Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022 #6

[Charlot123]

Again a lot of people detained...among them journalists...demonstrating in Russia against the war today in a lot of cities. What could a police force still do if millions are going to the streets....Go Russia.

I know I can't say this...not even think this....but even in me a bad and ugly person seems to come alive.....Stab Putin in his heart and turn around the knife a few times.....

I would not be surprised if it is China's end game.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 12, 2022
Covid-19 patients face dilemma of infecting others while hiding in bomb shelters (kyivindependent.com)
In late February, Kyiv resident Serhii Fokin had a tough decision to make: walk into a bomb shelter during an air raid and risk infecting those around him, or stay at home, risking being killed by a Russian missile.

Fokin chose the second option, staying in his apartment’s corridor near a bearing wall, known to resist blasts better than others.

[...]

By the time the further Russian offensive began, only 38% of Ukrainians had been fully vaccinated, according to the Health Ministry, and over 646,000 active coronavirus cases were reported as Russian troops rolled into Ukraine.

Only a day before the invasion, on Feb. 23, over 25,000 new Covid-19 cases were registered in Ukraine.

According to the World Health Organization, Ukraine is coming off one of its worst waves of coronavirus since the pandemic began. Like many other countries, Ukraine experienced a surge in the number of cases due to the spread of the Omicron variant. The latest peak was in early February.

[...]

Fokin learned about his positive result on Feb. 24, the first day of Russia’s all-out war. Kyiv was already being bombed, but laboratories were still operating and offered testing.

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On the second night of the offensive, Fokin heard multiple explosions in Kyiv. He saw his neighbors running to the bomb shelter, visibly panicking. However, no matter how scared he was, joining them wasn’t an option for Fokin. He says that at the moment he had a persistent cough, and the risk of infecting everyone in the shelter was too high.

[...]

As of March 6, 34 Ukrainian hospitals have been damaged or destroyed by Russia’s war, according to Health Minister Viktor Lyashko. The Health Ministry also reported attacks on cars with oxygen for Covid-19 patients.

Though some laboratories and hospitals are out of operation, on the 15th day of the war, March 10, the Health Ministry registered 6,700 new Covid-19 cases. Some 5,700 patients were hospitalized on the same day.

[...]

Though the spread of Covid-19 in Ukraine amid Russia’s war might seem like a local problem, it could affect the pace of the pandemic way beyond Ukraine’s borders.

 

[Charlot123]

“Today we barely produce 10 percent of the computer chips, despite being the leader in chip design and research,” Mr. Biden said. “And we don’t have the ability to make the most advanced chips now — right now. But today, 75 percent of production takes place in East Asia. Ninety percent of the most advanced chips are made in Taiwan. China is doing everything it can to take over the global market so they can try to outcompete the rest of us and have a lot of applications — including military applications.”

How the Computer Chip Shortage Could Incite a U.S. Conflict With China

…

This is why I say, can it be dismantled and evacuated, or can people making them be evacuated, and the production, destroyed? It was done in USSR in very short time during WWII. Biden says the obvious.

 

[sds71]

@ChristopherJM

President Zelensky walked to a hospital today to visit wounded Ukrainian soldiers and award them with state honors for their sacrifices.

video:

https://twitter.com/ChristopherJM/status/1503024136523767814?s=20&t=Q8q33V0nXWYqSt9ihQMyFA

https://twitter.com/DefenceU/status/1503026814444310532?s=20&t=VR0Y2BVCYfdvzXSwChggKw

 

[Bit of hope]

Liveblog | Doden bij raketaanval op militaire basis; trein beschoten die evacuatie uitvoerde in Zuid-Oekraïne

US: Russian recruitment of Syrian fighters unsuccessful

18:10 | Attempts by Russia to recruit hardened Syrian fighters for urban fighting in Ukraine have so far been fruitless, according to a senior US Department of Defense official. He also believes that the recruitment has not led to the arrival of troops, he reported Friday according to American media.

The Wall Street Journal reported on the recruitment efforts early this week, citing reports on a Syrian news website. The site said Russia has offered Syrian volunteers between $200 and $300 (pro day...week, month....just to come over?) to go to Ukraine and "be deployed there as guards" for six months at a time. US government officials confirmed the recruitment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the green light earlier Friday to deploy up to 16,000 volunteers from the Middle East along with Russian-backed rebels to fight in Ukraine's Donbas region. "If you see that there are people who want to come of their own accord, not for money, to help the people in Donbas, then we have to give them what they want and help them go to the conflict zone," Putin said.

 

[PommyMommy]

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter - 2 hrs ago
Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks may be held on March 14-15. Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration, announced the news. Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have met three times but with no significant results.

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter - 1 hr ago
Ukrainian General Staff: Russia is bringing fighters from Syria, Serbia, Nagorno-Karabakh to replenish troops in Ukraine. Russia is regrouping its troops for an offensive, Ukraine’s General Staff said on March 13.

