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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 2h

#War #Russia #Ukraine
Is Russia exhausted?
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Russian 'suicide drone' launches quadruple this year

Russian Shahed and Shahed-type drone launches have increased by over 300% from 2024.

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 4h

#Pokrovsk #Ukraine #Russia
"DeepState noted that Russian forces have moved forward near Borivska Andriivka in Kharkiv Oblast. In Donetsk Oblast, they have advanced near Karpivka and Kozatske and within Pokrovsk itself"
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Russians advance in and around Pokrovsk – DeepState

Russian occupation forces have advanced in Kharkiv Oblast and near the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast.

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 6h

#Drones #Ukraine #UK
"Preliminary estimates suggest that British factories could produce several thousand Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones per month. The initial"
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British to Begin Producing a Ukrainian Anti-Aircraft Drones in November: Fast Timelines and a Unique Partnership | Defense Express

The United Kingdom will begin manufacturing a Ukrainian-designed anti-aircraft drones on its own production lines this November as part of the Octopus program — a fast-paced, high-intensity industrial...

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 6h

"Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting an investigation to determine all the circumstances surrounding the incident"

Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 6h

#Ukraine #Russia
"This incident reflects a clear failure of command. It is astonishing that, in the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, some Ukrainian officers still order servicemen to gather in open areas near the frontline for ceremonial events"
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Enemy Strike Hits Gathering of Ukrainian Marine Brigade

On November 1, Russian forces launched a rocket and drone attack on a settlement in the Samarivsky district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The strike hit the center of the settlement…

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Reuters @reuters.com · 8h

Getty Images largely loses landmark UK lawsuit over AI image generator reut.rs/3Xf08yw

Getty Images largely loses landmark UK lawsuit over AI image generator

Getty Images largely lost its landmark lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI over its image generator at London's High Court on Tuesday.

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 16h

8/ Ukrainian forces advanced near Kupyansk. Russian forces advanced in northern Kharkiv Oblast, near Siversk and Pokrovsk, and in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area.

Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar110325

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 16h

6/ Ukraine’s European allies provided Ukraine with long-range missiles and air defense systems.

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 16h

4/ Ukrainian efforts to cut off the Russian salient east of Dobropillya are likely generating tactical effects on Russian efforts to encircle the Ukrainian pocket near Pokrovsk.

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 16h

3/ Ukrainian forces have liberated a significant portion of the Russian penetration in the Dobropillya direction on the eastern flank of the Pokrovsk effort.

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 16h

2/ Ukrainian forces continue defensive efforts and counterattacks in the Pokrovsk direction.

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 16h

NEW: Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and appear to be operating with increasing comfort within Pokrovsk itself.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325

Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 21h

Suspensão de controlo chinês a exportações de terras raras aplica-se à UE - Notícias ao Minuto share.google/JgmYtnIUz1oO...

Suspensão de controlo chinês a exportações de terras raras aplica-se à UE

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 1d

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Trump says no Tomahawks for Ukraine, for now

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that, for now, he is not considering a deal that would allow Ukraine to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles for use against Russia.

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 1d

#Tomahawk #Ukraine
Ukraine war briefing: Trump ‘not really’ considering supplying Tomahawks | Ukraine | The Guardian share.google/0MTnRtrL4v6k...

Ukraine war briefing: Trump ‘not really’ considering supplying Tomahawks

Turkish refineries cut back on Russian oil in response to sanctions; Ukrainian special forces join defence of embattled Pokrovsk. What we know on day 1,349

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 1d

www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

UK has delivered more Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine for strikes on Russia – Bloomberg

The UK government has recently approved the delivery of additional Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine, enabling Ukrainian forces to continue striking targets on Russian territory.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Ukraine has pioneered the use of drones in battle. Now Western investors are trying to get a piece of the action.

The Latest Buzzy Tech Investment: Ukrainian Drones

Foreign money is helping Ukraine’s defense-tech startups boost production and expand abroad, giving them a chance to compete with Western players.

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 2d

#Ukraine #Turkiye #Russia
Türkiye is a major buyer of Russian oil, alongside China and India. Turkish refineries are now following India's example, indicating the impact of efforts by the US, EU and UK to restrict Russian oil sales that fund the war against Ukraine.
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

Türkiye starts cutting Russian oil imports amid US sanctions

Türkiye's largest oil refineries have begun purchasing more non-Russian crude oil in response to new Western sanctions on Russia.

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 2d

#Exército #Army #Portugal
Exército português lança concurso para comprar 36.000 botas a 84 euros cada - Indústria - Jornal de Negócios share.google/Ll4WnOiy8YF9...

Exército português lança concurso para comprar 36.000 botas a 84 euros cada

Prevê o fornecimento de 12.000 pares de botas por ano, durante um período de três anos, por um preço máximo de 3,024 milhões de euros (sem IVA).

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Carlos Varela @aml60.bsky.social · 2d

#Navy #NATO #Portugal
Portuguese Navy. Submarine Tridente.

Espada & Escudo @espada-e-escudo.org · 2d

NRP Tridente (S160), Marinha Portuguesa, a entrar na Baía Plymouth, Inglaterra, 31Out2025, rumando Base Naval Devonport da "Royal Navy". Em segundo plano, o Forte do Quebra-mar de Plymouth, séc.º XIX, georreferenciação 50.3344, -4.1491. Mais info e vídeo espada-e-escudo.blogspot.com/2025/11/subm...

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Espada & Escudo @espada-e-escudo.org · 7d

Patrulha da 17.ª QRF/MINUSCA das Forças Armadas Portuguesas, Força Nacional Destacada como Força de Reacção Rápida da missão das Nações Unidas na República Centro Africana (RCA), Out2025 na RCA, na segurança de rotas logísticas críticas. Mais info espada-e-escudo.blogspot.com/2025/10/para...

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Espada & Escudo @espada-e-escudo.org · 4d

Aprontamento 18.ª Força Nacional Destacada destinada à RCA treina morteiro ligeiro de 60 mm (Morteirete FBP m/968) em S. Margarida, Portugal, Out2025. Ajuste rápido distância a bater com base marcações na bandoleira presa em tensão sob bota. Mais info em espada-e-escudo.blogspot.com/2025/10/apro...

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Le Parisien @leparisien.fr · 2d

Mais pourquoi la Russie utilise-t-elle des chameaux sur la ligne de front dans la guerre en Ukraine ?
➡️ https://l.leparisien.fr/KARt

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MilitaryLand.net @militaryland.net · 14d

3rd Assault Brigade has received U.S.-made M1117 armored vehicles. It’s now the third Ukrainian unit to operate them. #Ukraine #M1117
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3rd Assault Brigade Receives M1117 Vehicles

The 3rd Assault Brigade of the 3rd Army Corps, a unit formed by former Azov Battalion commander Andriy Biletsky, has received M1117 armored vehicles. The news was revealed in a recent post on the…

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MilitaryLand.net @militaryland.net · 2d

Instead of allowing battered units to regroup, Syrskyi once again turned to Budanov’s elite fighters to help stabilize the situation in Pokrovsk. #UkrainianArmy
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Syrskyi Asks Budanov for Reinforcements to Defend Pokrovsk

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi has requested assistance from the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) to reinforce Ukrainian positions near Pokrovsk…

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