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GENERAL COVERAGE OF THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR is in following threads:
Status: CLOSED
Status: OPEN
- Both threads contain considerable information but are impractical to go through.
- Fake News, Misinformation, and Propaganda is widespread.
This thread is created as per the suggestion of a PDF Think Tank Consultant in following post:
This thread is aimed to provide a repository of quality sources that can be used to understand the Russia - Ukraine War.
1. Use this thread to check contents.
2. Discuss contents of this thread in here.
3. This thread will be updated from time-to-time.
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JOURNALISM BRANDS
Journalistic contents can be distinguished as follows:
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social media contents
4. Mapping information
This section highlights journalism brands that are mapping the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War in real-time.
THE GUARDIAN
This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.
Standard coverage in following link:
www.theguardian.com
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents
Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
www.theguardian.com
4. Mapping information
REUTERS
This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.
Standard coverage in following link:
www.reuters.com
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents
Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
graphics.reuters.com
4. Mapping information
NEW YORK TIMES
This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.
Standard coverage in following link:
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents
Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
4. Mapping information
FINANCIAL TIMES
This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.
Standard coverage in following link:
www.ft.com
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents
Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
4. Mapping information
PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE OF THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR
Professional coverage of the ongoing Russia - Ukraine War is apparent in following links:
MAPPING SOURCES
Russian military advances and clashes with opposing forces in Ukraine are being mapped in real-time in following sources:
www.theguardian.com
graphics.reuters.com
www.understandingwar.org
liveuamap.com
www.bellingcat.com
GENERAL UPDATES
Straightforward updates of developments in the ongoing Russia - Ukraine War are provided in following source:
www.thedrive.com
INFORMATIVE PICKS
www.thedrive.com
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www.oryxspioenkop.com
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www.thedrive.com
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rusi.org
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www.ifw-kiel.de
UKRAINIAN WAR EFFORT BEHIND ENEMY LINES
Ukranian commandoes are credited for conducting sabotaging operations inside Russia. Their exploits are documented in links below.
www.thedrive.com
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www.thedrive.com
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www.thedrive.com
www.armytimes.com
LOSSES
Turkish source (ORYX) provides visual evidence of the equipment losses of both Russia and Ukraine. Credit to @Ali_Baba for bringing this source to spotlight.
Russian equipment losses documented in following link:
Ukrainian equipment losses documented in following link:
Russian military losses in Ukraine are documented in following source:
Credit to @jhungary
GRAPHIC SOURCE WARNING
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www.thedrive.com
NOTABLE APPLICATION OF DRONES
From Russia:
www.thedrive.com
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www.thedrive.com
From Ukraine:
www.thedrive.com
www.thedrive.com
NOTABLE BATTLES OF THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR
This section highlights the outcome of major battles of the Russia - Ukraine War.
BATTLE OF KYIV
References
www.thedrive.com
www.oryxspioenkop.com
www.russiamatters.org
BATTLE OF KHARKIV
References
www.thedrive.com
foreignpolicy.com
www.npr.org
carnegieendowment.org
BATTLE OF MARIUPOL
References
www.thedrive.com
www.nytimes.com
www.newyorker.com
BATTLE OF SIEVIERODONETSK
References
www.thedrive.com
www.bbc.com
BATTLE OF KHERSON
SHIFT
References
www.thedrive.com
www.ft.com
www.nytimes.com
BATTLE OF BAKHMUT
understandingwar.org
Clashes ongoing near Bakhmut:
BATTLE OF AVDIIVKA
www.globaldefensecorp.com
SITUATION ON THE GROUND
Ukraine has liberated a total of 74,443 square km of its territory from Russian forces according to data from the Institute for the Study of War.
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AND WAR CRIMES
Sheer scale of humanitarian crisis in the region is documented in following source:
www.rferl.org
Incidents of war crimes in Ukraine are documented in following sources:
www.bellingcat.com
www.hrw.org
Russian use of cluster munitions in civilian areas is identified and tracked in following link:
www.bellingcat.com
Was Azov Battalion Caught Executing Civilians In Viral Video?!
www.techarp.com
BUCHA
Evidence of Russian atrocities in Bucha have surfaced.
