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April 21, 2024
Over the past 3 months Ukraine has changed its tactics and used unmanned drones to attack Russian Oil & Gas Infrastructure which resulted in President Putin authorizing Russian Oil & Gas businesses to recruit private armies. Ukraine has now changed up its tactics and has used drones to hit Russian Energy Infrastructure. Ukraine recently announced that it has the capacity to produce 2 MILLION drones in 2024 and the European Union has committed to provide an additional 1 MILLION meaning that Ukraine will be able to launch 3 MILLION attacks over the next 12 months. In this video I provide more details of the recent attacks and discuss the potential impact on Russia's and the Russian Economy.
Russia Hit By More Drone Attacks as Ukraine Hit Power Stations & Targets Energy Infrastructure - Joe Blogs
Over the past 3 months Ukraine has changed its tactics and used unmanned drones to attack Russian Oil & Gas Infrastructure which resulted in President Putin authorizing Russian Oil & Gas businesses to recruit private armies. Ukraine has now changed up its tactics and has used drones to hit Russian Energy Infrastructure. Ukraine recently announced that it has the capacity to produce 2 MILLION drones in 2024 and the European Union has committed to provide an additional 1 MILLION meaning that Ukraine will be able to launch 3 MILLION attacks over the next 12 months. In this video I provide more details of the recent attacks and discuss the potential impact on Russia's and the Russian Economy.
April 21, 2024
Mike Lindell held yet another event where he promised to bring forward non-existent evidence of his election conspiracy theories.
Oh no: He did it again! - Luke Beasley
Mike Lindell held yet another event where he promised to bring forward non-existent evidence of his election conspiracy theories.
April 21, 2024
The Legal Breakdown episode 263: @GlennKirschner2 discusses NY AG Letitia James' effort to deny Trump $175 million bond in the civil fraud trial.
Trump hit with surprise bad news in NY trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
The Legal Breakdown episode 263: @GlennKirschner2 discusses NY AG Letitia James' effort to deny Trump $175 million bond in the civil fraud trial.
April 20, 2024
20 Apr: Fierce Raid! Ukrainians OBLITERATE RUSSIAN FORCES BUILD-UP FOR THE KHARKIV OFFENSIVE
Reporting from Ukraine
Day 787: Apr 20
Today, there is a lot of news from the Kharkiv direction.
Here, Ukrainian forces launched an extensive strike campaign against Russian forces concentrations in order to prevent any buildup of Russian striking forces in the region that may allow Russians to launch the Kharkiv offensive operation.
This was a direct response to the increased intensity of Russian strikes in the region, as well as suspicious reorganizations of their military structure. First of all, the Russian Ministry of Defense recently introduced a new Belgorod direction to their situational reports. Secondly, the Russian Ministry of Defense recently created the Group of Forces North, which is located precisely in this region, further indicating that Russians are considering the Kharkiv offensive and will launch it if Ukrainians show any weakness.
The first move was made by Russians, as their military commanders notably increased attacks in recent weeks on both military and civilian targets throughout the Kharkiv region and in its capital, taking advantage of the dire situation in terms of anti-aircraft defenses of the Ukrainian army.
Geolocated footage shows Russian strikes on various Ukrainian targets. The first video shows the destruction of two MLRS missile launchers located inside Kharkiv city. Since secondary explosions were registered, the missile launchers were apparently close to entering combat mode.
Russian loitering munition attacks also notably increased, especially those using Lancet systems. Several videos show hits on Ukrainian assets, such as artillery pieces and, most notably, a Soviet origin Ukrainian P-18 radar equipment.
Analysis of the elements hit by Russian forces indicates that the aim of these attacks was primarily to diminish Ukrainian artillery firepower and, thus, allow for the possible buildup of troops near the border.
Ukrainians responded reciprocally and launched an intense pre-emptive strike campaign on Russian territory, urged by their anti-aircraft defense systems shortage. Ukrainians rely on better reconnaissance capabilities, and several geo-referenced videos show impacts at various locations close to the border areas. The first video shows the destruction of a hidden T-72 tank in addition to an MT-LB infantry vehicle.
The complete footage set illustrates how the army continued to rely primarily on FPV drone attacks, which is something to be expected given the critical situation of the artillery stockpiles. However, as many analysts assessed, FPV drones can only be a partial and short-term solution, given their various limitations in terms of range, payload, and the effects of electronic warfare systems.
Subsequent videos show hits on a Russian UAZ Bukhanka minibus, a "pole-21" electronic warfare equipment, and various other military transport vehicles, as well as a Russian Murom-M surveillance system.
Lastly, a final video shows an FVP drone on the move impact on a BM-27 “Uragan” multiple rocket launcher.
By contrast, an analysis of the elements hit by the Ukrainian forces suggests that the aim of these attacks was mainly to hit concentrations of forces, logistics elements, and other surveillance assets, such as observation posts, so that the Ukrainians are precisely trying to undermine the build-up of forces in the vicinity of the border.
