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Russia attacked Malin railway station in Zhitomyr region with high-precision missiles; Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Bakhmut with high-precision missiles; Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Soledar with high-precision missiles; Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Nyrkovo with high-precision missiles; Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Berestovoe with high-precision missiles; On May 22, 230 AFU members were killed and 33 armored vehicles were destroyed by the Russian Armed Forces, according to the Russian MOD; Russian air defense systems shot down 13 Ukrainian drones near Chervonyi Yar, Chernobaevka, Mirnoe, Aleksandrovka in Kherson region, Yunokommunarovsk in the Donetsk region...

Five Turkish servicemen were killed during Operation Claw Lock in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish MOD; On May 24, the Iraqi security forces discovered an ammunition depot belonging to ISIS on the outskirts of Tuz Khurmato; On May 24, one PMU member was killed in ISIS ambush in the Hamin area.

Illustrative Image Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst With the globe potentially on the brink of a food crisis caused by the lack of wheat exports from Ukraine, the West is attempting to blame Russia for this situation whilst ignoring Kiev’s culpability. Frustratingly for the West though, it is Russia that holds the key in ensuring that the world is not gripped in a food crisis. With war waging in Ukraine and India suffering in a severe heatwave, the World Bank has warned that the world could face its biggest food crisis since the 1970’s because of grain shortages. The price of agricultural products is soaring as Ukraine cannot sow its fields to its maximum potential and Indian crops have been destroyed by...

The “Queen of Philippine Movies” Susan Roces has passed away at the age of 80. We offer our sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones. Let us pray for the eternal repose of her soul. Source: GMA

IT'S official. The Philippines has a new president and vice president. Congress proclaimed on Wednesday former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Davao City Sara Duterte-Carpio winners in the May 9 presidential and vice presidential races. Based on the final official tally, Marcos won the presidential race with 31,629,783 votes while Duterte-Carpio garnered 32,208,417 votes. This, after the Joint Canvassing Committee finished counting the votes at past 3 p.m. in what has been described as the fastest canvassing of votes for president and vice president in the country's history. Marcos, Duterte proclaimed President, VP

https://s2.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/video/24.05.2022_IMR_Ukraine.mp4 The Russian military and forces of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics continue the military operations in several directions in Ukraine. After the area near the town of Liman was secured, the Russian units began to storm the town. After massive artillery strikes on the AFU positions, the assault groups entered the town, advancing from the north-eastern direction. As of May 24, most of Liman has already been taken under control of the Russians. Ukrainian units have reportedly taken up positions on the south-western outskirts. Russian-led forces are advancing in several directions from Popasnaya. Assault groups are heading towards Bakhmut. Clashes...

Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Bakhmut with high-precision missiles; Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Soledar with high-precision missiles; Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Spornoe with high-precision missiles; Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Lyman with high-precision missiles; On May 23, 210 AFU members were killed and 31 armored vehicles were destroyed by the Russian Armed Forces, according to the Russian MOD; Russian air defense systems shot down 5 Ukrainian drones near Chernobaevka in Kherson Region, Dibrovnoe, Kamenka, Pitomnik and Malye Prokhody in Kharkiv region; Russian air defense systems shot down 4 Ukrainian Smerch multiple-launch rockets near Topolskoe, Semenovka...

On May 23, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke at the Primakov Gymnasium about Russia’s position towards the Western nations. According to the minister, the restoration of relations will depend solely on Western countries. Judging by a new format for relations, which would be proposed by Western countries, Russia would consider this issue. At this point, Russia will rely on its strength and cooperate with states that have proven their reliability. According to the minister, Western countries should calm down and recognize the existence of Russia. Lavrov also stressed that now Russia is trying by all means to decrease its economic dependence on Western countries. The inability to negotiate leads to a deadlock in relations and...

