after being shot, Russian news agencies reported...Sources told Reuters last year that Russia had been lining up Tsaryov to head a puppet government in Kyiv after Moscow sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022." Reuters
Friday, October 27, 2023
Ukrainian pro-Russian politician Tsaryov in intensive care after being shot
"A pro-Russian politician and former Ukrainian lawmaker, Oleg Tsaryov, is in intensive care
after being shot, Russian news agencies reported...Sources told Reuters last year that Russia had been lining up Tsaryov to head a puppet government in Kyiv after Moscow sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022." Reuters
after being shot, Russian news agencies reported...Sources told Reuters last year that Russia had been lining up Tsaryov to head a puppet government in Kyiv after Moscow sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022." Reuters
French jets join NATO drills in Romania to bolster defence
"French fighter jets taxied alongside the Romanian Air Force after thundering through the sky
above the Fetesti air base, as NATO bolsters its military presence in member country Romania, bordering Ukraine. NATO has also intensified its joint drills along the defense bloc's wider eastern flank -- which encompasses eight member countries -- spanning from Estonia and Latvia bordering Russia in the east to Romania and Bulgaria on the Black Sea." MS
German plans to replace Patriot system given to Ukraine delayed
"Germany's purchase of Patriot air defence missile systems to replace those given to Ukraine
is taking longer than initially planned.....Negotiations with the . U.Smanufacturer (U.S. weapons maker Raytheon) on buying several systems are underway, with delivery expected to begin in 2025 and to be completed in 2027." AP
Israeli military conducts raid in Gaza for second night in a row
"The IDF sent a ‘limited’ number of troops and tanks into the Gaza Strip for a second raid.
Infantry, armored and engineering forces under the command of Gesh (36) and accompanied by IDF helicopters and helicopter gunships raided in the last day in the center of the Gaza Strip....There were no Israeli casualties during the raid." MichaelSavage.com
Ukrainian attack on Russian nuclear facility thwarted
"A Ukrainian attack involving multiple drones has been stopped in the Russian city of
Kurchatov, home to the Kursk nuclear power plant.....The news outlet SHOT claimed that the incident was more serious than according to official statements, reporting that the third drone “fell next to a nuclear waste storage and blew up.” The report said the blast caused minor damage to the infrastructure but didn’t hurt anyone." RT
Three Baltic pipe and cable incidents "are related", Estonia says
"The three incidents which resulted in damage to a gas pipeline and two telecom cables
between Estonia, Finland and Sweden "are related", Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said in a statement.
Finnish police have named the Chinese-owned and Hong-Kong-flagged container carrier NewNew Polar Bear as the prime suspect in damaging the Balticconnector Finland-Estonia gas pipeline early on Oct. 8.
A large anchor was found near the pipeline, and the investigators believe the pipe was broken as a ship dragged it along the sea bed." AP
Finnish police have named the Chinese-owned and Hong-Kong-flagged container carrier NewNew Polar Bear as the prime suspect in damaging the Balticconnector Finland-Estonia gas pipeline early on Oct. 8.
A large anchor was found near the pipeline, and the investigators believe the pipe was broken as a ship dragged it along the sea bed." AP
South Korean and US forces stage drills for reaction to possible 'Hamas-style' attack by North Korea
"South Korean and U.S. troops have been conducting live-fire exercises this week to hone
their ability to respond to potential “Hamas-style surprise artillery attacks” by North Korea." MS
Thursday, October 26, 2023
US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troop
"U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran's
Revolutionary Guard Corps..... precision strikes were carried out near Boukamal by two F-16 fighter jets, and they struck weapons and ammunition storage areas that were connected to the IRGC. " SanDiegoTribune
US Senate rejects bid to remove troops from Niger
"The U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected legislation that would have forced
President Joe Biden to withdraw U.S. troops from Niger, a West African nation where military officers seized power in July.
The measure was rejected by 86-11. Republican Senator Rand Paul, who sponsored the legislation, argued that the troops were improperly deployed without congressional approval and said Americans should not be at risk of getting caught in the crossfire of a conflict in Niger.
