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Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles: Apartment blocks destroyed in three cities, casualties reported
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https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-at...oyed-in-three-cities-casualties-reported.html
 
As you can see, all targets appear to be apartment buildings, not military bases. Uman is far, far from the front and is considered a sacred city by Jewish people, who go there for a mass pilgrimage every year.
Zelensky: “Every attack, every evil act against our country and people brings the terrorist state closer to failure and punishment … We will not forget any crime; we will not let any invader avoid responsibility.”
“Missile strikes killing innocent Ukrainians in their sleep, including a 2-years-old child, is Russia’s response to all peace initiatives. The way to peace is to kick Russia out of Ukraine. The way to peace is to arm Ukraine with F-16s and protect children from Russian terror.”
 
Piece by Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden
STOCKHOLM – Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis – a prospective U.S. presidential candidate – recently created a stir by describing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine as a mere “territorial dispute” that does not bear on America’s core strategic interests. Following immediate, heavy criticism and a drop in his approval numbers, DeSantis sought to roll back his remarks. But the argument remains in circulation, and DeSantis is hardly the only one peddling it.

History can help us sort out whether there is any merit to DeSantis’s description of the conflict. Did Adolf Hitler have a “territorial dispute” with Poland when he launched his blitzkrieg against his neighbor in September 1939? Hitler himself sometimes framed matters in these terms, such as when he spoke of his duty to protect German speakers in Poland. But such rhetoric was always just a smokescreen to divert attention from the real objective. Hitler wanted to eliminate the independent Poland that had re-emerged after World War I, thereby paving the way for Germany’s eastward expansion.
https://kyivindependent.com/carl-bidt-why-ukraine-matters/
 
Ukraine hits 10 oil tanks (with a drone) serving russian navy in Sevastopol, in the heart of Crimea. Interesting fact: russia controlled the city of Sevastopol for all the years since Ukraine independence; Ukraine leased the port and city to them. This of course made it easy for them to launch the military takeover of Crimea in 2014.
 
Ukraine prepares for the counter offensive. The brave soldiers at Bakmut and Marinka fight in the streets even 50 meters apart to allow time for the preparations,
"The digital news outlet Ukrainska Pravda estimates the army and the national guard have created at least 16 new brigades, encompassing about 50,000 fighters in total. These new units need time to prepare and familiarize themselves with their new weapons. An additional challenge is coordinating numerous formations for a major offensive. Until now, Ukraine has had little experience doing this. Professional circles in Kyiv say possible scenarios have been simulated on computers."
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraines-counteroffensive-goals-opportunities-risks/a-65467835
 
"Satellite imagery reviewed by CNN and other news organizations shows the extent of Russian defenses that have been built up in parts of southern Ukraine – layers of anti-tank ditches, obstacles, minefields and trenches.
The defenses continue for hundreds of miles across the meandering southern front – where Ukrainian forces are expected to concentrate their counter-offensive in the coming weeks.

The challenge for the Ukrainians will be to bypass or overcome such obstacles at speed, creating momentum that causes Russian command and control to melt down."
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/29/europe/russia-ukraine-spring-offensive-intl/index.html
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
I agree but I think it's really important that China, Brazil, India and Kazakhastan voted for it. russia becoming increasingly isolated.
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Yeah, I read yesterday that China had changed its position and meant to post the link but forgot.
 
I could see China wanting to take Russia down because of the reliance on products they import from them being reduced and at risk.
 
Anyone else following this obvious Russian propaganda?...there are many holes in this claim...but at this point, Putin is simply grasping at straws...any straw for that matter.


Kremlin drone attack: Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Putin

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65471904
 
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yankeesince59 said:
Anyone else following this obvious Russian propaganda?...there are many holes in this claim...but at this point, Putin is simply grasping at straws...any straw for that matter.


Kremlin drone attack: Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Putin

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65471904
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Don't think Ukraine did that. some thought that russia did it itself to justify a strike at Zelensky, but wouldn't that be too embarassing to admit that a drone could get that close to the Kremlin? Most likely russian partisans, who have been quite active lately blowing up trains.
 
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UKRAINEFAN said:
Don't think Ukraine dod that. some thought that russia did it itself to justify a strike at Zelensky, but wouldn't that be too embarassing to admit that t drone could get that close to the Kremlin? Most likely russian partisans, who have been quite active lately blowing up trains.
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Oh, I'm sure Ukraine didn't do it.

1. it was done at 2-3 in the morning when Putin would not be there anyway.
2. it was a very light explosion.
3. the flag didn't get burned or even move.
4. Ukraine does not have a drone that will go that far
5. that part of the Kremlin is very heavily protected against any such attack.
6. no need for Ukraine to assassinate Putin...his own people will likely take care of that themselves.


My only concern is that Putin will use this falsehood as an excuse to use nukes.
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
Don't think Ukraine did that. some thought that russia did it itself to justify a strike at Zelensky, but wouldn't that be too embarassing to admit that a drone could get that close to the Kremlin? Most likely russian partisans
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Hard to know what is the truth when it comes to russia. Medvedev already threatening to assassinate Zelensky
@StateOfUkraine
Kremlin drone attack may be a false flag operation. High-quality CCTV footage from Kremlin-controlled cameras & swift confirmation of the attack raise suspicions. narrative echoes 1999 bombings used to justify the 2d Chechen war, which were later proven to be carried out by FSB
(however I just saw another report that Kremlin didn't report it until 12 hours later?)
 
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