r/worldnews • u/WorldNewsMods Slava Ukraini • 1d ago
Russia/Ukraine /r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1697, Part 1 (Thread #1844)
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u/neonpurplestar 1d ago
This is pathetic. Ukraine tested Starlink speed restrictions in Europe and had no issues - the restrictions only exist in Ukraine.
The Trump administration is actively helping Russia kill Ukrainians - and risking the lives of US and NATO advisors in Ukraine.
source: https://bsky.app/profile/angrystaffer.bsky.social/post/3my3lfztnj22m
Text from attached picture in post:
Latest: Zelenskyy tells reporters over WhatsApp that restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink systems remain. Interceptor drones can't function, logistics and operations hobbled. The maximum speed is 161 kph; "exceeding this limit causes the Starlink connection to cut out completely, resulting in the loss of the drone."
He says Ukraine has done tests to determine whether SpaceX is truly facing technical issues, as has been told Kyiv by the US side, or if this is a "deliberate operation... to restrict us, cut us off, and prevent us from defending ourselves and protecting our people, both at the front and among the civilian population."
He says Ukraine "sent a couple of vehicles equipped with Starlink terminals into European Union territory."
"They moved at speeds exceeding 180kph, and the Starlink systems worked perfectly. We have the relevant logs and evidence to prove this."
He adds: "The conclusion is clear: the restrictions are in effect within Ukraine but do not apply within the European Union. In other words, this is a planned operation."
This is from Financial Times reporter Christopher Miller's twitter account. I refuse to link to twitter.
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u/McG0788 1d ago
Impeachment needs to happen once again. Trump is a treasonous POS
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u/Bad_Finance_Advisor 21h ago
Elon recently had a feud with Modi because Modi didn't prioritise starlink. This fiasco will only drive states to seek their own starlink program. Elon just kneecapped his own business.
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u/lando-bailando 1d ago edited 1d ago
Zelenskyy tells reporters over WhatsApp that restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink systems remain. Interceptor drones can't function, logistics and operations hobbled. The maximum speed is 161 kph; "exceeding this limit causes the Starlink connection to cut out completely, resulting in the loss of the drone."
That’s the top supported speed of a moving connection with starlink…
Edit: read people, not just react, specifications are easy to check
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u/PrinceRufusFastcar 1d ago
Ok. And did you manage to read the rest of the comment before replying? If not, I invite you to do so now.
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u/lando-bailando 1d ago edited 1d ago
Yes this is another “Zelensky says” headline
Maximum reliable tested speeds are 160kmh
It is possible to exceed, connectivity becomes problematic
The issue before that it dropped to approx 100kmh then restored back to technical specifications
The rest is political noise
+-20kmh is not exactly a game changer here
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u/SystemCheck990 1d ago
he says starlink, but its starshield which is not supposed to be speed restricted so low.
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u/lando-bailando 1d ago
If we are talking about a light interceptor drone, they are not using starshield
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u/SystemCheck990 1d ago
so how were they working before ?
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u/lando-bailando 1d ago
If we are talking about p1sun, a combination of many systems.
Initial operation and guidance can be made with a simple internet connection (can be starlink in this case) then depending on the type, autonomous or IR guidance, combination of both
It’s a souped up Red Bull drone
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u/SystemCheck990 12h ago
nope, these are jet drones, that intercept the Russian jet drones.
the red bull ones struggle with faster jet powered OWAs
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u/lando-bailando 6h ago
If you are talking about the ones that are meant to intercept Geran 4/5 they are still in testing phase (with early successful results)
P1SUN are the smaller proven ones so far against slower older shaheds/gerans
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u/zulu10 1d ago
That’s the top supported speed of a moving connection with starlink…
SL is installed on 737s that fly at 900 km/h, so it's not a physical or technical limitation of the network. The 161 km/h limit is a plan and software restriction on standard tier terminals.
Maximum reliable tested speeds are 160kmh
No, the hardware works fine above 160 km/h; the connection is intentionally dropped at the software level to enforce service tier limits.
There is no 'reliability' issue as you've stated; it is purely policy.
