MAGAworld started a rumor that CNN only interviewed Harris/Walz for 18 minutes (or network cut it down to 18 minutes).
Clearly not true. If someone says “reportedly,” look for the reporting! pic.twitter.com/PoidPfFRxt
— David Weigel (@daveweigel) August 30, 2024
Day: August 29, 2024
4/ The RU military command likely aims to achieve both tactical efforts before launching the more resource-intensive effort to seize Pokrovsk, although RU forces may begin urban combat in Pokrovsk regardless if progress stalls on these preparatory efforts. https://t.co/T6l1D9yasl pic.twitter.com/aMNy4bUTBQ
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) August 30, 2024
3/ Reported Russian advances into Selydove and toward Ukrainsk and Hirnyk likely aim to eliminate a relatively large Ukrainian salient on the southern edge of the wider Russian salient in the Pokrovsk direction that could threaten Russia’s offensive effort in the area. pic.twitter.com/W5lVsfrmCm
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) August 30, 2024
2/ Russian forces appear to be attempting to maintain their rate of advance along the Novohrodivka-Hrodivka line to quickly seize Myrnohrad and reach the outskirts of Pokrovsk. pic.twitter.com/EFeKUzmb0Q
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) August 30, 2024
NEW: Russian forces are currently pursuing two immediate tactical efforts as part of their ongoing offensive operation to seize Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast: 🧵(1/4)
1) a tactical effort along the Novohrodivka-Hrodivka line east of Pokrovsk to seize Myrnohrad and advance up to… pic.twitter.com/ZGkMrmRk2v
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) August 30, 2024
Throughout the entire month of August, the US 🇺🇸 has sent Ukraine 🇺🇦 two small military aid packages worth $125 million each. These aid packages consisted of artillery ammunition, anti-tank missiles, HMMWVs, and GMLRS
The aid on average in the past 4 months is the lowest ever…
— Ukraine Battle Map (@ukraine_map) August 29, 2024
“Russian LNG continues to flow into Europe at record levels. Two shipyards in France and Denmark provide key dry dock services to keep the Yamal LNG fleet maintained.” https://t.co/UoAchnNgxn
— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) August 29, 2024
In a new, official statement, the Army is defending its staff member who found herself in a confrontation with Trump campaign employees at Arlington National Cemetery: pic.twitter.com/mUUk8vwv6Z
— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) August 29, 2024
⚡️Putin to visit ICC member Mongolia next week.
The visit will mark Putin’s first trip to an ICC member country that has ratified the Rome Statute. The agreement calls on member nations to arrest Putin if he enters their territory.https://t.co/ALKPIHZf7U
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 29, 2024
The Israeli Defense Forces shooting of a @WFP vehicle in Gaza is a deeply troubling incident. Humanitarian workers are there to help innocent civilians, and Israel must ensure they are protected.
— Matthew Miller (@StateDeptSpox) August 30, 2024