Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in #Ukraine - 23 May 2023.

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Chinese propaganda art of the Ukrainian Air Force is absolutely badass.

I think I've found my next album cover.

The “Liberty of Russia” Legion is said to be a groups of Russian Vets who went over to #Ukraine to fight FOR Ukraine.
It seems they have no decided to cross back over into Russia and begin a mini-civil war, beginning in Belgorod.

Leaflets said to be dropped in Belgorod: "The best deсision for you and your family is to surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine! The prisoners are fed according to the norm of our soldiers, and if you have desire you will be arranged for paid work."

This morning's UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update on #Ukraine

This morning's UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update on #Ukraine

Biden backs plan to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

#CoSoNews #News #ukraine #politics

https://www.axios.com/2023/05/19/biden-plan-train-ukrainian-pilots-f-16

U.S. and allies plan to provide Ukrainian pilots with F-16 fighter jets

#CoSoNews #News #ukraine

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/us-allies-plan-provide-ukrainian-pilots-f-16-fighter-jets-official-say-rcna85270

I just realised that I forgot to post this earlier as I was rushing to get out for my physio.

This morning's UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update on #Ukraine

Pentagon Says Accounting Mistake Leaves U.S. With $3 Billion More in Arms for Ukraine

https://www.wsj.com/articles/accounting-error-leaves-pentagon-with-3-billion-more-in-arms-for-ukraine-u-s-says-6d6f4576

A Russian wife turned to her husband and asked...

"What's this special military operation our glorious leader keeps talking about?"

Her husband replied, "It's a proxy war between Russia and NATO."

"Oh, right. How's it going?"

"Well," he replied, "so far we've lost 200,000 soldiers, 4,000 tanks, 500 aircraft, numerous helicopters, loads of armoured vehicles and artillery pieces along with our 'flag ship'."

"Wow! What about NATO?"

"They haven't turned up yet."

This morning's UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update on #Ukraine

Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapon bans in Illinois in latest move from justices to stay out of Second Amendment-related disputes for now. https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/17/politics/supreme-court-refuses-to-block-assault-weapons-bans-in-illinois/index.html

This morning's UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update on #Ukraine

UK, Netherlands agree on ‘international coalition’ to help #Ukraine procure F-16 jets.

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte have agreed to build an “international coalition” to help procure F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine.

The statement published by the U.K. government on May 16 says that Sunak reiterated his belief that "Ukraine’s rightful place is in NATO" and the leaders agreed on the importance of allies providing long-term security assistance to Ukraine.

#ukraine

France announced that they will be sending their version of the Stormshadow (called Scalp) to Ukraine.

Again it's unknown if these will be the newest long range, older medium range, or export models.

Regardless of type, Russian logistics throughout occupied Ukraine is screwed.

"Crowdfunding platform Buy Me a Coffee removes far-right influencers and QAnon accounts."
https://mashable.com/article/buy-me-a-coffee-removes-qanon-far-right-crowdfunding-accounts

Ukrainian flag raised over NATO cyber defense headquarters

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized in an interview on May 15 that #Ukraine's victory against Russia will be the starting point to move forward with #NATO membership.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-flag-raised-over-nato-ccdcoe-office-estonia/

This morning's UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update on #Ukraine

This morning's UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update on #Ukraine

This morning's UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update on #Ukraine