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Ukraine Invasion: Part 52

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MagicFox · 10/10/2024 15:59

Welcome to 52. Slava Ukraini πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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A. The agreed purpose of the thread is for the sharing of information and commentary on current events

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blueshoes · 10/11/2024 13:29

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-9-2024

Key Takeaways:

  • Russian forces reportedly lost almost 200 tanks, over 650 armored vehicles, and suffered an estimated 80,000 casualties in taking roughly 1,500 square kilometers during a period of intensified Russian offensive operations in September and October 2024.
  • Russian forces will eventually make operationally significant gains if Ukrainian forces do not stop ongoing Russian offensive operations, but the Russian military cannot sustain such loss rates indefinitely, especially not for such limited gains.
  • Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on the Aleksin Chemical Plant in Tula Oblast on the night of November 8 to 9.
  • Russian authorities are reportedly considering merging Russia's three largest oil companies -- Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, and Lukoil, likely to help Russia reach more advantageous energy deals with non-Western states.
  • Russian authorities arrested a former Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) construction official for fraud on November 9.
  • The US Department of Defense (DOD) reportedly stated on November 8 that it will send a "small number" of US defense contractors to rear areas of Ukraine to repair US-provided weapons and equipment.
  • Ukrainian forces recently regained positions near Siversk and Pokrovsk, and Russian forces recently advanced near Kreminna, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated on November 9 that Ukrainian intelligence assesses that Russia will be able to produce 30 percent more artillery shells than all European Union (EU) countries combined in 2025 should the EU fail to implement additional measures, such as sanctions, against Russia's defense industrial base (DIB).
WinterMorn · 10/11/2024 20:15

From SKY…

Ukraine Invasion: Part 52
MissConductUS · 11/11/2024 09:43

Mike Pompeo has been ruled out as SecDef, and Nikki Haley won't have a spot in the new administration either:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-haley-pompeo-will-not-join-second-administration-2024-11-10/

This is widely seen as not wanting anyone in the administration who could credibly challenge VP elect Vance for the 2028 nomination. We'll have to see who they come up with as an alternative for the defense post.

I thought this was a fascinating look at the North Korean troops who have been sent to Russia, their motivations and training. Even the "special forces" spend most of their time doing agricultural and manufacturing labor.

DucklingSwimmingInstructress · 11/11/2024 11:46

@MissConductUS did you miss a link out from your last paragraph?

MissConductUS · 11/11/2024 11:52

DucklingSwimmingInstructress · 11/11/2024 11:46

@MissConductUS did you miss a link out from your last paragraph?

Apologies. The bloody MN link widget does this to me all of the time. He's the headline and plain link.

Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia - Nearly all would raise their hands to go, ex-military defectors explain, owing to regime loyalty, promise of higher status and a glimpse of the outside world

https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/north-korea-troops-russia-ukraine-war-7496e24b?st=PeGD2R&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

blueshoes · 11/11/2024 13:29

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-10-2024

Key Takeaways:

  • Ukrainian forces struck Russian ammunition warehouses in Bryansk Oblast during a large-scale Ukrainian drone strike against Russia on the night of November 9 and 10.
  • Ukrainian officials continue to report Russian executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs).
  • Russian forces recently advanced in the Pokrovsk direction.

Kinda brief update today from ISW. I feel we are watching and waiting.

MagicFox · 11/11/2024 15:15

Christopher Miller as SecDefence @MissConductUS ?

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MissConductUS · 11/11/2024 15:55

MagicFox · 11/11/2024 15:15

Christopher Miller as SecDefence @MissConductUS ?

I think he'd be a good choice, but I have no idea if he's currently on Trump's good list. Have you seen speculation that he's being considered.

MagicFox · 11/11/2024 15:58

I listened to The Bunker podcast this morning and I swear they said it would be him - I'm going to check the transcript

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MagicFox · 11/11/2024 16:01

Sorry, just mooted. Here's the relevant bit about the suspected line up:

β€œTrump's cabinet is subject to much speculation. This is going to be the cast of characters that we say over the next few years. What do we know about them so far?

