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Yes, unfortunately we have Belarus on our border... and again thanks for all the info you are providing!
Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022 #3
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Yes, unfortunately we have Belarus on our border... and again thanks for all the info you are providing!
Nextant 400XTi is descending to Istanbul airport
But it kinda looks like it's buzzing downtown Istanbul at 2900 ft elevation.
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It's landing at Istanbul's city airport, Attaturk Havanimani, not Istanbul Havanimani where the large commercial flights land.
But it kinda looks like it's buzzing downtown Istanbul at 2900 ft elevation.
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It's landing at Istanbul's city airport, Attaturk Havanimani, not Istanbul Havanimani where the large commercial flights land.
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Ukraine's state emergency service says fire has been put out near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
https://twitter.com/skynewsbreak/status/1499607273164787717?s=21
https://twitter.com/skynewsbreak/status/1499607273164787717?s=21
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Lengthy article from AP in the last 10 minutes
Russia attacks Ukraine nuclear plant as invasion advances | AP News
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Nuclear plant spokesman Andriy Tuz told Ukrainian television that shells were falling directly on the facility and had set fire to one of its six reactors. That reactor is under renovation and not operating, but there is nuclear fuel inside, he said.
Firefighters cannot get near the flames because they are being shot at, he said, and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted a plea to the Russians to stop the assault and allow fire teams inside.
“We demand that they stop the heavy weapons fire,” Tuz said in a video statement. “There is a real threat of nuclear danger in the biggest atomic energy station in Europe.”
[...]
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tweeted that the Zaporizhzhia plant’s reactors were protected by robust containment structures and were being safely shut down.
In an emotional speech in the middle of the night, Zelenskyy said he feared an explosion that would be “the end for everyone. The end for Europe. The evacuation of Europe.”
“Only urgent action by Europe can stop the Russian troops,” he said. “Do not allow the death of Europe from a catastrophe at a nuclear power station.”
[...]
The International Atomic Energy Agency said the fire had not affected essential equipment and that Ukraine’s nuclear regulator reported no change in radiation levels. The American Nuclear Society concurred, saying that the latest radiation levels remained within natural background levels.
“The real threat to Ukrainian lives continues to be the violent invasion and bombing of their country,” the group said in a statement.
Jon Wolfsthal, who served during the Obama administration as the senior director for arms control and nonproliferation at the National Security Council, said the plant’s reactors have thick concrete containment domes that should protect them from tank and artillery fire.
But he too was concerned about a potential loss of power at the plant, which could imperil its ability to keep the nuclear fuel cool.
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Prior to the shelling, the Ukrainian state atomic energy company reported that a Russian military column was heading toward the nuclear plant. Loud shots and rocket fire were heard late Thursday.
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Later, a livestreamed security camera linked from the homepage of the Zaporizhzhia plant showed what appeared to be armored vehicles rolling into the facility’s parking lot and shining spotlights on the building where the camera was mounted.
Then there were what appeared to be muzzle flashes from vehicles, followed by nearly simultaneous explosions in surrounding buildings. Smoke rose into the frame and drifted away.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal called on the West to close the skies over the country’s nuclear plants. “It is a question of the security of the whole world!” he said in a statement.
The U.S. and NATO allies have ruled out creating a no-fly zone since the move would pit Russian and Western military forces against each other.
[...]
Russia attacks Ukraine nuclear plant as invasion advances | AP News
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Nuclear plant spokesman Andriy Tuz told Ukrainian television that shells were falling directly on the facility and had set fire to one of its six reactors. That reactor is under renovation and not operating, but there is nuclear fuel inside, he said.
Firefighters cannot get near the flames because they are being shot at, he said, and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted a plea to the Russians to stop the assault and allow fire teams inside.
“We demand that they stop the heavy weapons fire,” Tuz said in a video statement. “There is a real threat of nuclear danger in the biggest atomic energy station in Europe.”
[...]
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tweeted that the Zaporizhzhia plant’s reactors were protected by robust containment structures and were being safely shut down.
In an emotional speech in the middle of the night, Zelenskyy said he feared an explosion that would be “the end for everyone. The end for Europe. The evacuation of Europe.”
“Only urgent action by Europe can stop the Russian troops,” he said. “Do not allow the death of Europe from a catastrophe at a nuclear power station.”
[...]
The International Atomic Energy Agency said the fire had not affected essential equipment and that Ukraine’s nuclear regulator reported no change in radiation levels. The American Nuclear Society concurred, saying that the latest radiation levels remained within natural background levels.
“The real threat to Ukrainian lives continues to be the violent invasion and bombing of their country,” the group said in a statement.
Jon Wolfsthal, who served during the Obama administration as the senior director for arms control and nonproliferation at the National Security Council, said the plant’s reactors have thick concrete containment domes that should protect them from tank and artillery fire.
