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TheVoiceOfJoyce Russia is stepping up the pace of its bombing, using heavy missiles on Kyiv and evading detection. Infrastructure was damaged in the capitol. Soledar still encountering fierce fighting and may not be captured. Towns in Kharkiv are under attack. The Mykolaiv region is being shelled. Heavy tanks and anti missile defenses, and anti aircraft are needed now. If we want Ukraine to win, why limit their response?

January 14, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/14/russia-ukraine-war-live-iaea-boosting-presence-to-avert-serious-nuclear-accident The governor of the central Cherkasy region warned Ukrainians that Russia could launch a massive missile strike later on Saturday and urged residents to take shelter during air raid sirens. Separately, Vitaly Kim, regional governor of the southern Mykolaiv region, said that 17 Russian Tupolev bombers had taken off from their airbases. His statement … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Russia is stepping up the pace of its bombing, using heavy missiles on Kyiv and evading detection. Infrastructure was damaged in the capitol. Soledar still encountering fierce fighting and may not be captured. Towns in Kharkiv are under attack. The Mykolaiv region is being shelled. Heavy tanks and anti missile defenses, and anti aircraft are needed now. If we want Ukraine to win, why limit their response?

TheVoiceOfJoyce The Russian missiles are declining and combat on the ground is increasing. It is not confirmed that Soledar has fallen to the Russians. Heavy fighting continues in Bakhmut. Ukrainian Allies, including Canada ,are sending weapons to Ukraine to ensure an effective and decisive counteroffensive. Ukraine can’t lose this War. They fight for every democracy and their victory will be a deterrent to all those Nations with imperialist notions. Our World is small and interconnected. When the entire globe is fighting for man’s survival, imperialism is an unaffordable lethal distraction.

January 11, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/11/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-322-of-the-invasion Russia’s artillery fire in Ukraine has gone down dramatically from its wartime high, in some places by as much as 75%, according to US and Ukrainian officials. The drop in shelling is further evidence of Russia’s increasingly weak position on the battlefield nearly a year into its invasion, officials have told CNN. The officials … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Russian missiles are declining and combat on the ground is increasing. It is not confirmed that Soledar has fallen to the Russians. Heavy fighting continues in Bakhmut. Ukrainian Allies, including Canada ,are sending weapons to Ukraine to ensure an effective and decisive counteroffensive. Ukraine can’t lose this War. They fight for every democracy and their victory will be a deterrent to all those Nations with imperialist notions. Our World is small and interconnected. When the entire globe is fighting for man’s survival, imperialism is an unaffordable lethal distraction.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Marking the end of the Christmas Season with intensified bombing in many of the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Italy has been asked to provide air power to Ukraine. Is this for current support or support required when 1800+ Russian troops enter Ukraine from Belarus? Putin will not stop his offensive and Belarus appears to be a convenient ally and launching area for Russian troops. The Bradley tanks can’t get to the Ukrainian front soon enough. Here’s hoping Russia gets to pay for their destruction of the Ukrainians, the displacement of 8 million and the devastation of Ukrainian property and infrastructure.

January 8, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/08/russia-ukraine-war-moscows-ceasefire-ends-with-no-let-up-in-fighting-ukraine-strikes-power-plants-in-donetsk-officials-say-live There has been growing concerns that Belarus – a staunch backer of Moscow – could be used as a staging post to attack Ukraine from the north after increasing military activity in the country and fresh transfer of Russian troops there, Reuters reports. Unofficial Telegram channels monitoring military activity in Belarus reported late on … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Marking the end of the Christmas Season with intensified bombing in many of the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Italy has been asked to provide air power to Ukraine. Is this for current support or support required when 1800+ Russian troops enter Ukraine from Belarus? Putin will not stop his offensive and Belarus appears to be a convenient ally and launching area for Russian troops. The Bradley tanks can’t get to the Ukrainian front soon enough. Here’s hoping Russia gets to pay for their destruction of the Ukrainians, the displacement of 8 million and the devastation of Ukrainian property and infrastructure.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The Orthodox Christmas was observed in Ukrainian cities, though there was no cease fire. The Ukrainian’s claim another 480 Russian troops perished. The city of Bakhmut was under attack, once it falls, the Donetsk is open for Ukrainian reoccupation. There have been attempts to wipe out Russian defenses guarding Crimea. Ukraine’s counteroffensive is is increasing and will be emboldened once the US weapons package arrives.