This is the newest update of the ‘U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map’ exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. click to see the full-size image Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air wing of 65 to 70 aircrafts. It’s composed of roughly 7,500 personnel, an aircraft carrier, at least one cruiser, a destroyer squadron of at least two destroyers and/or frigates. A carrier strike group also, on occasion, includes...

Illustrative Image Moscow and Ankara announced a new phase of negotiations on replacing the foreign brands that left Russia with the Turkish ones. The first phase of negotiations took place back in April 2022, the second was in mid-May, when the Turkish United Brands Association came to Russia. The Russian Federation hopes that Turkish brands will stay in Russia for a long time.Turkish companies that are not yet represented on the Russian market will be provided with all the necessary conditions for trade. The reason why foreign brands are leaving the Russian market following the sanctions imposed before and after the launch of the special operation in Ukraine. Over the past few months, mall traffic in Russia has dropped by 10%. Due...

As soon as the MSM forget about the COVID pandemic, the world was shaken by another disease – monkeypox. This type of smallpox is a rare viral infection that is similar to human smallpox. Compared to human smallpox, monkeypox has a milder form. Its counterparts had previously been detected in West and Central Africa. Similar cases were reported back in the 1970s in the Congo. Today, a new form of the virus is detected. Among the basic symptoms are fever, headache, and a skin rash on the face that spreads to other parts of the body. So far, cases of monkeypox have been confirmed by authorities in the United States, Canada, Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France, Italy, Sweden, Australia, Belgium and Germany. Around 80 confirmed cases...

Russian flag over Svetlodarsk The situation around the town of Liman is developing. On May 23, the Russian Army broke through a heavily fortified area of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and entered the town from the northern direction from the stronghold in the settlement of Stavki. Under the Russian pressure, AFU units leaved the northern and western parts of the town and crossed the railways located on the western outskirts. In the morning of May 24, Russian forces continued the advance to capture the city. Russian artillery hit positions of AFU units in the eastern and southern parts of the city. At the same time, street fighting reportedly continued in the urban areas in the center of Liman and its north. Some DPR and LPR sources...

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VIRAL: Dating guro di umano pinapasok sa car showroom sa Davao City dahil sa hitsura Nag-viral kamakailan sa social media ang kuwento ng isang retiradong guro na hindi umano pinapasok sa showroom ng isang car company dahil sa hitsura nito. Sa Facebook post ni Love Dorego, manager ng ibang car company, ikinuwento niyang pumunta sa kanila si "Tatay Manuel" matapos siyang hindi papasukin sa showroom ng isang car company sa Davao City. "Maybe because of his outward appearance, wearing very old and stained clothes, dilapidated and holed shoes, and a dirty mask. He walked into our showroom but we didn’t hesitate to let him in and entertained him," ani Dorego sa kaniyang post. Ipinakita ng staff nila Dorego ang mga naka-display na...

Currently (24th May 2022) PH does not have any monkeypox case. As for vaccines, US FDA already have an approved vaccine for monkeypox since 2019. Sources : Explainer: What to Know About Monkeypox FDA approves first live, non-replicating vaccine to prevent smallpox and monkeypox

While the advances by the warring sides were stopped in other regions, the area of Popasnaya became the main foothold for the advance of Russian-led forces in the Donbass region. The assault on Severodonetsk continues. Fighting reached the outskirts of the city. Russian-led forces established control and completely mopped up the Shchedrishchevo district. The AFU attempt to reinforce their positions from Lisichansk. They are transferring military equipment through the last bridge remaining between the two cities. The reinforcement of the AFU grouping in the Severodonetsk region is a very risky decision for the Ukrainian military command. Almost all the main roads leading to the cities have been cut off. Advancing form Popasnaya...

