Information operations MILNEWS.ca Highlights + #UKR Update – June 13, 2019 June 13, 2019 Joel Harding by milnews.ca Way Up North “Senate calls on Canada to take a firm stand on Arctic sovereignty” “Senate report calls on Ottawa to fix ‘neglected’ Arctic” “Senators say Canada must do more, spend more in the Arctic” ” ‘Icebreaker Diplomacy’: Russia’s New-Old Strategy to Dominate the Arctic” “Lancement de la constellation de satellites canadiens RADARSAT de nouvelle génération (VIDÉO)” “RADARSAT Constellation Mission launch advances situational awareness for operations” (DND info-machine) #MLI-Africa/#OpPRESENCE “Mali death toll revised” “Mali village attack death toll revised down to 35” “Mali peace process in a ‘critical phase’, says head of UN Mission” (UN info-machine) “Two Canadian women abducted in Ghana rescued by security forces” “Volunteers Lauren Tilley and Bailey Chitty Rescued by Ghanian Police” (Youth Challenge International) “How Ghana’s security agencies rescued the 2 kidnapped Canadian women” (Graphic Online, Ghana media) The Koreas/#OpNEON “U.S., Allies Accuse N.Korea of Violating UN Cap on Fuel Imports” “U.S., allies accuse North Korea of violating U.N. cap on fuel imports” “U.S., N.Korea Seem to Keep Behind-the-Scenes Channels Open” “Trump will ask South Korean leader to purchase more F-35s” Russia-Baltics-Cold War 2.0/#OpREASSURANCE “Trump: US sending 1,000 more troops to ally Poland” “Russia Will Respond to New U.S. Deployment in Poland, Lawmakers Say” #UKR/#OpUNIFIER “A summary of the situation in the area of the operation of the United forces as of 07:00 June 13, 2019” (UKR MoD, in Ukrainian) “Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 12 June 2019” Essence of Time update, 10-12 June 2019 (pro-RUS site, with maps, in Russian) “One Ukrainian soldier wounded amid Donbas hostilities in past 24 hours” (UKR media) “12 attacks of militants spotted in Donbas” (UKR media) “One Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas amid 28 enemy attacks in past day” (UKR media) “Kiev forces violate ceasefire twice over 24 hours” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “Ukrainian strike causes Vasilyevka pumping station power outage – JCCC” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “Ukrainian forces shell Dokuchayevsk, southern DPR with mortars, 152mm artillery” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “Three more members of Russia-led forces eliminated by Ukrainian army in Donbas” (UKR media) “Russian-led forces launched 28 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas in last day” (UKR media) “Ukrainian troops get close to Donetsk – JFO HQ” (UKR media) “Donetsk refutes Kiev’s claims of its troops advancing west of Donetsk” (RUS state media) “DPR refutes Ukraine’s alleged advance in Maryinka” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “Ukrainian military in Donbas have not been ordered not to return fire” (UKR media) “Nobody ordered Ukrainian military in Donbas not to return fire – Khomchak” (UKR media) “Headquarters deny information about ban on return fire in Donbas” (UKR media) “U.S. to provide about $700 million of aid to Ukraine in 2019” (UKR media) “The Ukrainian-British military-political consultations took place in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine” (UKR MoD, in Ukrainian) “Modern missile technology a priority for Ukraine” (UKR media) “Modernized Vilkha MLRS tests in Odesa region” (UKR media) “Ukraine plans to replenish Navy fleet with four Island-type boats” (UKR media) “No escalation which would make people panic in Donbas, – General Staff Head” (UKR media) “Klimkin explains why Russia hinders separation of forces in Donbas” (UKR media) “Ukraine’s Zelensky not ready to recognize special status of Donbass — opposition” (RUS state media) “No plans to send more ships across Kerch Strait, but Kyiv not backing down” (UKR media) “No plans to send Ukraine’s Navy ships through Kerch Strait, – Khomchak” (UKR media) “Russia must immediately release detained Ukrainian sailors – UN” (UKR media) “U.S. intel officials, satellite imagery detail Russian military buildup on Crimea – Defense One” (UKR media) “EXCLUSIVE: US Intelligence Officials and Satellite Photos Detail Russian Military Buildup on Crimea – Five S-400 anti-aircraft missile batteries, plus additional troops and fighters, let Moscow better