Vladimir Putin breaks his silence in 'pre-recorded' interview about 'stepping up efforts' in Ukraine after Prigozhin's failed coup 'inflicted worst daily air force losses of the war with 39 pilots and crew killed by Wagner'

Daily Mail ^ | 6/25/2023 | Will Stewart

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Vladimir Putin has broken his silence about 'stepping up efforts' in Ukraine in pre-recorded interview that aired after he suffered his worst daily air force losses of the war.

The Russian president, on state television today, said he was 'confident' in his forces where he alleged are 'in a position to implement all the plans and tasks ahead of us'.

His speech aired today after it was claimed that Wagner mercenary fighters killed 39 pilots and crew by downing strike helicopters and a military plane during Prigozhin's rebellion.

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Putin is believed to have suffered grievous losses as he sought to halt the Wagner 'march of justice' against his corrupt regime towards Moscow as the Wagner Group reportedly killed pilots and crew members during their attempted 'military coup'.

The Wagner group claimed to have shot down multiple Russian helicopters during its assault. Shocking footage shows huge black plumes of smoke rising into the air on a field after what is claimed to be a helicopter was targeted and burst into flames.

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Putin is believed to have lost six helicopters - including three Mi-8 MTPRs specialising in electronic warfare - as well as a sophisticated Il-22 plane used to conduct battle plans at high altitude.

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Among Putin's losses is apparently a Ilyushin-22, which appears to have been shot down by a Pantsir missile system secretly supplied to Wagner by Russia's own forces.

At first the aircraft was identified as an Il-18 turboprop plane, and it likely used such markings - but was in fact an Il-22 used for secretive command and control missions in wartime.

Ten crew were on board, according to Russian Channel One correspondent Irina Kuksenkova.

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[JoSixChip]

There was no coup, it was a protest.

[marcusmaximus]

Protest?

[marcusmaximus]

Protest?

[Farmerbob]

[Protest?]

Mostly peaceful protest...

[JoSixChip]

Protest?

Exactly, and your pictures are from back in the 90s. You get duped more often then biden lies.

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[wgmalabama]

Saw worse in Wisconsin and Oregon. Looks like a VBS compared to our BLM burning down black neighborhoods, liquor stores and gas stations.

[JoSixChip]

What’s that, from Vietnam?

[marcusmaximus]

Nope. From yesterday. Also, where's Putin?

your pictures are from back in the 90s

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At first the aircraft was identified as an Il-18 turboprop plane, and it likely used such markings - but was in fact an Il-22 used for secretive command and control missions in wartime.

Ten crew were on board, according to Russian Channel One correspondent Irina Kuksenkova.

[VeniVidiVici]

Il-22 shoot down

https://t.me/fighter_bomber/12892

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[kiryandil]

sWill Stewart, LOL!   

[marcusmaximus]

What Il-22 doink?

[NachOsten]

Well, I think the shit is gonna hit the fan now.

Putin has to show strong otherwise he is done.

Welcome to war!

[cabojoe]

It’s a Swill day isn’t it!

[mikegreenwell39]

When the SMO is over, the US and NATO have received a humiliating military defeat, and the Ukraine no longer exists, will you and your ilk simply move on to the next regime target? I rather doubt it will go much better than this, although there is always the prospect of USA military forces turning on the American people- that would likely inspire you.

[Rdct29]

What do you have now beside the fact that the offensive is a disaster? Wishing for miracles doesn't win wars. If Prigozhin was a threat he would be dead. Since he isn't dead I think the globalist got played. Biden can't wipe his own ass with both hands. I wouldn't bet on anything he is involved in. His general Millie Vanillie is another clown.