[kellyhound]

According to interlocutors among American officials, the White House and Pentagon are considering sending up to 30 additional M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.

t is noted that the Abrams are valued for their ability to break through fortified positions and destroy Russian armored vehicles, and for Zelensky and his commanders, the hope is that they may help Ukrainian forces reclaim Russian-held territory in Ukraine’s eastern and southern regions.

As Ukrinform reported, yesterday, on September 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the first American M1 Abrams tanks are already in Ukraine and are preparing to reinforce brigades.

#abrams

[WonderMomma]

"Occupiers impose military censorship and curfew in the occupied part of Donetsk region

"To introduce military censorship of mail and messages transmitted via telecommunication systems, as well as control over telephone conversations.
A ban on meetings, rallies and demonstrations, marches and picketing, as well as other mass events...as well as a ban on strikes and other methods of stopping or terminating the activities of organizations," Pushilin's "decree" reads.

The so-called "officials" and "state employees" were banned from traveling anywhere other than Russia without permission."



"Orest Hrytsyuk, a sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, spent 9 months in Russian captivity as a POW.

He says Russian International Committee of the Red Cross representatives laughed at Ukrainian POWs and called them names, while they were forced to march and sing Russian songs."

[WonderMomma]

NO MEDIA:

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"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

Update on the ship and sub that were hit along with similar info as above about the hit on BSF HQ.

"The Special Operations Forces have calculated the occupiers' losses during the latest attacks on Crimea:

The attack on the large landing ship Minsk killed 62 occupiers - the next day it was to go on combat duty, so the personnel were on the ship.

At the Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, 34 officers were killed, including the commander of the Russian fleet. Another 105 occupiers were injured. The headquarters building is beyond repair."

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"The problems for Germany's transfer of long-range Taurus missiles to Kyiv are the long training of the Ukrainian military, as well as the specialists who have to program the missile targets - Bild.

According to the publication, the manufacturer MBDA estimates that it will take about three months for the Ukrainian military to familiarize themselves with this weapon system.

In addition, the article says, the programming of Taurus targets must be carried out in Ukraine, so it is unlikely that Bundeswehr soldiers will do it for political reasons. Because of this, it will take even longer before the Ukrainian Armed Forces can deploy the missiles, even if the exercises are accelerated."


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"The Russian Interior Ministry has put the leadership of the International Criminal Court, which issued the arrest warrant for Putin, on the wanted list.

The wanted list includes ICC President Peter Hoffmann, First Vice President Luz Del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza, and Judge Bertram Schmitt. The cards state that they are wanted under an article of the Russian Criminal Code, but it is not specified under which article.

▪️ Earlier, ICC judges and prosecutor Karim Khan were put on the wanted list. In Russia, criminal cases have even been opened against three judges."

[WonderMomma]

"British intelligence notes that the Russian occupation forces are conducting local counterattacks to deter the Ukrainian offensive, which are proving to be unsuccessful.

The agency cites comments from the Russian military community that indicate deep frustration among those who participated in these counterattacks, especially near Bakhmut. They report "ill-considered" offensive actions, lack of artillery support, and heavy losses.

The intelligence emphasized that over the past nine months, the Russian occupation forces have proven that they are capable of conducting persistent defensive operations, but are not capable of conducting offensive actions."




"Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech in parliament that Budapest would not support Ukraine's membership in NATO until the rights of Hungarians in Zakarpattia are restored."




"Rafael Grossi will remain the IAEA Director General for another term until 2027."

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

34 officers were killed, including the commander of the Russian fleet.

Oh boy.
Going to try to find the actual video and will post it here if I do.

"The Russian Defense Ministry showed an image of the allegedly living Black Sea Fleet commander Viktor Sokolov at the meeting - earlier, the Ukrainian Special Forces claimed to have eliminated him.

The ministry also released a video of the meeting. In it, Sokolov appears completely still on the screen, even when he suddenly wears glasses between the 5-second splices (04:26-04:31).

Before that, Peskov said that he "has no information about the alleged death of Black Sea Fleet Commander Sokolov."




EDIT UPDATE form Ukrainian officials - no media
"Clarification of information regarding the destruction of the commander of the Black Sea NAVY

As it is known, 34 officers were killed as a result of a rocket attack on the headquarters. According to the sources, among the dead was the commander of the military air force. Many still have not been identified due to the disparity of body fragments.

Since the Russian side was urgently forced to publish an answer with an apparently living Sokolov - our units are clarifying the information. This happens within the procedure for collecting data on the results of the operation."


What Russian sources are saying (I'm still looking for the actual video):


EDIT: found a couple. Posting whatever I find. Second video had the following info:
"Here's a longer video. Strange edit though, as Shoigu is clearly reading looking down, while the videoconference shows him with no paper in hand, looking forward, and barely moving lips."

[WonderMomma]

"An explosion occurred at a main gas pipeline in Lubny district, Poltava region, said the head of the Regional Military Administration, Lunin.

According to the State Emergency Service, at 13:00, an underground high-pressure gas pipeline was depressurized. Maintenance personnel closed the intermediate valves. The pressure in the pipeline in this area is gradually decreasing, and there is no threat to the settlements."

#poltava

[WonderMomma]

"Russia is trying (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66919358) to return to the UN Human Rights Council.

