As Western Leaders Look to Talks With Putin, Russia Launches Massive Barrage on Ukraine

Wall Street Journal MSN ^ | 11/17/2024 | Jane Lytvynenko

[marcusmaximus]

Russia launched one of the biggest missile-and-drone attacks of the war on cities across Ukraine early Sunday, knocking out power in parts of at least three regions, with some areas also reporting water cuts.

Ukrainian officials said the attack looked like an emphatic response by Russian President Vladimir Putin to moves from Kyiv’s allies to seek a peace deal after President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory this month. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Putin for the first time in two years on Friday and urged him to negotiate, but Putin stuck to his demands that Kyiv cede territory and remain outside NATO.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said approximately 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched at targets across the country. Russia hurled Zircon, Iskander and Kinzhal missiles—all difficult to intercept without Western weapons—in addition to Iranian Shahed drones.

The Ukrainian Air Force worked to defend against the attack, using F16, Su-27 and MiG jet fighters, air-defense systems, local mobile groups that focus on knocking down drones, and electronic-warfare units, which scramble GPS signals.

[Who is John Galt?]

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

"Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Jane lived in Canada for over 20 years before returning home. She’s fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English and has basic a knowledge of French." ...more.

Web site of writer of article: Jane Lytvynenko

[PGR88]

i thought the Russians were fighting with shovels and WWII rifles?

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

A 2020 podcast including Jane Lytvynenko about "debunking" ---

"Jane Lytvynenko, is a senior reporter at BuzzFeed News and a noted debunker of online hoaxes and misinformation. Here, she speaks with Lawfare’s Quinta Jurecic and Evelyn Douek about analyzing and reporting on mis- and disinformation in real time — especially in the context of COVID-19, where 'fake experts' espousing misleading stories about the virus, and conspiracy theories such as the 'Plandemic' video, have proliferated."

Commentary Podcast: Jane Lytvynenko on debunking the disinformation garbage fire

As long as we're getting updates on the Ukraine-Russia war, mayber you should also get your mRNA updates.... Eight so far have been marketed, two shots and six boosters.

[kiryandil]

"As Western Leaders Look to Talks With Putin, Russia Launches Massive Barrage on Ukraine"

"As Freepers Look to Read Real News, marcus Launches Massive Barrage of Ukraine Spam on Free Republic"

[aMorePerfectUnion]

+1

[kiryandil]

Jane Lytvynenko, purveyor of Ukrainian disinformation.

Keep your Ukie boys fighting, Jane!!

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Russia launched one of the biggest missile-and-drone attacks of the war

Also zeepers, "Russia is out of ammo, missiles, drones, etc..."

[PIF]

Massive barrage mostly shot down.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

From the article, as one reads closely:

"On the battlefield, Ukraine is in a weak position, putting it on the back foot for any potential negotiations. While Ukrainians struggle to come up with enough men and equipment to defend against Russia's offensive, Putin is amassing weapons from allies and troops from North Korea to keep pushing on his advantage. It has also increased its use of Shahed drones. The damage to the country's infrastructure means many Ukrainians face a devastating winter, with potential shutdowns of electricity and heating across the country."

This "Ukraine is in a weak position" and struggling "to come up with enough men" seems not quite the intent of Little Mark's daily posts.

Maybe he didn't read the article to its end?

[SaxxonWoods]

I commented yesterday that it was going to be a cold winter in Ukraine without heat. My sources look better all the time. The Ukraine govt is desperate to save itself now, but it’s too late. I feel terrible for the innocents in Ukraine being used in this way. Surrender now and let them live! It’s only going to get worse.

[McGruff]

The handwriting is on the wall. Ukraine will end up another Afghanistan. Biden’s just trying to stall it until he’s out of office.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

--- "I feel terrible for the innocents in Ukraine being used in this way."

Sir, such empathy seems rare on many of these sorts of threads, and so you are to be commended.

War always has collateral damage, that dreadful, deadly phrase which gathers in the "innocents." Finding ways to avoid wars seems the most obvious "blessed are the peacemakers."

Best wishes.

[kiryandil]

Maybe he didn't read the article to its end?

He had to get it posted before his mom caught him abusing his Special Ukraine Sock.  

[PGR88]

The handwriting is on the wall. Ukraine will end up another Afghanistan.

Indeed. We/NATO have been engaged in a proxy-war with Russia for 10+ years. It seems the tide has turned in Russia's favor. The USA/NATO can either commit even more resources, and particularly, its own manpower - or they can be simply withdraw, be defeated, and/or arrange surrender.

It promises to be a humiliation for those who got us into this war.

[webheart]

I feel sorry for the innocents in Ukraine that are still alive. I feel bad for the families of the innocents who have already died in far greater numbers than the innocents who remain. I think the cold winter will be preferable to the meat grinder of the battlefield when it all comes to the end hopefully very soon. I’m thinking January at the latest.

[rxh4n1]

Thanks, Mr. Uke Nationalist but kindly post your propaganda in English. This is an American conservative site.

[rxh4n1]

“It promises to be a humiliation for those who got us into this war.”

Since the Yanks are not coming, the last fantasy is a Russian collapse. If Zelensky keeps his big mouth shut, he can still get a decent peace settlement.

[PIF]

So so sorry, poor you, not liking the truth. You are no American conservative, but a Pro-Russian troll.