Ukraine's losses:
$60bn of US funding for Ukraine€50bn of EU funding for Ukraine
Posted on 12/17/2023 7:20:25 AM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com
“Look what the cat dragged in.”
And the point of your obvious troll is what?
Are you an American?
Ukraine's losses:
$60bn of US funding for Ukraine€50bn of EU funding for Ukraine
His 17-year-old former babysitter got drafted and is on the front lines in the Donbass, and he's not?
She's proof enough for me. 
“UGH. You could gag a maggot with your saccharine sweetness.”
Thank you for the back-handed compliment.
I am just a sinner saved by Grace.
Like I said before, even Satan himself can quote Scripture.
Those four are headed to their local Ukrainian Army induction center before they get dragged there.
The most recent refers to Philippians, and does so in cheery colors and a bright blue sky. Interestingly, one can read Philippians to read, and in many translations:
"Their mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven."Theology per a pretty Pinterest image....Philippians 3 -- New International Version NIV tranlsation
This time total victory! The Ukraine Army of women and children will be victorious. Any ten year old can drive an Abrams Tank, any woman can fly an F-16! The Russians have lost so many men they will retreat in fear before our rebuilt army. Victory by August! Send more billions or Hitler-Putin will invade Poland and Israel. Hitler-Putin must be stopped or all Europe will fall. Only American money can save the day!
You have recognized a ‘saccharine sweetness’ in me.
I tell you I am just a sinner saved by Grace: I share that Jesus is Lord and believe my heart God has raised him from the dead
This text explains all:
“Romans 10:8-10 “This is the word of faith we proclaim: If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart God has raised him from the dead, you will be SAVED. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
I would say further We will never be good enough. Surrender and fall upon and trust in the perfect merit of Christ. I’m so sinful. All I have is the blood of Christ and if Christ didn’t die for me then I have no hope.
Charles Spurgeon said it best:
“You will find all true theology summed up in these two short sentences: Salvation is all of the grace of God. Damnation is all of the will of man.”
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
VIDEO
Russia - Out! The Danube Commission Expelled an Aggressor State from the Organization
UATV English
405K subscribers
12-17-2023 2:30 p.m. EST
3:08 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ9BC9pPm_s
Russia has been excluded from the Danube Commission. The Danube Commission is an international organization established in 1948. Its goals are to coordinate navigation along the Danube, to ensure the safety and freedom of movement of ships, as well as to maintain environmental sustainability in the river basin. Our journalists will tell you about the reasons for the Commission’s decision and its consequences.
ARTICLE - Poland
Rak self-propelled mortars from Poland arrive in Ukraine
News Censor.NET Incidents
17.12.23 18:07
https://censor.net/en/n3462122
Rak self-propelled mortars from Poland, which Warsaw promised to hand over to Kyiv in March this year, have arrived in Ukraine.
This is reported by Bild.
“120 mm Rak mortars are mounted on an armoured wheeled platform. Warsaw promised to supply 24 such vehicles to Kyiv back in March. They can fire from a distance of up to 12 km,” the statement said.
As noted, these vehicles will help save the lives of Ukrainian mortar launchers, as they will be able to fire while protected by steel armor.
After firing, the self-propelled mortar can quickly leave the position and move to a safe distance. The vehicles that have arrived in Ukraine have already been fitted with anti-drone protection in the form of an iron mesh over the tower
VIDEO
Russian Su-34 Damaged in Drone Strike at Morozovsk Air Base
Suchomimus
245K subscriber
12-17-2023 2:15 p.m. EST
3:58 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcdswDx834Q
A drone attack at Morozovsk airbase in Rostov damaged a Russian Su-34 aircraft.
ARTICLE
DIU: Opponents of Kremlin regime attack in Belgorod region
News Censor.NET
17.12.23 19:23
https://censor.net/en/n3462128
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine confirms the fact of military clashes near Terebreno, Belgorod region of the Russian Federation.
This is reported by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine,
“As a result of the attack carried out by opponents of the Kremlin regime in the Belgorod region, a platoon stronghold of Russian troops was destroyed.
The unexpected attack on the positions of the army units of terrorist Russia caused a panic reaction among the personnel of the local garrison.
Thus, on the orders of the local commanders of Russian troops, chaotic artillery fire was opened on the surrounding villages,” the statement said.
VIDEO - Weekly Wrap-up
Ukraine’s successes at the front and in diplomacy
UATV English
405K subscribers
Dec 17, 2023 1:30 p.m. EST
23:09 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Jcl0HSPS4
By the end of this year, our allies send a strong signal of our unity to the aggressor. The unity of Ukraine, America, Europe, and the entire free world. The summit of the European Council decided to start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU.
This decision makes motivation for our people and especially for our soldiers. Ukrainians received a clear confirmation: the European Union recognizes the aspirations of the Ukrainian people and expects Ukraine to be part of it.
Ukrainians are not willing to give up or opt for peace at any price. 80% categorically oppose making territorial concessions to Russia.
The IOC’s decision to invite Russian and Belarussian competitors to the 2024 Olympics in Paris is a serious mistake. It will further encourage aggression against Ukraine and weaken our shared democratic principles.
