UA-RU-NATO | April 1st-30th | REPORTS

[Irag8er]

Reporter's Notebook: Ukraine's civilian soldiers prepare for counteroffensive​

Ukrainian forces are reportedly preparing for a major offensive against the Russians​

Reporter's Notebook: Ukraine's civilian soldiers prepare for counteroffensive

Ukrainian forces, including the 130th Territorial Defense Brigade, are busy training amid reports that the country is preparing for a major offensive against the Russians.

www.foxnews.com

 

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Iran ships 300,000 artillery shells and 1 million rounds of ammunition to Russia within six months – @WSJ

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650545136793792519

 

[Newsdude]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650550840787103744

The airspace over Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow is closed due to presence of unknown drones.

 

[Peter Griffin]

Signs of some shifting in battle movements, along with unit transfer, into the Donetsk region from RF.

200th Arctic MRB moved to Donetsk Airport area, DPR 109th MRR moved to Avdiivka, DPR 207th reserve rifle battalion added.

439th Rocket moved to Donetsk / Avdiivka direction, DPR 60th Motor Rifle Battalion added

14th Spetsnaz is also reportedly on the move into the vicinity of NE Volydymyrivka.
SOURCE:

CDS Daily brief (30.03.23) | CDS comments on key events - Центр оборонних стратегій

The army of the Russian Federation shelled eight regions of Ukraine during the past day, according to the consolidated information from Oblast Military Administrations. As a result, at least 2 civilians died, and at least 10 were injured.

defence.org.ua

 

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China sought to distance itself from remarks by its envoy to France questioning the independence of ex-Soviet states that sparked a firestorm in Europe and undercut French efforts to enlist Beijing’s help in pushing for peace in Ukraine.

Video:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650567618162577410

China says it respects sovereignty of ex-Soviet states after EU uproar.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650552858398404656

 

[Totality 🇺🇦 🇮🇱]

Neat Fact!

The United States, China and Russia were the three largest military spenders in 2022 and accounted for 56% of the world total, SIPRI said.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650556524119437329

 

[Newsdude]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650576081483620384

Head of EU diplomacy Josep Borrell said that the amount of ammunition supplied to Ukraine is increasing and should increase even more rapidly in the coming days. About a thousand rockets have already been provided The EU promised 1 billion euro in ammunition to Ukraine recently

 

[alphaecho]

GODDAMN! Ecuador just absolutely obliterated Russia at the UNSC. It was so bad that Lavrov walked out Thank you Ecuador, for your principled stance & your defense of international law by calling out Russia for what it is. You are showing true leadershi

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650546969645924352

 

[Newsdude]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650616701300424704

The Russian Ministry of Defense has put out a press release threatening to halt the grain deal in place with Ukraine after the USV attack on Sevastopol last night.

 

[Newsdude]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650619811334963203

The Ukrainian Army: We are carrying out a large-scale operation along the left bank of the Dnieper River in Kherson, and we are using missile systems.

 

[Friendly Engineer]

Institute for the Study of War

ISW is publishing a special edition campaign assessment today, April 23. This report outlines the current Russian order of battle (ORBAT) in Ukraine, assesses the offensive and defensive capabilities of Russian force groupings along the front, and

understandingwar.org

 

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Peskov denies that Vladimir Putin has a double and claims that he is not in a bunker

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650748992685219840

 

[Deleted account]

An interesting observation by Hajun - Lukashenka is reported to have paid an undisclosed four-hour visit to a dacha in the Belovezhskaya Pushcha, just across the border from Poland.

My take: clandestine meeting with somebody from the West. This is a very secluded site, deep in the woods.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650581368865169443

 

[Irag8er]

Russia deploys new tank in Ukraine that UK says commanders are 'unlikely to trust' in battle​

Russia deploys new tank in Ukraine that UK says commanders are 'unlikely to trust' in battle

Russian state media is reporting that the country’s new T-14 Armata tank, which has a remote-controlled turret, has started firing at positions in Ukraine.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Irag8er]

Moscow threatens to use nuclear weapons 1st in case of enemy aggression​

Opponents should not underestimate Russia's determination, says Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Medvedev​

Moscow threatens to use nuclear weapons 1st in case of enemy aggression

Opponents should not underestimate Russia's determination, says Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Medvedev - Anadolu Ajansı

www.aa.com.tr

 

[Irag8er]

The U.S. has sent 43 National Cyber Security Mission specialists to Ukraine to strengthen protection against hackers.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650896355404005384

 

[alphaecho]

I was just featured for the FOURTH time on Russia's #1 rated TV show. This time they admitted I'm a threat to the Russian war criminals. Donate below to help me and the Armed Forces of Ukraine make sure the worst fears of the enemy invaders come true.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650896900415971328

 

[DEFCON Warning System]

Russia deploys new tank in Ukraine that UK says commanders are 'unlikely to trust' in battle

Russian state media is reporting that the country’s new T-14 Armata tank, which has a remote-controlled turret, has started firing at positions in Ukraine.

www.foxnews.com

It should be noted that it is Medvedev who is credited for saying this, who is known for making blustery statements. Also, the article does not actually quote Medvedev saying this. It is believed, however, that Russia will indeed use nuclear weapons to defend certain aspects, including its hold on Crimea.

 

[Irag8er]

It should be noted that it is Medvedev who is credited for saying this, who is known for making blustery statements. Also, the article does not actually quote Medvedev saying this. It is believed, however, that Russia will indeed use nuclear weapons to defend certain aspects, including its hold on Crimea.

Preventative nuclear strike ‘a certainty’ if he were Russian president, says Medvedev

Former Russian President and Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev once again threatened the civilized world with nuclear weapons on April 25.

news.yahoo.com

 

[alphaecho]

Great Britain has already sent shells with depleted uranium to Ukraine, said the deputy head of the country's Ministry of Defense James Hippie.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650905643367243776

"We sent thousands of sets of shells for Challenger 2 to Ukraine, including armor-piercing shells with depleted uranium. For reasons of operational security, we will not comment on the indicators of the use of the delivered sets," he said.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1650905645627895808