Factory warehouse containing pyrotechnics explodes near Moscow: dozens injured https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/08/9/7414815/ In the added video you see what is left from that factory.
My guess, the Russian in the tent, must have mistaken Ukrainians for friendlies. Then, after being told to raise hands, realised that it's UA troops & reached for weapon. Conversation : Ua : zdarova (hey) Rus : kuda ti striliajish jobani ?! (Where do you shoot ffs?!) Ua : so what ? Rus : apasna (it's dangerous) *** Can't understand *** Ua : pider suka, anu ruki padnial ! (Gay b***, raise your hands !) ***Pause of few seconds*** Shots Option 2 , - he was drunk. And iv seen one video too many of what drunks are capable of even with the police. Or option 3, clearly some retard, which makes him even more unpredictable.
As always, as expected, Russians lied. (If it's the same factory) Something that was presented as an accident in firework factory, turns out to be a drone attack on lenses/optics factory. Parts for rockets, night vision, jets etc. 1:07 Best wishes from Kiev.
Bank of Russia Halts FX Buys as Ruble Slumps Near 100 to Dollar. Central bank said it will stop FX purchases for rest of 2023 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...rd-100-per-dollar-for-first-time-in-16-months @kashirin You said Russia was doing well economically, what happened.
Ukraine Gets Patriot Air Defense Boost From Germany https://www.newsweek.com/ukraine-patriot-air-defense-russia-missiles-germany-1818741 Germany has sent two Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine, after Kyiv upped its calls for help to fend off Russian missile barrages. The latest figures from the German defense ministry show that two Patriot systems have been delivered to Ukraine. In his nightly address on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had received "good news from Germany – exactly what we agreed upon with [German Chancellor] Olaf Scholz." "It will definitely save thousands of lives of our people," Zelensky said. "It will definitely bring us closer to creating a full-fledged sky shield for Ukraine." The first U.S.-made Patriots, manufactured by defense giant Raytheon Technologies, arrived in Ukraine in April 2023. Kyiv's defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, described the systems as a "dream," adding at the time: "Our beautiful Ukrainian sky becomes more secure because Patriot air defense systems have arrived in Ukraine." Ukraine had already received at least two Patriot systems, including one sent by the U.S. The other known Patriot system in Ukraine was sent jointly by Germany and The Netherlands. Russia has targeted Ukraine with waves of missile and drone strikes, including with its hypersonic Kinzhal, or "Dagger," missile. But in early May, Kyiv said it had successfully "brought down the 'unparalleled' Dagger," and a Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson then told Ukrainian media that a Patriot system was responsible. The Pentagon confirmed on May 9 that Ukraine "did down a Russian missile by employing the Patriot missile defense system," later specifying it was a Kinzhal missile. The British defense ministry called this the "first ever shoot-down" of the Kinzhal. Touted by Russia as an invincible missile, Ukraine frequently reports shooting down the Kinzhal, also known by its NATO moniker, Killjoy. In mid-June, Raytheon's chief executive officer said the company had been "very surprised at its effectiveness," adding that Kyiv would receive another five Patriot systems by the end of 2024. Ahead of, and during, the ongoing counteroffensive against Russian forces in southern and eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian officials have called for stronger air defenses, and placed ammunition, artillery supplies and Western jets high up on its military aid wish list. "Every day, every week, we work to ensure that our defenders of the sky have more air defense systems and missiles for them," Zelensky said, during his Wednesday evening address. "Tomorrow I will continue this work, trying my best to provide more protection for the sky." All of Ukrainian territory needs many "more air defense systems than we have now," he added. On Sunday, Zelensky praised the Patriot and the IRIS-T air-defense system, calling them "powerful systems" and "very effective" tools.
1 month old video. Explanations on how wagner ended up, whats happening with their leading officers, why they retreated to Belarus, how putin took over Moscow & whole Russia, using factions & mafia. Game Of Thrones : Russia Edition Timestamped Whole video is great tho.
Even Russia's most advanced tank is worthless. It is totally incapable of competing with western tanks and weapons. Putin Is Embarrassed: Russia Withdraws its ‘Best’ T-14 Armata Tank From Ukraine After a short stint on the front lines, Russia’s “top-of-the-line” T-14 Armata main battle tank (MBT) has been pulled from the ongoing invasion https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/08...draws-its-best-t-14-armata-tank-from-ukraine/ After a short stint on the front lines, Russia’s “top-of-the-line” T-14 Armata main battle tank (MBT) has been pulled from the ongoing invasion. Since February 2022, Moscow has deployed several tank variants to aid its offensive efforts in Ukraine. It is fair to say that none of the MBTs have proved to be as capable as the Kremlin frequently boasts. Since the invasion began, analysts estimate that more than 2,000 Russian tanks have been obliterated. This staggering number includes newer MBT models and antiquated Soviet-era armored vehicles. A brief history of the T-14 Armata The Armata was initially revealed in 2015, although like many other Russian military equipment experienced several big delays. In 2010, Russia’s Ural Design Bureau began to work on a newer MBT following the cancellation of the T-95 project. Within a few years, Object 148 was in full swing and culminated in the Armata. Notably, when Russia first debuted the T-14 during its annual Victory Day parade in 2015, the tank stopped moving mid-parade and lost power for a short period of time. Russian tanks have suffered greatly in Ukraine Right before the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade revealed that the Armata was undergoing combat tests in Syria. However, two years later the same department announced that the platform’s production had been stalled due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead of deploying its newest and reportedly most enhanced MBT, the Kremlin sent over T-72s, T-80s and T-90’s to the frontlines. Storage-ridden T-54s and T-55 were later added to Russia’s war efforts and unsurprisingly have not fared well against Ukraine’s arsenal. Earlier this year, the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated that more than half of Russia’s modern tanks had been lost in the war and roughly two-thirds of its T-80 inventory had been depleted. In addition to the advanced anti-tank weaponry Ukraine has utilized against Moscow’s MBT fleets, including the FGM-148 Javelin and HIMARS, many tanks were captured or simply left behind by ill-equipped soldiers. Logistical oversights, lack of repair equipment and an absence of training and maintenance forced some Russian troops to abandon broken MBTs by the front lines. How has the T-14 Armata fared in Kyiv? Back in April, the T-14 Armata made its first appearance in Ukraine. The Kremlin had widely boasted that this “formidable” armored vehicle would wipe out foreign competitors in Ukraine. Among the tank’s capabilities is an unmanned turret and a 125mm main cannon. Its hull is fitted with a modular armor system comprised of ceramics, steel and composite materials. As detailed by Army Technology,“ The tank is anticipated to offer up to STANAG 4569 Level 5 protection. Its forward portion is covered with reactive armorr, whereas the rear is fitted with bar armor to provide added protection against anti-tank rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs). The tank can also be hinged with additional active and passive armor.” The quick withdrawal of the Armata from Ukraine suggests that Russian forces were not pleased with the tank’s performance. Ukraine will soon deploy American-made M1A1 Abrams in addition to British Challengers and German Leopard 2s as part of its counter-offensive, which should worry Russia.