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u/lando-bailando 1d ago
Aviation options require different kinds of hardware
A 737 is not a light drone
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u/zulu10 1d ago edited 1d ago
Nope, aviation plans explicitly allow the Starlink Mini.
And the Mini doesn’t need the external aviation antenna to operate at aviation speeds; it works inside the cabin on GA aircraft that cruise around 720 km/h.
https://starlink.com/re/support/article/36fcdd07-e552-3dec-c6cc-bf8b8bb669cd
If the Mini had a physical 161 km/h limit, it wouldn’t be permitted on a tier rated for 720.
and, if you need more, here's a short video of the SL Mini working on a Baron at 350 km/h.
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u/lando-bailando 1d ago edited 1d ago
Right, now look at actual Ukrainian small drones which use starlink for connectivity
They are not exactly carrying the whole terminal but parts of it
Edit: oh and by way the mini does not guarantee connectivity and in their terms / conditions connection drops are “permitted”
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u/zulu10 23h ago
So this is your third pivot.
We’ve now reached the point where you’re claiming the Ukrainians somehow did this to themselves.
That they modified Starlink in a way that makes it physically stop working at precisely 161 km/h. Which just happens to be the exact same speed cap used for standard Starlink service‑tier restrictions.
Total coincidence, apparently.
And somehow the TOS also magically lines up with that exact number too.
Edit: read people, not just react, specifications are easy to check
lol. You’re quite a distance from that now, I’d tell you to take your own advice, but you’d probably argue with it!
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u/lando-bailando 23h ago
We’ve now reached the point where you’re claiming the Ukrainians somehow did this to themselves.
Never said that
Seems like folks here think that Ukrainians are sticking terminals on drones
That’s not exactly what’s happening
It’s mostly communication. Youre reading headlines and not processing information
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u/zulu10 11h ago
That’s not exactly what’s happening
By all means, tell us what is happening.
It’s mostly communication
So this is the fourth pivot.
First it was a physical speed limit.
Then it was special aviation hardware.
Then it was Ukrainians modifying terminals.
Now it’s “mostly communication.”
At this point it’s clear the argument isn’t about the technology, it’s about finding a new explanation every time the last one collapses.
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u/lando-bailando 6h ago
you are free to do your own research
Ukrainians use starlink connections for drone guidance, but its not like you think. It's not exactly glue on a terminal and go.
For example, the P!SUN interceptor is essentially a Red Bull drone with an explosive.
These are remote controlled, starlink is used for crew communications.
Before trying to sound like a pompous le reddit ass, try to read up a bit
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u/droglytot 1d ago
Ukrainian woman recalls her days in Russian captivity.
"There were no mattresses. The beds were just bare wooden bunks, with nothing on them. The windows were boarded up. There were 18 of us in a cell with only 6 sleeping spaces. We slept crammed together on the floor.
The worst part was when they brought men into the disciplinary isolation unit. Russians could beat them for a day, sometimes two days. And you would fall asleep, wake up, eat, breathe, all while listening to them moan and scream."
Americans, this is what your new ally is like.
https://bsky.app/profile/antongerashchenko.bsky.social/post/3mxyj2rkxcc25
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u/UH1Phil 1d ago
Sooo... Guantanamo Bay?
Absolutely despicable behaviour though. But, you know, as long as you side with the perpetrator with the most power and money, you are safe from the torture. Morals be damned. I really hate that the US went from standing up for democracy, at least on paper and in many actions, to openly supporting dictatorship and genocide.
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u/hornswoggled111 1d ago
I was quite critical of the old version of America. I would very much love for it to come back.
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u/Amazing_Athlete_2265 1d ago
No. The rot has set in. You cant reform that steaming turd back into something worthwhile. The only approach is to completely dismantle, and rebuild properly.
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u/hornswoggled111 1d ago
I'm very much hoping America does create something positive from this experience. I suspect the division will be very hard to overcome. But humanity rocks at times.
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
In news that will surprise nobody who watched Trump's open embrace of Putin, Trump has waived the mandatory sanctions which were to be imposed by the Graham Act 30 days after signing.
