I wonder is this linked to the Telegram post I link to earlier.
Suggestions that a significant breakthrough has happened near Kharkiv, taking the Russians by surprise.
To be fair I have not seen anybody in Ireland describing the Baltic countries Poland, Romania etc as "former Soviet". Maybe someone has but can't say I have seen that.
That's what I'm hearing as well, but I'm still somewhat skeptical as to the success of such an operation. My gut feeling is that this might be more about tying town Russian forces in the Kharkiv area so they can't be sent down to Kherson to reinforce the forces down there.
PM Scholz of Germany (Previously known as DDR (Previously known as Third Reich)) has blocked delivery of 200 tanks and training
It's difficult to imagine that Ukraine would have the combination of man power and equipment to launch a serious offensive on the other end of the front from Kherson. It definitely sounds like something is stirring though.
I don't think so.
If you remember during the battle of Sieverodonetsk, the Russians were able to concentrate their forces into a small geographical area and use their sheer weight of numbers and firepower to overwhelm the Ukrainians. That was their biggest success of the war so far and was very costly for Ukraine. Clearly Ukraine wants to avoid that type of battle again.
By Ukraine splitting their forces, attacking in multiple widespread locations, it prevents Russian from concentrating and keeps them anticipating where the next strike is coming. It also takes advantage of the poor logistical situation of the Russians. Perhaps Russia moves forces to reinforce where Ukraine is attacking, but maybe by the time they get there, Ukraine decide to attack somewhere else.
At least this is what I hope Ukraine is doing. I feel large scale offensives are beyond Ukraine at this point. The best thing for them now is to engage in small-scale hit and run tactics. Find where Russia is weakest, attack, force Russia to shift forces, then go attack somewhere else. I think Ukraine should avoid targeting the better Russian formations (most of whom are in Kherson as far as I can tell).
Missile strike targeted Komyshuvakha of Zaporizhzhia region
They have consistently faired better when they have stretched the Russians, who seem to only prosper in a concentrated artillery battle. So would be great if this is true basically
The Germans were slow to start but they've improved a lot, the Ukrainians themselves have said so several times now and I don't see Germany turning back at this stage.
Also, while people on this thread often see weapons as the only measure of help, it's worth noting that Germany has given a lot of humanitarian aid, taken in a lot of refugees, and all aid combined as percentage of GDP is still above what Ireland has given.
Yes, that tweet was ridiculously oversensitive. The fact that many Eastern European countries are ex Soviet states is precisely why they are so anti Russian and supportive of Ukraine. It's not belittling their identity at all, it's giving historical context to their current stance. Just another idiot on social media getting offended over nothing
To close the thread, this Russian commandant has died.
I believe it's more of a case the German government didn't respond to the request from the company who makes them
The Kharkiv direction became more active much earlier than today. Preparations for the offensive were carried out for at least a month. Now we see what we wrote about earlier - a counteroffensive has begun.
In addition to what many channels have already circulated about Balakliya, I would like to say about the intensification of missile strikes. Over the past week, dozens of missiles have received: Izyum, Kupyansk, Shevchenkovo and other places. Just yesterday, more than 30 Hymers rockets flew over Izyum, I will not write about the results.
I also want to turn to various channels - do not rush to give unverified information about Shestakovo, Peremoga, Bayrak, for now you are drawing too optimistic pictures.
We wish good luck and strength to our warriors. Victory is forged by the enterprising and resolute, there is hope for them.
From the Russian Wagner Telegram channel.
Which means the Wagners got their ass blasted.
Seemingly Zelenskyy is going to make a statement tonight about the offensive at Kharkiv.
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Russia have about a month to do something. Those nights are starting to get cold. Luhansk tonight is 5 degrees, Donetsk 6 degrees, Kherson 7 degrees. That's cold when you are sitting in a damp trench all night. They are sending out local conscripts, in random gear, no fires to keep warm. Imagine what it will be like in a month's time when they don't have cold weather gear?
The only guy who has come out and said that is a bog standard MP. Is he doing some sort of a solo run?
I doubt Wagner units were in these towns. They are expensive and experienced mercenaries, very unlikely you have them defending a sleepy part of the front (or at least sleepy until now). Looks like the Russians (and everyone else) has been caught off guard.
Balaklyia being reported as being encircled by Ukraine. Under attack from many foreign mercenaries, many of whom are speaking English.
Three of the four lines providing power from Ukraine's grid have been put out of action during the fighting and on Saturday the UN watchdog said the last line had also been disconnected, leaving just one lower-power reserve line from a nearby thermal plant.
Ukrainian officials said on Monday that the last working reactor was disconnected from the grid after the last main power line went down.
-not if but when the nuclear reactor loses power a calamity awaits
The same Wagner that got anilated in syria.
Paid better than conscripts doesn't make them super soldiers .
A village called Staryi Karavan, this time near Sloviansk looks to have fallen to Ukraine this evening.
Seem a lot of dead orcs wearing basical uniforms and trainers,can't imagine trying to stay warm when your kit doesn't involve multiple layer systems and insulation
I have huge respect for these fighters.
Russian Telegram reporting this town as being taken by Ukraine. They are particularly furious because after being taken, a volunteer LPR unit was sent into recapture it. The entire unit was destroyed, except for the camera man. Russian Twitter accounts are in a meltdown.
That's the 2nd reported foothold they've gained on the other (North) side of the Siverski Donets in the past few days. Ozerne is about 5km to the east.
Hopefully we'll hear about Dibrova soon and they'll be able to establish a viable bridgehead.
People believing stuff they read on Russian Telegram channels 🤣
Methinks the Ukrainians are now forcing the Russians to play whack-a-mole and have stretched them so thin that they can no longer respond adequately.
All this, plus the heavy gear is still being rolled in by the West. The schoolyard bully is down and many former victims will be gleefully putting the boot in.
Perhaps a freefall is possible, surely the Russian state can't afford to lose ALL it's equipment currently in Ukraine and none can be saved unless rolled out.
Other regions may now cast off their chains and chant "nuke us or fcuk off".
Im hoping the Georgians decide to get some payback and take back South Ossetia once and for all ,
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