Russia Invades

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:41 pm

ecc wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:30 pm
Good job too. Dodik is a man full of hatred who describes the genocide of Srebrenica (8,000 civilians all men and boys) a "myth".

https://news.sky.com/story/bosnian-serb ... h-11692695

He has been doing his utmost to bring war back to Bosnia for years.

Not known as the ‘powder keg of Europe’ for nothing, sadly. Ironic Communist sympathising Serbs killed the Austrian imperialist Frans Ferdinand, now they’re edging towards an imperialist masquerading as a Communist.

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:44 pm

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:14 pm
…and again with US estimates

https://twitter.com/phillipspobrien/sta ... LpLIv4xivg

It is looking really really bad for Russia at this point. You just wonder if they will change tactics because at this rate 40 days from now they will have lost up to 60% of the forces they sent.
I just hope we can keep sending weapons they need to keep up the war on Russia.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:48 pm

Firthy wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:00 am
So while the rest of the world are imposing sanctions on Russia, India are buying oil from Russia because it's cheap and Turkey are laying on special flights for Russia tourists to be able to holiday in Turkey.

The phrase "f**k you jack I'm OK" springs to mind.

It's worth remembering that Turkey, at various times, were on the same side in Syria and that Turkey, despite being a NATO member with US bases on its soil, has nevertheless bought Russia's S-400 missile system.

It constantly seeks to use its crucial geographical location as leverage with both the West and Moscow.

And, of course, Erdogan needs no lessons from Putin about dictatorships.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:53 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:44 pm
It is looking really really bad for Russia at this point. You just wonder if they will change tactics because at this rate 40 days from now they will have lost up to 60% of the forces they sent.
I just hope we can keep sending weapons they need to keep up the war on Russia.

At the moment it sounds like the EU are set on a course of we stop only when Ukraine decide they have re-secured their borders; but, that I think we can assume (at least at the moment) Ukraine considers not only the Donbas but also Crimea. The political climate may we change when ‘electioneering season’ ends, not least in France; but, at the moment the ‘we’re doing most to support Ukraine’ ticket is still a winner and each nation falling over themselves to claim it, and that is good news for Ukraine.

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:03 pm

Reports of Russia using chemical weapons in Mariapol.
It’s been reported they will take the city tomorrow, so they will be able to cremate the bodies and deny it even happened and the west will have no proof.

https://twitter.com/kyivindependent/sta ... woWRSw3amw

JarrowClaret · Post by **JarrowClaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:12 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:03 pm
Reports of Russia using chemical weapons in Mariapol.
It’s been reported they will take the city tomorrow, so they will be able to cremate the bodies and deny it even happened and the west will have no proof.

https://twitter.com/kyivindependent/sta ... woWRSw3amw

Huge pinch of salt Lowbank it wouldn’t be a surprise if it is true but a lot of things have been put online from the Marine Brigade there which have a real smell of a trap for the Russians. It could all be true of course

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:45 pm

Peter CADDOCK-ADAMS (retweet): Slovakia in discussions to repair of Ukrainian tanks.

https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1 ... LpLIv4xivg

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:10 pm

Russia’s latest Export cartoon

https://twitter.com/alfonslopeztena/sta ... LpLIv4xivg

claretandbluesky · Post by **claretandbluesky** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:19 pm

Kaliningrad, a place I know nothing about but seen as a possible spark point.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:23 pm

ROB LEE - destroyed Russian Typhoon military vehicle/turned shed.

https://twitter.com/ralee85/status/1513 ... MkGdggaH7Q

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:31 pm

ROB LEE- Ukrainian 57th Separate Motorised Infantry Division’s attack on a Russain Field ammunition depot, around Luhansk last night.

https://twitter.com/ralee85/status/1513 ... RDuaV5D9Bg

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:05 am

JarrowClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:12 pm
Huge pinch of salt Lowbank it wouldn’t be a surprise if it is true but a lot of things have been put online from the Marine Brigade there which have a real smell of a trap for the Russians. It could all be true of course

a few reports knocking about it being Sarin but again, at this time, unconfirmed.

