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Only 7400 left to fundraise for Bohdana Howtizer protection (second link)

Bohdana protection donation link: paypal.com/pools/c/94sT9M…

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Again, the Ukrainians have been using U.S. provided M777s to execute fire missions, including with Excalibur, into Russia since receiving them in April 2022.

This will formalize that status quo and expand the range of weapons to include GMLRS, GLSDB, SDB, JDAM-ER, HARM, etc.

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πŸš¨πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ BREAKING: 'The Biden administration has quietly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia β€” solely near the area of Kharkiv β€” using U.S.-provided weapons'

'the policy of allowing long-range strikes inside Russia β€œhas not changed.”'

πŸš¨πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ BREAKING: 'The Biden administration has quietly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia β€” solely near the area of Kharkiv β€” using U.S.-provided weapons' 'the policy of allowing long-range strikes inside Russia β€œhas not changed.”'
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Has anyone done the leg work to figure out which Russian intelligence service Sokov works for?

I assume SVR, though genuinely curious if it’s FSB or GRU instead.

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The most puzzling aspect of U.S. targeting restrictions is the consistent failure of SECDEF and CJCS to strongly advocate against them.

They should be providing frank military counsel to POTUS and military realities have always dictated the necessity of strikes inside Russia.

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Battle Damage Assessment imagery released by the Ukrainian General Staff confirms that Ukraine received unitary ATACMS, either M48 or M57 ATACMS, from the United States in addition to M39 and M39A1 ATACMS armed with M74 APAM submunitions.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Battle Damage Assessment imagery released by the Ukrainian General Staff confirms that Ukraine received unitary ATACMS, either M48 or M57 ATACMS, from the United States in addition to M39 and M39A1 ATACMS armed with M74 APAM submunitions.
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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Just 5 out of the 20 countries which have made commitments to the Czech artillery ammo initiative have actually delivered payment:

Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal & Canada

As a result, Russia is able to secure the ammunition for itself.

There are commitments

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Just 5 out of the 20 countries which have made commitments to the Czech artillery ammo initiative have actually delivered payment: Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal & Canada As a result, Russia is able to secure the ammunition for itself. There are commitments
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Two years ago, the Mesquite site was just a dirt lot. Thanks to a $500 million investment from the Ukraine Supplementals, there will be 350 new jobs here, producing 155mm metal shell bodies, just 10 months after breaking ground.

This plant has a unique model. While

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Two years ago, the Mesquite site was just a dirt lot. Thanks to a $500 million investment from the Ukraine Supplementals, there will be 350 new jobs here, producing 155mm metal shell bodies, just 10 months after breaking ground. This plant has a unique model. While
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Following the ratification and adoption of the 28th Amendment in 2026, Justices of the Supreme Court were automatically appointed from the CEOs of the nine largest defense contractors.

In 2027, Chief Justice Jim Taiclet became the inaugural justice under the 28th Amendment.

Following the ratification and adoption of the 28th Amendment in 2026, Justices of the Supreme Court were automatically appointed from the CEOs of the nine largest defense contractors. In 2027, Chief Justice Jim Taiclet became the inaugural justice under the 28th Amendment.
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Ukraine has been requesting these restrictions be removed since the first provision of aid in 2022.

Ukrainian artillery elements have been consistently executing fire missions into Russia with U.S. M777s since May 2022. Something which the Administration was well aware of

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Unfortunately the new 155mm shell body line in Belgium still won't be open until June 2025.

It will produce at least 2500/month (30,000/year) when it opens. The Belgian MoD intends to buy just 4000/y, leaving the balance available for export.

Link in alt text.

Unfortunately the new 155mm shell body line in Belgium still won't be open until June 2025. It will produce at least 2500/month (30,000/year) when it opens. The Belgian MoD intends to buy just 4000/y, leaving the balance available for export. Link in alt text.
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Taiwan National Security Bureau chief Tsai Ming-Yen admits that a PLA Navy Type-09III Shang-class SSN did encounter some accident last year, even though it did not sink. This is the first explicit acknowledgement by TW authorities to date. H I Sutton cna.com.tw/news/aipl/2024…

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