Posted on 03/07/2022 5:16:03 AM PST by marcusmaximus
Russia's invasion of Ukraine appears to have ground to a halt with no significant territory captured despite a weekend of heavy fighting, with Kyiv's men claiming to have taken out dozens of helicopters and recaptured a city this morning - sparking hopes that the unlikeliest of victories may be on the cards.
Putin's men renewed their bombardments on Mariupol, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv and Kharkiv this morning as his forces also tried to surround Kyiv in preparation for an assault, but have not significantly advanced their frontline since the city of Kherson and nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia were captured last week.
Meanwhile the Ukrainian armed forces claimed to have destroyed up to 30 Russian helicopters that had been moved to Chornobaivka airport, near Kherson, overnight and to have retaken the city of Chuhuiv, near Kharkiv, killing two Russian commanders - Lt. Col. Dmitry Safronov, and Lt Col. Denis Glebov - in the process.
Russia also tacitly acknowledged the loss of two other commanders - Colonel Konstantin Zizevsky and Lieutenant Colonel Denis Glebov - whose funerals were held in Russia at the weekend.
Video also emerged which appeared to show Ukrainian defence forces based in Odessa, the country's largest port, exchanging fire with ships overnight - one of which suffers a hit. Ukraine's ministry of defence has since claimed the vessel was destroyed.
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US intelligence believes Russia has committed 95 per cent of the invasion force it had assembled on Ukraine's border to the fight, meaning significant reinforcements to push its attacks forward are unlikely to come soon - and could simply run into many of the same logistical problems that plagued the early assault.
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Very intelligent reply... Вы и ваш приятель Путин можете идти к черту!
I disagree
Putin is hesitant to squash the remains of the Uke army encamped with civilians in urban areas cause he knows the howl that would provoke
He’s defeated them ....despite all the nonsense the media repeats spoonfee them
But I see this as problematic for him
It was a strategic smart move of the Zelenskygarchs but carries a very high risk
This could mean an invasion on the ground in Kiev rather an air and artillery to coerce surrender
It’s a Russian tactic used against them
We said the same about the Vietcong.
Wars are won on the field of battle, and lost on CBS*, or in Congress, or the Duma.
*The Vietcong were astonished when The Most Trusted Man In America™ announced that the US lost the Tet offensive. The Vietcong thought they had lost the offensive so badly they the war was over, America won!
“Ukrainian government pushed them right into an invasion. I don’t agree with the invasion, but a blind monkey could see it coming.”
An opinion that I do not share.
The rest of the Russian tanks will arrive in Kyiv any year now.
After fuel supplies are brought in.
After food supplies are brought in.
After tires are replaced.
After deserters are replaced.
You’re right. 120°C, would be a little too ‘mild’! After I posted it, I realized I’d put ‘Celsius’ instead of ‘Fahrenheit’. I still think in Imperial measures, but living in PRC (Politically Repressive Canada), everything is Metric.
What did Ukraine do that compelled the Russians to invade.
Sing the national anthem?
Chances are this is smoke and mirrors. I’m hearing the Russians have achieved most of their objectives already.
I would like to agree with you, but it looks like Putin’s kill em all attitude is winning the battles.
Is Denis Glebov the John Smith of Russia? He was killed twice...
“Ukraine claims”
Okay.
I think you are referring to the post made by Bulwyf.
I did not agree with his opinion.
Putin’s not my buddy and I don’t expect to go to hell with him. Bozo.
Sorry I don’t believe this propaganda one second.
With that many dead Colonels, the number of dead lieutenants must astounding
So you want a further widening of the war?
Maybe reading this will help you: https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=245343
-PJ
Karl is the man!
Russian columns seem to be getting into Kiev from the north, but the Ukrainians may simply be channeling them into kill boxes. Hard to tell yet.
Both are great against tanks. The Javelin has a longer range, but is heavier than an NLAW and around 5 times more expensive. The NLAW can be operated by one person and is very effective. Can be carried on a quad or even a motorbike.
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