Loyalclaret · Post by **Loyalclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:06 am

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:51 pm
NEXTA: Ukraine Government release ‘Events in Mariupol’ footage

https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/151 ... qgb7UbgqzA

Could have included a warning with that link. I'm glad I watched it because you can not appreciate the horror people/parents are going through without seeing the reality but still.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:18 am

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:36 pm
NEW YORK TIMES - Kramatorsk, scene of the Railway Station massacre is surrounded and is preparing for a siege.

https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1513 ... SN8kW8U_lA

It's not surrounded. It is preparing to be surrounded:

: Luhansk Battle Map Draft April 11,2022.png (1.04 MiB) Viewed 3046 times

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:23 am

Having watched the events in Mariupol I am truly shocked,upset,angry. If I was young enough I would go over there and fight those evil bstards, what's the saying if good people do nothing evil flourishes. Time to unleash NATO on them,give Ukraine everything they need,if he wins there will be nowhere safe.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:34 am

Protesting Russian journalist accepts job with 'Die Welt':

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-61071163

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:55 am

Hidden wealth of one of Putin’s 'inner circle' revealed:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61028866

I realise these things are incredibly complicated but the rules/laws are set by our authorities. We ordinary folk have to jump through hoops to open or close a charity account dealing with tens to hundreds of pounds but billionaires and their accountants negotiate them with ease whatever is done.

Sure there is a lot of noise and some token gestures on Oligarch assets but when the dust settles I reckon it will be business as usual.

I can't help but think this is all smiled on by our governments and banks, not to mention accountants.

Elbarad · Post by **Elbarad** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:23 pm

Saw some images today of a damaged railway bridge south of Shebekino in Russia. This is south and east of Belgorod, Russia and near the Ukrainian border. Hopefully we see more of this.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:37 pm

NEXTA: Belarus President explains Bucha was a special operation by the British

https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/151 ... lcBvHo-Xjw

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:57 pm

NEXTA: Putin what people need to realise is Russia, Belarus and Ukraine are a triune nation, what hass happened in Ukraine a tragedy, but Russia had no choice.

https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/151 ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:00 pm

NEXTA: Putin Bucha is as fake as reported chemical weapon use in Syria (so not at all then) and those imposing sanctions better come to their senses.

https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/151 ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:18 pm

KYIV INDEPENDENT: 870,000 Ukrainians have returned to the country to help defend Ukraine

https://twitter.com/kyivindependent/sta ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:20 pm

NEXTA: Lithuania President visiting Kyiv

https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/151 ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:23 pm

OSINTtechnical: Ukrainian technicians refitting and regenerating captured Russian tanks

https://twitter.com/osinttechnical/stat ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:29 pm

OSINTtechnical: Ukrainian footage of another Russian dug in tank turned scrap metal

https://twitter.com/osinttechnical/stat ... gsNlHyyorQ

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:33 pm

As has said before this a sad but great thread and has been a great source of information and I always read through this before any other news.

Well done to all the regular contributors.

On that note though, what has happened to Lancaster Claret?

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:39 pm

Guller Bull wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:33 pm
As has said before this a sad but great thread and has been a great source of information and I always read through this before any other news.

Well done to all the regular contributors.

On that note though, what has happened to Lancaster Claret?

I have been wondering that myself Casper, hopefully he is busy and all is well, look forward to his return.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:42 pm

OSINTtechnical: The first delivery of a scheduled 100 Switchblade Kamikaze drones have been received by Ukraine

https://twitter.com/osinttechnical/stat ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:49 pm

OSINTtechnical: Captured Russian T72 tank in Mariupol

https://twitter.com/osinttechnical/stat ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:04 pm

BBC Investigate Pro-Putin Facebook accounts and how they feed conspiracy theorists and spread false flag articles across multiple languages from multiple false accounts.

https://twitter.com/bbcworld/status/151 ... gsNlHyyorQ

Elbarad · Post by **Elbarad** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:23 pm

By the way, just in case some folks haven't seen this site yet I find it very useful. Was very helpful during the Azeri/Armenian war are well.

https://liveuamap.com/

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:27 pm

NEXTA: President Zelenskiy refused German President’s offer to visit Kyiv to meet him.

https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/151 ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:32 pm

PHILLIPS-OBrien - Decreased deployment of aircraft in Russian new front of Eastern Ukraine

https://twitter.com/phillipspobrien/sta ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:37 pm

REUTERS: President Biden urges India not to increase reliance on Russian fuel, as it would not be in India’s interest to do so.

