[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"According to preliminary information, Russian Lieutenant General Oleg Tsokov was eliminated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Berdiansk.

Last night, the Duna Hotel in Berdiansk, where the enemy's military leadership, including Lieutenant General Tsokov, lived, was attacked.

Local residents report that almost nothing remains of the hotel. Ambulances and heavy machinery are currently working at the scene to clear the rubble. The area is cordoned off. No one is allowed in."

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"Since August 2022 he commanded the 144th motorized rifle division of the 20th combined arms army of the Russian Federation. He received the rank of lieutenant general in 2023. In addition to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he took part in two Chechen wars and the war in Syria.

Russia hasn't confirmed this information."

#highprofile

Translation wasn't great on this but basically, a prominent commander of the Russian "OMON" policing group died trying to rescue people from the same event that killed Lt. General Tsokov when a second round of shelling happened.

"An interesting continuation of the story of the liquidation of the Deputy Committee of the Southern Military District, Lieutenant General Tsokov

Judging by the correspondence in the thematic North Caucasian groups, after some time, North Caucasian riot police arrived at the place of arrival of the ZKP of the Southern Military District in Berdyansk, who most likely began to pick out the general and his retinue from the rubble. And then came the second time. As a result, the deputy commander of the Ingush OMON, Captain Khasan Timurziev, and other cops who were with him closed his eyes."

[WhiskeyOutpost]

➡️ Russians busting out the WW2 weapons. In order: PPS, PPSh, American Thompson, SKS, SVT-40, RPD, Mosin Nagant 1891/30

[WonderMomma]

"G7 countries agree on a declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine

- assistance to Ukraine in defense and prevention of new aggression;
- arms supplies, defense industry support, training, intelligence and cybersecurity cooperation;
- assistance in increasing the stability of the economy and energy sector, providing technical and financial assistance;
- immediate consultations in the event of a new aggression to provide Ukraine with everything necessary for defense in the shortest possible time.
- support in bringing Russia to justice and economic and legal steps aimed at punishing Russia.
- сontinued support for Ukraine's democratic development.

Before the NATO summit in 2024, Ukraine must win and sign security guarantees. They will be in effect until Ukraine joins NATO."

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"According to Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Ukraine and the G7 leaders have reached powerful defense agreements, and the declaration itself is an important step towards a system of bilateral security agreements between Ukraine and individual guarantor countries.

"The key thesis of the Declaration is the confirmation of the fact that Ukraine's security is an integral part of the security of the Euro-Atlantic region. This thesis is reinforced by the reference to Ukraine's future membership in NATO," Yermak said."



"Peskov said that the Kremlin considers the provision of security guarantees for Ukraine from the G7 countries as an encroachment on Russia's security."



"Stoltenberg said that NATO had taken its strongest decision yet on Ukraine's membership path, with the full knowledge that Moscow would protest.

"We will never allow Moscow to decide who can and cannot be a member of the Alliance," the Secretary General added."



"British Defense Secretary Wallace urged Ukraine to express more gratitude to its partners for their military support instead of constantly demanding the unlocking of new types of weapons.

He spoke about his visit last June. "I told the Ukrainians last year when I drove 11 hours and got the list - I said I'm not Amazon," he added."


"Zelensky assured that Ukraine is very grateful to Britain and its people for their support.

"It seems to me that we have always been very grateful to the United Kingdom, always grateful to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of Defense, Mr. Wallace...

I just don't know what he means, how else we should thank him. Let him write to me. We can wake up in the morning and thank the minister personally," the president said."



NO MEDIA
"We summarize the preliminary results of military aid to Ukraine announced at the NATO summit in Vilnius. Here's who will be giving Ukraine what:

Britain - thousands of rounds of ammunition for Challenger 2 tanks, more than 70 CVRT combat vehicles, including FV103 Spartan, FV107 Scimitar, FV106 Samson tracked vehicles; repair of equipment and creation of a rehabilitation center.

Germany - two Patriot systems, 40 Marder infantry vehicles, 25 Leopard 1A5 tanks, five Bergepanzer 2 repair vehicles and 20 thousand pieces of artillery ammunition.

France - SCALP long-range missiles (analogous to Storm Shadow), according to media reports - 50 units.

Norway - two NASAMS air defense systems, namely two additional fire control centers, two launchers and spare parts, as well as one thousand Black Hornet reconnaissance drones.

Australia - 30 Bushmaster armored vehicles.

Canada - armored vehicles, but it is not yet known what kind.

Japan - a drone detection system.

A coalition of 11 countries has also been formed to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters. Training will begin in late summer."


VIDEO:
⏺"Peskov says that by providing security guarantees to Ukraine, the countries are "encroaching" on Russian security.

The largest threat to Russian security is actually the Kremlin regime which rules it now."

⏺""We will never exchange any status for any part of our territories. Even it's just one village with one grandpa there" - President Zelenskyy on possible frozen conflict in Ukraine."

[WonderMomma]

"The deputy commander of the joint group of Russian troops in Ukraine, Surovikin, was detained by counterintelligence in connection with Prigozhin's mutiny, but has not yet been charged, Russian media outlet Verstka reports, citing a source.

According to another source, Surovikin has been isolated and has not been in contact with his family for more than two weeks."



⏺"Russia has already built a replacement for the sunken cruiser Moskva.

A new missile carrier, the Cyclone, has joined the Russian Black Sea Fleet. It became the first warship built at the Kerch Shipyard in 25 years. The Cyclone is armed with Kalibr missiles, which it intends to use to bombard Ukraine. "

⏺"Rebellions of generals and "combat" within the Russian defense ministry continue.

