TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@social.cleverlibre.org
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian fascist invaders.
I am a 71 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
no, Donald Trump was not at Ground Zero on 9/11. just fucking stop it. https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/no-donald-trump-was-not-at-ground
The New York Times (NYT) reports that Russia appears to be defying sanctions and increasing its production of missiles, surpassing levels seen in 2022. In response to this situation, the United States is focusing on bolstering Ukrainian air defense capabilities.
It is noted that Russia may be obtaining scarce missile components through an extensive network of smuggling routes that pass through third countries like Armenia and Turkey. American officials are concerned that this increase in missile production could lead to new missile strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the fall and winter.
The article highlights the difficulty faced by Western countries in fully preventing sanctions evasion, mainly due to the nature of the goods involved. Russia is reportedly seeking commercialized chips that have a wide range of applications, not just in guided missiles, making it challenging for authorities to track and regulate the flow of these components.
The situation underscores the ongoing challenges in enforcing sanctions and controlling the proliferation of military equipment in conflict zones.
The large amphibious ship was destroyed completely
Another Russian 152-mm self-propelled gun "Msta-S", destroyed by a GMLRS strike.
📍Rayske (Novokakhov district), Left Bank
Good morning from Ukraine
https://t.me/WarriorsUkrainian/11084
Germany gives Ukraine more Marder armored fighting vehicles
These save lives
https://mil.in.ua/en/news/ukraine-receives-more-marder-infantry-fighting-vehicles-from-germany/
The missiles Ukraine is hoping for
https://t.me/liveukraine_media/13787
Finding a chair for a fat dictator whose people go hungry
https://t.me/United24media/13583
3 more children returned
https://t.me/United24media/13591
Germany has provided Ukraine with a substantial new package of military aid, which includes:
▫️20 Marder BMPs (infantry fighting vehicles) along with ammunition.
▫️1.5 million cartridges for firearms.
3,000 155-mm shells.
▫️2 Wisent 1 armored demining vehicles.
▫️A Satcom satellite communication surveillance system.
▫️20 reconnaissance UAVs RQ-35 Heidrun.
▫️2 mobile antenna systems.
▫️10 drone detection systems.
▫️1 tractor unit 8x8 HX81 and 4 semi-trailers.
▫️5 8x8 trucks and 9 cars.
▫️3 ambulances.
Good morning. 53⁰ and clear skies.
Goodnight. I might be a little slow getting out here in the morning. It will be 52⁰.
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☄️ From September 12 to 17, the inhabitants of the Earth will be able to see a comet that flies by once every 437 years.
Residents of the Northern Hemisphere will have a unique opportunity to see Comet Nishimura, which was discovered in August this year.
The comet will pass closest to the Sun on September 17 and will be at a distance of 33 million kilometers from it. The next time Nishimura can be seen will be in 2460.
Rest in Peace Farsh
https://t.me/WarriorsUkrainian/11072
A military base in Kent, UK, has reduced the number of training sessions for Ukrainian troops by 30% after local residents complained about noise during live-fire exercises - The Times.
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Powell, the base commander, explained that he wants to maintain strong relations with local residents who complain that the explosions make their windows rattle and their houses vibrate.
However, there are also those who are sympathetic to the exercise. June Beaumont, 80, who has lived a few meters from the military base for 35 years, emphasized that Ukrainians are defending their country, and it makes no sense to send people who are not trained to war.
"If you buy a house or move to a place next to a military camp, what do you expect? Silence?" she wonders.
@liveukraine_media
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian fascist invaders.
I am a 71 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
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