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When might Ukraine run out of artillery and how many rounds can the US give to Ukraine? - Binkov's Battlegrounds
[YouTube] This video analyses the US 155mm artillery round stocks, Ukraine's expenditure of said rounds and works out the timetables which show when might Ukraine start running out of said artillery rounds in the war.
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Ukraine 'blows up Russian oil depot 190 miles from Moscow in drone strike' hours after Putin's forces launched barrage of 90 missiles
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Counterpunch?
  • The 4am attack is reported to have taken place in the settlement of Stalnoi Kon

  • One account said alleged strike 190 miles from Moscow left a crater 12ft deep

  • Ukrainian official Anton Geraschenko posted an image of the facility in flames

  • Pictures later showed significant damage to the oil storage complex

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#1  More like poked a hole in one tank and set it alight.
Posted by: DarthVader || 11/16/2022 10:11 Comments || Top||

#2  Clearly it was some local boys.
Posted by: Skidmark || 11/16/2022 23:56 Comments || Top||


Russian colonel involved in Putin's mobilisation campaign is found shot dead in mysterious circumstances in his office at prestigious military school
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]
  • Colonel Vadim Boyko was found with 'multiple bullet wounds' inside his office

  • 44-year-old's body found in Makarov Pacific Higher Naval School in Vladivostok

  • Initial reports said that suicide was suspected but five shots were heard and there was no suicide note
Or gun found?

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#1  Colonel Boyko did not kill himself.
Posted by: DarthVader || 11/16/2022 15:08 Comments || Top||

#2  Ima thinkin that this is their version of Arkancide.
Posted by: illeagle || 11/16/2022 15:33 Comments || Top||

#3  This happens when you work in a windowless office.
Posted by: European Conservative || 11/16/2022 17:04 Comments || Top||

#4  LOL You've been very witty lately, EC. Glad to have you around.
Posted by: Matt || 11/16/2022 17:34 Comments || Top||

#5  Ref #3: Ha, you just gave yourself away EC :-)
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Fire at Podolsky Mechanical Plant (Manufacturer of Missile Components) in Moscow-Suchomimus
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In the morning, Russia shelled the Sumy region, in the Luhansk direction, defenders repelled attacks near Novoselivskyi
[LB] During the evening, night and morning, the enemy also fought in the Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Donetsk regions.

by Iryna Lysohor


The night was relatively calm in Volyn, Zakarpattia, Rivne Oblast, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odesa, Kirovohrad, Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi, Ternopil Oblasts, Poltava Oblast, Vinnytsia, Lviv Oblast, Cherkasy Oblast, Zhytomyr Oblast, Chernihiv Oblast and Kyiv Oblast.

Yesterday evening, the Russians opened fire from machine guns along the border of the Znob-Novgorod community of the Sumy region. There were 22 shots in total. No victims. In the morning, the Russian military shelled the Khotyn community with mortars. No consequences. In the morning, the enemy also fired mortars at the border village of the Bilopol community. At the moment, it is known about the damaged electric poles, the garage and the barn. Detailed data on the consequences are being clarified.

Over the past day, 143 enemy shells, mines and rockets exploded on the border of the Sumy region. Houses have been destroyed and local residents have been injured, according to a report from OVA about the situation as of 9 a.m.

Over the past day, the occupiers shelled civilian infrastructure in the Zaporizhia region in the area of ​​the settlements of Novodanilivka, Shcherbaki, Mala Tokmachka, Malynivka, Zaliznychne, Stepnohirsk, Biloghira, Dorozhyanka, Temyrivka, Olhivska, Novodanilivka, Poltavka, Novoandriivka, Charivne, Novoivanivka, Gulyaipole, Mali Shcherbaki.

A total of 23 reports were received about the destruction of houses (apartments) of citizens and infrastructure objects as a result of shelling by the occupiers. Detailed information on the consequences is being clarified. During the past day, the civilian population was evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory.

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the Russians once again kept the Nikopol district under tension. The Marganetska, Nikopolska and Chervonogrigorivska communities were shelled from "Grady" and heavy artillery. There were no casualties. In Nikopol, a private enterprise, several private houses and high-rise buildings were damaged. Broken power lines, mutilated gas pipeline. Several farm buildings were destroyed. Details regarding the consequences of the shelling are still being clarified.

In the Kharkiv region, during the past day, the enemy continued to terrorize the civilian population with shelling at points located near the contact line and the Russian border.In the village As a result of shelling, several private households were damaged in Vovchanski Khutory of Chuguyiv district. In the village Boldyrivka, Kupyan district, warehouses with grain burned due to shelling. Three people were injured in the Kupyan district. Pyrotechnicians of the State Emergency Service continue demining the territory of the region.

A total of 141 explosive objects were neutralized during the day. Mine danger in the region is still very high. Yesterday, three railway workers were detonated by a mine near the Tsupivka railway station on the territory of the Dergachiv community of the Kharkiv district. They are hospitalized with injuries, doctors assess their condition as moderate. In addition, in the area of ​​the village of Bezruky yesterday afternoon, a car "Kharkivoblenergo" was blown up by a mine, an electrician was injured. His condition is average.

In the direction of Luhansk, last day's Russian attacks were repulsed from Novoselivsk. Over the past day, the Russians opened fire on Makiivka, Nevsky, Novoselivska, Ploschanka and Stelmakhivka in the Kupyansk and Lymansk directions from tanks, mortars, barrel and jet artillery. In total, the enemy hit the positions of the Luhansk region defenders with 21 artillery pieces. Attacked from the air once.

At present, it is known about the losses of the enemy after hitting the location of the Russians in Miluvatka near Svatov. The headquarters of the unit of the Russian occupation forces was destroyed, 30 people died and more than 20 were injured.

In the Donetsk region, last night there were rocket attacks on Vugledar and Pavlivka. At night - shelling of the outskirts of Marinska, Toretska, Ocheretynska communities. This morning, there was a massive shelling of Avdiyivka, the central part of the city, hitting the area of ​​Tsentralny Ave. and the market. There was no information about injured civilians. The data is being verified. Along the line of defense around the city, shelling continued almost all night.

In the morning - activation of assault operations in the directions of Krasnohorivka, Vesely, Promka with the use of tanks and BMP. Over the past day in the region: one dead, one wounded civilian.

In the Mykolaiv region, the enemy attacked the port territory of the Kutsurub community with anti-aircraft missiles last night. There were no damages or injuries. Also, as reported by OK "South", yesterday from the Kinburn spit, the enemy from the "Grad" anti-aircraft missile system tried to attack Ochakiv. The strikes were on the water area and piers. No casualties.

In the Kherson region, according to the information of OK "South", our missile and artillery units worked on the deployment of enemy units, places of concentration of weapons and equipment, warehouse with ammunition in Oleshki . The destruction of the S-300 launcher, the Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile system and three units of armored vehicles was also confirmed there. Data on other enemy losses are being clarified. The areas of Dudchany, Zolota Balka, Mykolaivka, Mylove, Chornobayivka, Odradokamyanka and Tomarine settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar shelling.

As a result of mortar shelling in Novooleksandrivka of Beryslav district last night, a local resident was injured and several residential buildings were damaged. Restoration of electricity supply and communication lines in the liberated territory of Kherson region is underway. Assistance points will gradually appear. Neighboring regions also help. A 55-meter flagpole was erected in Kherson and the Ukrainian flag was raised.

We will remind, the head of Mykolaiv OVA Vitaly Kim reminded about the prohibition of trips to de-occupied settlements before the liberation is officially confirmed by the defense forces of Ukraine. Such information can be a component of hostile information and psychological operations.

​At night, the occupiers shelled separate sections of the front in Donetsk region

[LB] There was no information about the dead civilians.

by Iryna Gamalii


The night in the Donetsk region passed relatively calmly, but the Russians continued to shoot at civilians in some areas of the front.

Pavlo Kyrylenko, the head of the Donetsk OVA, reported this in Telegram .

According to his information, an airstrike and intensive shelling of Vugledar were recorded in the Volnovasky direction. Pavlivka and Prechistivka also came under fire on the territory of the community.

In the Donetsk direction, there were isolated flights over the old and central parts of Avdiivka at night, and in the morning the city was subjected to massive artillery shelling in the center.

On the Horlivskyi direction, it was loud in the vicinity of Toretska, Svitlodarska and Soledarska communities.

According to preliminary information, there are no civilian casualties.

We will remind you that on Monday, November 14, the Russian military killed one civilian resident of the Donetsk region - in Severny. Another person was injured.
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Chronology of the war in Ukraine: Tuesday, November 15 (updated)
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Vesti] November 15 is the 265th day of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Briefly about the main thing that is happening in the country on this day, about the situation in the regions, the exchange of prisoners, as well as all the relevant information from key departments - online Vesti.ua .

07:00 . The main thing from the morning summary of the General Staff:

During the day, the Russians launched four missile and 23 air strikes, carried out more than 70 attacks from the MLRS.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled attacks in areas of settlements: Novoselovskoe, Luhansk region; Belogorovka, Bakhmut, Bakhmutskoe, Vremovka, Krasnogorovka, Maryinka, Novokalinovo, Novomikhailovka, Pervomayskoye, Donetsk region.

Aviation of the Defense Forces of Ukraine inflicted 21 strikes on the enemy. Under the defeat were 18 areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment, three positions of the air defense systems of the Russians.

During the day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 2 Orlan-type UAVs.
The missile and artillery units of the Defense Forces hit: 3 command posts, 19 areas of concentration of manpower, weapons and military equipment, an air defense position, two ammunition dumps of the Russian military.

08:00 . President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke at the G20 summit. The main thing:

listed the conditions for ending the war:

1) that Russia recognize the territorial integrity of Ukraine;
2) withdrew its troops from all currently occupied territories;
3) paid compensation for the damage caused;

said that Ukraine would not agree to the new "Minsk agreements" because this would only give Russia time to regroup and strengthen the army for a new attack;

called for the organization of an international conference in order to "fix a key element of the post-war security architecture" and prevent a recurrence of Russian aggression;

presented Ukraine's proposals guaranteeing peace: radiation, nuclear, food and energy security, the release of all prisoners and deportees, the implementation of the UN Charter and the restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the world order, the withdrawal of Russian troops and the cessation of hostilities, counteracting ecocide, preventing escalation, fixing the end wars;

called on the G20 to exclude the Russian Federation from its membership ;
called for an exchange of prisoners according to the "all for all" formula , including civilians who were transferred to the territory of the Russian Federation.

Zaporozhye region. In Melitopol, a strong explosion sounded in the area where the Russian army was concentrated. The blast wave in a neighboring house knocked out glass up to the 4th floor.

