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"Russia does not consider the possibility of attacking Ukraine in the direction of the Kursk region.

This can be judged from the pictures of strongholds and other fortifications built on the border with Sumy Oblast, allegedly for the defense of the Kursk Oblast. These pictures were taken by people who call themselves "Kursk partisans". I do not know who these people are and whether they are actually partisans, but I understand for sure that all these strongholds are empty. Moreover, the locals steal them little by little, and everyone is happy with it.

The fortifications fulfilled their propaganda function, but in fact Russia believes that the Ukrainians will not attack here."

"Il-76 crashed in Mali, which probably belongs to PMK "Wagner ""

Source: https://www.aviation24.be/miscellane...rport-in-mali/


Ilyushin Il-76 crashes at Gao Airport in Mali
By Bart Noëth -23 September 2023

An Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft has crashed at Gao Airport in Mali. The aircraft, registered as EW-412TH, is of Belarusian origin and had arrived from Minsk, Belarus the previous day with scheduled departure to Istanbul, Turkey today.

Some sources indicate that the aircraft is owned by the Russian private military company (PMC) known as Wagner PMC. But local sources have stated that the aircraft is a Malian army aircraft carrying equipment.

The Ilyushin Il-76 is a widely used military transport aircraft known for its versatility and capability to carry heavy cargo and troops. It is often used for humanitarian and military missions, making it a crucial asset in various operations. The circumstances leading to the crash are still under investigation.

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Hmmm... once upon a time.

#questionable


"Ukraine's economy grew for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale war, - Bloomberg.

Growth in Q2 followed a steep decline since 2022. The National Bank expects the economy to grow by 2.9% in 2023."

"In Crimea, at the airfield near the city of Saki, where explosions were also heard yesterday, there are traces of a fire.
The occupation authorities do not comment."

NO MEDIA

"The IAEA confirmed the mining of the Zaporizhzhia NPP

"During the walk-through, the team did not observe any heavy weapons, but confirmed that the previously reported mines remained in place," IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said.

The IAEA is also concerned about the staffing of the station, since since the beginning of the armed conflict, the ZNPP has left a significant number of personnel, including licensed operators from the main block control panels."

#znpp #mine

[WonderMomma]

"The United States has returned to Ukraine artifacts stolen from the occupied territories. Among them are iron Scythian akinakas of the 6th century BC, iron axes of the 17th century, pickaxes of the 17th century, and more.

The valuables were confiscated by U.S. law enforcement when they were attempting to import them into the United States. The transfer ceremony was attended by President Zelensky"






"Canada introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia

The restrictions included institutions, public organizations and individuals, according to the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The reason for imposing sanctions is the involvement of individual individuals and legal entities in the Kremlin-backed illegal and forced mass deportation of Ukrainian children, Russian disinformation and the Russian nuclear sector.

In particular, legal entities subject to sanctions:
▪️Foundation for Global Policy Research;
▪️Publishing “Komsomolskaya Pravda”;
▪️Russian Geographical Society;
▪️Moscow State Institute of International Relations;
▪️National BRICS Research Committee;
▪️Russian Institute of Strategic Studies;
▪️Center for support and development of the public initiative “Creative Diplomacy”;
▪️University Higher School of Economics;
▪️Russian Council on International Affairs;
▪️Valdai Club;
▪️JSC “Vladimir Tochmash”;
▪️PJSC Kovrov Mechanical Plant;
▪️Young Guard of United Russia;
▪️"Youth Army".

Also subject to Canadian sanctions were the Ombudsman for Children's Rights in Yakutia Tuyaara Vasilyeva, the Ombudsman for Children's Rights in the Tyumen Region Andrey Stepanov, and the Children's Ombudsman in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug Lyudmila Nizamova.

Other sanctions were imposed against the head of the Republic of Mordovia Artem Zdunov, the chief of the main headquarters of the Yunarmiya Nikita Nagorny, the chairman of the Young Guard of United Russia Anton Demidov, the adviser to the “head” of the so-called “DPR” on children’s rights Eleonora Fedorenko, the Russian scientist and political scientist Vasily Kashin, head of Rossotrudnichestvo Evgeny Primakov."

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Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"Generals are among the wounded in Sevastopol in serious condition. Budanov spoke about the attack on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation

The head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that several Russian generals are in serious condition, but did not confirm the reports of the alleged death of the commander of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation, Admiral Viktor Sokolov.

As a result of Ukraine's attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, at least 9 people were killed and 16 were injured. Among them are Russian generals.

"Among the wounded is the commander of the group, Colonel-General (Olexandr) Romanchuk, in a very serious condition. The Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General (Oleg) Tsekov, is unconscious.

The number of casual military servicemen who are not employees of the headquarters is still being determined. These are military personnel who are on duty, security, and so on — they are not included in the list that I announced to you," Kyrylo Budanov told Voice of America.

Oleksandr Romanchuk is the commander of a group of Russian forces in the Zaporozhye region, and was promoted to the rank of colonel-general in 2023.

Lieutenant-General Oleg Tsekov is the commander of the 200 OMSBR Coastal Forces of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy."

AND

"Allegedly, among the wounded are the commander of the Russian Armed Forces group in the Zaporozhye direction in June 2023, Colonel General Alexander Romanchuk (pictured on the left) and the deputy head of the Combined Arms Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, General Oleg Tsekov (pictured on the right).

