JohnW
@eleusis.bsky.social
Self Appointed Official Socialite Warhawk Crankfool Scribe Recordkeeper To The Realm of Earth by Royal Decree. Views expressed are my own.
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👀 Ukrainian military personnel who examined the wreckage of the Shahed-101 drone, which the Russian military has recently begun to use, found that it consists entirely of 🇮🇷Iranian spare parts, - Militarnyi
November 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
👀 Ukrainian military personnel who examined the wreckage of the Shahed-101 drone, which the Russian military has recently begun to use, found that it consists entirely of 🇮🇷Iranian spare parts, - Militarnyi
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😧 In Dnipro, the building of the editorial office of Suspilne and Ukrainian radio was damaged as a result of the Russian attack, - Suspilne
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
😧 In Dnipro, the building of the editorial office of Suspilne and Ukrainian radio was damaged as a result of the Russian attack, - Suspilne
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Remember when they said all the time “it’s the second best army in the world!” 🤡
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Remember when they said all the time “it’s the second best army in the world!” 🤡
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THIS is the russian army in 2025?
a man in a suit and tie is holding a brown jacket
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is holding a brown jacket
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
THIS is the russian army in 2025?
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‼️Declared as a video with Russians driving into Pokrovsk on light equipment
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
‼️Declared as a video with Russians driving into Pokrovsk on light equipment
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🇸🇪🇺🇦 Sweden receives detailed feedback from Ukraine on its weapons, which are being tested in real combat conditions, — Swedish Defense Minister
The Ukrainian military provides valuable reports on the operation of Swedish combat boats, combat vehicles, Archer howitzers and other weapons.
The Ukrainian military provides valuable reports on the operation of Swedish combat boats, combat vehicles, Archer howitzers and other weapons.
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🇸🇪🇺🇦 Sweden receives detailed feedback from Ukraine on its weapons, which are being tested in real combat conditions, — Swedish Defense Minister
The Ukrainian military provides valuable reports on the operation of Swedish combat boats, combat vehicles, Archer howitzers and other weapons.
The Ukrainian military provides valuable reports on the operation of Swedish combat boats, combat vehicles, Archer howitzers and other weapons.
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🇺🇦🤔 Stoltenberg admits Ukraine aid was “little and late”, — The Sunday Times
He said the allies have “provided unprecedented military support since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion — without which Ukraine would likely not have been able to defend itself as it has.”
He said the allies have “provided unprecedented military support since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion — without which Ukraine would likely not have been able to defend itself as it has.”
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🇺🇦🤔 Stoltenberg admits Ukraine aid was “little and late”, — The Sunday Times
He said the allies have “provided unprecedented military support since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion — without which Ukraine would likely not have been able to defend itself as it has.”
He said the allies have “provided unprecedented military support since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion — without which Ukraine would likely not have been able to defend itself as it has.”
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Today on #RemembranceDay, I am thinking about the amazing soldiers I had the privilege to serve with over 35 years in the Army. I am also thinking about the previous generations who served, suffered and sacrificed so much for our freedoms. Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Today on #RemembranceDay, I am thinking about the amazing soldiers I had the privilege to serve with over 35 years in the Army. I am also thinking about the previous generations who served, suffered and sacrificed so much for our freedoms. Lest we forget.
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⚡️Explosions reported at Saratov oil refinery amid alleged drone strike.
An oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, was reportedly attacked overnight on Nov. 11, according to local Telegram channels that shared footage appearing to show explosions at the facility.
An oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, was reportedly attacked overnight on Nov. 11, according to local Telegram channels that shared footage appearing to show explosions at the facility.
Explosions reported at Saratov oil refinery amid alleged drone strike
An oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, was reportedly attacked overnight on Nov. 11, according to local Telegram channels that shared footage appearing to show explosions at the facility.
kyivindependent.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
⚡️Explosions reported at Saratov oil refinery amid alleged drone strike.
An oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, was reportedly attacked overnight on Nov. 11, according to local Telegram channels that shared footage appearing to show explosions at the facility.
An oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, was reportedly attacked overnight on Nov. 11, according to local Telegram channels that shared footage appearing to show explosions at the facility.
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🦅🇺🇦 In addition to the increase in the number of attacks, the average flight range is also increasing. In October, a new record was set – 663 km from the Ukrainian border, - Oko Gora
🟢 Average distance for 2025 – 501 km.
🟢 Record (October) – 663 km.
🟢 Average distance for 2025 – 501 km.
🟢 Record (October) – 663 km.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🦅🇺🇦 In addition to the increase in the number of attacks, the average flight range is also increasing. In October, a new record was set – 663 km from the Ukrainian border, - Oko Gora
🟢 Average distance for 2025 – 501 km.
