Yes,we all know that.I read somewhere that 10 large American aircraft are landing every day with weapons. It is happening now but we can't see it.....but we will
If I was from Kazakhstan etc. I'd be very nervous. Their energy reserves and potential to compete on price with russia will make them an attractive target to subjugate.
Reports that the last bridge out of Severodonetsk is destroyed so the ammunition supply line is gone.There may be a tactical retreat soon across the river and reports are that it is low enough to cross.
If you ever watched Russian dash cam you'd know they don't care about those things
It may be low enough to cross, but that image perfectly outlines the challenges any attacker against the heights of Lsyschansk will face. You've got a flat approach to the river from the Severodonetsk side, which runs in a deep-cut channel, with the terrain rising immediately afterwards. Defenders dug in on the slopes and heights will have clear fields of fire not just on any troops attempting to cross the river but at the territory behind the river, all the way to Severodonetsk itself. Of course, I'm not a military man, so I'll take any correction from serving or retired soldiers here, but as far as I know, the advantage of high ground is still very much a thing.
I do hope that any withdrawal from the city to Lysychansk takes place soon, there's no use in my eyes holding on to Severodonetsk at this point when a superior defensive position is available, especially if the Ukrainians have done the smart thing and prepared defensive positions around Lysychansk in advance.
Regarding the seatbelts, I remember watching a YouTube video either on The Cold War channel or on a channel called "The Ushanka Show" during the 2020 lockdowns, where the topic was cars and driving in the former Soviet Union. Apparently, seatbelt use is frowned upon in Russia and a sign of distrust in the driver, to the point that car owners would actually remove seatbelt buckles and other fittings if they ended up purchasing a car that came with them fitted. So that part at least makes sense in a Russian context.
Russian soldier does not believe he can get out of Ukraine alive. This is evidenced from an intercepted call between him and his mother. Unclear what “sold the road” means but one thing for sure – the soldier’s morale is very low.
(R)=Russian soldier (W)=Woman, presumably mother
(W): How are you?
(R): Not much. So-so. *explosions in the background*
(W): How come?
(R): We are being sent into combat. Twenty people.
(W): You as well?
(R): Yeah.
(W): Oh son, just don’t start anything first. Alright?
(R): There is no difference, first or second. We are going there, going for death. They have a battalion, we are 20 people.
(W): When are you being sent, son?
(R): Well, they wanted today, wanted yesterday… We already came to terms that if we go there, we won’t be coming back…
(W): Why?!
(R): Mum! 1000 people, against 30 people?! They simply have no reason to withdraw us and our Colonel.
(W):Why?
(R): Since everything will be known. What were they doing here, how… where were they shooting, what they… Everyone’s been sold a long time ago.
(W): You mean yourself?
(R): They sold the road, sold everything. I’m thinking about getting my stuff and just walking out of here. Just walk out through the forests
(W): And what? They’ll come back searching for you then, son.
(R): They won’t find me in Tayga.
https://wartranslated.com/intercepted-call-we-already-came-to-terms-we-wont-be-coming-back/
I wonder is he walking to Tayga or rotting in the hot sun.
The Russian numerical advantage in artillery is offset by the fact that most of their shells land in empty fields and buildings. UA's artillery is more precise and targeted.
Japan is donating 33 water purifiers. Great. Any chance they could thrown in a few hundred thanks they might have in storage?
So Ladas are satan proof and Rat'inburgers are on the menu in Moscow... well... next up... 🤐
It's obviously not considering the losses Ukraine are taking at the moment. They have the volume and the range. Sometimes accuracy just isn't enough.
Still makes no sense. Even good drivers can make mistakes and sometimes things happen which are beyond the driver's control. I take the no seatbelts thing as another example of idiotic Russian machismo.
Russians sabotaging military vehicles in Russia..?
That article states "no modern seatbelts" so presumably they have fitted some type of rudimentary, "passive strap" at least.
A bale twine
Tovarisch, is RuSSia. Barbed wire holds good!
If your trucks are burnt it harder for them to send you to the frinty
Ukrainian military repelled assaults near Vrubivka, Mykolaivka and Vasylivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
how long can they repel?
At Pivdenny Buh direction Russian army shelled Tverdomedovo, Bereznehuvate, Kobzartsi, Kvitneve and Luch, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
how long can they shell?
There is a lot of talk about the huge Artillery advantage the Russians have but for the most of the shelling Ukraine soldiers are safetly underground.The Artillery is not the main killer.Most killing goes on above ground after the artillery has flattened everywhere and in these battle more Russians are dying than Ukraine soldiers.
It's very suspicious on the Russian side.
You'd imagine that would be a guarded compound. And no reports of dead guards if it was a Ukrainian attack. That's not to say there'd be reports anyway..
Looks like an inside job.
Russian army shelled Zhelanne, Avdiivka, Karlivka, Vuhledar and Orikhiv, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine says in the morning report
they must be running low on targets now
To be fair during my time in Ukraine, they too would take insult if you buckled up!
You are posting without any real knowledge or insights into the shelling.We all know the Russian army is shelling everyday.
Today Ukraine forces regained ground north west of Izium because Russian forces were focused on capturing an area southeast of Izium.Russia are taking bites of new territory at the cost of old territory...That's an insight so please try harder when you post about the battles
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An interesting development re: additional Irish aid to Ukraine.
From the Journal - small number of wounded Ukranian soldiers being treated in Ireland (Cork UH).
https://www.thejournal.ie/ukrainian-soldiers-ireland-airlift-5789081-Jun2022/
I wonder do they have Irish connections?
... well I did think bowing that bridge was an own-goal myself...
and...
... going broke... that might take a bit longer. The more Putin and Co bluster and brag the more I am convinced they are on the ropes and are trying to deflect this. Most bullyboys tend to go into overload when they are most vulnerable.
Don't need to be on the front line to have a look at maps and data. Front line wouldn't be the best place for insight about the course of the war, anyway. There'd be more pressing concerns in that situation, like not getting shelled to bits.
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