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☆ Russia's daily casualties in Ukraine are likely higher now than at any other time in the war, says UK intel
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia may be losing more soldiers in Ukraine now than at any other time in the war, per UK intel. The UK Ministry of Defence put it down to those killed and injured in Russia's attacks on Avdiivka. Russian casualties in November are outpacing those of its March offensive in Bakhmut, Ukraine said. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Russia's military has suffered heavy losses in the region because of its reliance on Soviet-era military tactics, according to military analysts.

Persons: —, Mark Cancian, George Barros, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Ukraine's Organizations: intel, UK Ministry of Defence, Service, Russia, Ukrainian, Staff, US Marine Corps, Center, Strategic International Studies, Institute for, AFP, Strategic Group Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Bakhmut, Donetsk, Ukrainian

☆ Ukraine got the top tanks it wanted from the West, but they're not yet changing the game
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Ukraine got the Leopard, Challenger, and Abrams tanks it asked its Western partners for. It's up to Ukraine to either use the tanks to defend against Russian offensives or preserve them for next spring, experts told Business Insider. AdvertisementNow, almost two years into the war, Ukraine has a force of advanced Western tanks at its disposal. Advertisement"These Western type of tanks are qualitatively superior to even the best Russian tanks that the Russians are using in Ukraine," Gentile told Business Insider. There are also questions of whether or not these will be the only Western tanks Ukraine gets, or if there are more in the pipeline.

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☆ Ukraine likely took out over 70 Russians in a precision strike 14 miles behind the front line, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine likely killed over 70 Russian soldiers in a strike earlier this month, UK intel said. The attack struck a convoy of trucks 14 miles away from the front lines, the UK MOD said. AdvertisementUkrainian forces likely took out more than 70 Russian soldiers in a precision strike about 14 miles behind the front lines, the UK Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update on Friday. It's just the latest report of "mass casualties" inflicted on Russian troops by Ukrainian long-range precision strikes since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. An estimated 120,000 Russian troops and 70,000 Ukrainian troops have died since February 2022, US officials told The New York Times in August.

Persons: —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Polina Menshikh Organizations: intel, MOD, Service, UK Ministry of Defence, New York Times, Brigade, State Bureau of Investigation, Business, Associated Press Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Hladkivka, Kherson, Kumachove, Donetsk, It's, Ukrainian, Ukraine's, Russian, Zaporizhzhia oblast

☆ Here's why your Starbucks order might take longer today
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

On Red Cup Day, Starbucks fans receive a free reusable red cup with purchase of a holiday drink. The event, dubbed Red Cup Day, is one of the busiest days of the year for the chain. AdvertisementStarbucks customers might face longer than usual wait times for their daily caffeine fix – and potentially cafe shutdowns – as baristas plan to strike on November 16, Red Cup Day. During the annual event, Starbucks customers receive a free reusable 16-ounce red cup when they purchase a fall or holiday beverage. Last year, Starbucks workers from over 100 stores walked off the job on Red Cup Day.

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☆ Confessions of a startup founder's wife
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

I wished I had told Kyle that I would understand if he wanted to quit. That's as apt a description of Kyle's startup as it is of our relationship. I'm not sure Kyle has found as many perks to being a startup founder married to a startup reporter. Now Kyle's startup has pivoted a third time. The truth is, I don't know if Kyle's startup will make it.

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☆ Footage shows a graveyard of Russian armored vehicles in Avdiivka, where Russia has mounted its biggest attack in months
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Video shared by Ukraine shows the scale of Russian losses at Avdiivka. AdvertisementNew video shows the battered remains of Russian vehicles in an area where Russia has launched its biggest attack against Ukraine in recent months. Aerial footage shared by General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of Ukraine's Tavriia Operational Strategic Group, on Monday showed destroyed and smoking Russian vehicles in fields near Avdiivka, along with what appear to be dead Russian soldiers. Ukraine has claimed that Russia lost more than 6,000 soldiers and over 400 armored vehicles there in just one week last month. The 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade on Sunday described it as a "mass suicide" action by Russia and said hundreds of Russian soldiers had been killed.