Google News MOSCOW ($1=60.03 Russian Rubles) — Russia’s armed forces have begun receiving anti-satellite blinding laser weapons, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said in mid-May. According to Borissov, the weapon has a range of up to 1,500 km and can target enemy satellites. The weapon is called PERESVET. Photo: Twitter Russia has tested the Peresvet secret laser weapon in Syria Kiselyov to Putin: ‘Launch Status-6 cobalt nuke bomb to UK’ Su-75 uses Su-57’s equipment. Rostec: Su-75 production began in 2027 Borisov talks about the principle of operation of the laser. PERESVET can dazzle reconnaissance satellites and reconnaissance satellite systems by deactivating their electronics using laser radiation as they fly into...

Russian forces claimed control over the Oskil pocket in the Izyum front; Russian forces claimed control over Novoselivka village near Gorlivka; Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue on the outskirts of Severodonetsk; Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in north of Lyman; Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Avdiivka; Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Mariinka.

As of May 22 , 2022, on the territory of the Donetsk People’s Republic , the DPR and LPR troops with the fire support of the Russian Armed Forces liberated and established full control over 216 settlements. In the Luhansk People’s Republic, the main military developments take place in the area of Popasnaya. Units of the LPR People’s Militia are developing an offensive on three directions from the Popasnaya area at once. There is progress in all directions. After the LPR control was established over Popasna, Russian and LPR troops launched an offensive in three directions: 1) to the west towards the town of Artemovsk (Bakhmut). Russian-led forces have recently taken control over the villages of Vyskriva, Tripolie, Novaya Kamenka...

160719-N-ZZ999-112. PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) USS Coronado (LCS 4), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, launches the first over-the-horizon missile engagement using a Harpoon Block 1C missile. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Bryce Hadley/Released) The Russian military will take “preventive measures” if the US attempted to supply anti-ship missiles to Ukraine, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on May 20. Peskov was commenting on a recent report by Reuters, which revealed that the US is working to supply Kiev forces with advanced anti-ship missiles. Reuters has quoted three US government officials and two congressional sources as saying that Washington was working to directly handover anti-ship missiles...

On May 22, an agent of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) was eliminated in a special operation by Russian forces in Kherson oblast. According to Russia’s REN TV, who released footage of the special operation, the agent provided the SBU with information on the locations of Russian forces in Kherson and was also planning to carry out attacks in the oblast. The SBU agent resisted arrest and opened fire at Russian forces from a AK-47-type assault ri fle. He was reportedly gunned down while attempting to target the forces with an F-1 defensive hand grenade. Upon searching the agent’s hideout, Russian forces uncovered a Soviet-made 9K38 Igla man-portable air-defense system (MANPADs). The missile was stolen by the agent from a nearby...

The Russian military continues to captured recently-supplied, Wester-made weapons from Kiev forces in the Donbass region. On May 20, Russian sources shared photos showing some advanced Western-made weapons which were captured from Kiev forces during a recent battle on a frontline near the city of Izium. The captured weapons included: Three US-made FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile along with a Command Launch Unit (CLU). Kiev forces have so far received more than 5,000 Javelin missiles and at least 377 CLUs for the system from the US, the UK, France and Estonia. Five German-made MATADOR anti-tank weapons. Kiev forces have so far received more than 5,100 MATADOR weapons from Germany. Two Swedish-made AT4 recoilless anti-tank...

On May 20, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 6 times: 3 – in Idlib province, 1 – in Latakia province; On May 20, the Israeli regime attacked Damascus with several missiles. Three SAA soldiers were killed; On May 20, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Tal Tamar; On May 20, several SDF members reportedly were killed and wounded by an IED attack north of Deir Ezzor.

Written by Eric Zuesse Whereas numerous instances of U.S. war-crimes have been documented in some news-reports well enough to be successfully prosecuted in international war-crimes tribunals (but the U.N.-authorized agency the International Criminal Court cannot prosecute U.S. war-crimes but only war-crimes by third-world countries’ leaders), such well-evidenced instances by Russia are far rarer. However, on May 19th the New York Times presented precisely such an instance, under the headline “New Evidence Shows How Russian Soldiers Executed Men in Bucha”. Local security-cameras there recorded the frog-marching to their death of nine Ukrainian men who weren’t in Ukraine’s official armed forces but who had become armed to fight against...

