Sunday, November 5, 2023

More than 20 killed in Sudan after shell hits market


"More than 20 people were killed after shells hit a market in a suburb of the Sudanese capital Khartoum....It was the latest bloodshed in the fighting between the forces of army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)." MS

IDF reports it completely encircled city of Gaza and splits enclave in half

"Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have reported they completely encircled the city of Gaza and divided the coastal enclave in half. Israeli forces headed by a reconnaissance unit of the Holani brigade "reached the coastline and are holding it"." Pravada

otal of 82 combat engagements occur on front

"A total of 83 combat engagements have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian occupiers over the past day. In the area of responsibility of the Pivnich (North) Operational Strategic Group on the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, Russian forces are maintaining their military presence in the border areas, undertaking sabotage activities to prevent Ukrainian troops from being deployed to vulnerable areas, and increasing the density of minefields along the state border in Russia's Belgorod Oblast." Pravada

Tensions strike India and Canada once again as separatist leader warns of threat to Air India flights

"India and Canada are once again facing diplomatic tensions after a prominent separatist
leader warned Sikhs not to travel on Air
India flights later this month, citing potentially life-threatening consequences. The Canada-based Khalistani leader, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, released a video in which he repeated multiple threats of danger to those travelling by the Indian state carrier on November 19. “We are asking the Sikh people to not fly via Air India on November 19. There will be a global blockade. Do not travel by Air India or your life will be in danger,” he said, repeating the threats in a video circulating on social media. “It is my warning to the government of India,” said Mr Pannun, who was earlier rumored to have been killed in a car accident in the U.S. Mr Pannun, who is designated an independent terrorist by the Indian government, claimed New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport would be shut down on November 19, calling for its name to be changed." Reuters

Russia test-launches nuclear-capable missile from new submarine

"Russian military successfully test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to
carry
nuclear warheads from a new nuclear submarine. The missile is designed to carry up to six nuclear warheads. The Imperator Alexander III is one of the new Borei-class nuclear submarines that carry 16 Bulava missiles each and are intended to serve as the core naval component of the nation’s nuclear forces in the coming decades." AP

Zelenskyy insults Putin using profanity on air on NBC News

"Zelensky has said that Ukrainians
are not ready to give up their freedom to the "f---ing terrorist"
Vladimir Putin." Pravada

Russia hits Donetsk Oblast’s Avdiivka with missiles, artillery

"Russian troops launched a missile attack and "massive" artillery strike against Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast ......Russian troops also launched two airstrikes at a non-working infrastructure facility in the Illinivka territorial community." MS

Kamala Harris' Stepdaughter Helps Raise $8M For Gaza While Mom's Admin Pushing Billions For Israel

"Vice President Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, has begun publicly raising
money for
Gaza - promoting a fundraiser on her personal Instagram account "supporting urgent relief for Gaza’s children" which is now absent from her profile. The promotion asks her 315,000 Instagram followers to support the Palestinian cause, without mentioning that her stepmother's administration wants to send billions to Israel as part of a $100 billion package. "It’s of tremendous concern and I find it abhorrent," Rep. Jeff VanDrew (R-NJ), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee told the outlet. "To be honest with you, I am kind of stunned by it. It’s disturbing to the maximum degree."
VanDrew said it was almost certain that Hamas would be able to siphon any humanitarian cash that went to Gaza. Despite her father being Jewish, Ella's rep told The Forward in 2021 that "Ella is not Jewish." ZH

IDF strikes Lebanon after one wounded in anti-tank missile launch

"One person was wounded after an anti-tank missile fired from L
ebanon hit a vehicle near the Shushan military outpost in northern Israel. The IDF confirmed the rocket launch and responded with artillery fire toward 
Lebanon." JerusalemPost

Ukraine military says it hit Zalyv shipyard in Russian-annexed Crimea

"Ukraine’s armed forces said they hit marine and port infrastructure at a shipyard in the port
city of Kerch on the eastern coast of
Russian-occupied Crimea." AlJazeera

Major blow for Zelensky – Top commanders refuse to give orders to take action against Putin

"Ukrainian Military’s Reluctance in Battle Against Putin: Equipment Shortage and Morale Crisis Challenge Zelensky’s Leadership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces a daunting challenge as several of the nation’s senior military leaders are reportedly hesitant to confront Vladimir Putin’s forces. Beyond reluctance to move forward, a high-ranking military official underscored to the publication that many commanders would be unable to advance even if they wanted to, due to resource constraints. “They don’t have the men or the weapons. Where are the weapons? Where is the artillery? Where are the new recruits?” questioned the official." Zlive

Ukraine in Panic: White House Admits Aid Reduction

"The White House has candidly acknowledged the reduction of military aid packages to
Ukraine, citing the depletion of funds initially approved by the US Congress. The latest military aid package designated for Ukraine is valued at $425 million, with $125 million specifically allocated for weaponry and ammunition sourced from the Pentagon's stockpile.....there is a growing concern that Ukraine has been slipping from the global spotlight, notably in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
This shift in focus is unsettling for both the President of Ukraine and the Ukrainian populace, as they recognize that without robust US support, their ability to withstand Russian aggression becomes markedly more challenging." MS