[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Anyone know how to claim this rebate? Can't find anything

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Olympics here we come!

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

At the NATO Summit, member nations agreed to expedite Ukraine's membership but didn't provide a timeline due to the ongoing war with Russia. The membership action plan requirement was dropped, simplifying the process. Controversy arose over the US supplying Ukraine with cluster munitions, and NATO allies are expected to set a minimum defense spending of 2% of GDP, a target Canada isn't meeting.

Here are the key points from the video:

  1. At the NATO Summit in Lithuania, member nations agreed to let Ukraine join the alliance and to fast-track the process. However, they did not issue an official invitation or any clear timeline for membership.

  2. NATO members made it clear that Ukraine can't join while it's involved in an active war because that would immediately bring all NATO members into direct conflict with Russia.

  3. Sweden was allowed to join NATO after Turkey, which had been blocking its membership, agreed to drop its veto in return for concessions from Sweden, including the lifting of a ban on arms sales.

  4. There was controversy over the US decision to give Ukraine cluster munitions, some of which failed to explode. Canada disagreed with this decision, citing a treaty banning such weapons.

  5. Ukraine's defense minister pointed out that Russia has been using cluster munitions since the start of the war and promised they'd only be used on Ukraine's own territory, away from built-up areas.

  6. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg laid out a simpler path to membership for Ukraine but did not provide a clear timeline for full membership.

  7. The requirement for a membership action plan was dropped, which is seen as a positive indication of how NATO views Ukraine.

  8. The allies are expected to agree that 2% of GDP is the floor for defense spending, not just the target. Canada is nowhere near this target and has no plan to get there.

  9. The US controversially sent cluster munitions to Ukraine, a type of weapon that Canada and 123 other nations pledged to prohibit back in 2008.

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Pretty interesting it is still a thing

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

This is a pretty dated article.. I wonder if they are still happening or if has fallen out of fashion.

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Tldr:Ukrainian forces conducted a successful raid on Russian logistics, demolishing a crucial oil depot and disrupting their defensive operations. A Russian missile attack in Lviv claimed four lives, caused injuries, and damaged residential areas. Legal action is being pursued against Iran at the United Nations for the 2020 shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger jet. Ukraine plans to transition to a professional army once the war concludes. The conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on civilians and infrastructure.

  • (2023-07-06 - East) Ukrainian forces conducted another raid on Russian logistics and batteries, resulting in the collapse of the most formidable Russian strong point in the east. The targets included a huge oil depot and an assemblage of equipment being transported to the front line positions. The destruction of these targets created massive short-term problems for the Russians, decreasing their ability to conduct defensive operations. Sopuli

  • (2023-07-06 - East) The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.07.23 were approximately:

    • Personnel ‒ about 232300 (+600) persons were liquidated
    • Tanks ‒ 4068 (+6)
    • APV ‒ 7932 (+15)
    • Artillery systems – 4310 (+22)
    • MLRS – 657 (+1)
    • Anti-aircraft warfare Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
  • (2023-07-06 - Lviv) The death toll from a Russian missile attack in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv climbed to four, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported. Another nine were injured. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said around 60 apartments and 50 cars in the area of strike were damaged. Ground News

  • (2023-07-06 - Lviv) The youngest victim of a nighttime missile attack on Lviv was 21 years old, the oldest was 95, and she survived World War II. More than 30 houses, over 250 apartments, ten dormitories, an orphanage, two universities, and a sanatorium school were damaged. This is the most destructive attack on civilians in Lviv region since the beginning of the full-scale war. Mastodon Ukrinform

  • (July 6, 2023 - Lviv) The mother and sister of a Lviv journalist were killed as a result of a nighttime Russian missile attack on Lviv. Ukrinform

  • (July 6, 2023 - Lviv) At least 10 shelters in Lviv were closed during a Russian missile strike. Ukrinform

  • (July 6, 2023 - Lviv) Rescuers in Lviv are dismantling the rubble in two apartments of a house destroyed by a nighttime missile attack, where two people may be staying. Ukrinform

