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The State Emergency Service employees rescued a dog that was trapped under the debris of a house in Chasovyi Yar, Donetsk Oblast, following a shelling. 📸 Diego Herrera

Recently, there has been much discussion among analysts and Ukrainians about the possibility of Russia launching a large-scale offensive. Some have suggested that Russia has amassed an army of up to 200,000, 500,000, or even millions of troops and equipment near the Ukrainian border. However, it is highly unlikely that such a large force could be mobilized and deployed without being noticed. Furthermore, the Russian mobilization capacity is not capable of accumulating such a large number of personnel in such a short time. The highest rate of mobilization was in October 2021, and the average monthly compensation for losses among Russians is currently at 50,000. This suggests that Rusia is preparing for offensive actions, but does not have the resources that many are suggesting. It is possible that the Russian Federation will attempt to launch an offensive, but it is likely to be unsuccessful due to a lack of equipment, artillery, supplies, and support.

The Ukrainian military have completed their training in the use of the Patriot air defense system ahead of schedule. They arrived at the Fort Sill military base in Oklahoma in mid-January, and the Pentagon had said that their training would last several months. However, according to the Ukrainian defense attache to the United States, Borys Kremenetsky, the timeframe was shortened due to the experience of the specialists sent for training. He stated that the specialists had experience with other air defense systems, so they did not need to be trained in the basic elements.

⚠️The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs has started to form assault brigades called the Offensive Guard, under the direction of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. These brigades are open to volunteers and are intended to strengthen the Defense Forces and liberate the territories of Ukraine that are currently under occupation.

⚠️The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs has started to form assault brigades called the Offensive Guard, under the direction of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. These brigades are open to volunteers and are intended to strengthen the Defense Forces and liberate the territories of Ukraine that are currently under occupation.

Polish President Duda declared during a visit to Riga on Thursday, February 2, that he is willing to take whatever measures necessary to prevent Russia from entering their country, even if it means constructing an "iron curtain to the heavens". He also stated that Russia can keep their "Russian world" if they wish, but that Poland does not want any part of it.

The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Lubinets has reported that kidnappers are abducting Ukrainian children and filming them in sexual videos. Prices for these videos can reach hundreds of thousands of rubles, with one example being 250 thousand rubles (130 thousand UAH) for a boy who is about to start school. The correspondence states that the children have no relatives and are from Ukraine. There is no excuse for this kind of behavior and every kidnapper will be held accountable.

In Kyiv, mysterious underground passages were discovered during repair and restoration work on the grounds of the National Conservation Area St. Sophia of Kyiv. These passages are believed to lead to St. Sophia Cathedral, however, there is very little known about them in the historical record. (Photo: Vadym Kyrylenko).

Borys Kremenetskyi, Ukraine's Defense Attaché to the United States, stated that Ukrainian military personnel will be able to use the Patriot air defense system within a few weeks, without specifying an exact timeframe. At present, around 100 Ukrainian servicemen are being trained on the Patriot system in the United States.

⚠️The Kherson Regional Blood Service Center is urgently requesting donors of all blood types to help those who are seriously ill or injured due to shelling. Donations can be made between 8:30am and 12pm at the following address: Mykolaivske Highway, 7.

The Czech President Petr Pavel has stated that the West should provide Ukraine with all types of weapons, excluding nuclear ones.

'They're not taking my gas stove': Joe Manchin and Ted Cruz sponsor bill to protect open-flame appliances - Alternet.org https://www.alternet.org/not-taking-my-gas-stove/

The Ukrainian An-225 Mriya airplane, a legendary aircraft, will be featured in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This was announced during the presentation of the simulator's seasonal updates. The aircraft will be available for purchase for $19.99, and all proceeds will be donated to Antonov to help restore the real Mriya. The AN-225 will be available on February 27, which marks the anniversary of its destruction during the Russian invasion. Xbox users will be able to become virtual pilots of Mriya on March 14. Additionally, the simulator will feature another Ukrainian aircraft from Antonov, the An-2.

A domestic cat in Kyiv was found to have rabies after a woman picked it up off the street and brought it home. The cat displayed signs of aggression, refused food and water, and eventually died. It is reported that the cat did not bite anyone, according to the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

Hooray!

Sixteen children from the Kherson region who had been abducted by Russians during the occupation were returned home. The youngest of them was only eight years old. This operation was referred to as 'rehabilitation' by the people of the region.

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George Santos melts down on live television - Palmer Report https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/george-santos-melts-down-on-live-television/48798/