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War recently stated that the threat of a potential Russian offensive on Kharkiv or Sumy city is already forcing the Ukrainian commanders to redeploy some of the limited Ukrainian resources to construct additional defensive fortifications. They stated that whether or not this hypothetical offensive would be successful, it could, at the very least, cause a strain situation that would significantly impact other areas of the front line. The fact that Russian forces achieved the theater-wide initiative gives them the opportunity to conduct opportunistic offensives in almost any area of the front line. Finally, the Institute for the Study of War added that the window of opportunity to conduct decisive offensives before the Western assistance arrival is closing, and this suggests they could potentially try to take advantage of the situation in the next weeks to obtain significant breakthroughs at various points along the line...
20 Apr: Fierce raid! Ukrainians obliterate Russian forces build-up for the Kharkiv offensive - Reporting from Ukraine
20 Apr: Fierce Raid! Ukrainians OBLITERATE RUSSIAN FORCES BUILD-UP FOR THE KHARKIV OFFENSIVE
Reporting from Ukraine
Day 787: Apr 20
Today, there is a lot of news from the Kharkiv direction.
Here, Ukrainian forces launched an extensive strike campaign against Russian forces concentrations in order to prevent any buildup of Russian striking forces in the region that may allow Russians to launch the Kharkiv offensive operation.
This was a direct response to the increased intensity of Russian strikes in the region, as well as suspicious reorganizations of their military structure. First of all, the Russian Ministry of Defense recently introduced a new Belgorod direction to their situational reports. Secondly, the Russian Ministry of Defense recently created the Group of Forces North, which is located precisely in this region, further indicating that Russians are considering the Kharkiv offensive and will launch it if Ukrainians show any weakness.
The first move was made by Russians, as their military commanders notably increased attacks in recent weeks on both military and civilian targets throughout the Kharkiv region and in its capital, taking advantage of the dire situation in terms of anti-aircraft defenses of the Ukrainian army.
Geolocated footage shows Russian strikes on various Ukrainian targets. The first video shows the destruction of two MLRS missile launchers located inside Kharkiv city. Since secondary explosions were registered, the missile launchers were apparently close to entering combat mode.
Russian loitering munition attacks also notably increased, especially those using Lancet systems. Several videos show hits on Ukrainian assets, such as artillery pieces and, most notably, a Soviet origin Ukrainian P-18 radar equipment.
Analysis of the elements hit by Russian forces indicates that the aim of these attacks was primarily to diminish Ukrainian artillery firepower and, thus, allow for the possible buildup of troops near the border.
Ukrainians responded reciprocally and launched an intense pre-emptive strike campaign on Russian territory, urged by their anti-aircraft defense systems shortage. Ukrainians rely on better reconnaissance capabilities, and several geo-referenced videos show impacts at various locations close to the border areas. The first video shows the destruction of a hidden T-72 tank in addition to an MT-LB infantry vehicle.
The complete footage set illustrates how the army continued to rely primarily on FPV drone attacks, which is something to be expected given the critical situation of the artillery stockpiles. However, as many analysts assessed, FPV drones can only be a partial and short-term solution, given their various limitations in terms of range, payload, and the effects of electronic warfare systems.
Subsequent videos show hits on a Russian UAZ Bukhanka minibus, a "pole-21" electronic warfare equipment, and various other military transport vehicles, as well as a Russian Murom-M surveillance system.
Lastly, a final video shows an FVP drone on the move impact on a BM-27 “Uragan” multiple rocket launcher.
By contrast, an analysis of the elements hit by the Ukrainian forces suggests that the aim of these attacks was mainly to hit concentrations of forces, logistics elements, and other surveillance assets, such as observation posts, so that the Ukrainians are precisely trying to undermine the build-up of forces in the vicinity of the border.
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War recently stated that the threat of a potential Russian offensive on Kharkiv or Sumy city is already forcing the Ukrainian commanders to redeploy some of the limited Ukrainian resources to construct additional defensive fortifications. They stated that whether or not this hypothetical offensive would be successful, it could, at the very least, cause a strain situation that would significantly impact other areas of the front line. The fact that Russian forces achieved the theater-wide initiative gives them the opportunity to conduct opportunistic offensives in almost any area of the front line. Finally, the Institute for the Study of War added that the window of opportunity to conduct decisive offensives before the Western assistance arrival is closing, and this suggests they could potentially try to take advantage of the situation in the next weeks to obtain significant breakthroughs at various points along the line...
April 20, 2024
Democracy Watch episode 109: Marc Elias discusses the Supreme Court refusing to overturn a dangerous, anti-First Amendment case.
Supreme Court pulls dangerous stunt - Brian Tyler Cohen
Democracy Watch episode 109: Marc Elias discusses the Supreme Court refusing to overturn a dangerous, anti-First Amendment case.
April 20, 2024
Watch Marjorie Taylor Greene get called out for using Kremlin propaganda during a speech before the House voted in favor of a foreign aide package which included $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Destroyed For Spewing Russian Propaganda On The House Floor - Reflect
Watch Marjorie Taylor Greene get called out for using Kremlin propaganda during a speech before the House voted in favor of a foreign aide package which included $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
April 20, 2024
Disgraced former Republican lawmaker George Santos announced last month that he was going to run for a new Congressional seat, and he even set up a campaign committee to start raising money. According to the latest reports, Santos has either not been committed to his fundraising activities, or people just really hate him, because the group managed to raise ZERO dollars in the past month. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening.
