Posted on 08/18/2023 5:01:41 PM PDT by UMCRevMom@aol.com
Update from Ukraine | What happed with the Leopard 2 Tanks on the South? Ukraine goes all in Denys Davy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUDgLLCYvbU
The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 16th August 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time).
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-539-summary/
*** Great interactive maps with viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use for each Front!
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Yes, Ukraine is going all in.
I took a step towards the Equator today. I’m still in Delaware though…
“Shun the woman who lusts for bloodshed, for her heart is veiled in darkness and her desires are born of malice. Her path leads to turmoil and sorrow, and her deeds shall reap bitterness and regret.”
Mark 19:7
Maybe not but if you ignore evil it can bite on the butt. The only thing different from Russia being Ronald Reagans “evil empire” is the slogans.
“Cursed are the warmongers, for they shall sow the seeds of suffering and reap the whirlwind of destruction. Their thirst for conflict shall lead them astray from the path of righteousness, and their ambitions shall wither in the shadow of their deeds. Let their swords be turned into plowshares, and their hearts softened by the cries of the innocent.”
VIDEO
1. Retired colonel: ‘Military malpractice’ if Ukrainians don’t go after targets in Crimea
CNN
15.4M subscribers
Aug 18, 2023 7:30 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Amv46Ll8w
Ukraine has ramped up missile strikes on Russian-occupied Crimea in recent weeks in an effort to disrupt Russian logistics and resupply efforts as fighting rages in southern Ukraine – but it’s a strategy that some US officials in Washington are viewing with skepticism. CNN reporter Katie Bo Lillis, retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton, and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas discuss this further.
2. Intense combat near Orikhiv captured on film by a Kontact 12 soldier | Military Mind | TVP World
TVP World TVP is a Polish public broadcast service.
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Premiered 4:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nos-Ox19rls
A few days ago, the Russians dropped a guided-bomb on Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region. The strike killed one and wounded twelve. Fighting for the city has intensified in recent days
“Yes, Ukraine is going all in.”
When?
Less than 30% of uniformed personnel are committed to pushing through to the Azov Sea.
“Shun the woman who lusts for bloodshed”
Totally agree.
ARTICLE
Ukraine is ready to exchange citizens of Russia for Russian political prisoners, - Defense Intelligence
Censor.NET
18.08.23 15:18
Source: https://censor.net/en/n3438285
Ukraine is ready to exchange Russian civilians and “conditional Medvedchuks” held in Ukrainian prisons for civilians who opposed the war and received sentences in Russia. But the priority remains the release of prisoners of war.
This was stated by a representative of the Defense Ministry’s Defense Intelligence, Andriy Yusov, Censor.NET reports citing Ukrinform.
“We can talk about the exchange of Russian political prisoners. Ukraine is ready to do this. Despite the fact that the majority of Russian society is brainwashed by propaganda and supports the genocide of Ukrainians, there are citizens who were not afraid and spoke out against the war, received real “draconian” sentences and are now in prison. And as a European democratic country, it is our duty to help these people and remind everyone that we are also talking about terror within the Russian Federation itself,” Yusov explained.
According to him, “we are ready to return such people”.
At the same time, he stressed that the priority remains the release of prisoners of war.
“No one will exchange prisoners of war (for Russian political prisoners - Ed.). But conditional Medvedchuks of various sorts and Russian citizens held in our prisons, and their number is considerable, we can talk about this (exchange - Ed.),” Yusov added.
VIDEOS
1. “Our car exploded, everyone’s dead, help!”- Russians display their destroyed equipment, ask for help
Kanal13
1.59M subscribers
Aug 18, 2023 5:40 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuYIPB9LB04
2. Russian soldiers trying to go to Kherson coast by boat are first MET by a DRONE
Kanal13
1.59M subscribers
Aug 18, 2023 1:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbMBC8PqbIQ
You want me to ignore the perceived evil of Russia in favor of the real evil here in America?
The only thing different from Russia being Ronald Reagans “evil empire” is the slogans.
No, Russia is a benign nation that's dedicated to protecting its citizens from corruptocrats and Globalist swine that wants its resources. I don't want to get into a fight with a country that has the world's largest nuclear arsenal, do you?
She’s changed her opening meme from Pray for Ukraine, to Pray for Ukraine, and Stop War. The only way to stop war is to stop sending U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund this proxy war nonsense, especially since there is no one keeping track of where all those billions are ending up. I don’t give a crap about Russia or Ukraine. I hope they destroy each other. There have been problems between them for eons, but today, the money laundering business is much better than it was in the old days. Everybody else in the world is getting U.S. taxpayer dollars and getting wealthy from it...everyone, except the poor slobs that the money is being stolen from.
These Scripture tests may give further insight:
The Bible indicates that peace and justice sometimes require war (Mt 24:6).
This is made clear from many considerations. First, the Bible does not prohibit all taking of life. For instance, killing in self-defense is justified (Ex 22:2), as is killing in capital punishment (Gn 9:6). Government is divinely authorized to use “the sword” (Rm 12:4), as Jesus Himself recognized (Jn 19:11).
Second, under the law, God spelled out the rules of warfare for Israel (Dt 20).
Third, while Jesus forbade His disciples from using a sword for spiritual purposes(Mt 26:52), He urged His disciples to buy a sword if necessary for protection (Lk 22:36-38).
Fourth, John the Baptist did not say that armies should be abolished and did not call for repentance from serving in the office of soldier (Lk 3:14).
A ‘just war’ must be in defense of the innocent and/or against an evil aggressor (e.g., Gn 14).
” Russia is a benign nation that’s dedicated to protecting its citizens”
Ridiculous, Russia still wants to conquer other nations. It even claims Alaska was sold illegally to USA. It is plainly trying to invade other former Soviet former states and then others. Russia is not a benign nation it is the nearly the last of the outlaw nations. Russia is the most corrupt country on earth and the fact that it has a nuclear arsenal is what makes it potentially dangerous. You are living a fantasy.
If you think America is so evil and Russia is so good then you should go live in Russia. Unless of course you are living there now.
Right now we have the chance to use Ukraine to end it and we need to take that opportunity.
VIDEOS
1. Netherlands confirms that US allows sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Kanal13
1.59M subscribers
8/18/2023 8:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAT234DK8S4
2. Ukraine War | RUSSIANS finally admit it! UKRAINIANS in control of more than 50% of Robotyne
Military Lab
37.2K subscribers
Aug 18, 2023 6:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmlPJdLeZLw
00:00 Areas where fighting was reported
00:06 Russians admit Ukrainian advance in Robotyne
01:00 Ukrainian Leopard 2 hits Russian positions
01:21 Russian sources lied about the destroyed Stryker
01:51 Quick analysis of the Robotyne sector
03:03 Ukrainians strike back in Klishchiivka
03:27 Situation in Kupyansk front
ARTICLE
Only Ukrainians can determine terms of negotiations with Russia and which solution is acceptable - Stoltenberg
News Censor.NET World
17.08.23 15:18
https://censor.net/en/n3438045
NATO will continue to support Ukraine in the war against Russia, but only Ukrainians can decide when there are conditions for negotiations and what solutions will be acceptable.
This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a press conference, Censor.NET informs with reference to Reuters.
“Ukrainians, and only Ukrainians, can decide when there are conditions for negotiations, and who can decide at the negotiating table which solution is acceptable,” the NATO Secretary General said.
He also commented on Stian Jensen’s statement about Ukraine’s possible territorial concessions for NATO membership.
“His message, and this is my main message, which is the main message of NATO, is that NATO’s policy is unchanged - we will support Ukraine until it wins the war,” Stoltenberg emphasized.
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