🟢 Record (October) – 663 km.
🟢 Average distance for 2025 – 501 km.
🟢 Record (October) – 663 km.
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Ukraine Destroys Massive Russian Base While Putin's World Implodes
YouTube video by Jay in Kyiv
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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After staying ~100 days at the frontline, doing assault operations, these Ukrainian soldiers have finally rotated out.
Respect.
Respect.
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
After staying ~100 days at the frontline, doing assault operations, these Ukrainian soldiers have finally rotated out.
Respect.
Respect.
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After being hit last night the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, has stopped all operations. This has been reported by Reuters.
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
After being hit last night the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, has stopped all operations. This has been reported by Reuters.
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🇺🇸🇳🇬 What do you think?
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🇺🇸🇳🇬 What do you think?
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An excellent episode of Shield of the Republic.
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America Can't Go It Alone
Podcast Episode · Shield of the Republic · 11/02/2025 · 59m
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November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
An excellent episode of Shield of the Republic.
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🇪🇺 EU plans to tighten visa rules for Russians, - Politico
The EU is preparing to further tighten visa rules for Russian citizens. Namely, effectively stopping the issuance of multiple-entry Schengen permits in most cases.
The EU is preparing to further tighten visa rules for Russian citizens. Namely, effectively stopping the issuance of multiple-entry Schengen permits in most cases.
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🇪🇺 EU plans to tighten visa rules for Russians, - Politico
The EU is preparing to further tighten visa rules for Russian citizens. Namely, effectively stopping the issuance of multiple-entry Schengen permits in most cases.
The EU is preparing to further tighten visa rules for Russian citizens. Namely, effectively stopping the issuance of multiple-entry Schengen permits in most cases.
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NEW: Russian forces continue to intensify offensive operations in and around Pokrovsk to seize the town and collapse the Ukrainian pocket.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 2, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110225
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/6)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 2, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110225
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/6)
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
NEW: Russian forces continue to intensify offensive operations in and around Pokrovsk to seize the town and collapse the Ukrainian pocket.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 2, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110225
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/6)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 2, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110225
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/6)
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Satellite imagery of the aftermath of the explosion at the Russian military plant in Kopeysk
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Satellite imagery of the aftermath of the explosion at the Russian military plant in Kopeysk
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With the last hour of Hallowe'en almost upon the public in western Russia, here is an updated map of Ukraine drones, just as the first UAVs I mentioned were crossing in to Moscow.
It's going to be a big one.
#Spooky
It's going to be a big one.
#Spooky
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
With the last hour of Hallowe'en almost upon the public in western Russia, here is an updated map of Ukraine drones, just as the first UAVs I mentioned were crossing in to Moscow.
It's going to be a big one.
#Spooky
It's going to be a big one.
#Spooky
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"The jet reportedly costs just $8,500 per flight hour, compared to $15,000 to $45,000/hour or more for typical modern fighters."
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Dispersed, Cheap, Deadly: The JAS 39 Gripen-E Blueprint Ukraine Wants
A Ukraine–Sweden Gripen-E deal could restore Kyiv’s fighter fleet, add Meteor missiles and Erieye control—and upend Russia’s standoff tactics. Funding is the rub.
nationalsecurityjournal.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 PM
"The jet reportedly costs just $8,500 per flight hour, compared to $15,000 to $45,000/hour or more for typical modern fighters."
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This is ruZZia. Let’s not forget.
October 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This is ruZZia. Let’s not forget.
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❗️Partisans across Russia and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are burning 🇷🇺Russian means of communication
October 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
❗️Partisans across Russia and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are burning 🇷🇺Russian means of communication
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Calls for a no-fly zone and NATO intervention are growing louder. How should Europe respond to Russia’s drone incursions?
No Cause for Alarm: The Case for a Measured Response to Russian Air Incursions
Over the past month, eyes across Europe have been trained on the sky. On Sep. 10, about 20 Gerbera surveillance drones, believed to have been launched
warontherocks.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Calls for a no-fly zone and NATO intervention are growing louder. How should Europe respond to Russia’s drone incursions?
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Russia has declared a state of emergency at the Belgorod reservoir after strikes damaged the bottom outlet and both sluice gates, causing water levels to drop by a meter. Authorities are now trying to block the outflow to prevent further flooding downstream and reservoir depletion.
October 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Russia has declared a state of emergency at the Belgorod reservoir after strikes damaged the bottom outlet and both sluice gates, causing water levels to drop by a meter. Authorities are now trying to block the outflow to prevent further flooding downstream and reservoir depletion.