For now, links to reports from the Kyiv Post, Agence France-Presse, Tass, Reuters, National Public Radio, and the Kyiv Independent, followed by a link to commentary from a Substack account; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. – MCM
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‘New surprises await Russians in Crimea’ – Ukraine destroys yet another air defense system. From the Kyiv Post. A Ukrainian drone and missile attack destroyed a sophisticated Russian air defense complex in Crimea early this morning, as Kyiv warned those living on the occupied peninsula to expect more “surprises.” A Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) source said an S-400 “Triumf” air-defense system, with an estimated value of $1.2 billion, was taken out near . . . READ MORE . . .
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Russia repels overnight wave of Ukrainian drones in border regions. From AFP. Russia said today it destroyed multiple Ukrainian drones in its border regions of Bryansk and Belgorod during the night and into today, with no casualties reported. The Russian Defense Ministry said six drones had been shot down in four locations in the Bryansk region, located around 400 kilometers southwest of Moscow. “Air defense systems . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian army shells borderline Belgorod Region about 140 times in 24 hours — governor. From Tass. MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. Ukraine’s armed forces have shelled the borderline Belgorod Region about 140 times over a 24-hour period, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. “In the Belgorodsky District . . . READ MORE . . .
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Danger lurks behind ‘every bush’ for brigade in Ukrainian counteroffensive, by Anna Voitenko | Reuters ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, Ukraine — For soldiers in Ukraine’s “Spartan” brigade, danger could lurk behind every bush and in every field as they fight in Kyiv’s counteroffensive against deeply entrenched Russian forces. Progress through vast Russian minefields and heavily fortified defences . . . READ MORE . . .
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Here’s what happened in Kim Jong Un’s meeting with Putin. Reported by Charles Maynes | NPR North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged support for Russia’s war in Ukraine at his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Click HERE to listen and read.
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Deadly drone arms race intensifies as Ukraine, Russia embrace the future of war, by Francis Farrell | The Kyiv Independent DONETSK OBLAST The expanded role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on both sides of Russia’s war against Ukraine spans from basic reconnaissance to long-range strikes deep into the enemy’s rear. Both sides are getting serious with their drone game: ramping up production while looking to come up with new innovations that could prove . . . READ MORE . . .
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When the intelligence is inconvenient, by Seymour Hersh | Substack It is an accepted reality that presidents in the post-9/11 era do not hesitate to manipulate and lie about even the most competent of intelligence reports if they do not fit into their political agenda. What began in the Bush/Cheney years continued during the presidency of the much beloved, much misunderstood Barack Obama. Ten years ago, amid calls for the U.S. to intervene in the Syrian civil war . . . READ MORE . . .
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