Category: Ukraine

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 347 and brutal fighting continues in the East. Bakhmut and other villages in the Donbas have not become Russian territory. Odessa, a city of 500,000 is without power after a technical failure occurred after Russian bombing. It will take weeks to restore. Mariupol has 30,000 Russian troops embedded there and the surrounding villages. Russia has committed War crimes. Will there be justice for Ukraine? Ukrainians have been trained on theLeopards and are ready for the counteroffensive.

February 5, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/05/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-347-of-the-invasion Ukraine has introduced emergency energy shutdowns in Odesa after a “technological accident” at a high-voltage electricity substation, which has previously been damaged by Russian attacks. Half a million people are without power and officials have warned repairs could take weeks. The government said it would appeal to Turkey for help and ordered the energy … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 347 and brutal fighting continues in the East. Bakhmut and other villages in the Donbas have not become Russian territory. Odessa, a city of 500,000 is without power after a technical failure occurred after Russian bombing. It will take weeks to restore. Mariupol has 30,000 Russian troops embedded there and the surrounding villages. Russia has committed War crimes. Will there be justice for Ukraine? Ukrainians have been trained on theLeopards and are ready for the counteroffensive.

TheVoiceOfJoyce For the last 8 months Russia has not controlled the territory it annexed. When Zelensky receives the weapons promised, leopard tanks and long range missiles, they’ll have enough for an effective counteroffensive. The bombing of Infrastructure has been relentless and causes great hardship to Ukrainians during this cold snap. 116 Ukrainians were returned today mediated by the UAE. To promote his book and credentials, Mike Pompeo, claims Putin wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine on his watch. Maybe, though it’s useful to remember, Trump built an apartment/ casino complex in the Ukraine, for ousted President, Yanukovych. He was a Russian puppet, forced out of office and fled back to Russia. Additionally, in deference to Trumps 30 year relationship with Putin, Trump watered down the RNC language on Ukraine, stating America would act, if deemed necessary. He would not commit to using force. Facts are better then Pompeo’s speculations. Putin invaded the Ukraine and the Russian people will pay a heavy price for Putin’s mistake. Ukraine will be rebuilt.

February 4, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/feb/04/russia-ukraine-war-live-germany-has-ample-evidence-of-war-crimes-in-ukraine-says-top-prosecutor More than 130,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in battle since their invasion, according to Ukrainian statistics. They say another 720 were killed on Friday, bringing the total to 130,590. Ukrainian forces took out another six armoured personnel vehicles, three tanks and three anti-aircraft systems. The figures, published by the general staff of the … More TheVoiceOfJoyce For the last 8 months Russia has not controlled the territory it annexed. When Zelensky receives the weapons promised, leopard tanks and long range missiles, they’ll have enough for an effective counteroffensive. The bombing of Infrastructure has been relentless and causes great hardship to Ukrainians during this cold snap. 116 Ukrainians were returned today mediated by the UAE. To promote his book and credentials, Mike Pompeo, claims Putin wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine on his watch. Maybe, though it’s useful to remember, Trump built an apartment/ casino complex in the Ukraine, for ousted President, Yanukovych. He was a Russian puppet, forced out of office and fled back to Russia. Additionally, in deference to Trumps 30 year relationship with Putin, Trump watered down the RNC language on Ukraine, stating America would act, if deemed necessary. He would not commit to using force. Facts are better then Pompeo’s speculations. Putin invaded the Ukraine and the Russian people will pay a heavy price for Putin’s mistake. Ukraine will be rebuilt.

TheVoiceOfJoyce On day 345, a momentous announcement from Moscow, they’re staying to fight in Ukraine because the Donbas region isn’t secured? Really, makes me wonder, how were those provinces annexed? They never belonged to Russia? Ditto for Crimea. Russia is now nationalizing 500 properties in order to secure their Russian lineage? Really? The EU leaders are meeting with Zelensky to discuss weapons, sanctions, Russian oil price caps and the forming of the International Court in The Hague to hear war crimes. They are united with Ukraine. Italian Air defenses are coming to protect the cities. Let’s hope all weapons and defenses are in place before the next Russian offensive occurs.

February 3, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/03/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-345-of-the-invasion The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday morning that the war would continue in Ukraine as Donbas was not “fully protected yet”. Russian-installed authorities in Crimea said on Friday that they had nationalised about 500 properties in the peninsula, including some belonging to senior Ukrainian politicians and business figures. Nato has called on … More TheVoiceOfJoyce On day 345, a momentous announcement from Moscow, they’re staying to fight in Ukraine because the Donbas region isn’t secured? Really, makes me wonder, how were those provinces annexed? They never belonged to Russia? Ditto for Crimea. Russia is now nationalizing 500 properties in order to secure their Russian lineage? Really? The EU leaders are meeting with Zelensky to discuss weapons, sanctions, Russian oil price caps and the forming of the International Court in The Hague to hear war crimes. They are united with Ukraine. Italian Air defenses are coming to protect the cities. Let’s hope all weapons and defenses are in place before the next Russian offensive occurs.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Russia is stepping up its missile barrages of Ukrainian towns in the East destroying apartment blocs and murdering civilians. Kramatorsk was under attack yesterday, along with towns around Kherson. Russia is said to be gearing up for a second invasion and is ending their training with Belarus. Hopefully, Ukraine will have the fire power they need for an effective swift counteroffensive. Soon more crops must be harvested and planted. The cycle of life continues amidst the devastation wrought by Putin’s army. The Ukrainians have been allotted millions to clear Russian land mines. Rebuilding is on everyone’s mind, but first Ukraine must clear their invaders.

