Posted on 08/15/2025 12:52:45 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Ukraine hit two Russian cities with drone attacks the day before President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were set to meet in Alaska.
Ukraine hit the cities of Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod. Reuters reported:
Thirteen people were wounded, two seriously, when a drone struck an apartment building in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, the acting regional governor said. Three civilians were wounded in the city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine, according to the governor of that region, who posted video appearing to show a drone striking a car in the centre of the city.
Meanwhile, Russian troops have been making significant gains in the Donetsk region. They’ve “pierced Ukrainian lines in a dramatic advance that could compromise the defense of the region,” according to reports. The Kyiv Independent reported earlier this week:
Over the past few days, Moscow’s forces advanced 10 kilometers toward the Dobropillia-Kramatorsk highway by leveraging its numerical superiority, the Ukrainian monitoring group DeepState reported on Aug. 11.
Manpower Shortage
Experts see Russia’s recent advancement as another sign that the Ukrainian military is falling apart. They “point to broader systemic issues within the Ukrainian military, such as the severe shortage of manpower and poor strategic vision among the top command,” The Kyiv Independent reported.
Ukraine’s manpower problem has become a major talking point around this war. Vice President J.D. Vance brought it up all the way back in February when Trump famously chided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and told him he didn’t “have the cards.”
Territory Issues
Some see this latest push by the Russians into the Donetsk region as the Kremlin’s way of bolstering its position ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin. Russia has made it clear that an acceptable deal will have...
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Didn’t you support Gov Meatball from FLA in the Presidential Primaries?
Why do you believe Putin is not evil? Is he paying you?
“Gov Meatball “
You love the evil Putin and detest the greatest governor in our country.
You head is screwed on backwards.
What is wrong with dudes from Tennessee?
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Sorry I have not gotten back with you sooner.
I was researching your posts for May 24, 2023
when Desantis announced his run for President
Until about June 10th 2023. I stopped there because
I had seen enough of what I thought was true.
You were a Desantis Supporter For President.
Even trashed Trump numerous times.
Would you like me to post them?
You love the evil Putin and detest the greatest governor in our country.
You head is screwed on backwards.
You trashed Trump numerous times during the 2023 Primary Season.
I guess I will post them one by one since you have memory loss.
Big Data Poll – President Trump Crushing Governor DeSantis by 20 Points in Florida After Home State Campaign Launch
6/3/2023, 11:55:02 PM · 13 of 70 TexasGator to SoConPubbie; Golden Eagle
50% democrats. No independents!
What crap! Looks like the dens want Trump as the easier Mark
You are desperate to hide your love for Putin.
WTF is wrong with you?
Ice-cold DeSantis shows zero support for wife’s speech
6/2/2023, 3:44:35 PM · 25 of 143 TexasGator to conservative98
“Rather than lending a supportive presence at the side of his wife, DeSantis looked as if he’d rather be anywhere else.”
At least he is faithful to her.
I’m busy posting your Trump Trashing, Desantis for President Posts.
TRUMP IS FAVORED BY GOP PRIMARY VOTERS WHEN IT COMES TO FIXING THE ECONOMY
5/30/2023, 4:01:54 PM · 7 of 22 TexasGator to bray
“There is only one outsider no matter how much you like DeSantis.”
Checklist:
Abortion
Fiscal responsibility Amnesty
Gun control Fidelity
Ouch... good find.
Sorry, Trump Lost(hurl alert)
5/28/2023, 9:39:18 PM · 92 of 94 TexasGator to StAnDeliver
“Meatball runs 3rd in NH, 3rd in Iowa, and gets erased on Super Tuesday.”
Why do you think Yrump gets erased on super Tuesday?
Really! Deny your love for Putin!
Four times you ignore.
Say it. Putin is an evil, corrupt dictator.
Be a patriotic American.
You can’t say that Putin is evil.
Why not?
Many many more from the Trump Trashing Freeper.
Many, many more of your Trump Trashing Posts.
Would you like me to continue?
I still don't know why you continue to support the evil corrupt Putin.
I guess that’s a yes, so I will continue exposing your Trump Bashing Posts.
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