Russian bombers intercepted by RAF north of Shetland

Two Russian long-range bombers have been intercepted by RAF Typhoon fighters north of Shetland

Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth after the Russian aircraft – used for reconnaissance – were detected entering UK airspace.

https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2023/08/14/russian-b0mbers-intercepted-by-raf-north-of-shetland

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #RAF #Shetland #Scotland #Russian #bombers

Ukrainians advance 16-20 kilometers in ‘tactically significant’ move

Ukraine made a “tactically significant” advance along 2 lines of attack towards the southern coast

The Ukrainian troops seized 16 to 20 kilometers of territory, which the Institute for the Study of War says will likely weaken Russia’s defenses in aggregate, raising the chances of a breakthrough

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainians-advance-10-12-miles-in-tactically-significant-move/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #WarCrimes #RussianWarCrimes #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

Russian officer flees to Lithuania, asks for asylum

Russian Lieutenant Ivan Korolev crossed the Lithuanian border asking the authorities for political asylum

“On August 3, I decided to leave the Russian Federation due to the fact that I did not want to take part in the bloody war that my state unleashed"

I am in Lithuania applying for political asylum

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-officer-flees-to-lithuania-asks-for-asylum/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #asylum #Lithuania #RussianOfficer #RussianWarCrimes #StandWithUkraine

Head of Belarus’ Red Cross admits to deporting Ukrainian children

“When they accused the Republic of Belarus of kidnapping children who come to us for rehabilitation – frankly speaking, the Belarusian Red Cross has been, and is, and will be actively involved in this,” Shautsou said.

https://kyivindependent.com/belarus-red-cross-deporting-ukrainian-children/

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A new crowdfunding campaign Dronų giesmės (Drone Songs) was launched in #Lithuania to collect 300,000 euros to purchase 500 FPV kamikaze drones, according to Delfi news website

The campaign, initiated by the organization “Maži, bet stiprūs” (Small but Strong) kicked off on July 19 & will run until Ukraine’s Independence Day Aug. 24

https://kyivindependent.com/lithuanians-raising-funds-for-500-kamikaze-drones-to-aid-ukraines-independence-day/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #drones #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

A Russian drone shot down over Mykolaiv last night was made with parts from Western countries

The drone was one of four shot down over Mykolaiv Oblast in the early hours of June 18.

Yermak posted on Telegram an image of the Iranian-made Shahed drone’s engine with the words "Made in Ireland" clearly visible on the carburetor.

https://kyivindependent.com/yermak-russian-drones-still-have-western-made-parts-new-sanctions-needed/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #WarCrimes #drones #Iran #Iranian #IranianDrones #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

UK Defense Ministry: Russia faces worsening counter-battery capabilities

According to the report, the survivability of Russian ground troops relies on detecting Ukrainian #artillery and striking against it. However, the British intelligence analysis said that Russia is dealing with a worsening shortage of #ZOOPARK-1M counter-battery radars.

https://kyivindependent.com/uk-defense-ministry-russia-faces-shortages-in/

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“Single best thing” for global economy … redoubling Ukraine support

“Ending this war is first and foremost a moral imperative,” Janet Yellen, told reporters in Gandhinagar, which is hosting a wider #G20 summit. “But it’s also the single best thing we can do for the global economy.”

https://kyivindependent.com/yellen-redoubling-ukraine-support-single-best-thing-for-global-economy/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #economy #GlobalEconomy #RussianAggression #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #StandWithUkraine

Editorial: A smart NATO would seek Ukraine’s accession

When one looks at the history of the West supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russia, one pattern shines through: missed opportunities.

https://kyivindependent.com/editorial-a-smart-nato-would-seek-ukraines-accession/

#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #NATO #RussianWarCrimes

If Ukraine is defeated in war, the U.S. will have to send troops to fight Russia’s further aggression, former Vice President Mike Pence

I have no doubt that if (Russian dictator) Vladimir Putin overran Ukraine, it would not be too long before the Russia crossed a border where we would have to fight against them, he said

