Russia-Ukraine War 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 [Day by Day]

Monday, November 13, 2023

Putin Ally Threatens to Obliterate NATO Countries With Nuclear Weapons

"Vladimir Solovyov, a prominent Russian TV host and noted propagandist for Russian President Vladimir Putin, recently opined that Russia would deploy nuclear weapons "right away" in the event of escalating conflict with members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)." MS

Germany sounds the alarm: "Catastrophic situation" in stores

"German media are raising the alarm about stores running out of basic goods. Shelves are being emptied, and matters could potentially worsen before the holidays.
The reason for these shortages in stores is a supply workers' strike, organized by labor unions. With an agreement appearing to be far off, there is growing concern that the situation may worsen before the holidays. A manager of one Nahkauf store was transparent in his assertion that "the situation is catastrophic". He stated that one-quarter of the store's shelves are empty. The supply worker unions are demanding a pay raise of 13%." AP

Hamas leader 'back from the dead' to attack Israel

"Hamas leader 'back from the dead' to attack Israel: Spies believe kidnapping specialist who appeared to have died nearly a decade ago is alive and masterminding campaign of terror after hiding in tunnels beneath Gaza....Mohammed Sinwar was pronounced dead in 2014 by Hamas, which released an image of him lying on a bloodstained bed.

But in reality this was a stunt aimed at protecting him from Israeli assassination attempts and he was one of three to four figures behind the attacks on Israel which killed 1,400 people, it is claimed. " AP

Russian headquarters bombed in occupied Melitopol, Russian officers killed

"Defense Intelligence of Ukraine

(DIU) has reported that Russian officers have been killed in
the occupied city of Melitopol (Zaporizhzhia Oblast) in an explosion at their headquarters. The Russians set up their headquarters in the premises of the Nova Poshta delivery company’s office, located on Dmytro Dontsov Street." MS

Russian and US air strikes attack targets in Syria

"Russian air strikes have targeted Syrian rebels and the United States has bombed Iran-backed groups in Syria, with the Russian military criticizing Washington for failing to coordinate its operations. Russia’s Aerospace Forces hit “illegal armed groups” in Idlib that were responsible for an artillery attack on Syrian government positions...United States carried out two air strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Syria." MS

Poland deploys new tank battalion near border with Belarus

"Poland

has deployed a new tank battalion as part of the First Infantry Division in the village
of Czartajew near the Belarusian border." AP

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Israeli jets strike south Lebanon after Hezbollah attack

"Israel says its fighter jets have pounded Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after an incoming antitank missile wounded Israelis near the border. " MS

Australian Ports Hit By "Nationally Significant Cyber Incident" As Containers Pile Up

"Australian Federal Police are investigating a cybersecurity incident that has paralyzed

Australia's second-largest port operator, which manages container terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Fremantle.
DP World Australia is responsible for 40% of Australia's maritime freight and shuttered operations on Friday after a cybersecurity incident. Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil posted on X that the "cyber incident at DP World is serious and ongoing." Bloomberg

New Russian Missile "Rostekh" - Destroys Outdoor Targets,As Well As In Fortifications

"Russia has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in military technology with the

introduction of an innovative 80-millimeter caliber unguided aircraft missile, featuring a high-efficiency engine. Crafted under the expertise of A.N.
Ganichev's team at the Scientific and Production Company "Splav," this cutting-edge missile took the spotlight at a prestigious competition hosted by "Rostekh," the Russian state corporation dedicated to the advancement, manufacturing, and export of high-tech industrial products." AP

Ukrainian forces liberate Topoli in Kharkiv after 21 months of occupation

"Ukrainian armed forces have recaptured the village of Topoli in the Kharkiv Oblast .... A

video released by the Ministry of Interior shows a soldier raising the national flag in the village. According to the Steel Border unit, they are always ready to defend their country and eliminate enemies. Topoli, which had been occupied since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, is now liberated after almost 21 months." MS

Russia deploys former Wagner Group fighters to Skadovsk, Ukraine's south

"Former Wagner Group fighters have set up a military camp near the Russian-occupied port

city of Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine's south. UK Defense Intelligence believes that the Russian Federation has been trying to increase its control over the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) following an attempted mutiny by the PMC and the death of its leadership. The UK Ministry of Defense said major elements of the Wagner PMC have likely been assimilated into the Russian National Guard's (Rosgvardiya) command structure and resumed active recruitment as of the end of October 2023." FT

Russians Have Developed A New Super Drone "Izdeliye-53" That Attacks In Swarms

"Russian media outlets regarding the inaugural deployment of unconventional ordnance—the

kamikaze drone known as "Izdeliye-53." This remotely piloted unmanned aerial vehicle evolved from the well-established "Lancet" drone family.... several innovations in both design and operational capabilities, with the most noteworthy being the swarm attack mode." AP