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re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Posted on 6/1/25 at 6:08 am to Coeur du Tigre
Posted on 6/1/25 at 6:08 am to Coeur du Tigre
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Right now the SBU is attacking a Russian military airfield by controlling drones in real time, receiving a video signal from the drones! TheOlenya Air Base, located near Olenegorsk in Russia's Murmansk region, serves as a strategic launch site for long-range bomber missions against Ukraine.
Situated approximately 1,800 kilometers (about 1,120 miles) from Ukraine's border, this base hosts several types of aircraft:
•Tu-95MS strategic bombers
•Tu-160 supersonic bombers
•Tu-22M3 long-range bombers
These aircraft are equipped to launch various missiles, including: Kh-101 and Kh-555 air-launched cruise missiles, used by Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers
Olenya Air Base has been a pivotal point for launching missile attacks on Ukrainian targets, particularly focusing on critical infrastructure such as the energy grid. The base's remote location was initially considered a safeguard against Ukrainian drone strikes; however, Ukrainian forces have demonstrated the capability to reach and target this facility, challenging its perceived security .
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Posted on 6/1/25 at 6:15 am to Coeur du Tigre
Bad week for rail traffic in Russia -
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Also, according to the HUR, another Russian train was blown up/derailed on the territory of Zaporizhzhia region tonight:
On the night of May 31, 2025, an explosion occurred on a railway section near the temporarily occupied settlement of Yakymivka, Melitopil district, Zaporizhia region - a military train of the Russian invaders was blown up.
The train was moving towards Crimea. As a result of the explosion on the railway track, the train with fuel tanks and freight cars went down a slope. The key logistical artery of the Russians in the occupied territories of the Zaporizhia region and Crimea was disrupted.
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A railway bridge collapsed in the Kursk region. At that time, a freight locomotive was moving across the bridge. This is the second similar case in Russia in a day
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Posted on 6/1/25 at 6:16 am to Coeur du Tigre
Well Russia has mobilized its 3rd Donkey Mobile Infantry Guards Brigade.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 6:28 am to Coeur du Tigre
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet Trump.
They will meet in the White House on Thursday and are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East and trade policy.
Rumor has it that as a gift, Merz is bringing a spine with him for TACO boy.
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Posted on 6/1/25 at 6:37 am to Coeur du Tigre
Now this is interesting...
A very detailed accounting of these hackers and their multiple crimes across the world. Psychopaths on Parade.
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Russian GRU Unit 29155 is best known for its long list of murder and sabotage ops, which include the Salisbury poisonings in England, arms depot explosions in Czechia, and an attempted coup d’etat in Montenegro. But its activities in cyberspace remained in the shadows — until now.
After reviewing a trove of hidden data, The Insider can report that the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad also fielded a team of hackers — one that attempted to destabilize Ukraine in the months before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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We've anatomized the entire Unit 29155 hacking team, including its founder, who was previously indicted in the U.S. for cyber crimes unrelated to espionage.
Here be sex, lies, and server logs, all of which we obtained. Plus a Bulgarian journalist recruited to peddle disinformation about the war against ISIS and U.S. bio labs.
This team pioneered the remote-controlled sabotage operations the GRU is now employing throughout Europe. As always, Ukraine was their laboratory.
A very detailed accounting of these hackers and their multiple crimes across the world. Psychopaths on Parade.
This post was edited on 6/1/25 at 6:42 am
Posted on 6/1/25 at 6:50 am to Coeur du Tigre
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The flight line at Russia's Murmansk Olenya Airbase is ablaze.
Multiple Russian Tu-95 heavy bombers are burning after a massive Ukrainian FPV drone strike.
Other world video.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 7:12 am to Lee B
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I've mentioned this before, but as a fan of the writer Philip K. Dick (and the "Black Mirror" series, which draws heavily from his ideas)... this gives me pause.
Lord have mercy
Lee B likes Dick
Surprised [Not Surprised]
Posted on 6/1/25 at 7:12 am to Coeur du Tigre
It's being reported that 4 airbases were hit.
Maria Avdeeva
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Wow. Just wow. Epic footage: Russian warplanes destroyed by drones in an unprecedented strike on four deep Russian airbases—Dyagilevo, Olenya, Belaya, and Ivanovo. Historic
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Wow. Just wow. Epic footage: Russian warplanes destroyed by drones in an unprecedented strike on four deep Russian airbases—Dyagilevo, Olenya, Belaya, and Ivanovo. Historic
Posted on 6/1/25 at 7:14 am to Coeur du Tigre
If this is real (who knows for certain anymore) this is a major hit. Russia only had 55 TU95s still in sevice according to Wikipedia. They lost 10% of their fleet.
