Reposted by Rich Williams(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Across Europe we are witnessing a series of terrorist attacks targeting planes, warehouses, energy infrastructure, rail tracks etc. Now, we have an attempted terror attack at the RAF base in Fairford, UK, involving explosives. It is so severe that civilians had to be evacuated. 27538144
Reposted by Rich Williams(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Despite the fact that the frontlines are still moving in this area, one thing can be said already: The third Battle of Lyman in this war is basically over and Ukraine won. Again. 9694131
Reposted by Rich Williams(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026After eliminating most of the northern salient around Lyman, around 250 Russian soldiers were captured. This is a substantial number given that in previous instances Russians were quite effective in running away. It indicates that multiple Russian positions were overrun while more were cut off. 125613
Reposted by Rich WilliamsUNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 28/09/2026⚡️ Ukraine’s Third Army Corps liberated five settlements and reclaimed another 51 square kilometers during the third phase of Operation Vivaldi. The offensive brought the total retaken territory to 176 square kilometers as Russian forces suffered 2,000 casualties and over 250 captured. 315333
Reposted by Rich Williams(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026As expected, Putin has signed today a decree increasing the size of the Russian army at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel, effectively immediately. 22464125
Reposted by Rich Williams(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026It replaces all previous decrees in that matter and marks the seventh iteration of Russia's mobilization efforts since start of the full scale war in February 2022. The meat grinder needs fresh meat. 333826
Reposted by Rich WilliamsChristopher Ramsay 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦🌻🇬🇱 @iotechris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Captcha the moment 011
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Reposted by Rich WilliamsThe Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 28/09/2026⚡️'Promoting peace is an active work' — Pope Leo urges concessions between Russia, Ukraine On an official visit to France, Pope Leo XIV called for concessions to create peace between Russia and Ukraine. The pontiff did not give details on what a peaceful resolution for the war would entail.kyivindependent.com'Promoting peace is an active work' — Pope Leo urges concessions between Russia, UkraineThe pontiff did not explicitly mention Russia or Ukraine and did not give details on what a peaceful resolution for the war would entail. 169517
Reposted by Rich WilliamsMilitarnyi @militarnyi.com · 28/09/2026🚀The 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment has received new drones capable of catching up with and shooting down Geran-5 jet-powered UAVs. militarnyi.com/en/news/inte...militarnyi.com1020th Regiment Interceptor Drone Destroyed Geran-5 at a Speed of 425 km/hThe 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment has received new drones capable of catching up with and shooting down Geran-5 jet-powered UAVs. 0367
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Russian-appointed official Volodymyr Saldo says occupation authorities will not forcibly evacuate civilians from Oleshky, claiming there are no restrictions on leaving. Ukraine says roads around the city are mined and Russia has not agreed to open a humanitarian corridor. #Ukraine 1721448
Reposted by Rich WilliamsMilitarnyi @militarnyi.com · 28/09/2026‼️A Russian Geran-5 drone crashed a few hundred meters from the Yagodin border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border. militarnyi.com/en/news/gera...militarnyi.comGeran-5 Struck Near the Yagodin Border Crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian BorderA Russian Geran-5 drone crashed a few hundred meters from the Yagodin border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border. 0276
Reposted by Rich WilliamsWarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Russia is restricting flights over Kapustin Yar from September 28 to October 3, with daily airspace closures from 09:00 to 19:00. Moscow cites ballistic tests, mirroring prior measures before the "Oreshnik" missile launch. 616916
Reposted by Rich WilliamsUNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 28/09/2026⚡ Russia sets its biggest military budget since 2022, raising $178 billion for defense. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...united24media.comRaising $178 Billion for Defense, Russia Sets Its Biggest Military Budget Since 2022Russia plans to increase defense spending to 17.1 trillion rubles in 2027, raising its three-year military outlook to 50 trillion rubles. 65626
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNafnlaus 🇮🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦 @nafnlaus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Asking Gemini to design the worst-case bird-attracting wind turbine design, then describing this project. 😅 🫢 "You have effectively conceptualized the textbook nightmare scenario for wildlife permitting agencies." 141