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter - 48 min ago
WP: White House briefs TikTok influencers about Russia's war in Ukraine. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gave key information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to 30 TikTok stars on March 10, according to the Washington Post.

Euromaidan Press on Twitter - 30 min ago
On March 12 several Russian informants were detained in 3 Oblasts for gathering intelligence for the occupiers, collecting information about checkpoints, movement of Ukraine's troops, transmitting coordinates for missile strikes,–UA Security Service (video below linked in this tweet)

Google translation of partial video caption:
The work of the Security Service to identify enemy agents and saboteurs continues around the clock. Over the past 24 hours, several informants were detained who were gathering intelligence for the occupiers.
In the Kharkiv region:
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) exposed a man who was collecting data on the location and routes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as the coordinates of infrastructure facilities, so that the occupiers could carry out rocket and bomb attacks on them.

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter - 15 min ago
Russia's Finance Minister: $300 billion out of Russia’s $640 billion reserves frozen by sanctions. Anton Siluanov also said that Russia is facing issues with debt repayment and will pay its debts in rubles to “unfriendly countries,” Russian media Meduza reported.

 

[Bit of hope]

DPG Media Privacy Gate

'Dutch people injured in rocket attacks on military base in Ukraine'

An unknown number of Dutch nationals, who are members of the foreign legion, were injured today by Russian rocket attacks on a Ukrainian military base in Yavoriv. That is what the Dutch national coordinator of the legion, Gert Snitselaar, says.

Foreign editors 13-03-22, 15:53 Last update: 16:11

Putting this in a war context....so many people died...but of course being Dutch.....

 

[mickey2942]

I would not be surprised if it is China's end game.

I think that China is watching this war against Ukraine very carefully. If Russia can take back Ukraine, and no one stops them, China can do the same with Taiwan.

 

[PommyMommy]

Kherson referendum...

Euromaidan Press on Twitter - 4 hrs ago
Kherson today, 12:30 EET Several thousand Kherson residents went to the peaceful rally in a temporarily occupied city on March 13.–Suspilne Kherson

Euromaidan Press on Twitter
On Saturday, Russian occupiers planned to hold a so-called "referendum" on the establishment of the "Kherson People's Republic". At an emergency meeting, Kherson Oblast council rejected the idea of creating the "Kherson People's Republic" Kherson Regional Council at an emergency meeting rejected the idea of creating a "KhNR" | Ukrayinska Pravda

Euromaidan Press on Twitter
"Kherson is Ukraine", "Together we are many, and can't be overcome", "Go home while you are alive"– residents are chanting at the rally in temporarily occupied by the Russian troops Kherson

Euromaidan Press on Twitter
Russians opened fire on civilians at a peaceful rally in Kherson. Acc to local journalist Ryzhenko, there were shots in the legs; Russian troops shot at least one man in the leg with a rubber bullet,–UkrPravda

 

[CSIDreamer]

This is a gov position from Ukraine. "Advisor to the head of the office of President".

https://twitter.com/Podolyak_M/status/1502687915121459206?t=J7tR36eIqvSpL-yfibtncQ&s=19

*Posted roughly 24 hours ago*

Negotiations with the RF delegation are now ongoing in a continuous video format. Special working subgroups have been created. Ukraine's positions are determined by the previous directives. @AndriyYermak https://t.co/FugNqjUxGV

https://twitter.com/Podolyak_M/status/1502982017667026945?t=jSmuUFaRvI7uj_MB3vRFtw&s=19

*Posted 3 hours ago*

To clarify. At the negotiations, the RF not putting ultimatums, but carefully listens to our proposals. will not give up any of the positions. Our demands are - the end of the war and the withdrawal of RF troops. I see the understanding and there is a dialogue. https://t.co/72ae9ZeOfn

 

[worldwatcher]

@JakeSullivan46
tells
@margbrennan
the U.S. will impose “appropriate consequences” against Russia for the death of an American journalist in Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/FaceTheNation/status/1503020674092306439

 

[PommyMommy]

NEXTA on Twitter - 6 hrs ago
People around the world use the website http://1920.in to text random #Russians about the war in #Ukraine. It was developed by programmers (
@squad3o3 ) who have more than 20 million mobile numbers and nearly 140 million email addresses belonging to Rusians.

NEXTA on Twitter
The site randomly generates numbers and addresses from these databases and allows a person anywhere in the world to send a message. One can write one's own or use a pre-prepared message urging one to bypass the #Kremlin's media censorship and learn the truth.

NEXTA on Twitter - 4 hrs ago
#Kyiv has prepared for a possible blockade. The city has formed a two-week food supply for two million people.

NEXTA on Twitter
A new batch of #Russian war prisoners.

