TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian Z fascist invaders.
I am a 72 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
🔥 Two Russians put civilian clothes on top of their bulletproof vests and went to loot houses abandoned by locals in the Kherson region
We watched their actions for more than one hour, let them believe in their impunity, and then caught the occupiers at the moment of their greatest defenselessness
©️ operators of the 🇺🇦 "Hora" group
⚡️🫡 Another failed Russian assault with 57 units of armored vehicles in the Kurakhiv deriction
12 armored combat vehicles, 8 Russian tanks, 9 motorbikes and buggies were hit
36 Russian soldiers were killed, 32 were wounded
‼️NEWS‼️
#Ukraine has deployed a network of nearly 10,000 acoustic sensors across the country to detect incoming Russian drones.
— The system was developed by two Ukrainian engineers using cell phones and microphones attached to 6-foot poles. It costs only $400-500 per sensor, totaling less than $5 million for the entire network.
— The network has been highly effective in detecting and tracking #Russia|n kamikaze drones like the Shahed-136. It provides early warning to traditional air defenses and helps dispatch drone-hunting teams.
— In one instance, it detected 84 incoming drones, allowing Ukrainian forces to shoot down all but four.
— Lt. Gen. Stephen Gainey, commanding general of U.S. (#USA) Army Space and Missile Defense Command, advocates integrating a similar low-cost acoustic network into U.S. air defense systems.
— Gen. James Hecker, leader of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and #NATO's Allied Air Command, also expressed interest in the technology.
Source: TWZ
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🇵🇱 Poland Suggests Hungary Exit EU and NATO After Orbán's Statements
Following recent statements by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has suggested that Hungary should consider leaving the European Union and NATO. The deputy head of the Polish Foreign Ministry highlighted that, in contrast to Orbán's approach, Poland has ceased doing business with russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, viewing the attack as an assault on Poland, the United States, the European Union, and NATO.
Deputy Minister Bartoszewski pointed out that Orbán's speech has already drawn strong negative reactions, including from the US Embassy in Budapest.
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Operational information as of 08.00 on 07/29/2024 regarding the Russian invasion (1/2)
Glory to Ukraine!
The eight hundred and eighty-seventh day of large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has begun.
During the past day, 128 combat clashes were recorded. The hottest situation was in the Pokrovsky direction.
According to detailed information, yesterday the enemy launched two missile strikes against the positions of Ukrainian units and populated areas using three missiles, as well as 69 airstrikes, dropping 88 anti-aircraft missiles. In addition, he carried out more than 5,200 attacks, 96 of them from rocket salvo systems.
Operational information as of 08.00 on 07/29/2024 regarding the Russian invasion (2/2)
The aggressor carried out airstrikes in the areas of populated areas, in particular, Vovchansk, Hlyboke, Slobozhanske, Liptsi, Borschova, Vesele, Staritsy, Vovchanski Khutory, Chaykivka, Petropavlivka, Tabaivka, Bohuslavka of the Kharkiv region; Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, Severnye, Bila Gora, Kurdyumivka, Zhelanne, Ivanivka, Novoeconomichne, Vozdvizhenka, Myrolyubivka, Myrnograd, Oleksandropil, Illinka, Katerynivka, Vodiane, Katerynivka, Elizavetivka, Prechistivka, Pavlivka, Velika Novosilka of the Donetsk region; Lobkove, Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia region; Beryslav, Dnipro, Novoberyslav, Kherson region.
Yesterday, the aviation and missile forces and artillery of the Defense Forces carried out five strikes on the enemy's personnel concentration areas and OVT, as well as hit five artillery systems, a UAV control center, an infrastructure object and a storage warehouse for MTZ equipment.
In the Kharkiv direction, the number of attacks per day was six. The defense forces repelled enemy assaults near Hlyboky and Vovchansk.
In the Kupyansk direction, two combat clashes took place near Novoosynovo and Synkivka.
In the Lymansky direction, the enemy attacked 14 times near Makiivka, Nevsky, Novosergiivka, Terniv, Novosadovo, and Torsky.
In the Siversky direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled eight assaults by Russian invaders near Spirny, Verkhnyokamyansky, Pereizny, and Ivano-Daryivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the occupiers attacked 10 times in the areas of Vasyukivka, Ivanovsky, Chasovoy Yar, Klishchiivka, Hryhorivka, and Bondarny.
In the Toretsk direction, the enemy launched 17 attacks near Severny, New York, Toretsk, and Zalizny.
In the Pokrovsky direction, our defenders repelled 52 assaults in the areas of Timofiivka, Vozdvizhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Zelene Pole, Kalinove, Ivanivka, Progress, Zhelanne, Sergiivka, Novoselivka Persha and Yasnobrodivka settlements. With the support of aviation, the Russians tried to dislodge our units from the occupied lines. The greatest concentration of enemy attacks was near Zhelany and Novooleksandrivka.
In the Kurakhiv direction, the Defense Forces repelled five attacks near Krasnohorivka, Georgiivka and Paraskoviivka, where the enemy tried to break through the defense of our troops.
In the Vremivsk direction, Russian troops carried out five assaults near Velika Novosilka, Kostyantynivka, and Rozdolny.