January 7, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/07/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-accuses-moscow-of-shelling-despite-putins-unilateral-ceasefire-live Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has continued at a “routine level” into the Orthodox Christmas period, the UK Ministry of Defence says. In its daily intelligence update, the ministry said that in the fiercely contested area around Kremina town in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk province, fighting was focused in heavily forested terrain to the … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Orthodox Christmas was observed in Ukrainian cities, though there was no cease fire. The Ukrainian’s claim another 480 Russian troops perished. The city of Bakhmut was under attack, once it falls, the Donetsk is open for Ukrainian reoccupation. There have been attempts to wipe out Russian defenses guarding Crimea. Ukraine’s counteroffensive is is increasing and will be emboldened once the US weapons package arrives.

TheVoiceOfJoyce What cease fire. Two hours into the proposed Russian Christmas ceasefire, shelling occurred across the Donetsk region, Kherson and Bakhmut. There is no ceasefire. Then the entire country was on alert, when Belarus launched a MiG jet with Tipped nuclear missiles? New firepower can’t come fast enough to the Ukrainians. The Russian conscripts, are poor fighters, but butchers, many violent criminals, recently released from prisons to serve on the Ukrainian front. Peace will come to the Ukraine, when Russian troops are driven from their land an their skies are safe from Russian missiles.

January 6, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/06/russia-ukraine-war-live-zelenskiy-dismisses-russian-ceasefire-saying-war-will-end-when-your-soldiers-leave Hours before a unilateral temporary ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin came into effect, Russian forces continued to launch fresh strikes on Ukrainian cities. Russian shells hit the city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region on Friday morning, according to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, the deputy head of the office of Ukraine’s president. Russian troops “hit … More TheVoiceOfJoyce What cease fire. Two hours into the proposed Russian Christmas ceasefire, shelling occurred across the Donetsk region, Kherson and Bakhmut. There is no ceasefire. Then the entire country was on alert, when Belarus launched a MiG jet with Tipped nuclear missiles? New firepower can’t come fast enough to the Ukrainians. The Russian conscripts, are poor fighters, but butchers, many violent criminals, recently released from prisons to serve on the Ukrainian front. Peace will come to the Ukraine, when Russian troops are driven from their land an their skies are safe from Russian missiles.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Though Russia controls none of the 4 annexed provinces, Putin is insisting on negotiations, granting Russia the provinces? Erdogan is trying to persuade him to accept a general ceasefire and talks. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, who has sided with Putin, is now requesting a ceasefire with no conditions through January 7 th. The bodies of Russian troops killed in last weeks dormitory have been flown back to Russia. To continue with Ukraine’s counteroffensive, Zelensky is requesting Tanks and armored vehicles. They need more, much more, to stop the Iranian missile barrages. Most of the Wagner conscripts , direct from jail to the battlefield, have been pardoned, though many of the 40,000 perished. Russia fights a cruel war and its up to Zelensky to end the War on their territory, using every weapon possible.

January 5, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/05/russia-ukraine-war-live-no-rational-reason-west-hasnt-sent-tanks-says-zelenskiy-as-allies-offer-armoured-vehicles-instead Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s openness to a serious dialogue, provided that the [Kyiv] authorities fulfil the well-known and repeatedly voiced requirements and take into account the new territorial realities. Russia’s president annexed Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions in September after Kremlin-orchestrated fake referendums in the regions. The Kremlin has previously insisted that … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Though Russia controls none of the 4 annexed provinces, Putin is insisting on negotiations, granting Russia the provinces? Erdogan is trying to persuade him to accept a general ceasefire and talks. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, who has sided with Putin, is now requesting a ceasefire with no conditions through January 7 th. The bodies of Russian troops killed in last weeks dormitory have been flown back to Russia. To continue with Ukraine’s counteroffensive, Zelensky is requesting Tanks and armored vehicles. They need more, much more, to stop the Iranian missile barrages. Most of the Wagner conscripts , direct from jail to the battlefield, have been pardoned, though many of the 40,000 perished. Russia fights a cruel war and its up to Zelensky to end the War on their territory, using every weapon possible.

TheVoiceOfJoyce For years Los Angeles has implemented reflective asphalt and roofs that are painted to reflect the sun’s rays. The Hispanic neighborhoods are hardest hit with heat deserts. The new reflective asphalt, lowers the ground temperatures 25 degrees Fahrenheit and the air temperatures 1 degrees Celsius. The new paint is used on Hospital roofs effectively. Meanwhile, to avoid 25 consecutive days of 95 degree Fahrenheit, millions of square miles are car lanes are using reflective asphalt with a life of 20-30 yrs. All cities should be adapting this methodology and more to prevent severe heat and deaths.

