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The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

⚡️Ukraine’s Special Forces report killing 12 North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast. Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces reported on Dec. 19 that they had killed 12 North Korean soldiers and injured 20, preventing their advance in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-special-forces-report-killing-12-north-korean-soldiers-in-kursk-oblast/

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[2024/12/19 19:43]

Ukraine’s Special Forces report killing 12 North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces reported on Dec. 19 that they had killed 12 North Korean soldiers and injured 20 others, preventing their advance in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

^{Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)}

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

⚡️5 killed, 7 injured in fire at detention facility housing war deserters in Russia’s Sakha Republic. Five people have been killed and a further seven injured in a fire at a detention center in the city of Yakutsk, which houses Russian soldiers who deserted their units during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian officials reported. https://kyivindependent.com/5-killed-7-injured-in-fire-at-detention-facility-housing-war-deserters-in-russias-sakha-republic/

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[2024/12/20 02:12]

5 killed, 7 injured in fire at detention facility housing war deserters in Russia's Sakha Republic

Five people have been killed and a further seven injured in a fire at a detention center in the city of Yakutsk, which houses Russian soldiers who deserted their units during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian officials reported.

^{Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)}

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

A few days into assault operations, North Korean troops have helped Moscow slowly gain ground in the partially Ukrainian-occupied region in southwest Russia. https://kyivindependent.com/north-korean-troops-especially-vulnerable-to-drones-but-gaining-ground-in-kursk-oblast-experts-say/

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[2024/12/19 19:39]

North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast boost Russia's manpower, despite vulnerabilities

North Korean troops fighting in Kursk Oblast are especially vulnerable to drones but still managed to help Moscow advance a few kilometers in the partially Ukrainian-occupied region in southwest Russia, according to Western military experts analyzing…

^{Asami Terajima (The Kyiv Independent)}

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

A Moscow court ruled on Dec. 19 to place the suspect in the killing of General Igor Kirillov in pre-trial detention for two months. Kirillov was killed in Moscow on Dec. 17, with a bomb attached to a scooter. https://kyivindependent.com/russian-court-orders-two-month-detention-for-suspect-in-general-kirillov-assassination/

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[2024/12/20 00:38]

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

A government agency with a massive war chest for drone buying recently changed hands, giving rise to talk of a power struggle between two of the officials closest to President Volodymyr Zelensky. https://kyivindependent.com/a-shake-up-in-ukraines-drone-buying-alarms-corruption-watchdogs/

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[2024/12/19 16:45]

A shake-up in Ukraine’s drone buying alarms corruption watchdogs

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers discreetly dethroned the former czar of drone purchases — Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov — as the result of a one-sided power struggle from the Head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, alleg…

^{Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)}

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

Donald Trump has made no public comments about the Ukrainian F-16 fleet, but his expected intent to reduce support for Kyiv and get his country “out” of the war poses a question: what will become of Ukraine’s U.S.-made jets if Washington withdraws? https://kyivindependent.com/can-ukraine-sustain-its-f-16-fleet-if-trump-halts-us-aid/

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[2024/12/19 21:10]

Can Ukraine sustain its F-16 fleet if Trump halts US aid?

As the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden rushes to provide last-minute aid to Ukraine before Donald Trump takes office in January, the State Department has recently announced a $266 million maintenance sales package for Ukraine'…

^{Khrystyna Zhevlakova (The Kyiv Independent)}

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

⚡️Belarus sentences 2 Belarusians, Ukrainian to 11-25 years for alleged terrorism. Two Belarusians and one Ukrainian were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 11 to 25 years by Belarusian authorities for their alleged involvement in preparing terrorist acts, the Viasna Human Rights Center reported. https://kyivindependent.com/6-belarusian-ukrainian-activists-sentenced-to-up-to-25-years-in-belarus-for-alleged-terrorism/

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[2024/12/19 20:23]

Belarus sentences 2 Belarusians, Ukrainian to 11-25 years for alleged terrorism

Two Belarusians and one Ukrainian were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 11 to 25 years by Belarusian authorities for their alleged involvement in preparing terrorist acts, the Viasna Human Rights Center reported on Dec. 19.

^{Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)}

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

⚡️Ukraine won’t extend Russian gas transit, Zelensky confirms. “We will not engage in extending the transit of Russian gas. We will not give (Russia) the opportunity to earn additional billions on our blood,” Zelensky said. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wont-extend-russian-gas-transit-zelensky-confirms/

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[2024/12/19 18:56]

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

⚡️Denmark allocates $292 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defense, minister says. The announcement comes amid intensified Russian attacks against Ukraine, including one of the largest aerial strikes on Dec. 13, which targeted Ukraine’s energy system. https://kyivindependent.com/denmark-allocates-292-million-to-bolster-ukraines-air-defense/

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[2024/12/19 17:15]

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

Despite lowering the draft age to 25, news emerged in mid-October that U.S. lawmakers were pressuring Kyiv to further lower the draft age and start mobilizing its 18-25-year-olds. https://kyivindependent.com/as-us-pushes-for-ukraine-to-lower-draft-age-why-wont-ukraine-conscript-younger-men/

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[2024/12/19 16:44]

As US pushes Kyiv to lower draft age, why won’t Ukraine conscript younger men?

