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
Germany is confronting a very real threat from the Russian Federation, necessitating a significant increase in the military budget for 2025, as stated by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
The total planned expenses for 2025 are €480.6 billion, with defense expenditures accounting for €53 billion. This marks an increase of €1.25 billion compared to the current year. Pistorius emphasized the need to raise the defense budget by at least six billion euros to adequately address the security challenges posed by Russia.
Germany must protect itself and Baltic partners from Russia, — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the deployment of American Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany
Baerbock defended the agreement with the United States to temporarily deploy Tomahawk and other long-range weapons systems, stating that Putin is “continually expanding the arsenal with which he threatens our freedom in Europe.”
“We must protect ourselves and our Baltic partners from this, in particular by strengthening the means of deterrence. Any other behavior would be not only irresponsible, but also naive in the face of the cold-blooded Kremlin,” the minister said.
Berlin desires different relations with Moscow, but “Putin’s Russia is currently the biggest security threat,” Baerbock emphasized. She noted that in recent years, the Kremlin has been tearing up international agreements in the field of weapons and destroying the pan-European peace architecture. Thus, Moscow “seeks to frighten us, exert pressure, and divide our society,” added the head of the German Foreign Ministry.
The day before, the Russians may have used a new type of drone during their attack on Ukraine, according to Defense Express.
In the morning summary from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on repelling another air attack, an "unspecified type of UAV" was mentioned alongside Shahed-type attack drones.
An initial image of the wreckage of this new drone surfaced online, showing significant differences from the Shahed-136. The drone reportedly flew at an extremely low altitude of 20-30 meters, suggesting it was likely a kamikaze drone, as per Defense Express.
Defense Express claims to have obtained additional photos from its own sources, showing the downed drone with a possible wingspan of over four meters, beam-like tail fins, a thruster, and a square-profile fuselage. These features might resemble the Russian ZALA 421-20, which has some similar characteristics. However, the ZALA 421-20 is a reconnaissance UAV and is unlikely to fly at such a low altitude. Additionally, such drones are not widely distributed and are unlikely to be in production yet.
Currently, the wreckage of the drone is under investigation to establish the manufacturer and the components used in its assembly.
🇬🇧 🇪🇪 🇺🇦 Ukrainian servicemen undergoing basic combined military training as part of the multinational operation "Interflex" in Great Britain are practicing a complex tactical task under the guidance of instructors from Estonia and the United Kingdom at the final stage of the training.
👀 ⚽️ An attempt to kick an FPV drone ended with the occupier getting a ticket to Kobzon’s concert
Combat work of the 🇺🇦 "Strike Drone Company" unit
The USA is working together with Ukraine on a forceful response to the attack of the Russians on the Okhmatdyt hospital, — Sullivan
💬 We saw the horrific reality of the Russian attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv, and we are working with Ukrainians to respond with strength and determination
Repulse of the Russian mechanized assault by the 214th separate special battalion OPFOR with the support of SADN 31st OMBr.
🌊🇸🇪🇵🇱 Children of servicemen of the 12th "Azov" brigade visited Sweden and Poland.
The social work department of the brigade, thanks to the GS of the Association of Inbound Tourist Operators of Ukraine, the Association of the Swedish Tourism Industry and the Consulate of Ukraine in Gdańsk, organized a trip for the children of active, fallen soldiers and military prisoners.
Despite the war, children should live a normal childhood. Employees of the department take care of children of Azov residents who need rest and support in difficult times.
The Department of Social Work regularly organizes recreation for the children of "Azov" servicemen. The purpose of the department is to improve the life and health of the families of soldiers as much as possible, to help them reduce the psychological burden during the war.
The trip to Sweden was made possible thanks to the Association of Inbound Tourist Operators of Ukraine and the Association of Swedish Travel Industry (SRF) together with Scandic Hotels and Stena Line. The children's stay program in the cities of Gdańsk and Gdynia was supported by organization of the Consulate of Ukraine in Gdańsk.
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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