Posted on 08/03/2023 7:32:57 PM PDT by UMCRevMom@aol.com
Just a few articles regarding Russia stealing grain from Ukraine:
Russians steal vast amounts of Ukrainian grain and equipment, threatening this year’s harvest
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/europe/russia-ukraine-grain-theft-cmd-intl/index.html
Tracking where Russia is taking Ukraine’s stolen grain
https://www.bbc.com/news/61790625
Russia’s Ship of Lies: How a cargo of ‘stolen’ grain could sink Black Sea truce
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-ship-black-sea-ukraine-grain-export-trade-truce/
How Russia Smuggles Grain From Ukraine, Satellite and Ship Data show
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-russian-stolen-grains/#xj4y7vzkg
What Russia’s exit from grain deal means for wheat prices
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/07/21/russian-ukrainian-wheat-prices/
Opinion: Russia is extorting the West over grain. Appeasement will not work.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/26/russia-grain-deal-ukraine-extortion/
Just a few articles regarding Russia stealing grain from Ukraine:
Russians steal vast amounts of Ukrainian grain and equipment, threatening this year’s harvest
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/europe/russia-ukraine-grain-theft-cmd-intl/index.html
Tracking where Russia is taking Ukraine’s stolen grain
https://www.bbc.com/news/61790625
Russia’s Ship of Lies: How a cargo of ‘stolen’ grain could sink Black Sea truce
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-ship-black-sea-ukraine-grain-export-trade-truce/
How Russia Smuggles Grain From Ukraine, Satellite and Ship Data show
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-russian-stolen-grains/#xj4y7vzkg
“You and I have an unspoken thing.... “
Ghosting you is the best ‘unspoken thing’
VIDEOS
1. 3 Aug: Incredible Payback! Ukrainians FINALLY FOUND AND HIT 2 RUSSIAN CRUISERS ON THE BLACK SEA
Divine Justice
161K subscribers
Aug 3, 2023 3:30 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTDzM8ZKxbo
2. 3 Aug: Genius Move. Ukrainian LARGE-SCALE OFFENSIVE SURPRISED THE RUSSIANS AROUND STRATEGIC RIVER
Divine Justice
161K subscribers
Aug 3, 2023 7:30 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ymvaMAT5Sw
ARTICLE
The newly formed Ukrainian mechanized brigade has started to receive new combat equipment.
Militaryland
Jerome
August 2, 2023
https://militaryland.net/news/44th-mechanized-brigade-receives-western-equipment/
Photos on social media posted by Ukrainian soldiers reveal that 44th Mechanized Brigade received KTO Rosomak armored personnel carriers and Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks. Most of the brigade is currently in Poland, but will soon head back to Ukraine to help to liberate currently occupied Ukrainian land.
The brigade, known as “the Polish one”, is a mechanized unit of Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in the spring 2023. A mechanized battalion of the brigade received Polish-donated BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles a while ago, and has been already deployed to the front near Kreminna.
The remaining two mechanized battalions will be likely equipped with KTO Rosomaks. KTO Rosomak is 8×8 wheeled armored personnel carrier produced by Polish Armaments Group company. The Ukrainian government ordered 200 Rosomaks for its army in 2023, with the first 100 to be delivered the same year.
It’s not the only wheeled armored personnel carrier of the brigade. We informed about Slovenia-donated Valuk armored personnel carries in the service of 44th Mechanized Brigade on our Twitter roughly two months ago. These aren’t the only western equipment in the service of the brigade. At least one tank company, but given the amount of promised tanks, possibly the full tank battalion, should receive Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks.
In addition to all that, the artillery unit of the brigade acquired 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers. 44th Mechanized Brigade is one of the youngest Ukrainian combat brigades of Ukrainian Army.
VIDEOS
1. UKRANIAN HIMARS STRIKE DECIMATED 100 RUSSIAN SOLDIERS || 2023
Warthog Defense
591K subscribers
Aug 3, 2023 10:00 a.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYVfSXbvyos
2. WEST IS SURPRISED BY THE EFFICIENCY OF THE CLUSTER MUNITIONS SUPPLIED TO UKRAINE || 2023
Warthog Defense
591K subscribers
Aug 3, 2023 2:00 p.m. EDT
229K views 8 hours ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZfzUIjODiE
ARTICLE
Russians ceaselessly try to advance on two fronts, Ukraine’s forces disrupt their plans – Syrskyi
Ukrainska Pravda
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 20:03
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/08/3/7414103/
Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukraine’s Ground Forces, held discussions with commanders on the issue of an adequate response to the Russian offensive on the Lyman and Kupiansk fronts.