09:00 . Dnepropetrovsk region. More than 60 shells were fired at the Marganets and Krasnogrigoryevsk communities of the Nikopol region. In Nikopol, they got into multi-storey and private houses, as well as into a commercial enterprise. Power lines and gas pipelines were damaged. There were no casualties.

Zaporozhye region. four missile strikes (presumably by S-300 missiles) were carried out on the suburbs of Zaporozhye. No casualties or damage were found.

Mykolaiv region. A passenger train arrived in Nikolaev for the first time since February 24. Were 50 people from Kyiv.

Lugansk region. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the headquarters of a division of Russian troops in Milovatka , the General Staff reported. It is known about 30 dead and more than 20 wounded Russian soldiers.

10:00 am . Crimea. There is a gradual resumption of road transport through the Kerch bridge. Drivers of cars receive permission to drive through it after a thorough check. The rest of the transport communication is carried out through ferry crossings.

11:00 am . Zaporozhye region. The explosion in Melitopol turned out to be an attempt on the life of Dmitry Trukhin, right at the entrance of the house, according to Mayor Ivan Fedorov. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

11:30 am . Lugansk region. The front line is approaching major cities, said the head of the OVA, Sergei Gaidai. Residents of large cities of the Luhansk region "already hear the advancement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine."

13:00 . Kherson region. In Nova Kakhovka, a curfew is introduced from 19:00 to 06:00, local so-called "authorities" report.

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Ukrainian Perspective: Invasion of Ukraine: November 15th, 2022
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited
[Korrespondent] 23:21 Warsaw is checking whether it is necessary to activate the 4th article of NATO, said the representative of the Polish government, Piotr Muller. Article 4 states that the Parties "will hold joint consultations when, in the opinion of either of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened."

23:10 The Latvian government will hold an emergency meeting on November 16 to "hear reports on the security situation in the region and be ready for further actions."

22:59 NATO stated that they are studying reports of the alleged fall of two Russian missiles in Poland and are coordinating their position with it.

22:54 According to Polish and American media, in the Polish village of Przewoduv near the Ukrainian border, two rockets fell and hit grain dryers. Two people have even been reported dead. The situation is developing rapidly, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki urgently convened the Committee of the Council of Ministers on National Security and Defense. The Polish side has not yet officially confirmed that the incident is connected with Russia. About what is known at the moment - in the material Start of the Third World War?

22:48 Biden asked Congress to provide $37.7 billion in emergency assistance to Ukraine in connection with the exhaustion of already approved spending under the interim budget, AP reports.

22:45 Zelnsky said that today, in particular, NASAMS systems worked well: out of ten launches, ten hits.

22:36 Executed member of the PMC Wagner Yevgeny Nuzhin, who had previously surrendered to Ukrainian captivity and criticized Prigozhin, voluntarily agreed to go to Russia during the exchange of prisoners, Podolyak said on Rain. According to him, Nuzhin went through the official exchange procedure, that is, he voluntarily signed an agreement to the exchange, although he could refuse. Podolyak also denied the information that Nuzhin was exchanged for 20 Ukrainians. He noted that within the framework of this exchange, Ukraine received 47 prisoners of war, and Russia received "a certain number" of its own.

22:14 The head of the Slovak Defense Ministry, Yaroslav Nagy, said that "Russia's recklessness is getting out of control."

22:07 Zelensky said in an evening video message that Russian missiles had hit Poland: "Today something happened that we have long warned about. Terror is not limited to our state borders. Russian missiles hit Poland. How many times has Ukraine said that our It's only a matter of time before Russia's terror goes further The longer Russia feels impunity, the more threats there will be for anyone Russian missiles can reach. "This is a very significant escalation. We must act."

The President also addressed the citizens of Poland: “Ukraine will always support you. Terror will not break free people. Victory is possible when there is no fear. .

22:01 U.S. will continue to support Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing aggression for as long as it takes, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said: "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again showed leadership today and made it clear that he is ready for diplomacy to end the war that Russia unleashed justly... These attacks will not break the freedom of Ukraine. We will be with Ukraine for as long as it takes."

21:59 Russia again responds to defeats at the front with terrorist shelling of peaceful Ukrainian cities. The main goal of the invaders, as before, is the energy infrastructure. As a result of the shelling, 15 objects were damaged, and 7 million Ukrainians were left without electricity. More details - in the material The most massive shelling .

21:55 The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated that the statements of the Polish media and officials about the fall of Russian missiles in the area of ​​​​the settlement of Przewoduv is "a deliberate provocation in order to escalate the situation." Moscow claims that no strikes were made against targets near the Ukrainian-Polish state border by Russian means of destruction.

21:51 Zelensky said that during a conversation with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, he discussed a new wave of Russian missile terror: "This act of genocide of Ukrainians in response to my peace plan is a cynical slap in the face of the G20 and the whole world. I thank Sweden for the new defense aid package for Ukraine We strengthen our cooperation further."

21:48 Kuleba called on the G20 to take a principled reaction to Russian shelling: "Russia is hitting peaceful Ukrainian cities with deadly missiles, destroying residential buildings and energy infrastructure. I expect a principled reaction from the G20 summit. And please, no" calls to both sides "Side for the people, not the war criminals."

21:43 The Estonian and Latvian Foreign Ministries expressed their full solidarity with Poland in connection with the likely hit by Russian missiles and declared their readiness to support any action that Warsaw deems appropriate.

21:37 The United States is aware of media reports about Russian missiles that allegedly hit Poland, but have not yet been confirmed, Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said.

21:26 As a result of today's rocket attack by Russians in Ukraine, one person died and six were injured, Interior Minister Denis Monastyrsky said: "We recorded one dead in Kiev and six injured: three in Kiev and three more in another settlement. But finally it's too early to talk about the number of wounded. I think that in the morning there will be more accurate information." The minister added that as a result of the shelling, about 30 objects were damaged - these are both residential buildings and critical infrastructure facilities.

21:14 Transneft said that Ukraine had notified it of the suspension of oil pumping through the Druzhba pipeline in the direction of Hungary due to a voltage drop. The Hungarian MOL said it was monitoring the situation at Druzhba, and Prime Minister Orban was convening a security council tonight because of the shutdown of the oil pipeline.

21:06 Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki urgently convened a meeting of the Committee on National Security and Defense. Polish media suggest that the reason for this could be an explosion on a farm in the Lublin Voivodeship bordering Ukraine, where Russian missiles allegedly hit, killing two people. The Associated Press reported, citing a US intelligence official, that Russian missiles did cross Polish territory, killing two people.

20:57 Since the beginning of November, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated 5,000 square meters in the south. km and 200 settlements , Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar said: "Now the defense forces are advancing in several directions gradually. This can be said about the Kharkiv region, Luhansk and the south. In November, about five thousand square kilometers and about 200 settlements were liberated in the south."

According to Malyar, the fiercest battles continue in the Donetsk region, where several dozen enemy attacks take place every day: “At the same time, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are very confident in defending the borders. That is, the enemy does not advance a single centimeter. the price is very high, but the enemy is not advancing."

20:34 Russians today attacked high-voltage substations and thermal power plants in Ukraine. In the central and eastern regions, emergency shutdown schedules are involved. In Kyiv - special schedules for emergency shutdowns. Blackouts are observed in almost all regions, Shmyhal said.

20:13 In Krivoy Rog, all 566 miners who were underground after rocket attacks were raised to the surface. The operation to rescue them lasted almost four hours, said Alexander Vilkul, head of the city military administration.

19:50 Lavrov today left the G20 summit in Bali before the massive shelling of Ukraine began. Russian media reported that the final declaration will be approved tomorrow following the results of the meeting on digitalization, the Russian Federation will be presented by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.

19:47 Podolyak called today's attack by the Russian Federation a humiliation of all who propose negotiations: "The massive shelling of Ukrainian cities during the G20 is Russia's humiliation of all the leaders who supported the idea of ​​a" dialogue "with the aggressor. Remember: the Russian Federation does not offer negotiations, but puts forward territorial ultimatums. Any flirting with terrorists always ends with a rocket in a residential building."

19:44 The air force today shot down 73 cruise missiles out of more than 90 fired by the Russians, as well as ten Shahed-136/131 drones. The Russians used 14 Tu-95 strategic missile carriers, ships of the Black Sea Fleet and Iranian kamikaze drones to attack. In total, about 70 air-launched Kh-101 / Kh-555 cruise missiles were fired from the north of the Caspian Sea and from the Volgodonsk region of the Rostov Region, as well as about 20 sea-based Caliber missiles from the Black Sea and ten kamikaze drones.

19:29 Russian missiles hit 15 energy infrastructure facilities today. In total, the enemy fired more than 90 missiles at Ukraine, of which 70 were shot down, the President's Office reported.

19:27 Today, in the Kiev region, air defense units shot down 18 missiles out of 21, said the head of the Kiev city military administration, Sergei Popko.

19:22 In Krivoy Rog, two missiles were shot down by air defense, three hit an energy infrastructure facility, which was actually destroyed, a large-scale fire broke out, said the head of the military administration Alexander Vilkul. Several districts of the city were left without electricity, in part of the Ternovsky district, the work of boiler houses was stopped. There is also low water pressure in some areas.

Under the ground during the explosions in four mines were 566 miners, a rescue operation is underway, 457 people have already been brought to the surface. In general, the situation in the city is very difficult, all emergency, utility and rescue services are working.

19:16 NATO has already trained tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops, Stoltenberg said: "I welcome the efforts of the EU, they will complement the efforts of NATO allies, which have been underway for several years. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops have already been trained by NATO allies."

19:12 The head of the Kiev OVA Oleksiy Kuleba said that there were hits in the region, the situation with the power supply is critical, almost half of the Kiev region is without electricity. At the same time, all hospitals and critical infrastructure facilities are working - they have alternative power sources. There are communication problems, local residents are advised to use national roaming.

19:07 Speaker of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuri Ignat said that the Russians are now shooting less Caliber from the Black Sea. The bulk of the missiles were fired from strategic aviation aircraft - these are TU-95, TU-160 bombers from the Caspian Sea region and from the Volgodonsk region of the Rostov region.

19:05 Kiev State Administration warns that electric sirens do not work when the light is turned off. You can follow the messages about the air raid alert and the all-clear in the Kyiv Digital application and in the Telegram channel of the Kyiv City State Administration, as well as using conventional radios.

19:04 Today's shelling by the Russians of the Ukrainian energy system has become the most massive since the beginning of the war, Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said. According to him, this attack can affect not only the energy system of Ukraine, but also the energy systems of some neighboring countries. The entire Ukrainian energy system was under attack: both generation facilities and the power transmission system. Emergency shutdowns have been introduced.