April 1 footage:
April 2 footage:
UAV footage and Satellite Imagery:
meduza.io
www.thedefensepost.com
www.nytimes.com
Bucha residents are disclosing what happened:
www.nytimes.com
www.aljazeera.com
Russian narrative for Bucha is challenged and debunked in following sources:
www.bellingcat.com
meduza.io
TRACKING PROTESTS IN RUSSIA
Following source discloses total count of Russians who were arrested for participating in protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine:
ovdinfo.org
TRACKING SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON RUSSIA
Following sources point out all manner of sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine:
www.zerohedge.com
www.riskadvisory.com
www.castellum.ai
www.ashurst.com
ANTI-PROPAGANDA SOURCES
However, reporting bias and propaganda are relatively common in opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents.
But there is hope - reporting bias and propaganda in opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents are typically unmasked in following links:
www.politifact.com
www.factcheck.org
www.disinfo.eu
www.reuters.com
credit to @sur
Before the Russia - Ukraine War, Russians leaders denied that Russia will invade Ukraine:
www.factcheck.org
For Russia - Ukraine War:
www.disinfo.eu
www.newsguardtech.com
rusi.org
NOTE: RUSI has identified a website (WarOnFakes) as a misleading/disinformation source.
THE GHOST OF KYIV IS REAL?
Short answer: NO
www.thedrive.com
US-FUNDED BIOWEAPONS PROGRAM IN UKRAINE?
Short answer: REJECTED BY UKRAINE AND USA / DISPUTED
www.factcheck.org
www.politifact.com
factcheck.thedispatch.com
www.thedrive.com
www.reuters.com
thebulletin.org
www.nytimes.com
www.techarp.com
ACADEMIC INSIGHTS
Expert insights from Harvard Kennedy School
www.hks.harvard.edu
RUSI Reflects
rusi.org
INFORMATIVE ARTICLES AND VIDEOS
There is no harm in checking opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents as well. These can be informative and valuable in their own right. Examples below:
www.vox.com
www.scmp.com
russiandefpolicy.com
Credit to @fallschirmjager786
www.polygraph.info
Credit to @gambit
www.project-syndicate.org
www.newyorker.com
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Credit to @Wood
CAUSES OF RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR
This section is aimed to highlight perspectives and developments that set the stage for Russia - Ukraine War.
NATO EXPANSION FACTOR?
Short answer: YES / DEBATED
www.vox.com
theconversation.com
blogs.lse.ac.uk
RUSSIA WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN DONBAS SEPARATISM?
Short answer: YES
www.vox.com
Additional information in following links:
www.rand.org
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www.bellingcat.com
www.bellingcat.com
www.bellingcat.com
www.bellingcat.com
www.bellingcat.com
www.bellingcat.com
www.bellingcat.com
www.bellingcat.com
VICTORIA NULAND IN UKRAINE?
Short answer: YES
Refer back to information provided by the source (VOX) above, Russia supported President Viktor Yanukovych while US and Europe supported protesters in 2013. Victoria Nuland was one of the Americans visible on the ground in Ukraine in relation.
Related:
WIDER EFFECTS OF RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR
NATO have received additional membership requests:
www.aljazeera.com
www.nato.int
www.defensenews.com
www.aljazeera.com
UNCENSORED RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE
Looking for uncensored Russian perspective? The Moscow Times provides it.
Standard coverage in following link:
1. Opinionated articles (First person view)
2. Standard articles (Third person view)
3. Social Media contents
Focused coverage of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
www.themoscowtimes.com
4. Mapping information of Russia-Ukraine War is NOT provided in this source.
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Valuable links shared by other members in another related thread:
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Perspectives of military professionals on PDF
@jhungary
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My observations and perspective
Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments
Tensions are rising in the east of Europe. It seems that both the Russian forces and Ukrainian forces are mobilized. After the end of the ceasefire, many clashes were recorded in the Donbas region, where separatist Russian militias were located. Due to growing concerns, NATO forces directed many...
defence.pk
Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments PART 2
New thread created as a result of so many tweets, links that now corrupt the download.
defence.pk
- Both threads contain considerable information but are impractical to go through.
- Fake News, Misinformation, and Propaganda is widespread.
This thread is created as per the suggestion of a PDF Think Tank Consultant in following post:
Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments
OMG, is it really him? Zelensky?😳 Bro this guy in an actor playing another role.
defence.pk
This thread is aimed to provide a repository of quality sources that can be used to understand the Russia - Ukraine War.
1. Use this thread to check contents.
2. Discuss contents of this thread in here.
3. This thread will be updated from time-to-time.
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JOURNALISM BRANDS
Journalistic contents can be distinguished as follows:
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social media contents
4. Mapping information
This section highlights journalism brands that are mapping the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War in real-time.
THE GUARDIAN
This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.
Standard coverage in following link:
Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian
Latest international news, sport and comment from the Guardian
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents
Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures
Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?
