Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, aka "Putin's Special Operation"

[Voyager1]

Yohan please don't capitalize what I've decapitalized in your quotes of me because you're not quoting me accurately. Otherwise don't quote me at all

[Yohan]

Yohan please don't capitalize what I've decapitalized in your quotes of me because you're not quoting me accurately. Otherwise don't quote me at all

Sorry, but I do not really understand what you mean. Likely my spellcheck when writing my comments noticed a typing mistake within my comment before posting, this includes also quotes of course. Maybe I correct this. For sure I did not remove or change the content of your comments.
All words should be the same.

In which quote within my comment what was changed?

[Voyager1]

Yohan please don't capitalize what I've decapitalized in your quotes of me because you're not quoting me accurately. Otherwise don't quote me at all

Sorry, but I do not really understand what you mean. Likely my spellcheck when writing my comments noticed a typing mistake within my comment before posting, this includes also quotes of course. Maybe I correct this. For sure I did not remove or change the content of your comments.
All words should be the same.

In which quote within my comment what was changed?

You're talking about that red squiggly line under words that are misspelled or not properly capitalized. You still would have had to go in and made the manual correction as it does not automatically do it for you. You changed the lowercase p to uppercase. You know you did it and it's an infraction at the bare minimum you should receive a warning for. When you change someone's post in the slightest way you compromise the integrity of that post. Please do not do that, especially with my posts

[Yohan]

You're talking about that red squiggly line under words that are misspelled or not properly capitalized. You still would have had to go in and made the manual correction as it does not automatically do it for you. You changed the lowercase p to uppercase. You know you did it and it's an infraction at the bare minimum you should receive a warning for. When you change someone's post in the slightest way you compromise the integrity of that post. Please do not do that, especially with my posts

Not correct what you write, at least not with Windows11 with English/German dictionary.
No need to change the word manually by touching the keyboard.
Just go over with the mouse, in this case, I checked it now again, a small window will open and offers the correct writing, in this case it came from the German dictionary, mouse click and it is changed.

BTW, I am not aware of such a Happier Abroad forum rule that in such a case - correcting a misspelled word - the bare minimum is a warning from an administrator.

[Voyager1]

Winston has mentioned in the past not to change the poster's text in your quote of him. He has said it's a violation of forum rules. Mind you in your case it was not ill-intended. Still I prefer not anything be changed. There's a reason I put a lowercase p for him. he doesn't deserve the dignity of capitalizing his surname

[Yohan]

Winston has mentioned in the past not to change the poster's text in your quote of him. He has said it's a violation of forum rules. Mind you in your case it was not ill-intended. Still I prefer not anything be changed. There's a reason I put a lowercase p for him. he doesn't deserve the dignity of capitalizing his surname

I could edit it and changed it back.

[Yohan]

Hopefully the coming delivery will be of better quality than the former delivery of tanks from USA.
The next delivery is from Australia.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/m1- ... 14676.html

Fri, August 29, 2025
As we reported last October, Australia announced it would provide Ukraine with 49 M1s, a significant boost for Kyiv’s armored units, as they continue to face down Russia’s full-scale invasion. Because the tanks were originally sold to Australia by the United States, Washington had to approve the transfer to Ukraine.

The Australian Army was able to give up its M1A1 fleet because it is receiving 75 new M1A2 Abrams, in the highly capable SEPv3 variant. You can read more about Australia’s $2.5-billion M1A2 acquisition here.

The Australian variants provided to Ukraine “slightly differ from the baseline vehicles,” the Ukrainian Militarnyi media outlet reported.

“They have been upgraded to the M1A1 AIM SA version and received a number of regional modifications to meet customer requirements,” the outlet noted. “These vehicles have a new armor package without depleted uranium. The AIM SA electronics package includes a digital fire control system, thermal imaging and communications equipment better than that of the basic M1A1, as well as a satellite navigation system.”

