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@lukel.bsky.social
· May 9
Russia, Ukraine, and the Fogs of Culture War
I hope you’re all having a good week.
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Say what you want on the rest of this article, but this conservative American man got it right on Ukraine.
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The 6th Assault Center which is part of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces recently conducted a sniper training with multiple SOF using German-delivered HLR 338 precision rifles. So far, Germany has (officially) delivered 484 of these precision rifles to #Ukraine.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The 6th Assault Center which is part of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces recently conducted a sniper training with multiple SOF using German-delivered HLR 338 precision rifles. So far, Germany has (officially) delivered 484 of these precision rifles to #Ukraine.
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ORBAT for the XV International Brigade. The brigade was formed in January 1937, taking part in the battle of Jarama and the Brunete offensive, taking heavy casualties in both engagements. The brigade would also take part in the Teruel offensive and fight the Nationalist's Aragon offensive #ORBATboys
September 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
ORBAT for the XV International Brigade. The brigade was formed in January 1937, taking part in the battle of Jarama and the Brunete offensive, taking heavy casualties in both engagements. The brigade would also take part in the Teruel offensive and fight the Nationalist's Aragon offensive #ORBATboys
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Let us keep the Defenders of Ukraine in our prayers.
RIP - Yevhen Zhdanov (33), Andrii Zaveriukha, Ivan Kuz (25), Ihor Mykhailyshyn (30)
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
RIP - Yevhen Zhdanov (33), Andrii Zaveriukha, Ivan Kuz (25), Ihor Mykhailyshyn (30)
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
January 24, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Let us keep the Defenders of Ukraine in our prayers.
RIP - Yevhen Zhdanov (33), Andrii Zaveriukha, Ivan Kuz (25), Ihor Mykhailyshyn (30)
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
RIP - Yevhen Zhdanov (33), Andrii Zaveriukha, Ivan Kuz (25), Ihor Mykhailyshyn (30)
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
IJA China Garrison Army in 1937 when the Marco Polo Bridge Incident broke out, the spark of 2nd Sino-Japanese War #ORBATBoys #historical
January 24, 2026 at 7:43 AM
IJA China Garrison Army in 1937 when the Marco Polo Bridge Incident broke out, the spark of 2nd Sino-Japanese War #ORBATBoys #historical
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The Portuguese Army Subgroup deployed to NATO’s Multinational Battlegroup in Slovakia
A small thread on its organization and equipment
#ORBATBoys
A small thread on its organization and equipment
#ORBATBoys
January 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The Portuguese Army Subgroup deployed to NATO’s Multinational Battlegroup in Slovakia
A small thread on its organization and equipment
#ORBATBoys
A small thread on its organization and equipment
#ORBATBoys
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Basic TO&Es of the IJA infantry regiments of mobilization plan for 1937: Type “A” of active infantry divisions, Type “B” of infantry divisions formed during mobilization.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2026/01/ija-...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2026/01/ija-...
#ORBATBoys
January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Basic TO&Es of the IJA infantry regiments of mobilization plan for 1937: Type “A” of active infantry divisions, Type “B” of infantry divisions formed during mobilization.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2026/01/ija-...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2026/01/ija-...
#ORBATBoys
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NEW: Elements of the Iranian regime leaked information about purported plans to moderate regime behavior domestically and internationally.
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
January 19, 2026 at 5:28 AM
NEW: Elements of the Iranian regime leaked information about purported plans to moderate regime behavior domestically and internationally.
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
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The suspicion that arrested protestors in Iran were murdered through injections with an unknown lethal substance are being confirmed.
Detained protesters injected with unknown substances in Iran jail
www.iranintl.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:09 AM
The suspicion that arrested protestors in Iran were murdered through injections with an unknown lethal substance are being confirmed.
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The 18/01/26 Ukraine SitRep is live: threadreaderapp.com/thread/20131...
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January 19, 2026 at 7:50 AM
The 18/01/26 Ukraine SitRep is live: threadreaderapp.com/thread/20131...
You follow us for facts, not noise. For 3+ years we’ve delivered verified, real-time updates despite rampant misinformation.
Support us!
💙 Monthly: patreon.com/NOELREPORTS
⚡️ One-time: buymeacoffee.com/noelreports
You follow us for facts, not noise. For 3+ years we’ve delivered verified, real-time updates despite rampant misinformation.
Support us!
💙 Monthly: patreon.com/NOELREPORTS
⚡️ One-time: buymeacoffee.com/noelreports
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@LISADNews 🗞️
BREAKING: The Trump administration plans to put money raised from seizure of Venezuelan oil into bank accounts *outside* the U.S. Treasury -- they told lawmakers today per multiple sources familiar.
Sources said they understood these as similar or decidedly "off-shore" accounts....
BREAKING: The Trump administration plans to put money raised from seizure of Venezuelan oil into bank accounts *outside* the U.S. Treasury -- they told lawmakers today per multiple sources familiar.
Sources said they understood these as similar or decidedly "off-shore" accounts....
January 9, 2026 at 7:21 AM
@LISADNews 🗞️
BREAKING: The Trump administration plans to put money raised from seizure of Venezuelan oil into bank accounts *outside* the U.S. Treasury -- they told lawmakers today per multiple sources familiar.
Sources said they understood these as similar or decidedly "off-shore" accounts....
BREAKING: The Trump administration plans to put money raised from seizure of Venezuelan oil into bank accounts *outside* the U.S. Treasury -- they told lawmakers today per multiple sources familiar.
Sources said they understood these as similar or decidedly "off-shore" accounts....
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#NAFO boost Toonie!
📽️This Week’s Toonie — is live, check it out!