4. Mapping information
REUTERS
This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.
Standard coverage in following link:
Europe News | Latest Headlines & Stories | Reuters
Reuters.com is your online source for the latest Europe news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents
Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
Russia invades Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began with attacks by land, sea and air
graphics.reuters.com
4. Mapping information
NEW YORK TIMES
This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.
Standard coverage in following link:
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents
Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
Maps: Tracking the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine captured more territory in the last week than Russia did in the last five months.
www.nytimes.com
4. Mapping information
FINANCIAL TIMES
This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.
Standard coverage in following link:
War in Ukraine
In-depth news and analysis on the Russia-Ukraine war. The latest developments, map updates and opinion.
1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents
Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
4. Mapping information
PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE OF THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR
Professional coverage of the ongoing Russia - Ukraine War is apparent in following links:
MAPPING SOURCES
Russian military advances and clashes with opposing forces in Ukraine are being mapped in real-time in following sources:
Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures
Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?
Russia invades Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began with attacks by land, sea and air
graphics.reuters.com
Maps: Tracking the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine captured more territory in the last week than Russia did in the last five months.
www.nytimes.com
Institute for the Study of War
Мапа війни в Україні - Новини України на карті - liveuamap.com/uk
Новини України на мапі - liveuamap.com/uk
liveuamap.com
Follow the Russia-Ukraine Monitor Map - bellingcat
The Russia-Ukraine Monitor Map is an open source effort to track unfolding events in the conflict in Ukraine.
www.bellingcat.com
GENERAL UPDATES
Straightforward updates of developments in the ongoing Russia - Ukraine War are provided in following source:
Homepage
Welcome to The War Zone. We cover the air, sea, land, space & cyber domains of warfare & wrap it all up in a geopolitical bow. We take the world's most complex & opaque technological topics & convey them in a way that anyone can understand.
www.thedrive.com
INFORMATIVE PICKS
Ukrainian MiG-29 Pilot's Front-Line Account Of The Air War Against Russia
A MiG-29 pilot talks tactics and tribulations in the desperate fight to keep Ukraine’s skies free from Russian domination.
www.thedrive.com
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How Is Russia Faring Against NATO Equipment In Ukraine? A Tally
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Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhounds Proving To Be A Threat To Ukrainian Aircraft
The unique MiG-31BM with its very long-range air-to-air missiles is a serious menace to Ukrainian aircraft.
www.thedrive.com
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The Russian Air War and Ukrainian Requirements for Air Defence
Further Western support is needed to ensure that Kyiv can counter Moscow's updated approach to the air war in Ukraine.
rusi.org
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Ukraine Support Tracker - A Database of Military, Financial and Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
The Ukraine Support Tracker lists and quantifies military, financial and humanitarian aid promised by governments to Ukraine.
www.ifw-kiel.de
UKRAINIAN WAR EFFORT BEHIND ENEMY LINES
Ukranian commandoes are credited for conducting sabotaging operations inside Russia. Their exploits are documented in links below.
Ukraine Situation Report: Attacks Behind Russian Lines Crippling War Effort
Ukraine's 'partisan' fighters are disrupting Russian military operations and attacking collaborators, hampering Moscow's progress.
www.thedrive.com
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Sabotage Raid On Attack Helicopters At Base In Russia Supposedly Shown In Video
Footage suggests that saboteurs were behind the explosions that reportedly destroyed three attack helicopters 400 miles from Ukraine.
www.thedrive.com
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Ukrainian Mi-24 Attack Helicopters Fly Daring Cross-Border Strike On Russia: Reports (Updated)
The raid could serve as a rallying cry for Ukrainians and as another indictment of Russia's competency on the battlefield.
www.thedrive.com
Ukrainian helicopters raid oil depot in Russian city: reports
The Mi-24 helicopters can be seen launching missiles at the depot in videos posted to social media.
www.armytimes.com
LOSSES
Turkish source (ORYX) provides visual evidence of the equipment losses of both Russia and Ukraine. Credit to @Ali_Baba for bringing this source to spotlight.
