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New: #Russian forces conducted massive, coordinated missile strikes on over 20 #Ukrainian cities. Putin claimed the strikes were in retaliation for the explosion on the Kerch Strait Bridge, likely in part to curry favor with “pro-war” factions.
Read more: isw.pub/RusCampaignOct…
Read more: isw.pub/RusCampaignOct…
2/ The Ukrainian Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) also reported that #Putin has been planning this attack prior to the #KerchStrait Bridge explosion, and if true, could indicate that Putin planned this attack for the deflection of the Kharkiv-Izyum-Lyman failures.
3/ #Putin emphasized that he would conduct proportional escalation in any future retaliatory actions. isw.pub/RusCampaignOct…
Tonight's campaign assessment from @TheStudyofWar and @criticalthreats focuses on #Russian domestic responses to the #Kerch Strait Bridge explosion on October 9 and changes within the Russian chain of command.
isw.pub/RusCampaignOct…
isw.pub/RusCampaignOct…
/2 #Ukrainian forces continued to make advances towards Svatove-Kreminna highway on October 9. Those developments are summarized briefly and will be covered in more detail tomorrow.
2/ The attack on the #KerchStrait Bridge, coupled with recent Russian military failures and partial mobilization, is generating direct criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin from the Russian pro-war nationalist community. isw.pub/RusCampaignOct9
List of videos, photos and general information on the explosion(s) on the Crimean bridge (Kerch Strait Bridge or #Kerch Bridge).
All relevant tweets will be attached on this thread.
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#Crimea #CrimeanBridge #Ukraine️ #CrimeaBridge #CrimeaRiver #Russia
All relevant tweets will be attached on this thread.
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#Crimea #CrimeanBridge #Ukraine️ #CrimeaBridge #CrimeaRiver #Russia
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🇷🇺RUSSIAN NAVAL POSTIONS🇷🇺
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE - 251501Z - 261500Z JULY 22
Following thread will be a breakdown of all Russian Naval Combatants in the following seas
SEA OF AZOV
BLACK SEA
WEST MED
EAST MED
ENGLISH CHANNEL
#OSINT #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #russiannavy
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE - 251501Z - 261500Z JULY 22
Following thread will be a breakdown of all Russian Naval Combatants in the following seas
SEA OF AZOV
BLACK SEA
WEST MED
EAST MED
ENGLISH CHANNEL
#OSINT #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #russiannavy
#Azov
#ViceAdmiralZecharin908 and #ValentinPikul770 alongside the port
#Mariupol
Single #PJ23040G class AGCR and #RFNYunarmeetsKryma remain in the port
#KerchStrait
#RFNKasimov remains in the Kerch strait.
#RFNTsikolon missing from IMINT
#ViceAdmiralZecharin908 and #ValentinPikul770 alongside the port
#Mariupol
Single #PJ23040G class AGCR and #RFNYunarmeetsKryma remain in the port
#KerchStrait
#RFNKasimov remains in the Kerch strait.
#RFNTsikolon missing from IMINT
#BlackSea
#AdmiralMakarov494 operating to the west of Crimea. Has line of sight on Odessa from her position.
#RFNGrayvoron operating south of Sevastopol.
#Bykov class vessel operating off Sevastopol.
#SB45 class seagoing tug at anchor off Sevastopol
#AdmiralMakarov494 operating to the west of Crimea. Has line of sight on Odessa from her position.
#RFNGrayvoron operating south of Sevastopol.
#Bykov class vessel operating off Sevastopol.
#SB45 class seagoing tug at anchor off Sevastopol
🇷🇺RUSSIAN NAVAL POSTIONS🇷🇺
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE - 181501Z - 191500Z JULY 22
Following thread will be a breakdown of all Russian Naval Combatants in the following seas
SEA OF AZOV
BLACK SEA
EAST MED
WEST MED
#OSINT #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #russiannavy
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE - 181501Z - 191500Z JULY 22
Following thread will be a breakdown of all Russian Naval Combatants in the following seas
SEA OF AZOV
BLACK SEA
EAST MED
WEST MED
#OSINT #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #russiannavy
#SeaOfAzov
0 units operating
#Azov
Sole MCM - #ValentinPikul770 alongside the port
#Mariupol
Single #PJ23040G class hydrographic vessel and #RFNYunarmeetsKryma836 remain in the port
#KerchStrait
#RFNSuzdalets remains operating in the Kerch strait.
