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Thursday, January 9, 2025
AFU shot down 46 enemy drones
111 clashes on frontline since day-start, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk, Kurakhove
"111 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian troops have occurred, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
In the Kharkiv sector, the Russian forces attempted four assaults on the Ukrainian defensive lines. Fighting continues near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched eight assaults on the Ukrainian positions near Holubivka, Zahryzove, and toward Petropavlivka. Six attacks are ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian forces carried out nine attacks near Nadiya, Kopanky, Novoyehorivka, Ivanivka, and Terny. Six clashes have concluded, while three are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, two failed enemy offensives were reported near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces launched airstrikes on Vasiukivka, Pryvillia, Markove, and Nykyforivka, dropping seven guided aerial bombs.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy concentrated its offensive efforts near Toretsk and Dyliivka, with five clashes reported and one still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector since the start of the day, the Russian forces have made 26 attempts to push the Ukrainian defenders out of their positions near Myroliubivka, Baranivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zelene, Zvirove, Novyi Trud, Kotlyne, and Nadiivka. The Ukrainian forces have repelled 21 attacks, while five clashes continue. Enemy losses are being clarified.
In the Kurakhove sector, intense fighting continues near Dachne, Kurakhove, Shevchenko, Petropavlivka, Slovianka, and Yasynove. Russians have launched 25 attacks today, of which 18 have been repelled.
In the Vremivka sector, the Russian troops launched ten assaults near Novosilka, Kostiantynopilske, Yantarne, and toward Kostiantynopil. Two clashes are ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy carried out an airstrike using unguided missiles on Kamianske.
In Russia’s Kursk region, the Ukrainian defenders have repelled a total of 16 attacks today, with six clashes still ongoing." Ukrin
In the Kharkiv sector, the Russian forces attempted four assaults on the Ukrainian defensive lines. Fighting continues near Vovchansk.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian forces carried out nine attacks near Nadiya, Kopanky, Novoyehorivka, Ivanivka, and Terny. Six clashes have concluded, while three are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, two failed enemy offensives were reported near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces launched airstrikes on Vasiukivka, Pryvillia, Markove, and Nykyforivka, dropping seven guided aerial bombs.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy concentrated its offensive efforts near Toretsk and Dyliivka, with five clashes reported and one still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector since the start of the day, the Russian forces have made 26 attempts to push the Ukrainian defenders out of their positions near Myroliubivka, Baranivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zelene, Zvirove, Novyi Trud, Kotlyne, and Nadiivka. The Ukrainian forces have repelled 21 attacks, while five clashes continue. Enemy losses are being clarified.
In the Kurakhove sector, intense fighting continues near Dachne, Kurakhove, Shevchenko, Petropavlivka, Slovianka, and Yasynove. Russians have launched 25 attacks today, of which 18 have been repelled.
In the Vremivka sector, the Russian troops launched ten assaults near Novosilka, Kostiantynopilske, Yantarne, and toward Kostiantynopil. Two clashes are ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy carried out an airstrike using unguided missiles on Kamianske.
In Russia’s Kursk region, the Ukrainian defenders have repelled a total of 16 attacks today, with six clashes still ongoing." Ukrin
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
As battles against Russia intensify, Ukraine’s manpower struggles worsen
"As Ukrainian forces fight in the western Russian region of Kursk, they are encountering a new enemy – elite North Korean servicemen.
On Sunday, Ukrainian infantry and armoued vehicles resumed an offensive in three directions in Kursk, trying to fence their toehold in the district centre of Sudzha that they had seized in August.
By Tuesday, they occupied at least three villages northeast of Sudzha – and inflicted losses on the North Koreans that fight in separate units under Russian command.
“We thinned their ranks – they have losses, although Kim didn’t just send ordinary servicemen,” a Ukrainian soldier told Al Jazeera, referring to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Russians keep advancing despite a reported lack of tanks and armored vehicles.
“They keep pushing. The only problem they have is their equipment, they can’t throw it around the way they did three or four months ago,” he said.
But the biggest problem his unit – as well as all of Ukraine’s armed forces – faces is a dire shortage of manpower.
Last week, Ukrainian troops retreated from the eastern town of Kurakhove, which Russian troops claimed control of on Monday.
Russians keep advancing despite a reported lack of tanks and armored vehicles.
“They keep pushing. The only problem they have is their equipment, they can’t throw it around the way they did three or four months ago,” he said.
But the biggest problem his unit – as well as all of Ukraine’s armed forces – faces is a dire shortage of manpower.
