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[ Mariupol ] Northern Azovstal Plant fully captured by the Russian forces
DPA can finally confirm the full capture of the northern part of the Azovstal plant. Full Report:
[ Izyum Front ] Russian forces captured Krymky, Shchaslyve, Levkivka and Ivanivka
“The area of Ivanivka, Levkivka & Shchaslyve was probably taken several days ago (Today seems is confirmed) & the surrounding forest area could be considered a no man’s land area following the withdrawal of #Ukrainian troops to Husarivka-Hrushuvakha line.” “Also on northeastern front #Russian troops took control over Krymky/Кримки village & are heading to Oleksandrivka/Олександрівка…
[ Transnistria False Flags ] More explosions/attacks + Who is more likely to be behind the attack?
“”The “red” level of terrorist threat has been set in Pridnestrovie. President Vadim Krasnoselsky held a meeting of the Security Council of Pridnestrovie. The main issue is terrorist attacks on infrastructure facilities and state institutions of the republic. Three attacks were recorded: the building of the Ministry of State Security in Tiraspol, the military unit…
Russia’s Gazprom cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria over non-payment in rubles
Russia Gazprom had cut off gas supplies on Wednesday (27 April 2022) to Poland and Bulgaria over their failure to make payments in Russian rubles, and had warned that siphoning of any gas supplies meant for other European customers will be responded with a reduction of the similar amount in gas supply to those customers…
[ Izyum Front ] Russian forces captured Zavody; Ukraine confirmed fall of Zarichne to the Russians
“Operational information as of 06.00 on 27.04.2022 : The enemy occupied the eastern and northern outskirts of the Velyka Komishuvaha settlement and also took control of the Zavody settlement.” “Operational information as of 06.00 on 27.04.2022 : On the Liman direction, the enemy established control over the Zarchne settlement and carried out assault actions near…
[ Bryansk, Russia ] 2 Russian military base/depot attacked – massive fire/explosion reported
2 Massive explosion and fire is reported in Bryansk. Both locations are within the same city and both are military installation / military storage facilities. Full Report:
Introduction to DPA CSI (Country Stability Index) – starring Ukraine.
Have you ever felt like, “I don’t really understand what’s the big deal” after reading a newspaper headline? Or have you wondered how f**ked is a country actually is after seeing the mainstream media (MSM) reported a massive riot in a certain country? If you think, news headlines just not giving you a clear picture…
Singapore removing most COVID-19 restrictions; no Covid tests needed for vaccinated tourists
From 26 April 2022 onwards, Singapore will return to near-normal life as the government announced the relaxation of almost all COVID-19 restrictions – with only mask-wearing in indoor environment and public transport being retained. The Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) level, will be lowered from ORANGE to YELLOW, for the first time since 7…
Shiafication of Syria
It is not a secret that with the Civil War in Syria Iran has tried to increase its influence in the region by actively supporting Bashar al-Assad led-government. The Iranians seek to transform Syria into a stable base of operations and are promoting cultural, demographic and religious changes in some regions to secure their long-term…
[ DW ] Turkey launches new offensive against Kurdish militants in Iraq
Turkey launched a new cross-border offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq early Monday. Turkish warplanes, helicopters and drones hit Kurdish militant targets, camps, tunnels, shelters, and ammunition storage areas in northern Iraq, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying by the state-run Anadolu news agency. “Until now, our operation is continuing successfully as planned. The targets…
Yemen President-in-Exile resigned; Presidential Leadership Council to take over all powers
Having failed to stay in power over the course of a seven-year-long civil war, Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi has resigned, handing full authority to an eight-member council led by the country’s former interior minister, Rashad al-Alimi. “I irreversibly delegate to the Presidential Leadership Council my full powers, in accordance with the constitution and the…
Crisis in Sri Lanka: state of emergency imposed by government
The inability for the Sri Lanka government handle their acute shortage in foreign currency is spiraling out of control, as the government desperately imposed a state of emergency to deal with the protests on the streets. According to AFP (https://news.yahoo.com/sri-lanka-runs-diesel-faces-071054451.html), diesel was no longer on sale on 31 March 2022 across Sri Lanka – the…
[ Kyiv Front ] Russian forces “disappeared” from around Kyiv; Ukraine recaptures Hostomel – Bucha+++
Ukrainian forces recapture large swaths of territory after a massive Russian retreat around Kyiv region. Full Report:
[ Luhansk Front ] Luhansk PR Forces captures Ivanivka and Novosadove
“Briefing of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (28.03.2022): Units of the Lugansk People’s Republic during the offensive advanced 5 kilometers, captured the settlements of Ivanovka, Novosadovoe and reached the line of Novolyublino, Terny.”
[ The Japan Times ] North Korea may be preparing for nuclear test soon, report says
Pyongyang appears to be working on a “shortcut” to a tunnel at its Punggye-ri underground test facility, apparently in an attempt to repair the site, which was shuttered in 2018, the Yonhap news agency reported, quoting unidentified sources in Seoul. South Korea’s military and intelligence authorities detected signs that the North was focusing on restoring…
[ Saudi-Houthi War ] Houthis drone strikes Saudi’s Aramco oil facility @ Jeddah; oil prices spikes
A huge plume of smoke could be seen above an oil facility in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Friday, according to multiple media reports, with Yemen’s Houthi group claiming they had attacked a Saudi Aramco site with missiles. The Associated Press cited videos of a raging fire at an oil depot, saying the location…
[ Donetsk Front ] Russian Forces clear out the bulge north-east of Avdivvka
Interesting thing to note, which I forgot to mention is how – this progress is by the Russian forces, and not by the Donetsk Republic Forces. Maybe why the progress is rather huge.
[ Kyiv Front ] Russia strike Kyiv fuel depot – signal that Russia will not attack south of Kyiv
Russian forces had launched Kalibr cruise missiles at a fuel depot just south of Kyiv, causing a massive blaze and huge fire. Briefing of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (25.03.2022) : On the evening of March 24, high-precision sea-based cruise missiles “Caliber” struck a fuel base in the village of KALINOVKA near KIEV. The largest…
[ Azatutyun ] Armenia Slams Azerbaijan Over ‘Aggressive Actions’ In Nagorno-Karabakh
In a statement issued late on Thursday the Armenian Foreign Ministry said that “such actions by Baku seriously endanger regional stability and peace.” It said that in late afternoon Azerbaijani armed forces violated the line of contact with Nagorno-Karabakh in the area of responsibility of the Russian peacekeeping mission and moved into the village of…
[ Battle of Mariupol ] Chechen forces captures city admin building and declare eastern half captured
But another source contradicts the claim: “Russian units of the Marine Corps of the Russian Federation, the 9th regiment and the 107th battalion of the DPR nm, with the support of the Somali battalion and Chechen security forces, reached the perimeter of the neo-Nazi fortified area in the industrial zone of the Azov-Stal plant. Thus,…