Ukraine

[FuzzyLumpkins]

US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director of Analysis Trent Maul stated that there is a “realistic possibility” that Ukrainian forces will break through the entire Russian defense in southern Ukraine by the end of 2023, while a Ukrainian source suggested that upcoming Russian defensive positions are weaker than those Ukrainian forces have previously breached. Maul stated on September 6 in an interview with the Economist that the recent Ukrainian breach of the “first” of three Russian defensive layers in southern Ukraine gives Ukrainian forces a “realistic possibility” to break through the remaining series of Russian defensive positions by the end of 2023.[6] Maul stated that Ukrainian forces have also advanced into the “second” Russian defensive layer, likely referring to recent advances by light Ukrainian infantry past the series of Russian defensive positions that run northwest of Verbove to north of Solodka Balka (20km south of Orikhiv) in western Zaporizhia Oblast.[7] Former Ukrainian Aidar Battalion Commander Yevhen Dykyi stated on September 4 that battles are already ongoing at these Russian defensive positions but that Ukrainian forces have not yet broken through them.[8] Dykyi stated that the minefields ahead of the upcoming Russian defensive layer are not continuous, consistent with previous Ukrainian statements suggesting that Ukrainian forces have already advanced through the densest minefields.[9] Dykyi stated that Russia’s “third” defensive layer in southern Ukraine is primarily comprised of command posts, communication points, and warehouses and mainly acts as a support line for the Russian defensive positions further north.[10] Dykyi argued that Russian forces will not be able to hold back Ukrainian advances at this “third“ series of Russian defensive positions, implying that a definitive Ukrainian breach of the current Russian defensive layer would be operationally decisive.

https://www.understandingwar.org/bac...nflict-updates

They have a couple of defensive lines north of and around Tokmak but outside of that if they can get past this third layer there is nothing to prevent them from rolling up the flanks of the dfense works for 100 km both east and west. That is not to mention the flat terrain to the south which is not mined and ideal for armored vehicles to be put to use.

[koriwhat]

I'm CopyPasta smart

[hater]

US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director of Analysis Trent Maul stated that there is a “realistic possibility” that Ukrainian forces will break through the entire Russian defense in southern Ukraine by the end of 2023, while a Ukrainian source suggested that upcoming Russian defensive positions are weaker than those Ukrainian forces have previously breached. Maul stated on September 6 in an interview with the Economist that the recent Ukrainian breach of the “first” of three Russian defensive layers in southern Ukraine gives Ukrainian forces a “realistic possibility” to break through the remaining series of Russian defensive positions by the end of 2023.[6] Maul stated that Ukrainian forces have also advanced into the “second” Russian defensive layer, likely referring to recent advances by light Ukrainian infantry past the series of Russian defensive positions that run northwest of Verbove to north of Solodka Balka (20km south of Orikhiv) in western Zaporizhia Oblast.[7] Former Ukrainian Aidar Battalion Commander Yevhen Dykyi stated on September 4 that battles are already ongoing at these Russian defensive positions but that Ukrainian forces have not yet broken through them.[8] Dykyi stated that the minefields ahead of the upcoming Russian defensive layer are not continuous, consistent with previous Ukrainian statements suggesting that Ukrainian forces have already advanced through the densest minefields.[9] Dykyi stated that Russia’s “third” defensive layer in southern Ukraine is primarily comprised of command posts, communication points, and warehouses and mainly acts as a support line for the Russian defensive positions further north.[10] Dykyi argued that Russian forces will not be able to hold back Ukrainian advances at this “third“ series of Russian defensive positions, implying that a definitive Ukrainian breach of the current Russian defensive layer would be operationally decisive.

https://www.understandingwar.org/bac...nflict-updates

They have a couple of defensive lines north of and around Tokmak but outside of that if they can get past this third layer there is nothing to prevent them from rolling up the flanks of the dfense works for 100 km both east and west. That is not to mention the flat terrain to the south which is not mined and ideal for armored vehicles to be put to use.

[Ef-man]

Whatever it takes.

[Ef-man]

A twofer!

[hater]

Amazing lecture/interview from Professor Jeffrey Sachs on the recent Ukranian history

Must watch

[clambake]

Lol

[pgardn]

Amazing lecture/interview from Professor Jeffrey Sachs on the recent Ukranian history

Must watch

a day in the life hater and the internets...