Last week, Ukrainian troops retreated from the eastern town of Kurakhove, which Russian troops claimed control of on Monday." AJ
On Sunday, Ukrainian infantry and armoued vehicles resumed an offensive in three directions in Kursk, trying to fence their toehold in the district centre of Sudzha that they had seized in August.
By Tuesday, they occupied at least three villages northeast of Sudzha – and inflicted losses on the North Koreans that fight in separate units under Russian command.
“We thinned their ranks – they have losses, although Kim didn’t just send ordinary servicemen,” a Ukrainian soldier told Al Jazeera, referring to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
“They keep pushing. The only problem they have is their equipment, they can’t throw it around the way they did three or four months ago,” he said.
But the biggest problem his unit – as well as all of Ukraine’s armed forces – faces is a dire shortage of manpower.
Last week, Ukrainian troops retreated from the eastern town of Kurakhove, which Russian troops claimed control of on Monday.
Russians keep advancing despite a reported lack of tanks and armored vehicles.
“They keep pushing. The only problem they have is their equipment, they can’t throw it around the way they did three or four months ago,” he said.
But the biggest problem his unit – as well as all of Ukraine’s armed forces – faces is a dire shortage of manpower.
Last week, Ukrainian troops retreated from the eastern town of Kurakhove, which Russian troops claimed control of on Monday." AJ
30,000 LA residents, celebs flee from Pacific Palisades fire as responders deploy bulldozer to push aside abandoned cars
"Roughly 30,000 Los Angeles residents — including celebrities — have been ordered to evacuate their homes as a wildfire engulfs the ritzy Pacific Palisades while another destructive blaze erupted hours later in nearby Altadena on Tuesday night.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after touching down in the Pacific Palisades area and meeting with first responders fighting the blaze that has so far torched more than 2,900 acres, according to CalFire.
“By no stretch of the imagination are we out of the woods,” Newsom warned as winds up to 100 mph are expected to increase overnight across the tony enclave — including regions that are “abnormally dry,” according to the US Drought Monitor.
Some residents even fled on foot after ditching their cars in the street — inadvertently creating obstacles for firefighters trying to battle the blaze.
“We looked across and the fire had jumped from one side of the road to the other side of the road,” Kelsey Trainor said.
While the Bravest brainstormed to find a way through the streets that had quickly turned into parking lots, a bulldozer was brought in to help push cars aside while “Police Academy” star Steve Guttenberg came in out of the blue to help drive abandoned vehicles off the road." NYP
“By no stretch of the imagination are we out of the woods,” Newsom warned as winds up to 100 mph are expected to increase overnight across the tony enclave — including regions that are “abnormally dry,” according to the US Drought Monitor.
Some residents even fled on foot after ditching their cars in the street — inadvertently creating obstacles for firefighters trying to battle the blaze.
“We looked across and the fire had jumped from one side of the road to the other side of the road,” Kelsey Trainor said.
While the Bravest brainstormed to find a way through the streets that had quickly turned into parking lots, a bulldozer was brought in to help push cars aside while “Police Academy” star Steve Guttenberg came in out of the blue to help drive abandoned vehicles off the road." NYP
Russia targeted by dozens of Ukrainian drones
"Air defenses destroyed 32 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight, the Defense
Ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday.
Saratov Region appeared to be the prime target, with 11 UAVs shot down, the ministry statement said.
Four drones were destroyed in the Kursk and Rostov Regions, three in the Belgorod and Bryansk Regions, two in Krasnodar Region, one in Volgograd Region and four more over the Sea of Azov." RT
Saratov Region appeared to be the prime target, with 11 UAVs shot down, the ministry statement said.
Four drones were destroyed in the Kursk and Rostov Regions, three in the Belgorod and Bryansk Regions, two in Krasnodar Region, one in Volgograd Region and four more over the Sea of Azov." RT
Ukrainian air defence downs 41 drones in 9 oblasts of Ukraine
drones on the night of 7-8 January. Air defence forces shot down 41 Russian drones." Pravada
Venezuela severs ties with Paraguay
"Venezuela has broken off diplomatic relations with Paraguay after its president, Santiago
Pena, publicly backed the opposition in Caracas and recognized exiled opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of last year’s presidential elections.