18:53 In the Kremennaya Lugansk region, as a result of a Ukrainian strike, the Russians lost control of individual units. The personnel of these units are planning to escape from their lines and retreat to the city, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in an evening summary. And in Kadievka, the invaders go from house to house and carry out forced mobilization of the local population. In some areas of the Lugansk region, cases of extortion of funds for exemption from mobilization are recorded. So, in the Starobelsky district, up to 15 thousand dollars are asked for this "service".

Meanwhile, in the Skadovsky and Genichesk districts, separate occupation units are leaving the settlements and leaving in the direction of the Crimea.

18:40 The head of the Nikolaev OVA Vitaly Kim reported that over the past day (as of 18:00) for the first time since July 6, there were no attacks in the entire region.

18:34 The Belgorod governor announced the shelling of the city of Shebekino, according to preliminary information, there are two dead and three injured.

18:30 Conservative groups call on the current US Congress, which sits until January, not to accept aid to Ukraine. "Any new aid package for Ukraine must be carefully discussed, studied and voted on by the 118th Congress," the letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said.

18:26 The United States strongly condemns Russia's latest missile strikes on Ukraine, Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. He assured that the US and its allies will continue to provide Ukraine with what it needs to defend itself and will support Kyiv for as long as it takes.

18:24 The air raid ended, it lasted about four hours.

18:23 In Vinnitsa, one of the water pumping stations is de-energized, the regional water utility reported. All residents of the city are urged to urgently take care of the supply of water.

18:21 About 90% of the Ternopil region was left without power supply, said the head of the OVA Volodymyr Trush. He warned that there could also be communication problems.

18:14 The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation announced that all "fascist elements" were taken out of Kherson, courts will begin in the near future, including those for war crimes.

18:09 In Lviv, 80% of the inhabitants were left without electricity. Due to the lack of electricity, the supply of heat and hot water has been temporarily suspended. Public utilities are running diesel generators, Mayor Andrei Sadovy said. As a result of rocket attacks, one person was injured. Trams and trolleybuses do not run in the city, restoration work will begin after the alarm is lifted. Cars with loudspeakers will announce the cancellation of the alarm in the city.

18:01 The State Emergency Service of Kiev reported that a rocket that fell on a residential building in the Pechersk district was shot down by air defense. All residents of this house were evacuated, one victim is known. In total, rockets fell in three places in Kyiv. Another rocket was also shot down in the Pechersky district, hitting a residential multi-storey building, but no one was injured there. The third rocket was shot down in the Obolonsky district and fell on the territory of the unfinished plant.

17:57 Russians lose up to a battalion every day in round-the-clock assaults on Avdiivka and Bakhmut, said Sergey Cherevaty, spokesman for the Eastern Group of Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to him, it will not be easy for the invaders to transfer the released troops from the Kherson region, also because the Armed Forces of Ukraine will actively interfere with this. "The intensity of the attacks is leveled by our fire and the quality of our defense. For any normal army in the world, they are already suffering critical losses, the enemy can lose up to a battalion every day," Cherevaty added.

17:51 Zelensky recorded a short video message in which he stated that 85 missile strikes were carried out on the territory of Ukraine today, mainly on energy facilities, and 20 more are expected.

17:48 Ukrzaliznytsia announced a delay in a number of flights due to a lack of voltage in the contact network and a large-scale air alert. Three trains will be delayed for 30-40 minutes, several more - for an indefinite time.

17:42 The reason for the blackouts in Moldova was the rocket attacks by Russia on Ukrainian critical infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister Andrej Spinu said: "As a result of Russia's shelling of the Ukrainian energy system, one of the power lines was automatically disconnected during the last hour, which ensures the transmission of electricity to our country (automatic frequency load shedding) This resulted in massive power outages across the country."

17:31 Against the backdrop of missile attacks on Ukraine, power outages are observed in Moldova, especially in areas close to Transnistria. The Vulcanesti-Isaccea line, through which Moldova receives electricity from Romania, has been disconnected, local media report.

17:28 Kyivstar warned that communication may be lost in some places due to power outages.

17:26 The Ivano-Frankivsk region is partially without power, said the head of the OVA, Svetlana Onishchuk.

17:24 Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hustra, who arrived in Kiev on November 15 and is in hiding, said that there can be only one answer to massive missile strikes - continue to support Ukraine. He stressed that it is important to pay attention to what "Russia is doing, not what it says."

17:22 Russia fired about 100 X-101 and X-555 missiles across Ukraine today. About 80 have been produced, another 20 are flying, said Yury Ignat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to him, today's massive attack exceeded the number of missiles fired at Ukraine on October 10 - then there were 84.

17:19 A Russian rocket hit the house of civilians in one of the districts of the Kiev region, said the head of the regional police Andrey Nebytov. According to preliminary data, people were not injured. In total, ten houses were damaged in the region.

17:18 In Lviv, mobile operators have limited the operation of some services in order to save electricity so that they can make calls, Mayor Andriy Sadovy said.

17:16 In Odessa and some districts of the region there is no electricity, said the head of the OVA Maxim Marchenko.

17:09 Kuleba, after another missile attack, urged to stop offering Ukraine to agree to negotiations: “Russian missiles are killing people and destroying infrastructure throughout Ukraine right now. This is what Russia says about peace talks. Stop suggesting Ukraine accept Russian ultimatums! This terror can be stopped only by the strength of our weapons and principles."

17:07 In Ternopil, there are power outages, emergency blackouts have been introduced, mobile communications may disappear, Mayor Sergei Nadal said.

17:05 In Kiev, in Pechersk, in one of the houses where the rocket hit, rescuers found the body of one deceased, search and rescue work continues, Klitschko said.

17:02 Special emergency shutdown schedules have been introduced in Kyiv, Ukrenergo reported.

17:00 The President's Office announced a critical situation after another planned strike by the Russian Federation on energy infrastructure facilities. Most hits were recorded in the center and north of the country. The situation in the capital is extremely difficult, emergency blackouts have begun, and stabilization shutdown schedules do not work. Ukrainians are asked to consume electricity moderately.

16:56 The occupiers attacked energy infrastructure facilities in the Kropyvnytskyi district, said the head of the Kirovohrad OVA Andriy Raykovich.

16:49 Due to a massive missile attack, by order of Ukrenergo, power engineers began emergency blackouts throughout Ukraine , including in the capital, Klitschko said. This is a necessary step to balance the power system and prevent equipment failures. Stabilization shutdown schedules are not currently in effect. According to the mayor, in Kiev without electricity, previously, at least half of the consumers.

16:44 The head of the Vinnytsia OVA, Serhiy Borzov, announced a hit in a critical infrastructure facility.

16:40 An emergency power outage is introduced in the Kiev region, the enemy continues to shell the region, the head of the OVA, Oleksiy Kuleba, said.

16:38 The head of the Poltava OVA, Dmitry Lunin, announced a missile attack on an infrastructure facility in the Kremenchug region.

16:36 Due to enemy attacks, emergency power outages have been introduced in Sumy and the region, said the head of the OVA Dmitry Zhivitsky.

16:35 The head of the VA of Krivoy Rog, Alexander Vilkul, announced several missile attacks on the city.

16:33 Volyn OVA reported explosions in the Kovel region.

16:27 The head of the Khmelnytsky OVA, Serhiy Gamaly, announced two missile strikes, there is no electricity supply in part of the city.

16:26 The enemy hit a critical energy infrastructure facility in the Lviv region. In Lvov, there are problems with power supply, interruptions in the work of mobile operators, said the head of the OVA Maxim Kozitsky.

16:24 Zhytomyr Mayor Sergei Sukhomlin reported two hits on the energy infrastructure, there is no electricity in the city.

16:23 The mayor of Rivne announced a strike on a critical infrastructure facility, some parts of the city without electricity.

16:22 There is no electricity in a part of Kiev. DTEK reported that emergency shutdowns are being introduced in the city, the schedules are not working. Problems with electricity are also reported in Khmelnitsky, Rivne, Lvov, Kovel, Zhytomyr, Kharkov.

16:20 Kharkiv metro announced the cessation of train traffic.

16:18 In the Khmelnitsky region and in Krivoy Rog, air defense has worked, local authorities reported.

16:15 Part of Lviv was left without electricity after the explosions, the mayor said.

16:12 The mayor of Lviv Sadovyy reported on the explosions in the city, and the head of the Lviv OVA Maxim Kozitsky reported on the work of the air defense.

16:09 The head of the Kharkiv OVA, Oleg Sinegubov, announced the attacks on Kharkov.

16:05 Klitschko announced another hit in a high-rise building in the Pechersky district of the capital.

16:00 In the Romensky district of the Sumy region, air defense went off, a missile was shot down, the OVA reports.

15:57 Russians have let out on Ukraine the third wave of rockets, the head of the Nikolaev OVA Vitaly Kim reported.

15:55 Air defense is working in the Vinnitsa, Kiev, Zhytomyr regions, the heads of regional administrations said.

15:44 Air defense shot down a cruise missile over Kiev, which was aimed at one of the critical infrastructure facilities. The fragments of the rocket fell on residential buildings in the area of ​​Friendship of Peoples. There are victims, said Anton Gerashchenko, adviser to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

15:41 Yermak said that Moscow reacted with another missile attack to Zelensky's speech at the G20 summit: "Russia responds to Zelensky's powerful speech at the G20 with a new missile attack. Does anyone seriously think that the Kremlin really wants peace? He wants obedience. But terrorists always lose in the end."

15:38 Klitschko reported about the hit in the Pechersky district of Kyiv, according to preliminary information, in two residential buildings. Several missiles shot down air defense over Kyiv.

15:34 Ukrenergo reported that, together with Khersonoblenergo and Nikolaevoblenergo, they have already developed a backup power supply scheme for the Kherson region and have begun to implement it. The priority is the connection of critical infrastructure and life support facilities: water utilities, communications, hospitals, etc. The occupiers have destroyed all power grids, so the return of light will be gradual - starting from areas and settlements bordering neighboring areas. Work will begin immediately after the clearance of territories from Russian mines.

15:26 The Russians are again massively shelling the entire territory of Ukraine with rockets. The sounds of explosions are heard in a number of areas, including in Kyiv.

14:57 The meeting of the Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation Sergey Naryshkin and the head of the CIA William Burns in Ankara on November 14 was held in order to maintain communication between the two countries on security issues, said John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the White House National Security Council.

Russian telegram channels reported, citing Flightradar data, that after Ankara, Naryshkin flew to Tehran.

14:38 Employees of the "administration" of the occupied Nova Kakhovka, "state and municipal institutions" left the city and were relocated to safe places in the Kherson region, the press service of the "administration" reported.

14:34 American intelligence has evidence that the Russians deliberately delayed the retreat from Kherson until the midterm elections to the US Congress in order not to give the Biden administration additional political successes before the vote, writes CNN, citing intelligence sources. The interlocutors of the publication note that Russian officials discussed the midterm elections in the United States as one of the factors, although by no means the only one.

14:30 The EU training mission for the Ukrainian army EUMAM Ukraine began work on Tuesday, November 15, under the command of Vice Admiral Herve Blezhan. Borrell said Ukrainian soldiers would be trained by all EU countries as part of a mission that could simultaneously train up to 15,000 troops. Each country will be responsible for a separate area of ​​training.

13:45 Law enforcement officers detained and returned to the pre-trial detention center in the Nikolaev and Odessa regions 166 prisoners from Kherson, released by the Russian military during the retreat to the left bank of the Dnieper, said the head of the National Police Igor Klimenko. In total, according to him, we are talking about 457 arrested and imprisoned, some of them sentenced to life imprisonment.

13:23 Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev said that the cover of critical facilities in Central Russia by means of air defense and counter-battery should be strengthened. He also stated that lethal weapons supplied to Ukraine, as well as "foreign mercenaries" fighting on the Ukrainian side, are priority targets for the Russian armed forces.

According to Patrushev, the tasks of the "special operation" will be fulfilled, despite military assistance to Kyiv from the West. He added that "the liberation of Ukraine from neo-Nazism will mark the beginning of the return of stability and security in the world." And the goal of the United States, in his opinion, is to "weaken, divide and destroy" Russia.

13:17 Germany will train up to 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers by June 2023, the country's Defense Ministry has announced. In addition, the FRG is setting up an armaments maintenance center in Slovakia, which will start working immediately.

13:14 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a return to the path of peace and diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine. He also spoke out against any restrictions on the supply of energy resources and called for guaranteeing the stability of energy markets. Modi recalled that the growth of the world economy depends on India's energy security.

13:02 Peskov called the resolution of the UN General Assembly on reparations to Ukraine a formalization of the robbery of the Russian Federation and raiding: "Naturally, the organizers of this process are trying to complete the robbery of our gold and foreign exchange reserves, which were completely illegally blocked. This is the formalization of this robbery using the UN platform. Russia is categorically against" .

12:45 A scandal erupted around the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. A video has spread over the network, in which, during a service within the walls of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, a chant for Russia takes place. This record, against the backdrop of a full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, seriously excited our citizens. However, the opinions of social media users were divided: some were outraged by what they saw, while others did not believe that the video was not a fake. More details in the material Prayer for Russians .

12:26 Scholz announced the achievement of a broad consensus at the G20 summit on a number of issues, including Ukraine. The chancellor also warned against threats of the use of nuclear weapons and said that he would continue contacts with the Russian leadership in order to bring peace closer.

12:24 Russians in the Kherson region are moving inland 15-20 km from the equipped borders on the left bank of the Dnieper, said the speaker of OK Pivden Natalya Gumenyuk: "Hypothetically, they can threaten Kherson, because the distance allows the use of various types of weapons, but we also do not stand on the spot and use counter-battery fire, there is also something to answer. In connection with this, there is a certain activity of enemy troops on the left bank of the Dnieper in moving inland from the coast by 15-20 km. "

Gumenyuk assured that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are taking control of the enemy’s logistical ground routes, so there will be no easy supply of reserves and ammunition for the invaders. According to her, on the right bank of the Dnieper, stabilization measures continue in the de-occupied territories, and this is more than 4870 square meters. km.

12:08 Peskov said that Ukraine "de facto and de jure cannot and does not want to negotiate," so the "special operation" will continue. When asked whether Kherson remains the "capital" of the region, the Kremlin speaker replied that "no other decisions have been made." As for Macron's call for a negotiation process on Ukraine, according to Peskov, Moscow "does not observe the negotiating table."

12:03 The armies of Prigozhin and Kadyrov were created to suppress potential uprisings in Russia, Andrei Chernyak, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine: “Prigozhin and Kadyrov are people who, in order to preserve Putin’s power, have the right to create their own armies. These armies were created primarily to suppress any potential uprisings within Russia."

According to Chernyak, the demonstration of the "well-trained and brave" Kadyrovites is primarily aimed at the Russian public. Today, in a full-scale war against Ukraine, the Kadyrovites are used at the front as "protective detachments" that prevent mobilized or other soldiers from retreating. That is, the main task of Kadyrov's army is to intimidate the Russians.

11:54 Lavrov called the demands of Ukraine, voiced by Zelensky, "inadequate." According to him, from Zelensky's speech at the G20 "the conclusion follows that he does not listen to any advice from the West on negotiations with Russia." Lavrov said Russia wants to see "concrete evidence that the West is interested in disciplining Zelensky." He also stressed that the longer Ukraine refuses to negotiate, the more difficult it will be to agree.

11:50 Lavrov said that he had had short conversations with Macron and Scholz at the G20 - he told them that Ukraine was disrupting the negotiation process with Russia. According to him, Macron confirmed his intention to continue contacts with Putin in order to find ways to resolve the situation in Ukraine.

Lavrov also said that the United States and the EU had submitted written promises to the UN Secretary General that restrictions on the export of Russian grain and fertilizers would be lifted.

11:47 The head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, said at the G20 summit that all countries, including the Russian Federation, should take part in the Olympic Games: "It is necessary that all countries take part in the Olympic Games, including - and even in particular - those in conflict. If only allied countries participate, there will be no real symbol of peace from the Olympic Games. Humanity does not have many opportunities to unite." According to him, "if sport becomes a tool for political influence, it will completely fall apart."

11:40 Biden and Erdogan at the G20 summit meeting agreed that the grain deal is critical for food security and should be continued, the White House said.

11:32 The State Bureau of Investigation announced that it had exposed a large-scale scheme of extortions from grain exporters. Officials of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection in the Odessa region took bribes from enterprises exporting grain through seaports along the so-called grain corridor. Anyone who wanted to freely and quickly obtain a phytosanitary certificate and other permits had to pay a certain amount through intermediaries.

11:01 Collaborator Dmitry Trukhin was blown up in Melitopol - he was taken to the hospital in a very serious condition. The explosion occurred today at the entrance of a house in a residential area in the north of Melitopol, near the 24th school, where one of the headquarters of the occupiers is located, said the mayor of the city Ivan Fedorov.

Dmitry Trukhin is one of the collaborating brothers of the Trukhins in Melitopol, a longtime admirer of the Gauleiters of Melitopol Balitsky and Danilchenko. He was a member of the Melitopol City Council of three convocations, including from the Communist Party and the Opposition Platform for Life. Participated in illegal "basement" sessions of the City Council. From the beginning of a full-scale war, he became a close henchman of the Gauleiters and the occupiers. In the Communist Party, Communal Property oversaw the illegal distribution of land and property, and helped raise money to finance a pseudo-referendum.

10:55 The liberation of Kherson was a significant achievement for Ukraine, but the Russians are not going to leave the rest of the occupied territories, a senior Pentagon official said at a briefing: “The Russians do not seem to be going to leave the rest of the occupied Ukraine, and there will undoubtedly still be heavy fighting. But the liberation of the city of Kherson is a significant achievement and evidence of the resilience, determination and perseverance of the Ukrainian people and their armed forces in the struggle to defend their country."

The Pentagon believes that with the approaching winter, hostilities in Ukraine may slow down. However, according to the official, the growth rate of support from the United States is not predicted to slow down, since this support does not depend on the weather, but on what Ukrainians say they need.

10:43 The front line in the Lugansk region is approaching major cities, said the head of the OVA Serhiy Gaidai. According to him, residents of large cities of the Luhansk region "are already hearing the advancement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." At the same time, the Russian Federation continues to draw up reserves to the region, and it is possible that the paratroopers removed from the Kherson region will go to the Lugansk region.

10:11 The SBU opened criminal proceedings on the glorification of the "Russian world" in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. The incident occurred on November 12 in one of the churches of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. During the service, propagandistic theses praising the "Russian world" were heard in the church. The investigation is carried out under Part 1 of Art. 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - justification, recognition as lawful, denial of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, glorification of its participants.

During the service in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, they sang a song with the words "The ringing floats, floats over Russia, Mother Russia is awakening ..."

09:35 The General Staff announced the estimated losses of the enemy on the morning of November 15.

  • personnel - about 82,080 (+710) people liquidated,

  • tanks - 2861 (+13),

  • armored combat vehicles - 5773 (+25),

  • artillery systems - 1850 (+11),

  • MLRS - 393 (+0),

  • air defense systems - 208 (+2),

  • aircraft - 278 (+0),

  • helicopters - 261 (+0),

  • UAV operational-tactical level - 1511 (+2),

  • cruise missiles - 399 (+0),

  • ships/boats - 16 (+0),

  • automotive equipment and tankers - 4351 (+35),

  • special equipment - 160 (+0).

09:31 British intelligence writes that the transfer of the "administrative center" and the command post of the Russian Federation in the south from Kherson to Genichesk enables the Russians to coordinate actions against potential threats from the west and northeast. It is also a convenient position for receiving reinforcements from the Crimea, analysts say. In addition, the area is currently out of range of Ukrainian artillery systems.

09:23 In the Donetsk region over the past day, as a result of Russian shelling, one civilian was killed - in the North. In addition, law enforcement officers found the bodies of three people killed by Russians during the occupation in Novy. Another person in the region was injured, Pavel Kirilenko, head of the OVA, said.

09:12 Zelensky's statement that there will be no Minsk-3 confirms Kiev's position about its unwillingness to negotiate, Peskov said.

09:10 Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is hosting the G20 summit, said that the war in Ukraine must be stopped: "If the war does not end, it will be difficult for us to move on. We must not divide the world into parts ... We must not allow to plunge the world into a new cold war."

Xi Jinping and Macron also called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and the resumption of peace talks. According to the Chinese leader, the international community should create conditions for this, and Beijing "will continue to play a constructive role in its own way."

Macron, in turn, asked Xi Jinping to return Putin to the negotiating table on Ukraine: "It is necessary to combine our forces in order to simultaneously respond to major international problems ... such as hostilities between Russia and Ukraine."

08:58 The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) predicts that the Russian Federation will transfer troops to the Donetsk region after leaving the right bank of the Kherson region to intensify operations around Bakhmut, Donetsk and in the west of Donbass. Analysts say they may make gains in these areas over the next days and weeks, but those gains are unlikely to be significant from an operational standpoint.

ISW draws attention to the fact that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation increased the number of statements about Russian territorial gains in the Donetsk region on November 13 and 14. Their goal is to emphasize that Russian troops will intensify operations in the Donetsk region after leaving the right bank of the Kherson region.

08:27 Ukraine has offered the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian program to the world. Zelensky announced this in his speech at the G20 summit. The head of the OP Andriy Yermak announced the details of the program. Thus, at the initiative of Ukraine, an international coordinating group for the prevention of hunger is being created. The Grain from Ukraine humanitarian program will be implemented in partnership with the World Food Program. Its essence is the direct purchase by the countries participating in the project of agricultural products from Ukrainian producers and its transfer to countries on the verge of starvation. Thus, international partners will be able to simultaneously support the Ukrainian economy and help the poor countries of Africa.

The first ship Nord Vind left for Ethiopia, carrying 27,000 tons of wheat. This is the amount of food for almost 100 thousand people per year. The program provides for the provision of grain to at least 5 million people until the end of spring 2023.

08:04 Over the past day, units of the Defense Forces repelled the attacks of the invaders in the areas of settlements: Novoselovskoe, Luhansk region; Belogorovka, Bakhmut, Bakhmutskoe, Vremevka, Krasnogorovka, Maryinka, Novokalinovo, Novomikhailovka, Pervomayskoye of the Donetsk region, the General Staff said in the morning report .

In the Lugansk region, the enemy is looking for abandoned private houses to settle in them with military personnel who have arrived to make up for the losses of the occupation units. In Novoaidar, Russians, in order to clarify information about abandoned housing, distribute messages to local residents demanding that they come to the so-called "administration" to clarify the data.

07:13 Zelensky spoke at the G20 summit and presented Ukraine's proposals that need to be implemented for a speedy and fair end to the aggressive Russian war. "You should not offer Ukraine compromises with conscience, sovereignty, territory and independence. We respect the rules, and we are people of our word. Ukraine has always been a leader in peacekeeping efforts, and the world has seen it. And if Russia says that it allegedly wants to end this war, let it prove it's actions. Russia's words cannot be trusted, and there will be no Minsk-3 that Russia will violate immediately after the conclusion. We will not let Russia wait, build up its forces, and then start a new series of terror and global destabilization. Now it is necessary and possible to stop the destructive Russian war," the president said.

He voiced Ukraine's proposals:

  • radiation and nuclear safety;

  • food security;

  • energy security;

  • release of all prisoners and deportees;

  • implementation of the UN Charter and restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and world order;

  • the withdrawal of Russian troops and the cessation of hostilities;

  • return of justice;

  • counteracting ecocide;

  • avoiding escalation;

  • fixing the end of the war.

Zelensky also announced the need for an exchange of prisoners with Russia in the "all for all" format.

00:17 The invaders illegally deported at least 11 thousand children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation - these are only those whose names are known. In fact, more were taken out, Zelensky said in an evening video message. According to him, today, under the co-chairmanship of the UN Secretary General António Guterres and Yermak, a meeting of the Coordinating Council of Ukraine for the Protection and Safety of Children was held. We discussed how to stop the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia and return home all those who were taken out.

00:14 Zelensky said in an evening video message that he had held several meetings today - both in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. According to him, the invaders destroyed everything in the territories that they managed to liberate: “There is no electricity, no communications, no Internet, no television. The invaders destroyed everything themselves - on purpose. Here is their special operation. Before winter, the Russian invaders destroyed absolutely all critical infrastructure for people. Absolutely all important objects in the city and the region are mined."

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Russian Perspective: Operation to Denazify Ukraine: Operational Brief November 15th (updated)
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.

Kindly note that several entries in this article may have been removed because they included discussions of the grand strategic level.

[NewsFrontInfo] 23:58 An air raid alert has been announced in the Cherkasy, Poltava, Kirovohrad and Dnepropetrovsk regions of Ukraine.

20:56 Lviv was left without electricity by 80% after rocket strikes.

Heat and hot water supply stopped in the city - Mayor Andrey Sadovoy

19:51 The work of the Kyiv metro was partially suspended for the duration of the air raid, which lasted four hours in the Ukrainian capital, said the mayor of the city, Vitaliy Klitschko.

According to him, the work of the red and green lines was limited.

18:44 Part of Nikolaev, Lutsk without electricity

Electricity went out in half of Odessa

In Sumy and the region, as well as Poltava, emergency power outages were introduced

18:44 Ukrainian railway announced a delay in train traffic after strikes in several directions

17:43 Kremenchuk, Ternopil, Sumy, Krivoy Rog - new arrivals.
There are also blackouts in Sumy and the Sumy region.
In Kyiv, emergency power outages have already begun in some areas.

17:05 Ukrainian air defenses truck five-story residential building in the center of Kyiv, trying to shoot down Russian cruise missiles

17:05 Ukrainian authorities announce the launch of the third wave of missiles from Russia!

16:03 Mobilized from the Ulyanovsk region attrition to the rear areas of the special military operation.

More than 400 mobilized paratroopers, who underwent intensive training and combat coordination at the training ground of the Airborne Troops, left for the rear areas of the special military operation.

The personnel will undergo combat coordination as part of larger units, after which they will begin to carry out tasks for their intended purpose in the first and second echelons of defense.

On the parade ground of the famous formation of the Airborne Forces, under the leadership of the acting commander of the guard brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Alexei Zolotorev, a solemn rally was held, during which the head of the city Dmitry Vavilin, guests of honor and the clergy addressed the mobilized with parting words.

At least 1,500 relatives, friends and relatives gathered for the solemn events on the occasion of the departure of the paratroopers.

15:01 Russian servicemen destroyed British MRAP Mastiff in the Ugledar direction

Soldiers of the 36th Combined Arms Army of the RF Armed Forces knocked out armored vehicles from a tank.

Even anti-cumulative grilles and additional armor did not save the armored car.

13:58 The main thing from the new briefing of the Russian Defense Ministry:

◾️During the battles for Pavlovka, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed up to 1,400 Ukrainian servicemen, two Su-25 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force, and a Mi-8 helicopter;

◾️Russian troops continue offensive operations in the DPR;

◾️Russian troops thwarted the attack of two company groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the direction of Kuzemovka in the LPR, pushing the enemy back to the starting line;

◾️The Armed Forces of Ukraine made unsuccessful attempts to attack in the Krasnolymansk direction, up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen were destroyed;

◾️Russian air defense systems destroyed seven drones in the Kherson region, the LPR and the DPR, as well as three HIMARS MLRS shells per day.


12:51 In the Leningrad region with mobilizedcontinuecombat training classes.

All classes are held under the guidance of experienced instructors with combat experience, against the backdrop of a single tactical environment. This allows you to prepare and coordinate units almost around the clock.

Classes at the training ground are organized in the daytime and at night for maximum adaptation of those mobilized to real combat operations.

The servicemen are provided with all kinds of allowances. Funds continue to flow into the personal accounts of those mobilized.

11:59 About 80 recruits from Bashkiriaattritionto the Moscow region during the autumn draft for military service

Deputy Prime Minister of Bashkiria Irek Sagitov, military commissar of Bashkiria Colonel Mikhail Blazhevich, representatives of the administration, religious denominations, veterans of military service arrived to deliver a parting word to the future defenders of the Fatherland.

“The army is both a new stage in a man's life and a serious test for him. Serve with dignity, honesty, learn new skills, be purposeful and return home healthy and strong,” Colonel Mikhail Blazhevich, military commissar of the republic, wished the recruits.

The bulk of recruits will be sent to training centers for training in their specialty for 4-5 months. In total, the Republic of Bashkortostan will send more than four thousand recruits for the autumn draft.

11:58 About 150 recruits from the Sverdlovsk regionsentto the Far East during the autumn draft for military service

At the solemn rally, representatives of the military commissariat, public and patriotic organizations addressed the recruits with parting words.

10:58 Armed forces of Ukraine hit in the village of Leninsky in the Belgorod region

There were no casualties, according to the governor of the region Vyacheslav Gladkov.

Damaged house. He's got a broken glass.

09:35 Counterbattery fight of Russian artillerymen.

Camouflaged firing positions and enemy equipment are detected by all possible means, including with the help of radar stations for artillery reconnaissance and fire control.

“We do exactly 3-5 tasks a day. We also leave at night. At night we are corrected by a radar station. We quickly drove up, worked out, curled up and left, ”said Konstantin, the commander of the mortar platoon.VideoTK Star.

09:20 The Russian army is practically destroyed an object that provided power supply to the entire right bank of the Kherson and a significant part of the Nikolaev region.

This was stated by the head of Ukrenergo.

Before leaving the right bank of the Dnieper, the RF Armed Forces blew up two autotransformers of 250 tons each.

09:00 The crews of the Su-25 Russian Aerospace Forces launched missile attacks on military facilities and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

After the use of aviation weapons, the crews performed a maneuver, releasing heat traps, and returned to the departure airfield.

As a result of combat use, camouflaged fortified field positions and armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were destroyed. VideoMinistry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

08:20 Footage of the destroyed group of Polish mercenaries appeared on the network - the safari on the Russians failed.

Footage of the destroyed Australian Bushmaster armored vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine appears on the network. It is reported that Polish mercenaries were ambushed by the Russian army in the Kupyansk direction at the end of September.VideoReadovka.

08:01 Footage of combat coordination of motorized rifle units of the Brave grouping.

As part of the exercise, the infantry fighting vehicle breaks through to the attacked area, the personnel of the squad parachute on the move and deploy battle formation to move deep into the enemy defenses under cover. The military practice shooting at targets at a distance of up to 200 m.

The mobilized have already managed to undergo fire, medical and tactical training, as well as coordination as part of the BMP crews. Video "News"

05:37 It is reported about a series of explosions in Zaporozhye.

01:20 Explosions are heard in the city of Nikopol, located in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine, the Ukrainian edition of Strana reported.

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#1  Some Russians have decided to speak some truth

https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1592898787575357440

FSB losing it's touch?

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2022/11/16/7376625/
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#2  Forkbeard, your call, but people are more likely to read your links if you use the hotlink feature. Click on the little globe below the posting window and figure it out from there.
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Perspective from the Breakaway Republics: Invasion of Ukraine: November 15th, 2022
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[NewsFrontInfo] 23:55 In the city of Zaporozhye controlled by Ukraine, powerful explosions thundered - the authorities of the Zaporozhye region of the Russian Federation.

21:53 Russian militarydestroyedarmored car "Kozak-2" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Zaporozhye region

20:17 Attack on Bakhmut continues

Today, fierce battles are going on in the Bakhmut direction - units of the PMC "Wagner" are confidently pushing the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

With the help of aerial reconnaissance, the "musicians" identified an enemy platoon and opened fire on it from an SPG-9 easel anti-tank grenade launcher.

"The main targets on the outskirts of Bakhmut are the industrial zone. In the industrial zone, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are transporting ammunition and manpower. When it is possible to find, we work on them during the rotation," said a volunteer from the Orchestra.

19:20 The head of Nova Kakhovka, Leontiev, said that the workers of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station continue to perform tasks, despite significant destruction, but it is not clear how long this will last in the face of continuous shelling from Ukrainian troops.VideoRIA News.

18:59 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the VFU in the direction:

— n.p. Netaylovo - Donetsk (Kuibyshevsky and Kyiv districts): four rounds of 155mm caliber were fired.

18:53 On the operational lines of the DPR JCCC for November 15, additional information was received about damage as a result of shelling of the Ukrainian cities of the Republic:

Donetsk:

Kuibyshevsky district:

—st. Arbatskaya 57, 59- private residential buildings;
—Volny Ave., 21- a direct hit in a private residential building with subsequent ignition.

Kyiv district:

- st. Butovskaya, 84- private residential building;
- st. Senyavina, 4, 6, 10- direct hits in private residential buildings; damaged gas pipeline Ø 50mm

n.p. Gorlovka (Nikitovsky district):

- st. Darnitskaya, 64, 71 - private residential buildings.

n.p. Yelenovka:

-without power supply of 400 subscribers.

Information about the consequences of shelling continues to arrive.

18:05 DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the VFU in the direction:

— n.p. Orlovka - Donetsk (Kyiv region): three rounds of 155mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Novomikhailovka - n.p. Yelenovka: three rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.

17:55 A teenager born in 2010 was wounded as a result of the shelling of the VFU of the Kievsky district of Donetsk.

17:52 As a result of the Ukrainian armed aggression, the work of boiler house No. 69 (Golmovsky village, Nikitovsky district of Gorlovka) was stopped. After the shelling, the voltage decreased, the equipment stopped. The village is partially de-energized.

17:41 Evening summary Headquarters of the Territorial Defense of the DPR on November 15, 2022.

17:24 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the AFU in the following directions:

— n.p. Netaylovo - Donetsk (Kuibyshevsky district): three rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Orlovka - Donetsk (Kyiv region): three rounds of 155mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Avdiivka - n.p. Mineral: fired five rounds with a caliber of 122mm.
— n.p. Dyleevka - n.p. Golmovsky: four rounds of 152mm caliber were fired;
— n.p. Netaylovo - Donetsk (Kuibyshevsky district): three rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Orlovka - Donetsk (Kyiv region): two rounds of 155mm caliber were fired.

17:15 Russian reconnaissance group "O" with the help of artillery and drones knocked out the Ukrainian military from a number of positions in the Kremensk direction in the Donbass, while destroying the enemy's armored vehicles. Video RIA News

17:05 Artillerymen of the 2nd Army Corps of the LPR destroyed an American M777 howitzer. Video NM LNR.

17:01 VFU continue shelling the long-suffering Golma. Enemy rounds explode near the local cemetery and Bolshaya Golma Street.

16:51 Ukrainian militants are shelling the village of Golmovsky. Residents report enemy shell explosions in the northern part of the village.

16:27 Effects shelling by Ukrainian militants of the Kyiv region of Donetsk

16:24 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the AFU in the following directions:

— n.p. Rozovka - n.p. Novobakhmutovka: fired six mines in 120mm caliber;
— n.p. Orlovka - Donetsk (Kyiv region): three rounds of 155mm caliber were fired;
— n.p. Friendship - n.p. Golmovsky: three rounds of 155mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Netaylovo - Donetsk (Kuibyshevsky district): three rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Krasnogorovka - Donetsk (Kirov district): five rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Novomikhailovka - n.p. Yelenovka: eight rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.

16:22 AFU shelled the Kyiv district of Donetsk, three housing constructions were damaged.

16:01 AFU continues to shell the village of Golmovsky (Nikitovsky district of Gorlovka). Fragments from bursts of enemy rounds scatter through the streets: Voroshilovgradskaya, Gardina, Novozavodskaya.

15:33 Employees of the administration of Nova Kakhovka, state and municipal institutions left the city and relocated to safe places in the Kherson region, the press service of the administration reports

14:45 Russian troops are conducting offensive operations after taking control of Pavlovka in the DPR - Russian Defense Ministry

14:42 Effects shelling of Gorlovka by Ukrainian militants.

14:39 Under the aimed fire of Ukrainian neo-Nazis, the village of Golmovsky (Nikitovsky district of Gorlovka). Gorlovka Mayor Ivan Prikhodko reports.

14:31 The shelling of Nova Kakhovka by the Armed Forces of Ukraine is intensifying every day.

According to Vladimir Pavlovich Leontev, head of the military-civilian administration of the Novokakhovka municipal district, over the past two days six civilians have died in the city and about 20 were injured. During the same days, 13 houses were destroyed. The strikes are delivered purposefully on residential areas of the city. In total, about 80 percent of the housing stock is currently damaged. Video NM DNR.

14:18 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the AFU in the following directions:

— n.p. Netaylovo - Donetsk (Kuibyshevsky district): six rounds of 155mm caliber were fired;
— n.p. Avdievka - n.p. Yasinovataya: three rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Avdievka - n.p. Yakovlevka: five rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.

14:09 On photographs- damaged as a result of shelling of the Nikitovsky district of Gorlovka by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

13:55 Losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the battles for Pavlovka according to the official data of the RF Ministry of Defense:

-- Infantry - 1,400 people
-- Armored vehicles - 12 tanks, 27 IFVs, 30 other AFVs and carts
-- Artillery - six howitzers (including two M777)
-- Aviation - two Su-25 attack aircraft and one Mi-8 helicopter
-- UAV - 28 pieces of various types

13:26 In the Krasnolimansky direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried to attack Chervonopopovka and Zolotarevka LPR with two company tactical groups. As a result, up to 90 militants, one tank, four armored combat vehicles and five pickup trucks were destroyed there in a day;

An ammunition depot was destroyed in the Krasnogorovka region of the DPR. In addition, air defense systems destroyed seven drones in the Kherson region, the LPR and the DPR. Also, three rounds of the American MLRS HIMARS were intercepted in Skadovsk, Kherson region. MO RF.

13:14 In the battles for Pavlovka, 1,400 Nazis were liquidated - the RF Ministry of Defense.

13:03 From the side of the armed formations of Ukraine, the Representation of the LPR in the JCCC recorded shelling: - 12.15 a.m. Volcheyarovka with the use of artillery guns 155mm (seven rounds).

Information about the victims and damage is being specified.

13:02 RF Armed Forcesinflictedfire damage of the BMP of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the direction of the settlement. Experienced, Donetsk region.

12:53 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the AFU in the following directions:

— n.p. Orlovka - n.p. Makeevka (Chervonogvardeisky district): three rounds of 155mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Avdiivka - n.p. Yasinovataya: three rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.

12:36 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the AFU in the following directions:

— n.p. Krasnogorovka - Donetsk (Kirov district): five rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Avdiivka - n.p. Yasinovataya: fired five rounds with a caliber of 152mm.
— n.p. Dyleevka - n.p. Gorlovka (Nikitovsky district): six rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Netaylovo - Donetsk (Kuibyshevsky and Kyiv districts): six rounds of 155mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Avdiivka - n.p. Yasinovataya: fired fivw rounds with a caliber of 152mm.

12:17 As a result of the shelling of the VFU in Yasinovataya, 3 people were injured.

12:15 As a result of the shelling of the village of Mayorsk (Nikitovsky district of Gorlovka) by Ukrainian militants at the address: st. Zalivnaya, 29 injured two civilians. The victims were taken to the city hospital No. 2 in Gorlovka, where they receive qualified medical care.

12:10 Two residents of Berdyansk were detained on suspicion of sabotage, 1.5 kg of plastic explosives were confiscated from them, the Central Internal Affairs Directorate for the Zaporozhye region reported.

11:53 The RF Armed Forces inflicted a fire defeat on the stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, located in a forest plantation in the direction of Vugledar. There is a cleansing of the Armed Forces of Ukraine before the attack on this city.Videoreporter Rudenko.

11:12 Kyiv district of Donetsk as a result of shelling with the use of MLRS Grad, a woman was killed.Videoreporter Rudenko.

11:09 Telegram - channel Archangel Spetsnaz reports on the situation in Kherson:

The enemy has significantly increased the strength and means of reconnaissance in the direction of the Kimburk Spit. Pulls artillery and air defense into the same area. Apparently, he is preparing a tactical landing on the spit. Our people see everything, prepare a "hospitable welcome" ...

10:49 DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the VFU in the direction:

— n.p. Orlovka - n.p. Yasinovataya: three rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.

10:38 The administration of the Kherson region has denied various Ukrainian fakes about the entry of Ukrainian troops into Alyoshki. The city is under the control of Russian forces.

10:37 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the AFU in the direction:

— n.p. Orlovka - Donetsk (Kyiv region): 3 rounds of 155mm caliber were fired.

10:35 Statement by the NM of the DPR on the situation as of 10.30 15.11.2022

The Ukrainian side continues to terrorize the civilian population of the Republic, inflicting massive artillery strikes on residential areas and civilian infrastructure, which are not military targets.

Over the past 24 hours, according to the Representative Office of the JCCC in the DPR, the enemy fired 201 rounds of ammunition from the Himars and 122mm BM-21 Grad MLRS, barreled artillery with a caliber of 155mm and 152mm. The fire was fired at the areas of seven settlements of the Republic.

As a result of the shelling, one civilian was killed and four were injured. Three housing constructions and two civil infrastructure facilities were damaged. Additional information about injured civilians and damage to infrastructure is being specified.

Joint actions of the military personnel of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation destroyed the following enemy weapons and military equipment: two self-propelled artillery mounts (155mm Slovakian self propelled artillery "Zuzana-2"), twelve tanks (eight T-64BV, two T-72B, T-72M1 and T- 72B3), twenty units of armored and automotive vehicles, four enemy UAVs were shot down in the air. Losses in enemy manpower amounted to more than 60 people.

10:10 Kuibyshevsky district of Donetsk is under heavy shelling from the side of the enemy.

10:06 Afternoon summary Headquarters of the Territorial Defense of the DPR on November 15, 2022.

10:05 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the AFU in the following directions:

— n.p. Orlovka - n.p. Yakovlevka: six rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.
— n.p. Orlovka - n.p. Yasinovataya: six rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.

10:01 Statement by the official representative of the NM of the LPR, Captain Filiponenko I.M. as of November 15, 2022

Over the past day, during the active offensive operations of the units of the People's Militia of the LPR, the enemy suffered heavy losses in manpower and military equipment. Destroyed:

- up to 50 personnel;
- one tank;
- two artillery installations;
- seven armored personnel carriers;
- 12 units of special vehicles.

The enemy continues shelling civilian infrastructure facilities in LPR settlements. Over the past day, the armed formations of Ukraine fired at the settlement. Vrubovka and Volcheyarovka with the use of a 155mm artillery gun and a tank, firing eight rounds. As a result of the attacks:

- in n.p. Vrubovka was wounded by a man born in 1997;
- in n.p. Volcheyarovka destroyed a residential building, another house damaged.

