1 year agoRussian military in Tomarovka, Belgorod region
1 year agoColumn of Russian self-propelled artillery in Belgorod region near the border of Ukraine
1 year agoLooks like 1st Tank Army in Seretino, Belgorod Oblast. MSTA-S, Borisoglebsk-2, and more
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed at Zhary, Kamarin in Belarus on the border with Ukraine
1 year agoUSAF B-52 bomber pinging away on the ground at RAF Fairford
Russia has now responded on security concerns request. It says that it doesn't conduct any unusual military activity on its territory and that Ukraine's request under the OSCE Vienna document is inadmissible
Three sources tell @margbrennan & @EenaRuffini of @CBSNews that the Biden administration is preparing to withdraw all US personnel from Kyiv within the next 24-48 hours
1 year agoMore than 50 helicopters were seen today at an abandoned airbase near Novoozerne
1 year agoImagery acquired 12FEB2022 by @capellaspace shows armored formed up at Alchevsk
The Netherlands will also pull out its OSCE Special Monitoring Mission staff from eastern Ukraine, the foreign ministry just announced
1 year agoWorking on behalf of Russian Ministry of Defense @mod_russia owned Oboronlogistika (OFAC/SDN @USTreasury listed), Russian flag cargo vessel Pizhma transited Bosphorus towards Black Sea en route from Tartus Syria to a Black Sea port carrying technical/military cargo
President Duda: Much appreciated conversation with @JustinTrudeau. Poland and Canada continue their efforts & remain dedicated to territorial integrity & wellbeing of Ukraine, as well as freedom & democracy in Belarus. We are on the same page on where the threats to the stability of the region come from
President Zelensky invited Biden to visit Ukraine on their call today, saying his arrival in Kyiv would "be a powerful signal and contribute to de-escalation." US officials have said such a visit is exceedingly unlikely
1 year agoA United States Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV (AE5420, should be 04-2015) appears to be heading towards the Black Sea/Ukraine, likely going for another flight around Russia/Belarus borders
The US charge d'affaires in Ukraine temporarily moves from Kyiv to Lviv
The government of Ukraine allocates UAH 16.6 billion from the state budget reserve fund to guarantee the insurance of passenger aircrafts in country's airspace. This measure has a goal to stabilize the passenger air transportation market
1 year agoUSAF C17 Globemaster from Fort Bragg / Pope Field inbound Rzeszów-Jasionka close to the Ukraine border
1 year agoInbound Kyiv Ukraine: UK Royal Air Force C17 Globemaster ZZ175 RRR6810
Washington: The number of soldiers deployed by Russia on the borders of Ukraine has reached 130,000
1 year agoWhite House readout of Biden phone call with @ZelenskyyUa
1 year agoCanada pulls troops out of Ukraine: "As a result of the complex operational environment linked to Russia's unwarranted aggression against Ukraine, the Canadian Armed Forces is in the process of temporarily relocating components of Joint Task Force—Ukraine to elsewhere in Europe"
Ukrainian FM:Russia failed to respond to our request under the Vienna Document. Consequently, we take the next step. We request a meeting with Russia and all participating states within 48 hours to discuss its reinforcement & redeployment along our border & in temporarily occupied Crimea
1 year agoIncreased business aviation activity in Ukraine, reports of multiple tycoons leaving
Israel is preparing a contingency plan for opening an alternative diplomatic mission in Lviv in Western Ukraine and for evacuating Israeli citizens by land via Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Moldova & Romania. Initial talks with these countries have already taken place
1 year agoImagery of Luninets shows that additional Su-25 have arrived. 32 Frogfoot are visible up from 15 on 4 February. (Imagery: @planet)
1 year ago9 aircraft filmed near Melove on the border with Rostov region
Israeli FM Lapid says that from talks Israel had with the Biden administration in diplomatic & intelligence channels the window for getting Israeli citizens out of Ukraine is very narrow. "I tell Israelis in Ukraine – come back home before it gets complicated"