Well, we know that his chief of staff is Susie Wiles, who's a veteran, I think, of the Reagan administration and very experienced, but obviously 100% behind Trump. We know that Tom Homan is going to be the homeland security guy, or the border czar, as it's sometimes called. He's an ex-cop.

He worked for Trump before in the previous Trump administration. And he also wrote a chapter for Project 2025, the somewhat worrying, to put it mildly, a manifesto for what America could look like after a Trump re-election, which, to be fair, the elected president has distanced himself from somewhat, but it's no doubt about the direction of travel. Tom Homan is super keen on deportations.

He says those have to happen. So he will be involved in setting up all the massive organization and infrastructure and recruitment and camps and things that will be required if, as we expect, Trump goes ahead and deports, as he hopes, at least a million people in[…]”

From The Bunker: Revengers Assemble – Start Your Week with Ros Taylor and Andrew Harrison, 11 Nov 2024
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bunker/id1496246490?i=1000676477018

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MagicFox · 11/11/2024 16:05

β€œ...America, back to the countries where they came from. There are various other people tipped for jobs.

We've got Robert F. Kennedy, the notorious vaccine skeptic, who might get a job in some sort of health capacity, if not Secretary for Health and an advisor. There are worries there that he will go hard on limiting access or discouraging access to vaccines.

He's also talked about taking fluoride out of the water because he thinks it's poison. There's Rick Scott, who's tipped for the leader of the Senate. We also have, of course, Elon Musk hanging around.

Not quite sure exactly what they might have in store for him. A couple of other people, Mike Davis for attorney general, Christopher Miller for defense secretary. Really, all you need to know about these people so far is that they are 100% behind the Trump agenda and planning to do exactly what he wants.”

From The Bunker: Revengers Assemble – Start Your Week with Ros Taylor and Andrew Harrison, 11 Nov 2024
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bunker/id1496246490?i=1000676477018
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Natsku · 11/11/2024 17:39

Sounds very worrying for the US, especially the health stuff.

Teachers in Russia are making tin foil hats to protect themselves from external NATO influence. The patriotic initiative "Helmet of the Fatherland" was meant to demonstrate readiness for protection against NATO satellites' radiation. Teachers completed the task and reported on their work with photos and videos.
It turned out that the absurd instruction was sent to the teachers by a Belarusian prankster.

Heh nice Grin

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 11/11/2024 18:11

Oops sorry it's Monday and I completely forgot the round up will do now in haste!

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 11/11/2024 18:32

Live:Ukraine

πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France will deliverer_ a new batch of missiles to Ukraineβ€”long-range SCALP missiles and missiles for the Mistral air defense system.*

Ukraine will receive around 10 SCALP missiles, which can strike targets within Russian territory. The Mistral missiles will aid in countering Russian aircraft.

❗️The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed a strike on ammunition depots in Russia’s Bryansk region.

Ukrainian forces targeted the depots of Russia’s 1060th logistics support center. There were at least 8 explosions, with signs of fire and detonating ammunition.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ British volunteer Callum Tindal-Draper, 22, died defending Ukraine against Russia on November 5

The former NHS worker from Cornwall was killed at an observation post.

"He fought till he could no longer hold them off," his mother said.

He'll be buried in Ukraine.

πŸ”Ή NYT: Russia has assembled 50,000 Russian and North Korean soldiers for an offensive in the Kursk region

Ukrainian officials toldld*_ the publication that the attack is expected in the coming days.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺOpposition protests against the election results continue in Georgia

Today, people gathered near the parliament building, blocking Freedom Square.

Activist Greta Thunberg also voiced support for the protesters in Tbilisi, calling for a rally tomorrow against the β€œwave of authoritarianism in the Caucasus.”

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ White House: Biden will work to convince Congress and Trump to continue supporting Ukraine.

Biden’s advisor, Jake Sullivan, confirmeded*_ that the administration, before the end of its term, aims to utilize all resources allocated by Congress for military support to Ukraine.

β€œPresident Biden will have the opportunity over the next 70 days to demonstrate to Congress and the new administration that the United States should not turn away from Ukraine, as doing so would lead to even greater instability in Europe,” he added.