Persons: —, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Ukraine's, Russia's, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Riley Bailey Organizations: Service, Strategic, Ukraine's, Mechanized Brigade, UK Ministry of Defence, MOD, Institute for Locations: Ukraine, Avdiivka, Russia, Russian, Bakhmut

☆ Russia may have struck a civilian cargo ship by accident because it screwed up hitting military targets, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia hit a civilian ship with a missile on Wednesday, killing and injuring crew, Ukraine said. The attack may have been due to "poor weapons employment tactics" by a Russian pilot, per UK intelligence. AdvertisementAdvertisementRussia may have struck a civilian ship in a Ukrainian port with a missile because of "poor weapons employment tactics," according to UK intelligence. AdvertisementAdvertisementOleksandr Kubrakov, Ukraine's Minister for Communities and Territories Development and Infrastructure, said the ship was a civilian vessel carrying iron ore to China. Kubrakov described Wednesday's attack as the 21st targeted attack by Russia on port infrastructure in Odesa since it left the grain deal.

Persons: —, Oleksandr Kubrakov, Kubrakov Organizations: MOD, Service, UK Ministry of Defence, Ukraine's, Territories Development, Infrastructure Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Russian, Liberia, Ukraine's Pivdennyi, China, Philippines, Odesa

☆ Russia will need to sacrifice air defense at its own borders to help cover gaps in Ukraine, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Russia could be forced to sacrifice air defenses at its borders, UK intelligence said. Losses in Ukraine mean that key air defense weapons will likely need to be redeployed, it said. AdvertisementAdvertisementRussia may need to sacrifice air defenses protecting its borders to help cover gaps in the front lines in Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update on Thursday. Last week, Russia lost three S-400 Triumf missile systems in the Luhansk region, weakening its air defenses there, the MOD said. The British ministry added that Russia's struggle to keep its air defenses in place is proof the war is overstretching its military.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, UK Ministry of Defence, MOD, BBC, Reuters, Institute for Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Ukrainian, Luhansk, Crimea, Russian, Olenivka

☆ Ukraine's strike on a brand-new missile carrier could force Russian shipbuilders further away from the war, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine's strike on a Crimean shipyard poses a problem for Russia's fleet, UK intel said Monday. Ukraine said the Askold, a brand-new cruise missile carrier, was badly damaged in the attack. The strike may force Russia to move its shipbuilding to safer waters, the UK MOD said. A spokesperson for Ukraine's air force, Yuriy Ihnat, named the damaged ship as the Askold, one of Russia's most advanced corvettes. A Ukrainian air force commander hinted that it was struck by a French-supplied SCALP missile, also known as a Storm Shadow missile .

Persons: —, Saturday's, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Yuriy Ihnat, Ihnat Organizations: intel, MOD, Service, UK's Ministry of Defence, Zaliv Shipbuilding Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Crimea, Ukrainian, Crimea's Kerch, Zaliv, Kerch

☆ Russian troops describe grueling conditions on the front line where they are 'wet from head to toe' and can't even boil a cup of tea, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russian troops are living in grueling conditions on the front line in Ukraine, the UK MoD said. Soldiers described being "wet from head to toe" for weeks at a time, per the report. They also described eating "monotonous food" and not even being able to boil a mug of tea. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Soldiers who had recently returned from the front line described being "wet from head to toe" for weeks at a time while speaking at the Ogakov Readings military affairs conference in Moscow on Wednesday.

