(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . More Russian stuff blowing up: Russia is having trouble keeping the heat on [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-01-06 Can you call yourself a superpower if you can’t keep the heat on? x BREAKING ‼️ Russians are forced to organize bonfires on the streets due to the lack of heating and electricity in the Moscow area They say it is warmer outside than in their flats. Emergency services are just not responding and ignoring phone calls Welcome to deep 💩🇷🇺 https://t.co/KAVhFdTrQ2 pic.twitter.com/6K5hv6JiQB — PS01 (@PStyle0ne1) January 6, 2024 Synkivka is becoming the latest killing ground for Russian cannon fodder. WARNING: The video shows Russians being bombed by drones. x Synkivka the vulnerable Russian infantry slowly dies from their wounds 😈 Kyiv in 3 days ! Goida! 🌻 pic.twitter.com/59RlafCT6v — PS01 (@PStyle0ne1) January 6, 2024 There have been a number of Ukrainian attacks on Crimea over the past few days but not a lot on what happened. Ukraine has continued to go after Russian air defense systems in Crimea. x The targets were 🇷🇺 radar positions at the airfield in Saki and an ammunition depot near the village of Hryshyne. Space reconnaissance data confirms the successful fire damage to the ammunition depot of the Russian invaders in Hryshyne. 🗺 ISW 2/2 pic.twitter.com/pN8m9BSqcn — Toronto Television / Телебачення Торонто (@tvtoront) January 6, 2024 The following comes from a Russian source, so feel free to take it with a grain of salt or two. “Regarding the attack in Crimea (04-05.01.2024).On January 4, 2024, a large-scale attack was carried out on the territory of Crimea. At lunchtime, due to the activity of tactical aviation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, an “Aircraft Danger” signal was announced on the territory of Crimea. At 17:00, information began to arrive that ten cruise missiles were approaching the airspace of the peninsula. At 17:12, a strike was carried out on an object on the territory of the settlement. Uiutne, near Yevpatoriya. The target was the radar unit of the 31st Air Defense Division of the Russian Aerospace Forces. As a result of the strike, the radar and communications center were destroyed. There are serious problems with the ability to conduct radar reconnaissance in the region. Three conscripts were reported injured.The strike was carried out by a single Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missile. At 17:18, a strike was carried out on an object on the territory of the city of Sevastopol. The target was the protected command post of the 31st Air Defense Division of the Russian Aerospace Forces (military unit 03121, Sevastopol). As a result of the strike, 12 servicemen of the Russian Aerospace Forces were killed and another 9 were injured. In total, more than 80 division soldiers were trapped under the rubble. Among the lists of the dead, one serviceman with the rank of “general” appears, however, his last name is not indicated (this refers to rumors about the death of Gerasimov, although I believe that these are just rumors). Also, the death of the commander of the 3rd radio technical regiment of the Russian Aerospace Forces was confirmed. As a result of the strike, the division's communications center was destroyed. The strike was carried out by two Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles.It is noted that during the attack, the Ukrainian Armed Forces first used false decoy missiles. The type is currently being established, there is reason to believe that it was “ADM-160A”. Which were already followed by the “Storm Shadow”. Then at about 23:30, a UAV attack was carried out on the territory of the Pervomaisky and Saky districts. About 35 attack drones are reported to be used. At the moment, I do not have information about the damage caused by the UAV. However, it is worth noting the successful work of the air defense. For the most part, the UAVs were suppressed by electronic warfare. There are no serious “hits” observed. On the night of 01/05/06/2024, the Saki airfield was attacked. The command post of the 43rd Separate Naval Assault Aviation Regiment (military unit 59882) was reported to have been hit. As a result of the strike, four soldiers of the regiment - 200. There is no information about the wounded. The strike was carried out by four Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles. Two of them were intercepted by air defense forces. Two reached their goal.” x Point of view on the Crimea 4/5 January attacks by a source that quite often publishes insider information regarding Russian military. I advise to take it not at face value, but as a data point for drawing up an overall picture of the events: “Regarding the attack in Crimea… https://t.co/dGoOXwSfpb — Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) January 6, 2024 Here’s an update about a huge explosion last August at a plant in Russia. A Russian investigation has determined that it was caused by a lack of adherence to safety measures rather than sabotage. “Then he asked for a light.” -— ah yes, the infamous careless smoker. However, according to russian media 'BAZA', now after investigations, there is only one version - the explosion rocked the Zagorsk optical-mechanical plant in Sergiev Posad. Brand new details are now revealed!!! Initially, investigators considered several versions, including sabotage - after the explosion, one of the local residents reported that they had seen the arrival of a drone with their own eyes. However, according to russian media 'BAZA', now after investigations, there is only one version - the explosion of a truck with gunpowder. On the afternoon of August 9, a truck filled with gunpowder arrived at the warehouses at the Zagorsk Optical-Mechanical Plant. The truck entered the unloading area and suddenly stalled. The driver got out, began to figure out what was going on and realized that the problem was in the battery. Then he asked for a light. At that moment a powerful explosion was heard. There are 10 dead, 36 injured and 400 victims in the explosion case. The Investigative Committee opened a case under an article on violation of industrial safety requirements for hazardous production facilities. The main suspect is Sergei Chankaev, the technical director of the Piro-Ross company, which