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Update from Ukraine | The Ukrainian Landing Operation Expands | Ruzzia Losses it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVp3Wb9mwIU
Azov-Kharkiv expands to a battalion Jerome October 26, 2023 https://militaryland.net/news/azov-kharkiv-expands-to-a-battalion/ [NOTE: two summaries per week, released on Wednesday and Sunday]
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Update from Ukraine | The Ukrainian Landing Operation Expands | Ruzzia Losses it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVp3Wb9mwIU
Azov-Kharkiv expands to a battalion
Jerome
October 26, 2023
https://militaryland.net/news/azov-kharkiv-expands-to-a-battalion/
[NOTE: two summaries per week, released on Wednesday and Sunday]
*** Great interactive maps with viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use for each Front!
https://militaryland.net/maps/
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🔴 US LAUNCHES AIRSTRIKES, GAZA RAIDED! Breaking Ukraine/ Israel War News With The Enforcer (Day 610)
The Enforcer
10-26-2023 10:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSAr0xd-zRw
Today Israeli forces conducted their first incursion into the Gaza strip which was very successful, and will lead to more incursions before the main invasion. US forces have been attacked again today by Iranian backed groups in Syria and Iraq, with the US saying it will repsond “at a time of it’s choosing.” A Hamas delegaion has reached Moscow today for a meeting with Putin. Ukraine has counterattacked Russian forces at Avdiivka to slow their long term advance, inflicting casualties.
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Situation update of General Staff of UAF regarding russian invasion as of 6 p.m., October 26, 2023
Ministry of Defense of Ukraine,
26 October 2023 19:08
https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/operatyvna-informatsiia-heneralnoho-shtabu-zbroinykh-syl-ukrainy-stanom-na-1800-26102023-shchodo-rosiiskoho-vtorhnennia
Day 610 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine continues.
During the day of October 26, there were 45x combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 14x air strikes and 12x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the attacks injured and killed civilians. Private houses and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed and damaged.
The operational situation in east and south of Ukraine remains difficult.
VOLYN and POLISSYA AXIS: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group. Certain units of the armed forces of belarus continue their missions in the areas bordering Ukraine.
SIVERSHCHYNA and SLOBOZHANSHCHYNA AXIS: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy continues to shell Ukrainian settlements from the territory of russia, continues to conduct sabotage and reconnaissance activities and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. The settlements of Nova Huta, Volfyne and Pozhnya (Sumy oblast) suffered artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.
KUPYANSK AXIS: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Synkivka, and Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at the settlements of Dvorichna, Synkivka, Kyslivka, Berestove, Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast).
LYMAN AXIS: the invaders did not conduct any offensive (assault) actions and continue to regroup their troops. The occupiers fired artillery and mortars at the settlements of Nevske, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), and Siversk, Spirne (Donetsk oblast).
BAKHMUT AXIS: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 4x adversary attacks in the vicinities of Bohdanivka and Khromove (Donetsk oblast). The enemy also tried to regain the lost ground near Klishchiivka and Andriivka, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 7x attacks. Around 15x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, Predtechyne, Bila Hora (Donetsk oblast).
AVDIIYKA AXIS: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Avdiivka, Stepove, Tonenke, Sjeverne (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 14x enemy attacks in the area. The invaders fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Ocheretyne, Novobakhmutivka, Berdychi, Tonenke, Opytne (Donetsk oblast).
MARYINKA AXIS: the enemy conducted assault operations with air support in the vicinities of Maryinka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast), to no success. The Ukrainian defense forces repelled 13x enemy attacks in the area. Around 10x settlements in Donetsk oblast, including Oleksandropil, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Maryinka, Pobjeda, were under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.
SHAKHTARSKE AXIS: the enemy maintains its military presence and regroups its forces. Also, the adversary launched an air strike near Staromaiorske (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements, including Vodyane, Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Blahodatne, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
ZAPORIZHZHIA AXIS: the enemy did not conduct any offensive (assault) actions and continues to regroup its troops. More than 20x settlements, including Levadne, Malynivka, Hulyaipole, Novoselivka, Orikhiv, Pyatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under enemy artillery and mortar fire.
KHERSON AXIS: the occupiers launched air strikes in the vicinities of Odradokamyanka, Mykolaivka, Olhivka, Tyahynka, Ivanivka (Kherson oblast). The settlements of Lvove, Tyahynka, Mykilske (Kherson oblast) came under enemy artillery and mortar fire.