Persons: —, Oleksandr Popov, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Organizations: MoD, Service, UK Ministry of Defence, Sunday, Wednesday, Russian, Reuters Locations: Ukraine, Moscow, Russia, Avdiivka

☆ Ukraine likely destroyed 3 of Russia's prized S-400 missile systems worth $1.5 billion, weakening its air defenses, says UK intel
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine has destroyed several Russian long-range air defense systems in the last week, the UK MoD said. Unconfirmed reports said that Ukraine used US-provided ATACMS to strike at the Russian systems. AdvertisementAdvertisementUkraine has likely destroyed at least four Russian long-range air defense systems in the last week, weakening Russia's air defenses, the UK Department of Defense said in an intelligence update on Thursday. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdditional Russian air defense losses have been reported in Crimea by Ukrainian sources. The S-400 was built to rival the $1 billion US-made Patriot air defense system but at a lower price.

Persons: —, Russia's Organizations: MoD, Air Defence, Service, UK Department of Defense, Integrated Air Defence System, Russian Telegram, Tactical Missile Systems, Forbes, NATO Locations: Ukraine, Luhansk, Russia, Crimea, France, Turkey

☆ Ukraine and Russia can't break their stalemate because their troops are spread too thin over 745 miles, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Ukraine and Russia are fighting along a 745-mile front line, the UK Ministry of Defence said. And they're struggling to break through because of how scattered their troops are, the MOD said. Ukrainian forces are 'static' in the south, and Russian troops are collapsing in the east, it said. The UK MOD pointed to the sheer scale of the front, which it says stretches for 745 miles. The UK Ministry of Defence cited airpower as a major factor in the apparent standstill.

Persons: —, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Zaluzhnyi Organizations: UK Ministry of Defence, MOD, Service, Ukrainian, Ukraine's Armed Forces, The New York Times Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Avdiivka

☆ Here’s what this year’s Starbucks holiday cups look like
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —For fervent fans of Starbucks, the holidays officially kick off this week with the arrival of its seasonal cups. Beginning Thursday, customers at its US locations will have their hot drinks served in one of four festive cups that are “clad in holiday red and Starbucks greens and a mood-boosting magenta,” according to a release. Holiday sales are important for the coffee chain: Last year, revenue grew 14% compared to a similar time period the year before, according to the company. Starbucks first rolled out seasonal cups in 1997. Starbucks reports earnings Thursday, perhaps providing a glimpse of what it expects this year’s holiday sales to be.

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☆ Major Russian losses in recent offensive around Avdiivka likely to be among the worst of 2023, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia has been carrying out a major offensive effort to capture the city of Avdiivka in east Ukraine. The UK Ministry of Defence said Russia's losses are some of the highest of the year. In mid-October, Russia began a major offensive effort to capture the city in Donetsk, which resulted in significant Russian losses both in terms of personnel and equipment. Russian military bloggers have been "harshly critical" of the tactics of the Avdiivka operation, according to UK intel. The Russian political establishment continues to push for more territory to be occupied, but Russia's military is struggling to carry out successful assaults, the department noted.

Persons: —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian military's Organizations: MoD, UK Ministry of Defence, Service, intel, for Locations: Russia, Avdiivka, Ukraine, Ukrainian, Donetsk, Russian

☆ Russia's bomber fleet hasn't fired cruise missiles at Ukraine for a month, a sign its stocks are dwindling, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia's heavy bomber aircraft haven't fired cruise missiles at Ukraine in more than a month, UK intel said. The UK MOD said that's "one of the longest gaps in such strikes since the conflict began." AdvertisementAdvertisementRussia's fleet of heavy bomber aircraft have not fired cruise missiles at Ukraine in more than a month, according to UK intelligence. AdvertisementAdvertisementUsing those bombers to launch cruise missiles had been Russia's "primary method" for precision strikes, even though it does have other ways of hitting Ukraine, the UK MOD said. Cruise missiles can also be fired from the ground or the sea as well as from planes, but Russia favors strikes launched from aircraft.

