Patrushev's comments are both regionally focused and to be expected, but they also serve as an important reminder to watch Russia's creeping state mobilization that has been underway since late 2022. /End
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russia claims 8,000 Ukrainian attacks on border regions, says Patrushev
Patrushev claimed Russia has dealt with "8,000 attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces" in border regions Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod. Note: these districts have been under increased restrictions for over a year. (think of their status like martial law ultra-lite)/2
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Ukrainian forces intercept Russian/Iranian Shahed drone
russian/Iranian kamikaze drone 'Shahed' interception by Ukrainian Defense Forces pic.twitter.com/4EJ8aNdiIE
— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 16 novembre 2023Ukrainian Defense Forces intercept Russian/Iranian kamikaze drone 'Shahed'
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Russian shelling hits Kherson
The Russian shelling of Kherson on November 16 killed one person and wounded eight others, according to Roman Mrochko, head of the Kherson MVA, and Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.
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NATO trains 200 medics to bolster Ukraine’s healthcare system
Around 200 medics complete NATO training that will help Ukraine’s healthcare system cope with the devastating impact of Russia’s war The activity was organised by Romania and NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre and funded by 6 Allies #StandWithUkraine
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Russian VBIED with 2 tons of explosives hits mine near Avdiivka
GeoConfirmed UKR.
— GeoConfirmed (@GeoConfirmed) 16 novembre 2023
"Russian MT-LB Used as a VBIED by Russians, Avdiivka front. The MT-LB was said to have been loaded with 2 tons of explosives. The vehicle didn’t get anywhere because it hit a mine."
48.113961, 37.676731
GeoLocated by @moklasen https://t.co/ugt3g4IP22GeoConfirmed UKR. "Russian MT-LB Used as a VBIED by Russians, Avdiivka front. The MT-LB was said to have been loaded with 2 tons of explosives. The vehicle didn’t get anywhere because it hit a mine." 48.113961, 37.676731 GeoLocated by @moklasen
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Ukrainian children pray for peace in bomb shelter
Ukrainian children pray while staying in a bomb shelter.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 16 novembre 2023
They ask God for the war to end as soon as possible and for Putin to understand their suffering.
📹: hugoposhin/TikTok pic.twitter.com/48EULLr4X6Ukrainian children pray while staying in a bomb shelter. They ask God for the war to end as soon as possible and for Putin to understand their suffering.
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Ukrainian 93rd Brigade Repels Russian Assault Near Klishchiivka, Inflicting Casualties
GeoConfirmed UKR.
— GeoConfirmed (@GeoConfirmed) 16 novembre 2023
"Ukrainian 93rd brigade repels nighttime Russian assault. Claims to have wiped out the squad, 12KIA 7WIA. Near #Klishchiivka."
48.51629, 37.990047
GeoLocated by @moklasen https://t.co/GqGWXsDyMRGeoConfirmed UKR. "Ukrainian 93rd brigade repels nighttime Russian assault. Claims to have wiped out the squad, 12KIA 7WIA. Near #Klishchiivka." 48.51629, 37.990047 GeoLocated by @moklasen
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US imposes sanctions for Russian oil price cap breach
The United States has imposed sanctions on three companies that transported Russian oil at a price exceeding the ceiling set by the international community, according to the US Treasury Department.
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Discussion on Ukraine Support and European Defense
With Senate Republican leadership @LeaderMcConnell, @SenJohnThune, and others @SenateGOP, we emphasized the need to send a strong signal that aggression does not pay off. I outlined what Estonia and Europe are doing to support Ukraine and strengthen our own defense.
