"Some of the units that attacked Kyiv were severely mauled, with many battalion tactical groups experiencing a combined personnel and equipment reduction of 30% and others hurt even more. "We've seen indications of some units that are literally ... eradicated — there's just nothing left at the BTG except a handful of troops and maybe a small number of vehicles," the official said. "
I was 21 years in the military and never heard of DOD News.
'U.S. Drones for Ukraine Will Include Latest Tank Killers'
The Pentagon plans to order and send to Ukraine 10 of the newest model Switchblade drones armed with tank-busting warheads in addition to previously announced deliveries of a less powerful version, according to two people familiar with the decision.
The new Switchblade-600 weapons are part of $300 million in lethal military assistance announced by the Pentagon Friday night that will be contracted directly from industry instead of drawn from existing stocks, according to the people, who asked not to identified discussing the plan.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday confirmed the tank-killing drones are part of the weaponry being sent to Ukraine.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-04/u-s-switchblade-drones-for-ukraine-will-include-tank-killers
So if Ukraine is beating the Russians so badly, we don’t need to keep giving them money and weapons. They’ve obviously “got this,” right? Can’t have it both ways.
“The Russian units that were attacking Kyiv have withdrawn and are refitting in Belarus and western Russia”
Recombining is the correct word. Not an easy task and due to heavy losses may be impossible. Especially since there is word that conscripts whose contracts have expired are not allowed to leave - always a moral booster, not.
More on Recombining
Ex-Commanding General of the US Army Europe - recombining forces
https://twitter.com/MarkHertling/status/1511098973678972938?t=ciWK01lQq5UDGJklK6qw5w&s=19
I’m hoping Ukraine kicks them completely out of their eastern territories.
What moron ever thought Russia wanted Kiev?
A Chilean, living in Ukraine does a good breakdown of Russia’s objectives, Victoria Nuland, Zelensky’s role, and the Nazi elements in key positions in Ukraine Government, and Military post Maiden.
Not a fan of podcasts, but this one was worth the listen.
https://youtu.be/nFhkJZ3Dyb4