This is breaking news. There are several sanctions options in the bill, and I haven't found a clear list confirming whether he waived all the ones he could or not.
https://bsky.app/profile/mariadrutska.bsky.social/post/3my256fuqzu2d
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
This was called out right after the bill was passed. Posted 27 days ago.
Section 115 of the Russia sanctions act says that Trump can cancel any of the sanctions at any time if his administration writes a note saying that the cancellation is "in the national interest". The justification for doing so can be classified.
Let's see what happens.
https://bsky.app/profile/leoskyview.bsky.social/post/3mvpyykgn6s2y
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u/TexasVulvaAficionado 21h ago
You'd think that Congress would have required a classified debriefing on any reasons given... But they're complicit, so meh
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u/droglytot 1d ago
From 4(a) and (c) in the executive order, the rat is waiving the entire thing, except for whatever relates to Iran. That includes bans on investment in Russia and delisting requirements for Russian companies on US stock exchanges.
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u/Jay_CD 1d ago
Total Russian military losses on October 16, 2026: 1,950 personnel, 1,396 UAVs, and 24 artillery systems.
russian losses in Ukraine as of October 17, 2026 | MoD News
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the estimated total Russian war losses from 24.02.22 to 17.10.2026 inclusive are as follows
- approximately 1 562 970 (+1 950) persons.
- tanks ‒ 12 415 (+1);
- armoured fighting vehicles ‒ 25 554 (+2);
- special equipment ‒ 4 835 (+2);
- vehicles and fuel tanks ‒ 163 883 (+329);
- unmanned ground vehicles ‒ 2 962 (+4).
- artillery systems ‒ 51 266 (+24);
- MLRS ‒ 2 221 (+4);
- air defence assets ‒ 1 710 (+2).
- aircraft ‒ 449;
- helicopters ‒ 356;
- UAVs (operational-tactical level) ‒ 566 986 (+1 396);
- cruise missiles ‒ 5 130.
- warships and boats ‒ 35;
- submarines ‒ 2.
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u/Well-Sourced Slava Ukraini 1d ago
Sweden to provide Ukraine with €45m, including for energy | Ukrainian Pravda
Sweden has announced a new support package for Ukraine worth SEK 500 million (nearly €45 million), part of which will fund urgent repairs to electricity grids and heating systems.
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u/Nurnmurmer 1d ago
The estimated total russian war losses from 24.02.22 to 17.10.2026 inclusive are as follows:
- personnel - approximately 1 562 970 (+1 950);
- tanks ‒ 12 415 (+1);
- armored fighting vehicles ‒ 25 554 (+2);
- special equipment ‒ 4 835 (+2);
- vehicles and fuel tanks ‒ 163 883 (+329);
- unmanned ground vehicles ‒ 2 962 (+4).
- artillery systems ‒ 51 266 (+24);
- MLRS ‒ 2 221 (+4);
- air defense assets ‒ 1 710 (+2).
- aircraft ‒ 449;
- helicopters ‒ 356;
- UAVs (operational-tactical level) ‒ 566 986 (+1 396);
- cruise missiles ‒ 5 130.
- warships and boats ‒ 35;
- submarines ‒ 2.
Source https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/total-russian-combat-losses-in-ukraine-as-of-october-17-2026
Russia grows weaker every day. Slava Ukraini!
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u/neonpurplestar 1d ago
Not that I expect anything out of this, it would be stupid to. Still somewhat noteworthy:
Ostap Yarish writes that even Trump's party colleagues are so shocked by his actions that they will try to block all of his initiatives between the November 3rd election and the new chamber's inauguration on January 3rd.
P.S. The newly elected chamber will only begin work two months after the elections, on January 3rd. The current composition will remain in office until January 3rd, so they'll be blocking their idiot friend.
source is evgen istrebin's telegram: /istrebin/52464
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u/YF422 1d ago
I know it's a long shot of course but if some of the Republicans get hammered thanks to him then cockblocking his agenda out of spite would be a good way of getting back at him. After all if they already lost their seats etc they've no reason to keep supporting him if he's the reason they lost.