One thing stands out when looking at Ukraine’s Armed Forces — it is made up predominantly of older men. Ukraine has never publicly released information about the age of its troops, but the average age is reportedly around 43 years old.

^{Elsa Court (The Kyiv Independent)}

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

⚡️Fire, casualties reported in Kyiv amid Russian missile attack. Russia launched a series of missile attacks towards Kyiv on the morning of Dec. 20. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that multiple cars were on fire in the Holosiivskyi district of the city due to falling debris from a missile. At least one person was injured as a result of the attack. https://kyivindependent.com/explosions-reported-in-kyiv-amid-russian-missile-attack/

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[2024/12/20 05:38]

The Kyiv Independent 4 days ago • pleroma (AP)

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 20, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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[2024/12/20 05:32]

Russian Opposition 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

The U.S. Congress has rejected a new bill to extend government funding. One day remains before the government shutdown ends https://meduza.io/news/2024/12/20/kongress-ssha-otklonil-novyy-zakonoproekt-po-prodleniyu-gosudarstvennogo-finansirovaniya-do-priostanovki-raboty-pravitelstva-ostalsya-odin-den

Конгресс США отклонил новый законопроект по продлению государственного финансирования. До приостановки работы правительства остался один день

Палата представителей в конгрессе США отклонила законопроект по продлению государственного финансирования, предложенный спикером республиканцев Майком Джонсоном.

^Meduza

Sacred Calendar of SubG Saints 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

The Sacred Calendar of Subgenius Saints

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The Register 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

Rocks from Chinese Moon mission suggest Luna's history needs revision

Meanwhile, NASA signs off on Artemis software upgrade Chinese scientists think it's time to rewrite the Moon's history after analyzing samples from returned to Earth by the Chang'e 6 mission.…
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Rocks from Chinese Moon mission suggest Luna's history needs revision

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Lake Michigan! Live! 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

Current* conditions near Muskegon, MI:

View of Muskegon Channel piers jutting out into Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2024-12-20 05:20:01 UTC (about 13 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Muskegon: 27.18 F | -2.68 C // Precip: snow // Wind: E at 9.216 mph | 14.83 kph // Humidity: 93%

Liverpool Echo Sport 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

Arne Slot gets new major boost as Liverpool shown what they've been missing
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/arne-slot-gets-new-major-30621924
Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals as a side filled with fringe players beat Southampton 2-1 #LFC #YNWA #LiverpoolFC

Slot gets new major boost as Liverpool shown what they've been missing

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Shiba Every Hour 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

Lake Michigan! Live! 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

Current* conditions near Muskegon, MI:

Wide view of Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon with a beach house in the foreground. // Image captured at: 2024-12-20 04:51:01 UTC (about 14 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Muskegon: 27.41 F | -2.55 C // Precip: snow // Wind: E at 9.216 mph | 14.83 kph // Humidity: 93%

Climate crisis | The Guardian 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

‘We’re gobsmacked’: climate groups angered by Labor’s ‘no new coalmines’ claim https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/20/gobsmacked-climate-groups-angered-by-labors-no-new-coalmines-claim-ntwnfb #TanyaPlibersek #Climatecrisis #Australianews #Environment #Queensland #Mining #Energy #Coal

‘We’re gobsmacked’: climate groups angered by Labor’s ‘no new coalmines’ claim

Campaigners say Queensland mine given go-ahead this week is a new development, not an extension of an existing mine

^{Graham Readfearn (The Guardian)}

#climatecrisis #environment #mining #energy #Coal #queensland #australianews #tanyaplibersek

Lake Michigan! Live! 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

Current* conditions near Traverse City, MI:

View of the Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College. // Image captured at: 2024-12-20 04:30:18 UTC (about 2 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Traverse City: 24.08 F | -4.40 C // Precip: snow // Wind: ENE at 3.444 mph | 5.54 kph // Humidity: 84%

Shiba Every Hour 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

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Lake Michigan! Live! 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

Current* conditions near Sheboygan, WI:

Rotating view of Harbor Center Marina along Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2024-12-20 04:03:06 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Sheboygan: 32.48 F | .27 C // Precip: snow // Wind: E at 4.608 mph | 7.41 kph // Humidity: 92%

Surrender Index 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

DEN decided to punt to LAC from the DEN 49 on 4th & 6 with 4:35 remaining in the 4th while losing 24 to 27.

With a Surrender Index of 25.73, this punt ranks at the 97th percentile of cowardly punts of the 2024 season, and the 97th percentile of all punts since 1999.

Surrender Index 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

DEN decided to punt to LAC from the 50 on 4th & 8 with 9:55 remaining in the 4th while losing 24 to 27.

With a Surrender Index of 11.41, this punt ranks at the 94th percentile of cowardly punts of the 2024 season, and the 93rd percentile of all punts since 1999.

The Register 4 days ago • mastodon (AP)

Infosec experts divided on AI's potential to assist red teams

Yes, LLMs can do the heavy lifting. But good luck getting one to give evidence CANALYS FORUMS APAC Generative AI is being enthusiastically adopted in almost every field, but infosec experts are divided on whether it is truly helpful for red team raiders who test enterprise systems.…
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https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/12/20/gen_ai_red_teaming/

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