SnowStorm | Sumy Front | A Complete Mess On The Combat Contact Line. Military Summary For 2023.12.17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmV5Gor97Ws
ARTICLE - Sitrep
Situation update of General Staff of UAF regarding Russian invasion as of 6 p.m., December 17, 2023
Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
17 December 2023 18:47
https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/operatyvna-informatsiia-heneralnoho-shtabu-zbroinykh-syl-ukrainy-stanom-na-1800-17122023-shchodo-rosiiskoho-vtorhnennia
Day 662 of the Russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine continues.
During the day of December 17, there were 54 combat engagements.
The enemy launched a total of 2 missile strikes, 25 air strikes and 25 MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the Russian terrorist attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. Private residential buildings as well as other civilian infrastructure were destroyed and damaged.
The operational situation in eastern and southern 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 its sabotage and reconnaissance activities, shelling Ukrainian settlements from the territory of Russia and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. More than 20 settlements came under enemy artillery and mortar fire, including Klyusy (Chernihiv oblast), Volfyne, Hrabovske, Zapsillya (Sumy oblast), Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Topoli (Kharkiv oblast).
KUPYANSK AXIS: the occupiers, with air support, made unsuccessful attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. Ukrainian defenders repelled 6 enemy attacks in the vicinity of Synkivka and east of Petropavlivka (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 10 settlements, including Dvorichna, Synkivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast).
LYMAN AXIS: Ukrainian defense forces repelled 8 attacks in the vicinity of Makiyivka (Luhansk oblast) and east of Terny (Donetsk oblast). The invaders launched an air strike in the area of Zvanivka (Donetsk oblast). The occupiers fired artillery and mortars at more than 10 settlements, including Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Torske, Serebryanka, Verkhniokamyanske, Spirne (Donetsk oblast).
BAKHMUT AXIS: Ukrainian defenders repelled 5 attacks near Bohdanivka, Klishchiyivka and Andriyivka (Donetsk oblast). Around 10 settlements, including Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Andriyivka (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
AVDIYIVKA AXIS: the enemy, with air support, made failed attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. Ukrainian defenders repelled 15 attacks in the area of Novobakhmutivka, Stepove, Avdiyivka, and 10 attacks south of Tonenke, Nevelske and Pervomaiske (Donetsk oblast). The adversary launched an air strike near Novobakhmutivka settlement (Donetsk oblast). The enemy fired artillery and mortars at more than 10 settlements, including Stepove, Lastochkyne, Avdiyivka, Pervomaiske (Donetsk oblast).
MARYINKA AXIS: Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold back the enemy in the vicinity of Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). The enemy, with air support, launched 4 failed attacks on positions of Ukrainian defenders in the area. The settlements of Krasnohorivka, Heorhiyivka, Maryinka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast) were under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.
SHAKHTARSKE AXIS: the adversary conducted no offensives. Around 10 settlements, including Urozhaine, Staromaiorske, Rivnopil (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
ZAPORIZHZHIA AXIS: Ukrainian defense forces repelled 3 enemy attacks west of Verbove and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Around 20 settlements, including Poltavka, Malynivka, Hulyaipole, Charivne, Mala Tokmachka, Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire.
KHERSON AXIS: the enemy fired artillery at the settlements of Daryivka, Antonivka, Kizomys (Kherson oblast), the cities of Kherson and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast). The adversary launched air strike in the vicinities of Krynky and Ol’hivka (Kherson oblast).
Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold their ground on the left bank of the Dnipro River (Kherson oblast) and inflict fire on the enemy.
During the day of December 17, Ukrainian Air Force launched 1 strike on a concentration of troops, weapons and military equipment, 2 strikes on air defense systems of the russian invaders. Also, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 7 Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs.
Ukrainian missile troops hit 4 concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, 1 artillery system, and 1 ammunition depot of the occupiers.
Support the Armed Forces of Ukraine! United we will be victorious!
VIDEO
Horrifying Moments! How Russia Lost Thousands of Troops During the Battle of Avdiivka
US Military News
749K subscribers
12-17-2023 1:45 p.m. EST
8:07 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWkrDzQXr8U
Today, we delve into the complex and evolving situation in eastern Ukraine. Strap in for a comprehensive look at the recent developments in the city of Avdiivka. According to their reports, Russia has suffered “thousands of casualties” in the recent intense fighting in Avdiivka.
Avdiivka, a small city in eastern Ukraine, has been a focal point in the ongoing conflict that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Over the past 21 months, this strategically important city has endured heavy damage, leading to a mass exodus of its residents.
ARTICLE
Russians down their own Su-25 fighter jet
KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 20:59
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/17/7433466/
Russian anti-aircraft forces shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet on 17 December.
SOURCE: Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, on Telegram
QUOTE: “I can say with certainty that it was not the Ukrainian air defence that downed the Russian Su-25 fighter jet! These were the clear and well-coordinated actions of the Russian anti-aircraft forces, and I’d like to say a big thank you to them on behalf of the entire Ukrainian people!..
Now the occupiers have one less Su-25. To be continued…”
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