Since the beginning of the current day, the armed formations of Ukraine have fired at the settlement. Denezhnikovo, using the American MLRS M142 HIMARS, firing three missiles.

As a result of the shelling, one residential building was destroyed.

Peaceful life is being restored in the territories of the Lugansk People's Republic liberated from Ukrainian nationalists: engineering and sapper units of the People's Militia of the LPR continue demining. During November 14, they cleared more than five hectares of territory from explosive objects left by Ukrainian nationalists in the areas of the settlements of Stepovoe and Novoomelkovo.

09:58 The jet division is covering our guys in the attack on Maryinka. The enemy suffers heavy losses in this direction. Video reporter Rudenko.

09:25 Shelling was recorded from the side of the armed formations of Ukraine: - 01.00 a.m. Denezhnikovo with the use of MLRS HIMARS (three missiles).

As a result of the shelling, one residential building was destroyed. Additional information about the victims and damage is being specified.

09:20 Front-line summary for the morning of 11/15/2022 from wargonzo:

In the direction of Kherson, Ukrainian artillery hit Gola Pristan on the left bank of the Dnieper. A ground breakthrough in this area is quite problematic for the Armed Forces of Ukraine - there are too many water barriers.

On the Donetsk front, Russian troops carried out assault operations in the direction of Nevelsky and Peromaisky. Also a ground attack in the Vodiane area.

In the Lugansk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried to advance towards Kremennaya from the south and north. Until it worked out. For the Russian troops, the situation in the area of ??Ploschanka is difficult. The enemy is trying to attack from Makeevka. The goal is to break through to the R-66 highway.


09:04 The Ukrainian command is strengthening its positions in the area of the village of Experience. It is reported about the transfer of the tank reserve of 53 OMBR.

At the moment, more and more often, the Vushniks are trying to carry out counterattacks on the Wagner positions. However, Ukrainian formations are regularly thrown back to their original positions.

The attacks of PMC "Wagner" south of Bakhmut continue.

08:55 The Ukrainian command considers the conduct of hostilities in the direction of the LPR as one of the priorities.

The data obtained from the intercepted documents and undercover sources, as well as the nature of the enemy's behavior, indicates that at the moment the main efforts of the Ukrainian troops are directed to the Lugansk direction. Andrey Marochko, officer of the NM LPR, reports.

08:50 Informationon the shelling of Gorlovka as of 08:00 on November 15, 2022

08:31 The headquarters of the DPR announced the liberation of the village of Experienced in the Avdeevsky direction.

08:20 At around 02:30 at night, the mechanization department (Gorlovka), at an absolutely empty base, flew four rounds of the MLRS "HIMARS" ..A photo destruction was published by the mayor of Gorlovka Ivan Prikhodko.

08:15 At the forefront, the tankers of the 1st Slavic Brigade were awarded.

On November 14, 2022, the First Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Slavic Brigade celebrates the 8th anniversary of its formation. The awarding of the fighters on the front line, who heroically proved themselves during a special military operation, takes place without interruption from the tasks performed. Video NM DNR.

08:11 During the day, one person died on the territory of the DPR, four more were injured. Over the past day, from 08:00 on November 14 to 08:00 on November 15, one person was killed and four more civilians were injured as a result of shelling of the VFU in the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic.

08:10 The enemy continues to accumulate forces and means to break through our defenses.

The strengthening of the Ukrainian grouping of troops by armored groups in the direction of Svatovo, Kremennaya, Lisichansk and Popasnaya was revealed. Andrey Marochko, officer of the NM LPR, reports.

08:03 As a result of the night shelling of the Solnechny residential area by Ukrainian militants, the building of the mechanization department on the street was damaged. Peresypkin.

08:01 As a result of fire from the Ukrainian tank on the settlement of Vrubovka of the Popasnyansky area the residential house is destroyed, one more house is damaged.

06:06 Over the past 24 hours, on November 14, 2022, the Luhansk People's Republic's representative office in the JCCC recorded two attacks on two settlements.

- according to n.p. Vrubovka (Popasnyansky district, LPR) using a 155mm artillery gun (five rounds).

As a result of the shelling, a man born in 1997 was wounded.

- according to n.p. Volcheyarovka with the use of the Tank (three rounds).

Information about casualties among the civilian population and destruction is being specified.

03:24 The DPR JCCC recorded shelling from the VFU in the direction:

— n.p. Kurdyumovka - n.p. Gorlovka: seven rounds of 152mm caliber were fired.

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'The Pentagon is afraid of something.' Why NATO is reducing support for Ukraine
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[RIA Novosti] NATO is thinking about reducing aid to Ukraine. Italy has already announced a freeze on military supplies. The United States openly denied Kyiv some modern weapons. About the possible reasons for this - in the material RIA Novosti.

"YOUR OWN IS MORE EXPENSIVE"
Since March, Italy has been sending FH-70 towed 155mm howitzers, M109L and PZH 2000 self-propelled guns, M113 armored personnel carriers, MLRS multiple launch rocket systems, mortars, vehicles and anti-tank missile systems to Ukraine. How many exactly is unknown: this is classified information. Now they want to convey everything promised earlier. There is no word on future plans.

“We are not preparing a sixth package and are not talking about the supply of missiles,” Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told Il Messaggero newspaper . “I do not rule out a new order within NATO and the European Union on military assistance, but for now we are completing what the previous government planned".

He added that no more applications were received from Kyiv. And the minister was immediately convicted of slyness. Ukraine is constantly begging for weapons. So, at the end of October, Zelensky, in an interview with the Corriere della Sera newspaper, said that he would like to receive air defense systems from Rome.

In the Apennines, it has been repeatedly emphasized that the army has too few modern air defense systems to transfer them to another state.

“The government has changed in Italy: those for whom national interests are more important than a distant war have come to power,” says Alexei Podberezkin, director of the MGIMO Center for Military-Political Studies. “They remain loyal to EU policy, but do not want to participate directly in the conflict. armaments - direct intervention. In Rome, this is well understood. "

Similar trends, according to him, in other countries - similar conversations are taking place in Germany, France, the Netherlands and Denmark. The expert believes that this is due to the energy crisis.

Italy, like other Western countries, has faced the consequences of an explosive rise in energy prices. Therefore, Crosetto warned, "we are in for difficult times."

And he emphasized that the problems will affect state security.

SHELL HUNGER
Of course, the West will continue to arm Ukraine.

The White House has formed another $400 million package: missiles for the HAWK air defense system and HIMARS MLRS, army off-road vehicles, grenade launchers, and small arms.

However, there are interesting details. Thus, Washington plans to transfer to Kyiv 21,000 units of ammunition for 155-millimeter howitzers, although in the summer it was about 75,000. The difference is significant, especially given the important role artillery plays in combat.

“The Biden administration’s efforts in Ukraine expose two serious national security problems: the lack of ammunition at the Pentagon and the difficulties faced by the military-industrial complex due to the rapid increase in the production of critical products,” emphasizes the American edition of The National Interest . the industry has been underfunded for decades. And this has led to shortages."

At the same time, The Wall Street Journal reported that the shells would be purchased from South Korea - about 100,000 pieces. Earlier they talked about the lack of Javelin anti-tank systems in the arsenals. Most of them were sent to Ukraine.

WITHOUT DRONES AND AIRCRAFT
Joe Biden, speaking to the press, said that Washington would not transfer modern combat aircraft "so as not to provoke a third world war" and ATACMS operational-tactical missiles with a range of 600 miles (965 kilometers), as it does not want strikes deep into Russian territory.

In addition, The Wall Street Journal , citing American officials, informs that the Pentagon has rejected requests from Kiev and a group of congressmen for the supply of high-tech MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicles. These reconnaissance and strike drones reach speeds of up to 310 kilometers per hour at an altitude of up to 8800 meters, are able to stay in the air for up to 30 hours, and hit ground targets with guided missiles and bombs.

The publication refers to the reluctance to "escalate the conflict", but there are other factors. In December 2011, the Iranians hijacked an ultra-modern reconnaissance stealth drone RQ-170 Sentinel, performing tasks in the airspace of Afghanistan. He was intercepted right in the sky and landed at one of the local airfields.

And now in Iran there is a developed industry of UAVs of various shapes, sizes, characteristics and purposes. The Pentagon, of course, does not want to see American know-how in the hands of the Russians. Therefore, deliveries will continue to be dosed.

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#1  Probably because this idiot we have keeps promising the billions every other day. Why would they keep supplying shit if we're going to do it? Seems to be the going thing for other NATO countries over the years.
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Kherson: it is necessary to distinguish the tactics of retreat from the strategy of winning
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by Yuri Baranchik

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In Turkey, not very secret negotiations between Russia and the United States are taking place at the level of the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Naryshkin and the head of the CIA Burns without the participation of representatives of Ukraine. All the evil of the situation for Kyiv is realized by sane Ukrainian experts: “While everyone is celebrating the victory and the capture of Kherson, real diplomacy is taking place elsewhere, and we were not even invited there as observers.”

Any war is not only a confrontation of armies on the fronts, but also a struggle of economies. The front needs ammunition and shells, armored vehicles, aircraft, ammunition, provisions, gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene, etc. etc. And all this is provided by the country's economy, by those people who, in the rear of the army, also forge victory with their labor.

In addition, as we all understand, the events currently taking place in relations between Russia and the West cannot be viewed solely through the prism of the ongoing NWO on the territory of the former. Ukrainian SSR, where Russia, in fact, is at war with the entire NATO bloc in the person of its proxy forces - the Armed Forces of Ukraine, supported by Western equipment, mercenaries and military specialists. Events are taking place simultaneously on the military, political and economic fronts.

So, we left Kherson, and at the same time several events are taking place in the trade and economic field at once. Thus, the London Metal Exchange (LME) refused to impose a ban on the supply of metals from Russia.

Or suddenly the United States did not mind India buying Russian oil at a price above the price ceiling, and the UN called for speeding up the removal of all restrictions on the export of fertilizers and food to Russia, as part of which the first batch of Russian fertilizers blocked in European ports will go to Malawi next week.

To give this assessment - good is bad, of course, it is necessary. And everyone will find arguments both in favor of approval and condemnation. However, the main thing is to fix that such a bundle exists. And if it exists, then this means that victory is being forged not only on the fronts of the NMD. And such a comprehensive view allows a more systematic look at the NWO in the territory of the b. Ukrainian SSR and understand what is happening.

What is happening is what some experts call a "strange war." And this is exactly what is happening if we consider the events at the front in isolation from other aspects of the war between Russia and the West - trade, economic, political. And if we consider it in its entirety, then why do we believe that the temporary abandonment of Kherson is more important than those trade and economic points that I mentioned above?

