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environment1 year ago

Unveiling the Tale of Russia's Misunderstood 'Spy Whale'

A beluga whale named Hvaldimir, which appeared off the coast of Norway in 2019 wearing a harness, was believed to have escaped from a Russian military program, according to marine scientist Dr. Olga Shpak. While initially speculated to be a spy, Dr. Shpak suggests the whale was trained to guard a naval base but fled due to its playful nature. Despite Russia's denial of training the whale, satellite images suggest the presence of belugas near Russian military sites. Hvaldimir's body was found in 2024, with a post-mortem revealing death by a lodged stick, dismissing theories of foul play.

via BBC.com|
#belugawhale#environment#hvaldimir
world-news2 years ago

Putin Lauds Russian Forces Amidst Ongoing Ukrainian Resistance

On the eve of Orthodox Christmas, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Russian soldiers involved in the conflict with Ukraine, promising increased support despite criticism over the treatment of mobilized troops. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported shooting down a majority of drones and missiles launched by Russia overnight, with attacks focusing on the frontline territories. Ukrainian celebrations of Orthodox Christmas shifted to December 25th, in a move to distance from Russian influence, while Putin emphasized traditional values and the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in supporting the war effort.

via Al Jazeera English|
##airraids#orthodoxchristmas
world-news2 years ago

"Ukraine Targets Crimea, Obliterates Russian Military Hub"

Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a Russian command center at the Saki airfield in the annexed region of Crimea, disrupting the operations of the 43rd Fighter Aviation Regiment. The strike is part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to weaken Russian military control in the area. In retaliation, Russian forces conducted missile strikes in the Donetsk region, resulting in civilian casualties, including children. Additionally, Ukraine presented evidence of Russia using North Korean-supplied missiles, a claim supported by U.S. intelligence. The conflict's intensity has led to the cancellation of Russian Orthodox Christmas midnight masses in the city of Belgorod due to security concerns.

via New York Post |
##airstrike#conflict
militaryconflict2 years ago

"Repeated Russian Tank Assaults Fail Amidst Ukrainian Resistance and 'Carnage' in Eastern Ukraine"

Russian forces have made at least seven unsuccessful attempts to assault a Ukrainian forest in Kharkiv Oblast, with the latest attack captured in drone footage showing their armored column being decimated. Despite repeated failures and heavy losses, Russian units from the 25th and 138th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigades continue to engage Ukrainian defenders from the 14th and 30th Mechanized Brigades. The Ukrainian forces have consistently repelled these assaults, which are part of a broader pattern of frequent, often futile Russian attacks along the front line, including in areas like Avdiivka and Bakhmut.

via Business Insider|
##dronefootage#kharkivoblast
militaryconflict2 years ago

"Kyiv Escalates Strikes, Targets Russian Positions in Crimea"

The Ukrainian Air Force claims to have destroyed a Russian command post at the Saky air base in Crimea, with Ukraine intensifying its strikes on Russian military targets. Russia alleges to have shot down Ukrainian missiles during the attack. The ongoing conflict has seen both sides increase their use of drones, with Russia planning a significant increase in drone production by 2030. Casualties have been reported in Donetsk Province due to Russian shelling, as the war continues to escalate nearly two years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|
##airstrikes#crimea
world-news2 years ago

"Ukraine Reclaims Donetsk Territory Amidst Russian Military Setbacks and Shifting Frontlines"

Ukrainian forces have recaptured territory from Russia near Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, while Russia has made only minor advances without significant breakthroughs, particularly near Bakhmut. Despite Russian aerial bombardments, Ukraine's defenses remain robust. Estonia's Ministry of Defense reports that the conflict has seen a slowdown, possibly due to weather conditions. Additionally, Ukraine has launched a significant attack on Crimea, targeting Russian air defenses and a command center, with unconfirmed reports of Russian military casualties.

via Newsweek|
##avdiivka#crimeastrike
militaryconflict2 years ago

"Ukrainian Forces Repel Russian Advances in Fierce Clashes Along Dnipro and Avdiivka Fronts"

A video released by the Ukrainian 30th Prince Konstanty Ostrogski Mechanized Brigade shows a Russian armor column under heavy fire near Synkivka, resulting in significant losses for Russian forces. The footage, which cannot be independently verified by Newsweek, depicts a failed assault with tanks and APCs being destroyed amid artillery, drone, and machine gun attacks. Despite the intense combat and high casualties, Russian troops continue their offensive in the Luhansk and Kharkiv regions with limited success, facing stiff Ukrainian resistance.

via Newsweek|
##battleofkupiansk#militarycasualties
militaryconflict2 years ago

"Ukraine Turns Tide Against Russian Tanks Using Captured Tech Amidst Repeated Assault Failures"

Ukraine's military claims that Russia has lost over 6,000 tanks since the beginning of the conflict in February 2022, with recent figures indicating significant losses of armored vehicles around the town of Avdiivka. While these numbers have not been independently verified and are likely conservative estimates, they reflect the heavy toll on Russian military equipment, including the use of outdated tanks and the withdrawal of the advanced T-14 Armata from the conflict. The war has also affected Ukraine's tank fleet, which has been bolstered by Western-supplied armored vehicles.

via Newsweek|
##armoredvehicles#militarycasualties
military-and-defense2 years ago

"Ukraine Counters Russia's Advanced Military Tech with Precision Strikes"

Russia's deployment of its advanced Yastreb-AV counterbattery radar in Ukraine was met with swift destruction as Ukrainian forces targeted and destroyed the radar with artillery rockets, likely using American-made HIMARS systems. This incident highlights the ongoing cat-and-mouse dynamic in the conflict, where high-value military assets such as counterbattery radars become prime targets due to their role in enhancing artillery effectiveness and survivability on the battlefield.

via Forbes|
##artilleryradar#electronicwarfare
world-news2 years ago

"Putin's Mixed Messages on Ukraine: Calls for Peace on His Terms Amid Intensifying Conflict"

In their New Year's Eve addresses, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky focused on his nation's resilience and the ongoing war with Russia, while Russian President Vladimir Putin avoided any mention of the conflict. Zelensky's speech emphasized Ukraine's strength and the heroism of its soldiers, as he reflected on the country's survival and resistance against Russian aggression. In contrast, Putin's address steered clear of the war, instead highlighting unity and the values of Russian families, even as a new law expanding draft eligibility took effect and he praised the Russian military for their "fortitude."

via New York Post |
##newyearsspeech#putin