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*This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos.
Last month, former disgraced Republican Congressman George Santos, announced that he was gonna run for office yet again. And he said he was gonna run to unseat incumbent Republican Congressman Nick Otta from New York. So he launched his campaign. He's gotta run as an independent 'cause he already missed the cutoff date for the primary. Uh, and he did launch a new campaign committee to raise money. And now that the month of March is over and we're into April, we got to see, or at least reporters got to see, and they reported on, uh, the expense reports from George Santos new campaign committee, how much money he raised, how much money he spent, all of that. And you'll be shocked to learn that in his new reelection campaign. George Santos raised a whopping $0. None. Not a thing, not a penny, nobody, not a single person, including George Santos himself, which is a little weird, but okay, not a single human being on this planet put any money at all into George Santos reelection bid.
Now maybe, maybe it's because George Santos hasn't really started yet. Maybe he didn't tell anybody where they could donate. Maybe he wasn't kind of pushing it just yet. Or maybe this disgraced Republican is now so hated across the country that nobody wants to give him anything whatsoever. And that would be my best bet, right? I mean, that tracks that. That seems to make a lot of sense considering that he was of course, ousted from Congress and he is still facing a criminal trial that is set to come up a little bit later this year. But George Santos is not running for Congress right now because he thinks he can win. George Santos is running for Congress right now because he wants to stay in the limelight. He has gotta have that attention, right? It's like a flower in the sun. Okay? I can only bloom when the sun is shining on me.
George Santos is the same way. He can only bloom and thrive when not the sunlight, but the spotlight is on him. So he didn't launch this campaign because he actually thinks he has a chance of winning. He launched the campaign because it got his name back in the headlines for a couple days. And then of course, because of all the craziness in this country, those headlines went away after a while. Now he's back in the headlines because he hilariously raised $0. And a few days from now, we'll go back to forgetting that George Santos exists, because that's how it works folks. And that's what terrifies George Santos. If you are not out there every day in the headlines, people will forget
About you. There is so much crazy taking place in politics that if you cannot be the crazy person to say the crazy thing, to get your name in the headlines, people will forget about you. And if you get booted out of office, they'll forget. Forget about you, even faster. And that's what's happening to George Santos. And that for him is even more embarrassing than raising $0 last month.
George Santos Has Raised Zero Dollars For His Comeback Campaign - Ring of Fire
Disgraced former Republican lawmaker George Santos announced last month that he was going to run for a new Congressional seat, and he even set up a campaign committee to start raising money. According to the latest reports, Santos has either not been committed to his fundraising activities, or people just really hate him, because the group managed to raise ZERO dollars in the past month. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening.
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*This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos.
Last month, former disgraced Republican Congressman George Santos, announced that he was gonna run for office yet again. And he said he was gonna run to unseat incumbent Republican Congressman Nick Otta from New York. So he launched his campaign. He's gotta run as an independent 'cause he already missed the cutoff date for the primary. Uh, and he did launch a new campaign committee to raise money. And now that the month of March is over and we're into April, we got to see, or at least reporters got to see, and they reported on, uh, the expense reports from George Santos new campaign committee, how much money he raised, how much money he spent, all of that. And you'll be shocked to learn that in his new reelection campaign. George Santos raised a whopping $0. None. Not a thing, not a penny, nobody, not a single person, including George Santos himself, which is a little weird, but okay, not a single human being on this planet put any money at all into George Santos reelection bid.
Now maybe, maybe it's because George Santos hasn't really started yet. Maybe he didn't tell anybody where they could donate. Maybe he wasn't kind of pushing it just yet. Or maybe this disgraced Republican is now so hated across the country that nobody wants to give him anything whatsoever. And that would be my best bet, right? I mean, that tracks that. That seems to make a lot of sense considering that he was of course, ousted from Congress and he is still facing a criminal trial that is set to come up a little bit later this year. But George Santos is not running for Congress right now because he thinks he can win. George Santos is running for Congress right now because he wants to stay in the limelight. He has gotta have that attention, right? It's like a flower in the sun. Okay? I can only bloom when the sun is shining on me.
George Santos is the same way. He can only bloom and thrive when not the sunlight, but the spotlight is on him. So he didn't launch this campaign because he actually thinks he has a chance of winning. He launched the campaign because it got his name back in the headlines for a couple days. And then of course, because of all the craziness in this country, those headlines went away after a while. Now he's back in the headlines because he hilariously raised $0. And a few days from now, we'll go back to forgetting that George Santos exists, because that's how it works folks. And that's what terrifies George Santos. If you are not out there every day in the headlines, people will forget
About you. There is so much crazy taking place in politics that if you cannot be the crazy person to say the crazy thing, to get your name in the headlines, people will forget about you. And if you get booted out of office, they'll forget. Forget about you, even faster. And that's what's happening to George Santos. And that for him is even more embarrassing than raising $0 last month.
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