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Update from Ukraine | No Leopard Tanks were agreed for Ukraine | Big failure or not? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUvE80VhhHc
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Update from Ukraine | No Leopard Tanks were agreed for Ukraine | Big failure or not?
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Russian drones "Merlin-VR" and "Orlan-10" were shot down https://censor.net/en/news/3394673/russian_drones_merlinvr_and_orlan10_were_shot_down_air_force Today, the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 2 enemy drones of operational-tactical level. Censor.NET informs about this with reference to the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "On January 20, 2023, in the afternoon in the southern and eastern directions, two Russian unmanned aerial vehicles of the operational-tactical level, "Merlin-VR" and "Orlan-10", were shot down," the message reads.
We’ve been told repeatedly that Ukraine was winning. Why do they need Leopard tanks then?
ARTICLES
1- 10th package of EU sanctions against Russia to be ready for anniversary of full-scale invasion - Reuters
https://censor.net/en/n3394715
20.01.23 23:32
European Union countries are working on the tenth package of sanctions against Russia, which is scheduled to come into effect in February, the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
This was stated to agency Reuters by diplomatic sources, reports Censor.NЕТ with reference to “European truth”.
The more hardline EU countries are already demanding new sanctions, which, among other things, should limit cooperation with Moscow in the field of nuclear fuel, ban imports of Russian diamonds, and reduce trade with Belarus, a Kremlin ally.
Senior diplomats from the three EU countries with a moderate stance on sanctions told Reuters that the next package of sanctions against Russia should be ready by the anniversary of the invasion on February 24.
They did not, however, discuss what those sanctions might include. “It’s too early, we just got the ninth package,” said a senior diplomat from another EU country.
Read more: EU has introduced toughest sanctions against Russian Federation in history, Russian economy will face decade of regression, - von der Leyen
No decisions on the tenth package of sanctions are expected at the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers on Monday, January 23. Instead, they will discuss the approval of the seventh tranche of military aid to Ukraine worth 500 million euros, which was previously blocked by Hungary.
In addition, Foreign Ministers are also expected to expand the sanctions list against Iran for human rights violations, and some EU countries are calling for even more action in response to Tehran’s supply of drones used by Russia in Ukraine.
The media reported earlier that Brussels had accelerated work on the tenth package of sanctions and hoped to adopt it before the EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv.
According to the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the tenth package of sanctions will be mainly focused on closing loopholes and introducing significant consequences for those who circumvent EU sanctions.
2- Field of energy will become one of parts of 10th package of sanctions against Russian Federation, - Michel
19.01.23 17:05
https://censor.net/en/n3394409
Field of energy will become one of parts of 10th package of sanctions against Russian Federation, - Michel
News Censor.NET World
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The energy sector will become one of the parts of the 10th package of sanctions against Russia for its aggression in Ukraine.
This was announced by the Chairman of the European Council, Charles Michel, Censor.NET reports with reference to Interfax-Ukraine.
“I can confirm that we have started consultations on a possible 10th package of sanctions. We have decided to specifically direct these sanctions to the energy sector,” he explained.
Also, according to him, it is necessary to see in which sectors it is possible to introduce sanctions against the Russian Federation.
In addition, Michel noted, it is important to direct these sanctions against Russian propagandists, and not only to maintain pressure on the Kremlin, but also to increase it.
According to the President of the European Council, another task is to attract more states to further isolate Russia and those states that support it.
Is that a serious question. So the Sherman was good enough we were winnng why did we need the Pershing or the b-29
F’n amazing
There are no tanks. No armored vehicles, nothing. It’s a money transfer to the country that washes the global elites money. They are draining our money, and transferring it to the rich and powerful. In exchange, some poor schmucks with families are needlessly being sacrificed in the name of a BS war.
We are asleep.
There was a well spoken military analyst on one of the news networks a couple of days ago, who during a long dedicated segment said none of the NATO countries were going to send their major tank platforms into Ukraine, by themselves. Either they send them as unified force, or they don’t send them at all.
