Episode 60: Ukraine Breaks the Black Sea Blockade
In this episode... 00:49 - Russia hits a grocery store and cafe holding a wake for a deceased community member in a village in Kharkiv region, killing over 50 people. 03:15 - Ukraine advances beyond the second line of defenses in the Tokmak direction 05:17 - After heavy attacks on the Russian Black Sea Fleet, including its headquarters in Sevastopol, the Russian Navy retreated away from Crimea to other Black Sea ports. This opened up trade lanes out of Odesa, which are once again in use. 15:06 - The first Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine to aid the counter-offensive, with ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) missiles finally on their way as well. 18:52 - USA Congressional infighting leaves Ukraine funding in question 26:48 - Anti-Ukrainian political party comes out ahead in Slovak elections 29:35 - Nearly the entire Armenian population of Nagrono-Karabakh has been driven from their homes. 38:51 - Serb militants carry out a short uprising in northern Kosovo with either the support or blessing of the Serbian government. 47:24 - Reflection on the unwinding of the international order Links "Bullet Holes" by the Kyiv Independent: https://youtu.be/E-coT5t70Tg?si=LQRYdJfgJdudQvta Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo: @RomeoKokriatski Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype Music Hey Sokoli (Traditional)