Prologue Journal – Page 32744 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russian forces thwart Ukraine’s attempt to supply munitions in southern Donetsk area

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Spokesman for Russia’s Battlegroup East Alexander Gordeyev, Russian forces foiled rotation of Ukrainian troops near the village of Vodyanoye https://tass.com/defense/1620823

Two explosions heard in Kharkov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. An air raid warning is currently in force in the Kharkov Region https://tass.com/world/1620821

At least two Ukrainians could be behind Nord Stream blasts — newspaper

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to a probe conducted by Suddeutsche Zeitung daily and other German and European media, several months ago Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office found the Feeria Lwowa travel agency in Poland, which chartered the Andromeda yacht used by the suspects of the Nord…

Two ceasefire violations reported by Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian defense ministry, patrolling mission were conducted along three routes in the Mardakert, Martuni, and Shusha districts https://tass.com/defense/1620819

Medvedev arrives in Hanoi for talks with Vietnamese leadership

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Among the issues Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council plans to discuss will be regional cooperation and the situation in Ukraine https://tass.com/politics/1620817

Ukraine aims to encircle Bakhmut as Russia says it captures city

Jerusalem Post Russia said on Saturday it had completely taken the city, which, if confirmed, would mark an end to the longest and bloodiest battle of the 15-month war. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743760

Hezbollah propaganda ‘military’ drill showcases its terrorist impunity – analysis

Jerusalem Post Hezbollah, which is a terrorist group backed by Iran, has more than 150,000 rockets and it also has drones and precision guided munitions. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743758

Brutal Battle for Bakhmut Leaves Russia With an Uncertain Victory

Wall Street Journal Ukraine sought to deplete the Russians—and prepare for a new offensive—by continuing to fight for the small city. But nine months of attrition warfare cost both sides dearly. https://www.wsj.com/articles/brutal-battle-for-bakhmut-leaves-russia-with-an-uncertain-victory-29b56da7

30 Tons of Explosive Chemicals Lost During Rail Shipment to California

New York Times The chemical, ammonium nitrate, is relatively harmless by itself but has caused deadly explosions in industrial accidents and has been used in targeted attacks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/us/chemical-missing-shipment-california-wyoming.html

Elon Musk Is Right About George Soros—and Not Anti-Semitic

Wall Street Journal The Hungarian-born billionaire has done more than anyone to turn Americans against Israel. https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-is-right-about-george-soros-and-not-anti-semitic-hrw-j-street-israel-b7db935b