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May 11, 2024
In the Trotsky training ground on the Russian island of Sakhalin, a group of eight Russian soldiers were subjected to "re-education" due to alcohol abuse.
Footage from a center for alcoholic soldiers - Break The Fake - TVP World
In the Trotsky training ground on the Russian island of Sakhalin, a group of eight Russian soldiers were subjected to "re-education" due to alcohol abuse.
May 11, 2024
Even Fox News can't ignore President Biden's latest accomplishment after Microsoft decided to build a $3.3 billion data center that is expected to create roughly 2,000 jobs. It's also the spot where Trump lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn to build manufacturing facility, which fell through. David Shuster breaks it down on Rebel HQ.
Trump's Most Humiliating Failure Comes Back To Bite Him - Rebel HQ
Even Fox News can't ignore President Biden's latest accomplishment after Microsoft decided to build a $3.3 billion data center that is expected to create roughly 2,000 jobs. It's also the spot where Trump lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn to build manufacturing facility, which fell through. David Shuster breaks it down on Rebel HQ.
May 11, 2024
The View's Sunny Hostin hilariously mocked Donald Trump and his voluntary orange tint.
Trump Ruthlessly Taunted as "Radioactive Orange" by ABC Host! - Luke Beasley
The View's Sunny Hostin hilariously mocked Donald Trump and his voluntary orange tint.
May 11, 2024
The Legal Breakdown episode 283: @GlennKirschner2 discusses bombshell evidence that prosecutors want to introduce into Trump's NY trial.
Bombshell discovery against Trump in criminal trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
The Legal Breakdown episode 283: @GlennKirschner2 discusses bombshell evidence that prosecutors want to introduce into Trump's NY trial.
May 11, 2024
Here we go again.
"Objectively Stupid!" Lawmaker Mocked Over New Plan To Impeach Biden - Waldorf Nation
Here we go again.
May 10, 2024
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden doing his job and the Constitution....
May 10, 2024
CNN legal analyst Elliott Williams explains the significance of phone records being submitted into evidence in Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
'Setting the stage for Michael Cohen': CNN legal analyst on phone records in Trump trial - CNN
CNN legal analyst Elliott Williams explains the significance of phone records being submitted into evidence in Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
May 10, 2024
Day 807: May 10
Today, there are a lot of developments in the Avdiivka direction.
Here, Ukrainians have halted the Russian offensive and have started counterattacking with newly arrived US military aid.
After the Russian breakthrough to Ocheretyne, Russians attempted to outflank the Ukrainian defenses to the west to solidify their control over their territorial gains. Ukrainians had established multiple lines of defense in front of their main headquarters in the area, the city of Pokrovsk. However, as it quickly turned out, even outflanking these defenses would not allow Russians to accomplish their goals in the West.
While heavy fighting for Ocheretyne continued, Russians advanced toward the east into the settlements of Soloviove and Novobakhmutivka. Russians had good reasons to prioritize securing this flank first to prevent a possible flanking counterattack from the Ukrainian 47th mechanized brigade.
Geolocated footage shows Bradley infantry fighting vehicles of the 47th mechanized brigade working on Russian positions and assault groups in Novobakhmutivka. Ukrainians also conducted constant artillery strikes, FPV kamikaze drone attacks and grenade drops on Russian infantry and positions in the area. A Ukrainian military blogger stated that while Russians eventually were able to take control over both Soloviove and Novobakhmutivka, the 47th brigade had significantly slowed the advance of the far more numerous Russian forces in the area.
Other Ukrainian military bloggers stated that the focus of Ukrainian forces in the area was to conduct a controlled withdrawal while preserving forces. They noted that Ukrainian commanders were closely monitoring the area with reconnaissance drones and did not allow their soldiers to become encircled or overrun. Geolocated footage confirms this, as Ukrainians released a multitude of combat footage showcasing evacuations of frontline troops with Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. These Bradleys are more heavily armored than regular transports and are able to provide covering fire while loading the infantry.
After withdrawing from critical or dangerous positions, Ukrainian forces unleashed a barrage on Russian forces in Soloviove and Novobakhmutivka. Geolocated footage shows Ukrainian drone operators engaging Russian tanks, APCs, and numerous groups of infantry east of Novobakhmutivka with FPV kamikaze drones. Ukrainians also conducted multiple FPV strikes on Russian armor and infantry in the settlements. Ukrainian drone operators started equipping their drones with heavier explosives to be able to target groups of Russian infantry hiding in the houses. Ukrainians continued these attacks day and night, performing a series of attacks on Russian infantry and armored troop transports with grenade drops and FPV kamikaze drones.
Ukrainian artillery crews also targeted Russian reinforcements being dropped off with MT-LB amphibious personnel carriers. Ukrainians engaged these transports with artillery and finished off the infantry themselves with cluster munitions. Russian forces even attempted to break out of the Ukrainian kill zone but were halted by anti-tank mines, instantly destroying the assault group.
