Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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Ryuu96 on 09 November 2022

⚡️ Maria Zakharova: "Russia is still open to negotiations with Ukraine - of course, taking into account the realities that are developing at the moment"
— Dmitri (@wartranslated) November 9, 2022

This crew already fired more than 6,000 shells, mostly M795 and older M549A1 HERA. Canadian instructors recommend changing the barrels every 2,500 shots, but they changed their M777 already four times, as accuracy apparently deteriorates slightly earlier. pic.twitter.com/oIHHddrPD8
— Björn Stritzel (@bjoernstritzel) November 9, 2022

The EU continues to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

We propose an €18 billion support package for 2023.

Funding in regular tranches to help recovery in the short-term and strengthen institutions.

Preparing the ground for a reconstruction of ?? progressing on the EU path.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) November 9, 2022

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crissindahouse on 09 November 2022

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Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered his troops to retreat to the Dnipro river's right bank – meaning they are surrendering Kherson, the only provincial capital captured during the invasion.

This had been coming, but is a *huge* setback. https://t.co/tQVkAdgxce
— max seddon (@maxseddon) November 9, 2022

But like 100,01% voted pro Russia there! The people there surely help Russia to defend the city from Ukraine who nobody wants to be a part of!

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Ryuu96 on 09 November 2022

Waiting for the cope and anger from Russian Telegram channels.

It'll take a while to get there (clean-up, retreating orcs, traps, etc) but it'll be a good day when we see the UA flag raised above Kherson again.

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Ryuu96 on 09 November 2022

The face of Russian MoD Shoigu when he proclaims another "goodwill gesture" and announces retreat from Kherson. I want the faces of the German and other Western "experts" who urged Ukrainians to "accept territorial concessions" to look as pale as his.pic.twitter.com/eu2WwdA400
— Sergej Sumlenny (@sumlenny) November 9, 2022

I'd look like shit too if I was surrendering the only oblast capital captured over an 8-month war and near 100,000 lives lost.

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Ryuu96 on 09 November 2022

Russia's military says that it's withdrawing from a key position in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, in a major setback for its forces. The Ukrainians did not confirm the move. https://t.co/FIUp2EWwhd
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 9, 2022

Very impressive and hard fought victory for Ukraine. The big question now is whether Russia can withdraw without taking heavy equipment and personnel losses. Ukraine has every incentive to make this withdrawal as chaotic and costly as possible. https://t.co/kqcq3ldCBL
— Rob Lee (@RALee85) November 9, 2022

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Ryuu96 on 09 November 2022

At least 20 000 russians (propably more) are now running.

AFU of course chases them, lets see how they manage to move tens of thousands of soldiers over Dnipro, crossings are very limited. #Kherson #Russia #UkraineRussianWar pic.twitter.com/C3YIMkW33Q
— Tomi ???? (@TallbarFIN) November 9, 2022

#Kherson pic.twitter.com/sA0eaeEOT9
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) November 9, 2022

The next Russian occupied airbase will be within range of HIMARS.

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Ryuu96 on 09 November 2022

Actions speak louder than words. We see no signs that Russia is leaving Kherson without a fight. A part of the ru-group is preserved in the city, and additional reserves are charged to the region. ?? is liberating territories based on intelligence data, not staged TV statements.
— Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) November 9, 2022

Ukraine is wisely displaying caution!

But I see no benefit in Russia publicly announcing a withdrawal and not doing it as it causes panic amongst the troops and anger amongst the public and Ukraine isn't stupid enough to rush a liberation based on the word of Russia, I suspect they'll leave a chunk of soldiers behind to die whilst withdrawing their 'best' but it's inevitable, Kherson will be Ukraine's again.

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