[WonderMomma]

NO MEDIA:
"The US has expanded sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The new list includes 24 people and dozens of companies.

Among them:

▫️81st, 72nd and 71st Armored Repair Plants;
▫️Rosavtodor;
▫️AvtoVAZ;
▫️"Moskvich";
▫️Saturn (builds engines);
▫️Ulyanovsk Cartridge Plant.

Also on the list are Arktec, a Slovenian company specializing in electronics, and 5 companies from Turkey that helped Russia import drone components, electronics, and sensors."

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There are mixed reports today of Ukrainian forces liberating Andriivka in the Bakhmut region. Some sources are stating it's not been liberated yet and that there is heavy fighting occuring there.



From a Russian soldier:




VIDEO:
"Elon Musk responds with silence after being asked if his ignorance and ego cost Ukrainian lives"

It was reported that Musk switched off Ukrainian starlinks to prevent it from attacking locations in Crimea.

[WonderMomma]

"The International Criminal Court field office has opened in Kyiv - Ukrainian prosecutor-general.

"Its work will help strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and the International Criminal Court. It will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the response to the crimes that Russia continues to commit against Ukraine and Ukrainians on a daily basis," the Ukrainian prosecutor-general said.

The office has become the largest field presence of the ICC outside The Hague."

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

There are mixed reports today of Ukrainian forces liberating Andriivka in the Bakhmut region. Some sources are stating it's not been liberated yet and that there is heavy fighting occuring there.

NO MEDIA:
"The defenders of the third assault brigade reported that the Russian garrison in Andriivka was surrounded and smashed to pieces, and the capture and holding of the settlement will be the key to a breakthrough on the right flank of Bakhmut."

Photo: overhead shot of what Andriivka looks like today.




Source: https://apnews.com/article/finland-r...9063c3204df955

Finland joins Baltic neighbors in banning Russian-registered cars from entering their territory
Updated 7:49 AM EDT, September 15, 2023


COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland on Friday joined the three Baltic countries in banning vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory, a joint move in line with a recent interpretation of the European Union’s sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine.

The Nordic EU member’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said the ban would stop private cars from entering Finland as of Friday midnight, Finnish broadcaster YLE said.

Earlier this week, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania imposed the measure. Estonia said the decision followed “the additional interpretation of the sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation published by the European Commission” on Sept. 8.

As for the exclave of Kaliningrad, which is surrounded by Lithuania, Russian citizens will be able to continue transiting through the southernmost Baltic state by train.

Under the EU’s decision, motor vehicles registered in the Russian Federation are no longer allowed to enter the territory of the 27-member bloc, including Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The Baltic states are among the most vocal European critics of Russia and President Vladimir Putin.

YLE said that Russian-registered cars with fewer than 10 passengers will no longer be permitted to enter Finland from Russia, although some exceptions are likely.

In April, Finland joined NATO, doubling Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance. Finland shares a 1,340-kilometer (832-mile) border with its eastern neighbor.

The three Baltic states are also NATO members.

"The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has begun to examine the national security issues raised by Elon Musk's decision to block his private satellite network Starlink near Crimea.

"Neither Elon Musk nor any private citizen can have the final say when it comes to U.S. national security," said Committee Chairman Jack Reed."

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

NO MEDIA:
"The defenders of the third assault brigade reported that the Russian garrison in Andriivka was surrounded and smashed to pieces, and the capture and holding of the settlement will be the key to a breakthrough on the right flank of Bakhmut."

Photo: overhead shot of what Andriivka looks like today.

◼"There is nowhere to plant a flag in Andriivka, it has been destroyed, said Borodin, a spokesman for the third assault brigade.

"Andriivka itself is no longer there. Let us state the fact: it is completely destroyed. But as an area, the square is important.

This (control of Andriivka) is an important step, after which we can take more steps to surround them," he added."


◼"The Belarusian regiment named after Kastuś Kalinoŭski announced the liberation of Klishchiyivka in the Bakhmut sector.

The General Staff and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine did not officially report this."