"With the Middle East on fire, what sense does it make to have over 1,000 troops in Niger? Does it make sense to station over 1,000 troops in a country ruled by a military junta?" Paul said in a Senate speech." Reuters
The measure was rejected by 86-11. Republican Senator Rand Paul, who sponsored the legislation, argued that the troops were improperly deployed without congressional approval and said Americans should not be at risk of getting caught in the crossfire of a conflict in Niger.
"With the Middle East on fire, what sense does it make to have over 1,000 troops in Niger? Does it make sense to station over 1,000 troops in a country ruled by a military junta?" Paul said in a Senate speech." Reuters
Four FSB agents car bombed in occupied Berdyansk
".....the attack was characterized as an “act of revenge”, and took place near the Jasmine Guest
House on Michurin Street, where the FSB agents were staying.
"A Russian war criminal who brutally tortured local Ukrainian citizens was among the occupiers eliminated in Berdyansk,” HUR reported. In response to the attack, Russian occupation authorities in the area requested the Russian military to extend curfews throughout the occupied territory — from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The attack also forced the remaining FSB agents to relocate to new premises, HUR added." MS
"A Russian war criminal who brutally tortured local Ukrainian citizens was among the occupiers eliminated in Berdyansk,” HUR reported. In response to the attack, Russian occupation authorities in the area requested the Russian military to extend curfews throughout the occupied territory — from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The attack also forced the remaining FSB agents to relocate to new premises, HUR added." MS
Slovakia says 'informed' EU it's halting military aid to Ukraine
"Slovakia's new populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Thursday that he "informed" the
European Union's executive of his decision to stop military aid to Ukraine, the first such Western reversal of backing for Kyiv." AP
Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with US bomber over South China Sea
"A Chinese fighter pilot nearly crashed into an American B-52 bomber over the South China
Sea during a nighttime intercept on Tuesday, according to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
The Chinese pilot "demonstrated poor airmanship" in his J-11 jet, flying within just 10 feet of the B-52 bomber "with uncontrolled excessive speed," putting both planes in danger of colliding." ABC
The Chinese pilot "demonstrated poor airmanship" in his J-11 jet, flying within just 10 feet of the B-52 bomber "with uncontrolled excessive speed," putting both planes in danger of colliding." ABC
Hamas Delegation Arrives In Moscow
"In a somewhat unexpected development, a delegation of Hamas leaders have arrived in 
Moscow for talks....The visit had not been previously announced by either side, and the Hamas delegation is being led by a senior member of the group, Moussa Abu Marzouk. Hamas is a designated terror organization in the US, European Union, and some other countries; but it has official relations with countries like Iran, Turkey, Syria, and now apparently Russia." ZH
Difficult fuel situation in Gaza tunnels
Ukraine's ATACMS 'Failure'
"U.S. supply of ATACMS to Ukraine is already a "failure" as Washington's support for Kyiv
falls short of its armed forces' tactical needs heading into the tough winter months, according to one account.
"Russia was given time to react," said O'Brien, ..."A failure," he added.
Ukraine debuted its newly provided long-range Army Tactical Missile System missiles, also known as ATACMS, in twin strikes on Russian airbases earlier this month. Ukraine targeted facilities in the southern Ukrainian city of Berdiansk, in Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine. Washington had been reluctant to pledge the systems, despite the United Kingdom and France providing their long-range, air-launched Storm Shadow and SCALP cruise missiles." Newsweek
"Russia was given time to react," said O'Brien, ..."A failure," he added.
Ukraine debuted its newly provided long-range Army Tactical Missile System missiles, also known as ATACMS, in twin strikes on Russian airbases earlier this month. Ukraine targeted facilities in the southern Ukrainian city of Berdiansk, in Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine. Washington had been reluctant to pledge the systems, despite the United Kingdom and France providing their long-range, air-launched Storm Shadow and SCALP cruise missiles." Newsweek
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