But he too was concerned about a potential loss of power at the plant, which could imperil its ability to keep the nuclear fuel cool.
[...]
Prior to the shelling, the Ukrainian state atomic energy company reported that a Russian military column was heading toward the nuclear plant. Loud shots and rocket fire were heard late Thursday.
[...]
Later, a livestreamed security camera linked from the homepage of the Zaporizhzhia plant showed what appeared to be armored vehicles rolling into the facility’s parking lot and shining spotlights on the building where the camera was mounted.
Then there were what appeared to be muzzle flashes from vehicles, followed by nearly simultaneous explosions in surrounding buildings. Smoke rose into the frame and drifted away.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal called on the West to close the skies over the country’s nuclear plants. “It is a question of the security of the whole world!” he said in a statement.
The U.S. and NATO allies have ruled out creating a no-fly zone since the move would pit Russian and Western military forces against each other.
[...]
updated 2 hrs ago
Putin’s ‘irrationality’ means a no-fly zone over Ukraine is too risky, Canada’s top diplomat says | The Star
''OTTAWA—Russia President Vladimir Putin has displayed “irrationality” in his invasion of Ukraine, prompting NATO countries to reject Ukraine’s calls for a “no-fly” zone so as not to escalate the conflict into a direct war with Russia, says Canada’s top diplomat.''
''However, Joly twice referenced Putin’s “irrationality” — behaviour she suggested has led Canada, the U.S., Britain, Australia, New Zealand and European partners to all agree that what must be avoided is an international war.''
She said she was on the same flight as her Latvian and Estonian counterparts, en route from Poland after travelling near the Ukraine border to speak to Ukrainian nationals fleeing to determine what they most need.
NATO member states, particularly those bordering Russia “are much more preoccupied with how we’re dealing with Ukraine because this is a testament of how we would deal with other potential pressures, particularly on them directly,” she said. “They want reinforcements of the eastern'' flank. And so at this point, I think we’re seeing a movement of solidarity.”
Putin’s ‘irrationality’ means a no-fly zone over Ukraine is too risky, Canada’s top diplomat says | The Star
''OTTAWA—Russia President Vladimir Putin has displayed “irrationality” in his invasion of Ukraine, prompting NATO countries to reject Ukraine’s calls for a “no-fly” zone so as not to escalate the conflict into a direct war with Russia, says Canada’s top diplomat.''
''However, Joly twice referenced Putin’s “irrationality” — behaviour she suggested has led Canada, the U.S., Britain, Australia, New Zealand and European partners to all agree that what must be avoided is an international war.''
She said she was on the same flight as her Latvian and Estonian counterparts, en route from Poland after travelling near the Ukraine border to speak to Ukrainian nationals fleeing to determine what they most need.
NATO member states, particularly those bordering Russia “are much more preoccupied with how we’re dealing with Ukraine because this is a testament of how we would deal with other potential pressures, particularly on them directly,” she said. “They want reinforcements of the eastern'' flank. And so at this point, I think we’re seeing a movement of solidarity.”
I found an Air India commerical flight Dehli to Heathrow that has flown across Russia and Belarus on it's routing. I guess since they aren't voting against Russia they are allowed to us the airspace.
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This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever heard!
Ingenious, really.
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Four Irish babies born to surrogate mothers in Kyiv evacuated from Ukraine (irishtimes.com)
Four Irish babies born to surrogate mothers in Ukraine in recent days have been safely evacuated from the war-torn country, The Irish Times understands.
The infants, including a set of twins, were brought by medical staff on the 24-hour journey from the Russian-targeted Ukrainian capital Kyiv to the country’s southwestern border.
The children, who are all Irish citizens, were united with their Irish parents after the couples were flown to Romania on Wednesday night on an Irish Air Corps PC-12 aircraft in an operation described by sources as “humanitarian” in nature.
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As part of the repatriation operation, the Irish military aircraft flew from Dublin to Nuremberg in Germany and on to Rzeszow Jasionka Airport in eastern Poland, before continuing on to the Romanian capital Bucharest on Wednesday night.
The PC-12 departed Bucharest’s Henri Coanda International Airport on Thursday landing in Germany en route back to Dublin, according to the aircraft tracking website, Flight Aware.
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Ukraine is a popular location for Irish couples seeking to have babies via surrogate mothers, with 14 Irish babies due to be born in the country between February and May of this year.
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Four Irish babies born to surrogate mothers in Ukraine in recent days have been safely evacuated from the war-torn country, The Irish Times understands.
The infants, including a set of twins, were brought by medical staff on the 24-hour journey from the Russian-targeted Ukrainian capital Kyiv to the country’s southwestern border.