rented warehouses from the plant. However, the man himself does not consider himself guilty. “I believe that it was sabotage, there could be no other reasons,” Chankaev said during the court hearing. x Moscow region, Russia ❗ Last year, on 9th August 2023, a giant explosion 💥 rocked the Zagorsk optical-mechanical plant in Sergiev Posad. Brand new details are now revealed!!! Initially, investigators considered several versions, including sabotage - after the explosion, one of… pic.twitter.com/XlwBaQAgEL — LX (@LXSummer1) January 6, 2024 This must also be due to a lack of adherence to safety standards. x #RussiaOnFire Another blaze in #Moscow region to report. This happened early this morning in the village of #Serkovo, north-east of #Russia's capital. A warehouse allegedly containing cardboard went up in smoke. pic.twitter.com/xGkka135Fe — Tim White (@TWMCLtd) January 6, 2024 Who brought the marshmallows? x Over the past week, Ukrainian forces destroyed a pair of Russian 2S4 Tyulpan 240 mm self-propelled heavy mortar operating around Donetsk City. Seen below, a Russian 2S4 firing at Avdiivka cooks off after taking Ukrainian counterbattery fire. pic.twitter.com/BA9odtUy0A — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) January 5, 2024 It seems the cat made it OK. Pokrovsk is about 55 km northwest of the city of Donetsk. x Russians launched S-300 missiles in the Pokrovskyi district of the Donetsk region, killing 11 people, including 5 children, and injuring 8 more.https://t.co/AGPSJJhKb4 pic.twitter.com/BInauV988v — Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) January 6, 2024 Another village razed by Russian shelling. Novomykhailivka is about 40 km southwest of Donetsk. x Novomykhailivka has been completely destroyed. pic.twitter.com/onjP0SXC2o — Andrew Perpetua (@AndrewPerpetua) January 6, 2024 Six thousand tanks and counting. x Estimated Russian losses in Ukraine as of day 681 of Russia's full-scale invasion, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/cIYUSG9gFk — Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) January 5, 2024 Just my opinion, of course, but they should have named this drone Dracula. x Better look at the drone and landmine delivery system Source- https://t.co/XIdI0J1Umu pic.twitter.com/pF5MPOCvOV — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) January 6, 2024 It doesn’t say where this attack took place but it’s a good development. x A Russian source reports a successful Ukrainian FPV drone strike 10-11 km behind the lines Usually, such drones can fly a few km. The 10km strike may mean that Ukrainians extended their range or a saboteur group used it behind the lines. 📹 via https://t.co/4NEY4N2MAf pic.twitter.com/3Wpdpocwlq — Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) January 6, 2024 The beatings will continue until morale improves. x The video shows Russian soldiers being held in a "pit". Some are punished for alcohol abuse, and some for refusing to go to their positions. To leave the "pit", commanders demand to pay an amount ranging from $1,650 to $11,000 a head. Reportedly, some soldiers have been there for… pic.twitter.com/K8JU7QfqaU — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) January 6, 2024 And if Ukraine does run out and Russian missiles get through and kill even more civilians, we’ll all know who will be to blame. x US will soon be unable to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles White House and Pentagon officials have warned about this, The New York Times has reported. The reason for this will be the lack of funding - the cost of interceptor missiles for these systems can range from $2… pic.twitter.com/XupV1CCWqv — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) January 6, 2024 Scholz will have to give in eventually. x German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under increasing pressure to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. Several politicians from the Greens, FDP and the CDU emphasized the need and blame Scholz for being so reluctant.https://t.co/WNMpy3unRn — NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) January 6, 2024 These look great, but Ukraine will probably need a couple thousand of them. x The CSM Industry will supply Ukraine with the UOS Bellarty universal demining machine on the chassis of the T-55 tank.https://t.co/GLJKxoJyDK pic.twitter.com/gIY3Z12pRK — Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) January 6, 2024 These numbers are from the Wall Street Journal. I’d like to know how the number of shells used is figured. x Russia is using five times more artillery shells per day than Ukraine, - WSJ. Yes, Ukraine requires assistance. Yes, the commitment “as long as it takes” is more than anyone expected or wanted. However, NATO nations must acknowledge that there is no security architecture for… pic.twitter.com/mXJ8QgC4O2 — Maria Drutska 🇺🇦 (@maria_drutska) January 6, 2024 Better late than never. x Russian grandmaster Denis Khismatullin wrote that the leading online platform Chess. com has banned him from participating in prize tournaments and any social activity on the website after attention was drawn to Khismatullin supporting the war against Ukraine and visiting the… https://t.co/N4i08ENhKd — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) January 5, 2024 Does this family remind you of a certain group of folks here in America? x A typical fascist family in the Russian swamps who idolize VVP pic.twitter.com/tOOTFQvu8d — PS01 (@PStyle0ne1) January 5, 2024 Poor boy. Let’s hope his dad comes back. x The child ran after dad when he realised he was going to the front, ran out of the house without his jacket. I can't look at it without tears 💔 pic.twitter.com/hA7SNhCPUW — Oriannalyla 🇺🇦 (@Lyla_lilas) January 6, 2024 I concur. Borscht is delicious. x Ukrainian cats prefer borscht for lunch. 📷: 148th Artillery Brigade pic.twitter.com/wvpL6Qd492 — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) January 6, 2024 x The cat, nicknamed Pashtet, has been associated with the artillery crew of the M777 since childhood. pic.twitter.com/VXYUoeYLeb — Oriannalyla 🇺🇦 (@Lyla_lilas) January 6, 2024 Kombat Kitty x Just a moment at the front line. pic.twitter.com/OM5c1OZD1z — Oriannalyla 🇺🇦 (@Lyla_lilas) January 6, 2024 War changes everything. 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