[Voyager1]

Ukraine's capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack
https://www.aol.com/peace-efforts-limbo ... 58819.html

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

I wonder if John Adams of AFA is still going to hold his upcoming November tour in Kyiv this November. Did anyone go on the July / August tour he was supposed to have held? They are bombing right in the centre of Kyiv now. The British Council just got hit.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-new ... e-35806725

[Voyager1]

Russia has launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine last night.

Ukrainians woke up to the sounds of sirens and explosions after widespread Russian airstrikes.

However, not everyone was able to seek cover in time, and at least one person was killed and 24 were injured after an attack in the northern city of Zaporizhia, including three children, local officials said.

The attacks reportedly prompted NATO to gather its warplanes in Poland near the Ukrainian border.

The Warsaw armed forces operation command said in a statement: ‘In connection with another attack by the Russian Federation striking objects on the territory of Ukraine, Polish and allied aviation has begun operating in our airspace.’

It said that the operation commander ‘activated all available forces and resources at his disposal, on-duty fighter pairs were scrambled, and ground systems of air defense and radio-location detection reached maximum alert.’

Bombardment was reported in Zaporizhia, Pavlohrad, Dnipro, Chernihiv, Lutsk, and Cherkasy, with homes and shops reduced to smouldering rubble.

The ‘massive’ attack saw 537 drones and 45 missiles being unleashed on Ukraine.

The Ukrainian army said it destroyed 510 of the drones and 38 missiles.

Zaporizhia’s regional military administration chief, Ivan Fedorov, said: ‘Russian strikes destroyed private houses, damaged many facilities, including cafes, service stations and industrial enterprises.’

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military said it targeted two Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Syzran.

The Ukrainian attacks caused damage and fires at both sites, according to Russian authorities.

The latest escalation has cast doubts on any careful hopes for a resolution in the three-year Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday his officials want to sit down with US President Donald Trump and European leaders next week.

Zelensky accused Moscow of carrying out ‘massive attacks’ instead of preparing for a summit between Putin and him.

The Ukrainian leader said: ‘Russia once again shows its utter disregard for words,” he said, after almost 540 drones and 50 missiles were launched at Ukraine overnight.

‘This war won’t stop with political statements alone; real steps are needed. We expect action from the US, Europe, and the entire world.

‘The only way to reopen a window of opportunity for diplomacy is through tough measures against all those bankrolling the Russian army and effective sanctions against Moscow itself – banking and energy sanctions.’

Last night’s attacks come just days after at least 15 people were killed in bombardments on Kyiv.

Several buildings were razed to the ground, including a British Council office.

[Yohan]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tru ... 03670.html

The Trump administration has approved the sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles to Ukraine, providing a potentially powerful tool to Kyiv as it continues to face a relentless assault by Russia.

The announcement of the proposed $825 million sale Thursday comes as diplomatic efforts to end the war have yet to yield a result and following a deadly night of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

It was announced after President Donald Trump met this month with Russian President Vladimir Putin and separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Although the Trump administration has approved a number of sales of equipment to sustain existing weapons, this appears to be the first major arms sale of new weapons to Ukraine announced by the administration.

A source familiar said that if the sale is concluded as expected, the missiles – which have a range of 150-280 miles – could be delivered later this year.

It is unclear whether there will be restrictions on their use.

“Ukraine will use funding from Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway and Foreign Military Financing from the United States for this purchase,” the notice from the State Department said. “The ERAM is an example of working together with our NATO allies to develop a capable and scalable system capable of being delivered on a fast timeline.”

[Yohan]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/nor ... 14209.html

Full report link above

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised "a beautiful life" for the families of "martyrs" who perished fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, state media said on Saturday, praising the bereaved for the heroism of their sons and husbands.

Kim on Friday hosted the families of soldiers and expressed "grief at having failed to save the precious lives" of the fallen men who sacrificed their lives to defend the country's honour, KCNA state news agency reported.

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North Korea's state television showed Kim bowing deeply to family members who appeared overcome with emotion at the event

Next time better think about it before you send your young men as soldiers to Russia to fight against Ukraine.
What did he really expect what might be the result of such a stupid action?


https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10565089

Similar report about fallen North Korean soldiers also in the South Korean news. Link above.