsk, an area near fierce hostilities. "Today, I officially introduced Andrii Hnatov to all those responsible for defence in the Donetsk region. We heard reports directly from the positions," Zelensky said.
Zelensky noted there would be further discussion in Kyiv, particularly with officials who need to be more present at the front. "I was surprised some relevant officials had not been here for 6-months or more, he draw appropriate conclusions from them," he added.
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(26-06-2024, 09:49 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: Zelensky Visits Donbas to Introduce New Joint Forces Commander. Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, was appointed as a Joint Forces Commander on Monday following Yurii Sodol's dismissal.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by the commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, arrived in the Donetsk region to introduce the new commander of the Joint Forces, General Andrii Hnatov.
Appointed on Monday, June 24, following Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol's dismissal.
Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, previously led the defence of Mykolayiv and Bakhmut and has been Deputy Commander of Operational Command South since 2022.
His visit, the President met with soldiers from the 110th and 47th brigades, who are actively engaged in fighting in eastern Ukraine. He recorded his address in Pokrovsk, an area near fierce hostilities. "Today, I officially introduced Andrii Hnatov to all those responsible for defence in the Donetsk region. We heard reports directly from the positions," Zelensky said.
Zelensky noted there would be further discussion in Kyiv, particularly with officials who need to be more present at the front. "I was surprised some relevant officials had not been here for 6-months or more, he draw appropriate conclusions from them," he added.
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Zelensky noted. He would be further discussion in Kyiv, particularly with officials who need to be more present at the front. "I was surprised some relevant officials had not been here for 6-months or more....Russia reportedly launched the missiles and drones from various locations overnight, including Russia's Tambov and Kursk oblasts, the Black Sea, and occupied Crimea.
In drones launched, Russia also launched one Kh-47 Kinzhal ballistic missile, 4 cruise missiles, and 1 guided Kh-59 missile, Throughout the night, the Air Force warned of nationwide missile threats. Sounds of explosions were heard in the city of Kyiv, as well as in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Suspilne reported around 3:30 a.m. local time - although the explosions did not amount to any reported damage or casualties.
Drone attacks are a daily occurrence in Ukraine, affecting various regions across the country. Mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force were involved in repelling the air attacks.
In recent months, Russian attacks on critical infrastructure have increasingly targeted Ukrainian energy facilities.Overnight on June 27, Russia's Defense Ministry also claimed that its air defenses had shot down seven Ukrainian-launched drones over Moscow, Tver, and Belgorod oblasts. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claim.
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U.S. aide blasted the “absolute incapacity” of international sanctions on Russia & N.Korea.
This one is telling us about 1024 - 2025...
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Mayday in space: Sunita Williams ordered to shelter in Starliner as satellite breaks up. The incident occurred when Nasa was informed of a satellite break-up at an altitude near the station.
Tense moment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were forced to take emergency shelter in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft and other return vehicles.
The emergency order was issued as space debris threatened the orbiting laboratory on Wednesday.
The incident occurred when Nasa was informed of a satellite break-up at an altitude near the station.
As a standard precautionary measure, Mission Control instructed all crew members to seek shelter in their respective spacecraft. Williams and Wilmore, who have been aboard the ISS since June 5, took refuge in the Starliner capsule.
For approximately an hour, Mission Control closely monitored the path of the debris while the astronauts remained in their protective shelters. After determining that the immediate threat had passed, the crew was given the all-clear to exit their spacecraft and resume normal operations on the station.
Space Station -- The International Space Station. (Photo: Nasa)
This event highlights the ongoing challenge of space debris and the importance of safety protocols in orbital operations. It also demonstrated the Starliner's capability to serve as a potential lifeboat in emergency situations, a crucial function for any crew vehicle docked at the ISS.
The incident comes amid an already extended stay for Williams and Wilmore, whose return to Earth has been delayed due to technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft.
Originally scheduled for an 8-day mission, the astronauts have now been in space for over three weeks as Nasa and Boeing work to resolve helium leaks and thruster problems that have plagued the capsule.
Despite challenges, Nasa has maintained that the Starliner is capable of safely returning the astronauts to Earth if absolutely necessary. This recent shelter-in-place event further underscores the spacecraft's vital role in ensuring crew safety.