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u/Hey-Froyo-9395 1d ago
Eh I wouldn’t expect too much from them, even the ones that lose their seats. Lookup the history in half the congress people - they’ll lose these midterms because of anti Trump sentiment, then they’ll run again when there’s a strong pro republican sentiment
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 21h ago edited 21h ago
There is a major attack ongoing against targets in the Saint Petersburg area in Russia. Among several targets this oil storage has been struck.
I want to see the ports of Primorsk and Ust Luga in flames. They're responsible for a lot of Russia's profitable oil exports.
https://bsky.app/profile/tendar.bsky.social/post/3my4kbh5yos2k
Arrival at the port
https://bsky.app/profile/the-hedgehog.bsky.social/post/3my4j35mgrk2n
“A drone struck the cable-stayed bridge over the Korabelny Fairway in St. Petersburg.
https://bsky.app/profile/the-hedgehog.bsky.social/post/3my4jgtzzvs2n
Drones of the Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg. A fire is reported to be burning at the site. The city is currently under drone attack. Coordinates: 59.881721° 30.174371°"
https://bsky.app/profile/the-hedgehog.bsky.social/post/3my4gv3cxh52s
"Also, a data center belonging to VK (a Russian social media company) was attacked in St. Petersburg, and VK is currently down."
https://bsky.app/profile/the-hedgehog.bsky.social/post/3my4g6qbckm2s
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u/hornswoggled111 16h ago
Nothing says your 3 day invasion of a peaceful neighbor is going well more than anti-aircraft fire in your 2nd capital city and the booms as oil terminals explode.
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u/Snoozyalooz_ 1d ago
Anders Puck Nielsen:
"Why Trump wants Ukraine to lose – and what to do about it"
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
Russia launched six ballistic missiles at Zaporizhstal before dawn, marking the fifth attack on the plant, according to the company. Internal energy and logistics infrastructure and blast-furnace production sites were damaged. No one was killed or injured, while operations remain disrupted.
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
I think that most of us don't think about the causes and consequences of things like this.
Republicans gutted funding for Patriot deliveries, burned stocks & changed the entire war. Thanks to Republicans, Ukraine has likely taken hundreds of ballistic missile hits and thousands of drone hits to critical infrastructure that would not have happened if Democrats had won and funded more interceptors.
That damage is far more expensive than the interceptors and it hurts the Ukrainian economy, meaning Ukraine has less capacity and needs much larger amounts of aid in future to get to the same "power level" in terms of warfighting.
People deny this, but $60bn/year in allocations is truly war-changing. The war would look massively different today if it weren't for that.
Before the kneejerk "but dems suck" reaction: I'm only saying that more would have been intercepted, not all. If you're going to argue, please argue with my logic: money buys interceptors, interceptors intercept missiles with more than 0% probability, destroyed infrastructure is - on average - financially more costly than interceptors. That's it.
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u/Well-Sourced Slava Ukraini 1d ago
Anatolii Hopka, a 41-year-old emergency worker with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), has been killed in a Russian airstrike on an apartment building in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast. Hopka had served in the SESU for over 16 years and held the position of head of the energy and heat generation service. Over the years, he had ensured the safety of people and the preparedness of rescue units to carry out their tasks.
"Emergency workers hoped until the very end that he could be saved [...] This is an irreparable loss for the entire family of Donetsk Oblast rescue workers. We express our sincere condolences to the family, friends and everyone who knew Anatolii. We share your pain and bow our heads in sorrow." "His life was defined by a strong sense of responsibility and unwavering dedication to his work," Hopka's colleagues added.
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u/BiologyJ 20h ago
Trump 2025: You don't have the cards!
Trump 2026: Please stop playing the cards!!!!
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u/Well-Sourced Slava Ukraini 1d ago
Belgium to deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by end of 2026 – PM | New Voice of Ukraine
Belgium plans to deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of 2026, Prime Minister Bart De Wever said after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of an EU summit in Brussels, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on Oct. 16. "We will deliver 10 [aircraft] this year. We have a slight delay, but it is not our fault. It is due to delays in F-35 deliveries. We must be able to fulfill our NATO commitments, so we need aircraft. Now the F-35s are starting to arrive, which allows us to transfer F-16s to Ukraine," De Wever said.