At the same time, the Ukrainian defense forces continue offensive operations in the Melitopol axis, offensive (assault) operations in the Bakhmut axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, and exhausting the enemy along the entire front line.
During the day of October 26, Ukrainian Air Force launched 1x air strike on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, and 1x air strike on an air defense system of the russian invaders.
The missile troops hit 1x concentration of troops, weapons and military equipment and 1x artillery systems of the occupiers.
Support the Armed Forces of Ukraine! United we will be victorious!
Glory to Ukraine!
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Ukraine Blunts Russia’s Offensive?
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10-26-2023 7:30 a.m. EDT
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We are expanding our capabilities and seeing the end of the war with a Ukrainian victory more clearly – address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Address of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Official website
26 October 2023 - 21:33
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/naroshuyemo-nashi-mozhlivosti-ta-chitkishe-bachimo-zavershen-86617
I wish you good health, dear Ukrainians!
Today, there is a decision regarding two new defense support packages – from America and Denmark.
The American package includes, among other things, missiles for air defense, missiles for HIMARS, ammunition, including 155mm... The total amount of this American package is $150 million. I thank President Biden, his team, the U.S. Congress, and all Americans who value freedom. It is very important that the enemies of freedom do not have the illusion that the defense of freedom cannot withstand a defensive marathon.
The substantial Danish package is over $500 million. This includes additional armored vehicles for our soldiers – tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, drones, artillery ammunition. Thank you, Denmark! This is what truly helps us protect the lives of our people on the front lines.
Today, I spoke with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark. Very substantive, regarding the further development of our defense cooperation, the preservation of unity in Europe among all our partners, and our Peace Formula. I am grateful to Denmark for their readiness to really advance the implementation of the Peace Formula.
We are continuing to prepare for the Peace Formula meeting in Malta and are adding more participants.
I participated in the European Council meeting, attended by the leaders of EU countries, President of the European Council Charles Michel, as well as President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola. The European Union is preparing several steps that we are expecting. This includes new sanctions against Russia and new steps in support of Ukraine. We are particularly anticipating the EU’s political decision to open negotiations on our country’s membership, and from our side, we are doing everything to be prepared.
Today, I signed one of the most important laws on the path to starting the negotiations – the law on PEPs, politically exposed persons. This law strengthens the financial monitoring of the lives of key state officials and members of parliament. Its adoption is a clear signal of how seriously Ukraine takes the task of joining the European Union and making the work of its public institutions truly transparent.
And, of course, the front.
Today, I chaired a meeting of the Military Cabinet. A special format of working with commanders, intelligence leaders, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Minister of Defense. Reports from every front – our generals Syrsky, Tarnavsky, Hnatov, Moskaliov, Sodol. Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny. Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Budanov and Chief of External Intelligence Lytvynenko. Our strategic tasks. Supplies for our soldiers – ammunition, equipment. The Ukrainian defense industry. We are expanding our capabilities and seeing the end of the war with a Ukrainian victory more clearly.
Of course, we all must realize that the enemy is not simple and won’t become simpler. But Ukraine must become – and will become – stronger. So that we permanently record in history that the Russian empire will never come to Ukrainian land again.
Glory to all our soldiers! Guys, I thank you for every destroyed Russian position! Glory to our entire nation!
Glory to Ukraine!
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New GOP House Speaker Says Ukraine and Israel Funding Must Be Split.
Oh my. My, my, my.
Cut off American Tax Dollar Funds For Corrupt Ukraine.
Let Europe give their Weapons and Treasure.
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Russia Lost 800 Soldiers Today! | Ukrainian War Update
Artur Rehi
665K subscribers
Oct 26, 2023 11:45 a.m. EDT
17:29 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaQvWrxM4Po
I hope Johnson doesn’t cut aid to Ukraine
I don’t think he will
ARTICLE
Yulia Sokolovska discusses further cooperation in developing social sphere with the head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine
26 October 2023 - 20:22
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/yuliya-sokolovska-obgovorila-z-golovoyu-ofisu-radi-yevropi-v-86613
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Yulia Sokolovska held a meeting with Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine Maciej Janczak and his team.
Yulia Sokolovska expressed words of gratitude to Maciej Janczak for their cooperation and congratulated him on his appointment as Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine in September of this year.
The Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine highlighted the success of their joint efforts, particularly in creating a barrier-free environment in Ukraine, initiated by First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska as part of the “Without Barriers” project. Thanks to fruitful work, including the involvement of Advisor, Presidential Commissioner for Barrier-Free Environment Tetiana Lomakina, the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine by 2030 was developed and adopted.