https://twitter.com/reuters/status/1513 ... gsNlHyyorQ

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:08 pm

Peter CADDICK-DAMS (retweet) - What the West is up against in the communications war, reaching Russians. A close look at a Russian casualty and where he was drawn from to go and die in Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/militaryhistori/sta ... gsNlHyyorQ

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:28 pm

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:49 pm
OSINTtechnical: Captured Russian T72 tank in Mariupol

https://twitter.com/osinttechnical/stat ... gsNlHyyorQ

This is a bit odd. They haven't removed the 'Z's identification markings and one of the crew seems to have a white arm band - Russian ident.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:34 pm

Hipper wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:28 pm
This is a bit odd. They haven't removed the 'Z's identification markings and one of the crew seems to have a white arm band - Russian ident.

Well spotted, so it could in fact be some form of subterfuge by the Russians to lay blame/add credence to the outrageous Russian claims that the West are destroying Ukraine and laying the blame with Russia. I hadn’t noticed that, I guess I was partly taken in (by assuming it captured).

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:36 pm

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:34 pm
Well spotted, so it could in fact be some form of subterfuge by the Russians to lay blame/add credence to the outrageous Russian claims that the West are destroying Ukraine and laying the blame with Russia. Well spotted.

The Americans have arrived!

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:37 pm

Hipper wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:36 pm
The Americans have arrived!

I could say God help the Ukrainians now… but I wont

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:26 pm

OSINTtechnical: Even Cher is getting involved, discussing Ukraine and US policy towards the War.

https://twitter.com/osinttechnical/stat ... nSVRm4hxXg

Elbarad · Post by **Elbarad** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:28 pm

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:26 pm
OSINTtechnical: Even Cher is getting involved, discussing Ukraine and US policy towards the War.

https://twitter.com/osinttechnical/stat ... nSVRm4hxXg

There's nothing I value less then a celebrity's opinion about anything, but in this case I'll let it slide.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:30 pm

Elbarad wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:28 pm
There's nothing I value less then a celebrity's opinion about anything, but in this case I'll let it slide.

Me too… to the point it is one of the few things I’ve posted without bothering to read, but I’m sure she has plenty of fans on here, so; there it is (who said we filtered the news on here?)

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:37 pm

PHILLIPS-OBrien - Belarus digging in along Ukrainian North border, it is thought against fear of Ukrainian reprisals rather than any new offensive in the North. As Belarus opposition leaders call for a coup. (Part of his ongoing thread on Belarus)

https://twitter.com/phillipspobrien/sta ... nSVRm4hxXg

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:42 pm

GARRY KASPAROV (retweet) - (unconfirmed, caution advised; but I so want it to be true): Ukraine postal service issue a new Stamp.

https://twitter.com/mozgovaya/status/15 ... nSVRm4hxXg

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:47 pm

REUTERS: Russian Oil output has dropped to its lowest level since 2020, (and signs are a major hit from European withdrawl is gaining pace)

https://twitter.com/reuters/status/1513 ... nSVRm4hxXg

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:55 pm

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:47 pm
REUTERS: Russian Oil output has dropped to its lowest level since 2020, (and signs are a major hit from European withdrawl is gaining pace)

https://twitter.com/reuters/status/1513 ... nSVRm4hxXg

India will buy what Europe doesn't. All call centres should be removed from India and India kicked out of the Commonwealth. They are a disgrace.

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:55 pm

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:37 pm
NEXTA: Belarus President explains Bucha was a special operation by the British

https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/151 ... lcBvHo-Xjw

Do they honestly believe anyone will fall for that crap,I know are special forces are that good, but really, that’s the only reason they blame us. Only countries army anyone would even think was capable.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:00 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:55 pm
Do they honestly believe anyone will fall for that crap,I know are special forces are that good, but really, that’s the only reason they blame us. Only countries army anyone would even think was capable.

Sadly, ther are those who wish to, that will. Just shows what utter tripe claims being believed by many conspiracy theorists are… but as I say many will buy it hook line and sinker.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:09 pm

ROB LEE: (with his Russian sourced based head count): Over 100 Russian deaths in the East so far.

https://twitter.com/ralee85/status/1513 ... nSVRm4hxXg

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:26 pm

Kyiv Independant - BREAKING: Putin crony Medvedchuk captured in Ukraine

https://twitter.com/kyivindependent/sta ... nSVRm4hxXg