In an exclusive #interview with the Kyiv Post, Piero Fassino a member of the Italian Parliament talks about relations between #Italy and #Ukraine following Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s resignation, and Ukraine’s accession plan to the European Union. https://
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Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Italian MP discusses Italy-Ukraine ties, EU accession after Draghi’s resignation
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Russian occupiers shell hotel in Bakhmut
On the morning of July 27, Russian occupation forces struck a hotel in Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast. Two people have been reported dead, and at least three were injured, according to the Main Department of the State Emergency Service in Donetsk Oblast and the Donetsk administration.
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Rinat Akhmetov’s wealth drops 64% to $4.9 billion
Rinat Akhmetov, the richest #Ukrainian oligarch, has lost 64% of his wealth since the beginning of 2022. According to Forbes #Ukraine, his assets are now valued at $4,9 billion — $8,8 billion less than in January 2022.
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First Lady Zelenska on Vogue cover and war wishes


First Lady @ZelenskaUA
: “To be on the #Vogue cover is a great honor and dream of many successful and prominent people of the world. The only thing I wish for all of them is that it is not because of war in their countries.” Read full: https://
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Agree: Russian resupply greater than Mariupol evens out
I agree with that, but I also think the Russians possibility to resupply is a lot greater than in Mariupol. So it kind of evens out.
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AFU possibly using massive firepower to communicate hopelessness to Russian commanders
It was suggested by @secretsqrl123 the AFU are probably trying to communicate with the RU decision makers in the area, trying to convince them their situation is hopeless. This might include a show of strength by the AFU involving massive firepower concentrated in one area.
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Precise strike on Dar’ivka bridge as communication and minimal damage
I think this is likely, I also think hitting the Dar'ivka bridge in a perfect line was a form of communication. UA are also indication they are trying to do minimal damage to the infrastructure, but at the same time achieve their goals.
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RuAF not cut off but logistics challenged by HIMARS south of Dnipro
My conclusion is, RuAF are not cut off, however their logistics system is going to have to do some problem solving. This will be even harder when taking HIMARS in to consideration, as they can not stockpile supplies on the south side of the Dnipro.
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Supply Options Near Nova Kakhovka
Looking further upstream, we can see better options near Nova Kakhovka. However, they would end up on the wrong side of the Inhulets River if they aim to supply the Kherson City area.
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Barge access near Kherson: limited road access, one spot by Antonovskiy bridge.
When it comes to barges, there are not many areas with good road access on both sides of the river. Down by Kherson city, there is only one, it's right next to the Antonovskiy head.