NEXTA on Twitter
#India temporarily moves its embassy in #Ukraine to #Poland - TASS.

NEXTA on Twitter - 3 hrs ago, Video
A huge bomb is pulled out of the window of an apartment building in #Chernihiv.

 

[Bit of hope]

@JakeSullivan46
tells
@margbrennan
the U.S. will impose “appropriate consequences” against Russia for the death of an American journalist in Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/FaceTheNation/status/1503020674092306439

And that would mean? Another war crime report to The Hague? I agree on that totally...but what's that bringing on....

 

[PommyMommy]

NEXTA on Twitter - 3 hrs ago
Dunkin'Donuts has suspended all investment in #Russia.

NEXTA on Twitter
Vans suspends operations in #Russia from March 14

NEXTA on Twitter - 56 min ago, Video
Vitaly Kim reports that the occupiers hit a school in #Mykolaiv.

NEXTA on Twitter
#Ukrainian intelligence reports that #Russia is actively recruiting mercenaries in #Syria.

NEXTA on Twitter
#French Foreign Minister said that a new package of sanctions will come into force in near future Sanctions will affect imports of iron and steel from Russia and exports of luxury goods. There will be a ban on any investment in the oil sector and new sanctions list of oligarchs.

NEXTA on Twitter - Video
Luka Safronov, son of the artist Nikas Safronov, handcuffed himself to the entrance of McDonald's.

NEXTA on Twitter
A list of luxury goods that will be forbidden for import into Russia from March 16:
- alcohol
- tobacco products
- Cosmetics and perfumes
- Suitcases,handbags
- natural fur items, silk,carpets
- jewelry
- marine engines,motorcycles,electric cars
- watches, art, and collectibles.

 

[worldwatcher]

Russian-occupied Kherson now. There is no the word "fear" in Ukraine - only Freedom.



https://twitter.com/myroslavapetsa/status/1503027596744966149

 

[Jenesaisquoi]

We have all been collecting and donating. I know it’s important but it feels so little.

I am English. I think we should support a no fly zone.

 

[Bit of hope]

Oekraïne: Rusland gebruikt verboden fosformunitie • Amerikaanse journalist gedood

3 HOURS AGO
Ukraine: Russia used banned phosphorus munitions in attack
The Russian army has used banned phosphorus ammunition today, Ukraine's human rights ombudswoman said. The alleged war crime was allegedly committed in the city of Popasna, in the Lugansk region.

The ombudswoman also shared a photo of the attack in question, according to Reuters news agency, but her claim could not be immediately verified. "Bombing a city by Russian military with these weapons is a war crime," she wrote in a statement.

 

[Bit of hope]

Oekraïne: Rusland gebruikt verboden fosformunitie • Amerikaanse journalist gedood

3 HOURS AGO

Hundreds of protesters arrested in Russia again
Hundreds of protesters have been arrested in Russia for demonstrating against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The protests were spread across the country in 23 cities. At least nine journalists have also been arrested in St. Petersburg.

Opposition leader Navalny had called on his compatriots to demonstrate again against the invasion. More than 14,100 demonstrators have been arrested since the start of the war, the Russian civil rights organization OVD-info reports.

 

[PommyMommy]

Ugh. If you watched Winter On Fire, you'll recall the Berkut's. They are vicious. MOO

MAR 13, 2022
Russia Deploying Members Of Notorious Ukrainian Police Unit In Occupied Regions, Official Says (rferl.org)
Russian forces have tried to intimidate local officials working in the occupied southern Ukrainian city of Kherson and deployed officers from a notorious, now-disbanded riot police unit as part of that effort, a local administration official said.

In an interview, Serhiy Khlan, deputy chief of the Kherson regional council, also described in more detail an effort by Russian officials to organize a sham independence referendum, in a pretext for formally taking over the region or simply prying it away from central government control.

[...]

Speaking to Current Time on March 12, Khlan said that Russian military forces have remained on the outside of city limits, but civilian police and government officials have been sent into the city -- most likely, he said, under orders from Russia’s National Guard, a highly militarized civilian police force.

He also said that the police officers being deployed under Russian orders included former members of a feared Ukrainian riot police unit known as the “Berkut.”

The unit was notorious for violent repressions against protesters, and was blamed for most of the shooting deaths of Ukrainian civilians that occurred in February 2014, in the final days of the Maidan street protests.

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“Kherson is already controlled by the National Guard. These are the so-called policemen, these are the ‘berkutists’, these are those who fled from Ukraine during the Maidan in 2014, and now they are returning, and they fiercely hate Ukrainians,” he said.

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“And the fact that they managed to occupy almost the entire Kherson region today, they use it for their propaganda purposes in order to make a fake picture that Kherson already wants independence and wants to recognize its independence as part of, probably” Russia, Khlan said.

 

[Elley Mae]

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