defend the Black Sea and threaten Europe and the Middle East …” (Defense One blog) “Ukrainian army plans to derail June 19 Minsk talks: DPR intelligence” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “OSCE Chair Lajčák meets Ukrainian President Zelensky to explore steps to peaceful political solution to the crisis in and around Ukraine” (OSCE) “OSCE Secretary General, high-level OSCE officials mark fifth anniversary of AUTINT-run pre-deployment training for Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine in Götzendorf, Lower Austria” (OSCE) “OSCE to hand over equipment to support mine action in Ukraine” (UKR media) “Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine 16 February to 15 May 2019” (UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights) “Pending resolution to the conflict, UN calls for justice and inclusive policies in Ukraine — Pending long-term political solutions, parties to the conflict should take immediate steps to ensure the protection of civilians, says a report published today by the United Nations …” (UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights) “OSCE says humanitarian situation in Donbas not improving” (UKR media) “UN Briefing note. Accountability for Killings and Violent Deaths during the Maidan protests” (UN Mission in UKR) “OHCHR records 45 civilian casualties in Donbas in February-May 2019 – report” (UKR media) “3,332 civilians die since beginning of Donbas war, – UN Mission” (UKR media) “UN mission: Over 3,300 civilians killed, 7,000 injured in Donbas since mid-April 2014” (UKR media) “Twelve civilians killed, 58 injured in Donbas conflict this year” (UKR media) “Klimkin proposes carrying out comprehensive audit in occupied Donbas” (UKR media) “Giant Russian Passport Carried in Eastern Ukraine on Russia Day” (The Moscow Times, RUS independent media) “50,000 LPR residents take part in Russia Day events – Interior Ministry” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “Russia is Our Choice: rally on Russia Day joins 40 thousand in central Donetsk” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “Russia Day in Lugansk: Giant passport unfolded at central square (PHOTOS)” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “EU leaders not to recognize issuance of Russian passports to Ukrainians” (UKR media) “Relatives of MH17 tragedy victims hold protest near Russian Embassy in the Hague” (UKR media) “Putin hopes Ukraine and Russia to restore relationships” (UKR media) “Putin says relations between Russia and Ukraine to be “inevitably rebuilt”” (UKR media) “Putin Says Moscow to Restore Ties With Kiev Regardless of Relations With Ukrainian Elites” (RIA Novosti) “LPR to significantly increase pensions, public sector/civil service wages – Pasechnik” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) “DPR plans large increase in pensions, public sector and civil service wages – Pushilin” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine) Way Up North “Climate change forcing the Navy north to defend the Arctic ocean” “The federal government has taken construction of the coast guard’s next heavy icebreaker away from a Vancouver shipyard, the latest in a string of changes to Canada’s multibillion-dollar shipbuilding strategy …” Big Honkin’ Ship Document Leak Case “Vice-Admiral Mark Norman acknowledged during navy change of command ceremony” “Vice-Admiral Mark Norman applauded during navy change of command ceremony” Veterans & Helping Veterans (or Not?) “Canadian Veterans’ Use Of Cannabis For Medical Purposes” (Senate of Canada Subcommittee on Veteran Affairs) Other Military News “Royal Canadian Navy Welcomes New Commander” (DND info-machine) “La Marine royale canadienne accueille son nouveau commandant” “Minister of National Defence to announce newest achievement in Canada’s defence policy (Friday afternoon) …” (DND info-machine) “Canadian Intelligence Officer mentors Caribbean partners on TRADEWINDS 2019” (The Maple Leaf, DND info-machine) “Beijing snubbed Trudeau’s request to talk with Chinese premier about detainees” “Canada’s top military general needs to resign” (rabble.ca) “Un soldat canadien de la Première Guerre mondiale inhumé en France” Share this:PinterestTumblrLinkedInTwitterFacebookEmailRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading... 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