He said the main reason they aren’t willing to send them together, as was done most notably in Iraq, is because the major tank platforms can only be manned, operated, and maintained, by the NATO tank programs that own them, and their personnel. You can’t just hand the keys over to the Ukrainians, especially the maintenance part.
He also said that the major tank platforms require not only a large manpower contingent, but they are very diesel fuel hungry, and the Russians have pretty much already destroyed the diesel fuel lines and substations anywhere near the front lines, and they are aggressively targeting them with precision missiles, something else that wasn’t happening in Iraq.
Who knows if he was, or is, correct. But he made a very strong case that NO major NATO tank platforms, whether the Leopard qualifies as a major tank program or not, are going to be heading into Ukraine anytime soon, if ever.
False. The aid is mostly in terms of equipment transfers, not cash.
ARTICLES
1. Netherlands ready to pay for Leopard tanks for Ukraine - Bloomberg
19.01.23 21:45
https://censor.net/en/n3394462
The deliveries should take place within a broad coalition of European and NATO allies.
According to Censor.NЕТ, this is statеd by Bloomberg.
According to Dutch Defense Minister Keesa Ollongren, the Netherlands is ready to pay for Leopard tanks to be sent to Ukraine as part of a coalition of European and NATO allies.
The Netherlands has already paid for the shipment of T-72 tanks from the Czech Republic to Kyiv, and the same approach, according to the Minister, could be replicated for German Leopard tanks.
“That’s definitely something we’re willing to do,” Ollongren said.
In addition to the tanks, any coalition will also require partners to provide ammunition, training and other support.
“We are all waiting to hear Germany’s position on tanks, but I am in favor of trying to find a solution and trying to send tanks to Ukraine,” Ollongren emphasized.
2. Netherlands to give two Patriot systems to Ukraine
20.01.23 21:22
https://censor.net/en/n3394462
This is stated by Censor.NЕТ with reference to Ukrinform.
“The Netherlands will hand over two Patriot anti-aircraft missile launchers to Ukraine,” the statement said.
Ukraine will also receive missiles for these launchers.
65 Dutch servicemen will train about 200 Ukrainian soldiers to use the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, according to a letter from Dutch Defense Minister Kees Ollongren to the House of Representatives.”
“ False. The aid is mostly in terms of equipment transfers, not cash.”
If that’s the case, then no impact on the deficit as it is already paid for?
20 Jan: Ukrainians SUCCESSFULLY ADVANCE ON SVATOVE
War in Ukraine Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kb7rIUPjQ8
Reporting from Ukraine:
“I am a Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the three hundred and thirty first day of the war.
Day 331: January 20
Today there is a lot of news from the Luhansk region. Over the last several days, the Ukrainians have conducted an extensive attack here, which resulted in a lot of changes to the front line.
The changes to the status quo happened in the central part of the Luhansk region. Last time we covered this area, I told you that the Russians launched an unstoppable series of assaults on Novoselivke because, without it, they would not be able to maintain their positions in Kuzemivka. The main idea behind these attacks was that offense is the best defense. In we look at the topographic map, we can see that Kuzemivka is located in the lowlands, surrounded by Ukrainian positions a few hundred meters away from it. This means that there is simply no way to hold defense inside the village, so the Russians were constantly pushing and successfully preventing the Ukrainians from getting too close and endangering this group.
The biggest problem with this tactic is that it is extremely costly, as attackers usually lose more men than the defenders, and in this case, where the Russians were attacking from a tactically disadvantageous position, the losses were even higher. The Ukrainians tried to burn Russian reserves with artillery strikes, but the situation only noticeably changed when the Russians started reinforcing Kreminna. This put a huge strain on Russian reserves in this particular region, and the Ukrainians took the initiative.
Due to the constant attacks, the Ukrainians opted for an unusual solution. They abandoned Novoselivke but conducted combat reconnaissance very frequently. This way, they did not need to stay under artillery fire in this very small village, and they also did not allow the Russians to establish full control over it. But as the weakness of the Russian group became more evident, the Ukrainians prepared an attack fist to push the Russians from this region completely.