#RFNTsikolon south of strait
0 units operating
#Azov
Sole MCM - #ValentinPikul770 alongside the port
#Mariupol
Single #PJ23040G class hydrographic vessel and #RFNYunarmeetsKryma836 remain in the port
#KerchStrait
#RFNSuzdalets remains operating in the Kerch strait.
#RFNTsikolon south of strait
#BlackSea
#RopuchaLST's #Korolov130,#Yamal156 and #TsezarKunikov158 conduct logistic support missions from #Sevastopol, to #Feodosia and to #Novorossiysk
#Large contingent of surface ships south of Sevastopol. 2 x #KalibrShooters
#RFNIngushetia630 operating off Crimea (#Kalibr)
#RopuchaLST's #Korolov130,#Yamal156 and #TsezarKunikov158 conduct logistic support missions from #Sevastopol, to #Feodosia and to #Novorossiysk
#Large contingent of surface ships south of Sevastopol. 2 x #KalibrShooters
#RFNIngushetia630 operating off Crimea (#Kalibr)
🎯GPS coordinates of all #Russian #railroad bridges & overpasses into #Ukraine territory and key supply lines supporting #RussianInvasion of #Ukraine. 🧵
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Eastern access to Ukraine (Part 1)...
#Kramatorsk #Rubizhne #Luhansk #Severodonetsk #Bakhmut #Donetsk
#Kramatorsk #Rubizhne #Luhansk #Severodonetsk #Bakhmut #Donetsk
Still seeing this large build up of ships holding at Rostov and Kerch.
There is a question if Russian landings along the coast are aimed at clearing the coast so that the Russians can reopen the Azov Sea.
#Ukraine #Russia #BlackSea
There is a question if Russian landings along the coast are aimed at clearing the coast so that the Russians can reopen the Azov Sea.
#Ukraine #Russia #BlackSea
Any Russian ships sailing from Rostov to the Kerch Strait would be within range of shore fire from Mariupol.
With attacks on neutral and Ukrainian ships, Russia has to be worried about attacks on their own ships.
With attacks on neutral and Ukrainian ships, Russia has to be worried about attacks on their own ships.
The Don River is the 5th longest river in Europe and a major cargo highway for Russia. Barge and river traffic moves cargo down to Rostov for export and same for imports coming into the country.
US announces NEW #Russia #sanctions with #Canada, #EU, reinforcing Western allies are united in standing against continued lawless Kremlin aggression & occupation of #Crimea, #Ukraine. #Azov #KerchStrait thehill.com/policy/finance…
#EU #sanctions hit 8 senior Russian security & military officers responsible for aggression on 3 of #Ukraine's ships in international waters at #KerchStrait near #Crimea on November 25, 2018. 24 Ukrainian sailors were arrested & brought to #Russia, where they remain imprisoned.
🇨🇦#Canada imposed #sanctions on 15 Russian entities and 114 individuals in "unwavering" support for #Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. "Russia's provocations in the Kerch Strait and its illegal and ongoing occupation of Crimea will not go unchecked"— FM Freeland
All 24 Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia FSB in #KerchStrait declare themselves "prisoners of war." They await trial in Moscow. #Russia's outrageous open attack on #Ukraine in int'l waters off #Crimea is a HUGE int'l incident. Barely a blip in US press. ru.krymr.com/a/news-zahvat-…
Reminder THREAD on Russia's recent attack on Ukraine—ramming, shooting & seizing ships & sailors in int'l waters. Its overtness shows a dangerously brazen & newly emboldened Putin. I bet Trump's meek response to such a major attack played a big role in Mattis' decision to resign.
