Posted on 05/18/2024 10:14:25 AM PDT by McGruff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia could increase its attacks in Ukraine's north east following its recent gains near the city of Kharkiv.
Mr Zelensky admitted that there were issues with military staffing and morale, saying a number of existing brigades were empty.
He also told the AFP news agency the country's air fleet was lacking and renewed calls for allies to send more air defence and fighter jets.
"Today we have about 25% of what we need to defend Ukraine," Mr Zelensky said of Ukraine's air capabilities.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
Or they could attack less. Or maybe stay the same
anyway, send more money
Kharkiv fighting difficult but under control - Zelensky -- BBC
Fighting around the city of Kharkiv, which has seen Russia make its largest territorial gains in Ukraine in 18 months, has been described as "very difficult" but "under control" by Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine's president made the comments while speaking to military leaders in the north-eastern city on Thursday, just 18 miles (30km) from the Russian border.
Moscow launched a major ground assault across the border into the Kharkiv region last week.
The surprise move has further stretched Ukraine's outgunned and outmanned forces.
Writing on Telegram, Mr Zelensky said Ukrainian soldiers were "inflicting significant losses on the occupier".
He said: "However, the area remains extremely difficult. We are reinforcing our units."
Kharkiv governor Oleg Synegubov said Ukraine was trying to "stabilise" the front line in the region and had managed to partially halt Russia's advance.
According to analysis by news agency AFP, Moscow seized 278 sq km (107 sq miles) of Ukrainian territory between 9 and 15 May - figures it based on data from the Institute for the Study of War.
This has been the largest territorial gain by Russia in a single operation since mid-December 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday his troops were advancing on "all fronts".
Some military analysts say Moscow may be trying to force Ukraine to divert troops from other hot spots.
On Thursday, a top Nato commander said Russia did not have sufficient forces on the ground to make a major breakthrough in Ukraine.
I suppose “breakthrough” is a matter of definition at this point.
Never fight a war you can’t win by yourself.
I often wonder why there are no protests against Russia’s brutal war against Ukrainians. Then I realize that Ukrainians are White.
Biden deserves all the blame for this failed proxy war. Of course, idiot Republicans and Zeepers, for whatever reason, are desperate to share the blame.
Yeah, tell that to the 40% of the Ukranian population that voted with their feet and left.
Women, children and men over 60 left.
Then why is all of Europe complaining about the rowdy male Ukrainian diaspora?
You must just hate facts. The Ukrainians are kidnapping old men and boys off of their streets and also want Europe to detain and send the Ukrainians back to be slaughtered. Dont you ever get disgusted when you look in the mirror?
Your so pro war so why don’t you volunteer and try to pay all of the checks your mouth has been writing?
Feel free to post your sources
90% of Ukrainian refugees are women and children, while most Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 are banned from leaving the country.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_refugee_crisis_(2022%E2%80%93present)
Sounds like the Ukraine is one big concentration camp. Zeepers get their jollies from oppression and death.
Hiding out in Europe waiting for the USA to ride to the rescue.
Send lawyers, guns, and money.
Excellent, ... shorten the war.
...says Zelensky. ... After demanding more US Taxpayer Dollars needed to protect US Borders from Terrorist and Narco infiltration.
Screw Zelensky, and the Nazis that rode in on him.
Wikipedia, right,
Yeah, MarciMaxipad is a moron who is to dim to realize he makes points against his own argument.
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