  • (2023-07-05 - London) The UK is among several nations launching a case against Iran at the United Nations' highest court over the shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger jet and the deaths of all 176 on board in 2020. Ground News

  • (2023-07-05 - East) Ukraine plans to move to a professional army after the war ends. Ground News

  • (2023-07-06 - Zaporizhzhya) The situation at Zaporizhzhya NPP remains stable and under control. The water level in the cooling pond is sufficient to meet the needs of the plant, despite the blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP dam by the Russian occupiers. Mastodon Ukrinform

  • (July 6, 2023 - Zaporizhzhia) Russian invaders have placed machine-gun nests on the roofs of power units at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). Ukrinform

  • (July 6, 2023 - Kharkiv) Russian forces shelled a village in the Borova community in Kharkiv region, injuring a 71-year-old woman. Ukrinform

  • (July 6, 2023 - Kharkiv) Russian troops shelled the Odnorobivka station in the Bohodukhiv district with artillery, completely destroying the station. Ukrinform

Credit: Chatgpt4 with plugins

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TL;DR: The video focuses on the strategic advancements of Ukrainian forces in the East. Ukrainians conducted another raid on Russian logistics and batteries, resulting in the collapse of the most formidable Russian strong point in the east. The targets included a huge oil depot and an assemblage of equipment being transported to the front line positions. The destruction of these targets created massive short-term problems for the Russians, decreasing their ability to conduct defensive operations.

Key Points:

  • Ukrainians conducted another raid on Russian logistics and batteries, targeting a huge oil depot in Makiivka and an assemblage of equipment being transported to the front line positions.

  • The destruction of these targets created massive short-term problems for the Russians, decreasing their ability to conduct defensive operations.

  • Russian forces had problems deploying reserves to Klishivka on time, possibly due to the Ukrainian precision strikes on Russian logistics.
  • Ukrainian forces entered Klishivka, indicating that they have cleared the most powerful fortification on the entire front, an extensive trench network on a hill.

  • Ukrainians opened four axes of advance to the north and south of the village, leveraging the tree lines that they had cleared east of the canal.
  • Ukrainians established control over the trenches and the local heights, making further advancement easier due to the next Russian defensive positions being located in the lowlands.

Credit: Chatgpt4 with chatwithvideo plugin with manual edits and screenshots

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The Queensland Government in Australia has introduced new subsidies to help families with the costs of kindergarten (kindy) and childcare expenses. The subsidies aim to make these services more affordable and accessible for families in the state. Under the new scheme, families with a household income of less than $80,000 will receive free kindy for their children. Families with a household income between $80,000 and $100,000 will receive a subsidy of $2,500 per child. Additionally, families earning up to $160,000 will receive a subsidy of $2,000 per child. The government hopes that these measures will ease the financial burden on families and encourage more children to attend kindy and childcare facilities.

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TL;DR: A man was sentenced for assault in New Farm, a retirement village in Toowong was converted into affordable housing, and a Brisbane resident named Brent became an online cooking sensation. Passionfruit growers in the Sunshine Coast are dealing with a labour shortage, and the final Robodebt report has been released. Studies show potential economic benefits from universal child care. Queensland reported 10 new COVID-19 cases. A Gympie man was charged with murder in Noosa Heads. The first case of CTE in a female athlete was diagnosed, and bias against overweight patients among Brisbane health professionals was reported.