One group consisting of up to 20 troops attacked the village from Berestove, similarly to how it was done previously. During the engagement, the Ukrainians exploited the fact that their attention was fixed on the first attack group and opened the second line of attack. The Ukrainians formed an attack fist in Stelmakhivka that consisted of around 100 people and several tanks and assaulted the southwestern outskirts. As a result, the Russians were rapidly pushed behind the railways and soon started retreating. The Ukrainians reinforced this group even more with around 150 troops and half a dozen armored vehicles and developed their offensive in the direction of Kuzemivka. As a result, the Russians left the Kuzemivka area completely. Nonetheless, the Russians continued to concentrate their artillery fire on these two settlements. Their goal was to inflict losses on this big attack group and also not allow it to clear the settlement. The latest news suggests that the Ukrainians did not clear Kuzemivka, so it is considered a grey zone, but they do maintain full control over Novoselivske, which is even more important than Kuzemivka.
After losing control over Kuzemivka, the Russians basically have only three settlements standing in the way of the Ukrainians and preventing them from storming Svatove. What is interesting, over the last month, there were a lot of engagements around these settlements. For example, as noted in my previous report on this region, the Ukrainian General Staff, for the first time, started mentioning Kryvoshyivka and Pikuychansk, which indicates that the Ukrainians have been gradually improving their tactical position around these settlements. Also, a lot of heavy clashes happened between Stelmakhivka and Kolomyichikha because these are the main bases in the region.
Even though the Ukrainians are still far away from attacking Svatove in a serious way, getting as close to it as possible can force the Russians to deploy their reserves in this city instead of Bakhmut and Kreminna, which can alleviate a lot of issues that the Ukrainians are experiencing right now.
The Svatove area is mainly the area of responsibility of mobilized soldiers, which the Russian command does not trust a lot, and may be forced to relocate their professional troops from the south. And no wonder, as these units lack military discipline, which translates to very poor coordination on the battlefield. This poor coordination often results in defensive positions being abandoned prematurely, which to a degree, happened in Novoselivske because the Russians failed to request artillery support timely and quickly withdrew.”
VIDEOS
1. WORLD SECOND ARMY? RUSSIAN UNITS ARE USING WW2 ERA ARTILLERY IN UKRAINE || 2023
Warthog Defense
Jan 20, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhWzH0SE0cY
2. Russian Deserter Ready To Testify On War Crimes
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Jan 20, 20232:00P.M. EST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCPulQSYBQQ
I am anything but a Putinista. I think he should be drawn and quartered but haven’t the Ukies been telling us for some time now that they’re making great use of abandoned and easily repaired Russian armor, numbering in the hundreds?
Does anyone know about the reality of [or can explain] this new Electromagnetic Railgun weapon?
Elon’s Musk Electromagnetic Railgun For Ukraine - The Most Powerful Cannon Ever
Daily Aviation
Jan 17, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbuXxKZ8VXg
The neocons are trying like hell to keep Germany in line. People there are angry about the nutty sacrifices, and unhappy that we blew up Nordstream. We want to force them into deeper involvement.
“making great use of abandoned and easily repaired Russian armor”
True. I am not a military weapon expert [Note Comment #15] My understanding is Russian tanks are major supplier of tanks for Ukraine. LOL Ukraine even uses severely trashed Russian tanks for spare parts to repair.
But, my understanding is Russian tanks are severely inferior.
I read earlier this week Russia is again trying to send tanks with a cage over the top to prevent explosives from entering.
The logistics, maintenance, fuel, ammo, training etc. for mechanized units is massive. I've personally seen, on numerous occasions, foreign forces try to run our gear. It's always a nightmare, even with lots of direct support.
These equipment gifts are for show and profit.
It doesn’t matter. Russia just flies along their line and takes them out....bam, bam, bam. Have seen many many videos of this event on telegram.
Really sad.
That’s probably why Ukraine is begging for tanks.
😂😂😂
It doesn’t matter. Russia just flies along their line and takes them out....bam, bam, bam. Have seen many many videos of this event on telegram.
Really sad.
That’s probably why Ukraine is begging for tanks.
😂😂😂
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