[Kim Jong-il]

I'm CopyPasta smart

Says the guy who just regurgitates opinions from the podcasts he listens to.

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[Ef-man]

Ole Joe put putler back in his cuck shed

Putin's mouthpiece lashed out after the US announced plan to send $5.4 million in seized Russian oligarch funds to Ukrainian veterans



The Kremlin cried foul this week after the US announced plans to give millions of dollars in seized Russian oligarch assets to Ukrainian military veterans.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the venture during his visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, saying the US would transfer to Ukraine $5.4 million in assets that once belonged to Russia's powerful oligarchs.

"Those who have enabled Putin's war of aggression should pay for it," Blinken said during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Russia responded to the assertion with outrage and threats. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said such a transfer would be unlawful, Russian state media outlet TASS reported.

"We consider all cases tied to the blocking, seizure, or other retention of any funds related to state, private, or mixed property of the Russian Federation abroad to be illegal acts," Peskov told reporters on Thursday.


https://www.businessinsider.com/russ...ate-department

[ElNono]

We didn't fight the Russians. Our last Head 2 Head was us defeating Lenin's march West.

I'm always here to teach you European History buddy.

Agreed you didn't fight, you just bent over...

On September 17, 1939, Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov declares that the Polish government has ceased to exist, as the U.S.S.R. exercises the “fine print” of the Hitler-Stalin Non-aggression pact—the invasion and occupation of eastern Poland.

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As Soviet troops broke into Poland, they unexpectedly met up with German troops who had fought their way that far east in a little more than two weeks. The Germans receded when confronted by the Soviets, handing over their Polish prisoners of war. Thousands of Polish troops were taken into captivity; some Poles simply surrendered to the Soviets to avoid being captured by the Germans.

The Soviet Union would wind up with about three-fifths of Poland and 13 million of its people as a result of the invasion.

[ElNono]

There was no upside of going to Vietnam, Afghanistan, Syria. Yet we still go.

Sorry but the lunatics in the white house already have crossed many lines depleted Uranium, cluster bombs, F16s, last step is direct intervention, then nukes

Whatever it takes

[ElNono]

Whatever it takes.

[velik_m]

[velik_m]

[FrostKing]

Agreed you didn't fight, you just bent over...

On September 17, 1939, Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov declares that the Polish government has ceased to exist, as the U.S.S.R. exercises the “fine print” of the Hitler-Stalin Non-aggression pact—the invasion and occupation of eastern Poland.

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As Soviet troops broke into Poland, they unexpectedly met up with German troops who had fought their way that far east in a little more than two weeks. The Germans receded when confronted by the Soviets, handing over their Polish prisoners of war. Thousands of Polish troops were taken into captivity; some Poles simply surrendered to the Soviets to avoid being captured by the Germans.

The Soviet Union would wind up with about three-fifths of Poland and 13 million of its people as a result of the invasion.

Two of the strongest militaries in WW2 simultaneously defeated a smaller nation positioned in the Middle.

Aren't you Argentinian? You guys got bent over by an equal sized Britain. In the last 50 years when they were already a s of their former self. Protected by a shore they had to invade. And all their supplies had to be transported from another Continent.

[ChumpDumper]

Two of the strongest militaries in WW2 simultaneously defeated a smaller nation positioned in the Middle.

Aren't you Argentinian? You guys got bent over by an equal sized Britain. In the last 50 years when they were already a s of their former self. Protected by a shore they had to invade. And all their supplies had to be transported from another Continent.

whataboutism

[Ef-man]

Two of the strongest militaries in WW2 simultaneously defeated a smaller nation positioned in the Middle.

Aren't you Argentinian? You guys got bent over by an equal sized Britain. In the last 50 years when they were already a s of their former self. Protected by a shore they had to invade. And all their supplies had to be transported from another Continent.

You don’t know about your polack history and now you want to lecture on Argentinian history?

Today’s polacks!

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[Ef-man]

whataboutism

These MAGAs are so easily triggered by facts; it explains why Yam s loves the poorly educated.

Poor fellas.

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[hater]

"The Pope is a pro Russian bot"



een nazees

[ChumpDumper]

"The Pope is a pro Russian bot"



een nazees

what is the pope gonna do for two orthodox countries?

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