  • (July 5, 2023) A Brisbane man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assaulting a person with a disability in the suburb of New Farm. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) The first residents have moved into an old retirement village in Toowong, Brisbane, that has been repurposed into affordable housing for young people. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) Brent, a Brisbane resident, has become an online sensation for his cooking videos, driven by personal tragedy. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) Passionfruit growers in the Sunshine Coast are racing against time to ensure the fruit's future amid a severe labour shortage. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) The final Robodebt report has been released, highlighting the terrifying power of the government's automated debt recovery system. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) Studies show that universal child care would result in a sizeable boost to the Australian economy. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) Queensland records 10 new COVID-19 cases, with the majority in the Brisbane area. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) A 27-year-old man from Gympie has been charged with murder following the death of an elderly man at Noosa Heads. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) Australian scientists have diagnosed the world's first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a professional female athlete, Heather Anderson, who played Australian Rules football. Read more
  • (July 5, 2023) Some health professionals in Brisbane have a negative bias towards overweight patients, which can lead to them overlooking key diagnoses. Read more
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TL;DR: Ukrainian forces continue to make strategic advancements on multiple fronts, with significant operations in the East and the liberation of key areas. A new army corps is being formed within the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Enemy losses continue to mount, with significant increases in personnel and equipment. A Ukrainian Patriot Missile Crew shot down five Russian aircraft in two minutes, potentially causing the Kremlin to rethink its tactics. Concerns arise as Russia is suspected of planting explosives on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant roofs. Unilever has been named an 'international sponsor of war' by Ukraine.

  • Understanding War (July 5, 2023, East): Ukrainian forces have reportedly conducted counteroffensive operations in six sectors of the front, making gains in some areas. Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations in various locations, including the Lyman direction (North), the Bakhmut area (Northeast), and the Avdiivka-Donetsk City front (East). Ukrainian forces are continuing to make unspecified advances on the flanks around Bakhmut (Northeast). Read more

  • DefMon3 Twitter (July 5, 2023, Region unspecified): Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated P'yatykhatky and are trying to advance towards Zhereb'yanky. There are speculations about a shift in Ukrainian strategy from hitting command posts to hitting ammo depots with weapons capable of hitting beyond GMLRS range. Read more

  • Andrew Perpetua Twitter (July 5, 2023, West): There are updates on the map changes in Ukraine, with signs of fighting progressing west from Makarivka. Read more

  • MilitaryLand.net (July 5, 2023, General): Ukrainian command has decided to create a new army corps in the structure of Ukrainian Ground Forces. Read more

  • Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (July 5, 2023, General): The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 05.07.23 were approximately:

| Category | Losses | Change | |


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| | Personnel | ~231700 | +670 | | Tanks | 4062 | +3 | | APV | 7917 | +9 | | Artillery Systems | 4288 | +36 | | MLRS | 656 | +9 | | Anti-aircraft warfare | - | - |

Read more

  • (July 4, 2023) A video focuses on the strategic advancements of Ukrainian forces in the East. Ukrainians conducted an extensive raid along the whole Eastern contact line, targeting the biggest Russian logistical hub in the occupied territories, Donetsk, and its twin city, Makiivka. The goal of these strikes was to reduce the available and ready-to-use Russian resources on the Eastern Front and undermine Russian defensive capabilities. Read more

  • (July 4, 2023) A Ukrainian Patriot Missile Crew Shot Down Five Russian Aircraft In Two Minutes—And Possibly Forced The Kremlin To Rethink Its Tactics. Read more

  • (July 4, 2023) Russia has planted suspected explosives on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant roofs, says Zelenskiy. Read more

  • (July 4, 2023) Unilever named ‘international sponsor of war’ by Ukraine. Read more

Credit: chatgpt summarising various sources. Twitter sources are currently unreliable.

Edit update tldr.

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TL;DR: The video focuses on the strategic advancements of Ukrainian forces in the East. Ukrainians conducted an extensive raid along the whole Eastern contact line, targeting the biggest Russian logistical hub in the occupied territories, Donetsk, and its twin city, Makiivka. The goal of these strikes was to reduce the available and ready-to-use Russian resources on the Eastern Front and undermine Russian defensive capabilities.

Key Points:

  • Ukrainians conducted an extensive raid along the whole Eastern contact line, targeting the biggest Russian logistical hub in the occupied territories, Donetsk, and its twin city, Makiivka.
  • The targets included a warehouse of the factory Sarmat in Donetsk and a metallurgical plant in Makiivka, both of which were used by Russians to accumulate and store ammunition and equipment.

