Brazil announced that Indonesia has officially joined BRICS as a full member. Indonesia has previously expressed its desire to join the bloc as a means of "strengthening emerging countries and furthering the interests of the Global South."
"Indonesia shares with the other members of the group support for the reform of global governance institutions and contributes positively to the deepening of cooperation in the Global South," the Brazilian government said.
"Indonesia shares with the other members of the group support for the reform of global governance institutions and contributes positively to the deepening of cooperation in the Global South," the Brazilian government said.
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A Russian BUK-M1 air defence system was struck and possibly destroyed by two Ukrainian drone-dropped explosives nearly 20 km from the front line.
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Recent reports from reliable sources indicate that Russian forces advanced in the northwestern part of the Kursk salient and captured the village of Leonidovo.
While Ukraine conducts their counteroffensive operations to the east, Russian forces continue to grind through Ukrainian positions. As the northwestern approaches of Leonidovo were heavily mined before Russian forces captured Novoivanovka, Russia was forced to used small groups of infantry to enter the village, rather than using armoured vehicles.
Nevertheless, these soldiers were able to enter the village, capture it, and push Ukraine back to the neighbouring two-house settlement of Alexandriya. Fighting is currently ongoing in the forests surrounding these two houses.
+ ~3.94km² in favour of Russia.
While Ukraine conducts their counteroffensive operations to the east, Russian forces continue to grind through Ukrainian positions. As the northwestern approaches of Leonidovo were heavily mined before Russian forces captured Novoivanovka, Russia was forced to used small groups of infantry to enter the village, rather than using armoured vehicles.
Nevertheless, these soldiers were able to enter the village, capture it, and push Ukraine back to the neighbouring two-house settlement of Alexandriya. Fighting is currently ongoing in the forests surrounding these two houses.
+ ~3.94km² in favour of Russia.
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AMK Mapping
Russian forces have begun counterattacks in Novosotnitsky, Kursk Oblast, and are slowly retaking the ground lost to Ukrainian forces on the first day of the new Kursk counteroffensive.
Geolocated footage and a report from a reliable source indicates that Russian forces advanced in Novosotnitsky, reversing some of the progress made by Ukrainian forces in their new Kursk counteroffensive.
Once Ukraine captured the western part of Novosotnitsky and pushed Russia back to the eastern houses, Russian forces, possibly seeing that they could get caught in a pincer movement if Ukraine were to attack down the relatively undefended and unmined R-200 highway again, began counterattacks to push Ukraine out of the village.
They were able to advance and capture the centre of the settlement, which was in the grey zone, and for the most part, pushed Ukraine back to Berdin. There are still some Ukrainian formations in the westernmost houses of Novosotnitsky, however.
+ ~1.09km² in favour of Russia.
Once Ukraine captured the western part of Novosotnitsky and pushed Russia back to the eastern houses, Russian forces, possibly seeing that they could get caught in a pincer movement if Ukraine were to attack down the relatively undefended and unmined R-200 highway again, began counterattacks to push Ukraine out of the village.
They were able to advance and capture the centre of the settlement, which was in the grey zone, and for the most part, pushed Ukraine back to Berdin. There are still some Ukrainian formations in the westernmost houses of Novosotnitsky, however.
+ ~1.09km² in favour of Russia.
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Geolocated footage and reports from reliable sources indicate that Russian forces advanced in the southern Ukrainian Oskil bridgehead.
They were able to complete the capture of Lozova after fierce fighting for the houses there.
However, the main advance occurred to the northwest, where a Russian armoured column advanced towards the reservoir near Nova Kruhlyakivka. The position of this column indicates Russian control over the treelines to the north and northeast.
+ ~13.7km² in favour of Russia
They were able to complete the capture of Lozova after fierce fighting for the houses there.
However, the main advance occurred to the northwest, where a Russian armoured column advanced towards the reservoir near Nova Kruhlyakivka. The position of this column indicates Russian control over the treelines to the north and northeast.
+ ~13.7km² in favour of Russia
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Recent reports from reliable sources indicate that Russian forces advanced in the Lyman direction and expanded their bridgehead on the western bank of the Zherebets river.
They were able to complete the capture of the village of Ivanivka, and advanced into the trench fortifications southwest of the settlement, taking up new positions there.
To advance further, Russian forces will need to advance uphill to the west, and take up positions on the tactical heights, something that can only be achieved if enough manpower can be concentrated on this bridgehead.
+ ~1.28km² in favour of Russia.
They were able to complete the capture of the village of Ivanivka, and advanced into the trench fortifications southwest of the settlement, taking up new positions there.
To advance further, Russian forces will need to advance uphill to the west, and take up positions on the tactical heights, something that can only be achieved if enough manpower can be concentrated on this bridgehead.
+ ~1.28km² in favour of Russia.
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Recent reports from reliable sources indicate that Russian forces have captured the wastewater treatment plant on the western outskirts of Kurakhove.
Russian infantry was able to advance from positions in the mechanical plant, along the highway, capturing the wastewater treatment plant. Clashes are now ongoing for the forest plantations on the eastern outskirts of Dachne.
+ ~0.36km² in favour of Russia.
Russian infantry was able to advance from positions in the mechanical plant, along the highway, capturing the wastewater treatment plant. Clashes are now ongoing for the forest plantations on the eastern outskirts of Dachne.
+ ~0.36km² in favour of Russia.
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As much as 95% of Toretsk is now under Russian control. The main remaining Ukrainian positions in the city are in the northernmost residential area and the Krymske mines.
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Medium-quality satellite imagery of the Engels-2 air base in Saratov Oblast:
As of January 6 (Date of the photo) the following were located at the air base:
- 1x Tu-160
- 3 Tu-95MS
- 1x Il-76MD
- 1x Su-24MR
The Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers often conduct training from here, however now the air base is primarily used for the equipment of Kh-101 and Kh-22 cruise missiles.
The Il-76MD aircraft presumably delivered the Kh-101 cruise missiles, although it is unknown when this aircraft landed here.
Yesterday, 3 Tu-95MS aircraft redeployed from Olenya air base in Murmansk Oblast to Engels-2 air base to be equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles. They then flew back to Olenya air base in preparation for the next large-scale missile attack on Ukraine.
There are currently at least 6 Tu-95MS aircraft equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles at Olenya air base.
The satellite imagery was purchased by https://news.1rj.ru/str/StrategicaviationT.
As of January 6 (Date of the photo) the following were located at the air base:
- 1x Tu-160
- 3 Tu-95MS
- 1x Il-76MD
- 1x Su-24MR
The Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers often conduct training from here, however now the air base is primarily used for the equipment of Kh-101 and Kh-22 cruise missiles.
The Il-76MD aircraft presumably delivered the Kh-101 cruise missiles, although it is unknown when this aircraft landed here.
Yesterday, 3 Tu-95MS aircraft redeployed from Olenya air base in Murmansk Oblast to Engels-2 air base to be equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles. They then flew back to Olenya air base in preparation for the next large-scale missile attack on Ukraine.
There are currently at least 6 Tu-95MS aircraft equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles at Olenya air base.
The satellite imagery was purchased by https://news.1rj.ru/str/StrategicaviationT.
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AMK Mapping
Geolocated footage and a report from a reliable source indicates that Russian forces advanced in Novosotnitsky, reversing some of the progress made by Ukrainian forces in their new Kursk counteroffensive. Once Ukraine captured the western part of Novosotnitsky…
Novosotnitsky is now confirmed to be under Russian control once again. Battles are probably ongoing for Berdin, which Ukraine still controls.
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Yesterday, an Israeli company commander and deputy company commander in the "Nahal" Brigade's 932nd Battalion were killed in Beit Hanoun, Northern Gaza.
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Forwarded from Global Intel Watch (Tank Lady)
🇰🇷Talks of special forces and military being pulled into assault Yoon's residence, as it has been transformed into a makeshift fortress
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Russia has begun attacking Pokrovsk with FAB-250 glide bombs once again, after a few days of mostly artillery and MLRS strikes.
Several strikes were recorded in Pokrovsk city, while other impacts were reported in the city of Rodynske, further north. There are reports of injuries here.
There were also additional FAB-250 impacts reported in various nearby villages.
Several strikes were recorded in Pokrovsk city, while other impacts were reported in the city of Rodynske, further north. There are reports of injuries here.
There were also additional FAB-250 impacts reported in various nearby villages.
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Forwarded from Geopolitics Watch
🇧🇫🤝🇬🇭 — Burkina Faso de factor leader Ibrahim Traore lands in Accra, Ghana to attend the inauguration of the country's new elected president Mahama.
This is the first time Traore travelled outside AES (Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso) countries since his 2022 coup.
This is the first time Traore travelled outside AES (Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso) countries since his 2022 coup.
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One of the most interesting things I find about the war in Ukraine is how easy it is to predict Russias future moves in the short term.
The main things you have to do is pinpoint the most likely goals, and figure out how they will reach these goals by looking at previous patterns and the topography of the area, while also taking into account defensive positions, defensive nodes and natural features.
This process may sound complex, but once you visualize it, it becomes much more obvious.
For example, natural features such as trees are often useful for cover from FPV drones and artillery, while Russia will also want to move along the high ground where possible in order to exert fire control and maintain surveillance over the surrounding areas.
Obviously, there is more to it if you want to plot more precise routes and attack vectors, but for the most part and in most places, if you give it enough thought, it is possible to accurately predict future moves.
The main things you have to do is pinpoint the most likely goals, and figure out how they will reach these goals by looking at previous patterns and the topography of the area, while also taking into account defensive positions, defensive nodes and natural features.
This process may sound complex, but once you visualize it, it becomes much more obvious.
For example, natural features such as trees are often useful for cover from FPV drones and artillery, while Russia will also want to move along the high ground where possible in order to exert fire control and maintain surveillance over the surrounding areas.
Obviously, there is more to it if you want to plot more precise routes and attack vectors, but for the most part and in most places, if you give it enough thought, it is possible to accurately predict future moves.
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Last night, three Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil depot in Engels, Saratov Oblast. According to Ukrainian sources, it is designed to store aviation fuel for the Engels-2 air base.
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