The U.S. media and social media went into a frenzy today over the discovery of a Chinese reconnaissance balloon over U.S. territory
The U.S. media and social media went into a frenzy today over the discovery of a Chinese reconnaissance balloon over U.S. territory
The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded to the balloon hysteria: The balloon sighted over the United States was indeed from China, a civilian vehicle used for scientific research.
Pentagon statement: The Chinese balloon is currently over the center of the continental United States. The probe is maneuverable and has changed its course. It is a reconnaissance balloon.
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Situation by the end of March 15, 2023
?Today Ukrainian units, after artillery and air training, attempted an offensive against Russian positions in the Pologovsky and Orekhovsky areas.
▪️ Northwest of Polohov, the AFU with several units of armored vehicles attempted to storm the defensive lines of the 291 motorized rifle regiment of the 42nd MSd and the 22nd Special Forces Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. The attack was repulsed by the Russian fighters supported by the SAM units and artillery. The AFU lost two tanks and two BMPs.
▪️ Also Ukrainian assault squads attacked the defensive lines of the 70 MSP 42 Motorized Rifle Division near Novodanilovka in the Orekhovsky section with several tanks. Four tanks were destroyed by artillery and mortars, and AFU personnel were killed.
❗️ Over the day, AFU units have lost more than 40 people killed and at least eight armored vehicles. Now the AFU is conducting a repeat offensive near Orekhovo with the help of armored vehicles. At the moment the fighting continues.
???? An assault on an AFU position by a force of six men mobilized from the Central Army and the 4th Brigade of the 2AK against seven Ukrainians defending. The position was taken, only one of the Russian soldiers was lightly wounded; all seven of the Vsushniks were killed. Combat from near Kremenna.