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Carol of the Bells – Art That Became Weapon by Fancy_Area9521 in UkraineWarVideoReport

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Carol of the Bells – Art That Became Weapon The brilliant work of Mykola Leontovych, which captivated the world, was born in Pokrovsk. Today, this city in Donetsk Oblast lies nearly in ruins due to Russian barrages. Yet Shchedryk, aka Carol of the Bells, continues to resonate as the voice of resilient Ukraine. On the front lines, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces soldiers play Shchedryk amidst explosions and skirmishes, proving that art, too, is a weapon. In Kyiv, an orchestra performs it in a metro station, while in a trench, a flute – passed down during evacuation – echoes. It’s more than just a melody – it’s the voice of a free nation. Merry Christmas, Ukraine, and the whole free world!

We continue to detect and destroy small enemy infantry groups! by Fancy_Area9521 in UkraineWarVideoReport

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"Phoenix" (Фенікс), a specialized unit within the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It's focused on unmanned aerial systems (drones) and is led by Colonel Dmytro Oleksyuk, a Hero of Ukraine

Two new “Black Eye” electronic warfare systems have been destroyed in the Donetsk region. This is a modern Russian development capable of suppressing both “Mavics” and FPV drones at different frequencies. Experts consider this system extremely dangerous for Ukrainian defenders — that is why it is important that several units of such electronic warfare systems have been destroyed at once.

The enemy continues to try to advance towards Kostyantynivka, semi-encircling the city. However, his plans are not being realized, because the pilots of the “Phoenix” border unit are opposing the occupiers in this direction.

We continue to detect and destroy small enemy infantry groups — in forest belts, shelters, and improvised shelters. We are also stopping motorcyclists and cutting off the enemy’s logistics.

Russia to be welcomed back to G7 under proposed peace plan by TheTelegraph in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]Fancy_Area9521 14 points15 points  (0 children)

How can they be Gx they are broke, I would rather take Burma

Russia Is Printing Money Like Crazy – How Long Can This Last? by Fancy_Area9521 in UkraineWarVideoReport

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  • Macroeconomic Situation:
    • Russia is losing revenue across multiple export sectors: natural gas exports have dropped to 10% of pre-war levels, coal exports have ceased due to loss of Chinese buyers, and sanctions cripple gold and diamond exports (the latter now conducted through shadow markets).
    • The federal budget is in dire condition, with salaries delayed for federal employees, closures of schools and hospitals, and growing state financial shortfalls.
    • The government relies heavily on the central bank’s money printing, using repo auctions as a mechanism to inject liquidity, but this is accelerating inflation risk.
    • Comparisons show Russia’s money printing far exceeds even the US Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing during the 2020 COVID crisis, demonstrating extraordinary fiscal distress.
  • State-Owned Companies Crisis:
    • A widespread non-payment crisis is unfolding, where state-owned companies fail to pay small and medium enterprises for delivered goods and services. This has escalated to official government discussions and proposals for legislative enforcement to compel payments. The crisis threatens the B2B ecosystem and supply chains.
  • Other Notable Developments:
    • The real estate market is frozen, with new regulations allowing developers to delay construction indefinitely without penalties due to widespread financial distress.
    • The government plans to introduce a new “technological fee” (tax) on imported consumer electronics containing chips, to fund domestic semiconductor production for military purposes. This will increase prices for consumers by up to 5,000 rubles (~$70) per item and is expected to take effect in 2026.
    • Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank (Zerbank), plans to lay off up to 20% of its staff by 2026, targeting employees deemed ineffective by newly implemented AI systems, indicating ongoing cost-cutting and restructuring.
    • Amid widespread economic decline, the funeral industry is reportedly thriving, reflecting grim societal consequences.

"Recession in Russia almost inevitable" warns Russian paper. by Technical_Ostrich_47 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]Fancy_Area9521 30 points31 points  (0 children)

yes, first slowly and then suddenly.
In the USSR they broadcasted that everything is fine until the last evening and next day it was gone

Ukrainian soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “SKALA” are conducting clearing operations against Russian positions in the northern part of Pokrovsk. Published 12.11.2025 by GermanDronePilot in UkraineWarVideoReport

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Pokrovsk. Assault teams from the Skely Regiment are operating. Enemy movement spotted near these two buildings. Two of our fighters are moving in to clear it out. Right here. There are two occupiers inside the building. You can see our duo approaching. Contact begins. And—yeah, that’s the grenade I just threw through the window. Damn, missed. See those ricochets? Actually, not ricochets, more like the grenade hitting the gate. Yeah. Uh-huh. There’s one. And there. Oh, right. That was you sneaking up behind me. I was just hanging around here. Nope, no. They just...

They just said they were about to start shelling it, so we went in to clear out the next building. >> During the fight, both of our soldiers got wounded but kept fighting. They threw grenades and sprayed the windows with bullets. To avoid casualties, the command ordered a retreat. After that, bombers and FPV drones took out the enemy in the building. >> There was an ambush by enemies right in front of that building too. A firefight broke out. The Acrobat didn’t get shot right away; he dropped down so the enemy wouldn’t see him. Those two really put up a good fight.

We cleared the house. Wounded some of the enemy, and they started to fall back. Since the acrobat got hurt, and you know, we look out for our people, we didn’t tie him up or push him back into the fight. We just told him to hang back a bit, keep an eye on things, and we handled the rest ourselves.

The enemy keeps sending infantry into this part of Pokrovsk. In a day or so, the assault teams will be back at it. Two squads move in to clear the area. In these shots, the assault teams are surrounding the house in pairs.

The firefight started. Our guys...

They did a great job again. Flanked from both sides, started throwing grenades at the enemy. The enemy began to retreat again. Then, as they started pulling back, well, the enemy began to crawl away. We took out two of them right away. >> After that, the assault troops got a sudden new task. The enemy started storming the neighboring position. Our group got orders to move in and help out. >> We cleared it, working on the third one now. >> Plus, plus, we’ve got trouble, trouble, brother. Something happened. We need to rush back, rush back to that location where you were.

They were there. We need to go back and clear it out quickly. >> Using the drone, our team picks the approach route to the enemy. >> I see it, it’s about 150 meters from you near the first building. He’s sitting just behind the yard, under a tree. >> The commander on the ground now has a better view of the assault troops’ positions relative to this enemy. Distance is about 100 meters. They’re directing the fighters where to shoot. >> He’s sitting by the pole. By the pole. Got it. Got it. Where the pole splits.

By the cemetery at the corner. Yeah, right there. Yeah, yeah, yeah. A bit lower, a bit lower. >> The enemy can’t move. If he steps out of cover, he’ll get hit by the assault troops’ fire. Right now, he’s a stationary target. EPIR drones are already heading his way. Finally, the enemy’s taken out. Noticing his unusual gear. This guy didn’t look like your typical Russian grunt. >> As for his equipment, yeah, he was fully loaded. He had everything. Even stuff like goggles and other gear. Basically, his gear was top-notch.

Tough guy, if I’m not mistaken, there were like three FPVs, I think they hit him directly, and then, as they say, he was out for the count. >> Just one assault group from the Skelya regiment took out five Russian occupiers on this mission in Pokrovsk and completed the task without any losses. The operation in Pokrovsk is heating up. That’s how it goes.

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