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Ryuu96 on 10 May 2024

The frost have already caused a state of emergency to be declared in Voronezh region due to the destruction of more than 265 000 hectares of crops https://t.co/FYcSF7VS1C
— Stanimir Dobrev (@delfoo) May 8, 2024

product and accidents at them do not affect oil production. This, on the contrary, reduces the cost, because without the ability to process it, it is sold more in its raw form, increasing supply on the market. On the night of May 9, SBU drones hit two oil transshipment
2/14 pic.twitter.com/d2kQv4ER3b
— Artur Rehi (@ArturRehi) May 9, 2024

Monthly exports of crude oil, however, increased by nine percent from February to March, reaching their highest level in nine months and their third highest since Western sanctions on Russian crude oil took effect in December 2022. 5:
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) May 10, 2024

More recently, Ukraine has achieved capabilities to strike even larger distances - a Gazprom refinery in Bashkir Republic 1400 km from UA border. 6/ pic.twitter.com/RjOg74hG40
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) May 10, 2024

Bloomberg writes that the attacks impose lasting damage.

Rosneft's Tuapse plant, hit at the end of January, remains offline, while other damaged refineries owned by Rosneft and Lukoil have not recovered to pre-attack levels. 8/https://t.co/skSlSexA8U
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) May 10, 2024

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Ryuu96 on 10 May 2024

"Georgia is not alone in facing growing efforts to block its closer alignment with the West. There are also attempts by Russian proxies to steer Moldova off its chosen path of EU integration." @MGolubeva_LV https://t.co/GSWC60UBZU
— CEPA (@cepa) May 9, 2024

Kaluga Oblast, Russia - another oil refinery is celebrating victory day with fireworks.

From the words of people in another video, employees were warned about the approaching UAV around 12:30AM, and at 1AM it successfully landed at the target. pic.twitter.com/o599NH1TtL
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Ryuu96 on 10 May 2024

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense confirmed the attempt of the Russian army to break through the defense line in the north of Kharkiv region under the cover of armored vehicles. To strengthen the defense, reserve units were sent there. First attacks were repelled.
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024

First images of attacks by Russia in the vicinity of Morokhovets', Kharkiv region. Three units of Russian equipment destroyed. pic.twitter.com/S1hcX0QNVJ
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024

Shelling along the border area in Kharkiv is now reported. Russian channels claim Russian troops are attempting to break into Ukraine from several directions. Waiting for more, and confirmed information.
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Czechia has handed over the first F-16 fighter jet simulator to a Ukrainian tactical aviation brigade, Air Force commander Oleschuk confirms. Its main module is already being tested and prepared for operation by Ukrainian specialists. pic.twitter.com/qgjsGhmP3U
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Ukrainian made Magura V5 naval drones have already inflicted damage up to $500 million to the Russian Black Sea Fleet, representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense Andrii Yusov said. Magura drones -up until now- destroyed two landing ships,… pic.twitter.com/2gXE3ebEvE
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Ryuu96 on 10 May 2024

Ukrainian soldier Stanislav Osman from the 24th Aidar Batallion said that Russian reconaissance groups are working near the Kharkiv border at Vovchansk.

"At night, the enemy conducted powerful artillery training, subversive reconnaissance groups tried to probe the border line… pic.twitter.com/AmECgXGcA9
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024

Pentagon officials working with Elon Musk’s SpaceX have blunted the Russian military’s unauthorized use of Starlink internet terminals on the battlefield in its war with Ukraine, according to the Defense Department’s space policy chief.https://t.co/9JTaXTWq5d
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 9, 2024

Ukraine has created a network of covert factories to relaunch its arms industry. It already produces ammunition, Kozak APC's, Neptune missiles, Stugna-P ATGM and all type of drones in those factories. https://t.co/3RTR2yrt0M
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Ryuu96 on 10 May 2024

Seems like the Kharkiv offensive is maybe starting, not significant yet but the probing stages seem to be happening.

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shavenferret on 10 May 2024

Ryuu96 said:

Ukrainian soldier Stanislav Osman from the 24th Aidar Batallion said that Russian reconaissance groups are working near the Kharkiv border at Vovchansk.

"At night, the enemy conducted powerful artillery training, subversive reconnaissance groups tried to probe the border line… pic.twitter.com/AmECgXGcA9
— NOELREPORTS ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¦ (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024

Pentagon officials working with Elon Musk’s SpaceX have blunted the Russian military’s unauthorized use of Starlink internet terminals on the battlefield in its war with Ukraine, according to the Defense Department’s space policy chief.https://t.co/9JTaXTWq5d
— NOELREPORTS ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¦ (@NOELreports) May 9, 2024

Ukraine has created a network of covert factories to relaunch its arms industry. It already produces ammunition, Kozak APC's, Neptune missiles, Stugna-P ATGM and all type of drones in those factories. https://t.co/3RTR2yrt0M
— NOELREPORTS ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¦ (@NOELreports) May 9, 2024

I read a few months ago that the American DoD has secured a contract with Musk for something to do with satellites. But yeah, they also essentially bought his compliance to kick the Russians off of his internet.

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Ryuu96 on 10 May 2024

In Rovenki, occupied Luhansk region, another oil depot was reportedly hit with ATACMS. pic.twitter.com/sBV2UCtgcH
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024

Western F-16 fighter jets will arrive in Ukraine within just weeks, The Standard reports based on high-ranking military sources. The source did not say who would supply the jets, but likely it is either from The Netherlands, Denmark or Norway. https://t.co/S9bvFxaW0H
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024

The Ukrainian general staff confirms that Russian forces are building up troops and are carrying out recon operations on the border with the Sumy region.https://t.co/roHnGsFNV5 pic.twitter.com/X2kDokENro
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024

The US has confirmed a new aid package to Ukraine worth $400 million. Equipment will be provided under PDA which means immediate transfer from DoD stocks. https://t.co/XYwp4cCSv2 pic.twitter.com/2ys148r2CN
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024

Zelenskyi confirmed the counteroffensive actions of the Russian Federation in the Kharkiv region. According to him, as of this morning, the advance was repulsed by artillery fire.

"Our military knew about the offensive and calculated the forces. Now there is a fierce battle," he… pic.twitter.com/s8W9kJ4gfI
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) May 10, 2024