In the Gulyaipil and Orihiv directions, the occupiers will continue to try to knock Ukrainian units out of their positions. Four combat clashes took place here in the districts of Gulyaipol, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanilivka and Novoandriivka.
In the Dnieper direction, the Russian attack was not successful during the assault on the left bank of the Dnieper.
No signs of the formation of enemy offensive groups were detected in the Volyn and Poliske directions.
On the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy maintains a military presence, conducts sabotage and intelligence activities, attacks populated areas from the territory of the Russian Federation and increases the density of mine and explosive barriers along the state border of Ukraine.
At the same time, our soldiers continue to actively inflict significant losses in manpower and equipment on the occupying forces, exhausting the enemy along the entire line of battle.
In general, the Russian invaders lost 1,310 people last day. Ukrainian soldiers also destroyed 12 tanks, eight armored combat vehicles, 74 artillery systems, two anti-aircraft guns, 39 operational-tactical BpLA, one cruise missile, 62 vehicles and 19 units of enemy special equipment.
Join the ranks of the Armed Forces!
Our strength is unity! Glory to Ukraine!
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🕯Tell the world about Olenivka.
It's the second anniversary of the terrorist attack in the Olenivka colony.
Join us in honoring the memory of the victims of the russian crime. Engage Ukrainian and international audiences.
— On the night of July 28-29, the occupiers blew up a barrack in the Olenivka colony where Azov prisoners of war were kept.
— The explosion killed 54 and injured 130 Mariupol defenders.
— The wounded Azov soldiers carried the bodies of their comrades. Those who could be saved were left for dead by the occupiers.
— Olenivka is a crime against humanity, a violation of all possible rules of warfare and treatment of prisoners of war.
— russia is relying on the short memory of the international community, its own propaganda and that its crimes will be forgotten.
Every spread of information is important. The more people learn about the occupiers' crimes, the less chances russia has to avoid punishment.
Talk about Olenivka and join the commemoration of the victims of the terrorist attack.
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It's plenty warm. But there is a slight breeze that makes it tolerable
NOT THE AIR CONDITIONING
Zeekr to Block Electric Vehicles in Russia
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr will block its cars in Russia due to concerns about secondary US sanctions. The official export of electric vehicles to Russia is prohibited, and the disabling of functions will affect all electric cars manufactured after July 15, 2024, that are imported into Russia illegally.
Upon detecting a foreign SIM card, the manufacturer will send the owner a warning, offering the option to return the car to China. If this warning is ignored, the main screen functions, such as navigation, music, and air conditioning, will be blocked.
A full-scale conflict on the Korean Peninsula could have catastrophic human and economic consequences, potentially killing millions and costing the global economy $4 trillion in just one year, according to Bloomberg. The report highlights that the alliance between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, revitalized after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, adds another layer of risk to a world already grappling with aggressive ambitions from the Kremlin and threats from China towards Taiwan.
South Korea is a global leader in semiconductor production, making the probability of war low. However, should a conflict occur, the economic and human losses would be devastating. Bloomberg Economics analysts estimate that the global economy could lose 3.9% of GDP in the first year of hostilities, which is more than double the economic impact of the war in Ukraine. The halt in South Korean electronics exports alone would have a significant impact, as South Korea produces 4% of all electronic components used globally and about 40% of all memory chips. In 2022, electronics and automotive industries, which heavily rely on semiconductors, accounted for 30% of Taiwan's GDP, 11% of China's, and 8% of Japan's.
There is concern that Kim Jong-un might resort to nuclear strikes if he perceives an existential threat to his regime. A study by the Seoul Institute for Defense Analysis estimated that North Korea has about 80 to 90 nuclear warheads, sufficient to target South Korea, Japan, and even the United States.
Bloomberg Economics provided a grim outlook of the potential economic impact of a war on the Korean Peninsula within one year:
▫️South Korea's economy would be devastated, shrinking by 37.5% due to a drop in industrial production and exports.
▫️China's GDP would take a 5% hit due to the absence of South Korean semiconductors, decreased trade with the US, and disruptions in sea transportation.
▫️The US would experience a relatively smaller 2.3% drop in GDP, given its distance from the conflict and an economy dominated by services. However, chip shortages and falling markets would still pose significant challenges.
▫️Global GDP would decrease by 3.9%, with Southeast Asia, Japan, and Taiwan being the hardest hit due to their dependence on South Korean chips and vulnerabilities to disruptions in maritime shipping.
Despite these alarming projections, experts emphasize that the probability of such a conflict remains low at the moment.
In France, several communication operators have experienced significant disruptions due to sabotage, according to Deutsche Welle. Unidentified individuals cut fiber optic cables in six regions, affecting the equipment of SFR and Bouygues Telecom. Paris, currently hosting the Olympic Games, was not impacted by this incident.
The companies are currently assessing the damage, and the police have launched an investigation into the sabotage. This incident follows a series of sabotage actions on the railway system, which complicated travel for Olympic spectators. French authorities suspect far-left activists to be behind these acts, and one such activist has been detained by the police today.
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian Z fascist invaders.
I am a 72 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
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