According to Venezuelan electoral authorities, President Nicolas Maduro defeated Gonzalez in the presidential ballot last July. However, the opposition – along with most Western countries – claimed the vote was rigged and has put pressure on Maduro to step down." RT
According to Venezuelan electoral authorities, President Nicolas Maduro defeated Gonzalez in the presidential ballot last July. However, the opposition – along with most Western countries – claimed the vote was rigged and has put pressure on Maduro to step down." RT
Three Ukrainians are among seven alleged mercenaries arrested in Venezuela, leader Maduro says
"Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro announced on state television on 7 January the arrest of
seven foreigners whom he accused of being "mercenaries", allegedly trying to prevent him from taking the presidential oath.
Maduro claimed that among those detained are two Americans, two Colombian "hitmen", and three "mercenaries from the war in Ukraine" who, according to him, were involved in planning "terrorist acts" ahead of his inauguration scheduled for 10 January." Pravada
Maduro claimed that among those detained are two Americans, two Colombian "hitmen", and three "mercenaries from the war in Ukraine" who, according to him, were involved in planning "terrorist acts" ahead of his inauguration scheduled for 10 January." Pravada
176 battles on frontline over past day, most attacks repelled in Pokrovsk, Kursk sectors
"176 combat clashes occurred between Ukraine's Defense Forces and the Russian troops on the frontline, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors of the front.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted to advance four times near Vovchansk and Tykhe but failed.
In the Kupiansk sector, there were three Russian attacks during the day. The Ukrainian forces repelled enemy assaults near Topoli, Holubivka, and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian troops launched 14 attacks, attempting to advance near Novoserhiivka, Nadiya, Pershotravneve, Cherneshchyna, Makiivka, Zarichne, Terny, and Ivanivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian troops repelled seven enemy attacks near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces attacked the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces seven times in the areas of Vasiukivka, Bondarne, Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, nine attacks were launched on Toretsk, some with air support.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders stopped 41 Russian assaults in the areas of Tarasivka, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Zelene, Novyi Trud, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Novovasylivka, and Nadiivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 25 enemy attacks near Sribne, Slovianka, Petropavlivka, Andriivka, Kurakhove, and Dachne.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy launched 21 assaults on th Ukrainian positions near Yantarne, Kostiantynopolske, Uspenivka, Kostiantynopil, Novosilka, and Pryvilne. Additionally, the Russian forces actively used attack and bomber aviation against settlements and Ukrainian positions.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Ukrainian forces successfully repelled two enemy assaults.
In the Orikhiv and Huliaipole sectors, the Russian army did not conduct active operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were spotted.
"The operation in Russia’s Kursk region continues, with 32 clashes recorded as well as 146 artillery strikes on settlements and positions of our troops, including six from MLRS," added the General Staff." Ukrin
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted to advance four times near Vovchansk and Tykhe but failed.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian troops launched 14 attacks, attempting to advance near Novoserhiivka, Nadiya, Pershotravneve, Cherneshchyna, Makiivka, Zarichne, Terny, and Ivanivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian troops repelled seven enemy attacks near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces attacked the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces seven times in the areas of Vasiukivka, Bondarne, Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, nine attacks were launched on Toretsk, some with air support.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders stopped 41 Russian assaults in the areas of Tarasivka, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Zelene, Novyi Trud, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Novovasylivka, and Nadiivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 25 enemy attacks near Sribne, Slovianka, Petropavlivka, Andriivka, Kurakhove, and Dachne.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy launched 21 assaults on th Ukrainian positions near Yantarne, Kostiantynopolske, Uspenivka, Kostiantynopil, Novosilka, and Pryvilne. Additionally, the Russian forces actively used attack and bomber aviation against settlements and Ukrainian positions.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Ukrainian forces successfully repelled two enemy assaults.
In the Orikhiv and Huliaipole sectors, the Russian army did not conduct active operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were spotted.
"The operation in Russia’s Kursk region continues, with 32 clashes recorded as well as 146 artillery strikes on settlements and positions of our troops, including six from MLRS," added the General Staff." Ukrin
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Three Ukrainian villages fall to Russian troops
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In Kharkiv Oblast, the Russian flag was raised in the village of Lozova." NV
Biden Releases 11 Terrorists From Guantanamo Bay on His Way Out the Door
"With each passing day, lame-duck President Joe Biden seems to debase himself and his
"legacy" even further as he takes juvenile measures to kneecap the incoming Trump administration and flip off the American public.
True to form, he pulled another fast one on Monday and engineered the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees—some of them former Bin Laden bodyguards and committed terrorists—to Oman to “re-settle” them.
Are you kidding? There are some people who simply cannot be "re-settled." If you worked for Osama bin Laden, you are one of them." RS
True to form, he pulled another fast one on Monday and engineered the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees—some of them former Bin Laden bodyguards and committed terrorists—to Oman to “re-settle” them.
