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
Ukrainian State Enterprise "Antonov" is set to manufacture French Aarok UAVs, as reported by La Tribune. The French company Turgis & Gaillard has signed an agreement with "Antonov" for the local production of UAVs based on the Aarok MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone.
This agreement was finalized during the visit of French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu to Kyiv last week. The Aarok drone, showcased at the Paris Air Show in June, is touted as France's largest strike-reconnaissance drone to date.
The Aarok UAV is capable of performing both reconnaissance and strike missions. Its primary armament includes the AASM Hammer high-precision air-to-ground munition, featuring warheads ranging from 125 to 1,000 kg and a reach of 35 km.
A notable feature of the Aarok drone is its stable and robust chassis, enabling it to be deployed in field conditions without the need for specialized infrastructure.
Furthermore, Defense Express, a specialized publication, highlights that a smaller and more cost-effective version of the drone will be produced specifically for Ukraine, although specific details about its characteristics have not been disclosed at this time.
The Armed Forces destroyed the Russian RB-301B Borysoglibsk-2 automated radio electronic suppression system in the Novopetrykivka district of the Donetsk region
During the war, this is the first documented case of the destruction of "Borysoglibsk". Earlier, Ukrainian troops managed to capture the same trophy.
Currently, the Armed Forces are actively working against Russian electronic warfare systems, and this indirectly confirms the fact that Ukrainian drones encounter fewer obstacles on their way and can reach the deep rear of the Russian Federation.
These are large heavyweight drones.
https://mil.in.ua/en/news/antonov-will-be-producing-an-aarok-heavy-reconnaissance-and-combat-drone/
France is giving six more CAESARs to Ukraine
https://mil.in.ua/en/news/france-to-hand-over-six-more-caesar-self-propelled-howitzers-to-ukraine/
MODERN HEROES OF UKRAINE - CONTINUATION OF THE HEROISM OF THE UKRAINIAN COSSACKS
The modern heroism of Ukrainian soldiers in battles with Moscow mercenaries has a blood and spiritual connection with the heroism of the Ukrainian Cossack army, which for centuries heroically defended Ukraine from the attacks of the Moscow horde.
This is what inspired the famous Zaporozhian artist Kostyantyn Rotan to create a heroic diptych on which the line between the ages and the present is allegedly erased.
Looking into the faces of the Cossacks, depicted in full historical correspondence to the details of clothing, weapons, and natural surroundings, you see definitely heroic leaders of the times of the Cossacks. You see Courage, Honor, Courage. Insurmountable Will to Victory.
(c) Boris Kutovy.
All three key Black Sea ports in Ukraine have resumed receiving ships, as reported by Bloomberg.
Additionally, the fact that international insurance companies are restoring coverage of insurance risks is an encouraging sign for trade and shipping in the region.
Furthermore, the development of the corridor by Ukraine, following Russia's refusal to renew the grain agreement, demonstrates the country's proactive approach to ensuring the continuity of its trade operations.
🇦🇲 The Armenian Parliament has ratified the Rome Statute, committing to implement the decisions of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Previously, Prime Minister Pashinyan expressed this intention, highlighting that relying solely on the CSTO and the partnership with Russia is insufficient for ensuring security. Moscow viewed this decision as unfriendly.
As a result, there is now a possibility that if President Putin were to visit Armenia, he could potentially be subject to detainment under the ICC's jurisdiction.
Norway has joined the 11th package of EU sanctions against Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway has announced that these new restrictions against Russia include additional bans on transit through Russia for goods that could contribute to the Russian defense sector's development and enhance its technological potential, along with goods applicable to the aerospace industry.
Furthermore, as part of these sanctions, Norway is prohibiting trucks with trailers and semi-trailers registered in Russia from passing through its territory.
It's worth noting that Norway has introduced sanctions with some exceptions, such as the prohibition of tankers involved in oil transshipment from Russian vessels from entering EU ports when there is reason to believe they are involved in the violation of the ban on importing Russian oil into the EU. Norway's Foreign Ministry is still considering the best way to implement this specific ban.
Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania have reached an agreement to establish a "green corridor" for the transit of Ukrainian grain to the port of Klaipeda, as reported by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy.
Under this agreement, veterinary, sanitary, and phytosanitary controls for all agricultural cargo heading to the port of Klaipeda in Lithuania will be shifted from the Ukrainian-Polish border to the port itself. This move is expected to expedite the transit process through Poland.