At the same time, Sullivan declined to comment on whether there is a specific legislative proposal related to funding.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Donald Trump called Putin and urged him not to escalate in Ukraine, sources told The Washington Post.t.*_

The conversation took place on November 7. According to journalists, Trump advised Putin against intensifying the war in Ukraine and reminded him of the significant U.S. military presence in Europe.

Trump also β€œexpressed interest” in further talks with Putin to discuss β€œbringing the war in Ukraine to an end as soon as possible.”

🀯Russian propagandists Evgeny Popov and Olga Skabeeva started their latest TV program, showing photos of President-elect Donald Trump's wife Melania before she became the First Lady (Naked pictures)
The exact purpose of this act has not been specified.

πŸ”Έ French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer want to persuade Biden to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with long-range Storm Shadow missiles

If Ukraine receives permission now to use Storm Shadow missiles within Russian territory, it will be more difficult for Trump to reverse this decision later, reports The Telegraph.

β–ͺ️In September, media reported that the UK had already permitted Ukraine to use Storm Shadow long-range missiles on targets in Russia. However, The Telegraph now reports that the U.S. is blocking this authorization because the missiles contain American-made parts.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ύ Belarus has become a partner country of BRICS

The partner status allows Belarus to participate regularly in special sessions of BRICS summits and foreign ministers’ meetings. Partners may also be invited to other ministerial-level events, national security representatives’ meetings, and parliamentary forums.

Partner countries can also join in the final documents of BRICS.

β–ͺ️BRICS is an alliance of the largest developing countries by area and population, formed in 2006. The organization includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. BRICS positions itself as an alternative to institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, where, according to the bloc, Western countries hold dominant influence.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGerman Chancellor Scholz has reiterated his willingness to speak with Russian leader Putin.

In an interview on ARD, Scholz stated that he has β€œdecided to speak with Putin at the appropriate time.” When asked when that time would be, he replied, β€œsoon.”

However, he emphasized that he would not do this alone and intends to involve β€œnumerous contacts,” including representatives from Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Peskov noted that no preparations for such a conversation are underway, and Moscow has not received β€œany signals” regarding this.

⚠️ Russian military forces committed another war crime by shooting two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia’s Kursk region, according to Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner, Lubinets.

The Ombudsman added that he has sent letters to the UN and the ICRC regarding this crime.

❗️ Russian forces have damaged the dam of the Kurakhove Reservoir, reported the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.

The strike potentially poses a threat to residents of settlements along the Vovcha River in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, stated Vadym Filashkin.

The water level in the river within the Velyka Novosilka community has risen by 1.2 meters. No residential flooding has been reported so far.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Ukraine has signed agreements with Denmark for €535 million to purchase weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrainian manufacturers, funded by Danish financial support, will supply the Armed Forces with self-propelled artillery systems, strike drones, anti-tank weapons, and missile systems.

Funding sources include the governments of Denmark and Sweden, as well as interest from frozen Russian assets.

blueshoes · 11/11/2024 18:53

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 11/11/2024 18:11

Oops sorry it's Monday and I completely forgot the round up will do now in haste!

Ah ok, let me do Kyiv Independent Telegram 😬

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 11/11/2024 18:55

United24 Media:

πŸ”Ή President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed confusion over the inactivity of European air defense systems amid ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv, the Donetsk region, Sumy region, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia.

In his address, Zelenskyy emphasized that the provision of additional air defense capabilities is a priority and is raised in every discussion with international partners.

πŸ”Έ The courage shown by Ukrainians fighting against Russian aggression has inspired the son of the British Defense Minister, John Geely, to enlist in the British armed forces reserve. In an interview with The Telegraph, Geely shared that his son, Alex, who is in his late thirties, made the decision after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. During a lunch with his father the day after the invasion, Alex expressed that if he were Ukrainian, he would have joined the army immediately. Shortly after, he informed his parents of his desire to become a reservist and followed through on that decision.

Geely emphasized that the world is currently facing an β€œera of insecurity,” drawing parallels to the global conflicts of the past and noting that a nation’s military strength relies on the robustness of its industry and society. He acknowledged the personal weight of his position as defense secretary, understanding that in a conflict, it would be his responsibility to deploy British troops, potentially putting them in danger.

