Posted on 06/09/2023 2:56:08 PM PDT by Its All Over Except ...
Ukrainian forces have been met with strong resistance from Russian soldiers after attempting to penetrate enemy lines in the east of the country in the past couple days. US officials have described the losses, which included US-supplied MRAP armored vehicles, as “significant,” per CNN.
Though Ukraine was able to push through Russian forces around Bakhmut, they were met with anti-tank missiles, grenades, and mortars from the Russian side. The report noted that Russian forces have trenched themselves several layers deep, and they have also planted mines that have done substantial damage to Ukraine’s armored vehicles.
Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said the offensive was happening in several directions, saying: “It is not only about Bakhmut. The offensive is taking place in several directions. We are happy about every meter. Today is a successful day for our forces.”
US and other Western allies have apparently been bracing for a counteroffensive for months, according to CNN. The objective has been to bolster Ukraine’s defenses before the start of Russia’s attack. However, current Ukrainian losses are not expected to affect the nation’s larger counteroffensive.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed that Ukraine's offensive on Bakhmut was “thwarted” on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense said: “The Armed Forces of Ukraine, having failed to achieve offensive objectives and suffered significant losses in South Donetsk direction, made the attempts to break the defense of Russian troops in Donetsk direction close to Artyomovsk. (Russian for Bakhmut).”
This comes after reports have revealed that Ukraine may have been responsible for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam at Dnipro River, which has caused significant damage to civilian homes in the south of Ukraine. Ukraine has also been suspected of being responsible for the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline and sporting Nazi symbols on their gear.
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I was surprised to hear that on pro-Putin CNN pretty much the same was said about significant Ukrainian losses.
If this “Counter-offensive” fails, does Ukraine sue for peace?
Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said the offensive was happening in several directions, saying: “It is not only about Bakhmut. The offensive is taking place in several directions. We are happy about every meter. Today is a successful day for our forces.”
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Successful day? What another 600? 750? 1200? Ukies Lost, KIA, WIA…..these Ukies are totally, demonic possessed….your dead entering your after land of Vallhalla could explain it.
What makes CNN “pro-putin”?
Generally, the MSM, from CNN to Fox, is pro-NATO pro-bidEn pro-Cabal.
What I’m learning is that I don’t want to be in a tank or helicopter on the modern battlefield.
Just way too easily taken out by any fool behind any bush with a Javelin or similar.
Well it might help if the stupid SOBs wouldnt bunch up and keep to the roads.
Course..they have to run the roads since it is to wet to get off them in places.
Perhaps the fools aren’t the ones in the bushes.
Say goodbye to Putin’s land bridge.
As is usually the case, talk is cheap. That's one reason I never supported our involvement in this conflict. But Zelenskyy/Ukraine did have the Afghanistan debacle that if they had made their decision upon that example, they would have known that Biden is a liar. They also knew just how corrupt Biden is, and they still trusted him.
And we’re getting sucked right down the $$rabbit hole with another $200M? WTF
For delta7, because "why not?"
Bagdad Bob
Did a jaunty jolly job
Until those tanks rolled past.
Tokyo Rose,
As everybody knows,
Served prison time at last.
Deputy Maliar
Sees from off, afar,
Success, and says so fast.
Daily chatter
Often doesn't matter,
But fills tonight's newscast.
A few thousand more dead Ukes and Russkis is a small price to pay so that arms producers and generals can evaluate the effectiveness of their weapons. Raytheon is pleased. The Ukraine provides a realistic testing facility. I’ll bet ol Linda is pleased as punch. /S
Soviet-think “flying armor column”
Prepare for NATO boots on the ground.
Ever noticed how he looks lonely with John Boy having faded into the next world? May South Carolina awaken ahd shrug him off when the time comes.
To take Ukrainian and Russian land, the NWO must kill Ukrainian and Russian men. Blackrock won’t share…
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