1 year agoList of military cargo flights to Ukraine since 15 Jan 2022: @Gerjon_ identified 43 flights in total. New to the list are two flights by NATO SAC C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft from Siauliai, Lithuania
Diplo sources in Vienna say that Russia has failed to respond to questions raised by Ukraine under the OSCE Vienna Document with in the 48-hour timeframe. The deadline for a response expired today at 13:59 CET. Ukraine asked Russia to clarify "unusual military activities"
Ukrainian air traffic management recommends all airlines not to operate flights over the "potentially dangerous zone" over the Black Sea from February 14 to 19
President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will speak at 10:45am ET, a White House official tells us. Biden is at Camp David where he spoke to Putin for just over an hour yesterday
1 year agoLithuania has provided Ukraine with Stinger MANPADS
1 year agoDefense Minister of Ukraine: 2 aircraft with defense aid from the U.S. brought 180 tons of ammunition for @ArmedForcesUkr. In total, we received 17 aircraft weighing almost 1,500 tons
Global insurance companies will no longer insure aircraft for flights in Ukrainian airspace, SkyUp Airlines says
Ukrainian charter airline SkyUp confirming earlier news about insurance. They were informed on the 12th that insurance for flights in Ukrainian airspace would cease in 48 hours. Their aircraft lessors are asking for their aircraft to be returned ASAP
1 year ago2 servicemen detained after shooting in cafe in Hranitne village which resulted in 2 deaths, and 2 wounded
1 year agoPrivate jet (P4-888) to Odesa from Romania
1 year agoRussian Navy Kilo+ sub Rostov-na-Donu Б237 transited Bosporus, returning to Black Sea, 600days after its controversial 23/6/20 Med-bound transit, which is allowed under Montreux only for repairs. After maintenance in Baltic, Б237 has been operating in Med for 331days, since 19/3/21
1 year agoAccording to the Center for Defence Strategies, headed by Ukraine's ex-defence minister Zahorodniuk, the current number of Russian troops along the Ukrainian borders is 87 battalion tactical groups or ~147,800 military personnel, including aviation and naval components
1 year agoAnother NATO C-17A Globemaster III flying from Siauliai, Lithuania, to Kyiv Boryspil Airport, Ukraine, ACARS suggests: 01/BRK88. This flight may contain military support by Lithuania
1 year agoArmed with Novator 3M14 (NATO:SSN-30-A) Kalibr-PL cruise missiles, Russian Navy Project 636.3 Kilo+ class sub Black Sea Fleet 4th Independent Submarine Brigade's Rostov-na-Donu Б237 transited Bosphorus towards Black Sea after 600 days. @YorukIsik pix via @reuterspictures
Ukraine vows to keep airspace open despite Russia threat
1 year agoPrivate jet (P4-888) from Moscow to Ukraine
1 year agoImportant discovery by @CITeam_en. Looks like the bulk of the 1st Guards Tank Army is deploying to border areas in Belgorod region. District level assets such as high power artillery are also deployed to this area, indicating this to be a key sector in the Russian plans
1 year agoUkraine has stopped allowing all Belarusian men of conscription age into the country. It is reported that the decision is temporary, the ban will last until the end of the Belarusian-Russian military exercise on 20 February
Another American evacuation flight candidate: "Omni Air International" (U.S. Government Contractor) N207AX climbing out of Kyiv, Ukraine as OAE9014. Identity hidden by Flightradar24
1 year ago12 injured as result of explosion of gas cylinder at cafe in Stanitsa Luhanska. 8 hospitalized
Joint Forces Operation: 4 ceasefire violations yesterday
1 year agoTwo "Phoenix Air" Gulfstreams III N163PA N197PA visited Kyiv Boryspil in Ukraine last night and are returning now. Could be evacuating American staff
The Australian Government will evacuate its embassy in Kyiv, amid warnings a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent
Foreign office confirms that UK members of the OSCE monitoring mission will be withdrawn from Ukraine. Along with US members (and probably some others)
1 year agoNew @StateDept message to US citizens in Ukraine tonight urges them again to leave ASAP and thru Polish-Ukrainian border. "Poland has indicated to the U.S. government that U.S. citizens may now enter Poland through the land border with Ukraine. No advanced approval is required