  • The goal of these strikes was to reduce the available and ready-to-use Russian resources on the Eastern Front and undermine Russian defensive capabilities, particularly around Bakhmut.
  • The creation of short-term deficits of ammunition and shells can create a perfect window of opportunity for advancement.
  • Ukrainian forces also started using Hammers for effective counter-battery fire very frequently, targeting Russian artillery systems providing support to Russian troops in the area of Ukrainian advancement.
  • Ukrainian forces destroyed nine Russian artillery systems of various types over the last two days, slowing down the Ukrainian advancement.

  • The combination of destroying almost a dozen Russian artillery systems and blowing up several huge ammunition depots near Bakhmut indicates that Ukrainians are rapidly creating very favorable conditions for a breakthrough.

Credit: Chatgpt4 with chatwithvideo plugin and manual edits/screenshots.

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ya they nail it every day, apparently the author spends 70hours a week on those concise summaries. What's the saying; if only I had more time, I would be more concise.

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Tldr: Ukrainian Marine Corps introduces new visuals. Ukraine attacks a Russian position and heavy shelling reported around Pryiutne. Significant enemy combat losses reported. Ukrainian President emphasizes strengthening the air defense system.

  • (July 4, 2023) The officials introduce new visuals for the recently formed Ukrainian Marine Corps. (General) Read more

  • (July 4, 2023) Ukraine released a video attacking a Russian position in a trench which was previously thought to be a gray area. (Region unspecified) Read more

  • (July 4, 2023) It is difficult to update the map around the Pryiutne area due to heavy shelling, believed to be from Russians. (Region unspecified) Read more

  • (July 4, 2023) The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.07.23 were approximately:

    | Category | Losses | Change | |


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| | Personnel | ~231030 | +770 | | Tanks | 4059 | +2 | | APV | 7908 | +9 | | Artillery Systems | 4252 | +32 | | MLRS | 647 | +6 | | Anti-aircraft warfare | - | - |

(General) Read more

  • (July 3, 2023) President of Ukraine addressed the nation, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the air defense system. (General) Read more

  • (No new updates in the last 24 hours) Ministry of Defence UK. Read more

Credit: Chatgpt4 with various plugins with manual edits. I'm not particularly happy with this today. Give me some more creditable text based sources. Thanks @paws@Paws@lemmy.world for UK MOD suggestion.

Edit: added tldr

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TL;DR: The video focuses on the strategic advancements of Ukrainian forces in the East. After securing the western part of the canal, Ukrainians crossed the canal and started taking Klishivka into a pocket. The Ukrainians' strategy involved using tanks to swiftly penetrate Russian positions, followed by infantry assaults. The Ukrainians managed to advance by up to 1.5 kilometers towards Klishivka, slowly penetrating the Russian rear. The video also reports on the Ukrainian artillery's concentrated efforts on the forest north of Klishivka.

Key Points:

  • Ukrainian forces have launched the next phase of the operation after securing the western part of the canal, crossing the canal, and starting to take Klishivka into a pocket.
  • Ukrainians exploited the weakness of Russian logistical center in Andriivka by unleashing their artillery, leading to shortages of basic equipment for Russian troops.
  • To swiftly penetrate Russian positions, Ukrainians used tanks to demolish Russian trenches and other fortifications, followed by infantry assaults.
  • The assaults on the Eastern Bank of the canal were successful, with Ukrainians advancing by up to 1.5 kilometers towards Klishivka, slowly penetrating the Russian rear.
  • Ukrainians have also simultaneously capitalized on the recent gains in and around the forest to develop the second axis of advance that bypasses Klishivka and slowly sets conditions for the encirclement of the main Russian fortification.
  • Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russian commanders have already started moving their command posts further away from Klishivka, signaling a low level of confidence in Russian defense.

