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Things are NOT going well at Russia's Engels-2 airbase today.

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Things are NOT going well at Russia's Engels-2 airbase today.

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Today, Ukraine made military history, destroying 41 of Russia's most valuable aircraft, strategic bombers located all over Russia. Russia is no longer safe.

Today, Ukraine made military history, destroying 41 of Russia's most valuable aircraft, strategic bombers located all over Russia. Russia is no longer safe.

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All Kyiv is abuzz in the past hour, as a cargo plane is spotted above the city - the first (not fighter jet) seen in 3 years.

All Kyiv is abuzz in the past hour, as a cargo plane is spotted above the city - the first (not fighter jet) seen in 3 years.

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Despite Russians' median income being only 17% that of Americans', they are now paying over $4/gallon even for the cheapest gasoline - more than US national average.

Despite Russians' median income being only 17% that of Americans', they are now paying over $4/gallon even for the cheapest gasoline - more than US national average.

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The Russian government is trying to calm the population in Murmansk after decayed Soviet infrastructure has left hundreds of thousands of people without heat and electricity for weeks. People are queuing for hours to obtain a 15,000 ruble ($200) cash compensation.

The Russian government is trying to calm the population in Murmansk after decayed Soviet infrastructure has left hundreds of thousands of people without heat and electricity for weeks. People are queuing for hours to obtain a 15,000 ruble ($200) cash compensation.

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While Russians are focusing all efforts on throwing aerial bombs, drones and ballistic missiles into apartment blocks full of Ukrainian families, the Ukraine's Armed Forces is liquidating one of Russia's largest ammo depots 100km from Moscow. Kirzhach, Russia, still detonating.

While Russians are focusing all efforts on throwing aerial bombs, drones and ballistic missiles into apartment blocks full of Ukrainian families, the Ukraine's Armed Forces is liquidating one of Russia's largest ammo depots 100km from Moscow. Kirzhach, Russia, still detonating.

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Women's march in Kyiv today, as city residents bring attention to women being held in Russian captivity.

Women's march in Kyiv today, as city residents bring attention to women being held in Russian captivity.

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Russians forced children in occupied Donetsk to hold a flash mob for North Korea’s “Independence Day.”

Russians forced children in occupied Donetsk to hold a flash mob for North Korea’s “Independence Day.”

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Russia expands its new forced conscription program to Siberia, ripping men from the streets to send them off to Ukraine. Beginning slowly in Russia's Penza region last month, the program has now expanded to neighboring regions. Bernaul, Russia

Russia expands its new forced conscription program to Siberia, ripping men from the streets to send them off to Ukraine. Beginning slowly in Russia's Penza region last month, the program has now expanded to neighboring regions. Bernaul, Russia

212,109 views • 2 months ago

Almost 5000km from Ukraine, a Ukrainian drone operator takes his time in choosing the perfect point of impact to destroy this Tu-95 strategic bomber that regularly rains missiles on the cities of Ukraine.

Almost 5000km from Ukraine, a Ukrainian drone operator takes his time in choosing the perfect point of impact to destroy this Tu-95 strategic bomber that regularly rains missiles on the cities of Ukraine.

1,210,421 views • 1 year ago

Seems the Trump admin has brought the UK's pro-Russian Tommy Robinson to Washington. Fresh from his first meeting at the State Department, rushes out to harass Ukraine supporters.

Seems the Trump admin has brought the UK's pro-Russian Tommy Robinson to Washington. Fresh from his first meeting at the State Department, rushes out to harass Ukraine supporters.

242,015 views • 6 months ago

Russian brutality in Georgia isn't new. In just a few days in September 1993, Russian-backed separatists in Georgia's Abkhazia region shot down or destroyed five civilian airliners near Sukhumi, Georgia. Between September 20 and 23, passenger aircraft belonging to Transair Georgia and Orbi Georgian Airways were struck by surface-to-air missiles or bombarded on the ground. One Tu-154 was hit on approach to the airport — 108 civilians were killed, including many children. A Tu-134 was downed over the Black Sea. Others were destroyed as passengers were boarding. More than 130 people died in those few days — families, children, airline crews. These were not military targets, but civilian airliners marked with Georgian flags. The world barely remembers it, but this was one of Russia’s first experiments in hybrid terror: backing “separatists,” providing the weapons, and denying responsibility. Three decades later, the same playbook — the same disregard for human life — is still being used against Ukraine.