February 2, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/feb/02/russia-ukraine-war-live-kyiv-warns-of-russian-mobilisation-on-eastern-border-kramatorsk-apartment-block-attack-kills-three Two Russian missiles have struck Kramatorsk today, after an apartment block in the eastern Ukrainian city was hit last night, killing three people and injuring 20 others. The latest strikes have resulted in civilian casualties, said the head of the regional military administration, Pavlo Kyrylenko, but it is not clear how many. Posting to … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Russia is stepping up its missile barrages of Ukrainian towns in the East destroying apartment blocs and murdering civilians. Kramatorsk was under attack yesterday, along with towns around Kherson. Russia is said to be gearing up for a second invasion and is ending their training with Belarus. Hopefully, Ukraine will have the fire power they need for an effective swift counteroffensive. Soon more crops must be harvested and planted. The cycle of life continues amidst the devastation wrought by Putin’s army. The Ukrainians have been allotted millions to clear Russian land mines. Rebuilding is on everyone’s mind, but first Ukraine must clear their invaders.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The war in Ukraine has claimed 100,000’s of lives and wounded an equal number. It’s no consolation that Russia’s troops suffered more, they’re on the offensive. Ukraine is still fighting for Bakhmut and Kherson and they’re crossing the Dniper River widening their line of defense. Meanwhile, many pledged weapons are arriving soon and Putin takes this a sign to escalate. Why else is Putin using up his ammunition? Allied weapons can’t come soon enough for Zelensky. As the leader of his Country, he’s reshuffling personnel and readying the Country to join NATO after the war. He’s estimated, this years wheat crops, et Al will fall to 49.5 million tons. The World depends on Ukrainian wheat and grains. A swift end to this war is in everyone’s best interests.

February 1, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/01/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-343-of-the-invasion Pro-Russian forces have claimed in Russian media that Bakhmut is nearly encircled. Tass quoted Col Vitaly Kiselev on behalf of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic saying “Bakhmut has practically been ‘embraced’ from three sides, an intensive knocking out of the enemy is underway. They are trying, and I am sure that they will succeed … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The war in Ukraine has claimed 100,000’s of lives and wounded an equal number. It’s no consolation that Russia’s troops suffered more, they’re on the offensive. Ukraine is still fighting for Bakhmut and Kherson and they’re crossing the Dniper River widening their line of defense. Meanwhile, many pledged weapons are arriving soon and Putin takes this a sign to escalate. Why else is Putin using up his ammunition? Allied weapons can’t come soon enough for Zelensky. As the leader of his Country, he’s reshuffling personnel and readying the Country to join NATO after the war. He’s estimated, this years wheat crops, et Al will fall to 49.5 million tons. The World depends on Ukrainian wheat and grains. A swift end to this war is in everyone’s best interests.

TheVoiceOfJoyce A long drawn out war is not in Ukraine’s interest. Russia is building up towards an offensive. There’s a stalemate in Donbas and Bakhmut with fierce fighting on both sides. Though heavy aircraft are being denied the Ukrainians because training is long, other options are on the table. 12 countries are providing Leopard Tanks shortly. Let’s pray, after all Ukraine has endured, the War end swiftly in Ukraine’s favor. The counteroffensive should start soon.

January 31, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/31/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-says-the-us-will-not-provide-f-16-fighter-jets-to-ukraine The tank coalition now has 12 members. I can note that in the first wave of contributions, the Ukrainian armed forces will receive between 120 and 140 western-model tanks. Countries such as Poland and Finland have already indicated publicly that they are willing to provide a number of their Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce A long drawn out war is not in Ukraine’s interest. Russia is building up towards an offensive. There’s a stalemate in Donbas and Bakhmut with fierce fighting on both sides. Though heavy aircraft are being denied the Ukrainians because training is long, other options are on the table. 12 countries are providing Leopard Tanks shortly. Let’s pray, after all Ukraine has endured, the War end swiftly in Ukraine’s favor. The counteroffensive should start soon.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The bloody battle for the Donetsk region continues with heavy fire exchanged on both sides in the battle for Bakhmut. 13 other settlements have come under attack and Kherson and Kharkiv were shelled once again. The Battles continue as Zelensky waits for the weapons required for a decisive counteroffensive against Russia. Overwhelming force may persuade Putin to withdraw. Meanwhile, Turkey has relented and will allow Finland to join NATO and the Baltic States will follow. The UN is putting is pressure on South Korea to send arms to the Ukrainians. That’s it for Day 341.