FM of Canada: Given the continued deterioration of the security situation, we will be moving our operations to a temporary office in Lviv and temporarily suspending operations at our embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. Canada's diplomatic presence and strong engagement in Ukraine will continue
1 year agoToday, at least 11 US and Ukrainian aircraft flew ISR sorties over Europe: USN P-8As (4 PK12x, 3 PS12x); USAF RC-135W (JAKE11), RQ-4 (FORTE12); US Army ARTEMIS (BRIO68); Ukrainian TB2 (no callsign)
President Zelensky: Essential conversation with my friend @JustinTrudeau on diplomatic efforts of our allies on de-escalation. Welcome Canada's decision to strengthen Ukraine with substantial financial package
Britain will send Typhoon fighter jets to patrol Romanian airspace in light of tensions in eastern Europe, the Defense Ministry said
1 year agoPatrol police officers took part in exercise in Kherson region
Kremlin denounces US "peak hysteria" after Biden-Putin call, but says the two leaders agree to "continue" dialogue
Biden's call with Putin this a.m. was "substantive" but "there was no fundamental change in the dynamic that has been unfolding now for several weeks," per official "Russia may decide to proceed with military action anyway," official said. "Indeed, that is a distinct possibility”
1 year agoOfficial WH readout of Biden's call with Putin: "President Biden was clear with President Putin that while the United States remains prepared to engage in diplomacy, in full coordination with our Allies and partners, we are equally prepared for other scenarios"
1 year agoWhite House: President Biden spoke with President Putin today to make clear that if Russia further invades Ukraine, the U.S. and our allies will impose swift and severe costs on Russia. President Biden urged President Putin to engage in de-escalation and diplomacy instead
Borrell: "The EU & its member states are coordinating their actions in view of the current threats on Ukraine. Our diplomatic missions are not closing. They remain in Kyiv & continue to operate in support to EU citizens & in cooperation with the authorities"
President Zelensky: Continued dialogue with @EmmanuelMacron. Thanked for his visit to Ukraine. Talked about the security situation & ways to intensify the peace process within N4, the TCG activities. Discussed latest international talks. Appreciate Macron's personal involvement in de-escalation process
Israeli Prime Minister Bennett and Foreign Minister Lapid decided to issue new travel warning and call upon Israeli citizens to leave Ukraine immediately, Israeli officials tell
Secretary Antony Blinken:Spoke with @TrussLiz today and appreciate her strong coordination with the U.S., Allies, and partners to deter Russia's escalation against Ukraine. The U.S. and UK are in lock-step to ensure Russia will face severe costs if it further invades Ukraine
1 year agoPolish Ministry of National Defense: More American soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division arrived to Poland today
France says President Macron to speak to Biden, Scholz, Zelensky Saturday
Biden and Putin are speaking now, per pool. Call began at 11:04 am eastern
1 year agoUS military equipment and soldiers are inside in a temporary base in Mielec, Poland
1 year agoArmed with Novator 3M14 (NATO:SSN-30-A) Kalibr-PL cruise missiles, Russian Navy Project 636.3 Kilo+ class sub Black Sea Fleet 4th Independent Submarine Brigade's Rostov-na-Donu B237 transited Dardanelles towards Marmara en route to Black Sea
KLM stops flying to Ukraine due to travel advice code red
BLAME BIDEN: Former President Trump on why Putin is showing aggression toward Ukraine now
The Baltic States have requested an OSCE meeting with flag-byflag-byBelarus in order to clarify the true extent of the military exercise "Union Reolve-2022". Until now Belarus has not clearly disclosed this information. The meeting has to convene within the next 48 hours
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed near Temryuk
A small team of about 30 UK troops from the specialist Ranger regimentthat was sent in on a temporary basis last month to train Ukrainian military personnel on anti-tank weapons gifted by UK will also be withdrawing from Ukraine, it is understood