Russian brutality in Georgia isn't new. In just a few days in September 1993, Russian-backed separatists in Georgia's Abkhazia region shot down or destroyed five civilian airliners near Sukhumi, Georgia. Between September 20 and 23, passenger aircraft belonging to Transair Georgia and Orbi Georgian Airways were struck by surface-to-air missiles or bombarded on the ground. One Tu-154 was hit on approach to the airport — 108 civilians were killed, including many children. A Tu-134 was downed over the Black Sea. Others were destroyed as passengers were boarding. More than 130 people died in those few days — families, children, airline crews. These were not military targets, but civilian airliners marked with Georgian flags. The world barely remembers it, but this was one of Russia’s first experiments in hybrid terror: backing “separatists,” providing the weapons, and denying responsibility. Three decades later, the same playbook — the same disregard for human life — is still being used against Ukraine.

273,048 views • 11 months ago

Russia's economy is only 6% of either US GDP or Europe's GDP, but on the internet, it seems like everyone is pro-Russian. Why?

Russia's economy is only 6% of either US GDP or Europe's GDP, but on the internet, it seems like everyone is pro-Russian. Why?

271,826 views • 1 year ago

Russia's fuel crisis now descends into a perfect storm, as 3 years of restrictions on road maintenance collude with mud season and lack of gasoline to prevent regions from obtaining ANY fuel at all. From Russian media:

Russia's fuel crisis now descends into a perfect storm, as 3 years of restrictions on road maintenance collude with mud season and lack of gasoline to prevent regions from obtaining ANY fuel at all. From Russian media:

143,415 views • 11 months ago

Kyiv rescue workers save a cat in the aftermath of this morning's Russian missile attack. Ukraine values life, Russians value only death.

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Kyiv rescue workers save a cat in the aftermath of this morning's Russian missile attack. Ukraine values life, Russians value only death.

101,197 views • 1 year ago

The woman that was not only conned into moving to Russia by Russian propaganda, but who then allowed herself to be used by Russian propaganda network RT to convince MORE Americans to move to Russia has had enough after her and her child were both beaten up.

The woman that was not only conned into moving to Russia by Russian propaganda, but who then allowed herself to be used by Russian propaganda network RT to convince MORE Americans to move to Russia has had enough after her and her child were both beaten up.

93,360 views • 1 year ago

Russians' summer travel plans destroyed, as airports all over the country are again paralyzed, under fear of Ukrainian drones.

Russians' summer travel plans destroyed, as airports all over the country are again paralyzed, under fear of Ukrainian drones.

59,698 views • 1 year ago

Popular Russian military blogger "Pioneer of the Reserve" cites the increasingly catastrophic situation at the front now that troops can no longer use Telegram to raise money (for basics like body armor, radios, food, helmets). "Money has already dried up and its going to get worse."

Popular Russian military blogger "Pioneer of the Reserve" cites the increasingly catastrophic situation at the front now that troops can no longer use Telegram to raise money (for basics like body armor, radios, food, helmets). "Money has already dried up and its going to get worse."

32,798 views • 7 months ago

The epidemic of wild boars continues to expand in Moscow, with estimated population now at 500 to 650. The dangerous animals roam the yards of residential buildings and can attack people at any moment. According to Russian outlet Mash, the population grows, with boars searching for new territories while moving out of the forest closer to people and food sources. Hunting and culling pressure make them feel safer near the city. Currently, the most dangerous period is the rut. Males become aggressive, run at speeds of up to 40 km/h, and can cause serious injuries. Residents are advised to stay away from the animals and immediately report any sightings of wild boars to the authorities.

The epidemic of wild boars continues to expand in Moscow, with estimated population now at 500 to 650. The dangerous animals roam the yards of residential buildings and can attack people at any moment. According to Russian outlet Mash, the population grows, with boars searching for new territories while moving out of the forest closer to people and food sources. Hunting and culling pressure make them feel safer near the city. Currently, the most dangerous period is the rut. Males become aggressive, run at speeds of up to 40 km/h, and can cause serious injuries. Residents are advised to stay away from the animals and immediately report any sightings of wild boars to the authorities.

38,860 views • 9 months ago

Ukraine's drone blockade of Crimea intensifies, with fuel supplies now rarely breaking through to the penninsula. Lenino, Crimea

Ukraine's drone blockade of Crimea intensifies, with fuel supplies now rarely breaking through to the penninsula. Lenino, Crimea

15,370 views • 3 months ago

In Lyantor, Russia, the roof of an ice skating rink has collapsed, burying many people under meters of snow. Some are already confirmed dead as rescue efforts continue.

In Lyantor, Russia, the roof of an ice skating rink has collapsed, burying many people under meters of snow. Some are already confirmed dead as rescue efforts continue.

25,614 views • 7 months ago