πŸ”Ή The New York Times reports that Russia has gathered a 50,000-strong force, which includes North Korean troops, in preparation for an offensive to reclaim areas in the Kursk region previously seized by Ukrainian forces. This new U.S. intelligence assessment indicates that despite ongoing operations in eastern Ukraine, Russia has managed to reinforce its military presence, positioning itself for a multi-front advancement.

While missile and artillery strikes have been used against Ukrainian positions, a large-scale offensive has not yet commenced. Ukrainian authorities expect that such an attack involving North Korean troops could happen imminently. Reports state that these North Korean forces are training alongside Russian units in the western part of Kursk.

This strategic buildup comes as President-elect Donald Trump readies to assume office, with his administration’s stated intention of ending the war. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has outlined a proposal that would allow Russia to retain captured Ukrainian territories, though Trump has offered limited specifics.

Concerns among American military and intelligence circles have risen, noting that Ukraine faces challenges, such as understaffing, that have contributed to Russia’s gains in Kursk and eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s surprise operation in Kursk earlier this year reportedly strained its forces, making them susceptible to renewed Russian offensives. Nonetheless, strong defensive positions remain, offering a degree of optimism.

The participation of North Korean troops is regarded as a significant escalation after over two years of conflict. The Pentagon’s deputy spokesperson, Sabrina Singh, confirmed expectations that these troops are prepared for combat. North Korean soldiers are reportedly organized into assault and support units for securing reclaimed territories.

Western analysts estimate significant potential casualties on both sides, noting Russia’s previous high casualty rates in eastern Ukraine, averaging more than 1,200 dead or wounded daily. If Russia’s offensive succeeds, some U.S. officials believe it could extend beyond Kursk, potentially aiming deeper into Ukrainian territory. However, there is uncertainty about North Korea’s willingness to commit its troops to prolonged operations beyond this counteroffensive.

πŸ”Ή White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has confirmed that President Joe Biden’s administration is determined to use all resources provided by Congress to continue military support for Ukraine before the end of Biden’s term. Sullivan emphasized that Biden plans to convince both Congress and the incoming administration, including President-elect Donald Trump, that sustained support for Ukraine is vital to avoid further instability in Europe.

Sullivan stated, β€œPresident Biden will have the opportunity during the next 70 days to prove to Congress and the new administration that the United States should not withdraw from Ukraine, that withdrawal from Ukraine means even greater instability in Europe.” However, he did not specify whether any particular legislative proposal for continued funding was currently in place.

πŸ”Έ The EU is close to completing the delivery of one million artillery shells to Ukraine, according to EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell.

Borrell stated that over 980,000 shells have already been sent, with the total expected to surpass one million soon. While the original plan aimed for completion by spring, the EU has since ramped up production and now promises to deliver more than 1.5 million rounds by the end of the year.

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 11/11/2024 18:59

Ah ok, let me do Kyiv Independent Telegram 😬

Thank you Blueshoes, should I be doing this as well as Live:Ukraine & United24 Media on a Monday? No problem doing it btw just need to add it to the list.

blueshoes · 11/11/2024 19:07

Kyiv Independent Telegram highlights

⚑️Russia launches record number of 145 drones at Ukraine overnight ( kyivindependent.com/russia-launches-record-overnight-drone-attack-on-ukraine/ ) of drones in overnight attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense downed 62 drones.

⚑️Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow ( https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-launches-largest-drone-attack-on-moscow/ ). Russian air defense shot down 70 Ukrainian drones, including 34 in Moscow Oblast, in Ukraine’s largest drone attack on the Russian capital, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Nov. 10.

⚑️UK Defense Chief: Russia lost 1,500 troops ( kyivindependent.com/uk-defense-chief-russia-lost-1-500-troops-every-single-in-october/ ) every single day in October. While the Kremlin does not announce the number of dead and injured, Western officials claim October was the heaviest month yet for Russian forces.

⚑️Tusk: No decisions for Ukraine without Ukrainians, despite Trump's plans ( kyivindependent.com/tusk-no-plans-for-ukraine-without-ukrainians-despite-trumps-proposals/ ).