SOURCE: Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, quoted by the Military Media Center
DETAILS: Syrskyi and the commanders of Ukrainian units have considered the issue of an adequate response to Russian offensive operations on the Lyman and Kupiansk fronts, as well as ways of increasing the effectiveness of inflicting damage on Russian forces, fighting drones of various types, and ensuring the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Quote: “In the context of the continuation of intense offensive actions by the enemy on the Kupiansk and Lyman fronts, our troops disrupt their plans to break through our defence on a daily basis; they inflict significant losses in personnel and equipment and reduce the offensive potential of enemy troops.
On the Bakhmut front, we continue to carry out offensive actions, step by step, in conditions of strong enemy resistance, as our fighters liberate the territory, bringing victory closer.”
VIDEOS
1. Ben Hodges Explains Unimaginable Events Happening In Russia!
Infinity
443K subscribers
Aug 3, 2023 7:00 a.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc4kFv4iaU0
2. 3 Aug: Ukrainians CREATE MAJOR ATTACK CORRIDOR BETWEEN ZAPORIZHZHIA AND MARIUPOL!
Divine Justice
161K subscribers
Aug 3, 2023 10:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a2FYRylhRc
Much has been made here (FR) and elsewhere about the Ukrainians abandoning the NATO tactics they’ve received training for, for this offensive. But, seriously, this should be expected. I do not think said tactics anticipated that the Ukies would get about 1/4 of the weaponry really needed to carry out such an offensive. Given that, it seems to me the Ukies are adapting and are doing better than I would expect.
The Summer offensive of Ukraine is looking more and more like a re-enactment of the Charge of the Light Brigade. The Ukrainians get to play British lancers, advancing into fortified Russian lines. Russians get to play—well Russians—with lots of cannons. A noble attack but doomed.
“it seems to me the Ukies are adapting and are doing better than I would expect.”
Thank you for your comment. I agree with you.
I don’t know if your had time to view Comment #30.
Ben Hodges Explains Unimaginable Events Happening In Russia!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc4kFv4iaU0
He concurs with your opinion: “Ukies are adapting and are doing better at adapting. The side that learns from this usually wins.”
I do not have factual knowledge to evaluate military actions. So, I must rely upon the best military information available.
I give great credence to the military analysis of:
1. Ben Hodges typically gives.
2. The top Ukrainian military expert summation video of daily military action on all fronts with maps and explanations.
“Reporting from Ukraine” https://www.youtube.com/@RFU
is posted daily on youtube about 2:00 a.m. EDT.
Also, this typically is my last thread comment:
Reporting from Ukraine https://www.youtube.com/@RFU
Again, thank you much appreciate your comment.
No threat.
You KNOW I typically do not respond to your silliness!
Please no offense intended. But, I find your comments just waste time which there never is enough.
I believe the Light Brigade comment is interesting but highly inaccurate. As I stated above, I give great credence to the military analysis of:
1. Ben Hodges typically gives. 2012, Hodges became the first commander of NATO’s Allied Land Command. Then, Hodges in command of United States Army Europe on 5 November 2014.
BTW, In September 2022, he wrote an op-ed for the British publication where he argued that Russia would lose in its war against Ukraine at a comprehensive level then will be followed by the disintegration of the Russian Federation.
He labeled the failures of governance under Russian leader Vladimir Putin as the trigger of a current “crisis of confidence” without an easy or simple outcome.
2. The video by the top daily Ukrainian military expert summation video reports on all fronts with maps and explanations.
“Reporting from Ukraine” https://www.youtube.com/@RFU
is posted daily on youtube about 2:00 a.m. EDT.
“Reporting from Ukraine”: https://www.youtube.com/@RFU
is typically my last thread comment.
When Jim Rob posted NOTICE: Please knock-off the abusive posts... etc, etc, etc I missed where he made exceptions.
Since when does "This is not DU! Discuss the issues all you wish, BUT DO NOT MAKE IT PERSONAL!" not apply to you?
Because I missed where your side got permission to make DU and 8kun look better than FR.
