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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Croatia offers its railway network and ports in the Adriatic Sea for the transportation of Ukrainian food by alternative routes due to Russia's blocking of the "grain agreement," — State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Croatia Frano Matušić

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Situation south of Bakhmut. The AFU advanced into the forest strip southwest of Klishchiivka while separately advancing towards Andriivka. The extent of this advance cannot be clarified yet, but there are reports that the AFU has progressed far into both treelines.

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Near Luhansk a high-ranking commander of the 2nd separate motorized rifle brigade of the so called LPR, Denis Ivanov, was killed. There is some unclarity about how it happened (kamikaze drone on his car or a missile strike in Luhansk), but his death is reported by RU sources.

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

"In the Bakhmut direction, Ukrainian troops are conducting offensive actions north and south of the city of Bakhmut. Also during hostilities, Russians were forced to retreat from their positions northeast of Orikhovo-Vasylivka," Spokesman of the General Staff Andriy Kovalev said.

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

In Staryi Krym in the occupied Crimea an ammo depot was hit. About 2000 residents are being evacuated. The highway between Sevastopol and the Kerch bridge is closed right now.

Rattling sounds of ammunition that is cooking off.

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Overnight, Russia again attacked Ukraine with a combination of Kalibr cruise missiles and Shahed-drones. 13 out of 16 Kalibr cruise missiles were shot down and 23 out of 32 Shahed drones were shot down. In addition the single Kh-59 was also shot down.

Also 8 Kh-22 and 6 Onyx cruise missiles were launched which were aimed at infrastructure in the Odesa region. There are hits but it is unclear how much damage is inflicted exactly.

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Good morning 🌞

Russian losses per 19/07/23 reported by the Ukrainian general staff.

+470 men
+4 tanks
+8 APVS
+31 artillery pieces
+2 AD systems
+46 UAVs
+6 cruise missiles

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Good night all. Sleep well.

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

The EU will propose a dedicated fund to keep Ukraine’s military stocked for the next four years at a cost of up to €20 billion, according to five diplomats familiar with the plan.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-20-billion-fund-stock-ukraine-military-russia-war/

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

A destroyed R-330Zh "Zhitel" electronic warfare jamming system in Novopropopivka, occupied Zaporizhzia region.

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

That is a big one. Reportedly three field guns, an ammo supply vehicle and an ammo field storage site were destroyed. Joint work from the aerial recon units of the 129th Territorial Defense Brigade and the 55th Artillery Brigade.

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

More footage from the attack near the Krasnohorivka mine. The attack was repulsed by the 79th AIr Assault brigade.

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

"The Ukrainian counteroffensive is far from a failure, despite the fact that it is happening more slowly than expected. Ukraine has a significant amount of combat power that has not yet been deployed," the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Mark Milley said.

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Roman Bochkala reports it as Challenger 1 but it's the predecessor Chieftain MBT reportedly undergoing repair and modernization before being sent to Ukraine. Jordan has a couple of hundreds of them (modified FV4030/2) in storage. Might have been bought back by the UK/Rheinmetall?

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Russian appointed head of the Zaporizhzia council Vladimir Rogov reports that Tokmak was struck again. He claims 4 missiles were shot down while 2 hit a TV-tower.

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Swedish CV9040C with Barracuda camo looks so cool.

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar talked about the front in the south.

"Offensive actions continue in the Berdyansk and Melitopol areas. On the directions Mala Tokmachka-Novopokrovka and Velyka Novosilka-Urozhaine, our defenders were successful, they are taking hold at the reached boundaries. The initiative is on our side."

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

The 72nd mechanized brigade destroys Russian warehouses and ammunition depots in the vicinity of Pavlivka near Vuhledar.

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noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands will hand over M113 APC's to Ukraine. These are refurbished vehicles that are purchased from the industry. The ministers of defense of the 3 countries report this today in a joint statement. https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2023/07/18/benelux-doneert-opgeknapte-pantserinfanterievoertuigen-aan-oekraine

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

Russia is preparing 100.000 troops to take Kharkiv.

“The enemy has concentrated a very powerful group. More than 100.000 personnel, more than 900 tanks, more than 550 artillery systems and 370 MLRS,” AFU spokesman Col. Serhiy Cherevaty said.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/07/18/russia-massing-troops-attack-kharkiv-counter-offensive/

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

The US is preparing new aid to Ukraine worth $1.3 billion. It will be announced in the coming days.

The package (USAI - not from stock) will include VAMPIRE air defense systems and other counter-drone systems, radars, sensors and analysis systems. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-announce-13-bln-military-aid-ukraine-sources-2023-07-18/

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

An explosion occured in Feodosia, occupied Crimea. Locals report that air defense was active.

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

F-16 pilots will be trained at Air Base 86 Borcea in Romania. Initially it was said that also Ukrainian pilots would be trained here, but they will start training in Denmark next month. Later in 2024, Ukrainian pilots will also receive training in Romania. https://m.defenseromania.ro/pilotii-de-f-16-vor-fi-pregatiti-la-baza-aeriana-86-borcea-initial-in-romania-vor-fi-instruiti-pilotii-roaf-ucrainenii-merg-in-danemarca_623626.html

noelreports, 10 months ago to random Dutch

SONECHKO volunteer batallion scouting and targeting Russian positions southeast of P'yatykhatky and near Zhereb'yanky.

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