Pence called for speaking the truth about Russian war crimes,

https://kyivindependent.com/pence/

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US intelligence knew Wagner was planning insurrection since mid-June

According to an unnamed official who spoke with the Washington Post, the agencies did not know exactly when the rebellion would take place, but were on high alert over the past two weeks.

https://kyivindependent.com/washington-post-6/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #WagnerGroup #WagnerRebellion #CivilWar #rebellion #uprising #MarchForJustice

Russia considering radiation leak terrorist attack at Zaporizhzhia plant

Russia uses the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as an element in its aggression. It occupies the plant. It uses it to cover the shelling of neighboring cities. It keeps weapons and troops there

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-considers-radiological-terrorist-attack-at-zaporizhzhia-plant/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #nuclear #NuclearTerrorism #RussianAggression #WarCrimes #radiation #ZNPP #ZaporizhzhiaNuclearPowerPlant #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine

370 pro-Russian disinformation sites discovered in Bulgaria

Sofia, indicated that the fast growth of the so-called “mushroom sites” is one of the causes of the rapid spread of Russian propaganda in the country

Mushroom sites are online media websites created in bulk by malicious actors to spread propaganda & disinformation

https://kyivindependent.com/400-pro-russian-disinformation-sites-dicoverd-in-bulgaria/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #InformationWarfare #RussianPropaganda #Bulgaria #OnlineSpace #SocialMedia #RussianAggression #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

Kremlin continues to lower requirements for Russian military service to increase recruitment

The new law would allow citizens:

With a criminal record
Deemed “partially fit” for military service

To sign contracts with the Russian military during periods of wartime, #mobilization or martial law, Kremlin-run news agency TASS reported on June 20.

https://kyivindependent.com/isw-30/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #Kremlin #Duma #recruitment #military #RussiaUkraineWar

Australia considers sending F/A-18 fighter jets to Ukraine
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The transfer would require permission from the U.S., as it owns intellectual property on the F/A-18s. According to the report, Washington is "favorably disposed to the idea."

https://kyivindependent.com/media-australia-considers-sending-f-a-18-fighter-jets-to-ukraine/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #RussianWarCrimes #WarCrimes #PutinWarCriminal #FighterJets #StandWithUkraine #Australia

Tehran likely using Caspian Sea shipping route to supply Moscow with weapon supplies, including Shahed kamikaze drones

Experts observed a number of Russian & Iranian vessels, capable of transporting weapons, regularly switching off their tracking when sailing through the inland sea

This may indicate they wish to hide part of their journey.

https://kyivindependent.com/cnn-iran-likely-ships-drones-to-russia-through-caspian-sea/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #drones #CaspianSea #StandWithUkraine #KamikazeDrones

Defense Ministry confirms Ukrainian drone attack on Russian Black Sea warship

With a video published on Twitter on May 25, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry confirmed that an attack on the Russian military’s Ivan Khurs warship was carried out with Ukrainian drones.

https://kyivindependent.com/defense-ministry-confirms-drone-attack-on-russian-black-sea-warship/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #RussianAggression #drones #BlackSea #SurfaceDrones #IvanKhurs #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

Prigozhin’s claim of capturing Bakhmut aimed at distracting from support for Ukraine

It’s not the first time that Prigozhin has said: ‘everything has been captured and we are dominating,

https://kyivindependent.com/podolyak-prigozhins-claim-of-capturing-bakhmut-aimed-at-distracting-from-support-for-ukraine/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #WagnerGroup #misinformation #InformationWarfare #Bakhmut #RussianAggression

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Russia may have staged Kremlin drone strike

Avoiding detection & destruction & succeeded in hitting the Kremlin would be a significant embarrassment for Russia

If the drone attack wasn't internally staged it would be a surprise

The Kremlin has notably failed to generate a timely & coherent informational response to other military humiliations not of its own making

https://kyivindependent.com/isw-10/

#InformationWarfare #RussiaInvadedUkraine #propaganda #RussianAggression #Kremlin #ISW #misinformation