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Founder, The Counteroffensive. Based in Kyiv, trying to tell the news of the war through compelling, human interest stories. Read us at https://www.counteroffensive.news/

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Good morning to readers, #Kyiv remains in #Ukrainian hands.

Recent #Russian territorial gains have been made by upgrading #Soviet 'dumb' bombs into precision weapons.

In April they launched 3,200.

With @RyanMcBeth, we do a deep dive into Russia's latest deadly tool: glide bombs.

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There is no weapon more responsible for recent Russian territorial gains over the past few months than the glide bomb.

They’re not particularly sophisticated weapons: they have adapted ‘dumb’ Soviet-era bombs into modern armaments by adding a package that lets them glide to a designated target.

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But don’t let the simplicity fool you into complacency: in April, Russian troops dropped more than 3,200 of these bombs on Ukraine.

In fact, the simplicity is an asset, as glide bombs don’t require highly-technical skills to make, and they can be put together cheaply.

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The Army of today is not the same army that blundered into Ukraine in February 2022. has proven its ability to learn and adapt to challenges.

After two years of war, one of those challenges is attacking on the cheap.

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The total cost to convert a bomb is about $20,000.

Compare that to an Iskander short-range missile, for example, which costs a whopping $3 million.

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NEWS OF THE DAY:

CLAIMS SENDING WEAPONS TO : In a break with the U.S., the British defense secretary has said that China has sent "lethal aid" to Russia, calling on to "wake up."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/23/china-russia-lethal-aid-ukraine-war-uk-defence-secretary-us

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BUT #U.S. PUSHES BACK AGAINST #U.K. CLAIM: National Security Adviser Jake said he had not seen intelligence to support that and said that he would speak with the U.K. to "make sure that we have a common operating picture."

https://www.ft.com/content/44ad9fc5-6ccf-47f0-b075-8bef0a9a1cd9

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VOWS 'BLOOD,' LAUNCHES MILITARY EXERCISES AROUND : In an unusual escalation in rhetoric, a foreign policy spokesperson said "Taiwan independence forces will be left with their heads broken and blood flowing after colliding against the great... trend of China achieving complete unification."

https://www.barrons.com/news/china-begins-military-drills-around-taiwan-as-punishment-31359997

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PLEDGES 11 : But other countries are not yet following Germany’s lead, Politico reports. At issue is the fact that each Patriot missile system costs approximately $1 billion, and allies are worried that they will be left unprotected if they contribute to Ukrainian defense.

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-annalena-baerbock-boris-pistorius-ukraine-air-defense-initiative-falls-flat/

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Here’s what we are reading today:

60 miles from #ukraine #Russian forces have begun tactical nuclear weapon drills.

The drills involved training exercises where troops loaded launch vehicles, travelled to launch sites and put hypersonic Kinzhal missiles on planes.

60 miles from Ukraine, Russian forces have begun tactical #nuclear weapon drills.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/21/russia-begins-tactical-nuclear-weapon-drills-near-ukraine-border

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In response to assault, forces are slowly falling back and are now about 5 miles from the border.

Although this tactic allows to gain ground it means that forces are able to slowly deplete the enemy's military capabilities, NYT reports.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/world/europe/ukraine-kharkiv-russia-defense.html

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On May 16, Russia launched a spacecraft into in the orbit of U.S. satellites. U.S. intel believes the could attack and spy on other satellites.

It was also reported that the believes is developing a space weapon that is able to take out networks of satellites.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-assesses-russia-launched-space-weapon-near-american-satellite-last-week-2024-05-21/

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Here’s what Alessandra is listening to today:

Mitski - Washing Machine Heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vjkh-acmTE

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Here's what we're reading today:

#Poland's security services have arrested nine people suspected of engaging in subversive activities in favor of #Russia, PM Tusk tells TVN24.

The arrested sabotage suspects are accused of beatings, arson and attempts to arrange arson.

https://tvn24.pl/polska/donald-tusk-o-spocie-po-bede-sie-bil-twardo-nie-odstawie-nogi-st7925681

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The #German government supports a #US plan to use frozen Russian assets in #Europe for a $50 billion aid package for #Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.

This agreement is crucial for securing substantial aid for #Kyiv and ensuring US involvement, regardless of the November elections' outcome.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-21/germany-warms-to-us-plan-to-tap-frozen-russian-assets-for-ukraine-funds

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#Russia planned to partially encircle Kharkiv and shell it with artillery, writes The Economist, which has obtained a plan of the Russian occupiers' offensive in the #Kharkiv region.

Despite their attempts, the occupiers were quickly stopped by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, which pushed the enemy back 10 kilometers from their original goal.

https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/05/20/ukraines-desperate-struggle-to-defend-kharkiv

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Here's what Myroslava is listening to today:

ZARI - Marina Satti

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENb4LCeq9Lc

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NEWSFLASH:

One of interim Iranian President Mohammad first phone calls since ascending to the position was with the

In October 2022, Mokhaber went to to sell and to , reported Reuters.

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"Where they are being used is not the seller's issue," an diplomat said.

The responded to the death of said that he “knew President Raisi to be a reliable partner… who made an invaluable contribution to friendly relations between and

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The cooperation between and has been significantly strengthened with the war in Iran has supplied Russia with Shahed drones and also the technology to build its own drones.

Read our piece on drones:

https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/iran-shot-down-a-flight-to-kyiv-killing

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In Jan, and announced – after hours of talks between and the now-deceased President Raisi – that the two sides were on the verge of signing a new treaty that would formalize "military-technical cooperation" and the "unprecedented upswing" in relations between them.

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The two sides have been collaborating frequently, notably in the military sphere. The WaPo reported that Russian arms manufacturers met a large Iranian delegation in in 2023.

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