Tuesday, October 24, 2023

'All the warehouses are empty' - Ukraine's PM declares deficit of ammunition in the world

"The deficit of ammunition is currently being felt not only in Ukraine but also worldwide. The
level of this shortage is "huge," as the warehouses are empty, says Prime Minister of
Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal.
"We have a huge deficit of ammunition not just in Ukraine but all over the world," he said." BNN

Russia drops unknown explosive device in the Black Sea

"Russia has intensified its tactical aviation in the Black Sea waters. Today, they used an
unknown explosive device...."
For several days we have not observed any approach to the sea lanes and the dropping of unknown explosive devices. Today, it intensified, and four unknown devices were dropped, evidently attempting to harm civilian navigation and discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine," stated Humeniuk." AP

Israel demands UN chief resign after ‘horrible’ Hamas attack comments

"Israel demanded the resignation of the UN secretary-general over “shocking” comments in
which he suggested that the Oct 7 attack was provoked by the “suffocating occupation” of the
Palestinian territories." MS

Ukraine's Siberian Battalion recruits Russians to help fight Moscow

"At a simple shooting range outside Kyiv, a group of 20 Russian citizens clad in Ukrainian
uniforms practiced firing assault rifles and machine guns.
Soon, they expect to be taking aim at the
Russian army.
Their commander, a
Ukrainian who introduced himself by the callsign Batya, said some of the recruits to Ukraine's newly-formed Siberian Battalion, the yellow and blue flag on their sleeves, were now ready for battle. The officer said most are from among the indigenous peoples of Siberia and recruits said they want to fight against what they said was Russian imperialism both inside Ukraine and in their homelands." MS

‘Most dangerous time the world has seen in decades’: Jamie Dimon just gave a stern warning to investors, says geopolitics could trigger a 'deep recession'

"JPMorgan Chase (JPM) head honcho Jamie Dimon issued a stark warning to investors as geopolitical tensions are reaching a boiling point around the world.

This may be the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades,” the CEO said. He warned the ongoing war in Ukraine and the latest war between Israel and Hamas could have “far-reaching impacts on energy and food markets, global trade, and geopolitical relationships.” CNBC

Russia Detected Sea Drones in Crimea

"Russia’s military said it had detected three Ukrainian seaborne drones off the coast of
annexed Crimea.....Around 4:00 a.m. Moscow time, technical surveillance systems detected three unmanned
Ukrainian Navy boats in the northern Black Sea....anti-mine and anti-diversion measures is being carried out in the outer roadstead of Sevastopol Bay." MT

KJP Blindsided When Asked Why Biden Isn’t ‘Preventing These Wars In The First Place’

"White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was left scrambling for an explanation after a
reporter asked why
Joe Biden wasn’t “doing a better job preventing these wars in the first place.” Karine began by assuring that the Biden administration’s goal “has always been a prosperous Middle East, a peaceful Middle East,” but claimed now it’s focused on reacting to the wars in Ukraine and Israel that have since broken out." IW

US base attacked in Syria

"Citing sources on the ground, the Lebanon-based news channel Al-Mayadeen reported that
explosions could be heard” at the Al-Omar oilfield in Deir ez-Zor province. There were also reports of drone strikes on Al-Shaddadi in Hasakah province and on At-Tanf, the heavily fortified
American base in the south of Syria. Up to 1,000 US troops are currently deployed in Syria, occupying key oil fields and Euphrates river crossings with the support of a Kurdish-led militia." RT