350 km²
Remind me how long it took the Russians to take 168 km² of Ukraine?
Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
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Evil Empire (attempts to) Strike Back
“Russian sources claim that around 4,000 soldiers from Bilhorod and a brigade from near Vovchansk, along with 2,200 soldiers reassigned from Ukrainian fronts (reportedly from Makiivka, Luhansk and near Vuhledar, Donetsk), are redirected to the Kursk region in an attempt to oust Ukrainian forces.”
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1821278564932841874
And now we know why his vehicle was targetted.
The ole ‘Z’ marking...
EW failed
“”Yes, Poddubny was driving a Peugeot Landtrek pickup truck, diesel, with Z marking. The car was equipped with EW against FPV.””
https://x.com/PStyle0ne1/status/1821264034827792688
“‼️ 300 Russian POWs in 2 days in the Kursk area according to an officer of the Ukrainian armed forces”
https://x.com/PStyle0ne1/status/1821267799395754235
Apparently he met Sternenko birds
Nearly 50% of all Russian gas exports to the European Union flow through this station. It is the only operational Russian gas pipeline supplying the European market.
https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1821266620695900466
What will Ukraine do with this gas metering station?
Will ruzzia shut down the gas wells that feed this station?
Reports that Russian reinforcements sent to Kursk front are having a very bad time tonight and it’s still early.
They’ve been having a ‘very bad time’ for 2.5 years.
“Kursk front”
Maybe this marks a new phase in the war, with Ukraine seizing the initiative.
While they have certainly taken the initiative here, I can’t see them holding this ground for long. But Russia’s offensive was already grinding along at a crawl, and seemingly losing steam. Forcing them to redeploy badly needed reserves from areas where they are already struggling might be the goal here. It might even provide some opportunities to push the front back at a few points. It is also a pretty big embarrassment to Putin, and can’t be good for morale among Russian troops and civilians.
Also, those troops arriving from the front will not have built up fighting positions and logistics, and will probably lack many of the tools deployed in Ukraine, like EW support. And they will be covered by UKR artillery and rockets. Maybe even JDAMS, SDBs and AASMs. UKR could also have moved an air defense battery to the border. At this point, we just don’t know what UKR has committed to this effort, and what the true goal is.
lol forgot that, back when it was funny
Most likely main goal was to cause redeployment of troops and egg on military’s leadership faces.
Bet the blame game is outrageous at this moment.
Not enough buses in Moscow to handle this
If he survives then he can have the fun of describing the fall of Putin to all the Russians who are sick of war and conscription. Wonder how that would affect his popularity?
Interesting Articles:
Russian Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopter Engaged In Mid-Air By Ukrainian Drone
Ukraine’s use of drones to hunt for and take down enemy helicopters operating near the front is expanding.
https://www.twz.com/air/russian-mi-28-havoc-attack-helicopter-engaged-in-mid-air-by-ukrainian-drone
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Ukrainian Forces Fight Inside Russia For Second Day (Updated)
As the peculiar incursion operation continues, Ukrainian troops still hold territory inside Russia’s Kursk region.
https://www.twz.com/air/ukrainian-forces-fight-inside-russia-for-second-day
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Ukraine Situation Report: Cross-Border Raid Shakes Russia’s Kursk Region
Russia rushed reserve troops and aircraft to the Kursk region to repel a cross-boarder mechanized attack. (First Day)
https://www.twz.com/land/ukraine-situation-report-cross-border-raid-shakes-russias-kursk-region
Gen. Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the Russian General Staff, told Putin that his troops “were continuing to destroy the enemy” and that this operation would end in defeat for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry called on the world community to “condemn the criminal actions of the Kyiv regime.”
Putin met with Belousov, Shoigu, FSB Director Bortnikov, and Gerasimov, to discuss the situation in the Kursk region.
Gerasimov promised all was under control. Putin and the rest looked skeptical. By the way, Putin was once more sitting far away from his subordinates.
https://t.co/KF0irzUiL7 pic.twitter.com/Axt42DqdzE
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Russian “Z-blogger” “Thirteenth” describes the situation in Kursk region of Russia.
Meanwhile, Putin has spoken on the situation. He promised to talk it through with his law enforcers.
“As of this morning:
Khokhly [Ukrainians] have broken through the Russian State border and are entering the area near the settlements of Daryino, Gogolevka, Sverdlikovo and Goncharovka.
The enemy has maneuvered about 10 km deep into the border, and now they are not stopping pulling in reserves, occupying the above-mentioned settlements. Two of our helicopters were shot down yesterday, air defense has been pulled to a f*cking heap.
This is not a media move by morons from the Russian Volunteer Corps, this is a real offensive and a breakthrough of the state border of the Russian Federation, which by the way is “sacred and inviolable”. Or not anymore?
“You can make mistakes, but you can’t lie,” - A.R. Belousov.
“If we do not learn to tell the truth, we will not win wars,” - Prigozhin E. V.
And remember the quotes of these people more often. Maybe something will change in your minds.
Nothing critical is happening, but nothing good is happening either, a tough and timely solution is needed.”
Ukraine attack on Russia's #Kursk Region
A 24-year-old pregnant woman died during an evacuation from Sudzha. Her husband reported that their vehicle was shot at by a Ukrainian soldier.
The deceased was Nina Kuznetsova. Yesterday, she was attempting to leave Sudzha with her… pic.twitter.com/kqyq1zaL0H— Russian Market (@runews) August 7, 2024
A 24-year-old pregnant woman died during an evacuation from Sudzha. Her husband reported that their vehicle was shot at by a Ukrainian soldier.
The deceased was Nina Kuznetsova. Yesterday, she was attempting to leave Sudzha with her mother, husband Artem, and child. Artem was driving ahead (his car is shown in the video), while Nina, her mother, and their son were in the vehicle behind. As they approached the Kurilovka-Goncharovka highway, shots were fired from the bushes. According to Artem, he saw the soldier, his helmet, blue tape, and the barrel of a rifle.
"He was shooting from the front, at close range, as we were approaching him. The fire was directed at me. He riddled my car with bullets, but none hit me. Then he opened fire on her vehicle—she lost consciousness and crashed into my car. Nina's mother moved her and their son into my car, and we rushed to the hospital. Nina died there," Artem Kuznetsov told the news outlet Baza.
Nina was two months pregnant. Artem said they did not know the baby's gender but hoped for a girl. Their two-year-old son was also injured in the shooting and is currently in the hospital, but his life is not in danger.
According to the latest information, three civilians were killed and at least 28 people were injured during the Ukrainian attack on the Kursk region.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
https://mickryan.substack.com/p/the-battle-of-kursk-2024
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