The reports say FPV drone swarm, so that likely means local launch.
The reports say FPV drone swarm, so that likely means local launch.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 7:22 am to Coeur du Tigre
Hey Cope
Still waiting on those Taurus missiles.
Still waiting on those Taurus missiles.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 7:24 am to Chromdome35
'Russian bombers are burning en masse' — Ukraine's SBU drones hit 'more than 40' aircraft in mass attack, source claims
by Chris York June 1, 2025 1:52 PM (Updated: June 1, 2025 2:59 PM)
An operation by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has hit "more than 40" Russian bombers at air bases "in the rear of the Russian Federation," a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent on June 1.
"Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU," the source said.
"Right now, the Security Service of Ukraine is conducting a large-scale special operation to destroy enemy bomber aircraft in the rear of the Russian Federation.
"SBU drones are practicing on aircraft that bomb Ukrainian cities every night. Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3."
The source said at least one of the airfields hit was the Belaya air base in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast, more than 4,000 kilometers from Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent
by Chris York June 1, 2025 1:52 PM (Updated: June 1, 2025 2:59 PM)
An operation by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has hit "more than 40" Russian bombers at air bases "in the rear of the Russian Federation," a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent on June 1.
"Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU," the source said.
"Right now, the Security Service of Ukraine is conducting a large-scale special operation to destroy enemy bomber aircraft in the rear of the Russian Federation.
"SBU drones are practicing on aircraft that bomb Ukrainian cities every night. Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3."
The source said at least one of the airfields hit was the Belaya air base in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast, more than 4,000 kilometers from Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent
Posted on 6/1/25 at 7:43 am to cypher
John Barron in 3,2,1, claiming theses are war crimes.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 8:09 am to bigjoe1
One of the replies to this post nailed it IMO:
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Poland’s success comes from being a role model for European integration. It has mastered the balance between embracing its European identity and maintaining a strong national character.
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Putin/Lavrov/RT, etc.
"Bombing the bombers that we use to bomb Ukraine is escalatory."
"Bombing the bombers that we use to bomb Ukraine is escalatory."
Posted on 6/1/25 at 8:16 am to doubleb
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Let’s not pretend either side in this war have actual functioning democracies.
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Do you really believe Russia has the moral high ground or that it is ok to invade Ukraine because their cause is righteous?
I swear some of you regulars in this thread have lost all ability to use reason. Where have I ever said Russia has any moral high ground? Where have I ever said anything that could be considered justification for the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Since the start of this war, I’ve remained strictly neutral. I post nothing that any reasonable person would see as taking the side of either Russia or Ukraine. My interest in this war is that of a lifelong military history enthusiast. Period. I leave it to others to wade into the emotional aspects of the war.
I said neither side has a functioning democracy. And that is true. I’m sorry if that hurts your feelings.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 8:18 am to VolSquatch
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Poland’s success comes from being a role model for European integration. It has mastered the balance between embracing its European identity and maintaining a strong national character.
A lot of German manufacturing has relocated to Poland due lack of labor in Germany.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 8:24 am to CitizenK
And they have millions of Ukrainians to work in them.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 8:26 am to John Barron
Time and time again I’m just flabbergasted at Russias horrible defense capabilities. How are these idiots not able to defend their homeland better? Russians are just trash.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 8:26 am to Darth_Vader
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I swear some of you regulars in this thread have lost all ability to use reason. Where have I ever said Russia has any moral high ground? Where have I ever said anything that could be considered justification for the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
DoubleB doesn't have much in the logic department to begin with, and then coupled with how emotional she (I'm assuming it's a woman at this point) gets all reasoning goes out the window
Posted on 6/1/25 at 8:33 am to StormyMcMan
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4 Russian airbases have been struck by hundreds of FPV drones.
Olenya Airbase
Ryazan Airbase
Ivanovo Airbase
Irkutsk Airbase
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The Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul will be headed by Defense Minister Umerov, – Zelenskyy said.