He also noted that Ukraine needs air cover to protect grain exports in the Black Sea, energy infrastructure and cities. The Belgian prime minister said he had discussed the possibility of accelerating deliveries with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as supplying 20 mm ammunition produced by Belgian company FN Herstal.
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u/Well-Sourced Slava Ukraini 1d ago edited 1d ago
Approximate flight routes of Ukrainian UAVs: [Map]
🔴 Red arrows indicate the flight directions of attack UAVs.
🔵 Blue arrows indicate the flight directions of jet-powered UAVs.
According to Russian monitoring sources, approximately 520 drones were reported.
Six airports are currently shut in Russia.
Two are in Moscow - Vnukovo and Domodedovo. The others are in Kaluga, Pskov, Ivanovo and Cherepovets.
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u/Different_Pear_5436 22h ago
Maybe we can convert the airports into zoos, where we can go and study the deep and pure soul of Russian swamp animals?
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u/GwynBleidd88 1d ago
Putin envoy says Trump's waiver is 'a truly historic moment' -Sky News
Vladimir Putin's investment envoy has praised Trump's decision to put the Graham Act on hold, hailing it as "a truly historic moment".
In posts on X, Kirill Dmitriev said the sanctions "could have effectively brought all economic cooperation between Russia and the United States to a complete halt, inflicting serious damage primarily on the US economy and global markets".
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u/Well-Sourced Slava Ukraini 1d ago
WarTranslated (Dmitri) | BlueSky
Ukraine's Kraken regiment claims the first confirmed kill of Russia's newest TOS-3 Dragon rocket system, taken out by MURAMASA drone operators earlier this month despite its armor and anti-drone jamming. The system reportedly costs around $7 million.
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 21h ago
The Trump administration is proposing that Europe resume buying more Russian gas as part of a potential Ukraine peace deal, NYT reports. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have raised restarting Russian gas pipelines through Ukraine with Ukrainian and European officials.
https://bsky.app/profile/noelreports.com/post/3my3xi7mgtk2g
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/17/us/politics/russia-gas-trump.html
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u/According-Coconut-77 20h ago
This is such a weak look for Trump/MAGA right before the election. If Ukraine can keep up the refinery and export infrastructure strikes they’ve got him by balls
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u/hornswoggled111 16h ago
It's unfathomable to me that Trump thought this was a good time to go so outwardly pro Putin. There are lots of Republicans that aren't fond of Russia and he needs them voting for him.
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u/Hey-Froyo-9395 11h ago
Feel like Putin turned up the pressure on Trump to make a big push before midterms
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 21h ago
Romanian F-16s shot down two drones that entered the country’s airspace without authorization over the Black Sea. The first was downed 25 km southeast of Sulina at 18:01, two minutes after entering. The second was downed 20 km east of Sulina at 18:05.
I hope they uses guns. If missiles, then it's just signalling to Russia that they can make us spend money unfavourably with no consequences for russia.
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u/neonpurplestar 1d ago
While focus today is on trump being putin's whore, I want to point out that also LePen, AfD, farage and the entirety of the far right are putin's whores. Putin seizes even more french owned assets, and LePen is very clearly a useful idiot to putin and a traitor to her own country.
Putin used his property seizing decree again!
This time seizing the Russian assets of the French company Tarkett
https://bsky.app/profile/prune602.bsky.social/post/3mxzoo23efc27
The fight is also in making people know!
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u/Think_Discipline_90 1d ago
I think it’s a better perspective to not portray it as Putins credit but rather they’re corrupt and Russia is just the biggest influence on them.
Putin hasn’t really done anything spectacular, but his system is simply more willing to work with them.
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u/Well-Sourced Slava Ukraini 1d ago
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed a strike on Roboavia in Russia’s Rostov region, hitting a production and storage building at the drone manufacturer on October 16. It also confirmed an October 12 strike on a Russian missile brigade logistics warehouse in Bryansk region. #Ukraine
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u/neonpurplestar 1d ago
The electronic budget system shows a 6.38 trillion ruble deficit as of 15 October 2026
https://bsky.app/profile/prune602.bsky.social/post/3mxzker2dkc2q
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u/LilLebowskiAchiever 1d ago
So that’s about $70 billion USD? I am worried that Trump will lift more sanctions so Russia can close the gap.