Credit: Chatgpt4 with Chatwithvideo plugin doing the heavy lifting for this summary

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cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/264162

TL;DR: The Australian Labor party is fulfilling its 2022 election promise by installing a new community battery in Coorparoo. Community batteries, a relatively new concept in Australia, are shared resources that store excess rooftop solar-generated electricity for later use. They are about the size of a 4WD and can store the equivalent of around 25-45 average household batteries. This initiative benefits homeowners and renters without solar panels by offering access to renewable energy, reducing emissions, and easing pressure on the grid. Energex will receive $447,892 in the first round of grant funding for this installation. The Australian government plans to invest $200 million to install 400 such batteries nationwide. This initiative could save participants between $50 - $250 per year, depending on their solar exports and energy use patterns. The project in Coorparoo is expected to be completed by March 2025

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TL;DR: The Australian Labor party is fulfilling its 2022 election promise by installing a new community battery in Coorparoo. Community batteries, a relatively new concept in Australia, are shared resources that store excess rooftop solar-generated electricity for later use. They are about the size of a 4WD and can store the equivalent of around 25-45 average household batteries. This initiative benefits homeowners and renters without solar panels by offering access to renewable energy, reducing emissions, and easing pressure on the grid. Energex will receive $447,892 in the first round of grant funding for this installation. The Australian government plans to invest $200 million to install 400 such batteries nationwide. This initiative could save participants between $50 - $250 per year, depending on their solar exports and energy use patterns. The project in Coorparoo is expected to be completed by March 2025

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Tldr: Ukrainian forces made gains in the North, Northeast, and East, liberating P'yatykhatky and Storozheve. A new army corps was formed in the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Updates show fighting progressing west from Makarivka. The total combat losses of the enemy since 24.02.22 are significant. President Zelenskyy visited a military hospital in Odesa.

First time attempting this. Apologies in advance for mistakes. Let me know if this is useful or not.

  • Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted counteroffensive operations in six sectors of the front on July 2, making gains in some areas. Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations in various locations, including the Lyman direction (North), the Bakhmut area (Northeast), and the Avdiivka-Donetsk City front (East). Ukrainian forces are continuing to make unspecified advances on the flanks around Bakhmut (Northeast). Read more

  • On July 1, Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces conducted counteroffensive operations in at least four sectors of the frontline. The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces repelled Ukrainian assaults in the Bakhmut area (Northeast) and along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City front (East). Read more

  • Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated P'yatykhatky (Region unspecified) and are trying to advance towards Zhereb'yanky (Region unspecified). Read more

  • There are speculations about a shift in Ukrainian strategy from hitting command posts to hitting ammo depots with weapons capable of hitting beyond GMLRS range (Region unspecified). Read more

  • Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated Storozheve and Makarivka (Regions unspecified). Read more

  • Ukrainian command has decided to create a new army corps in the structure of Ukrainian Ground Forces (General). Read more

  • There are updates on the map changes in Ukraine, with signs of fighting progressing west from Makarivka (West). Read more

  • Ukrainian forces have moved up and captured a Russian position southeast of Krasnohorivka (East). Read more

  • The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.07.23 were approximately: personnel ‒ about 230260 (+600) persons were liquidated, tanks ‒ 4057 (+5), APV ‒ 7899 (+11), artillery systems – 4220 (+32), MLRS – 641 (+4), Anti-aircraft warfare (General). Read more

  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital in Odesa region (South) and awarded Ukrainian sailors. Read more

  • The President took part in the events dedicated to the Day of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Odesa (South). Read more

Disclaimer: LLM tooling used in the creation process... There are bound to be some mistakes. Feedback welcome!

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Looks like the data actually is calculated by lemmy not the logging tool as it is just the stats from the Aussie Zone public api...

Eg. id":1,"site_id":1,"users":1319,"posts":1228,"comments":13307,"communities":32,"users_active_day":170,"users_active_week":300,"users_active_month":481,"users_active_half_year":481}

So the answer would actually be in the lemmy documentation..

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah I love this youtuber, always cuts through the news in such a concise way. I wish he covered more of the front each day but I believe he already spends 70hours a week for these 5min daily pieces.

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah by aid I mean Western weapons start showing up in the hands of Wagner troops as they assault Moscow all under the pretense they were 'captured' previously from Ukrainians on the eastern/Bakhmut front.

[-] judasferret@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Controversial but maybe we'll see Ukraine give aid to Wagner...

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