Commander of the 58th Russian army major general Ivan Popov was resigned from his position as a result of his report to Gerasimov. In the report, Popov raised the issue of needing to rotate units who have stayed on the combat line for a long time and bore significant losses. Gerasimov blamed Popov of panicking and blaming the high command. After Popov said he was ready to report the problem to Putin personally, Gerasimov took him off his position.

The retired Popov didn't keep quiet and recorded an address that criticizes high command. "

[WonderMomma]

Original source but I can't bypass the paywall: https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-...utiny-35a696e4

Alternate source: https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/07/13...r-group-revolt


WSJ: Russian authorities detained 13 military officers and dismissed 15 after Wagner Group revolt

1:28 pm, July 13, 2023

At least 13 senior Russian military officers were detained for questioning after Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing knowledgeable sources.

According to the newspaper, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) began arresting people just hours after the mutiny began. It also reported that around 15 officers have been removed from service or fired.

One of the officers detained was reportedly General Sergey Surovikin, who previously served as the country’s top commander in Ukraine and has not been seen publicly since the day of the revolt. According to the Wall Street Journal’s sources, Surovikin is in state custody in Moscow. One source said that the general knew of Prigozhin’s mutiny plans but did not participate in them. The sources also said that Prigozhin has not been charged with any crimes and that he will likely be released as soon as Vladimir Putin decides how to respond to the rebellion.


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"The Netherlands have given Ukraine a mobile hospital. It will help save more lives of our Warriors - they will get treatment sooner. "

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"The deputy commander of the joint group of Russian troops in Ukraine, Surovikin, was detained by counterintelligence in connection with Prigozhin's mutiny, but has not yet been charged, Russian media outlet Verstka reports, citing a source.

According to another source, Surovikin has been isolated and has not been in contact with his family for more than two weeks."

WTF?

"Prigozhin's companies signed contracts worth a billion rubles - after the mutiny, Russian media found out.

After June 24, the companies associated with Yevgeny Prigozhin have signed at least 9 contracts worth more than a billion rubles [about $11 million], RTVI found out.

For example, the Prodfutservis company will feed schoolchildren from 2023 to 2025, they were granted 705 million rubles [almost $8 million]. The other suppliers were also Prigozhin-affiliated AVK LLC, Combinat Preschool Catering, a Preschool catering company, and Russotskapital LLC. Other Prigozhin-affiliated customers include Moscow hospitals and schools, as well as the Artek children's camp.

Previous contracts with Prigozhin's companies will not be terminated either."

[WonderMomma]

"We are returning home with a good result for our country, it is very important for our soldiers. Good weapon enhancement.

It is very important: for the first time since independence, we formed a security foundation for Ukraine on the way to NATO. These are specific security guarantees that are confirmed by the top 7 democracies of the world. Never before have we had such a secure base, and it is the level of the Big Seven. On this foundation, we will build a new, legally binding architecture of bilateral security treaties with the strongest.

It is very important: during these two days of the summit, we removed any doubts and ambiguities about whether Ukraine will be in NATO. It will be! For the first time, not only are all members of the Alliance in agreement with this, but also a significant majority in the Alliance is energetically approaching it. Never before have the words "you are equal among equals" for Ukraine from other NATO members sounded truly meaningful. Now everyone understands: this is a fact - equals among equals. And we will definitely confirm this fact with our victory and joining NATO.

Once upon a time, the hosts of Russia really wanted to have their barrier in front of NATO's door. We left this Russian ambition on the margins of European history – behind the fence of our unity in Europe and, more broadly, in the free world.

I am grateful to everyone who is currently working for unity in Vilnius!"

#zelenskyy

[Roosta]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

⏺"Russia has already built a replacement for the sunken cruiser Moskva.

A new missile carrier, the Cyclone, has joined the Russian Black Sea Fleet. It became the first warship built at the Kerch Shipyard in 25 years. The Cyclone is armed with Kalibr missiles, which it intends to use to bombard Ukraine. "
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Soon to be the latest artificial reef.

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

WTF?

"Prigozhin's companies signed contracts worth a billion rubles - after the mutiny, Russian media found out.

After June 24, the companies associated with Yevgeny Prigozhin have signed at least 9 contracts worth more than a billion rubles [about $11 million], RTVI found out.

For example, the Prodfutservis company will feed schoolchildren from 2023 to 2025, they were granted 705 million rubles [almost $8 million]. The other suppliers were also Prigozhin-affiliated AVK LLC, Combinat Preschool Catering, a Preschool catering company, and Russotskapital LLC. Other Prigozhin-affiliated customers include Moscow hospitals and schools, as well as the Artek children's camp.

Previous contracts with Prigozhin's companies will not be terminated either."

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Seems that he does hold a bit of "Sway" even after the revolt.

I expect more to come of this as he's definitely a snake in the grass.

[WonderMomma]

〰"Fighters of the 808th pontoon-bridge regiment train to force water obstacles at night."

〰This looks more like training to me so putting it in here.

"She had not been heard from for a long time. I thought it had been disbanded a long time ago.

Coordination Normandy Brigade in the structure of the International Legion of Forces TrO (not to be confused with GURivskyi). Consists of volunteer veterans from Canada, Great Britain, USA, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, South Africa and Poland.

They say they got a new contract and started preparing for the next deployment. The pre-selection should officially begin soon."

#foreignlegion

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"One of the camps for Russian prisoners of war somewhere in Ukraine.

It is correct that at the entrance hangs a large map of Ukraine within the recognized border. To see and not forget ."