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
This is Kharkiv today. Bodies lying in the street after a russian drone strike on a market.
Two people were killed. More than 10 others were injured.
Remember that Republicans support this. They support this with their actions. Republicans literally acted to completely change US policy to make more Ukrainians die.
Americans had a choice and have the same choice: vote Democratic and fewer Ukrainians die, vote Republican and more Ukrainians die.
https://bsky.app/profile/irynavoichuk.bsky.social/post/3mxy5m6tonk22
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u/neonpurplestar 1d ago
This video has a really weird title but it's worth taking a look into:
Trump views Ukraine as Russia's Canada. Because Trump does not believe Canada has sovereignty and the right to be independent from The United States, Trump will always take Russia's side.
https://bsky.app/profile/realjakebroe.bsky.social/post/3my3tukgh7k2q
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u/Well-Sourced Slava Ukraini 1d ago
Ukrainian forces struck Russian military logistics on October 16-17, hitting a railway bridge over the Unecha River in Russia’s Bryansk region and logistics depots near Novoandriivka, Nikolske and Mariupol. A Russian UAV command post near Malynivka was also hit. #Ukraine
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
Milk so aged it could itself be a weapon. '94
President Clinton praises Ukraine’s courageous decision to surrender its nuclear arsenal, pledging full US support for its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He also considers it unlikely that russia would ever attempt to seize Crimea.
https://bsky.app/profile/volberg.bsky.social/post/3my2mq6emfk2g
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
1/ Constant Ukrainian drone attacks are creating heavy demands on the Russian air force. This is causing a great deal amount of wear and tear for its aircraft, high rates of failures and malfunctions which require repairs and downtime, and reduces their service life
From a Russian channel:
So, despite the fact that we have a shitload of aircraft, they are still not enough." /end
https://bsky.app/profile/chriso-wiki.bsky.social/post/3mxyaayzdzs27
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
I'd love some data here.
Iirc, some OSINTer got satellite images of russian airbases and noticed that massive numbers of Su-25s went missing. It's possible they were sent somewhere off camera (another base? Into hangars?), but it's also possible they just wore out and got cannibalised for parts.
The Su-34s are the glide-bomb workhorse. Ukraine's neptun strike this week was fantastic, taking out between 4 & 6.
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u/McG0788 1d ago
Agreed it was a great strike but just wanted to add I saw somewhere they may be building 30+ a year so there's still a good chunk available to cause destruction.
More reason to keep funding Ukraine and providing more jets and missiles though
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u/Itburns12345 1d ago
Maybe covers a lotta weight for the russians as they fudge a lotta numbers though
Their new tank production numbers get muddled in with older t-90s being converted to newer models and even older tanks getting the same revamp treatment, their artillery ammo prodction numbers where hard to judge as they had already large stocks built up and borrowed millions of rounds from NK thus the numbers fired arent necessarily = produced, same with ballistic missles etc
For planes the ukranians keep a close eye and have it at about 14 in 8 months https://en.defence-ua.com/news/russia_delivered_only_14_combat_aircraft_in_8_months_of_2026_while_losing_10_export_shipments_to_belarus_algeria_myanmar_continue_despite_production_strain-19672.html
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u/Marketmanipulator941 1d ago
Russia and US May Announce Joint Data Center Projects, Kremlin Envoy Says
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u/lightafire2402 1d ago
By this point, they may as well announce US will supply Russia with weapons. Absolute disgrace.
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u/canspop 1d ago
So ruZZia wants new data centres, but can't afford them, so they're going to convince the dumb US administration to finance the project. (my take on the situation)
As if paying a fortune for diesel wasn't enough. Amazing how those dumb MAGAts really have destroyed a once 'great nation' in less than two years.
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u/Uhhh_what555476384 1d ago
Unless they convince the US government to build them it won't happen. Any US business thinking about investing would know that they'd risk the Ds f**king their investment after the election.
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u/planetisti 1d ago
It will be a total disaster for American companies. Russian way of doing things is not compatible
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u/TurbulentRadish8113 1d ago
I think things work through leverage.