⚑️Ukraine denies reports ( kyivindependent.com/ukraine-denies-reports-it-was-informed-in-advance-about-trump-putin-call/ ) it was informed in advance about Trump-Putin call. Subsequently, Ukraine could not have endorsed or opposed the call,"

⚑️ 'Pure fiction ( https://kyivindependent.com/pure-fiction-kremlin-denies-putin-and-trump-spoke-by-phone-after-election-victory/ )' β€” Kremlin denies Putin and Trump discussed Ukraine by phone after election victory.

⚑️Trump Jr mocks ( kyivindependent.com/trump-jr-mocks-zelensky-ukraine-in-meme-about-losing-allowance/ ) Zelensky, Ukraine in meme about losing 'allowance.' Trump Jr. reposted an Instagram clip featuring an image of Zelensky with the caption: "POV: You're 38 days from losing your allowance." [wtf]

⚑️Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 1, ( kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-kills-1-injures-at-least-9-including-children/ ) injures at least 20, including including two teenagers and a 4-year-old boy.

⚑️Russian drone strike in Mykolaiv kills 4, ( kyivindependent.com/russian-drone-strike-in-mykolaiv-kills-4-injures-1/ ) injures 1.

⚑️Missile threat issued for all Ukrainian regions. A nationwide missile alert is in effect for all Ukrainian regions after Russia launched MiG-31K jets, the Air Force announced the morning of Nov. 11.

⚑️Ukraine imposes emergency blackouts ( kyivindependent.com/ukraine-imposes-emergency-blackouts-across-country-due-to-threat-of-energy-sector-attacks/ ) across country due to threat of energy sector attacks. The blackouts began as the Air Force issued a nationwide aerial alert after Russia launched MiG-31K jets, which are capable of carrying Kinzhal ballistic missiles.

⚑️ Russia suffers deadliest day ( kyivindependent.com/russia-suffers-deadliest-day-since-start-of-full-scale-invasion-ukraines-military-says/ ) since start of full-scale invasion, Ukraine's military says. The total surpasses the previous record of 1,740 on May 13.

⚑️ UK, France to discuss how to persuade Biden ( kyivindependent.com/uk-france-to-discuss-how-to-persuade-biden-to-allow-ukraine-to-strike-deep-into-russia-telegraph-reports/ ) to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia, Telegraph reports. It's hoped President Joe Biden will give the approval sought by Kyiv for months as a step towards cementing his foreign policy legacy. [It is never too late]

⚑️ Russian missile hits high-rise building ( kyivindependent.com/russian-missile-hits-high-rise-building-in-kryvyi-rih-at-least-seven-injured-including-two-children/ ) in Kryvyi Rih, at least seven injured including two children, a 10-year-old girl, and a 11-year-old boy.

⚑️Ukraine holds off (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-holds-off-nearly-50-000-russian-troops-in-kursk-oblast-zelensky-says/) nearly 50,000 Russian troops in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says.

⚑️Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast expected 'any day,' ( kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-in-zaporizhzhia-oblast-expected-to-happen-any-day-military-says/ ) military says.

Ukraine Invasion: Part 52
blueshoes · 11/11/2024 19:10

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 11/11/2024 18:59

Ah ok, let me do Kyiv Independent Telegram 😬

Thank you Blueshoes, should I be doing this as well as Live:Ukraine & United24 Media on a Monday? No problem doing it btw just need to add it to the list.

@DesdamonasHandkerchief Thanks for offering 😁. Happy to do Kyiv Ind on Monday. Chances are, I will end up doing it after your updates, so just riding on your coat tails and sweeping up after you.

DrBlackbird · 11/11/2024 19:41

I can’t watch the news anymore. Those dreadful drones being used by the Russians. The new offensive as soon as Trump was elected. Nearly three years with hundreds of thousands of people dead and cities wasted because of Putin’s small man’s ego.

The poor Ukrainians who have fought so hard for so long and because this man… this unbelievable man-child who speaks in inane or idiotic sound bites… gets elected President of the only country that held out concrete hope for Ukraine, it’ll all be just one gigantic waste. Doesn’t seem either senate or congress holds much hope either now the party seems devoid of the old style intelligent party members who were able to work on cross partisan matters.

Trump absolutely could not give two shits about increased insecurity in Europe and he won’t be listening to his generals this time around. God only knows who he listens to. It feels hopeless.

