I spent this week in #Kherson, the city triumphantly liberated in November by #Ukrainian forces. Three months on the #Russians are bombarding civilians with artillery, missiles and tank rounds. My report from the southern frontline, with @christophcherry https://
theguardian.com/world/2023/feb
/18/khersons-weary-holdouts-recall-occupation-nightmare-as-bombs-fall?CMP=share_btn_tw
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Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Report from Kherson: civilians bombarded by Russians three months after liberation
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Kyiv park lit up after blackouts
Every night for the past week, I’ve walked in this Kyiv park in the dark. Tonight, the lights are on as Ukraine’s energy companies have stabilized the grid following months of attacks and blackouts. It’s so much more beautiful now.
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NATO support to Ukraine and its Euro-Atlantic future
Good to speak with British PM @RishiSunak on #NATO support to #Ukraine. We need to do all we can to ensure Ukraine can prevail as an independent sovereign nation. Its future is within the Euro-Atlantic family.
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Critical for Ukraine to win close fight before deep fight
It’s critical for Ukraine to win the close fight before even contemplating the deep fight. They’re struggling with that now. The equipment given will help them do that, in phases, before they need to spend months incorporating western high tech equipment.
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Additional targeting capabilities needed beyond ATACMs and F16s
In addition, there are different targeting requirements that require intel and strike capabilities beyond “ATACMs & F16s.” Jammers, fuelers, intel capabilities Ukr doesn’t have. RU is firing ballistic missiles from TELs, aircraft outside Ukraine& ships in the Black Sea. All move
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Meeting with Danish PM at MSC2023
Great meeting with Prime Minister @Statsmin Mette Fredriksen at #MSC2023. I thanked her for #Denmark's strong contributions to our Alliance & steadfast support for #Ukraine. #NATO Allies are united & determined to stand with Ukraine for the long haul.
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Intercepted conversation of Russian soldier discussing ‘Retribution’ operation
#ГУРперехоплення «ТЫ ПРО ВОЗМЕЗДИЕ ГОВОРИШЬ? НУ Я СЛЫШАЛ ЭТО. ОПЕРАЦИЯ «ВОЗМЕЗДИЕ»: 600 ЧЕЛОВЕК, НЕСКОЛЬКО ОТРЯДОВ» Військовий #рф розповів матері про стан справ та обговорив план «Возмездіє». https://
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Finnish PM: Russia’s attack made NATO membership obvious
“On day when Russia launched full-scale attack on #Ukraine, it became obvious that #Finland would be member of #NATO”, Prime Minister of Finland @MarinSanna said during the #MunichSecurityForum.
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Ukraine FM urges partners to start training pilots now
FM calls on partners to start training Ukrainian pilots "Ukraine will receive aircraft: this is matter of time& procedures. In case of tanks, time was wasted b/c decision on deliveries was announced first &then training began. Now we offer the opposite" https://
euromaidanpress.com/2023/02/18/ukr
aine-fm-called-on-partners-to-start-training-ukrainian-pilots-now/?swcfpc=1
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54th Brigade Destroys Russian Ammunition Warehouse
🔥 The 54th brigade destroys a Russian warehouse with ammunition pic.twitter.com/A5LMzpC3nE
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 18 février 2023The 54th brigade destroys a Russian warehouse with ammunition