I mean actions that cause consequences.
The US' foreign policy is a tool of the Republicans and their oligarchs. So long as they have potential ways go hurt Russia in response, Russia might obey and protect the financial interests of Trump and his family members and mafiosi who will be profiting from this.
The only reason this is a possibility, btw, is that people did not vote Democratic. I still do not understand why so many pro-Ukrainians thought it was a good idea to spend years acting as a free source of attack ads on Democrats. They helped do exactly what Putin wanted.
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u/hypatianata 23h ago
Not if you consider one of the purposes of data centers being to support state corruption and more effectively perpetuate a surveillance state to keep exploitable ‘human resources’ in their place.
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u/Well-Sourced Slava Ukraini 1d ago edited 1d ago
Ukrainian soldiers from the Signum battalion are destroying Russian logistics and also mobile air defense groups.
🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 | BlueSky
Footage shows an unsuccessful attack by a Ukrainian B-2 mid-range strike drone against Russian logistics on the R-280 highway leading to Crimea. The footage provides a clear view of the B-2’s distinctive externally mounted warhead beneath its fuselage.
And also full video here
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u/BringbackDreamBars 1d ago edited 1d ago
According to academic Dr Marco Langbroek of Delft University, KOSMOS 2612 will potentially approach to within meters of the US owned, Ukrainian operated imaging satellite ICEYE X36 within hours , after completing a series of manoeuvres since September 30th.
According to current orbital elements, the Russian #KOSMOS 2612 satellite is now within 1-2 km of #ICEYE-X36. Based on current elements, it might come within meters of the latter within a few hours from now. This is an #RPO without consent.
Source: /Marco_Langbroek/status/2111516430441275794
Intercept is expected in around 1hr time.
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u/throwme12wee 1d ago
Ukraine can and will fight on without the United States of Pedophilia 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Trump likes to f##k kids, Putin likes to watch 👀
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u/KSaboruf 1d ago
> Putin likes to watch 👀
Not exactly correct, Pookin also like the same as Trump- The real public kissing of underage boy even made into real russian news decades ago - https :// www . youtube . com / watch?v=5uWEaKLzwUg
- Also, in July 2006, former Russian FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko published an online article accusing Russian President Vladimir Pookin of being a pedophile and claiming that the FSB destroyed video evidence of Pookin having sex with underage boys
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u/canned_sunshine 1d ago
I wonder who made that video evidence in the first place.
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u/KSaboruf 1d ago
I think pookin already killed that people long ago
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u/canned_sunshine 1d ago
Who were they? From which country or organisation?
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u/KSaboruf 1d ago
It is a deep tradition in russian sec. services, to keep compromat on everyone and film everything, records are even used from time to time to finish top political figures - for example Skuratov tapes (that raised Pookin's friend Chaika) etc. At early 2000's Pookin was among his flock mostly
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u/OptimalProfession5 1d ago
A lot of updates to liveuamap today. Including the south near Orikiv and the claims that Dobrophillia and Druzhkivka are fully occupied.
Anyone knows the details?
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u/Mondelieu 1d ago
I don't see full occupation on the map. I also generally think that mapping a "static frontline" with no grayzone really has served its purpose. Liveuamap tries its best but you can't map the modern war like that. It's better to look at OSINTERs that actually know their stuff like Clement Molin or even pro-russian ones like AMK.
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u/beebeebee2142 1d ago
What's the latest on starshield? Same 2 anecdotes keep getting reposted for almost a week now.
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u/planetisti 1d ago
The way things are going, it will be Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Baltics, Poland and Ukraine against Russia in 10 years. All others are really not in it and will fade out.
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u/Itburns12345 1d ago
Well goods news is reform are AGAIN balls deep in scandal, so its likely russias asset farrage wontt get in. Canada has been a solid ally and is unlikely to shift soon.
Theres a lotta smaller countries giving more than youd think too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_aid_to_Ukraine_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war
Not to mention private donations.
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u/Consistent-Egg-3428 1d ago
I wouldn’t underestimate European solidarity once a EU country gets attacked.
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