Russian equipment losses documented in following link:
Ukrainian equipment losses documented in following link:
Russian military losses in Ukraine are documented in following source:
Credit to @jhungary
GRAPHIC SOURCE WARNING
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Ukraine Situation Report: Russia's Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Fleet Has Been Massacred
Ka-52s have taken the brunt of rotary-wing losses during the invasion and their relevance is waning as Ukraine's air defenses improve.
www.thedrive.com
NOTABLE APPLICATION OF DRONES
From Russia:
Ukrainian Gunboat Struck By Russian Lancet Loitering Munition (Updated)
The Gyurza-M class patrol boat, one of just seven Ukraine built, is seen being struck by a Lancet in a newly surfaced video.
www.thedrive.com
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Russia Bombards Ukraine With Iranian ‘Kamikaze Drones’
Russia’s airstrikes on Ukraine apparently have entered a new phase, with heavy attacks today by Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones.
www.thedrive.com
From Ukraine:
Ukraine's Unprecedented Mass Drone Boat Attack Was A Wakeup Call
The coordinated drone boat operation underscored a rapidly evolving capability that can be accessed by state and non-state actors alike.
www.thedrive.com
Ukraine Unleashes Mass Kamikaze Drone Boat Attack On Russia's Black Sea Fleet Headquarters
Russia says Ukrainian aerial drones and unmanned surface vessels targeted the home of its Black Sea Fleet, damaging at least a minesweeper.
www.thedrive.com
NOTABLE BATTLES OF THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR
This section highlights the outcome of major battles of the Russia - Ukraine War.
BATTLE OF KYIV
| Russia | Defeat |
| Ukraine | Victory |
References
Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Region Now Fully In Government Control According To Defense Official
After five weeks of fierce fighting, Ukraine has officially rebuffed Moscow's attempt to sack Kyiv, at least for now.
www.thedrive.com
Destination Disaster: Russia’s Failure At Hostomel Airport
Lessons From the Battle for Kyiv | Russia Matters
www.russiamatters.org
BATTLE OF KHARKIV
| Russia | Defeat |
| Ukraine | Victory |
References
Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Defeated In Months-Long Battle For Kharkiv
Russia giving up Kharkiv as a major objective is a stunning shift in its now nearly three-month-old invasion.
www.thedrive.com
Ukraine’s 1777 Moment
Victory in Kharkiv may be as significant for Ukraine’s independence as the Battle of Saratoga was for America’s.
foreignpolicy.com
Ukraine's offensive in Kharkiv was hard and bitter, say soldiers who did the fighting
While Ukraine's counteroffensive this month was hailed as stunning by military observers, Ukrainian troops tell NPR that Russian forces put up stiff resistance in parts of the Kharkiv region.
www.npr.org
Kharkiv Retreat: What Will Military Losses Mean for Russia’s Domestic Politics?
More frequent military failures and defeats will exacerbate the split between the war’s supporters and increase the risks for Putin’s political leadership.
carnegieendowment.org
BATTLE OF MARIUPOL
| Russia | Victory |
| Ukraine | Defeat |
References
Russia Fires World's Biggest Laser-Guided Mortar Round In Ukraine
Huge Smel'chak laser-guided mortars are being lobbed at Ukrainian fighters still holed up in the Azovstal steel plant.
www.thedrive.com
The Ukrainian authorities declare an end to the combat mission in Mariupol after weeks of Russian siege. (Published 2022)
More than 250 fighters were evacuated from the besieged Azovstal complex after holding out and sheltering civilians for weeks under near-constant Russian bombardment.
A Ukrainian City Under a Violent New Regime
How the Russian occupation transformed life in Melitopol.
BATTLE OF SIEVIERODONETSK
| Russia | Victory |
| Ukraine | Defeat |
References
Ukraine Situation Report: Russians Renew Missile Attacks From Belarus
Russian bombers struck from Belarus for the first time Saturday while it appears Sievierodonetsk has finally fallen to Russian forces.
www.thedrive.com
Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says
The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.
www.bbc.com
BATTLE OF KHERSON
| Russia | |
| Ukraine |
SHIFT
| Russia | Defeat |
| Ukraine | Victory |
References
Ukraine Liberates Kherson, Antonivskyi Bridge Knocked Down In Russian Retreat (Updated)
Kherson, the first major city to fall into Russian hands, appears to have been retaken by Ukrainian forces.
www.thedrive.com
Military briefing: how Russia’s Kherson retreat changes Ukraine war
Retreat robs Moscow of its biggest military achievement in the conflict and expands Kyiv’s options ahead of winter
Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Hails ‘Historic Day’ as Ukrainian Troops Enter Kherson (Published 2022)
People in Kherson, who endured months of Russian occupation, greeted the arriving Ukrainian troops with cheers and flags.