The Russian Ministry of Armor stated that as a result of the attack, one serviceman went missing, without giving his full name."

Possibly related. From a Russian source.

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"American volunteer Ryan O'Leary , who is the commander of an international company in the 59th Brigade, writes.

That is, we are talking about the Donetsk direction, where the unit is located."

Video: Deceased Russian soldiers being sent home.

#foreignlegion #donetsk

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"The Ukrainian Armed Forces have already "reached" one logistical route of the Russians in the Bakhmut direction and are working to cut off others , - the head of the press service of the Eastern Group of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ilya Yevlash.

"One of the ways, we can already finish it, is the Bakhmut-Horlivka track, which is three kilometers from the contact line, this is the "working" distance for our mortars and UAVs.""



"Ukrainian troops are wedged deeper and deeper into the Surovikin line in the Zaporizhzhia region and are already trying to storm the village of Novoprokopivka , - ISW

Novoprokopivka is located one and a half kilometers south of the liberated village of Robotyne.

At the same time, Russian troops probably still control segments of the long trenches of the Russian fighting positions between Robotin and Verbov."

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

Possibly related. From a Russian source.

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The first batch of Abrams tanks were delivered to Ukraine on Saturday, according to the NYT.

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"The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine declare that as a result of the defeat of the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation in occupied Sevastopol, two hundred and 34 officers were killed , including the commander of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation, Vice Admiral Viktor Sokolov .

Another 105 occupiers were wounded . The headquarters building cannot be restored."

#blacksea #crimea #highprofile #occupiedterritory

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Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"Russia does not consider the possibility of attacking Ukraine in the direction of the Kursk region.

This can be judged from the pictures of strongholds and other fortifications built on the border with Sumy Oblast, allegedly for the defense of the Kursk Oblast. These pictures were taken by people who call themselves "Kursk partisans". I do not know who these people are and whether they are actually partisans, but I understand for sure that all these strongholds are empty. Moreover, the locals steal them little by little, and everyone is happy with it.

The fortifications fulfilled their propaganda function, but in fact Russia believes that the Ukrainians will not attack here."

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Source: https://www.aviation24.be/miscellane...rport-in-mali/


Ilyushin Il-76 crashes at Gao Airport in Mali
By Bart Noëth -23 September 2023

An Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft has crashed at Gao Airport in Mali. The aircraft, registered as EW-412TH, is of Belarusian origin and had arrived from Minsk, Belarus the previous day with scheduled departure to Istanbul, Turkey today.

Some sources indicate that the aircraft is owned by the Russian private military company (PMC) known as Wagner PMC. But local sources have stated that the aircraft is a Malian army aircraft carrying equipment.

The Ilyushin Il-76 is a widely used military transport aircraft known for its versatility and capability to carry heavy cargo and troops. It is often used for humanitarian and military missions, making it a crucial asset in various operations. The circumstances leading to the crash are still under investigation.

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"In Mali, the Tuareg declared war on the pro-Russian junta and the Russian private military campaign "Wagner".

Separatists from the northern provinces of the country, representing the Azawad movement, announced the full mobilization of their troops.

Francophone media reports that the Tuareg are attacking and have already shot down at least eight military planes.

Among them are 1 Su-25, 2 L-39, 2 helicopters, 1 Il-76 and Orlan UAV.

One aircraft, an Il-76 cargo-landing aircraft with registration number EW-412TH, was based in Belarus, which makes this news to be taken seriously."

[WhiskeyOutpost]

More developments in Zaporizhia. UA forces take more ground in Novoprokopivka and Verbove.

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Bulgaria can send faulty anti-aircraft guided missiles from the S-300 complex to Ukraine, Kyiv will gladly accept them, since there is no need to pay for them. The Bulgarian press reports this with reference to the press service of the country's parliament.

Ukraine constantly complains about a lack of air defense systems, as well as running out of ammunition for Soviet-era anti-aircraft systems, in particular the S-300 and Buk-M1. Bulgaria decided to support Ukraine in this matter by transferring defective missiles from the S-300. On the one hand, Bulgaria is getting rid of missiles it does not need, on the other hand, it is helping Ukraine in the fight against Russia.

So far, the decision has only been approved by the relevant defense committee of the Bulgarian People's Assembly. Eleven deputies voted in favor of sending defective S-300 missiles to Ukraine, now the transfer must be approved by the entire parliament. How many missiles are proposed to be transferred and in what time frame is not reported, but it is emphasized that Bulgaria itself is not able to repair these missiles, and Kiev announced its readiness to put them into service. Moreover, it was proposed to transfer the missiles free of charge. By the way, the package of military assistance to Ukraine will also include decommissioned ammunition for small arms arms.

The Bulgarian side does not have the capabilities to repair and restore faulty anti-aircraft guided missiles for the S-300 air defense system without threatening the life and health of personnel (...) Bulgaria can neither repair nor use them

- says the draft agreement.

This proposal is opposed by the Socialist Party, which has already called this decision a “national betrayal”, since “the sky above Sofia” remains without protection.

Let us remind you that the Bulgarian Air Force, which includes air defense, is armed with eight Soviet-made S-300PMU air defense missile launchers.