Yes, Trump's Syria withdrawal was the last straw for Mattis. But Mattis' bold remarks & acts re Russia attacking Ukraine in Kerch Strait take on new significance given his resignation. Mattis condemned Putin as someone "we simply can't trust" & likely expected Trump to do same.👇
#TrumpRussia @RepAdamSchiff @olgaNYC1211 A lot of people think @realDonaldTrump is a #Grinch, but just look at all the wonderful presents he gave to his BFF #VladimirPutin
1/When Trump shrugged off brutal murder & dismemberment of WaPo's #JamalKhashoggi and disputed Saudi Crown Prince #MBS's role, #Putin loved it and responded by giving #MBS celebratory high-five.cnn.com/2018/11/20/pol…
2/Similarly, @realDonaldTrump said that even though Russia may have murdered dissidents, journalists, and others critical of #Putin, it wasn't a problem because "it's not in our country." washingtonpost.com/politics/putin…
At his #G20Summit press conference, Putin said he "informed Trump of #Russia's position regarding the #KerchStrait incident." #Russia's state media later commented that Trump "wasn't prepared for a meeting with Putin" and "had nothing to say."
ICYMI:
ICYMI:
Want to know the narratives playing out on Russian media related to events in the #KerchStrait - this analysis by the Hybrid Warfare Analytical Group at the @uacrisis centre.
THREAD:
"We've been closely monitoring the Kremlin media over the last 24 hours."
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"We've been closely monitoring the Kremlin media over the last 24 hours."
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2/11 "Main messages of the Russian propaganda regarding the crisis in the Kerch Strait, close to annexed Crimea, can be divided into two main groups: those directly concerning the seizure of three Ukrainian vessels and those on the wider political situation."
3/11 "Key points for Group 1 are as follows:
Allegedly, Ukraine hasn't warned Russia about the ships’ movement beforehand & the ships seized performed dangerous maneuvers in the Russian waters;
It is claimed that the Ukrainian boats received a warning that they chose to ignore"
Allegedly, Ukraine hasn't warned Russia about the ships’ movement beforehand & the ships seized performed dangerous maneuvers in the Russian waters;
It is claimed that the Ukrainian boats received a warning that they chose to ignore"
#Ukraine’s on the verge of martial law b/c #Russia just seriously escalated its 4yo illegal war—blocking key Kerch Strait, firing on & seizing 3 Ukrainian navy ships, wounding 6 Ukrainian sailors—AND Trump attacks NATO & EU. Appalling, terrifying & expected of a #PutinPuppet.
#Russia’s fresh aggression in its 4+yr illegal war on #Ukraine is a crisis with advance warning. Read @KyivPost’s coverage of Russia’s military threats to gain control of Azov Sea kyivpost.com/ukraine-politi… via @BSBonner #KerchStrait #KerchBlockade #PutinWar #RussiaAttacksUkraine
Escalating tensions between #Russia and #Ukraine in the Sea of Azov bear echoes of Russian provocations that led to the war with Georgia in 2008 atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla… via @AtlanticCouncil h/t @IlvesToomas #KerchBlockade #KerchStrait #RussiaAttacksUkraine #BlackSea
Any other #EU / #US / @NATO / @UN leaders awake?
@FedericaMog @GermanyDiplo @francediplo_EN @foreignoffice @statedeptspox @NATOpress @UN_Spokesperson
#KerchStrait #Ukraine #Russia #PutinAtWar
@FedericaMog @GermanyDiplo @francediplo_EN @foreignoffice @statedeptspox @NATOpress @UN_Spokesperson
#KerchStrait #Ukraine #Russia #PutinAtWar
#Latvia joins #Lithuania in strongly condemning #Russia's violation of international law.
#KerchBlockade #KerchStrait #PutinAtWar
cc @FedericaMog @GermanyDiplo @francediplo_EN @foreignoffice @statedeptspox @NATOpress @UN_Spokesperson @MFA_Ukraine
#KerchBlockade #KerchStrait #PutinAtWar
cc @FedericaMog @GermanyDiplo @francediplo_EN @foreignoffice @statedeptspox @NATOpress @UN_Spokesperson @MFA_Ukraine
STATEMENT #EU:
'We expect #Russia to restore freedom of passage at #KerchStrait & urge.. to de-escalate situation immediately.
Violation of #Ukraine's sovereignty & integrity.
#EU won't recognise illegal annexation of #Crimea by Russia.'
eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/h… #KerchBlockade
'We expect #Russia to restore freedom of passage at #KerchStrait & urge.. to de-escalate situation immediately.
Violation of #Ukraine's sovereignty & integrity.
#EU won't recognise illegal annexation of #Crimea by Russia.'
eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/h… #KerchBlockade