A Ukrainian military blogger stated that Russian forces have been unable to break through Ukrainian defenses here, adding that Russian losses in this direction were the highest alongside the Russian salient. As the Russian advance in this direction was completely halted, the Ukrainian 47th mechanized brigade slowly started pushing the Russians back. Geolocated footage shows how a Ukrainian Bradley infantry fighting vehicle engaged a Russian T80 tank with its TOW guided anti-tank missile, destroying the Russian tank on impact. Other geolocated footage shows a Bradley engaging a Russian armored transport vehicle, dropping off new Russian reinforcements. The Bradley's powerful automatic cannon opened fire on the Russian vehicle, destroying it almost instantly. This left the Russian infantry stranded in the tree line, in full view of the Bradley’s weapon systems.
Interestingly enough, if we look at the paint scheme of the Ukrainian Bradley, we can see that it is equipped with a desert-style camouflage. Western vehicles in Ukraine...
10 May: Turning the tide: Ukrainians counterattack with US Military Aid! - Reporting from Ukraine
Day 807: May 10
Today, there are a lot of developments in the Avdiivka direction.
Here, Ukrainians have halted the Russian offensive and have started counterattacking with newly arrived US military aid.
After the Russian breakthrough to Ocheretyne, Russians attempted to outflank the Ukrainian defenses to the west to solidify their control over their territorial gains. Ukrainians had established multiple lines of defense in front of their main headquarters in the area, the city of Pokrovsk. However, as it quickly turned out, even outflanking these defenses would not allow Russians to accomplish their goals in the West.
While heavy fighting for Ocheretyne continued, Russians advanced toward the east into the settlements of Soloviove and Novobakhmutivka. Russians had good reasons to prioritize securing this flank first to prevent a possible flanking counterattack from the Ukrainian 47th mechanized brigade.
Geolocated footage shows Bradley infantry fighting vehicles of the 47th mechanized brigade working on Russian positions and assault groups in Novobakhmutivka. Ukrainians also conducted constant artillery strikes, FPV kamikaze drone attacks and grenade drops on Russian infantry and positions in the area. A Ukrainian military blogger stated that while Russians eventually were able to take control over both Soloviove and Novobakhmutivka, the 47th brigade had significantly slowed the advance of the far more numerous Russian forces in the area.
Other Ukrainian military bloggers stated that the focus of Ukrainian forces in the area was to conduct a controlled withdrawal while preserving forces. They noted that Ukrainian commanders were closely monitoring the area with reconnaissance drones and did not allow their soldiers to become encircled or overrun. Geolocated footage confirms this, as Ukrainians released a multitude of combat footage showcasing evacuations of frontline troops with Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. These Bradleys are more heavily armored than regular transports and are able to provide covering fire while loading the infantry.
After withdrawing from critical or dangerous positions, Ukrainian forces unleashed a barrage on Russian forces in Soloviove and Novobakhmutivka. Geolocated footage shows Ukrainian drone operators engaging Russian tanks, APCs, and numerous groups of infantry east of Novobakhmutivka with FPV kamikaze drones. Ukrainians also conducted multiple FPV strikes on Russian armor and infantry in the settlements. Ukrainian drone operators started equipping their drones with heavier explosives to be able to target groups of Russian infantry hiding in the houses. Ukrainians continued these attacks day and night, performing a series of attacks on Russian infantry and armored troop transports with grenade drops and FPV kamikaze drones.
Ukrainian artillery crews also targeted Russian reinforcements being dropped off with MT-LB amphibious personnel carriers. Ukrainians engaged these transports with artillery and finished off the infantry themselves with cluster munitions. Russian forces even attempted to break out of the Ukrainian kill zone but were halted by anti-tank mines, instantly destroying the assault group.
A Ukrainian military blogger stated that Russian forces have been unable to break through Ukrainian defenses here, adding that Russian losses in this direction were the highest alongside the Russian salient. As the Russian advance in this direction was completely halted, the Ukrainian 47th mechanized brigade slowly started pushing the Russians back. Geolocated footage shows how a Ukrainian Bradley infantry fighting vehicle engaged a Russian T80 tank with its TOW guided anti-tank missile, destroying the Russian tank on impact. Other geolocated footage shows a Bradley engaging a Russian armored transport vehicle, dropping off new Russian reinforcements. The Bradley's powerful automatic cannon opened fire on the Russian vehicle, destroying it almost instantly. This left the Russian infantry stranded in the tree line, in full view of the Bradley’s weapon systems.
Interestingly enough, if we look at the paint scheme of the Ukrainian Bradley, we can see that it is equipped with a desert-style camouflage. Western vehicles in Ukraine...
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