BATTLE OF BAKHMUT
| Russia | Victory |
| Ukraine | Defeat |
Institute for the Study of War
Russia declared victory over Bakhmut on May 21, 2023, after fighting for the city for nearly a year. The battle marks the first claimed Russian victory over a large city since the capture of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk in the summer of 2022. The Battle
Clashes ongoing near Bakhmut:
BATTLE OF AVDIIVKA
| Russia | Clashes ongoing |
| Ukraine | Clashes ongoing |
Russia’s offensive in Avdiivka resulted in 8,500 of their soldiers, 155 tanks, and 350 armored vehicles losses
UK Defence Intelligence assesses that the Russians lost about 350 pieces of BTR-82A armored vehicles during the last three weeks while storming the city of Avdiivka. A large-scale Russian off…
www.globaldefensecorp.com
SITUATION ON THE GROUND
Ukraine has liberated a total of 74,443 square km of its territory from Russian forces according to data from the Institute for the Study of War.
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AND WAR CRIMES
Sheer scale of humanitarian crisis in the region is documented in following source:
Investigative Group Publishes Map Of Destroyed Civilian Targets In Ukraine
The open-source investigative group Bellingcat has published an interactive map of civilian facilities destroyed by Russia in the course of its invasion of Ukraine.
www.rferl.org
Incidents of war crimes in Ukraine are documented in following sources:
Hospitals Bombed and Apartments Destroyed: Mapping Incidents of Civilian Harm in Ukraine - bellingcat
Bellingcat is mapping incidents that appear to have led to civilian harm and damaged civilian infrastructure in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
www.bellingcat.com
Ukraine: Apparent War Crimes in Russia-Controlled Areas
Human Rights Watch has documented several cases of Russian military forces committing laws-of-war violations against civilians in occupied areas of the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv regions of Ukraine.
Russian use of cluster munitions in civilian areas is identified and tracked in following link:
Invasion of Ukraine: Tracking use of Cluster Munitions in Civilian Areas - bellingcat
Open source evidence shows that cluster munitions have hit civilian areas in Ukraine during opening days of war with Russia. The direction from which the rockets have travelled provide clues as to who may have fired them.
www.bellingcat.com
Was Azov Battalion Caught Executing Civilians In Viral Video?!
Was Azov Battalion Caught Executing Civilians In Viral Video?! | Tech ARP
Was the Ukrainian Azov Battalion caught executing civilians and dumping them in mass graves?! Find out what the facts really are!
www.techarp.com
BUCHA
Evidence of Russian atrocities in Bucha have surfaced.
April 1 footage:
April 2 footage:
UAV footage and Satellite Imagery:
Meduza publishes new footage evidencing civilian murders in Bucha during Russian occupation — Meduza
Meduza has obtained new files containing high-quality drone footage of the southern districts of Bucha, a town on the outskirts of Kyiv that was recently freed from Russian occupation. According to the file metadata, these videos were recorded over the course of several days, from March 23–30...
Satellite Images Show Bodies in Bucha for Weeks, Rebutting Moscow Claim
Satellite photographs rebut Russian assertions that dead bodies in civilian clothing in Bucha had appeared after Russian forces retreated from the Ukrainian town.
www.thedefensepost.com
Satellite images show bodies lay in Bucha for weeks, despite Russian claims. (Published 2022)
The images rebut Russia’s claim that the killing of civilians in Bucha, near Kyiv, took place after its soldiers had left town.
Bucha residents are disclosing what happened:
Bucha’s Month of Terror (Published 2022)
We documented dozens of killings of civilians and interviewed scores of witnesses to uncover Russian atrocities in Ukraine.
‘It was a controlled shot’: Witness describes Bucha killings
Russia has denied committing war crimes in the Kyiv region after images of civilian corpses sparked condemnation.
Russian narrative for Bucha is challenged and debunked in following sources:
Russia’s Bucha ‘Facts’ Versus the Evidence - bellingcat
Open source evidence appears to contradict Russian claims of elaborate fakes in Ukrainian town where dead bodies were found strewn across street.
www.bellingcat.com
Massacre in Bucha Meduza reconstructs the Russian occupation of Bucha — and debunks Kremlin lies about crimes against civilians — Meduza
On April 2, international journalists and Ukrainian military units entered Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv. The previous evening, videos showing the bodies of civilians lying on Yablonska Street had begun surfacing on Telegram, shocking people around the world. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...
