Still more than likely to go ahead , China won't walk away being it's going to massively benefit them especially if they want to take Taiwan in the future
Chinese labour..
And we'll see. It was western expertise put those other pipelines there for Russia. That's gone now.
Looks bad for dear leader Putin. Embarrassing for his vanity.
Conversation with a Russian colleague some time ago, went something like this:-
Hey Maxim, you like the Vodka a lot, dont you?
Maxim: Sure, I like the vodka, but nothing special.
How much can you drink, Maxim?
Normally, one bottle at home, before going out. then another bottle in the restaurant, waiting for the meal, and chatting. Its a very nice feeling, being with my friends and drinking. Then I have my 3rd bottle. Normalno
And what do you do after the 3rd bottle, Maxim?
Simple... I take out my pistol and start shooting, just for fun. I am a very good shot.
End of conversation.
Delayed , not prostponed indefinitely by all accounts it's supposed to start this year
Have there been any videos of trains travelling through Russia transporting the next batch of weapons? I'd love to see what type of artillery, tanks and BMP's are being sent.
I still can't get over how much Russia has considering the daily losses.
European countries donated surplus weaponry and then some, but now that there's not much left to give, they are clearly moving on to building up stockpiles and (re)arming for the next conflict. Just look at some of the recent statements where many military leaders are saying there's limited time left to prepare for the next war.
I see this grand gas pipeline to China from Russia has been postponed indefinitely.
Reason: no Russian labour to build it. It'll only be built if China agrees to Chinese labour be used in Russia to build it.
Seems a lot of holes appearing in the Ukrainian defences.
They just aren’t been given what they need.
Europe has surpassed the US's figure for military aid, that's hardly sitting around twiddling their thumbs.
That's also excluding the financial support the EU provides Ukraine.
I just can’t believe with how Iran had backed Hamas and how Russia is cosying up to Iran that Israel isn’t happy to see Russia defeated.
Europe doesn't have the manufacturing capacity and hasn't ramped it up over the last two years except in a few niche areas.
Unless US aid resumes, or European countries finance the purchase of US stocks, Ukraine will effectively fall this year.
It could restart but we're heading to March/ April if not later before any serious discussions on aid actually start,it was predicted in October, November December, January now were a few days off February and still nothing from the US and not a lot coming from the Europe ,but that could all change
The US has stopped giving aid to Ukraine and it is unlikely to restart.
Europe is the issue here. We always knew it was a possibility that US aid would be pulled and we have sat around and twiddled our thumbs for the last 24 months and just hoping that the US continued to pick up our slack.
After the Oct 7 terrorist attack on Israel when the Israeli started to retaliate and move into Gaza Ukrainian shell deliveries fell immediately by 30% ,and only the other day the Israeli government put in a massive ammunition order to be delivered immediately , along with 25 f35 and a simpler number of the new F15EX which they asked the US Airforce to give their production slots so that Israel get them first ,the US air force hasn't even got there's yet ....
A massive ammunition demand from Israel will have an effect on Ukraine who as we already know are having issues with shortages
I'd suggest that they may be refused after the third year to leave their posts and the Ukrainians could in theory extend there conscription contracts by several years but that could be a big problem if men and women on the front lines say no .
If I'm correct around March, April,May 2025 the first conscripts would be due to be released from their service
It's a tough 1 as with what's happening in the middle east now with America loosing troops, things could slide really bad over there and you would not know how that ends up which places Ukraine in a worse position as America might be thinking we need the weapons etc. that we have as there might possibly be a conflict with us over there and we cannot spare any to Ukraine.
Realistically, are the conscripts going to be released when the time comes? Impossible to replace that kind of experience.
I believe it's a mix of all of the above, rotation, replacements and ammo shortages ,they are blowing through a serious amount of everything from artillery, mortars and 40mm grenades,and yet the Russians keep coming and making minor advances but holding what they are taking, we've already heard families complaining there sons and fathers on the front lines close to two years,that takes a massive toll on everyone,and the leadership are arguing over Mobilisations all the while the clock has stated to tick for the release of conscripts who have to be released after three years
I will admit things do not look good on the UAF frontlines. There are definitely signs of things beginning to buckle. Not sure if it's because of lack of troop rotation, shortage of supply, fatigue, etc
But Russia appears to be able to throw endless meat waves at UAf lines.
If Putin gets a win from this, History will not look kindly on some western nations and in particular the US Republicans.
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At any rate. I can see why there'd be some speculation that one of the skynex systems took a hit there. It's not completely baseless. I'd err on the side of not(even removing a few percent because its Gatling that posted it) but it certainly looks more possible than Ukraine losing half a battalion from one sewer move 🤣.
Keeping in mind it's one gun out of 4. So they haven't lost a full system worst comes to worst.
And you're saying it is based on the initial photo and ignoring all the comments under the tweet from people offering their opinion.
You seem to want it to be a Skynex system and the photo is enough for you so any other opinions you will disregard.
It seems like it's ok for you to post tweets but when someone else posts a tweet (that you disagree with or conflicts with something you say/claim), you pull out the 'oh based on some random person on twitter' etc...
Case in point, it looks like Ukraine lost a Skynex system to you (based on a photo). You're quite happy to post that here.
I reply with a tweet that people are of the opinion it's not a Skynex system (they explain why, 6 wheels, not 8 etc...), to which you reply 'So it can't possibly be a skynex based off tweet replies ....'
He explains how he arrived at the numbers in the video but you would have known that if you watched it before commenting it as BS.
Well, well, problems with Russian oil..tankers attacked. More to come I'd guess.
No .
So it can't possibly be a skynex based off tweet replies ....
So much for details
Always important to read the comments to get a little more informed opinion.
You'd have saved yourself the embarrassment of the cargo 300/200, had you read the comments back then.
Yes, Ukraine formally requested the helicopters last December.
The Ukrainian government made a formal request to acquire the MRH-90s on 19 December 2023.
TOW missiles:
Looks like Ukraine may have lost one of their latest skynex air defence systems only recently delivered..
insane losses on the russian side in Avdiivka
Perun always give good unbiased updates
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