Here’s what we’re reading today

Tim Mak

Here’s what we’re reading today:

Last night, #Russia attacked and partially destroyed the #UNESCO protected “Derzhprom” building in #Kharkiv, which, built in 1928, is the largest constructivist building in the world.

The Russian attack on Kharkiv killed four people.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/29/ukraine-war-briefing-bomb-derzhprom-historic-landmark-kharkiv

Tim Mak

In the classified part of the victory plan, #Zelenskyy asks the United States for Tomahawk missiles ranging from 2,500 kilometers.

An unnamed American official told the #NYT that this is Ukraine's proposal for a non-nuclear deterrence package. He called it an unrealistic request.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-russia-war.html

Tim Mak

#Israel destroyed all of Iran's S-300s, a key part of Iran's air defense system, in a strike on military targets.

This leaves Iran's infrastructure vulnerable to attacks. #Russia cannot provide Iran with more advanced S-400 systems as it relies on them for it's attacks on #Ukraine.

https://www.wsj.com/world/israels-strike-on-iran-also-hit-russian-arms-industrys-once-strong-image-2b986ba7?mod=googlenewsfeed

Tim Mak

If you missed our last story about the #Georgian #elections, you can read it via the link.

Tbilisi’s Lipstick Girl On Today’s Elections In Georgia

The country of Georgia has parliamentary elections today, facing a choice between EU alignment and Russian influence.

(www.counteroffensive.news)

Tim Mak

Here's what Myroslava is listening to today:

exes - Tate McRae

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