The agreement was made during an online meeting involving Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Mykola Solskyi, Poland's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Robert Telus, and Lithuania's Minister of Agriculture, Kästutis Navickas. Both Poland and Lithuania expressed their support for this control mechanism, considering it a constructive step by Ukraine.
Australian metal 3D printers and training in using them.
The Ukrainian national team will not participate in the Youth World Judo Championship in Portugal due to the inclusion of Russian athletes in the tournament under neutral status.
According to Mykhailo Koshlyak, the president of the Judo Federation of Ukraine, one of the Russian participants allowed into the competition is an active-duty military serviceman. Koshlyak expressed his concerns, stating that while judo promotes respect for opponents and encourages this on the tatami, in the current context, such respect seems impossible.
Koshlyak also emphasized that the concept of "neutral" athletes appears questionable, as the international community generally recognizes that athletes from a country involved in a conflict in the heart of Europe are seeking "neutrality" as a guise.
A dog welcomes home his friend.
https://t.me/United24media/14131
In a rather bizarre twist, Russia is accusing its own military of being the Resistance which has been using UAVs against military targets
https://t.me/liveukraine_media/14350
The full-fledged operation of Ukrainian ports is a guarantee of free access of Ukrainian producers to world markets, — the member of the Finance Committee Oleksii Leonov
🔹 Today, the entire Ukrainian port cluster is dealing with the most important issues for Ukraine: preserving jobs at enterprises, foreign currency and tax revenues to the budget, which directly affects the stability of the hryvnia and the entire domestic economy.
💬Due to the full-scale russian aggression, ten out of thirteen ports of our country were blocked. And despite the war and shelling, over the past 15 months, private companies have invested almost $100 million in this region to develop port infrastructure. In addition, the Government has financed dredging works, and in the future the Ministry of Infrastructure plans to increase the capacity of Ukrainian ports on the Danube by 1.7 times, the parliamentarian said.
A train ran over an armored vehicle in Russia. The train won.
🇺🇦 Despite russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, agrarians continue to work to ensure food security, the Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy informs:
🔹 In the last week of September, Ukrainian farmers harvested an additional 4 million tons of grains and oilseeds.
🔹 As of the end of September, Ukrainian farmers have harvested 41.7 million tons of new crops: 30.5 mln tons of grains and 11.2 mln tons of oilseeds.
🔹Grain and pulses were harvested on an area of 6,972 thou hectares with a yield of 43.7 c/ha, including:
🔸wheat was harvested on 4 693 thou hectares;
🔸barley was harvested on 1 504 thou hectares;
🔸peas threshed on 154.4 thou hectares;
🔸corn was harvested on 146.5 thou hectares;
🔸buckwheat threshed on 109.4 thou hectares;
🔸millet threshed on 64.2 thou hectares;
🔸other grains and legumes threshed on 300 thou hectares.
🇺🇦🇺🇦 Rest in Peace Vladyslav 🇺🇦🇺🇦
🕯 9:00 - minute of silence
Vladyslav Kolac died on June 20, 2023 in Luhansk region.
He was 20 years old. Lived in Sumy Oblast. Acquired the profession of auto mechanic, category "C" driver.
He was interested in information technology, professional archery. He wanted to travel, was interested in military affairs and dreamed of building a career in the army.
Completed military service. In 2021, the boy performed combat tasks on the territory of the OOS.
During the full-scale Russian invasion, Vladyslav continued his contract service in the ranks of the National Guard of Ukraine. Was a machine gunner.
💭 "Vlad will remain for us a bright, kind, strong person and a worthy defender of our country," said Veronika Kysilyova, a classmate and close friend of the deceased.
The soldier is survived by his parents, brothers, other relatives, friends and relatives.
An FSB agent was detained in Kiev for trying to join the Drone Army school.
The FSB agent collected intelligence information about the special forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the SBU, and also tried to enroll in one of the Kyiv schools of the Drone Army. After enrolling in the institution, he had to establish the locations of the Defense Forces training grounds, where cadets are taught to control attack and reconnaissance drones.
As the SBU reported, the occupiers then wanted to carry out targeted air attacks on these objects.
In addition, the attacker walked around the streets of Kyiv and recorded the locations of Ukrainian defenders in the city. While photographing one of the military units, he was detained.
What is known about the agent:
▪️A 49-year-old entrepreneur from Kyiv was recruited remotely two months ago;
▪️he came to the attention of the FSB because of his anti-Ukrainian messages on social networks;
▪️communication was carried out through an anonymous chat in the messenger.
The Kiev resident faces life imprisonment.
📷SBU
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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