According to the BBC, Russian diplomats have sent a document to other UN member states asking them to support their proposal in the upcoming vote.

The document states that Russia promises "adequate solutions to human rights issues" and will do everything possible to ensure that the Council ceases to be "an instrument that serves the political will of one group of countries."

As a reminder, Russia was expelled from the Council in April 2022 for its aggression against Ukraine."



"Musk’s X is biggest outlet of Russia disinformation, EU says

Elon Musk’s X was cited as the biggest outlet for peddlers of disinformation as the European Union urged Silicon Valley platforms to step up their vigilance to combat Russia’s “war of ideas.”

European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova said (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...s-war-of-ideas) platforms need to act ahead of national and European elections over the next year.

“This is a multi-million euro weapon of mass manipulation aimed both internally at the Russians as well as Europeans and the rest of the world,” Jourova told reporters Tuesday. “The very large platforms must address this risk. Especially that we have to expect that the Kremlin and others will be active before our European elections.”"



"Iran has modernized the Shahed-136 kamikaze drone. Now it has a turbojet engine and will not hum like a moped.

The footage of its test is in a propaganda movie that will soon be shown to Iranians. It will tell about the creation of the Shahed UAV."

#shahed

[WonderMomma]

"Medvedev is rattling the nuclear saber once more, it seems. He is threatening the whole of humanity for Abrams tanks deliveries and possible supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine. That proves these weapons will be highly effective on the battlefield.

Below is a translation of his Telegram post:

"1. Fraternization of the Canadian animals led by Prime Minister Trudeau in his parliament with Nazis.

2. Deliveries of Abrams tanks from NATO arsenals.

3. Promises of supplying longer-range missiles like the Army Tactical Missile System to the Kyiv authorities.

It seems that Russia is being left with less and less choice but direct conflict with NATO, which has turned into an openly fascist bloc like Hitler's Axis, albeit larger. We are ready, although the result will be achieved at a much greater cost to humanity than in 1945...""

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"According to The Washington Post, the Biden administration intends to transfer ATACMS to Ukraine equipped with cluster bombs, rather than a single warhead.

The cassette system with a range of up to 300 km will allow Ukraine to strike command posts, ammunition depots and logistics routes far behind the front line.

Ukraine has requested hundreds of missiles. Missiles with a so-called “unitary” warhead will not be available yet, but you can count on missiles with “cassette” filling, which are stored in large quantities in US warehouses.

According to US Army data from 2022, the various cluster-weapon versions of ATACMS contain between 300 and 950 individual bombs."

1️⃣ATACMS M39 with cluster munitions in action.

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

This is the source stating this, not me:

"I found this on the Internet.

A private initiative to create an underwater drone "Marichka" . Has anyone heard of this?

They say that trials and testing are already underway. And also that the state does not help, but does not hinder either.

Here is their Tik Tok page ."

2️⃣"Testing of the same underwater drone "Marichka""

[WonderMomma]

""The training of military personnel continues at the 151st training center. During the course, they teach planning and conducting a battle in defense and offensive, tactical medicine, and sniper work," the center's instructors say.

"Both mobilized and rotating military personnel are trained. Practice on the battlefield is carried out using the military version of the "laser tag" technology, which allows training to be as close as possible to combat conditions, as well as to effectively practice each exercise.""

Translation: (Thanks RedactedKaos !)

00:06:65
Today, we simulated a conventional attack on enemy positions.

00:10:46
We used laser tag technology to simulate combat. Military personnel wear a bracelet on their wrist, and when they are hit, they receive an electric shock.

00:14:18
There are two chances to survive. Two hits will disable the soldier, and three hits will cause them to explode.

00:19:79
Instructors with combat experience teach the theory at the training center.

00:31:19
In the heat of battle, there can be panic, confusion, and fear. This can lead to soldiers making mistakes.

00:33:24
Instructors teach soldiers how to stay calm and make the right decisions under pressure.

00:38:44
Instructors with combat experience teach the theory at the training center.


00:58:17
In combat, soldiers may experience fear, confusion, and uncertainty. They may also be unsure of what to do.

01:01:21
Instructors teach soldiers how to overcome these challenges and stay focused on the mission.

01:04:33
Instructors also teach soldiers how to provide medical care to their wounded comrades.

01:21:69
The training center has two groups of soldiers. One group is made up of soldiers with combat experience, and the other group is made up of newly mobilized soldiers.

01:27:85
This allows newly mobilized soldiers to learn from the experienced soldiers.

01:30:65
The training center provides realistic training conditions.

01:56:57
Soldiers are currently practicing shooting at 240 meters. In the next exercise, they will practice shooting at 500 meters.

02:03:45
They will be shooting from the hip, without using scopes.

02:18:25
The most important thing that instructors teach is tactical medicine.

02:23:85
All instructors are highly qualified.

02:27:45
They have all been in combat, and they design exercises based on their own experiences.

02:41:45
One of the challenges of this training period is that there are many new soldiers who have had less training.

02:46:65
It can be difficult to explain what to do, but the soldiers are trying their best.

02:53:61
Their motivation is high. Many of them have family members who are still in occupied territory. They want to end the war as soon as possible.