January 3, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/03/los-angeles-is-becoming-too-hot-to-bear-can-it-design-its-way-cooler Los Angeles has the worst “urban heat island effect” – a phenomenon in which cities trap and retain heat due to their high concentration of buildings, roads and other developments – of any city in California. And the burden of extreme heat often falls unequally on the populace – a recent county assessment found … More TheVoiceOfJoyce For years Los Angeles has implemented reflective asphalt and roofs that are painted to reflect the sun’s rays. The Hispanic neighborhoods are hardest hit with heat deserts. The new reflective asphalt, lowers the ground temperatures 25 degrees Fahrenheit and the air temperatures 1 degrees Celsius. The new paint is used on Hospital roofs effectively. Meanwhile, to avoid 25 consecutive days of 95 degree Fahrenheit, millions of square miles are car lanes are using reflective asphalt with a life of 20-30 yrs. All cities should be adapting this methodology and more to prevent severe heat and deaths.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Kyiv the site of heavy Russian drone attacks. Many of the Russian drones were shot down. The Russian soldiers in Donetsk we’re not as lucky. The Ukrainian drones destroyed a Russian military barracks. There is also heavy fighting in the Luthansk region. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is facing Russian resistance and attempting to take back supply routes in the Donbas region. As new Russian recruits fall, Ukrainian troops push forward reclaiming territory in the Donbas region. It’s day 313 and the War continues, Ukraine has no choice and must fight to win!

January 2, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/02/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-targeted-by-drones-energy-facilities-damaged-causing-power-and-heating-outages-live Ukraine’s air defence systems worked through the night to bring down incoming drones and to warn communities of the approaching danger, Reuters reported. “It is loud in the region and in the capital: night drone attacks,” Kyiv governor Oleksiy Kuleba said. “Russians launched several waves of Shahed drones. Targeting critical infrastructure facilities. Air defence … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Kyiv the site of heavy Russian drone attacks. Many of the Russian drones were shot down. The Russian soldiers in Donetsk we’re not as lucky. The Ukrainian drones destroyed a Russian military barracks. There is also heavy fighting in the Luthansk region. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is facing Russian resistance and attempting to take back supply routes in the Donbas region. As new Russian recruits fall, Ukrainian troops push forward reclaiming territory in the Donbas region. It’s day 313 and the War continues, Ukraine has no choice and must fight to win!

TheVoiceOfJoyce As we approach the New Year Russia continues to send in missile barrages. The Kamikaze drones were repelled 100%. Other areas, bordering Russia, near Kharkiv and Donetsk suffered damage to an industrial complex. The UK is sending bomb detectors and kits, the Czechs are sending suspension bridges, aid will continue to stream into Ukraine. Meanwhile, Belarus is deciding whether the missile, that landed on their territory, is a reason to enter the War on Russia’s behalf? The Ukrainians are prepared to defend themselves and have warned against Belarus’ possible aggression. They need more effective weapons to repel missiles and longer range missiles to deter Russian strikes. Peace by February 24?

December 30, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/dec/30/russia-ukraine-war-live-kyiv-residents-urged-to-shelter-in-late-night-drone-attack-targeting-infrastructure

TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin’s War continues, though it’s been confirmed the Russian population is in free fall. Many professionals have left Russia because they find the War with Ukraine unjust. Putin will not accept Peace talks , unless Ukraine gives up the 4 territories Russia doesn’t control: Zaporizhizhia, Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk! Fighting continues and new weapons will make a difference in a few months. No one claims responsibility for attacks within Russia. Ukraine will seek a negotiated Settlement at the UN in the Spring.

December 28, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/dec/28/russia-ukraine-war-live-number-of-civilians-killed-considerably-higher-than-6884-known-says-un A maternity wing of a hospital in the city was shelled by Russian forces late on Tuesday, according to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, the deputy head of the president’s office. No one was hurt and the staff and patients had been moved to a shelter, he added. At least 10 people were killed and 58 were … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin’s War continues, though it’s been confirmed the Russian population is in free fall. Many professionals have left Russia because they find the War with Ukraine unjust. Putin will not accept Peace talks , unless Ukraine gives up the 4 territories Russia doesn’t control: Zaporizhizhia, Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk! Fighting continues and new weapons will make a difference in a few months. No one claims responsibility for attacks within Russia. Ukraine will seek a negotiated Settlement at the UN in the Spring.