The Black Sea Fleet s Russian helicopters diligently patrol the Crimean coastal waters daily. In conjunction with warships and coastal observation posts, the pilots remain vigilant, keeping a watchful eye out for any unmanned watercraft or speedboats belonging to the Ukrainian forces.
Having established their presence in the Krasny Liman area, the Russian troops are preparing for the winter ahead. The soldiers are actively setting up dugouts and construct stoves, essential for winter operations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned on Wednesday why world leaders are "not shocked" by the words of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Gaza has turned into a huge children s cemetery.
Russia will liberate about 20 percent of the current Ukrainian territory, approaching Kiev, Peter Van Buren, editor at The American Conservative, wrote on Monday.
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov estimated on Monday that the population of Ukraine shrank by 4 million to 19 million in the past two months.