TRACKING PROTESTS IN RUSSIA
Following source discloses total count of Russians who were arrested for participating in protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine:
Независимый правозащитный медиапроект ОВД-Инфо
Собираем информацию о задержаниях на публичных акциях и других случаях политпрессинга, публикуем новости и координируем юридическую помощь задержанным
ovdinfo.org
TRACKING SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON RUSSIA
Following sources point out all manner of sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine:
ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
www.zerohedge.com
Russia Sanctions List | Risk Advisory
In early 2014 several countries imposed sanctions against Russian companies and individuals over their alleged involvement in the crisis in Ukraine.
www.riskadvisory.com
Consolidated Russia Sanctions Data Dashboard — Castellum.AI
The Castellum.AI sanctions tracker dashboard provides consolidated Russia sanctions data. We break down the targeted sanctions adopted by Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, UK, and US. Our sanctions tracker additionally covers export controls and sectoral sanctions adopted against Russia in response to t
www.castellum.ai
Russia Sanctions Tracker | Ashurst
A high-level summary of the measures imposed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
ANTI-PROPAGANDA SOURCES
However, reporting bias and propaganda are relatively common in opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents.
But there is hope - reporting bias and propaganda in opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents are typically unmasked in following links:
PolitiFact
PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others on its Truth-O-Meter.
www.politifact.com
FactCheck.org
www.factcheck.org
EU DisinfoLab
www.disinfo.eu
Fact Check | Reuters
Reuters Fact Check addresses online misinformation with coverage that maintains accuracy, integrity and impartiality. The unit is part of Reuters news agency.
Before the Russia - Ukraine War, Russians leaders denied that Russia will invade Ukraine:
Russian Rhetoric Ahead of Attack Against Ukraine: Deny, Deflect, Mislead - FactCheck.org
As Russia amassed troops on the Ukrainian border, Russian leaders repeatedly denied that their country had plans to invade Ukraine. They blamed the U.S., Ukraine and others for the tension, insisting that Russia is a "peaceful country" and that it is "not going to attack anyone." Here we round...
www.factcheck.org
For Russia - Ukraine War:
Ukraine War Resource Hub - EU DisinfoLab
Essential information and links to reliable research, analysis and fact-checks to help you navigate during this crisis.
www.disinfo.eu
Russia-Ukraine Disinformation Tracking Center - NewsGuard
In this Tracking Center, NewsGuard is recording and debunking the top myths related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict — and the dozens of Russian disinformation and propaganda websites spreading them. As new domains publishing false narratives are identified, or as new myths appear and evolve...
www.newsguardtech.com
OSINT in an Age of Disinformation Warfare
Open-source intelligence is shaping our understanding and response to the war in Ukraine in a multitude of ways.
rusi.org
NOTE: RUSI has identified a website (WarOnFakes) as a misleading/disinformation source.
THE GHOST OF KYIV IS REAL?
Short answer: NO
The ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Is The Mythical Hero Ukraine Needs Right Now
There is no evidence that a single MiG pilot shot down multiple Russian warplanes, but, historically, such legends are potent morale boosters.
www.thedrive.com
US-FUNDED BIOWEAPONS PROGRAM IN UKRAINE?
Short answer: REJECTED BY UKRAINE AND USA / DISPUTED
Social Media Posts Misrepresent U.S.-Ukraine Threat Reduction Program - FactCheck.org
The U.S. Department of Defense's Biological Threat Reduction Program has provided technical support to improve and protect Ukraine's public health laboratories. Social media posts, however, falsely claim the program created "bioweapons labs" that are being targeted by Russian forces as part of...
www.factcheck.org
Disinformation claims US-run biolabs in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought false claims on social media that Russian President Vladimir Putin is targeting
www.politifact.com
Fact Check: No, There Are No U.S.-Funded Bioweapons Labs in Ukraine
False claims are going viral on social media.
factcheck.thedispatch.com
Russia Makes Crazy Claim That U.S. Is Training Birds To Spread A Ukrainian Bioweapon (Updated)
The Kremlin appears to be ramping up its disinformation campaign to a totally absurd degree as the conflict in Ukraine drags on.
www.thedrive.com
EXCLUSIVE WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy pathogens in health labs to prevent disease spread
The World Health Organization advised Ukraine to destroy high-threat pathogens housed in the country's public health laboratories to prevent "any potential spills" that would spread disease among the population, the agency told Reuters.
Amid false Russian allegations of US “biolabs” in Ukraine, it’s worth asking: What is a bioweapon?
Just what is a bioweapon anyway? Production and research facilities for these destructive weapons aren't always easy to spot.
thebulletin.org
Theory About U.S.-Funded Bioweapons Labs in Ukraine Is Unfounded (Published 2022)
Prominent conservative voices have mischaracterized remarks from American officials to amplify baseless claims promoted by Russian state media.
Did US Biolabs In Ukraine Create COVID-19 Virus?! | Tech ARP
Did Russia just prove that US biolabs in Ukraine created the COVID-19 virus?! Find out what the facts really are!
www.techarp.com
ACADEMIC INSIGHTS
Expert insights from Harvard Kennedy School
International Relations & Security
RUSI Reflects
RUSI Reflects: The Russia–Ukraine Air War
Research Fellow Justin Bronk shares the lessons he thinks Western powers should draw from the first three weeks of the Ukrainian air war, and what opportunities NATO countries now have to 'fill the gaps' in their defensive capabilities, in preparation for the possibility that Russian forces...
rusi.org
INFORMATIVE ARTICLES AND VIDEOS
There is no harm in checking opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents as well. These can be informative and valuable in their own right. Examples below:
Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained
Putin’s invasion in February began Europe’s first major war in decades.
www.vox.com
Zelensky vs Putin: who’s winning the PR battle?
As Russian bombs fell across Ukraine, the contrast between the leaders of the warring nations could not be starker.
www.scmp.com
Mass Fire Strike on Ukraine
In NVO, Mikhail Khodarenok has written about how a possible Russian Army campaign in Ukraine won’t be any cake walk. Here’s a translation.
russiandefpolicy.com
Putin’s Fraudulent Foundation for Attacking Ukraine
At a rambling photo-op, Putin rehashed the fake historical narrative he’s constructed to justify attacking Ukraine.
www.polygraph.info
Who's the Nazi? | by Sławomir Sierakowski - Project Syndicate
Sławomir Sierakowski highlights the resemblance of Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine to Adolf Hitler's destruction of Czechoslovakia.
www.project-syndicate.org
The Russian Military’s Debacle in Ukraine
A series of strategic missteps has hampered Putin’s campaign. Will desperation make up for a lack of preparation?
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CAUSES OF RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR
This section is aimed to highlight perspectives and developments that set the stage for Russia - Ukraine War.
NATO EXPANSION FACTOR?
Short answer: YES / DEBATED
How America’s NATO expansion obsession plays into the Ukraine crisis
The post-Cold War debates shaping the current standoff with Russia.
www.vox.com
Ukraine war follows decades of warnings that NATO expansion into Eastern Europe could provoke Russia
Lost in the outrage over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the fact that many in the West have long warned that widespread NATO expansion into Eastern Europe could spark just such a conflict.
theconversation.com
NATO enlargement is not to blame for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Is NATO enlargement partly responsible for the Russia-Ukraine war? Zofia Stemplowska argues that rather than blaming countries in eastern Europe for their desire to join NATO, we would be better se…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
RUSSIA WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN DONBAS SEPARATISM?
Short answer: YES
Everything you need to know about the 2014 Ukraine crisis
Vox is a general interest news site for the 21st century. Its mission: to help everyone understand our complicated world, so that we can all help shape it. In text, video and audio, our reporters explain politics, policy, world affairs, technology, culture, science, the climate crisis, money...
www.vox.com
Additional information in following links:
Lessons from Russia's Operations in Ukraine
Russia's annexation of Crimea was a decisive use of military force toward political ends. But Russia benefited from favorable circumstances that make this hard to replicate. Moscow likely considers its campaign in Eastern Ukraine a strategic success but an unsuccessful operation.
www.rand.org
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Bellingcat Investigation - Russia's Path(s) to War - bellingcat
Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)Full report here. The extent of Russia’s role in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine has yet to be determined. Thus far, Russia denies any direct involvement in the war. However, most Western nations do not share Russia’s position and assume that...
www.bellingcat.com
The Burning Road to Mariupol: Attacks from Russia during the Novoazovs'k Offensive of August 2014 - bellingcat
Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)Download the full report here. Данный отчет также доступен на русском языке. Summary This report investigates the claims of Russian involvement in the attacks leading up to and during the assault on Novoazovs’k between 23 and 27 August 2014. The report...
www.bellingcat.com
Russia Ante Portas: Updated Satellite Imagery Shows Border Crossings and Artillery Sites - bellingcat
Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)Google Earth has recently added updated satellite imagery at the Russia-Ukraine border for August 26, 2014, near the height of Russian intervention in Ukraine. These satellite images show the deployment of Russian military vehicles and artillery...
www.bellingcat.com
Putin's Undeclared War: Summer 2014 - Russian Artillery Strikes against Ukraine - bellingcat
Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)Download full report Скачать полную версию доклада Click here for a one-minute introductory map tour that gives the main findings and context of this report. The below text is an extract from the full report. The interactive data map underlying all of...
www.bellingcat.com
Tankspotting: T-90As in the Donbass - bellingcat
Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)The presence of Russian T-72B3 tanks in eastern Ukraine has previously been established and covered on Bellingcat. The tanks have reportedly been used near Ilovaisk, the Luhansk airport and even Debaltseve. The T-72B3 represents post-Soviet tank...
www.bellingcat.com
Full Report: Russian Officers and Militants Identified as Perpetrators of the January 2015 Mariupol Artillery Strike - bellingcat
The full investigation can be downloaded here A collection of intercepted phone conversations that were used as research materials in this investigation can be accessed here Our directory of archived videos of the Mariupol shelling and its aftermath can be accessed here Our map summarizing the...
www.bellingcat.com
Documenting and Debunking Dubious Footage from Ukraine’s Frontlines - bellingcat
A number of questionable videos suggesting provocations in eastern Ukraine have appeared online. Bellingcat is looking to track and analyse them.
www.bellingcat.com
‘Exploiting Cadavers ’and ‘Faked IEDs’: Experts Debunk Staged Pre-War ‘Provocation’ in the Donbas - bellingcat
Russian media reported that a civilian car in the Donbas was destroyed by a Ukrainian IED in the days before the war. But damage to the vehicle doesn’t add up, and charred bodies show suspicious signs of an autopsy.
www.bellingcat.com
VICTORIA NULAND IN UKRAINE?
Short answer: YES
Refer back to information provided by the source (VOX) above, Russia supported President Viktor Yanukovych while US and Europe supported protesters in 2013. Victoria Nuland was one of the Americans visible on the ground in Ukraine in relation.
Ukraine crisis: Transcript of leaked Nuland-Pyatt call
A transcript of the alleged conversation between Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and the US ambassador to Ukraine, Geoffrey Pyatt discussing the crisis in Ukraine.
www.bbc.com
Related:
WIDER EFFECTS OF RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR
NATO have received additional membership requests:
Kosovo, Bosnia call for NATO membership as war rages in Ukraine
Kosovo’s president and Bosnia’s defence minister share their concerns about regional security and Moscow ally Serbia.
Relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina aspires to join NATO. Support for democratic, institutional, security sector and defence reforms are a key focus of cooperation.
Finland and Sweden pursue unlinked NATO membership
Finland had indicated it would prefer a solution that would see the two Nordic unaligned states “jump together” into NATO.
www.defensenews.com
Finnish parliament’s defence committee recommends NATO membership
The recommendation comes ahead of Finland’s official decision on whether to join the transatlantic military alliance.
UNCENSORED RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE
Looking for uncensored Russian perspective? The Moscow Times provides it.
Standard coverage in following link:
1. Opinionated articles (First person view)
2. Standard articles (Third person view)
3. Social Media contents
Focused coverage of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:
Ukraine War: As It's Happening - The Moscow Times
4. Mapping information of Russia-Ukraine War is NOT provided in this source.
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Valuable links shared by other members in another related thread:
Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments
Might is right. This is what you saying? And you are fine with it that the country you are serving is nothing but a sham, a con-artist, a pathetic tyrant? And you are fine with the fact that the country you are serving is committing genocides around the world? The rest of the world might not be...
defence.pk
Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments
Is this a joke ? Survival ? Have you any idea how much power Russia have ? This is not a war of survival but a war of ego ! One look at this table tells you what it is all about : does this seem normal to you ? ~ Putin doesn't like Macron. This was taken a night before the Invasion.
defence.pk
Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments
Senator Rubio has access to all the intel coming from Ukraine Yeah and Iraq has WMDs..."all" the intel...you can believe him if you want.
defence.pk
Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments
and the history circle close... today I read that Germany send MG-3 to Ukraine Army... the modern version of Hitlers MG-42 Buzzsaw... again cutting down Russian soldiers in mass
defence.pk
Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments
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Perspectives of military professionals on PDF
How to lay an armored L-Shape Ambush in Ukraine?
Today, I am going to talk about how to ambush and react to ambush. And today, I am going to use an actual example when Ukraine Force ambush a 3 Tanks Russian Column to illustrate on how a Typical L-Shape Ambush was laid and how you can avoid or counter them. This is a very basic tactical stuff...
defence.pk
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My observations and perspective
HIMARS defeat S-400 system
Ukraine has used HIMARS to defeat S-400 system components on different occasions in the war. 1st event: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fi%2Fweb%2Fstatus%2F1663600729775554561...
defence.pk