MMBaranova · 12/11/2024 08:56

He listens to himself. Sometimes. But is hard of hearing.

heldinadream · 12/11/2024 11:04

Seems to me we are reaching peak male authority and stupidity. Welby now on the list of male authority figures crumbling into dust.
The whole lot of them should go. Fucking vile shambles they've made of the world.

DucklingSwimmingInstructress · 12/11/2024 11:32

what's Welby said, @heldinadream ? Like @DrBlackbird I can't bear to look at the news and apart from the Ukraine info I'm actively avoiding it.

DucklingSwimmingInstructress · 12/11/2024 11:42

Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights

⚑️Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast expected 'any day,' (kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-in-zaporizhzhia-oblast-expected-to-happen-any-day-military-says/) military says.
"(The assaults) could begin in the near future, we're not even talking about weeks, we're expecting it to happen any day," said Vladyslav Voloshyn, Ukrainian military's Southern Command spokesperson.

⚑️Trump picks Mike Waltz as national security adviser (kyivindependent.com/trump-picks-mike-waltz-as-national-security-adviser-amid-shifting-ukraine-policy-politico-reports/) amid shifting Ukraine policy, Politico reports.
Rep. Mike Waltz has reservations about continued extensive U.S. military aid to Ukraine, arguing that European countries should increase their support to ensure regional stability.

⚑️Trump nominates (kyivindependent.com/trump-nominates-new-us-ambassador-to-un-with-mixed-record-on-ukraine-aid/) Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, according to his statement on Nov. 10.
While she supported increased U.S. military assistance to Ukraine in the past, and even co-authored legislation to impose sanctions on Russia before the full-scale invasion against Ukraine started, she has opposed recent military aid packages.

⚑️ Marco Rubio (kyivindependent.com/marco-rubio-likely-to-be-trumps-secretary-of-state-reuters-reports/) likely to be Trump’s secretary of state, Reuters reports.

⚑️Russian forces damage (kyivindependent.com/russian-forces-damage-dam-of-kurakhove-reservoir-in-donetsk-oblast-ukraine-says/) Kurakhove Reservoir dam in Donetsk Oblast on Nov. 11, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.
"This attack potentially threatens residents of settlements on the Vovcha River, both in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts," Filashkin said.

⚑️Ukraine holds off (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-holds-off-nearly-50-000-russian-troops-in-kursk-oblast-zelensky-says/) nearly 50,000 Russian troops in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says.

⚑️British PM Starmer to press Biden to release $20 billion aid (kyivindependent.com/british-pm-starmer-to-press-biden-to-release-20-billion-aid-for-ukraine-before-trump-takes-office/) for Ukraine before Trump takes office, Telegraph reports.

Ukrainian officials warn Russian forces are warming up for another massive air strike, and have all planes and missiles in place. https://kyivindependent.com/russian-training-exercise-sparks-mass-air-strike-alert-across-ukraine/

⚑️North Korea ratifies defense treaty (kyivindependent.com/north-korea-ratifies-defense-treaty-with-russia/) with Russia.

⚑️Estonia announces (https://kyivindependent.com/estonia-announces-new-military-aid-package-for-ukraine/) new military aid package for Ukraine.

⚑️EU has delivered (kyivindependent.com/eu-has-delivered-over-980-000-shells-to-ukraine-out-of-pledged-one-million-borrell-says/) over 980,000 shells to Ukraine out of pledged one million, Borrell says.
He anticipates that total EU-supplied ammunition to Ukraine will exceed 1.5 million shells by the end of the year, thanks to both EU bilateral agreements and a Czech-led initiative.

⚑️UPDATED: Russian missile strike on high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih (kyivindependent.com/russian-missile-hits-high-rise-building-in-kryvyi-rih-at-least-seven-injured-including-two-children/) kills 1, injures at least 14.

[almost 2,000 Russian losses]

β€ͺRagnar Bjartur Gudmundsson πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦β€¬ β€ͺ- NOV 12, 2024 β– 
Another record casualties & continued massive equipment losses
β–  Most APV losses this year so far; MLRS, tank & artillery losses far above 7-day average
β–  Increased strikes on both sides, improved strike ratio

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