Due to the full-scale war with Russia in our country, the number of people with disabilities is increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to support their self-realization, career development, their involvement in social and public life, and remove possible obstacles along this path. In particular, based on Polish experience, a bill has been developed, “On Amending Certain Laws of Ukraine to Ensure the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Work,” which will be a significant step towards accessibility in Ukraine.
Work is also ongoing to develop the Social Code of Ukraine, which will change the current social security system in accordance with Ukraine’s obligations to implement the Revised European Social Charter.
On his part, Maciej Janczak outlined future plans for further support to Ukraine, including assistance in its recovery and development.
Soon your gyrating, leather-panted, homo idol is going to lose his source of income.
Maybe you could get him a job posting globalist propaganda on Conservative sites like FR.
Who knows???
Politicians are basically just politicians. It is all dependent on if he listens to Pentagon or politicians playing political war games, i.e. Viet Nam war... my dad hated D.C. politicians back then
“Maybe you could get him a job posting globalist propaganda on Conservative sites like FR.”
Not interested in receiving payment for patriotism. Although , I also wouldn’t want to take away your employment! LOL
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RUSSIAN TROOP LOSSES ARE NEAR AN ALL-TIME HIGH IN THE WAR IN UKRAINE || 2023
Warthog Defense
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Oct 26, 2023 1:45 p.m. EDT
8:33 Minutes
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UKRANIAN COUNTER - OFFENSIVE, WHEN AND WHERE?
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Russia needs to see that its ambitions as an invader will endure less than our ability to defend our freedom: address of the President of Ukraine to the participants of the meeting of the European Council at the level of the leaders of the EU states
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Official website
Address of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
26 October 2023 - 20:01
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/rosiya-maye-bachiti-sho-yiyi-ambiciyi-zagarbnika-vitrimayut-86609
Charles, Mr. President!
Dear colleagues!
I am pleased to see you all.
And just before our meeting, I have signed a very important law relating to the European integration – the law on politically exposed persons. This is one of the key laws adopted to fulfill the recommendations of the European Commission to open negotiations on Ukraine’s membership in the EU. The law significantly strengthens the financial monitoring of public figures. And in any country, it is not easy for the political class to make such decisions. But now is the time when simple decisions cannot suffice…
Because this is the time when each of our decisions determines whether we become stronger in protecting our lives. And this applies not only to Ukraine.
In Ukraine, it is now very clear what is at stake. Life. Life is at stake – as we all value it… We all. We all do in Europe.
There are different ideological approaches among us. Some are more liberal, some are more conservative. Some are more active in international affairs, and some perceive their role differently. This is Europe. A continent of different but equal people.
And most importantly, equal in their perception of the basis of life, namely, that Europe is not a place for despising any nation and trying to erase any nation. It is not a place to bring up children in hatred so that they grow up to be murderers. We remember Europe’s past... A past in which millions of human lives were destroyed precisely because there was a lack of unity. The kind of unity that exists now. It was the past when someone alone decided and, unfortunately, had the power to decide whether a nation had the right to exist. It is our historical responsibility to prevent the past from ever returning.
We must remember that Russia is not fighting now to stay in our Mariupol or Crimea, but to be able to come to Tartu or Gdansk if the Kremlin wants it. Many of you lived through this past. Russia is trying to change the borders of Ukraine not only to seize one or another of our regions, but also to change any borders that they do not like. And you saw this in the past. Russia’s attempts to prevent Ukraine’s accession to the EU or NATO are not just about our country, they are about much more, about being able to take away from the EU or NATO any nation that is already there, without even asking the will of that nation, but deciding everything for them. This is what the Kremlin is used to.
This war is about deciding what Europe should be like. And it is up to us to decide, not the Kremlin.
Dear colleagues!
Ukraine is doing everything possible to end this war as soon as possible with our people, with our victory – in defense and in building institutions, in international affairs and in putting pressure on the aggressor… And I thank each of you who helps us fight.
I thank you for each of the defense packages provided to our soldiers – for weapons and equipment, for shells, for air defense… Yesterday, be the way, our soldiers shot down Russian combat drones that were moving towards the Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant… Again and again we see what we are dealing with – the evil that can attack even nuclear power plants… Air defense is for life.
Thank you, thank you all who understand this and help Ukraine with the respective systems and missiles. Sustainable arms supplies for Ukraine mean sustainable security for the whole Europe – for each of our neighbors.
