Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.social🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 6hA failed attempt by a Russian mobile air defense team to intercept a Ukrainian mid-range strike drone targeting logistics along the land corridor to Crimea. Despite attempts to shoot it down, the drone flies past the Russian gunners and slams into a truck. 752067 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialJakub Janovsky @rebel44cz.bsky.social · 16/10/2026From FighterBomber (t.me/bomber_fight...). IMO, most people underestimate how many airframes (besides all the related crashes) will be lost or have their lifespans drastically reduced due to wear and tear. 510815 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialWarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 7hCyberBoroshno analysts report Russia imposed flight restrictions at 12 airports overnight starting at 22:00 on October 16, including Moscow's Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo, plus Kaluga, Zhukovsky, Sochi, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Penza, Saratov, Cherepovets and Gelendzhik. 317317 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialVlad Vexler @vladvexler.bsky.social · 8hA few smart people are wondering whether Putin has threatened to leak whatever he has on Trump, given Trump’s outrageously pro-Kremlin behaviour. The answer is still no. 1514021 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialVlad Vexler @vladvexler.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Yes, European leaders need to understand that if you criticise Trump, he will get much more narcissistic supply from the time you praise him. Because Carney has stood up to Trump, Carney telling Trump “I enjoyed my phone call with you” means something to Trump. He gets narcissistic supply from it. 210822 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 15/10/2026No amount of support for Russia can end the war, because Russia is the criminal aggressor. A modicum of support for Ukraine could, however, end the war, by making it impossible for Russia to continue. This should not be a hard choice. 472659951 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Texas Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate James Talarico: We need to strengthen Ukraine.We need to strengthen our NATO allies as they stand up to Russ aggression so we don't have to…I see this as a cost-saving measure.If we can stop…Putin in Ukraine,then we're not going to have to stop him elsewhere 16739162 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 15/10/2026I think a certain few people in the US administration take us all for complete fools. They suggest unfreezing Russian assets, which is the biggest leverage available if negotiations ever truly come in good faith, no, not for peace, not even for a ceasefire, but to RESTART PEACE TALKS 🤦♀️ 44734149 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialJakub Janovsky @rebel44cz.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Engineering equipment is saving lives, so please consider donating to @teoyaomiquu.bsky.social fundraiser, as I have just done! 011228 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialIllia Ponomarenko @ioponomarenko.bsky.social · 14/10/2026 32887261 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Residents of an apartment building in Kyiv that was struck by Russia last night. 📷: evgenymaloletka / dobronosov / Instagram 819781 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 14/10/2026In Lutsk, Russian drone hit the Eurogurt wholesale store, killing 6 people and injuring 12 others, including a child‼️ With the new Starlink limitations our ability to intercept drones is very limited. 40650298 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.social🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Just your average morning news from Russia: In occupied Donetsk, a drug dealer with seven previous convictions, recruited from a prison, is on trial for killing six fellow Russian soldiers, including a former FSB specialist and a unit commander. 3452674 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialAnders Puck Nielsen @anderspucknielsen.dk · 13/10/2026The Black Sea is actually not a bad place for Russia to test NATO, because due to the Montreux Convention it is difficult for NATO to send a naval force to the area. 1520171 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialFrench Aid to Europe 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @aidefranceukr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026🇫🇷🇯🇵 “French defence contractor Thales will establish a maintenance and operational support base in Japan in what is seen as the first such move by a foreign firm in the country”. www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...japantimes.co.jpFrench defense firm Thales to build Japan base, media report saysThales Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine told the Nikkei daily that the base “will mark a milestone toward Thales’s long-term engagement in Japan.” 22810 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialJakub Janovsky @rebel44cz.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I have updated the main Oryx loss list infographics with the latest version from our colleagues at @valka_online 0927 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialJakub Janovsky @rebel44cz.bsky.social · 11/10/2026#UkraineWar: a summary of Russian equipment losses added to the Oryx loss list over the past week (as of 11/10/2026) Full list: oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/atta... 111812 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialMassimo Frantarelli @mrfrantarelli.bsky.social · 13/12/2025JSC “Dalzavod Ship Repair Center” (Vladivostok). Project 1155M frigate “Admiral Vinogradov”(Repair/Modernization). ❗🗓️Dec. 10, 2025 152 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 13/10/2026In 1987 Trump visited Moscow. Since then, "He has changed his mind about abortion and crypto, he has supported different political parties, but his dislike of America’s democratic allies and his preference for Russia have remained remarkably consistent." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...theatlantic.comTrump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal ClearThe president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender. 942287913 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 13/10/2026France boarded the tanker DF Peak more than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion, Macron says. The vessel is suspected of sailing under a false flag and involvement in illicit fuel transport. Macron said France is determined to combat the “ghost fleet.” #France 11648108 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.social🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Montenegro has detained Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of Rybar, one of Russia’s largest and most influential pro-war Telegram channels. Rybar plays a major role in Russia’s war propaganda publishing Kremlin narratives. 18734140 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialWarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 09/10/2026An attack is being reported right now on the Ukhta oil refinery in Russia's Komi Republic, owned by Lukoil, which can process about 4.2 million tons of oil per year. 218111 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialUkrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 09/10/2026🤦♂️ Putin celebrates birthday with former German chancellor Schröderpravda.com.uaPutin celebrates birthday with former German chancellor SchröderFormer German chancellor Gerhard Schröder joined Vladimir Putin in Moscow for the Russian leader's birthday. Schröder's continued ties to Russia and his new role at a Russian supermarket chain have dr... 82913 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 09/10/2026❗️An attack is reported on Lukoil’s Ukhta oil refinery in Russia’s Komi Republic. The facility can process about 4.2 million tonnes of crude oil annually and produces gasoline, diesel, fuel oil and other petroleum products. The refinery also supplies fuel and lubricants to Russian forces. #Russia 324526 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialMina Hanse @mina-hanse.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The Trump administration has redirected tens of millions in U.S. military aid from Europe and the Middle East to conservative-leaning governments in Latin America, according to three U.S. officials reported by The Washington Post. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...washingtonpost.comTrump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America insteadThe diverted funds include tens of millions of dollars that Congress approved for countries affected by the war in Ukraine. 15517 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialYaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Late Friday morning in Kyiv. No, I won’t go to the right bank of the city as I planned. Why? The bridge I use was hit again at night (for the third time). And traffic on some other bridges across the Dnipro River was restricted. So, traffic jams are inevitable. I'll wait. I'll wait. 4158483 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialWarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 02/10/2026In an FT interview, Zelensky said Ukrainian intel, including intercepted Kremlin calls, shows Putin scrapped the limits Russia followed in earlier air campaigns. Zelensky said Putin gave the order in September as strikes on Kyiv intensified, and “there are no rules now”. www.ft.com/content/c2ad... 215626 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialGAU @deaidua.org · 02/10/2026Germany’s Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) has handed over a modern and advanced firefighting vehicle with a ladder and rotating platform to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast to assist in rescue operations after Russian attacks. 17618 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A Russian soldier told how he was captured by Ukrainian Defenders for a second time - this time by the 61st Separate Mechanized Steppe Brigade. Mikhail Fomin from Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, call sign "Kipish," was involved in car theft, burglaries, and drug dealing before joining the Russian army. 519743 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialEd Zitron @edzitron.com · 29/09/2026Per Reuters, Anthropic has $252 billion in non-cancelable compute obligations across Microsoft, Google and Amazon, and $161.2 billion in Broadcom TPU lease obligations that are "largely non-cancelable". Truly insane. $413 billion in non-cancelable contracts. www.reuters.com/business/ant... 2743378 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.social🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Ukrainian forces have launched the largest drone-based humanitarian operations of its kind, delivering food across the Dnipro River to residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky, Kherson region. Around 4 tonnes of supplies have already reached 100 designated locations. 261132297 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialJustin Bronk @justin-br0nk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026New from me for RUSI today Why NATO should urgently set up a multinational squadron dedicated to intercepting one-way-attack drones; including the rough performance, avionics and weapon requirements and aircraft options available. Free to read here: www.rusi.org/explore-our-...rusi.orgOptions for a NATO Multinational Drone-Interception SquadronA dedicated multinational NATO squadron of armed jet trainers could shoot down Russian drone incursions without burning through frontline fighters and scarce air-to-air missiles. 35111 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialThe Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 25/09/2026Bomb Markings On Thai F-16s Shed New Light On Cambodia Combat Operations Mission markings appearing on RTAF F-16s offer new clues about the weapons and aircraft employed during the 2025 fighting with Cambodia, which also saw the Gripen’s combat debut. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/25/b...theaviationist.comBomb Markings On Thai F-16s Shed New Light On Cambodia Combat OperationsMission markings appearing on Royal Thai Air Force F-16s offer new clues about the weapons and aircraft employed during the 2025 fighting with Cambodia, 052 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 25/09/2026The far-right ideologues and grifters running U.S. foreign policy are the vanguard of a movement that will alter not just America but the world, @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu reports. bit.lyDonald Trump’s Empire of GriftFar-right ideologues have transformed American foreign policy into a tool of private gain and antidemocratic reaction. 9294111 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialFrench Aid to Europe 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @aidefranceukr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Russian Federation has denounced the EU’s sanctions against Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, who was expelled from France amid allegations of being a Russian agent, as “unlawful” and a form of “persecution of a media representative”. 🤡🤡 www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...lemonde.frKremlin slams EU sanctions on Russian TV commentator as 'persecution'The EU sanctioned Xenia Fedorova for 'dissemination of pro-Russian narratives in France and the Union in the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.' 3194 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.social🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 @militarynewsua.bsky.social · 25/09/2026❗️The Republic of Korea Air Force has received the first production indigenous fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae. 1447 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialRUSI @rusi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Following the shutdown of USAID, high-aid-exposure African regions saw violence rise: ‘conflict events increased by 10.6%, battle counts rose by 6.9%, and battle-related fatalities went up by 9.3%.’ Our new article explores aid's link to security.rusi.orgDevelopment Aid as Security Policy?Recent cuts to foreign aid have raised serious humanitarian concerns. They also offer vital insights into the relationship between development and security going forward. 0169 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialShaun Pinner @shaunpinner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026More jet-powered drones have just hit Dnipro. I can see a plume of black smoke rising over the city and a fire burning. Russia is attacking us again in broad daylight. 29129 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialWarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Zelensky says the SBU used a new Ukrainian interceptor drone for the second time today, hitting a Russian jet Geran-5. Industrial-scale results are expected closer to mid-November, with early air defense use starting in Sumy and Chernihiv regions. 133534 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 19/09/2026A shopping mall in Dnipro was left completely destroyed after a Russian strike today. At least 3 people were injured in the attack. Russia continues its terrorism every day with strikes on public transport, shops and malls, apartment buildings, and gas stations. 22453177 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.social🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 19/09/2026A stunning shot of a Ukrainian F-16 pilot looking back at a jet-powered Shahed he had just shot down over Kyiv with his onboard cannon. 351826378 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialOlga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 19/09/2026Election in occupied areas by Russia - voting under military supervision. 1291186720 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 11/09/2026At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Putin complained about "Western competitors and sanctions". That's rich coming from someone whose main ways of dealing with other countries are trade wars&military aggression "All the time we were told that competition is a sacred cow,&you can't touch it. 1316445 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialH I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Seems relevant... Guide To Explosive USV Threat In Red Sea -> www.hisutton.com/Yemen-Houthi... (The Houthis and the Blowfish) 513223 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Russia struck a gas station in Kyiv's Obolonskyi district. Two of those injured in the attack have died from their wounds, Mayor Klitschko reported‼️ A total of five people were injured in the Russian strike on the gas station. 617846 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialChrisO_wiki @chriso-wiki.bsky.social · 11/09/20261/ Russia has suffered a "crushing defeat" at Lyman in eastern Ukraine, with multiple regiments routed, heavy losses, and a "collapse of the front." Crippled soldiers are reportedly being sent into battle in a last-ditch effort to prevent disaster. ⬇️ bsky.app/profile/tend... 21824220 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Instead of a thousand words. Teaching an online lesson in a classroom damaged by the Russian strikes on Odesa. 526286 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.social🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The Wildberries logistics hub in Koledino was still burning through the night, a full day after the attack. 1669866 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialGAU @deaidua.org · 16/08/2026My latest → In 2027, Germany is planning with €11.61 billion in military assistance for Ukraine. Whilst aid is officially set to remain at the same level as in 2026, a closer look reveals that military aid is set to increase by more than €740 million. 🔗 deaidua.org/news/2026/08... 313717 0
Reposted by @lesbagel79.bsky.socialNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 17/08/2026Russia has built 10 drone bases with at least 59 new launch rails near Ukraine and Belarus, The Telegraph reports. Around 20 extended rails can launch advanced long-range attack drones, potentially putting Warsaw within range. One base has storage capacity for more than 1,000 UAVs. #Russia 19365108 0