Ukraine war briefing: Boost to Patriot missile supplies for Kyiv – other countries will have to wait | Ukraine
The United States is the latest Patriot missiles “come off the production line” to Ukraine, not to other countries The White House announced on Thursday that countries that had ordered deliveries of these exports would resume those shipments. “We intend to reprioritize the delivery of these exports,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. The […]
‘We Have An Emergency’: White House Briefing Comes To A Halt When Reporter Suddenly Passes Out
The White House briefing came to a sudden pause Tuesday after a reporter passed out in the back of the room. One person alerted White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre of an emergency as a reporter in the back of the room fell unconscious. Jean-Pierre then left the podium to assist, followed by the entrance […]
Karine Jean-Pierre Pauses Press Briefing After Reporter Faints
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre paused a Tuesday afternoon press conference after learning that a reporter had fainted. Video footage Posts C-SPAN’s “X” shows Jean-Pierre taking questions from reporters and then someone can be heard in the background saying, “We’re having an emergency.” “Oh, wait a minute,” Jean-Pierre says as he starts walking away […]
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy’s army of drones gets its own commander | Ukraine
Ukraine is Vadim Sukharevsky appointed as commander of Russia’s drone forces, a newly created postSukharevsky was already deputy commander of the military in charge of drones, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February ordered the creation of a separate drone department. A branch of the military that specializes in drones The order was approved by […]
Ukraine war briefing: Air raid alerts follow blackouts forced by power rationing | Ukraine
State-run power company Ukrenergo was forced to shut down on Tuesday Power outages hit several regions, including the capital Kyiv, and the frontline Donetsk and Kharkiv regionsA barrage of Russian missile and drone attacks, including a major attack over the weekend, has damaged Ukraine’s energy networks and strained its air defenses. Air Raid Warning They […]
Ukraine war briefing: US Himars rockets ‘likely’ used in Ukrainian attack on Russian soil | Ukraine
Ukrainian forces destroyed air defence systems inside Russia, likely using the US-supplied Himars rocket system, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said. The shelling hit a Russian S-300/400 air defense battery in Belgorod Oblast on June 1 or 2. Said A US-based think tank. It added: “Since the US partially lifted restrictions on […]
Ukraine war briefing: Belgorod under fire after OK for strikes with US weapons | Ukraine
Air raid declared in Russian city of Belgorod The White House confirmed the move Saturday morning. Attacks using U.S.-supplied weapons Infiltration of Russian border areas used to attack Ukraine. Belgorod North of KharkovRussian aggression is intensifying. In an interview with The Guardian, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the country still needed to have “powerful” long-range […]
FACT CHECK: Viral X Video Falsely Claims To Show Karine Jean-Pierre Leaving Briefing Room After Question From Doocy
A viral video shared on X purports to show White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre leaving the briefing room following a question from Fox News reporter Peter Doocy. Looks Like Full Blown Freakout Mode. She’s giving up 😂 🇺🇸 🔥 🔊 pic.twitter.com/giSICyhHyq — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) May 30, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is […]
Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kharkiv as Biden lets Ukraine hit back with US weapons | Ukraine
The U.S.-made weapons could be used on parts of Ukraine’s border with Russia to counter any attack on the Moscow city of Kharkiv. Joe Biden has decided to ease a key constraint on Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. “The president recently directed his team to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons for counter-fire purposes in […]
Ukraine war briefing: Macron, Scholz agree Kyiv should use allies’ weapons against launchers in Russia | Ukraine
Ukraine should be allowed to use its allies’ weapons “Neutralize” Russian military bases used to launch missiles into Ukraine“We should not allow them access,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Other Russian targetsand obviously in civilian capacity as well.” President Macron made the remarks during an official visit to Germany. Prime Minister Olaf Scholz, […]