DM-31 anti-tank-mines at the “Day of the Bundeswehr 2018” in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. 9 June 2018. By Wikimedia user Eigenes Werk (HH58). Germany has reportedly supplied Kiev forces with thousands of anti-tank mines on the hopes of slowing down the advance of the Russian military in Ukraine. In a report released on May 17, Der Spiegel revealed that Germany sent 1,600 DM-12 PARM and 3,000 DM-31 anti-tank mines to Ukraine over the last few weeks. The German-made DM-12 off-route anti-tank mine, which is mounted on a small tripod, fires a fin stabilized rocket with an effective range of 2 to 40 meters and the ability to penetrate 600 millimeters of armour. The mine incorporates an arming delay of five minutes. It can be detonated either by...

A destroyed military vehicle of Kyiv’s forces The days of May 20 and May 21 gave an important lesson to NATO and MSM war propagandists. Regardless your media successes and the dominance of MSM narratives on the international scene, the reality will always prevail. The Ukrainian leadership and its foreign backers still try to paint that the collapse of the defense of the surrounded grouping of Kyiv’s forces (mainly consisting of various radicals) in Mariupol as some kind of ‘victory’. However, the reality is clear. As of May 21, over 4,500 members of Kyiv’s forces have surrounded in Mariupol. Over 2,400 of them, including members of the infamous neo-Nazi formation ‘Azov’, did this in the Azovstal plant area. Around 1,700 others...

Israeli AccuLAR-160 mm precision-guided artillery rocket. By Wikimedia user Ronite The death toll from the May 20 Israeli attack on Syria, which targeted the southern outskirts of the capital Damascus, has reportedly risen to four. Initially, a Syrian military official said that the attack claimed the lives of three service members, who were identified as Cpt. Ayham Shaaban, Lt. Yasser Al-Aduj and Lt. Ghadeer Alia. All three were reportedly air defense operators. According to the official, the attack was carried out with ground-to-ground missiles from the direction of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. On May 21 morning, Omar al-Shiekh, one of the directors of the shipping department in Damascus International Airport, succumbed to...

The Kiev’s military sources have shared a video showing a column of Russian military equipment burning. According to the reports from the spot, the column was hit near the village of Kamyshevakha. Judging by the smoke seen on the video, the column was transporting military equipment or fuel and it was used for military supplies in the rears. At least 7 units of Russian military equipment were destroyed. Fierce clashes have been going on in the Kamyshevakha area for several days. At night, several Bayraktar TB2 UAV were reportedly spotted over this area of the Donbass front lined. They were likely deployed for reconnaissance and adjusting artillery fire.

While Ukrainian militants continue to surrender in the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, the Russian-led forces continue to advance on the main front lines in the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics. In the Kharkiv region, Russian units are fighting for the buffer zone along the Russian border and for full control of the left bank of the Seversky Donets River in the area of Stary Saltov. No significant advances of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been recently reported. The Russian Armed Forces launched a counter offensive on the village of Ternovaya. Fighting continues in the area of Staritsa. Ukrainian units are strengthening their positions in the area of Cossack Lopan and Stary Saltov. To the south, the front lines remain unchanged...

On May 20, the Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that all the Ukrainian militants surrendered from the territory of the Azovstal Metallurgical plant in Mariupol.

Russian troops continue to carry out precise strikes on military facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including warehouses, fuel depots and strategic railway tracks. Since the beginning of the Russian military operation, the Ukrainian military has used civilian infrastructure for military purposes. After a direct strike on the military bases of the AFU throughout Ukraine, many military bases and depots were organized in various civilian facilities. As soon as these places are discovered and destroyed by Russian missiles, Kiev officials use videos of the attacks as another fake proof of Russia’s inhumane warfare. The use of civilian facilities for storing weapons only helps the Ukrainian military in the media, but does not protect...