In this episode, you’ll hear directly from Radec of Revanche, one of the operators carrying out some of the most demanding missions on the battlefield...
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youtu.be/5-OeA3thQX0?...
#ToonieTuesday #NAFO #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine
In this episode, you’ll hear directly from Radec of Revanche, one of the operators carrying out some of the most demanding missions on the battlefield...
⤵️1/3
youtu.be/5-OeA3thQX0?...
#ToonieTuesday #NAFO #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine
This Week’s Toonie 16 I Tactical Group Revanche — Radec
YouTube video by Segi Fella
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January 6, 2026 at 2:34 AM
#NAFO boost Toonie!
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The order of battle for the 40th Mobile Strike Force Command. The Mike Forces were founded to provide a reaction force to help CIDG camps under attack and to engage in small scale ops against the VC. The 40th was located in the 4 CTZ, it made use of air boats and navy MRF transports. #ORBATboys
December 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The order of battle for the 40th Mobile Strike Force Command. The Mike Forces were founded to provide a reaction force to help CIDG camps under attack and to engage in small scale ops against the VC. The 40th was located in the 4 CTZ, it made use of air boats and navy MRF transports. #ORBATboys
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This might have been one of the most under reported stories from 2025
Russia defaulted. They eventually paid it, but it took a while.
Russia defaulted. They eventually paid it, but it took a while.
‼️ Russia: “"You asked for default? Here you go!" The Ministry of Finance did not transfer the promised money for co-financing savings”
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www.moscowtimes.ru/2025/08/01/p...
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www.moscowtimes.ru/2025/08/01/p...
December 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This might have been one of the most under reported stories from 2025
Russia defaulted. They eventually paid it, but it took a while.
Russia defaulted. They eventually paid it, but it took a while.
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Flugzeugbauer Dornier und seine DAR (Drohne Anti Radar) aus den 80er würden gerne den Autor dieses „Artikels“ sprechen. 😏🤷♂️
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Flugzeugbauer Dornier und seine DAR (Drohne Anti Radar) aus den 80er würden gerne den Autor dieses „Artikels“ sprechen. 😏🤷♂️
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Russia made up a story and lied to Trump’s face to derail the peace process.
Russia humiliated Trump once again. How many times will he allow this to happen? It makes him look weak.
The issue is that he is compromised by Russia, so he likely won’t do much
Russia humiliated Trump once again. How many times will he allow this to happen? It makes him look weak.
The issue is that he is compromised by Russia, so he likely won’t do much
January 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Russia made up a story and lied to Trump’s face to derail the peace process.
Russia humiliated Trump once again. How many times will he allow this to happen? It makes him look weak.
The issue is that he is compromised by Russia, so he likely won’t do much
Russia humiliated Trump once again. How many times will he allow this to happen? It makes him look weak.
The issue is that he is compromised by Russia, so he likely won’t do much
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Visually documented losses of selected major Russian AFV platforms (and the detailed split by model for relevant AFV types) since the start of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
full list: oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/atta...
full list: oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/atta...
January 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Visually documented losses of selected major Russian AFV platforms (and the detailed split by model for relevant AFV types) since the start of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
full list: oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/atta...
full list: oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/atta...
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December 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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This one is close to my heart because a friend of our family is requesting help. He is a soldier whose whole family lives for Ukraine.
Being mobile, able to evacuate the wounded makes a world of a difference
For already 100€ donation you get a cool patch.
www.help99.co/patches/nafo...
Being mobile, able to evacuate the wounded makes a world of a difference
For already 100€ donation you get a cool patch.
www.help99.co/patches/nafo...
April 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This one is close to my heart because a friend of our family is requesting help. He is a soldier whose whole family lives for Ukraine.
Being mobile, able to evacuate the wounded makes a world of a difference
For already 100€ donation you get a cool patch.
www.help99.co/patches/nafo...
Being mobile, able to evacuate the wounded makes a world of a difference
For already 100€ donation you get a cool patch.
www.help99.co/patches/nafo...
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The next aim is 🛻 for 67th brigade, need your €5🫶
Fellas, our next fundraiser is for the brigades operating in the Toretsk, Siversk, Kharkiv, and Pokrovsk directions.
send.monobank.ua/jar/6f7iPhaPnK
PayPal [email protected]
• 67th MB – 🛻 + 2 charging stations
• “Phoenix” - 🛻
send.monobank.ua/jar/6f7iPhaPnK
PayPal [email protected]
• 67th MB – 🛻 + 2 charging stations
• “Phoenix” - 🛻
April 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The next aim is 🛻 for 67th brigade, need your €5🫶
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❗️Fundraiser for 67th Brigade. 🙏🙏🙏
❗️NEED PICKUP TRUCK 🛻
🎯GOAL: 8,800$
📌COLLECTING: 5,030$
🦾NEED: 3,770$
💙💛DONATE : [email protected]
LET’S GOOOOO 🚀🎯
❗️NEED PICKUP TRUCK 🛻
🎯GOAL: 8,800$
📌COLLECTING: 5,030$
🦾NEED: 3,770$
💙💛DONATE : [email protected]
LET’S GOOOOO 🚀🎯
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
❗️Fundraiser for 67th Brigade. 🙏🙏🙏
❗️NEED PICKUP TRUCK 🛻
🎯GOAL: 8,800$
📌COLLECTING: 5,030$
🦾NEED: 3,770$
💙💛DONATE : [email protected]
LET’S GOOOOO 🚀🎯
❗️NEED PICKUP TRUCK 🛻
🎯GOAL: 8,800$
📌COLLECTING: 5,030$
🦾NEED: 3,770$
💙💛DONATE : [email protected]
LET’S GOOOOO 🚀🎯