Here’s what we are reading today:
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Here’s what we are reading today:
#Ukrainian drones destroyed a 30,000-ton ammunition depot in #russia 's Tver Region.
It contained Tochka-U and Iskander ballistic missiles which are difficult to shoot down.
Smoke from the fire is visible from space.
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukraine-destroys-large-warehouse-with-iskander-1726647837.html
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A $50 billion loan to #Ukraine from frozen Russian assets is at risk.
#Hungary opposed changes to #EU law that could resolve the obstacle to providing aid.
Without aid, the #IMF expects a significant decline in the Ukrainian economy and an increase in inflation by the end of 2024.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/business/ukraine-aid-g7-russian-assets.html
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#Meta banned Russian propaganda outlet #Russia Today (RT) from all its platforms.
Having lost its TV coverage back in 2022, #RT had millions of followers on social media.
Currently, RT's pages are not available on #Facebook, #Instagram, and #WhatsApp, but it is still active on Twitter.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/17/meta-ban-rt-russia-state-media/
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Did you know that we have launched a sister publication, The Counteroffensive.pro, where we will report on #Ukrainian defense innovations?
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Here is what Oleh is listening to today:
Sting - Fragile
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