According to the president, Ukraine will defend three points at the talks: full and unconditional ceasefire, release of prisoners and return of abducted children
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Preparation footage: Today's special operation "Web" was prepared for more than a year and a half – 41 russian aircraft were hit, – the media reports.
The operation was extremely complex from a logistical point of view. First, the SSU sent FPV drones to russia, and then mobile wooden houses.
The houses were placed in trucks. At the right time, the roofs of the houses were remotely opened, and the drones flew to hit Russian bombers.
The people who took part in this historic special operation have been in Ukraine for a long time. So if russia detains someone for show, it will be another staging.
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I didn’t believe the Ukraine war would happen — almost until it did. It was out of character for Putin and his circle. Limited ops? Sure. Chechnya, Georgia, Syria, Africa. All controlled, all contained. But a "full-scale" war with the second-largest post-Soviet state turned de facto NATO proxy?
Russia’s leadership wasn’t actively preparing for that. Or if they were, they gambled it would unfold like every other limited intervention. In the end, their hand was forced. These were the same people who once floated joining NATO in the early 2000s, after all.
Late-stage liberal Putinism has its perks: comfortable, modern, and nearly sanction-proof. A true 21st-century experience.
But the cons are clear: soft-glove warfare, sparing enemy leadership, and burying failure.
One thing’s certain now: there will be no peace, and no Ukraine. Putin may not have wanted a decisive victory — but now it’s the only way out.
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Ukraine’s strikes today on multiple Russian airbases was codenamed “Operation Web,” involved more than a year and a half of planning.
Ukrainian FPV drones were hidden in false cargo containers and launched near the Russian airfields, per Ihor Lachenkov.
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NEW: Ukrainian SBU’s Operation “Web” Took 1.5 Years to Prepare
Ukraine’s SBU spent over 18 months planning the massive “Web” operation that struck 41 Russian strategic aircraft today.
President Zelensky personally oversaw the mission, with SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk leading execution.
Sources say the complex logistics involved smuggling FPV drones and mobile wooden cabins into Russia. The drones were hidden under remote-controlled roofs on trucks. When triggered, the roofs opened and kamikaze drones launched toward Russian bombers.
SBU insiders stress that all operatives involved are already safely back in Ukraine. Any arrests by Russian authorities will likely be staged for domestic propaganda.
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A powerful explosion was heard in the Russian North Sea - where nuclear-powered submarines are serviced, Russian media reports.
This city is a strategically important port and one of the main centers of the Russian Northern Fleet.
Meanwhile, telephone communications are being jammed in Saratov.
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There's no doubt that this was a well-planned and well-executed operation by the Ukrainians. It's a black day for Russia's strategic aviation. At least four strat bombers will likely not return to service until the end of the SMO; they take forever to be repaired, if they even can be repaired (though I assume so, the Tu-95 is a hardy beast). That sucks. Is it a catastrophe that will cripple the Russian air campaign? It is not.
Two of the attacks failed, one air base was successfully protected by EW and AD, another truck full of drones blew up before reaching its target. The enemy is not omnipotent, we are not helpless against his attacks, we just have to git gud.
The enemy also made a mistake, by doing this not as a pure military operation, but a military-political one -- the day before the next round of negotiations. Someone told them that this would improve their position and soften up the Russian government. The opposite will be the case, of course.
In any case, bombs will continue flying, missiles and drones will keep hitting targets, and, oh well, the Emperor has countless war-machines at his disposal, nobody's running out of anything.
The war will continue to be fought and won by infantry. If strategic aviation could win modern wars, we would have won three years ago and the US wouldn't have run from the Red Sea.
It is what it is.
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The driver of the truck that launched Ukrainian FPV drones was found strangled.
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The Ukrainian attack on Russian air bases has dealt a severe blow to Moscow. Various of its strategic bombers have been destroyed.
I doubt that Russia will respond more severely than it is already doing, but today's attack has awakened more Russian citizens to the fact that the war is also being fought in their cities. That is going to increase civilian support for it.
What we are very likely to see is the opening of a new front this summer, as the war of attrition continues on the eastern front.
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The Russian losses exceed everything I have been seeing in this war. Four Tu-95 strategic bombers and one An-22 transport plane in Olenya airbase, Murmansk region, are ablaze. In this is only this airbase, and only a portion of it.
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Irkutsk oblast locals who witnessed the Ukrainian kamikaze drones launching from a truck climbed on top of it and tried to block the mechanism, close the hatches.
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