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🇷🇺 Two Su-57 have launched cruise missiles against Ukraine
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🇷🇸🇷🇺 Serbian Army Chief of Staff Milan Mojsilović says that the country had to cancel several orders of Russian weapons. Getting them at the moment would be nearly impossible.
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Just a cool shot of some planes on a lake in Wisconsin
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Imagine showing this to the Wright Brothers. I think their heads would explode.
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The pilots of the super scoopers are some of the most badass guys. The skill to collect water in a moving aircraft from the ocean is insane.
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🇩🇪🇺🇦 Germany also purchased 30 M-84A4 tanks from Croatia for Ukraine.
These tanks are T-72 but with better optics and most importantly, a better 1100hp diesel engine.
🇸🇪🇩🇪 Sweden ordered 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks and will modernize 66 Strv 122.
The Leopard 2A8 will be called Strv 123b. Meanwhile, the Strv 122 will receive better thermal sights and the longer l/55 gun. They will be named Strv.123a
Happy Birthday Baron von Ungern-Sternberg
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Just wanted to share my mini cannon that fires a .50 caliber round ball. A full sized one is definitely coming in the future
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The Hawk Tuah coin is a better investment than the Lira.
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🇺🇸 How unauthentic should a video be?
Trumps son:
Iraqi sources revealed that Baghdad has decided to postpone the withdrawal of US forces, originally planned for September 2025, by at least three years due to evolving regional security dynamics.
The decision was conveyed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during his recent visit to Tehran, according to a report by Al-Ain al-Akhbariya.
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🇺🇦 In the last 24 hours, Ukrainian forces destroyed 2 Buk 3 launchers in the South
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In 1760, the Battle of Barari Ghat marked a significant confrontation between the Afghan forces, led by Ahmad Shah Durrani, and the Maratha Empire, commanded by Sadashivrao Bhau. This battle took place near the village of Barari Ghat, close to the city of Patna in present-day Bihar, India.
The Afghans, aiming to curb the expanding influence of the Marathas in North India, launched a surprise attack on the Maratha forces. The exact number of troops on each side is not precisely documented in historical records, but it is generally estimated that the Marathas fielded around 40,000 to 50,000 men, while the Afghans had a slightly larger force, possibly numbering around 60,000.
The battle was fierce, with the Afghans using their knowledge of the terrain to their advantage. They managed to ambush the Maratha army while it was crossing the Barari Ghat, a narrow pass where maneuverability was limited. The Marathas, caught off guard, suffered heavy casualties. Historical accounts suggest that the Maratha losses were significant, with estimates varying from around 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers killed or wounded. Afghan casualties were also considerable but less severe, with estimates around 5,000 to 7,000.
The aftermath of the Battle of Barari Ghat had profound effects on the Maratha campaign in the north. The defeat weakened the Maratha position in the region, causing a delay in their plans to consolidate power in North India. The morale of the Maratha troops was significantly affected, and their supply lines were disrupted, which led to further strategic disadvantages in subsequent engagements. For the Afghans, this victory was a morale booster and helped to solidify their control over regions that they considered part of their sphere of influence. It also allowed Ahmad Shah Durrani to maintain his ambitions against the Marathas, setting the stage for further conflicts like the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761.
In 1493, during his second voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus and his crew encountered manatees off the coast of what is now known as the Dominican Republic. Mistaking these gentle sea creatures for mermaids, Columbus noted in his journal that they were "not half as beautiful as they are painted," expressing his disappointment in their appearance compared to the mythical depictions of mermaids he was familiar with. This observation reflects the blend of wonder and disillusionment that characterized much of the early European exploration of the Americas.
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🇮🇷🇦🇲🇦🇿⚡- "Iran is preparing to deploy troops to Armenia to secure its northern borders," - Caliber, Azerbaijani outlet.
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It's the last F20 in the world and on display at the Science Center in LA
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The Stapler Cup is a competition for European—mostly German—forklift operators. It all goes down like a televised game show, with various competitions, prizes, the works. When I think about it, it makes sense that there is such a championship. Who doesn’t like to see absolute masters of their craft doing what they do best?
The Stapler Cup has recently been all over social media, but it’s been around since 1992. It really started picking up steam in 2005, though, and it’s been held every year since its inception except in 2020.
The January Uprising began in Poland on January 22, 1863, when insurgents launched a coordinated attack against Russian forces. This uprising was an attempt to reclaim Polish independence from Russian control, which had intensified after the partitions of Poland.
The conflict lasted for over a year, extending into the spring of 1864. The exact duration is often cited as from January 1863 until the last significant fighting in April 1864, with some sporadic resistance continuing even after that.