ARTICLE
Putin issues record number of secret decrees in 2023
Ukrainska Pravda
OLEKSANDR SHUMILIN
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 18:46
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/08/3/7414095/
In July 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin classified more of his decrees than he had during his presidency to date.
SOURCE: Mediazona, a Russian news outlet
DETAILS:
The serial numbers of Putin’s decrees suggest that in July, 62% of his decrees were classified.
QUOTE:
“All presidential decrees are numbered, starting from the beginning of the year. If a document does not have a serial number, it is considered a secret decree.
There had never been such a high proportion of secret decrees during Putin’s presidency. Only once in the history of modern Russia has the share of secret decrees been slightly higher – 64% in January 1999. The first seven months of 2023 make this year’s share of classified decrees, which amounted to 48% of the total [number of decrees], the highest so far.”
MORE DETAILS:
Mediazona pointed out that secret decrees are often connected to awarding soldiers who take part in combat actions, including posthumously.
At the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in March 2022, the share of secret decrees Putin signed in relation to the total number of decrees reached 54%, and now it has risen even higher amid what Mediazona called “the large-scale Ukrainian counter-offensive”.
Excellent point❗
VIDEO WITH SUMMARIZED COMMENTARY
3 Aug: SURPRISE! Russian High Command Suffers a DEADLY MASSACRE | War in Ukraine Explained
Reporting from Ukraine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA-gDYhw7Dk
⚠️ Watch RFU in 18+ languages: https://www.youtube.com/@RFU/channels
I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the five hundred twenty sixth day of the war.
Day 526: Aug 03
Today there are a lot of updates from the Velyka Novosilka direction.
Here, after Ukrainians conducted a successful offensive operation and established control over Staromaiorske, Russian forces in Urozhaine appeared in the operational encirclement, and Russian analysts concluded that the front line was bound to collapse within days unless Russian forces took drastic measures to turn the situation in their favor. In fact, very soon, Ukrainians started launching attacks on Urozhaine itself. Russian sources reported that all attacks were repelled, while Ukrainian sources reported that Russians were pushed out of half of the settlement with fire. And it looks like it’s true because Russian forces launched a desperate counterattack on Staromaiorske.
The goal of the Russian assault units was to push Ukrainians north in order to alleviate the pressure on Urozhaine and allow them to improve the supplies, at least for a short period of time. Ukrainian marines from the 35th Marine Brigade reported that the first Russian attack from the south was stopped on the outskirts, Russian forces got almost cut off, which is why they immediately fled. The second attack came from Urozhaine. Russian forces forded the river and tried to enter the village, but the attack proved to be suicidal.
Ukrainian forces discovered an opportunity and alleviated the pressure on Urozhaine on purpose. The reason why Ukrainians decreased the number of attacks is that Russians continued pumping up the region with reserves, and because Russian positions are in the lowlands, Ukrainians could leverage their tactical advantage and destroy Russian troops and equipment more easily. In fact, over the last 3 days Ukrainian fighters released dozens of videos from this small segment of the front line.
The first target of Ukrainian forces became a Russian tank in Staromlynivka, which is a few kilometers south of the closest Ukrainian positions. The second target of the Ukrainian drone strike became an armored fighting vehicle in Zavitne Bazhannia. Another armored fighting vehicle was destroyed 2 km south. Ukrainians also destroyed Russian armored fighting vehicles with artillery strikes.
One drone operator also noticed and destroyed a truck of Chechen special forces Akhmat. Another truck with Russian personnel was noticed 4 km south. Apart from other vehicles of various types, Ukrainians also destroyed a mortar crew with a drone strike. Overall, Russians sustained very high losses of personnel and equipment in this small area because Russian commanders did not want to retreat from Urozhaine.
Speaking of Russian commanders, Mariupol Mayoral Advisor reported that Ukrainian partisans poisoned almost 20 Russian officers. It was reported that a partisan group revealed where Russians were planning to celebrate the Day of the Russian Nany, which is a national holiday in Russia, and infiltrated the catering. As a result, 17 officers were hospitalized, and 2 of them died immediately.
In the meantime, Russian citizens are trying to burn down military recruitment offices. 2 days ago, an unknown group organized a mass assault on recruitment centers. It was reported that just over one day, there were 11 attempts to burn down the buildings with Molotov’s cocktails. In total, the group damaged 27 centers in 22 cities, just between 29 July and 1 August. It seems like societal discontent is rapidly growing, and more and more people are becoming against the war.
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