The children, who are all Irish citizens, were united with their Irish parents after the couples were flown to Romania on Wednesday night on an Irish Air Corps PC-12 aircraft in an operation described by sources as “humanitarian” in nature.
[...]
As part of the repatriation operation, the Irish military aircraft flew from Dublin to Nuremberg in Germany and on to Rzeszow Jasionka Airport in eastern Poland, before continuing on to the Romanian capital Bucharest on Wednesday night.
The PC-12 departed Bucharest’s Henri Coanda International Airport on Thursday landing in Germany en route back to Dublin, according to the aircraft tracking website, Flight Aware.
[...]
Ukraine is a popular location for Irish couples seeking to have babies via surrogate mothers, with 14 Irish babies due to be born in the country between February and May of this year.
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There is one Ukrainian woman on Twitter I am following and she said they are wishing planes overhead drop food.
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I looked into this myself. Many places in Kyiv are already "booked" solid through April. It's heartening. Going to check out Lyiv and Odessa.
Another way this can be done is through Etsy. "Buy" something.
How can you tell if it's legitimate on Etsy? There is a ton of Ukraine stuff on it now.
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I hope they also evacuated the women who carried those babies for 9 months and gave birth in a war zone.
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IndiaToday on Twitter - 4 minutes ago - video
These are the latest satellite images of the 64-km long Russian convoy near Kyiv.@AnkiitKoomar with more details.
#RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #Russia #Ukraine #ITVideo
These are the latest satellite images of the 64-km long Russian convoy near Kyiv.@AnkiitKoomar with more details.
#RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #Russia #Ukraine #ITVideo
Exactly what I was thinking, too
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Volodymyr Zelensky says global support for Ukraine came 'too late' (nypost.com)
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“The whole world started making decisions too late,” Zelenksy said in a televised address.
“I want to thank the countries that are helping with weapons. We are thankful, but it’s too late.”
Zelensky applauded Western nations for moving to punish Russia by hobbling its economy, saying, “Strong sanctions right now, I think that was a good start.”
[...]
... Zelensky said he’d pleaded with President Biden and European leaders to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine to stop what he called Russia’s “constant bombing of non-militarized zones.”
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“If you can’t provide a timeline now, tell us how many people have to die. How many limbs have to fly off of people’s bodies, so you hear us? How many people will count, and we’ll wait until that moment when you feel comfortable.”
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“After Ukraine — if we don’t exist, God forbid — then it will be Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Moldova, Georgia, Poland,” he said.
“And they will keep going on until the Berlin Wall. They will continue.”
Zelensky added: “The world is stronger than the military of Putin.”
[...]
[...]
“The whole world started making decisions too late,” Zelenksy said in a televised address.
“I want to thank the countries that are helping with weapons. We are thankful, but it’s too late.”
Zelensky applauded Western nations for moving to punish Russia by hobbling its economy, saying, “Strong sanctions right now, I think that was a good start.”
[...]
... Zelensky said he’d pleaded with President Biden and European leaders to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine to stop what he called Russia’s “constant bombing of non-militarized zones.”
[...]
“If you can’t provide a timeline now, tell us how many people have to die. How many limbs have to fly off of people’s bodies, so you hear us? How many people will count, and we’ll wait until that moment when you feel comfortable.”
[...]
“After Ukraine — if we don’t exist, God forbid — then it will be Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Moldova, Georgia, Poland,” he said.
“And they will keep going on until the Berlin Wall. They will continue.”
Zelensky added: “The world is stronger than the military of Putin.”
[...]
There is another HOMER59 up on the way to eastern Romania
It has a variety of intelligence gathering equipment and some "anti-radiation" capacity, whatever that is.
RC-135U Combat Sent > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display
It has a variety of intelligence gathering equipment and some "anti-radiation" capacity, whatever that is.
RC-135U Combat Sent > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display
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I look at the profile, and google the artist for their FB and IG.
Russia's future lies in its youth, not its old men.
The youth of Russia should be taught to be leaders who can chart their country's future.
But Putin is singlehandedly destroying the future of Russia's young people and their capacity to make it strong and respected.
No matter what the outcome in Ukraine.
The youth of Russia should be taught to be leaders who can chart their country's future.
But Putin is singlehandedly destroying the future of Russia's young people and their capacity to make it strong and respected.
No matter what the outcome in Ukraine.
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At 08.45 CET on Friday 4 March, around 150 public radio channels across Europe – including Ukrainian Radio – will come together in a simultaneous broadcast of John Lennon’s powerful song of unity, hope and peace, ‘Give Peace a Chance’.
Message of hope as European radio stations come together to ‘Give Peace a Chance’
Message of hope as European radio stations come together to ‘Give Peace a Chance’
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