Are you kidding? There are some people who simply cannot be "re-settled." If you worked for Osama bin Laden, you are one of them." RS
Ukraine should be ‘realistic’ – Macron
"Resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict will not be quick or easy and will require Kiev to face
the issue of territory, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned.
Speaking to an annual conference of ambassadors at the Elysee Palace on Monday, Macron addressed a number of global issues, including the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.
“The Ukrainians need to hold a realistic discussion on the territorial questions and only they can do that,” the French president said." RT
Speaking to an annual conference of ambassadors at the Elysee Palace on Monday, Macron addressed a number of global issues, including the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.
“The Ukrainians need to hold a realistic discussion on the territorial questions and only they can do that,” the French president said." RT
Earthquake strikes Tibet, killing dozens
mountainous area. The China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) said the epicenter was located at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles) in Tibet’s Dingri County, not far from the border with Nepal." RT
218 clashes in past 24 hours, most Russian attacks recorded in Kursk region
"A total of 218 combat engagements have occurred on the frontlines over the past 24 hours.
According to the General Staff, in the Kharkiv direction, Ukrainian troops repelled three attacks in the Vovchansk area.
In the Kupiansk direction, four attacks were reported in the past day. Defense forces repelled assaults near the settlements of Synkivka, Petropavlivka, Topoli, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked 13 times, trying to advance near Nadiia, Pershotravneve, Terny, Yampolivka, Zarichne, and Makiivka.
In the Siversk direction, the Russians twice attacked the positions of the Ukrainian defenders in the area of Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, five clashes were recorded in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and in the direction of Stupochky.
In the Toretsk direction, Russia went for eight attacks near Shcherbynivka and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian forces held back 41 assaults and offensive attempts by the Russians in the areas of Myroliubivka, Promin, Sukhyi Yar, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Ukrainka, Yasenove, Novoelyzavetivka, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zelene, Novyi Trud, and Pokrovsk.
In the Kurakhove direction, the Defense Forces repelled 26 attacks on their positions near Slovianka, Sribne, Andriivka, Petropavlivka, Kurakhove, and Dachne.
In the Vremivka direction, the enemy carried out 13 offensive actions in the areas of Konstantinopol, Yantarne, Dachne, and Kostiantynopolske.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy attack near Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovia direction, Russian troops twice unsuccessfully stormed Ukraine’s positions.
In the operational zone across Kursk region, the Ukrainian units repelled 94 Russian attacks over the past day. In addition, the enemy launched nine airstrikes involving glide bombs, and also shelled Ukraine’s positions and local settlements 372 times." Ukrin
According to the General Staff, in the Kharkiv direction, Ukrainian troops repelled three attacks in the Vovchansk area.
In the Kupiansk direction, four attacks were reported in the past day. Defense forces repelled assaults near the settlements of Synkivka, Petropavlivka, Topoli, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked 13 times, trying to advance near Nadiia, Pershotravneve, Terny, Yampolivka, Zarichne, and Makiivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, five clashes were recorded in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and in the direction of Stupochky.
In the Toretsk direction, Russia went for eight attacks near Shcherbynivka and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian forces held back 41 assaults and offensive attempts by the Russians in the areas of Myroliubivka, Promin, Sukhyi Yar, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Ukrainka, Yasenove, Novoelyzavetivka, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zelene, Novyi Trud, and Pokrovsk.
In the Kurakhove direction, the Defense Forces repelled 26 attacks on their positions near Slovianka, Sribne, Andriivka, Petropavlivka, Kurakhove, and Dachne.
In the Vremivka direction, the enemy carried out 13 offensive actions in the areas of Konstantinopol, Yantarne, Dachne, and Kostiantynopolske.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy attack near Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovia direction, Russian troops twice unsuccessfully stormed Ukraine’s positions.
In the operational zone across Kursk region, the Ukrainian units repelled 94 Russian attacks over the past day. In addition, the enemy launched nine airstrikes involving glide bombs, and also shelled Ukraine’s positions and local settlements 372 times." Ukrin
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation
"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he intends to
step down from the top job and as the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party once a new party leader is chosen
“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its new leader,” the 53-year-old leader told reporters at a news conference in Ottawa on Monday.
Canada’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 while a new Liberal Party leader is chosen, he also said." CNN
“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its new leader,” the 53-year-old leader told reporters at a news conference in Ottawa on Monday.
Canada’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 while a new Liberal Party leader is chosen, he also said." CNN
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