Persons: —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Organizations: intel, MOD, Service, Ministry of Defence, Aviation Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Ukrainian

☆ Russia launched its biggest attack in months. Huge tank losses show it isn't learning from its many defeats, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Russia launched its first major offensive in months on the village of Avdiivka — but it's not going well. Western observers have remarked on large Russian losses around Avdiivka, where Russia has failed to make significant advances despite committing large numbers of troops and vehicles. AdvertisementAdvertisementBailey pointed to Russia's efforts in Vuhledar, another town nearby, where Russian attacks ended in defeat and huge tank losses earlier this year. Russia launched its assault on Avdiivka, in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, on October 10, Ukraine said. Ukrainian units have shared footage of intense fighting and destroyed Russian vehicles.

Persons: it's, Russia hasn't, —, Riley Bailey, Avdiivka, Bailey, Vladimir Putin, ISW Organizations: Service, Institute for, Mechanized Brigade, Russia, Atlantic Council Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Ukrainian, Avdiivka, Vuhledar, Avdiivka ., Ukraine's, Donetsk

☆ Russia tried to field an elite series of 'storm' units but ended up stuffing them with convicts instead, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The UK MOD said Russia tried to create elite "storm" units in Ukraine, but they were largely ineffective. The UK update said the debacle showed how Russia was struggling to field effective fighters. AdvertisementAdvertisementRussia tried to build up its "Storm Z" units as an elite fighting force but instead pivoted to stuffing them with convicts and other low-quality fighters, UK intelligence said. Fighters in the units and people with knowledge of them told Reuters this month that soldiers in storm units were seen as disposable. "Storm fighters, they're just meat," he told Reuters, adding that he disobeyed the instruction not to help them.

Persons: —, Russia's Organizations: MOD, Service, UK Ministry of Defence, Reuters, Institute for, Fighters Locations: Russia, Ukraine

☆ Russian casualties soar by 90% as Putin's generals order furious attacks on small city in east, UK intelligence says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Russia has been carrying out offensive operations in the area of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. The assaults have contributed to a 90% increase in Russian casualties, the UK MoD said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Russia has been carrying out offensive operations in the area of Avdiivka, a small city just to the north of Donetsk. AdvertisementAdvertisementIt added that it was likely Russian forces had taken around 150,000-190,000 "permanent casualties" — those killed and permanently wounded — since Putin's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

Persons: —, Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin Organizations: MoD, Service, UK Ministry of Defence, for, Wagner Group Locations: Russia, Avdiivka, Ukraine, Donetsk, Russian, Bakhmut

☆ Russia's Kinzhal ballistic missile performs poorly, despite Putin's hype they're unstoppable, says UK intel
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Putin recently said Russia will begin patrolling the Black Sea using jets carrying Kinzhal missiles. Russia has much hyped the Kinzhal missile, but experts have said its capabilities are exaggerated. Ukraine said it shot down a Kinzhal missile with a US-made Patriot interceptor in May. Days later, it claimed it shot down an unprecedented six Russian Kinzhal missiles over Kyiv. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe destruction of the Kinzhal missiles was seen as a psychological blow for Russia.

Persons: Putin, —, Vladimir Putin, Kinzhal, Sergey Shoigu, Ryan Pickrell Organizations: MoD, Service, UK's Ministry of Defense, UK Ministry of Defense, Russian Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, Russian

☆ Russia claims key Crimea bridge is fully repaired, but actually it remains limited and a huge 'security burden,' UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia said the Kerch Bridge was fully repaired after a Ukrainian attack in July. But the bridge is "now almost certainly a significant security burden" for Russia, the UK MOD said. "Trucks and fuel supplies continue to be moved by ferry," the UK MOD said. The attacks were seen as a symbolic blow to Russia, with the bridge representing Russian control over Crimea. But it is now "almost certainly a significant security burden requiring multi-domain protection, including the use of air defence systems and crews who would otherwise be deployed elsewhere," it added.

