"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (3 Viewers)

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'That was the happiest day for me': What Ukraine's rapid territorial gains mean for these civilians on the ground

As Ukraine continues to make battleground gains, locals are being reunited with loved ones from liberated cities and, in some parts of the country, people are returning home and reopening businesses. This is what life looks like on the ground.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Australia's Bushmasters 'performed masterfully' in combat, says Ukraine's Zelenskyy

In an address to the Lowy Institute on Thursday evening, Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlines three main ways Australia can continue to support Ukraine as it fights off a Russian invasion.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Russian missile razes Ukraine apartment block, Putin orders take over Ukraine nuclear plant

A missile attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia leaves people buried under the rubble, while Vladimir Putin orders a state-controlled nuclear operator to take over running Europe's largest nuclear power plant.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Elon Musk attracts controversy as he doubles down on proposals to end Ukraine war

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Elon Musk attracts controversy as he doubles down on proposals to end Ukraine war

Starve this attention-whore. All his money doesn't give his opinions any gravitas in a field he knows nothing about.

 

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[Thumpalumpacus]

That's hard watching.

 

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Space, the unseen frontier in the war in Ukraine

It is the first war where commercial space capabilities have played a significant role, a US general says.

www.bbc.com

 

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How Sean helped repair Ukraine's heating network before another freezing winter

Sean Moran is experiencing "reverse culture shock" back home after spending four months assisting with repairs to parts of Ukraine's water, sewerage and heating networks.

www.abc.net.au

 

[vikingBerserker]

I keep hearing the recent Russian solders have to buy their own armor, med kits and food. Holy cripes...........

 

[Admiral Beez]

Am I correct in seeing that Ukraine has not liberated any of the pre-2014 Russian held Donetsk Oblast? With its more numerous towns and cities, Donetsk does look like a trickier province to crack.

 

[buffnut453]

Am I correct in seeing that Ukraine has not liberated any of the pre-2014 Russian held Donetsk Oblast? With its more numerous towns and cities, Donetsk does look like a trickier province to crack.

According to this map, Ukraine has liberated a very small part of Donetsk, near to the regional border with Zaporizhzhia.

 

[special ed]

I keep hearing the recent Russian solders have to buy their own armor, med kits and food. Holy cripes...........

The very last part of the video shows the capture of a Russian drone. What is the device used by the Ukrainians and how does it work?

 

[vikingBerserker]

Ukraine's anti-drone gun brings down Russian DJI Mavic Pro UAV

A new video shows Ukraine using an anti-drone gun to force a surveilling Russian DJI Mavic Pro drone to execute an emergency landing.

dronedj.com

Its pretty interesting

 

[buffnut453]

The very last part of the video shows the capture of a Russian drone. What is the device used by the Ukrainians and how does it work?

EDMS4 Sky Wiper provided to Ukraine by Lithuania:

Basically, it's a man-portable jammer to disrupt either the control link to the UAV and/or the navigation system (probably disrupting the GPS receiver).

 

[at6]

With all of this mentioning of Turkey, I'm now looking forward to Thanks Giving. Yum.

 

[GrauGeist]

The name Orcrist (Oркрист) is unfamiliar to me - perhaps Dimlee would know?

 

[wlewisiii]

The name Orcrist (Oркрист) is unfamiliar to me - perhaps Dimlee would know?

Orcrist, also know as Biter, was an elvish sword recovered in The Hobbit and wielded by Thorin Oakenshield. It was the bane of the orcs.

 

[buffnut453]

Here's some technical specs on the Sky Wiper, in case anyone's interested:

Activity description
The operator points the EDM4S jammer at the selected target and presses the trigger. The transmitted electromagnetic pulse disrupts any communication with the UAV. The drone thus disturbed may interrupt the flight and land, or it may return to the place of take-off.

Basic data EDM4S Sky Wiper
- manufacturer: NT Service UAB, Kaunas, Lithuania
- prototype made: ?
- series production from: ?
- service: 1 person
- weight: 5.5 kg
- dimensions after folding the shoulder rest: 830 x 220 x 360 mm
- dimensions in firing position: 1050 x 220 x 360 mm
- range: 3-5 km

Construction description
All modules of the system are mounted on a robust frame of light aluminum construction reminiscent of the appearance of a rifle.
- the integrated handle lowers
- integrated optical sight
- RIS assembly platform
- stand with extendable arms, which can serve as a handle
- folding stock

Directional antennas
- 4 antennas with the possibility of expanding to 6 antennas
- antenna for the 2.4 GHz band with a power of 10 W