It is important to record the fact that we began to negotiate with the West over Kyiv and despite its mantras that according to the former. Ukrainian SSR Russia and the United States will not negotiate without the participation of Kyiv. We will and already agree.

That is why, by the way, Surovikin, and not Putin, made the statement on leaving Kherson. Because this is a military aspect of the problem, not a political one - Russia temporarily leaves Kherson for military reasons. Now, if we were to leave there forever, then it would be necessary to make a political statement. Putin does not comment on what is happening on a daily basis?

So here too, there is nothing to worry about politically. Yes, from a human point of view, it is insulting, and the emotional reaction of people is understandable. But if we discard emotions and take a rational look at the situation, then if we remember how the NWO began in Ukraine, then the reason was the refusal of the West to agree with Russia on security issues. And now we are returning the West to this track.

And when they talk about concessions to Russia, then if we look at the list of trade and economic issues that we have now unblocked, is it really about concessions? On the contrary, Moscow is breaking through the trade and economic blockade, which means no less for victory at the front than the direct military victories themselves. Therefore, I have no doubt that we will return to Kherson. We will reach Odessa, Nikolaev and Transnistria. The main thing is patience. And patience in danger is courage.

As a result of November 14, we see that not very secret negotiations between Russia and the United States are taking place in Turkey at the level of the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Naryshkin and the head of the CIA Burns without the participation of representatives of Kyiv. All the evil of the situation is realized by sane Ukrainian experts:

"While everyone is celebrating the victory and the capture of Kherson, real diplomacy is taking place elsewhere, and we were not even invited there as observers."

That's exactly what it's worth talking about - there are tactics, and there is a strategy. You can make as many tactical retreats as you like, but if the strategy is correct, then the whole party will be behind us. By the way, if someone is not in the know, then the retreat (one of the strategies for indirect actions on Lidder Garth, I highly recommend reading his book of the same name) was one of the key winning strategies of the Scythians, our ancestors.

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#1  ...strategies for indirect actions on Lidder Garth, I highly recommend reading his book of the same name
I think that was supposed to be B. H. Liddell Hart...
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Ukrainian missiles attacked Poland
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Commentary by Russian military blogger Andrey Chervonets

Warsaw hastened to report that two Russian missiles hit Polish territory.

Two Poles were killed, a tractor was slightly damaged almost from a direct hit.

If it were "Caliber" and even more so "Iskander", there would be no wet place left from the tractor and the cart! And here even the glass in the cockpit is not broken.

A little later, irresponsible citizens inaccurately posted footage with rocket debris. Judging by them, this is the S-300, which could not have flown in from Russian territory, the laws of physics do not allow it.

Perhaps the Ukrainian air defense system worked inaccurately, perhaps Kyiv carried out a provocation in an attempt to involve Poland and others. Or create a reason to understand about Russia during the G20 summit in Bali, maybe there they won’t figure it out ten thousand kilometers away and condemn Moscow.

Another question is whether they did it on purpose or by accident.

Now the Poles have a good reason to send troops to Western Ukraine and take control of the city of Lvov.

Interestingly, Article 5 of NATO against 404 will be applied or not?

Curious what kind of wreckage will be shown to us in the morning? Ukraine, a lover of performances, may well roll a cart of shrapnel to the Poles from Russian missiles to escalate the situation.

No strikes were made against targets near the Ukrainian-Polish state border by Russian means of destruction.

The fragments published in hot pursuit by the Polish media from the scene in the village of Przewoduv have nothing to do with Russian weapons.

In the meantime, the origin of the rocket fragments that fell in the Lublin region cannot be established, - said the correspondent of the Lublin112 edition, located at the scene.

If it were debris from a Russian missile, they would have installed it right away.

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#1  My question from yesterday stands. If those were Ukrainian SAMs, what was their target? And if they are shooting north from Lviv, where must this target have come from?
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#2  Might have been a Belorussian use
Of Russian equipment
Posted by: Lord garth || 11/16/2022 7:55 Comments || Top||


#4  where must this target have come from?

Russia has fired missiles from south central Belarus before, but the geometry looks wrong for anything to be traveling near the border with Przewodów, unless they were fired from a southwest area (military base at Ivanava, Belarus?) towards Lviv and the Ukr air defenses were firing NNW from there. Przewodów border area is almost directly north of Lviv.
Posted by: Mullah Richard || 11/16/2022 8:07 Comments || Top||

#5  Missile Lands in Przewodow, Poland-Suchomimus

Geolocation and debris analysis.
Posted by: DarthVader || 11/16/2022 8:35 Comments || Top||

#6  The presidents of Poland and the US have said there is no evidence that the S-300 missiles were launched by Russian. Given the size of the attack (some 100 missiles) I am guessing NATO had air assets, AWACS or satellite, watching the show. I further suspect they have radar tracks of everything that went on near Poland.

EC's question is a good one. The attack was carried out against power grid infrastructure by long-range aviation. This means the missiles could have been coming from any direction except the West. If the air-defense was launched off-axis to the incoming and missed, they could have come down anywhere.

A cui bono question that comes to mind is: If the Russians are short on missiles, are they going to expend a couple blowing up a grain dryer in Poland knowing that will trigger NATO's Article 5? I'm betting no.
Posted by: SteveS || 11/16/2022 9:07 Comments || Top||

#7  "This business is going to get out of control. It'll get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it."

- Adm. Josh Painter
Posted by: M. Murcek || 11/16/2022 9:11 Comments || Top||

#8  are they going to expend a couple blowing up a grain dryer in Poland knowing that will trigger NATO's Article 5? I'm betting no.

I'm in agreement. Even if the missile was Russian, it would have been an accident. While the propaganda tools shreak that they are at war with NATO to deflect from Russia's failings, the last thing Putie-pie wants is a real shooting war with NATO. Ukraine using a spattering of NATO weapons has stopped and pushed the Russians back. Full NATO ground action will destroy the military in Ukraine.
Posted by: DarthVader || 11/16/2022 9:23 Comments || Top||

#9  Of course it was an accident.

The quality of the accident differs:

If a missile fired by Russia into Lviv ends up in Poland, it's an accident, but a reckless one.

If Ukraine shoots down (or misses) an incoming Russian missile close to the Polish border and debris ends up in Poland, it's simply a regrettable accident, but an accident that was provoked by reckless Russian action.
Posted by: European Conservative || 11/16/2022 9:53 Comments || Top||

#10  If those were Ukrainian SAMs, what was their target?

Not a 777-200 or a IL-20.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 11/16/2022 9:56 Comments || Top||

#11  American company Texas Instruments, whose electronics were found in Russian missiles, is still helping Russia bombard Ukraine. VIDEO&PHOTOS Source: https://censor.net/en/p3375010

"The first casualty of war is truth."
~ Fifth century B.C., Greek dramatist Aeschylus
Posted by: Besoeker || 11/16/2022 10:03 Comments || Top||

#12 
Posted by: DarthVader || 11/16/2022 11:29 Comments || Top||

#13  The Archduke Ferdinand is on life support.
Posted by: Matt || 11/16/2022 12:08 Comments || Top||

#14  Wow, that was a close call. If that narrative would have stuck... Dangerous game.

Accidental Russian Missile lands in Poland - it's an attack, Russia is trying to kill Poles.

Accident Ukrainian Missile lands in Poland - opps, we almost started WW3, sorry guys.



Posted by: mossomo || 11/16/2022 12:51 Comments || Top||

#15  But it was an accident.

Does not matter - An attack against a NATO country for whatever reason deserves a swift and sure response!

pssst...it was Ukraine.

Nevermind.

(for what it's worth, even noon radio hype man stated Ukraine weapon)
Posted by: swksvolFF || 11/16/2022 14:48 Comments || Top||


Russia started paying reparations to Ukraine
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.

Commentary, unless otherwise noted, is by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin:

In which the good colonel waxes sarcastic.
[ColonelCassad] Today Russia started paying reparations to Ukraine. There were three large tranches in total.

The issuance of reparations occurs through the free delivery of cruise missiles to infrastructure facilities in Ukraine.

As a result of dozens of hits in various regions of Ukraine, power went out in Kyiv, Kharkov, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytsky, Sumy, Lvov, Rivne, Odessa, and Izyum.

There were also arrivals in Vinnitsa, Krivoy Rog, Kovel, Kremenchug, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporozhye, etc. etc.

In Kiev, an anti-aircraft missile has traditionally hit a residential five-story building. In the evening we are waiting for tales about the fact that all 120% of the missiles flying to Ukraine were shot down.

I think that the payment of reparations should be intensified. Responsible for payments - General Surovikin.

Ukrainian air defense destroyed a Polish tractor

[ColonelCassad] During today's "payment of reparations" to Ukraine, according to Poland, two rockets fell on Polish territory and allegedly killed two people and damaged a tractor trailer.

After that, the media began to declare two Russian missiles and threatened to use the 5th article of the NATO charter (hello Caribbean Crisis 2.0). However, after the publication of the photos, it turned out that at least 1 missile belongs to Ukraine.

In the first photo, a fragment of a rocket that fell in Poland.
In the second photo, a fragment of the S-300 air defense missile system that fell in Dagestan on 10/08/2020 during the Karabakh war.
As you can see, the wreckage is identical, which means that a Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile from the S-300 air defense system fell on the territory of Poland.

The Russian Defense Ministry has already reported that no strikes were made on the border areas with Poland, and the missile fragments belong to Ukrainian weapons.

The statements of the Polish media and officials about the alleged fall of "Russian" missiles in the area of ​​​​the settlement of Przewoduv is a deliberate provocation in order to escalate the situation.

No strikes were made against targets near the Ukrainian-Polish state border by Russian means of destruction.

The fragments published in hot pursuit by the Polish media from the scene in the village of Przewoduv have nothing to do with Russian weapons.


Posted by: badanov || 11/16/2022 00:00 || Comments || Link || [8 views] Top|| File under:

#1  "No strikes were made against targets near the Ukrainian-Polish state border by Russian means of destruction."

So what were the Ukrainians shooting at?
Posted by: European Conservative || 11/16/2022 6:30 Comments || Top||

#2  lmao - I wasnt expecting reparations in the form of missile strikes. I was reading 80% of Lviv was without electricity.

Posted by: mossomo || 11/16/2022 12:47 Comments || Top||

#3  #1 So what were the Ukrainians shooting at?

Could have been intended for an entirely different direction, and malfunctioned. SAMs are supposed to self-destruct if they miss and start to fall back down. This one obviously didn't, so there's a reasonable chance that the guidance package was completely fucked and it was flying blind.
Posted by: Nero || 11/16/2022 13:01 Comments || Top||

#4  So what were the Ukrainians shooting at?

Things that go glurt in the night...
Posted by: M. Murcek || 11/16/2022 13:52 Comments || Top||



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