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Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city’s capture
Associated Press ^ | Not Attributed

Posted on 02/19/2024 8:31:41 AM PST by SaxxonWoods

Moscow officials announced Saturday said they had taken control of Avdiivka. Ukrainian forces confirmed pulling out of the bombed-out city in what amounted to a triumph for the Kremlin even though the four-month battle was costly.

The victory was a morale boost for Russia, days ahead of the two-year anniversary of its full-scale invasion of its neighbor on Feb. 24 2022. For Ukraine, the rout was a bleak reminder of its reliance on the supply of Western weapons and ammunition, as hold-ups in the delivery of expected aid have left it short of provisions and handicapped in the fight.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War
KEYWORDS: 3daywar
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GS5LqOBcrc

"I Had To Leave The Country - Soldier X TELL ALL Interview - Ukraine Foreign Fighter"

This is actually a more important vid. Australian foreign fighter (not a foot soldier, much higher up) gives a detailed account on the state of the war, and why he had to leave. He is a Ukraine supporter obviously. Dishes the good and the bad. The last 4 minutes are good for a quick listen. The whole thing is good.

1 posted on 02/19/2024 8:31:41 AM PST by SaxxonWoods
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To: SaxxonWoods

Took long enough, almost 2 days since closing the gap there.


2 posted on 02/19/2024 8:33:01 AM PST by BobL (Trump gets my vote, even if I have to write him in; Millions of others will do the same)
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To: SaxxonWoods

3 posted on 02/19/2024 8:33:45 AM PST by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: SaxxonWoods

“In Manchuria alone, the Imperial Japanese Army mustered 713,724 soldiers, 1,155 tanks, 5,360 artillery pieces, and about 1,800 aircraft.”

https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-soviet-invasion-of-manchuria-led-to-japans-greatest-defeat/


4 posted on 02/19/2024 8:46:59 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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To: SaxxonWoods
"Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city’s capture"

Good, good, I'm a sort of as glutton for good news!!


5 posted on 02/19/2024 8:55:29 AM PST by ganeemead (everything )
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To: SaxxonWoods

Now it’s time to make Moscow look like Avdiivka.


6 posted on 02/19/2024 8:58:13 AM PST by MeganC ("the beholder, not the beheld, is the rightful judge of the beheld's public identity")
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To: ganeemead

Ruzzians aren’t people.


7 posted on 02/19/2024 8:59:06 AM PST by MeganC ("the beholder, not the beheld, is the rightful judge of the beheld's public identity")
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To: SaxxonWoods

And now Avdiivka lies in ruins, thanks to the deep state here in the US, NATO and the UK.


8 posted on 02/19/2024 8:59:18 AM PST by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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To: MeganC

They estimate Russia lost about 47,000 soldiers in this attack. It’s not hard to believe if you watch the videos from the battlefield. It’s hellish.


9 posted on 02/19/2024 9:04:35 AM PST by Brilliant
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“They estimate Russia lost about 47,000 soldiers in this attack. It’s not hard to believe if you watch the videos from the battlefield. It’s hellish.”

47,000 soldiers who died for Putin’s empire. What a horrible waste.


10 posted on 02/19/2024 9:12:48 AM PST by MeganC ("the beholder, not the beheld, is the rightful judge of the beheld's public identity")
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Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city’s capture.

Excellent!

Moving closer to the serious reduction of the waste of American Treasure.

11 posted on 02/19/2024 9:12:49 AM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: MeganC

Worldwide nuclear war? Go for it.


12 posted on 02/19/2024 9:13:20 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (Are you ready for Black Lives MAGA? It's coming.)
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To: MeganC
Now it’s time to make Moscow look like Avdiivka.

Hurry back.

13 posted on 02/19/2024 9:13:41 AM PST by BlackbirdSST (Trump or Bust! Long live the Republic.)
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To: MeganC

Get help!


14 posted on 02/19/2024 9:17:41 AM PST by ANKE69
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To: ganeemead

The only nazis in Ukraine are the Russians. Even if half the things you say about the Ukes are true the truth is that itis not about Ukraine it is about Russia which is a the most dangerous, predatory, aggressive threat to the peace of the world. And you are obviously a supporter of them.


15 posted on 02/19/2024 9:17:58 AM PST by amnestynone (We are asked by people who do not tolerate us to tolerate the intolerable in the name of tolerance.)
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To: SaxxonWoods

“Worldwide nuclear war? Go for it.”

A coordinated worldwide nuclear attack on Ruzzia? Hmmm. I like your ideas!


16 posted on 02/19/2024 9:17:59 AM PST by MeganC ("the beholder, not the beheld, is the rightful judge of the beheld's public identity")
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“They estimate Russia lost about 47,000 soldiers in this attack.”

I don’t know who “they” would be but the Australian military strategist who was helping Ukraine in the second link says Ukrainian families are now sending their third sons to the front, as the first two are dead. He does say there is still hope but doesn’t have nice things to say about the military leadership he has been advising. He said they stupidly waited too late to dig defensive trenches and the ground had frozen. You’d think they would understand their own weather.


17 posted on 02/19/2024 9:21:18 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (Are you ready for Black Lives MAGA? It's coming.)
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To: MeganC

Please try reality, I know it’s hard.


18 posted on 02/19/2024 9:22:16 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (Are you ready for Black Lives MAGA? It's coming.)
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To: SaxxonWoods; aMorePerfectUnion; JonPreston; kiryandil

Canadian guy coming in to say “‘Tis but a flesh wound…” in 3…2…1…


19 posted on 02/19/2024 9:24:11 AM PST by Allegra (Less propaganda would be appreciated. )
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"Ruzzians aren’t people."

You mother must be proud of your naked hatred. Our government says that whites are not people as well.

20 posted on 02/19/2024 9:27:29 AM PST by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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