lol
Man, I hope so
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This was not an operational trap by Russia, but neither was it a victory in battle for Ukraine - for the simple reason that there was not much of a battle at all. Russia had already hollowed out these positions, and withdrew the remaining screening forces very quickly. Ukraine covered a lot of ground, but were unable to destroy any Russian units, because there really weren’t any there.
It would be silly to try to talk the Ukrainian side out of their excitement right now. Credit where credit is due, they did manage to put together a good sized shock group, aim it at a weak portion of the front, and regain a good bit of ground. Considering the abject lack of successes for Ukraine in this war, they are rightfully trying to eke every last bit of morale and propaganda out of this.
I do not, however, believe that the territorial losses in Kharkov in any way change the ultimate calculus of the war. Russia hollowed out this front and surrendered ground, but they were able to maul the Ukrainian forces as they advanced with relentless artillery and airstrikes. Ukrainian channels widely report overflowing hospitals. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed 4,000 killed and 8,000 wounded for Ukraine during their advance - I believe this is high, but even if we reduce the numbers by 50% (leaving us with 6,000 total casualties, reasonable given how much ordnance Russia discharged) it is very clear that the loss ratios in this operation were stacked badly against Ukraine, as they always are.
There has also been some partisan activity in area by the Ukies as well. Taking Melitopol and the surrounding area would cut the “land bridge” to Crimea and force the Russians to supply the Kherson front through Crimea. That would be “yuge” for the Ukies.
This is all great news as long as the good guys have the ability to establish defense lines to protect the rapid gains.
Worst military debacle in modern history. Putin cant survive this and he doesn’t have the resources to double down. Hes screwed.
Ordered to “advance to the rear” or outright mutiny?
LOL- I do believe a New York Post reporter has been punked.
This is only a surprise to Civilians.
I am career military. The Russky military man is a joke. Their command and control structure is antiquated and pathetic.
It is a top-down, command structure. Rigid. It does not allow for any initiative by any mid to low-level personnel. Neither officer nor non-com.
If the top-level planning is utterly flawed their entire force structure becomes paralyzed.
But, that is not the crux of their issues. The real issue is the Russian forces are totally unmotivated. They do not want to fight. They are conscripts with no passion for the fight.
If not for the fact that Russia has a good many ICBM’s in their arsenal; they would be a complete joke on the world stage as a military threat.
This applies equally to Communist China.
Both countries rely on threats and posturing aimed towards the weak coward politicians in western nations to aid them in their huffing and puffing threats and propaganda.
The enemies of the USA are well aware that they have sympathetic Allies within the USA.
I believe little from both side’s public statements. I do believe in maps. The maps show Russian forces in retreat in Eastern Ukraine and much territory now regained by the Ukraine. I have no idea if they can continue these gains nor Russia’s ability to stop it.
You will not find the answers on the evening news.
COUNTER STRIKE Dramatic videos show Russian troops surrendering EN MASSE as morale is ‘in the toilet’ in face of Ukraine blitz
Tariq Tahir
10:44 ET, Sep 13 2022
https://www.the-sun.com/news/6211083/russian-troops-surrendering-ukraine-helicopter-blasts-targets/
DYNAMIC MAP
https://www.facebook.com/100001964646190/videos/2808812095929977/
Ukrainian troops are in Izium!
https://www.facebook.com/mar.solosolo.94/videos/378963974441435?idorvanity=4681570201941711
Your enemy is....
https://imgur.com/a/q5rHuKF#zKbGsXA
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It’s rather amazing how rapid the Russian lines have melted away. The underpaid Russian military is finding that trying to impose Putin’s will in a foreign country against a determined opponent battling for his survival has become untenable.
This is why I’m no longer a Republican. The GOP and its house organs are little more than a subsidiary of the deep state and its EU-controlled oligarchy. Russia will win this war in its own way, in its own time, and the world (especially Eastern Europe) will be a better place, once the re-alignment is complete and the EU/NATO learns to stay on its own side of the fence. Slava the Ukrainian people, but Zelensky and his shills can go back to their Florida McMansions where they belong.