Deadly Russian airstrikes kill four civilians in Kyiv — just hours after Putin told Trump that Russia would retaliate for Ukrainian attacks on the airbases deep inside Russia.
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Russian air base appeals for public donations after forklift breaks down
9/ In March 2024, a Russian air force base made an urgent appeal for donations from the public after its last remaining forklift broke down under the weight of transporting bombs to aircraft. Individual pilots have also crowdfunded fireproof clothing. /end
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Russian Aerospace Forces Face Financial Struggles
The 'poverty' of the Russian Aerospace Forces has been evident for some time. Following Ukrainian drone attacks, air force personnel were reportedly ordered to erect anti-drone protections at their own expense due to a lack of official funding.
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Resourcefulness born of desperation: making do with what’s available.
5/ "Even the shitty tires and "Jedi swords" were introduced out of desperation, poverty and lack of NVGs, heat guns, machine guns, searchlights, nets, shelters, etc., etc. They rule with what they have. With what they are given.
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Russian Aerospace Forces Commander-in-Chief hampered by chronic resource shortages
2/ The Fighterbomber Telegram channel, which is believed to be run by a former Russian Air Force captain, comments that "the [Aerospace Forces] Commander-in-Chief could not do anything in the current situation" because of a chronic lack of resources.
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Russian Air Force’s drone vulnerability exposed
The Russian Air Force's inability to protect its aircraft against Ukrainian drones is symptomatic of its neglected status within the Russian armed forces, according to a prominent milblogger linked to the air force. He says it is afflicted by 'desperation and poverty'.
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Three rescuers killed in Russian strike aftermath
Three rescuers from Ukraine's State Emergency Service died in Kyiv while responding to the aftermath of Russian strikes, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine reported. Nine more emergency workers were injured, with some in critical condition as doctors fight to save them.
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Enemy Combat Losses: February 2022 – June 2025
"Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."
Vince Lombardi The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to June 6, 2025. -
Ukraine strikes Russian fuel depots and military sites
Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian fuel depots, targets airfields and military factories Drones struck a fuel plant in Russia's Engels in Saratov Oblast, used by strategic bombers. More attacks targeted Ryazan, Tambov, and Moscow oblasts.
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Restoration of Ukraine’s Armed Forces and Joint Equipment Production
The first security guarantee for Ukraine will be the restoration of its armed forces, so that they can ensure the protection of the territory and prevent new aggression. We also continue to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine by developing industrial projects for the joint production of military equipment. 3/3