#liberated #questionable #bakhmut

[WonderMomma]

" Belgium to provide its F-16s for Ukrainian training

According to the decision of the Belgian government, six Ukrainian instructors and four mission planners will be trained in Belgium to further train Ukrainian pilots and other personnel on F-16s.

In addition, in the coming weeks, the Belgian Ministry of Defense will send a group of military personnel to a training center for Ukrainian F-16 pilots in Denmark.

In 2024, the Belgian Ministry of Defense will send two two-seat F-16B training aircraft to Denmark for advanced training, as well as a contingent of about fifty military personnel, mostly technicians, who will be responsible for the deployment of F-16s."

#f16

[WonderMomma]

**NOTE: unconfirmed as of the time of this post so take with a grain of salt. Only 3 sources I found in a simple search are reporting this (I didn't have time to do more research but will later); the Daily Beast, Ukrainska Pravda, and Obozrevtel all citing UA military intelligence.

Kadyrov is apparently in a coma in critical condition. This could be completely false so keep checking back for updates.







#highprofile #chechen #questionable

[RedactedKaos]

Anyone know of these being spotted at all?

[kellyhound]

The US plans to increase the volume of ammunition production for the needs of Ukraine

This was announced by US Deputy Defense Minister for Arms Procurement William LaPlante, Reuters reported.

In 2025, the United States plans to increase the production of 155-millimeter artillery ammunition to 100 thousand shells per month.

According to him, now 28 thousand of them are produced monthly - this is already twice as much as a few months ago.

[kellyhound]

The state of the russian Black Sea Fleet.

[Roosta]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"A monument to the Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Matsiyevsky was unveiled in Tbilisi [Georgia]. In December last year, he was shot executed by Russians."
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyOutpost ↗

Agreed. While we have basically no data on the T-14 Armata, I think that due to them not being used Ukraine, that indicates that they're trash. Or, they're decent tanks that they can't afford to lose because they hyped them up so much that to lose a single one of them would mean a major propaganda hit.

I was thinking along those lines but put it down to keeping them in reserve for D Day.
Also, seeing if I missed any scuttlebutt about it as their tank loss is very high so expected to see them getting around especially with UAF counter offensive but yet still a no show.

Be nice to see them cooking off !

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

NO MEDIA:
"The defenders of the third assault brigade reported that the Russian garrison in Andriivka was surrounded and smashed to pieces, and the capture and holding of the settlement will be the key to a breakthrough on the right flank of Bakhmut."

Photo: overhead shot of what Andriivka looks like today.
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Source: https://apnews.com/article/finland-r...9063c3204df955

Finland joins Baltic neighbors in banning Russian-registered cars from entering their territory
Updated 7:49 AM EDT, September 15, 2023
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland on Friday joined the three Baltic countries in banning vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory, a joint move in line with a recent interpretation of the European Union’s sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine.

The Nordic EU member’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said the ban would stop private cars from entering Finland as of Friday midnight, Finnish broadcaster YLE said.

Earlier this week, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania imposed the measure. Estonia said the decision followed “the additional interpretation of the sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation published by the European Commission” on Sept. 8.

As for the exclave of Kaliningrad, which is surrounded by Lithuania, Russian citizens will be able to continue transiting through the southernmost Baltic state by train.

Under the EU’s decision, motor vehicles registered in the Russian Federation are no longer allowed to enter the territory of the 27-member bloc, including Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The Baltic states are among the most vocal European critics of Russia and President Vladimir Putin.

YLE said that Russian-registered cars with fewer than 10 passengers will no longer be permitted to enter Finland from Russia, although some exceptions are likely.

In April, Finland joined NATO, doubling Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance. Finland shares a 1,340-kilometer (832-mile) border with its eastern neighbor.

The three Baltic states are also NATO members.

"The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has begun to examine the national security issues raised by Elon Musk's decision to block his private satellite network Starlink near Crimea.

"Neither Elon Musk nor any private citizen can have the final say when it comes to U.S. national security," said Committee Chairman Jack Reed."
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Musk should start to consider his future as this won't be tolerated by anyone.