Harmon Rabb

This is just getting sad.

Do we know when this video was filmed? I have heard some claim that this was filmed before the attack. I don't think I heard him directly mention the attack in this video. I'm not arguing that he is dead or alive, I just want to try getting all the facts straight here.

As a DCS player I love this video. Ukrainian pilots using DCS to familiarize themselves with the F-16. If this is not a testament to the quality of the F-16 module for DCS I don't know what is. Highly recommend trying that module by the way.

This image is all over my Twitter feed. Looking forward to some info.

Thirst for life. Story of a special ops soldier who fell from a boat and spent 14 hours floating in the open sea (Pravda.com.ua) Just quoting this post again because I read an incredible story of survival from a Ukrainian who involved in this operation. Definitely worth a read if you have some time.

Neat. Nice to see these two posing for a picture together. Could not resist stealing this meme.

My condolences to the RAF for losing that crewed Storm Shadow missile over Ukraine.

Speaking of Canadian politics and the war I'm reminded of this story. When the Canadian Prime Minister just told Putin to his face that he needs to get out from Ukraine, at the G20 summit in Australia. Hard to believe this was almost 10 years ago back in 2014 when the annexation of Crimea happened. World leaders take Putin to task over Ukraine at G20 in Australia (CNN)

Honestly never even heard of this vehicle before. But one thing that I know is that Italians are known for making great vehicles. Interestingly enough according to Wikipedia the sources the AFU received this Light Multirole Vehicle from were Italy, Belgium and the Russian military even generously donated.

Never heard of that band before, but I really enjoyed that song, thanks for sharing. When I saw the image I immediately thought of some 80s heavy metal music. Apparently the pilot in the image is this handsome gentlemen named Vadym Voroshylov with the call sign Karaya. Who holds the rank of Major in the Ukrainian Air Force. I don't have an Instagram account so I can't confirm any of this, I would like to hear what our local expert, @Haiduk on all things AFU has to say about this

Has the potential of becoming an iconic photograph of this war. Showcasing the bravery of individual members of the AFU, back when much of the world already wrote them off as having no chance of defending their country.

Looks like the AFU are as excited to unleash these bad boys on the battlefield, as we are to see how they perform. Just thought the tank buffs here would enjoy this meme from the Ukrainian MoD. I love their sense of humor.

From what I remember in the original painting the Cossacks were writing a letter to the Sultan. Guessing they are writing a letter to Tsar khuylo in this one. I'm not an art historian but this is the painting I most associate with Ukraine.

Exclusive Interview With Ukraine’s Spy Boss From His DC Hotel Room Budanov was interviewed during his trip to D.C.

Translated using Google Translate. Source: Radio Prague International

U.S. will send Ukraine ATACMS long-range missiles for the first time (NBCNews)

U.S. close to providing Ukraine with long-range cluster missiles (The Washington Post)

To lighten thing up around here. Looks like our favorite stone faced intel guy made his way to D.C.

I would not categorize all the material aid that Poland sent to Ukraine as junk. Poland was also one of the first countries to offer to send fighter aircraft...Opening the doors to the F-16s that we are all waiting for day and night. Anyways, when I made my comment I was not just talking about military aid, I was also talking about actions like accepting over a million and a half Ukrainians as refugees. I know other countries also took Ukrainian refugees but Poland took a large number for a country of its size. I remember hearing Ukrainian soldiers saying that they will forever be grateful to Poland knowing that their family is safe in Poland when they are fighting the Russian invaders. When I made the comment that relations between Poland and Ukraine have improved greatly since the war started, I did not know it would be this controversial around here. If it is so divisive maybe we should just move on to talking about the progress of the AFU on the battlefield.

Was about to ask you for a source but just did a Google search instead. Lara has been a good source before. Sounds good.

Speaking of the wonderful world of politics. I'm going to have to promote Jake Broe Again. He does a good job of explaining how important this week is for Ukraine on the political front. Not so much directed at anyone here because I know the regulars on this topic are much more politically astute than the average man on the street (or these days Twitter). More maybe lurkers who want some more information. TL:DW: Jake predicts that the US Congress will approve the security assistance package.

Zelenskyy in Washington.

Thanks for the details. I would like to think that maintaining unity would be more important than any trade dispute during a war as brutal as this. Then again I'm not a European farmer. My grandfather had a farm so I think I can understand how important this issue is to both Polish and Ukrainian farmers. Here's hoping the situation gets a little better this November.

MAKS 23 is quickly becoming one of my favorite people to follow on Twitter. Great kid.