As space activities continue to increase, the management of orbital debris remains a critical concern for space agencies worldwide.
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(28-06-2024, 05:30 PM)Tee tiong hua Wrote: This event highlights the ongoing challenge of space debris and the importance of safety protocols in orbital operations. It also demonstrated the Starliner's capability to serve as a potential lifeboat in emergency situations, a crucial function for any crew vehicle docked at the ISS.
The incident comes amid an already extended stay for Williams and Wilmore, whose return to Earth has been delayed due to technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft.
Originally scheduled for an 8-day mission, the astronauts have now been in space for over three weeks as Nasa and Boeing work to resolve helium leaks and thruster problems that have plagued the capsule.
Despite challenges, Nasa has maintained that the Starliner is capable of safely returning the astronauts to Earth if absolutely necessary. This recent shelter-in-place event further underscores the spacecraft's vital role in ensuring crew safety.
As space activities continue to increase, the management of orbital debris remains a critical concern for space agencies worldwide.
https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/...2024-06-28
Mayday. Mayday in space: Sunita Williams ordered to shelter in Starliner as satellite breaks up, incident occurred. Nasa was informed of satellite break-up at an altitude near station.
Tense moment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were forced to take emergency shelter in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft and other return vehicles.
The emergency order was issued as space debris threatened the orbiting laboratory on Wednesday.
Incident occurred when Nasa was informed of a satellite break-up at an altitude near the station. As a standard precautionary measure, Mission Control instructed all crew members to seek shelter in their respective spacecraft. Williams and Wilmore, who have been aboard the ISS since June 5, took refuge in the Starliner capsule.
For approximately an hour, Mission Control closely monitored the path of the debris while the astronauts remained in their protective shelters. After determining that the immediate threat had passed, the crew was given the all-clear to exit their spacecraft and resume normal operations on the station.
Space Station -- The International Space Station. (Photo: Nasa)
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Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return to Kyiv.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainians who had been held prisoner for years were released from Russian captivity Friday with the mediation of the Vatican, Ukraine President Zelenskyy said.
Part of the group arrived overnight by helicopter at Kyiv International Airport, which has been closed since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. It was the first time in over two years the airport received passengers. The rest of the group arrived by bus.
Some of the released civilians had been captured before Russia’s invasion. It’s a rare occasion when people detained after 2014, when Russia illegally annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, were released.
Among the freed was Nariman Dzhelyal, deputy head of the Mejlis, a representative body of Crimean Tatars that was relocated to Kyiv after Russia seized the peninsula. He was taken from Crimea, where he lived despite the annexation, one year before the war.
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Tension rises' at border with Belarus, Minsk accuses Kyiv of deploying troops. Security forces of the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs at a training center in Minsk, Belarus.
Belarusian military claimed Ukraine is allegedly deploying its forces to the shared state border for potential "sabotage, terrorist acts," state-run news outlet Belta reported on June 29. The Kyiv Independent couldn't verify the claim, while Belarusian state-run news outlets have a long history of unsubstantiated claims.
"The situation on the Belarus-Ukraine border is characterized by growing tension," Colonel Vadim Lukashevich, a high-ranking Belarusian military official, told Belta. "They are attempting to drag our country into the war," he added.
Russian / Putin's forces launched all-out invasion of Ukraine from Belarus in early 2022, suffered a defeat near Kyiv & were forced to pull back. The Belarusian Defense announced earlier in June that it was beefing up security at border with Ukraine after a series of "alleged security incidents."
As Ukrainian Security & it Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation said in May Russia may opt to conduct a new psychological operation aimed at "stirring up mass panic" in Ukraine. The plan was to force Kyiv to believe that Belarusian troops would join Russia's war against Ukraine, according to the center.
"We expect a series of provocative statements by the top leadership of Russia and Belarus threatening Ukraine soon," the statement said.
Belarus has been no-1 key ally to Putin / Moscow be supporting Russian aggression on Ukraine but has not committed its own troops to fight directly for Russia's war, this is Putin war & not for Belarusian folks to fight, sais Belarus Defense announced earlier.. 
https://kyivindependent.com/tension-rise...ry-claims/
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