And I am especially grateful for the new page in our defense cooperation – for the development of the military industry in Ukraine and together with Ukraine. Many European defense companies have joined us. And I invite all European defense companies to come to Ukraine and take our experience to multiply it. This is exactly the kind of cooperation that will make all of us stronger for generations.
I am grateful for the sanctions pressure on Russia – each of the sanctions packages adopted is really needed. The key now is to ensure that all sanctions work to the fullest and that Russia cannot circumvent them... We see that this has become one of the Kremlin’s top priorities – to manipulate sanctions and to neutralize them.
So, we should intensify our joint work against this – against all intermediaries that help Russia circumvent sanctions, particularly in Europe and other regions of the world. A new, twelfth package of EU sanctions is being discussed. We have to take into account the experience of all previous packages, and the power of the new EU sanctions step should be greater than the previous ones. Attention should also be paid to the applied “price cap” on Russian oil – it is obvious that it is not working as effectively as it was expected when it was introduced. It is necessary to reduce the “price cap” and strengthen the mechanisms for its enforcement. And I urge you to work on this together with our partners, with all of us and with our G7 and G20 partners.
And I want to thank Belgium and other nations and leaders who are working to make Russia feel that cost of its brutal attacks. All the assets of the terrorist state and its associates in all available jurisdictions must be frozen and used to compensate for the damage caused by Russian terror. It is fair that the funds accumulated by the Russian regime for the sake of war should be used for peace. And it is an affirmation of the power of law – to use such funds in the interests of the victims of Russia’s violation of international law.
And I am grateful for a very effective support instrument long-term programs, including budget support. Among the EU countries, we already have decisions on such programs from Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Lithuania and the European Commission. And, of course, outside of the EU, I thank Norway, Japan, and Switzerland for their long-term steps. A long-term step is also being considered in the United States...
And in confrontations such as the one unleashed by Russia, the winner is the one who provides a long-term strategy. Russia needs to see that its ambitions as an invader will endure less than our ability to defend our freedom. That is why every approved program of such long-term support for Ukraine is a clear signal to Russia that its aggression is in vain, and that no matter how many resources Putin spends in the war, he will not win. The Russian elite needs to see and feel this, so that it will be more difficult for the Russian dictator to maintain his position. So, it is worth expanding this experience of ours – long-term support programs.
Each of these decisions is not easy. But each of them is a defense of freedom and our Europe. A secure Europe.
And one more thing. I thank everyone who is making every effort to preserve unity. Unity with Ukraine. Unity within the European Union. Transatlantic unity.
I would like to emphasize unity with regard to the situation in the Middle East, Charles said about it. And we must do everything to prevent an even larger international fire from breaking out in the Middle East. The enemies of freedom are very interested in bringing the free world to the second front… We must clearly see this scenario and counter it – together, of course. I thank all the leaders whose active diplomacy is already working to promote security. The sooner security prevails in the Middle East, the sooner we will restore security here – in Europe.
The clear proof of unity is the participation of the representatives of all your countries in the third meeting of NSAs coming Saturday in Malta together with representatives of all continents, both Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia. They will discuss the Ukraine’s Peace Formula, the effective instrument of bringing civility to Europe.
The key geopolitical manifestation of unity for Europe – unity on the issue of EU enlargement – should also be viewed from the perspective of security. It is clear that each nation’s path to the EU is a work based on merit and institutional development. Ukraine is doing this work. And I think, it is doing it well. Even despite the full-scale war, we are not asking for exceptions to the general rules. Ukraine has practically implemented 7 recommendations of the European Commission – both the simpler solutions and the solutions that were difficult for politicians. And we are counting on your unity in response – the decision to start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
This decision will be one of the strongest in that decade, and in many ways, it will determine the entire future path of the European Union. Either all of our Europe, together with Ukraine, together with Moldova, and in the future, together with Georgia and Belarus, – will win, or… The past will win.
I am sure you are all on the side of modern Europe. We must win.
Thank you very much for your attention!
May the EU be strong!
Слава Україні!
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BUTUSOV, HE CAUGHT UP WITH ME
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The authors of the video are journalists Vladimir Zolkin and Dmitry Karpenko. They have been engaged in professional journalistic activities for more than 4 years and have a valid journalist’s certificate. ☝️ The purpose of these videos is to document events during the military conflict between Ukraine and Russia. For academic purposes, to conduct voluntary interviews with captive Russian servicemen and to reveal briefly the story of their lives.
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