In terms of casualties, exact figures are hard to pinpoint due to the chaotic nature of the conflict, but it's estimated that tens of thousands died. Estimates suggest that between 20,000 to 30,000 Poles, including both combatants and civilians, lost their lives, with many more wounded or imprisoned. On the Russian side, losses were also significant, though less well-documented, with perhaps up to 10,000 soldiers killed or wounded.
The aftermath of the January Uprising was harsh for Poland. The Tsarist government implemented severe repressive measures, including banning the Polish language from public use, confiscating estates from participants and their families, and deporting thousands to Siberia. These actions were part of a broader Russification policy aimed at eradicating Polish national identity.
Let's play bingo. What are your craziest predictions for the year 2025?
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An Akhmat fighter was filming content for yet another TikTok but lost control and fell into a manhole.
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🇷🇺 Russian drone with a bbq.
We now have a full circle
Caesar crossed the Rubicon, unleashing the Civil War between him and Pompey (Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus), on this day in 49 BC
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🇺🇸🇬🇧 The US and Britain are currently striking Huthi targets in Yemen. In total, 12 strikes have been reportedly.
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🇹🇷 Turkish mfa reacted to the Sdf proposal of sending French forces to the Turkish border in order to ensure peace:
"Small European countries gain nothing from speaking under America’s umbrella. Let’s see them operate in the region without the U.S.," - Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister, responding to SDF's proposal of having French troops along the Syrian-Turkish border."
Small nations" with a gdp 3 times as high as yours plus a stable currency
I wondered why we don't see many anti-fragmentation masks in Ukraine. Turns out they dont work and cannot protect your face from fragments. Even most fragment grenades will go through it like nothing.
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🇷🇺 Putin is ready to meet Trump without conditions - Peskov
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In 1812, the region of Swedish Pomerania, which was under Swedish control but located in what is now northeastern Germany, was seized by Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. This event occurred in January of that year when French troops, acting on Napoleon's orders, occupied the territory. The occupation was part of Napoleon's broader strategy to secure his empire's northern flank as he prepared for his disastrous invasion of Russia later that year.
Following the occupation, Swedish Pomerania was annexed to the French-controlled Kingdom of Westphalia, ruled by Napoleon's brother, Jerome Bonaparte. This annexation was formalized by the Treaty of Paris in January 1812, which effectively stripped Sweden of its last continental possession in Germany.
The aftermath of this seizure was significant. The loss of Swedish Pomerania was a blow to Sweden, which had been allied with France until this point but began to shift its diplomatic stance. This shift was catalyzed by the annexation, leading Sweden to eventually join the Sixth Coalition against Napoleon in 1813. The territory remained under French control until the defeat of Napoleon, after which, at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Swedish Pomerania was not returned to Sweden but instead handed over to Prussia, marking the end of Swedish influence in the region. This transfer solidified Prussian control over the area, integrating it into what would later become part of a unified Germany.
In 1570, Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, commonly known as Ivan the Terrible, conducted a brutal massacre in the city of Novgorod. This event took place over several weeks starting from January 2 through February of that year. Ivan, suspecting the city's elite and populace of treason, betrayal, and plotting against his rule, decided to take drastic measures to quell what he perceived as dissent and to reinforce his authority. His suspicion was partly fueled by the ongoing Livonian War, which strained his resources and led him to believe that Novgorod might have been considering an alliance with his Lithuanian enemies.
Ivan the Terrible, leading his personal guard known as the Oprichniki, entered Novgorod with the intent to punish its citizens. His campaign of terror involved indiscriminate killing, torture, and looting, targeting not only the nobility but also merchants, clergy, and ordinary citizens. Estimates of the death toll range between 1,000 to 2,000, though some accounts suggest even higher numbers. The Oprichniki, dressed in black and riding black horses, became symbols of death and destruction during this period.
The massacre was part of Ivan's broader policy of terror known as the oprichnina, where he sought to centralize power and eliminate potential threats to his rule. The exact days within January and February when the killings were most intense are not precisely documented, but the operation was thorough and lasted until Ivan felt the city had been sufficiently purged. This event left Novgorod severely depopulated and economically devastated, serving as a stark reminder of Ivan's ruthless approach to ruling and his paranoia about conspiracies against him.
One person has been taken into custody in connection to the Kenneth Fire, which broke out Thursday in the West Hollywood Hills, Calif., according to reports.
LAPD has taken a person into custody for arson and Victory Trailhead, where the devastating fire broke out, is now being treated as a crime scene, Brian Entin of NewsNation wrote on X.