TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian fascist invaders.
I am a 73 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 2993. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
China poses obstacles to Ukraine in 'drone war' - The New York Times
China introduced restrictions on the supply of civilian drones and components on September 1, and a couple of months before that, Chinese companies reduced their sales. At the same time, Russia purchased at least $14.5 million worth of drones in the first half of 2023.
It is noted that it is still possible to purchase drones from China, but now this requires looking for intermediaries and inventing increasingly complex supply chains.
According to official customs data, Ukraine has recently received millions of Chinese drones and components. Most of it came from European intermediaries.
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🕯 9:00 - minute of silence
Senior sergeant Mykola Yaremchuk died on August 7, 2023 in the Zaporizhzhia region. The soldier was 53 years old.
Mykola lived in Vinnytsia region. He worked as an electrician at the Yuzefo-Mykolaiv sugar factory.
During the full-scale war, the man was mobilized into the ranks of the Armed Forces.
At first, he defended his native land as part of the A7020 military unit. Then he transferred to the 117th separate mechanized brigade.
He took part in fierce battles for Maryinka in the Donetsk region and Volokhiv Yar in the Kharkiv region.
💭"Hardworking, honest, with a sense of humor, cheerful, always ready to help, cheerful," said the daughter-in-law of the deceased, Victoria.
At home, Mykola was awaited by his son Dmytro and his family, close friend Iryna, relatives and friends.
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Teacher back from the front
Rescuing the fox
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Creating plane paintings at Engels
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🚢 The Ukrainian grain corridor has shown its capability to receive and discharge up to 8 vessels per day.
This represents an increase in capacity compared to the previous operation of the grain corridor in October 2022 when 5 vessels per day were accommodated in the ports of Odesa, when during its relatively efficient operation as agreed with Russia. Ukraine's ability to handle a greater number of vessels on its own demonstrates its capacity to provide a safe and efficient route for grain exports.
Underground school
The trials and tribulations of getting the new COVID booster.https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/996969
Explains how COVID damages the heart.
Villagers hid two wounded soldiers for 1½ years. They were rescued this last week.
They called up the manufacturer of Russian tanks.
https://mil.in.ua/en/news/tank-operators-of-the-54th-brigade-complained-about-the-quality-of-captured-tanks-to-the-uralvagonzavod-management/
Gas production in Russia has reportedly fallen to levels not seen since the 1970s, according to Newsweek. Gazprom's report for the first half of 2023 indicates that gas production amounted to 179.45 billion cubic meters. Gas supplies, both domestically and to foreign markets, have decreased by 26.5% compared to the same period last year.
Several factors have contributed to this decline in production. Sanctions imposed on Russia following its large-scale invasion of Ukraine have had a significant impact. Additionally, Europe has reduced its dependence on Russian energy sources, opting to purchase American LNG and gas from countries like Norway and Qatar.
Forecasts suggest that by 2026, Russian gas exports to Europe could decrease to as little as 15 billion cubic meters. In response to these challenges, the Russian Federation is looking to bolster its trade relations with China to compensate for the losses in gas exports to Europe.
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5Microsoft has ceased renewing licenses for Russian companies as of today, as reported by Telecom Daily. Journalists discovered from a letter from Microsoft's technical support that the company can no longer accept payments via bank transfer to a local bank account for services in Russia, making it impossible for Russians to renew existing subscriptions.
Microsoft stated that this decision is a response to Western sanctions against the Russian Federation. The company also highlighted that sales of new products and services in Russia, along with various other aspects of its business, have been suspended.
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development mentioned that the Russian Federation has alternatives to Microsoft software, although they didn't specify which alternatives they are considering.
🇺🇦Volodymyr Zelensky announces the creation of the Alliance of Defense Industries
🌍The President announced this during the first International Defense Industries Forum.
🗣«Today at this forum we are announcing the creation of the Alliance of Defense Industries. An Alliance that values international law and is able to work for the real protection of international law. I'm talking not only about Ukraine, but also about security against aggression by any nation in the world,» the president said in a statement.
🫡According to Zelensky, Ukraine has developed a relevant basic declaration as the basis of the Alliance, and it can be joined by arms and military equipment manufacturers from around the world who share the intention to provide real protection against aggression in these risky conditions of our time. He added that the declaration has already been signed by "13 prominent companies that are ready to build a new arsenal of the free world together with Ukraine." In total, the forum was attended by representatives of 252 companies from over 30 countries.
🗣«The second thing I am pleased to announce in this format: Ukraine is developing a special economic regime for the defense industry. To give every opportunity to realize its potential to every company that works for defense in Ukraine and with Ukraine or that wants to come to Ukraine,» Volodymyr Zelensky said.
💰The President also announced the creation of a special Defense Fund to provide additional resources, in particular, for the development of military production and support for relevant cooperation, for the creation of new military facilities and programs necessary for defense and for the care of our soldiers. The fund's resources are a plus to public spending on defense, defense production, and private investment. The fund will be replenished with dividends from state-owned defense assets and profits from the sale of confiscated russian assets.
The Russians were hit hard by UAVs
Today, Ukraine stopped for a minute of silence to honor the fallen heroes.
Our defenders are brave, unbreakable and courageous people who every day put their lives on the line so that we can live in a free country. Take our children to school. See our families. And create cool innovative products.
It is our duty not to forget about their heroic deeds and to do everything possible for our victory. We have a lot of important projects underway—from marine drones and robots to AI-powered drones and electronic warfare technologies. They will help us to destroy the enemy more effectively and save the lives of our soldiers.
I am grateful to our defenders and everyone who works to bring our victory closer. You are a powerful motivation to move forward.
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian fascist invaders.
I am a 73 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 2993. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
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