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Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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ATACMS unlikely to destroy bridges effectively
As I understand it, ATACMS may not be the right missile for destroying bridges. Taurus and SCALP are better suited for that. Still, Ukraine will likely achieve various objectives with the ATACMS missiles it receives.
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Briefly. War. Day 791. Video Digest
Коротко. Війна. День 791. Відеодайджест
— Генеральний штаб ЗСУ (@GeneralStaffUA) 24 avril 2024
Briefly. War. Day 791. Video digest#stoprussia #ВІРЮвЗСУ pic.twitter.com/BZWzGx3tQnBriefly. War. Day 791. digest
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Tit-for-tat strategy to deter Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure

It is a tit-for-tat strategy. The calculus it will eventually discourage Russia from attacking civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. For this strategy to be successful, Ukraine requires long range weapons, in large quantities, which it now has 3X
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Governor Anokhin reports fires from enemy attack on fuel facilities
Smolensk Region Governor Vasily Anokhin: “It is likely that as a result of the enemy's attack on civilian fuel and energy facilities, fires have occurred in the Smolensk and Yartsevsky districts. Please remain calm and do not panic.” 2/ pic.twitter.com/HyiCaXPysb
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 24 avril 2024Smolensk Region Governor Vasily Anokhin: “It is likely that as a result of the enemy's attack on civilian fuel and energy facilities, fires have occurred in the Smolensk and Yartsevsky districts. Please remain calm and do not panic.” 2/
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Ukraine drones hit two oil depots in Smolensk region
Ukraine can also play the game is a painful, but obvious in hindsight lesson for Russia.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 24 avril 2024
Overnight Ukraine drones hit two oil depots in Yartsevo and Rozdorovo, Smolensk region, Russia. 1/ pic.twitter.com/hGZhacds9kUkraine can also play the game is a painful, but obvious in hindsight lesson for Russia. Overnight Ukraine drones hit two oil depots in Yartsevo and Rozdorovo, Smolensk region, Russia. 1/
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Ukraine intelligence accessed Russian deputy defense minister’s confidential data
In March 2024, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a special operation that resulted in access to a significant amount of confidential information and official documents of the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Timur Ivanov. 8/
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Ukrainian Media Report GUR Op Against Shoigu’s Deputy
Ukrainian media present a different narrative: Russian security forces confront Shoigu's deputy following a GUR (Ukraine Defense Intelligence Directorate) special operation.
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US announces $1B aid to Ukraine; SBU attacks depots near Smolensk
The US Defense Department announced a $1 billion aid package to Ukraine shortly after President Joe Biden signed a $61 billion bill approved by the Senate. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck two oil depots near Russia’s Smolensk. We collected the main news for April 24, 2024.
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Ukraine Used ATACMS in Strike on April 24
Ukraine used ATACMS last night, Voice of America reports. The U.S. delivered long-range ballistic ATACMS missiles to Ukraine as part of a $300 million aid package in March. For security reasons, their provision was not publicly announced 'at Ukraine's request.' This information was reported by Voice of America.