Persons: —, Ukraine's, That's, Marat Khusnullin, STRINGER, Vladimir Putin Organizations: MOD, Service, UK Ministry of Defence, Russian, Getty Locations: Russia, Kerch, Crimea, Ukraine, Southern Ukraine, Russian

☆ 28 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Jennifer Tzeses | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

Browse the ideas below, and take a look at our roundups of expert-approved products to keep your pet calm and the best gifts for cat lovers too. For the bakerThe Dash Dog Treat Maker—a small waffle iron with bone-shaped plates—lets your pal whip up homemade dog treats. Many similar custom pet portraits are available on Etsy, including a Mini Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait from Riverry Studio and a Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait from Pet Portrait Galaxy. “I will treasure them forever.” Haussmann also loves custom pet portraits and gifted one to his brother-in-law. For any dog ownerBaapet Dog Leash with Padded Handle $9+ at AmazonWe included the Baapet Dog Leash with Padded Handle as the best for everyday use in our list of the best leashes for every type of dog.

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☆ Russia has likely launched its fiercest attack since the start of the year in Ukraine, UK intel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russian forces launched their "most significant" assault since at least January 2023, UK intel said. The village is a "major obstacle," with Russia suffering heavy losses there, the UK MOD said. The update described the offensive as likely "the most significant offensive operation undertaken by Russia since at least January 2023." Last week, Russia launched a major attack on the village of Adviivka, which Ukraine retook earlier this year, but reports since then have pointed to significant Russian losses . AdvertisementAdvertisement"Entrenched Ukrainian forces have so far likely held back the Russian advance, with the latter sustaining heavy equipment and personnel losses," the MOD said on Tuesday.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Vitaliy Barabash, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Organizations: intel, MOD, Service, UK's Ministry of Defence, Washington DC, for, Agence France Locations: Russia, Avdiivka, Adviivka, Ukraine, Donetsk Oblast, Zaporizhia, Bakhmut

☆ Russia is using missiles designed for high-value targets like warships and airfields to hit Ukraine's grain exports, UK says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia has been targeting Ukraine's grain production since its invasion, hurting global food supplies. It's using AS-4 Kitchen and AS23a Kodiak missiles to hit targets like grain silos, the UK MOD said. AdvertisementAdvertisementRussia is using missiles that are designed to be used on "high-value targets" to hit Ukraine's food supply and hurt global food prices, the UK Ministry of Defence said. The MOD said Russia is now using both kinds of missiles to "de-stabilise world food prices and disrupt Ukraine's grain industry." AdvertisementAdvertisementGlobal food prices have risen as a result, and experts warn of famines in some countries if Ukraine's food exports fall far enough.

Persons: —, Insider's Ryan Pickrell Organizations: AS, MOD, Service, UK Ministry of Defence, for Strategic, International Studies, ISIS, Operational Command, Ukrainian Armed Forces, REUTERS, UN Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Russian, Ukraine's Odesa, REUTERS Ukraine

☆ Armed with a heavyweight torpedo made to 'break ships in half,' Taiwan's first homemade submarine will represent a new threat to China's navy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The vessel's ability to carry a powerful heavyweight torpedo capable of defeating ships and submarines — the US-made Mark 48, or Mk-48 — is a real eye-catching feature. The vessel — its English name "Narwhal" and Mandarin name "Hai Kun" — is the first sub of the island's Indigenous Defense Submarine program, a top priority in Taipei. AdvertisementAdvertisementTaiwan President Tsai Ing-wen receiving a submarine model in front of Taiwan's first locally built submarine, "Narwhal," during the vessel's unveiling ceremony at the CSBC Corporation shipbuilding company in Kaohsiung in September. US Navy/MC1 Michael B ZingaroOriginally designed in the late 1960s and deployed in the late 1980s, the Mk-48 torpedo was intended to counter advances in Soviet submarine technology. These considerations make the Mk-48 torpedo key.

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☆ Armed with a heavyweight torpedo made to 'break ships in half,' Taiwan's first homemade submarine represents a new threat to China's navy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

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