🇺🇸 🇷🇺 #UnitedStates State Department Issues Terrorism Alert in #Moscow:
The United States State Department has issued an urgent security alert warning that the American Embassy in #Russia is monitoring potential terrorist attacks in Moscow over the coming days.
They have advised all U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings. Russia is currently classified at a level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory by the State Department.
According to the advisory statement: “The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours.”
https://theatlasnews.co/brief/2024/03/07/us-state-department-issues-terrorism-alert-in-moscow/
https://ru.usembassy.gov/security-alert-avoid-large-gatherings-over-the-next-48-hours/
The United States State Department has issued an urgent security alert warning that the American Embassy in #Russia is monitoring potential terrorist attacks in Moscow over the coming days.
They have advised all U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings. Russia is currently classified at a level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory by the State Department.
According to the advisory statement: “The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours.”
https://theatlasnews.co/brief/2024/03/07/us-state-department-issues-terrorism-alert-in-moscow/
https://ru.usembassy.gov/security-alert-avoid-large-gatherings-over-the-next-48-hours/
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Russia
Security Alert: Avoid Large Gatherings over the Next 48 Hours
Location: Moscow, Russia The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts,
🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Freedom of #Russia Legion, Siberian Battalion Claim Raids into Russia’s #Belgorod and #Kursk: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/12/freedom-of-russia-legion-siberian-battalion-claim-raids-into-russias-belgorod-and-kursk/
The ethnic-Russian paramilitary units Freedom of Russia Legion and Siberian Battalion, which serve under the Ukrainian Foreign Legion, have claimed responsibility for a series of raids launched into border areas of Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts.
So far, the groups have claimed that some areas along the border are under their control, while the Russian media and officials have claimed that their attacks have been repelled. Footage shows substantial vehicle losses.
The ethnic-Russian paramilitary units Freedom of Russia Legion and Siberian Battalion, which serve under the Ukrainian Foreign Legion, have claimed responsibility for a series of raids launched into border areas of Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts.
So far, the groups have claimed that some areas along the border are under their control, while the Russian media and officials have claimed that their attacks have been repelled. Footage shows substantial vehicle losses.
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Freedom of Russia Legion, Siberian Battalion Claim Raids into Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk | Atlas News
🇳🇪 🇺🇸 🇷🇺 #Niger Cuts Military Ties with #UnitedStates:
On Saturday, Niger’s military junta announced it would immediately sever military cooperation with the UnitedStates and ordered the removal of #American forces stationed in the country for counter-terrorism operations, signaling another shift away from western powers as the junta seeks greater support from #Russia.
A Nigerien military spokesman, Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, announced during a press conference on March 17th his country’s intention to cut military ties with the United States with ‘immediate effect.’ In a televised address, Abdramane stated that the U.S. delegation failed to follow diplomatic protocol and did not inform the Nigerien government of its agenda: “The Nigerien government, taking into account the aspirations and interests of its people, decides in any case to denounce with immediate effect the agreement relating to the status of U.S. military personnel and civilian employees of the US Department of Defense on the territory of the Republic of Niger. A diplomatic correspondence will be addressed to the US party to this effect.” “Also, the government of Niger forcefully denounces the condescending attitude accompanied by the threat of retaliation from the head of the American delegation towards the Nigerien government and people,” said Abdramane.
The announcement comes just days after AFRICOM Commander Michael Langley and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee visited Junta leadership.
Despite the decision, AFRICOM confirmed to Stars and Stripes that American forces are still in country, largely located at the Air Base 201 near Agadez, which has been a hub for counter-terrorism drone operations in the Sahel, which has been a growing hotbed for jihadism in recent years.
Following a coup led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, which deposed Niger’s elected President Mohamed Bazoum in July 2023, the U.S. military, which previously had around 1,100 personnel in the country, reduced its force to an estimated 648. These remaining forces were concentrated Airbase 201, which cost around $100 million to build, although operations were significantly reduced after Tchiani took power. Both MQ-9 Reaper armed drones and C-17 Globemaster III transport planes operate out of the airbase.
Since taking power during a coup in July 2023, the junta has ended military cooperation with #France as junta officials continue to meet with Russia for greater military and economic cooperation. Via theatlasnews.co
On Saturday, Niger’s military junta announced it would immediately sever military cooperation with the UnitedStates and ordered the removal of #American forces stationed in the country for counter-terrorism operations, signaling another shift away from western powers as the junta seeks greater support from #Russia.
A Nigerien military spokesman, Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, announced during a press conference on March 17th his country’s intention to cut military ties with the United States with ‘immediate effect.’ In a televised address, Abdramane stated that the U.S. delegation failed to follow diplomatic protocol and did not inform the Nigerien government of its agenda: “The Nigerien government, taking into account the aspirations and interests of its people, decides in any case to denounce with immediate effect the agreement relating to the status of U.S. military personnel and civilian employees of the US Department of Defense on the territory of the Republic of Niger. A diplomatic correspondence will be addressed to the US party to this effect.” “Also, the government of Niger forcefully denounces the condescending attitude accompanied by the threat of retaliation from the head of the American delegation towards the Nigerien government and people,” said Abdramane.
The announcement comes just days after AFRICOM Commander Michael Langley and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee visited Junta leadership.