Reposted by Rich WilliamsUNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 28/09/2026Two young girls hand a cake to Ukrainian soldiers passing by. 620247
Reposted by Rich WilliamsThe Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 28/09/2026⚡️Kremlin seizes control of German retailer Metro AG's Russian properties. Metro AG first entered the Russian market in 2001 and operated 91 wholesale stores, employing around 9,000 employees in the country.kyivindependent.comKremlin seizes control of German retailer Metro AG's Russian propertiesMetro AG is one of the world’s largest retailers, specializing in food wholesale and food distribution to restaurants and hotels. Metro AG first entered the Russian market in 2001 and now operates 91 ... 2420470
Reposted by Rich WilliamsUNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 29/09/2026Heartwarming footage shows the young sons of a Ukrainian soldier running to embrace their father as he returns from the front lines. 621849
Reposted by Rich WilliamsUNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 29/09/2026Cars carrying mock nuclear missiles and anti-American banners staged a rally through the streets of Moscow. 2414156
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026EU countries should provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles from their existing stocks, Kaja Kallas said ahead of a meeting of EU defense ministers. She said member states could transfer available interceptors now and replenish their inventories later. #Ukraine 1040171
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Russian mobile air defense groups may be using Chinese QW-18/19 MANPADS, Militarnyi reports. Footage from exercises of Russia’s 51st Air Defense Division in Rostov region showed an unmarked system resembling Chinese QW-series weapons more than Russian designs. #Russia 1026872
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Fire Point showcased its growing Ukrainian strike family: FP-1 and FP-2 drones, the Flamingo cruise missile, FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles, and the FP-7.x FREYJA interceptor. Their stated ranges stretch from 250 km to as far as 3,400 km. #Ukraine 628433
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Ukrainian active protection systems for armored vehicles intercepted 60-80% of FPV drones during testing, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi. Developers are also working on new anti-drone systems using computer vision and Edge AI technologies. #Ukraine 324534
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Finnish Army Commander Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki visited Ukraine with a military delegation. Talks with Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander Brig. Gen. Sviatoslav Zaiets focused on combat experience, modern training and joint initiatives. #Ukraine 025929
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026A fire broke out at a fireworks factory in Russia’s Yaroslavl region, engulfing two production workshops. Detonations were reportedly heard from the facility during the blaze. Five people were reportedly killed in the incident. #Russia 427431
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Putin signed a decree setting the authorized strength of Russia’s Armed Forces at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel. Signed on September 28, the decree replaces the previous June 2026 force-strength order and takes effect immediately. #Russia 1819345
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Russia launched 124 drones at Ukraine between 06:30 and 18:30 on Sept. 28, including 86 jet-powered UAVs. Ukrainian air defenses say 86 were downed or suppressed, including 49 jet-powered drones. Kyiv region was the main target, with impacts recorded at 26 locations. #Ukraine 115227
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Footage shows the moment of a strike near the Yahodyn checkpoint on Ukraine’s border with Poland. #Ukraine 214730
Reposted by Rich WilliamsRachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Trump’s fascist, taxpayer-paid ad is airing during football and it’s straight out of Germany circa 1933. 1713638
Reposted by Rich WilliamsAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 27/09/2026NEW: Going LIVE in 30 minutes with a few close friends for the one-year anniversary episode of The Breakdown. No paywalls ever: www.muellershewrote.com/p/what-do-ma...muellershewrote.comWhat Do Mark Hamill, Kathy Griffin, Glenn Kirschner, Rep Gloria Johnson, and Brian Karem Have in Common?I’ll be speaking with all of them for the epic one-year birthday episode of The Breakdown 192370572
Reposted by Rich WilliamsMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Isn't it nice when there's something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheUnredactedEPSTEIN-Files 875328808233
Reposted by Rich WilliamsGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 27/09/2026So much losing for Republicans. So much to look forward to for Democrats. New generic ballot polls show the blue wave is still building and forecasters keep moving races toward the Dems. More wins to celebrate.thinkbigpicture.substack.comOur Wins Of The Week 5886687
Reposted by Rich WilliamsChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026re-upping this because we've reached another tentative equilibrium in which Saudis have been able to ramp up exports, and oil and gasoline both have come back down a bit off their highs. But with Trump formally rejecting Iranian deal, look for Iran to start using other methods to apply pressure 3459187
Reposted by Rich WilliamsCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 27/09/2026FEDWATCH: “.. the long‑dated prediction market now assigns roughly a 65% chance that the Strait won't fully reopen until 2028 .. .. That leaves the prospect of a 6% handle on the 10‑year still lurking, driven by increasingly adverse demand dynamics in the Treasury market.” 42612195
Reposted by Rich WilliamsMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Norway produces more oil than Venezuela. And yet, between January and August 2026, electric vehicles made up 97.8 percent of all new cars sold in that country. Moving to EVs is often based on intelligence, not need. Which is why it lags in the notoriously short-sighted and stupid United States. 528146293568
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Russian losses per 28/09/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +2090 men (!) +1 tank +8 ACVs +49 artillery +2 MLRS +2 AD systems +1382 UAVs +12 GRCs 37595106
Reposted by Rich WilliamsAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Drone attack on Russia's Krasnodar region. An oil depot operated by wholesale fuel trader Edelweiss-95 is reportedly on fire. The 4,500-cubic-meter facility stores diesel and gasoline. 740274
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Trump said Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries are a “big problem” and that he told Zelenskyy to show more restraint. According to Trump, Zelenskyy said Ukraine “possibly” would. Trump added: “There are other things that he can do.” #Ukraine 6814425
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026Ukrainian drones struck the Edelweiss-95 oil depot in Novotitarovskaya, Krasnodar Krai overnight, setting the facility on fire. Residents reported around six explosions near the railway. The oil depot is used to store and distribute diesel and gasoline. #Russia 1249478
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026❗️Ukraine’s Defense Ministry estimates the war will cost $175 billion in 2027, up from $155 billion in 2026. The government’s draft budget currently provides about $100 billion, leaving a $70-75 billion gap to be covered through other mechanisms. #Ukraine 216832
Reposted by Rich WilliamsDuncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This whole interview is good, but the second half is really fascinating, and Caolan is very clear about his past mistakes and how he came to understand how he had fallen into the right wing influencer trap early in his career. Some interesting thoughts on Ireland too. youtu.be/_gTxfGvlWEA?...youtu.beRussia Is Breaking in Ways Moscow Can’t Hide AnymoreYouTube video by Kyiv Post 47311
Reposted by Rich WilliamsHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Denmark is trolling Trump. 28968992710
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026Flamingo missile developers used an actual cooking-pot lid to temporarily block its CRP antenna from seeing satellites during testing, Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says. One engineer forgot to remove it before an engine test, and the lid was sucked into the intake. #Ukraine 826831
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026Ukraine’s SBU confirmed strikes on the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant using Neptune cruise missiles and Ruta, Palianytsia and Bars jet-powered missile-drones. Preliminary data indicates damage to optical, foundry, assembly, electroplating and circuit-board facilities. #Russia 328034
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the “Army of Robots,” an initiative to accelerate battlefield robotics. He says humanoid robots should evacuate wounded troops, deliver ammunition, conduct reconnaissance, clear and lay mines, defend positions and strike targets. #Ukraine 1422731
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi says his forces participated in 30 strikes on Russian oil, gas, chemical, port and military facilities during September, including refineries in Moscow, Perm, Ufa, Samara, Yaroslavl and Krasnodar Krai. #Ukraine 028934
Reposted by Rich WilliamsNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026Russia’s Freedom resistance movement says its partisans infiltrated several protected sites and blew up railway tank cars carrying oil and petroleum products in Operation Barrel. The group says Russia increasingly uses rail tankers for storage and transport as tank-farm capacity shrinks. #Russia 649187