January 30, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/30/russia-ukraine-war-zelenskiy-faster-weapons-supplies-fighting-donetsk-tough-live Russian shelling of residential areas in Ukraine’s southern city of Kherson left at least three people dead and 10 injured, local authorities said. The Kherson regional military administration said on its Telegram channel that Russian forces targeted a hospital, school, bus station, post office, bank and residential buildings in a strike on Sunday. A … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The bloody battle for the Donetsk region continues with heavy fire exchanged on both sides in the battle for Bakhmut. 13 other settlements have come under attack and Kherson and Kharkiv were shelled once again. The Battles continue as Zelensky waits for the weapons required for a decisive counteroffensive against Russia. Overwhelming force may persuade Putin to withdraw. Meanwhile, Turkey has relented and will allow Finland to join NATO and the Baltic States will follow. The UN is putting is pressure on South Korea to send arms to the Ukrainians. That’s it for Day 341.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 340, more villages bombed by Russia. 13 attacks were repelled by the Ukrainians and fighting continues in Donetsk. Some are silently protesting the Russian missile strike on Dnipro by putting flowers on a Ukrainian poets grave In Moscow. Putin will reinstate military training in high schools. He’s prepared for a long engagement and since , the head of the Wagner group, has been associated with his succession, he’s preparing an alternative. Meanwhile, Ukrainians bravely hold territories as they await Himars rockets, tanks, and F-16’s for a massive counteroffensive.

January 29, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/29/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-182-russian-and-belarusian-firms-live US military officials are reportedly urging the Pentagon to supply F-16 jets to Ukraine so the country is better able to defend itself from Russian missiles and drones. Ukraine’s military and Russia’s Wagner private military group are both claiming to have control in the area of Blahodatne in the eastern part of the Donetsk … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 340, more villages bombed by Russia. 13 attacks were repelled by the Ukrainians and fighting continues in Donetsk. Some are silently protesting the Russian missile strike on Dnipro by putting flowers on a Ukrainian poets grave In Moscow. Putin will reinstate military training in high schools. He’s prepared for a long engagement and since , the head of the Wagner group, has been associated with his succession, he’s preparing an alternative. Meanwhile, Ukrainians bravely hold territories as they await Himars rockets, tanks, and F-16’s for a massive counteroffensive.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Bloody battles in the East continue and Russian troops are taking huge losses. Ukrainians are suffering, their infrastructure is destroyed and towns are being leveled as Russian troops move through them. Ukraine is setting up its own drone defenses and is waiting for their equipment for their aggressive counteroffensive. Ukraine and their Allies, intend to stifle Russian propaganda using exiled journalists, for now , within Russia, Putin controls the narrative . Day 339 and the War can’t end soon enough!

January 28, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/28/russia-ukraine-war-zelenskiy-says-frontline-fighting-in-east-extremely-acute-live Battlefield tanks are only half the battle. Beyond military might on the ground in Ukraine, the other critical confrontation in which the Kremlin has a superiority that must be challenged. The information war. Russia’s media space has reverted to a grotesque parody of the Soviet-era model. (In fact, it’s far worse, as in the … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Bloody battles in the East continue and Russian troops are taking huge losses. Ukrainians are suffering, their infrastructure is destroyed and towns are being leveled as Russian troops move through them. Ukraine is setting up its own drone defenses and is waiting for their equipment for their aggressive counteroffensive. Ukraine and their Allies, intend to stifle Russian propaganda using exiled journalists, for now , within Russia, Putin controls the narrative . Day 339 and the War can’t end soon enough!

TheVoiceOfJoyce All sides appear to be regrouping. Russia is converting its economy to a War footing. Ukraine is waiting for the weapons they’ve requested. Who will strike the first blow? Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukrainian cities. Ukraine’s infrastructure is destroyed. Will the South be the arena that decides the fate of this War? We’ll see. Meanwhile, Russia has lost 100,000 to this war and a 180,000 are wounded. This is not fighting a good war for good choices. Even with Russian propaganda, the Russian people don’t want to mourn their children or convert their malls to munitions factories. Clearly, Putin has already lost.

January 27, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/27/the-big-battle-is-coming-ukrainian-forces-prepare-for-the-wars-most-intense-phase The race is now on to constitute forces capable of overcoming such odds and achieving a breakthrough. Moscow already has a substantial troop reserve. Last year, it mobilised 300,000 recruits and sent half of them straight into battle with minimal training. The remaining 150,000 are being trained but it is not clear to what … More TheVoiceOfJoyce All sides appear to be regrouping. Russia is converting its economy to a War footing. Ukraine is waiting for the weapons they’ve requested. Who will strike the first blow? Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukrainian cities. Ukraine’s infrastructure is destroyed. Will the South be the arena that decides the fate of this War? We’ll see. Meanwhile, Russia has lost 100,000 to this war and a 180,000 are wounded. This is not fighting a good war for good choices. Even with Russian propaganda, the Russian people don’t want to mourn their children or convert their malls to munitions factories. Clearly, Putin has already lost.