Despite the decision, AFRICOM confirmed to Stars and Stripes that American forces are still in country, largely located at the Air Base 201 near Agadez, which has been a hub for counter-terrorism drone operations in the Sahel, which has been a growing hotbed for jihadism in recent years.
Following a coup led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, which deposed Niger’s elected President Mohamed Bazoum in July 2023, the U.S. military, which previously had around 1,100 personnel in the country, reduced its force to an estimated 648. These remaining forces were concentrated Airbase 201, which cost around $100 million to build, although operations were significantly reduced after Tchiani took power. Both MQ-9 Reaper armed drones and C-17 Globemaster III transport planes operate out of the airbase.
Since taking power during a coup in July 2023, the junta has ended military cooperation with #France as junta officials continue to meet with Russia for greater military and economic cooperation. Via theatlasnews.co
🇺🇦🇷🇺 #Ukraine Targets Key Russian Missile Radar Station:
Ukraine has targeted the Armavir early warning radar station in #KrasnodarKrai, southern #Russia, reportedly using drones (Geo: 44.9251, 40.9838). Photos show damage to both of the radars located at the facility.
The effects of the strike can lead into two primary viewpoints:
1. The targeting and damaging of the facility is expected to have little impact on operations in Ukraine, as the radars are positioned to primarily cover ballistic missile threats coming from the south towards the Middle East.
The Radars are meant to detect ballistic missiles, not low altitude airborne threats like drones or air-launched missiles. Most Ukrainian strike capabilities would not be detected. While the station does have limited coverage of Crimea and the Black Sea, its detection ability is weak as these areas sit in the far edges of its area coverage. The targeting could be viewed as a way to help with ATACMS tactical ballistic missile strikes against Crimea, but detection would be done by local air defenses.
2. The targeting and damaging of the facility has degraded Russia’s ability to detect and respond to incoming nuclear threats.
If Russia accuses the United States of aiding in the strikes, this could see further escalation with the west as an attack against Russia’s ability to defend itself.
Russian military doctrine allows for the possible use of unclear weapons in response to attacks that disrupt its nuclear forces’ ability to respond to threats (although this would be very unlikely in this scenario).
In short, the strike could provide some tactical benefit to Ukraine, however, it will be limited. The strikes could see further escalation between Russia and western powers backing Ukraine, as the targeting of the station could be framed as a threat against Russia’s ability to protect itself from nuclear threats. Via theatlasnews.co
2nd map via: james_acton32 on twitter
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Ukraine has targeted the Armavir early warning radar station in #KrasnodarKrai, southern #Russia, reportedly using drones (Geo: 44.9251, 40.9838). Photos show damage to both of the radars located at the facility.
The effects of the strike can lead into two primary viewpoints:
1. The targeting and damaging of the facility is expected to have little impact on operations in Ukraine, as the radars are positioned to primarily cover ballistic missile threats coming from the south towards the Middle East.
The Radars are meant to detect ballistic missiles, not low altitude airborne threats like drones or air-launched missiles. Most Ukrainian strike capabilities would not be detected. While the station does have limited coverage of Crimea and the Black Sea, its detection ability is weak as these areas sit in the far edges of its area coverage. The targeting could be viewed as a way to help with ATACMS tactical ballistic missile strikes against Crimea, but detection would be done by local air defenses.
2. The targeting and damaging of the facility has degraded Russia’s ability to detect and respond to incoming nuclear threats.
If Russia accuses the United States of aiding in the strikes, this could see further escalation with the west as an attack against Russia’s ability to defend itself.
Russian military doctrine allows for the possible use of unclear weapons in response to attacks that disrupt its nuclear forces’ ability to respond to threats (although this would be very unlikely in this scenario).
In short, the strike could provide some tactical benefit to Ukraine, however, it will be limited. The strikes could see further escalation between Russia and western powers backing Ukraine, as the targeting of the station could be framed as a threat against Russia’s ability to protect itself from nuclear threats. Via theatlasnews.co
2nd map via: james_acton32 on twitter
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🇷🇺☢️🇺🇿 #Russia and #Uzbekistan Sign Agreement to Build First #Nuclear Power Plant: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/05/28/first-russian-power-plant-in-central-asia/
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Russia and Uzbekistan Sign Agreement to Build First Nuclear Power Plant | Atlas News
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🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 The #Biden administration has given #Ukraine the green light to carry out strikes inside of #Russia using #American-supplied weapons, but only in border areas along the new #Kharkiv front, Politico has reported citing an unnamed #UnitedStates official and two other people familiar with the matter. Blinken confirmed this after.
Up until now, Ukraine could only use American weapons to strike Russian forces inside of Ukraine. The decision, if confirmed, would mark a major policy turning point as several other nations push to allow for western-supplied to be used to strike Russian targets over the border, such as logistic hubs, weapon depots, and staging areas.
The official cited by Politico did stress, however, that the U.S. policy on not allowing Ukraine to use American weapons for strategic long-range strikes deep into Russia has not changed at this time. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
Up until now, Ukraine could only use American weapons to strike Russian forces inside of Ukraine. The decision, if confirmed, would mark a major policy turning point as several other nations push to allow for western-supplied to be used to strike Russian targets over the border, such as logistic hubs, weapon depots, and staging areas.
The official cited by Politico did stress, however, that the U.S. policy on not allowing Ukraine to use American weapons for strategic long-range strikes deep into Russia has not changed at this time. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram