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A Russian fighter jet has collided with a US drone, causing the unmanned US aircraft to crash into the Black Sea, the American military says.
The incident highlights the increasing risk of direct confrontation between Russia and the US over the Ukraine war.
The US says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets tried to intercept it.
Russia said the drone crashed after a "sharp manoeuvre", and denied that the two aircraft made direct contact.
The Russian defence ministry also said the MQ-9 Reaper drone was flying with its transponders turned off. Transponders are communications devices that allow the aircraft to be tracked.
Reaper drones are surveillance aircraft with a 20m (66ft) wingspan.
Drone crash is a moment fraught with danger
The incident happened at about 07:03 Central European Time (06:03 GMT) on Tuesday, according to the US military.
"Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft, resulting in a crash and complete loss of the MQ-9," the statement said.
Several times before the collision the Su-27 fighter jets dumped fuel on the drone in a "reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner", it said.
The US summoned the Russian ambassador in Washington, Anatoly Antonov, to protest against the move.
Following the meeting, Russian state media quoted Antonov as saying that Moscow saw the drone incident as "a provocation".
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64957792
The incident highlights the increasing risk of direct confrontation between Russia and the US over the Ukraine war.
The US says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets tried to intercept it.
Russia said the drone crashed after a "sharp manoeuvre", and denied that the two aircraft made direct contact.
The Russian defence ministry also said the MQ-9 Reaper drone was flying with its transponders turned off. Transponders are communications devices that allow the aircraft to be tracked.
Reaper drones are surveillance aircraft with a 20m (66ft) wingspan.
Drone crash is a moment fraught with danger
The incident happened at about 07:03 Central European Time (06:03 GMT) on Tuesday, according to the US military.
"Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft, resulting in a crash and complete loss of the MQ-9," the statement said.
Several times before the collision the Su-27 fighter jets dumped fuel on the drone in a "reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner", it said.
The US summoned the Russian ambassador in Washington, Anatoly Antonov, to protest against the move.
Following the meeting, Russian state media quoted Antonov as saying that Moscow saw the drone incident as "a provocation".
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64957792
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I read that the Russian's were saying it was being used in support of Ukraine's war efforts. Illegal at best. Very worrying for escalation into a global conflict at worst.
I wish they'd stop calling them drones. A drone sounds tiny, like a Palestinian settlement. When 'settlements' are really huge cities.
A drone is more accurate a description for something people use to shoot footage for TV programs etc. An unmanned fighter aircraft would be much more accurate a description.
I wish they'd stop calling them drones. A drone sounds tiny, like a Palestinian settlement. When 'settlements' are really huge cities.
A drone is more accurate a description for something people use to shoot footage for TV programs etc. An unmanned fighter aircraft would be much more accurate a description.
The term drone has been in use in the military since WW2, and before. It's the hobbiest that stole the term not the other way round!
It's also a bit of dumbing down which the BBC, and other media, does very well. The proper term is UAV (or UAS) but the general public won't know what that is.
It's also a bit of dumbing down which the BBC, and other media, does very well. The proper term is UAV (or UAS) but the general public won't know what that is.
pew, pew, pew, pew!
Yes, my point was the dumbing down to make them seem less than what they are.
I should have said unmanned bomber as opposed to fighter.
I should have said unmanned bomber as opposed to fighter.
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The Russian offensive appears to be slowing, however there has been some progress North of Adviika which will give the Ukrainians cause for concern, especially given the importance of Adviika. There also appears increasing emphasis on closing the Ukrainian bridgehead across the Oskil River from Kupyansk.
Bakhmut is increasingly difficult for both parties, however Ukraine somehow remains in the city though the space they control is slowly reducing. Prigozhin is openly complaining about the lack of ammunition supplied and continues to cast aspersions upon the Russian MOD. The palace intrigue is palpable.
Bakhmut is increasingly difficult for both parties, however Ukraine somehow remains in the city though the space they control is slowly reducing. Prigozhin is openly complaining about the lack of ammunition supplied and continues to cast aspersions upon the Russian MOD. The palace intrigue is palpable.
Xi meets with Putin today and has drafted a plan to end the conflict.
"Xi has said China’s proposals offer a “constructive” way to end the crisis, but has warned that “complex problems do not have simple solutions”"..
Here is the full text of China’s Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis as published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be effectively upheld. All countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, are equal members of the international community. All parties should jointly uphold the basic norms governing international relations and defend international fairness and justice. Equal and uniform application of international law should be promoted, while double standards must be rejected.
2. Abandoning the Cold War mentality. The security of a country should not be pursued at the expense of others. The security of a region should not be achieved by strengthening or expanding military blocs. The legitimate security interests and concerns of all countries must be taken seriously and addressed properly. There is no simple solution to a complex issue. All parties should, following the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security and bearing in mind the long-term peace and stability of the world, help forge a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture. All parties should oppose the pursuit of one’s own security at the cost of others’ security, prevent bloc confrontation, and work together for peace and stability on the Eurasian Continent.
3. Ceasing hostilities. Conflict and war benefit no one. All parties must stay rational and exercise restraint, avoid fanning the flames and aggravating tensions, and prevent the crisis from deteriorating further or even spiraling out of control. All parties should support Russia and Ukraine in working in the same direction and resuming direct dialogue as quickly as possible, so as to gradually deescalate the situation and ultimately reach a comprehensive ceasefire.
4. Resuming peace talks. Dialogue and negotiation are the only viable solution to the Ukraine crisis. All efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis must be encouraged and supported. The international community should stay committed to the right approach of promoting talks for peace, help parties to the conflict open the door to a political settlement as soon as possible, and create conditions and platforms for the resumption of negotiation. China will continue to play a constructive role in this regard.
5. Resolving the humanitarian crisis. All measures conducive to easing the humanitarian crisis must be encouraged and supported. Humanitarian operations should follow the principles of neutrality and impartiality, and humanitarian issues should not be politicized. The safety of civilians must be effectively protected, and humanitarian corridors should be set up for the evacuation of civilians from conflict zones. Efforts are needed to increase humanitarian assistance to relevant areas, improve humanitarian conditions, and provide rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access, with a view to preventing a humanitarian crisis on a larger scale. The UN should be supported in playing a coordinating role in channeling humanitarian aid to conflict zones.
6. Protecting civilians and prisoners of war (POWs). Parties to the conflict should strictly abide by international humanitarian law, avoid attacking civilians or civilian facilities, protect women, children and other victims of the conflict, and respect the basic rights of POWs. China supports the exchange of POWs between Russia and Ukraine, and calls on all parties to create more favorable conditions for this purpose.
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7. Keeping nuclear power plants safe. China opposes armed attacks against nuclear power plants or other peaceful nuclear facilities, and calls on all parties to comply with international law including the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS) and resolutely avoid man-made nuclear accidents. China supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in playing a constructive role in promoting the safety and security of peaceful nuclear facilities.
8. Reducing strategic risks. Nuclear weapons must not be used and nuclear wars must not be fought. The threat or use of nuclear weapons should be opposed. Nuclear proliferation must be prevented and nuclear crisis avoided. China opposes the research, development and use of chemical and biological weapons by any country under any circumstances.
9. Facilitating grain exports. All parties need to implement the Black Sea Grain Initiative signed by Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine and the UN fully and effectively in a balanced manner, and support the UN in playing an important role in this regard. The cooperation initiative on global food security proposed by China provides a feasible solution to the global food crisis.
10. Stopping unilateral sanctions. Unilateral sanctions and maximum pressure cannot solve the issue; they only create new problems. China opposes unilateral sanctions unauthorized by the UN Security Council. Relevant countries should stop abusing unilateral sanctions and “long-arm jurisdiction” against other countries, so as to do their share in deescalating the Ukraine crisis and create conditions for developing countries to grow their economies and better the lives of their people.
11. Keeping industrial and supply chains stable. All parties should earnestly maintain the existing world economic system and oppose using the world economy as a tool or weapon for political purposes. Joint efforts are needed to mitigate the spillovers of the crisis and prevent it from disrupting international cooperation in energy, finance, food trade and transportation and undermining the global economic recovery.
12. Promoting post-conflict reconstruction. The international community needs to take measures to support post-conflict reconstruction in conflict zones. China stands ready to provide assistance and play a constructive role in this endeavor.
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"Xi has said China’s proposals offer a “constructive” way to end the crisis, but has warned that “complex problems do not have simple solutions”"..
Here is the full text of China’s Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis as published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be effectively upheld. All countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, are equal members of the international community. All parties should jointly uphold the basic norms governing international relations and defend international fairness and justice. Equal and uniform application of international law should be promoted, while double standards must be rejected.
2. Abandoning the Cold War mentality. The security of a country should not be pursued at the expense of others. The security of a region should not be achieved by strengthening or expanding military blocs. The legitimate security interests and concerns of all countries must be taken seriously and addressed properly. There is no simple solution to a complex issue. All parties should, following the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security and bearing in mind the long-term peace and stability of the world, help forge a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture. All parties should oppose the pursuit of one’s own security at the cost of others’ security, prevent bloc confrontation, and work together for peace and stability on the Eurasian Continent.
3. Ceasing hostilities. Conflict and war benefit no one. All parties must stay rational and exercise restraint, avoid fanning the flames and aggravating tensions, and prevent the crisis from deteriorating further or even spiraling out of control. All parties should support Russia and Ukraine in working in the same direction and resuming direct dialogue as quickly as possible, so as to gradually deescalate the situation and ultimately reach a comprehensive ceasefire.
4. Resuming peace talks. Dialogue and negotiation are the only viable solution to the Ukraine crisis. All efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis must be encouraged and supported. The international community should stay committed to the right approach of promoting talks for peace, help parties to the conflict open the door to a political settlement as soon as possible, and create conditions and platforms for the resumption of negotiation. China will continue to play a constructive role in this regard.
5. Resolving the humanitarian crisis. All measures conducive to easing the humanitarian crisis must be encouraged and supported. Humanitarian operations should follow the principles of neutrality and impartiality, and humanitarian issues should not be politicized. The safety of civilians must be effectively protected, and humanitarian corridors should be set up for the evacuation of civilians from conflict zones. Efforts are needed to increase humanitarian assistance to relevant areas, improve humanitarian conditions, and provide rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access, with a view to preventing a humanitarian crisis on a larger scale. The UN should be supported in playing a coordinating role in channeling humanitarian aid to conflict zones.
6. Protecting civilians and prisoners of war (POWs). Parties to the conflict should strictly abide by international humanitarian law, avoid attacking civilians or civilian facilities, protect women, children and other victims of the conflict, and respect the basic rights of POWs. China supports the exchange of POWs between Russia and Ukraine, and calls on all parties to create more favorable conditions for this purpose.
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7. Keeping nuclear power plants safe. China opposes armed attacks against nuclear power plants or other peaceful nuclear facilities, and calls on all parties to comply with international law including the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS) and resolutely avoid man-made nuclear accidents. China supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in playing a constructive role in promoting the safety and security of peaceful nuclear facilities.
8. Reducing strategic risks. Nuclear weapons must not be used and nuclear wars must not be fought. The threat or use of nuclear weapons should be opposed. Nuclear proliferation must be prevented and nuclear crisis avoided. China opposes the research, development and use of chemical and biological weapons by any country under any circumstances.
9. Facilitating grain exports. All parties need to implement the Black Sea Grain Initiative signed by Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine and the UN fully and effectively in a balanced manner, and support the UN in playing an important role in this regard. The cooperation initiative on global food security proposed by China provides a feasible solution to the global food crisis.
10. Stopping unilateral sanctions. Unilateral sanctions and maximum pressure cannot solve the issue; they only create new problems. China opposes unilateral sanctions unauthorized by the UN Security Council. Relevant countries should stop abusing unilateral sanctions and “long-arm jurisdiction” against other countries, so as to do their share in deescalating the Ukraine crisis and create conditions for developing countries to grow their economies and better the lives of their people.
11. Keeping industrial and supply chains stable. All parties should earnestly maintain the existing world economic system and oppose using the world economy as a tool or weapon for political purposes. Joint efforts are needed to mitigate the spillovers of the crisis and prevent it from disrupting international cooperation in energy, finance, food trade and transportation and undermining the global economic recovery.
12. Promoting post-conflict reconstruction. The international community needs to take measures to support post-conflict reconstruction in conflict zones. China stands ready to provide assistance and play a constructive role in this endeavor.
Source: Al Jazeera
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As a peace-proposal it will struggle from the beginning as Point #1 would be interpreted by the Ukrainians as the withdrawal of Russian forces from all of Ukraine, or at the very least to the Feb 24 line of control. Russia's annexation declarations painted itself into a political corner with regards to any concessions in terms of territorial control.
It will be interesting to see how it is received in Moscow; Russia cannot afford to offend China.
My guess is that Moscow will publicly embrace the document (fudging Point #1 by declaring annexed oblasts of Ukraine integral parts of Russia). If Ukraine accepts the need to talk peace it can be a tool to freeze the conflict before any Ukrainian counter-offensives utilising trained troops and modern main battle tanks & infantry fighting vehicles takes place. If Ukraine rejects the document, it puts China more firmly in the Russia-camp.
Bit of a win-win for Moscow.
It will be interesting to see how it is received in Moscow; Russia cannot afford to offend China.
My guess is that Moscow will publicly embrace the document (fudging Point #1 by declaring annexed oblasts of Ukraine integral parts of Russia). If Ukraine accepts the need to talk peace it can be a tool to freeze the conflict before any Ukrainian counter-offensives utilising trained troops and modern main battle tanks & infantry fighting vehicles takes place. If Ukraine rejects the document, it puts China more firmly in the Russia-camp.
Bit of a win-win for Moscow.
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End of Month 13 of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the rasputista has arrived, with ‘General Mud’ now in charge of the battle-field. The Russian offensive launched at the end of Winter following the mobilisation of 300,000 men has slowed, with both sides reporting ammunition supply issues.
In the West, North and North East there were no changes on the ground. In Russia’s Bryansk Oblast, North-East of Chernihiv, there was a report of a brief incursion from a far-right anti-Putin Russian group called “Russia Volunteer Corps” in what appeared a PR stunt. Russia unleashed a large missile attack later in the month, targeting civilian infrastructure (primarily power).
In Belarus, a Russian A-50U (an early warning & control aircraft of which Russia reportedly has seven) was damaged. Belarusian partisans are claiming responsibility, with the attack conducted using commercial drones. Ukrainian military intelligence raised the prospect of provocations along the border, though there were no reports of a Belarusian build-up that would raise concerns.
In Luhansk, the front line was largely stagnant over the month, though fighting was reported to be fierce. The reported transferral of Russian troops to support operations in Bakhmut may have had an impact on the Russian offensive in this theatre.
In Donetsk, the Russian offensive moved into Bakhmut, with the Eastern half the city under Russian control. Russian efforts to encircle Bakhmut were repelled, though Russia did make advances North of the city. The city remains accessible with Zelensky visiting front-line troops in Bakhmut late in the month. Russian forces made some tactically significant advances North of Adviika. The Russian attack on Vuhledar continues, with similar results to the month prior.
In Zaporizhzhia, there were no changes on the ground. Bombing of Ukrainian infrastructure resulted in a loss of external power to the nuclear power plant, though it was restored after 10 hours. There were reports of small Ukrainian counter-attacks South of Orikhiv, though no substantive changes in territory occurred.
In Kherson, there were no changes on the ground.
In the Black Sea, a US MQ-9 Reaper was lost following an encounter with Russian Su-27s. There was another Ukrainian drone attack on Russia naval facilities in Sevastopol, though the result is unclear.
In Moldova, the government continued to raise concerns regarding Transnistria and Russian interference throughout the month, with anti-government protests being held in Chisinau. The Transnistrian leader reported thwarting an assassination attempt, blaming Ukraine.
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In the West, North and North East there were no changes on the ground. In Russia’s Bryansk Oblast, North-East of Chernihiv, there was a report of a brief incursion from a far-right anti-Putin Russian group called “Russia Volunteer Corps” in what appeared a PR stunt. Russia unleashed a large missile attack later in the month, targeting civilian infrastructure (primarily power).
In Belarus, a Russian A-50U (an early warning & control aircraft of which Russia reportedly has seven) was damaged. Belarusian partisans are claiming responsibility, with the attack conducted using commercial drones. Ukrainian military intelligence raised the prospect of provocations along the border, though there were no reports of a Belarusian build-up that would raise concerns.
In Luhansk, the front line was largely stagnant over the month, though fighting was reported to be fierce. The reported transferral of Russian troops to support operations in Bakhmut may have had an impact on the Russian offensive in this theatre.
In Donetsk, the Russian offensive moved into Bakhmut, with the Eastern half the city under Russian control. Russian efforts to encircle Bakhmut were repelled, though Russia did make advances North of the city. The city remains accessible with Zelensky visiting front-line troops in Bakhmut late in the month. Russian forces made some tactically significant advances North of Adviika. The Russian attack on Vuhledar continues, with similar results to the month prior.
In Zaporizhzhia, there were no changes on the ground. Bombing of Ukrainian infrastructure resulted in a loss of external power to the nuclear power plant, though it was restored after 10 hours. There were reports of small Ukrainian counter-attacks South of Orikhiv, though no substantive changes in territory occurred.
In Kherson, there were no changes on the ground.
In the Black Sea, a US MQ-9 Reaper was lost following an encounter with Russian Su-27s. There was another Ukrainian drone attack on Russia naval facilities in Sevastopol, though the result is unclear.
In Moldova, the government continued to raise concerns regarding Transnistria and Russian interference throughout the month, with anti-government protests being held in Chisinau. The Transnistrian leader reported thwarting an assassination attempt, blaming Ukraine.
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Finland joining NATO is likely to have greater political impacts than military, however the realignment of Russian forces may result in additional capacity being moved to the Finnish border. This is less likely to be combat capable units (most being heavily committed to Ukraine) than intelligence, early warning and communication units that will have to be reassigned from elsewhere.
How this impacts the Russo-Ukrainian War remains to be seen, however it is likely that such capacity will be drawn from border regions deemed lower-risk (Mongolia/Kazakhstan) rather than Ukraine.
The heightened anti-NATO rhetoric from Moscow assists Lukashenka in keeping Belarusian troops out of Ukraine (playing upon the Polish-invasion line), something observers believe the Kremlin has repeatedly sought without success.
How this impacts the Russo-Ukrainian War remains to be seen, however it is likely that such capacity will be drawn from border regions deemed lower-risk (Mongolia/Kazakhstan) rather than Ukraine.
The heightened anti-NATO rhetoric from Moscow assists Lukashenka in keeping Belarusian troops out of Ukraine (playing upon the Polish-invasion line), something observers believe the Kremlin has repeatedly sought without success.
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End of Month 14 of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the Russian offensive that began in Winter is showing signs of culmination. Ukraine has begun taking delivery of non-Soviet heavy armour, though there were no reports of its presence in active theatres. Discussions amongst both pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian sources have steadily shifted towards the expected Ukrainian counter-offensive.
In the West, North and North East there were no changes on the ground. Cross-border artillery fire in the Sumy region was regularly reported.
In Belarus, there were no changes to the posture of troops, though reportedly 4,000 Russian soldiers were transferred from there to the Donbas.
In Luhansk, there were no material changes on the ground.
In Donetsk, there were few changes on the ground. Ukraine is being slowly ground out of Bakhmut, however remains in the Western part of the city. Wagner appears largely spent, with reports of the VDV now heavily involved in the fighting. There were no substantive changes reported around Adviika or Vuhledar.
In Zaporizhzhia, there were no changes on the ground. Russian forces spent the month fortifying the region in preparation for an expected Ukrainian counter-offensive. Partisans in Melitopol remain active with assassinations of collaborators and the bombing of Russian logistics networks occurring throughout the month.
In Kherson, there were reports from Russian sources that Ukraine established positions on the left bank of the Dnieper, primarily North of Oleshky. This area is a maze of small, swampy islands which Russian forces appear to have abandoned. There are no suggestions any of these Ukrainian positions are substantive, nor constitute positions from which a cross-Dnieper counter-offensive could be launched.
In Crimea, elements of the Russian Black Sea fleet were attacked by drones whilst in port in Sevastopol. The extent of damage is unknown as of the time of writing.
In the West, North and North East there were no changes on the ground. Cross-border artillery fire in the Sumy region was regularly reported.
In Belarus, there were no changes to the posture of troops, though reportedly 4,000 Russian soldiers were transferred from there to the Donbas.
In Luhansk, there were no material changes on the ground.
In Donetsk, there were few changes on the ground. Ukraine is being slowly ground out of Bakhmut, however remains in the Western part of the city. Wagner appears largely spent, with reports of the VDV now heavily involved in the fighting. There were no substantive changes reported around Adviika or Vuhledar.
In Zaporizhzhia, there were no changes on the ground. Russian forces spent the month fortifying the region in preparation for an expected Ukrainian counter-offensive. Partisans in Melitopol remain active with assassinations of collaborators and the bombing of Russian logistics networks occurring throughout the month.
In Kherson, there were reports from Russian sources that Ukraine established positions on the left bank of the Dnieper, primarily North of Oleshky. This area is a maze of small, swampy islands which Russian forces appear to have abandoned. There are no suggestions any of these Ukrainian positions are substantive, nor constitute positions from which a cross-Dnieper counter-offensive could be launched.
In Crimea, elements of the Russian Black Sea fleet were attacked by drones whilst in port in Sevastopol. The extent of damage is unknown as of the time of writing.
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Somehow, Bakhmut still has a Ukrainian presence, primarily in the section of the city which has numerous high-rise buildings. Ukrainian forces speculate the Russians have a target of capturing the city by May 9th for the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow and, subsequently, Putin's speech.
Can the Ukrainians hold out for eight more days? I've long given up trying to predict when (if?) Ukraine will withdraw from Bakhmut, however anyone else is free to give it a shot. The battle has been going since July.
Can the Ukrainians hold out for eight more days? I've long given up trying to predict when (if?) Ukraine will withdraw from Bakhmut, however anyone else is free to give it a shot. The battle has been going since July.
Ukrainians are low on ammo and the small area still occupied by Ukraine may end up another Mariupol steel plant siege, where resolute nationalism resorts to entrenchment. Symbolic position at best with inevitable outcome as Russia won't want a repeat scenario. We could see full Russian occupation within 2 weeks.Prahok wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 3:35 amSomehow, Bakhmut still has a Ukrainian presence, primarily in the section of the city which has numerous high-rise buildings. Ukrainian forces speculate the Russians have a target of capturing the city by May 9th for the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow and, subsequently, Putin's speech.
Can the Ukrainians hold out for eight more days? I've long given up trying to predict when (if?) Ukraine will withdraw from Bakhmut, however anyone else is free to give it a shot. The battle has been going since July.
What happened to Ukraines counter offensive, btw?
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I suspect it has begun, with logistics in the Russian occupied South taking bit of a hammering lately. This will no doubt continue for a while yet as the area is still too muddy for much else.Dylan Quint wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 4:35 amWhat happened to Ukraines counter offensive, btw?
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Ukraine has struck an oil depot in Crimea in advance of their counter-offensive .Prahok wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:23 amI suspect it has begun, with logistics in the Russian occupied South taking bit of a hammering lately. This will no doubt continue for a while yet as the area is still too muddy for much else.Dylan Quint wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 4:35 amWhat happened to Ukraines counter offensive, btw?
Taking Crimea back involves massive planning that is well known in some aspects to the Russian's living there now. Many have begun desperately trying to sell any real estate they have because they will lose everything when they get booted back. Oil depot on fire in Sevastopol on April 29
According to Ukraine's Armed Forces' Southern Command spokesperson Natalia Humeniuk, the large fire that occurred at an oil depot at the Kozacha Bay in Russian-occupied Sevastopol on April 29 is part of Ukraine’s “preparations” for the awaited counteroffensive.
“This work is a preparation for the broad, full-scale offensive that everyone expects," Humeniuk said, as cited by Ukrainska Pravda.
Videos and photos of a large fire spanning across what appears to be the entire oil depot and a massive black cloud of smoke above the city began circulating on social media early in the morning on April 29.
The head of the illegal Russian occupation government in Sevastopol soon claimed a drone attack caused a large fire at an oil depot at Kozacha Bay.
"A fuel tank is on fire near Manganari Brothers Street in the Kozacha Bay area. According to preliminary information, the fire was caused by an unmanned aerial vehicle hit," Mikhail Razvozhaev wrote on Telegram.
Following the fire, families of the Russian military began evacuating from the occupied peninsula, Humeniuk claimed, as quoted by the Ukrinform news site.
On April 28, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Ukraine's preparations for an upcoming counteroffensive are "coming to an end" as the military undergoes training on Western-provided weapons.
"The equipment has been announced, prepared, and partially delivered. There is equipment on which the training programs are at the final stage. The crews will arrive (in Ukraine) with it when the time and place will be determined," Reznikov said at a press conference.
"But let's put it like this: We are ready by a high percentage," he said, adding that the decision on the date and place of the counteroffensive will be made by the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces. https://kyivindependent.com/southern-co ... offensive/
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