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Was just at the beach here in LOS which is now under invasion by Russian tourists from St.Petersburg and Moscow. I read where most of those conscripted in Ukraine are from outside of these two cities. Wonder why? With Russian war atrocities sparking comparisons to Nazi Germany a Russian blogger went out and asked his fellow citizens how they felt about this.
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Somebody conveniently forgot Russia's role in Hitler's defeat.
Its an easy mistake to make, a mere 20-27,000,000 Russians died.
Whereas a massive 419,000 Americans and 450,000 Brits died.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/wwi ... untry.html
The UK and US are 16th and 17th on the list, respectively.
Its an easy mistake to make, a mere 20-27,000,000 Russians died.
Whereas a massive 419,000 Americans and 450,000 Brits died.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/wwi ... untry.html
The UK and US are 16th and 17th on the list, respectively.
The incredible sacrifices the Soviet Union made in WW2 (putting aside the rather awkward Nazi Soviet alliance that preceded the aggression) in no way justifies the invasion of a neighbour and the alleged atrocities they are currently accused of against civilians.corkscrew wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:10 pmSomebody conveniently forgot Russia's role in Hitler's defeat.
Its an easy mistake to make, a mere 20-27,000,000 Russians died.
Whereas a massive 419,000 Americans and 450,000 Brits died.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/wwi ... untry.html
The UK and US are 16th and 17th on the list, respectively.
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In retrospect it might have been a mistake for the Allies to arm the Soviets to fight the Nazis.corkscrew wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:10 pmSomebody conveniently forgot Russia's role in Hitler's defeat.
Its an easy mistake to make, a mere 20-27,000,000 Russians died.
Whereas a massive 419,000 Americans and 450,000 Brits died.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/wwi ... untry.html
The UK and US are 16th and 17th on the list, respectively.
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End of Week 43 of the Russo-Ukrainian War, 300 days into this phase of the conflict, and there is increased discussion regarding Russian undertaking a major offensive in January or February.
In the West, North and North East there were no changes on the ground.
In Belarus, Putin visited Lukashenka in Minks for the first time in three years amongst reports of Belarus receiving more equipment which correlates with a potential offensive in early 2023 involving Belarusian ground forces. If there is an intent to cut Ukraine’s supply lines from Poland then a move early in 2023 is required as once Spring arrives the swamps along the border prove a formidable barrier. It is all speculation for now, however Ukrainian forces are increasing their capabilities in these areas in preparation.
Along the Luhansk front there were few changes.
In Donetsk, Russian forces took Yakolvika, North East of Bakhmut, during the week however the town is reportedly contested as of now. Ukrainian forces retook several positions around the edge of Bakhmut that were captured by Russian forces the week prior. Zelensky visited troops in Bakhmut yesterday.
In Zaporizhzhia, there were no reported changes.
In Kherson there were no reported changes.
In Moldova, Moldovan and Ukrainian intelligence raised concerns regarding a potential Russian attack in the Transnistria region, however the logistics of this and the likelihood of success makes it a low probability.
In the West, North and North East there were no changes on the ground.
In Belarus, Putin visited Lukashenka in Minks for the first time in three years amongst reports of Belarus receiving more equipment which correlates with a potential offensive in early 2023 involving Belarusian ground forces. If there is an intent to cut Ukraine’s supply lines from Poland then a move early in 2023 is required as once Spring arrives the swamps along the border prove a formidable barrier. It is all speculation for now, however Ukrainian forces are increasing their capabilities in these areas in preparation.
Along the Luhansk front there were few changes.
In Donetsk, Russian forces took Yakolvika, North East of Bakhmut, during the week however the town is reportedly contested as of now. Ukrainian forces retook several positions around the edge of Bakhmut that were captured by Russian forces the week prior. Zelensky visited troops in Bakhmut yesterday.
In Zaporizhzhia, there were no reported changes.
In Kherson there were no reported changes.
In Moldova, Moldovan and Ukrainian intelligence raised concerns regarding a potential Russian attack in the Transnistria region, however the logistics of this and the likelihood of success makes it a low probability.
I know you not the biggest fan of Tom Cooper so much, but he has some pretty interesting reports from Bakhmut and Donbas.
"Bakhmut…. On the northern flank, and during their last mass attack, on 15 December, the Russians have managed to overrun the southern part of Yakovlivka: some of Wagner-gang even took photos of itself in the local centre (see below), in turn prompting claims along which the village was a complete loss for Ukraine. No doubt, that would’ve been bad, for it would open a wide gap in the ZSU positions and enable the Russians to attack Soledar, and thus Bakhmut from the north. Eventually, it turned out that the garrison of the 10th Mountain held out in the northern part of the village: meanwhile was reinforced by elements of the 109th TD and the 128th Mountain brigades. The fighting is raging back and forth…
In between Soledar and Bakhmut, the Russians spent the last three-four days assaulting Pidhorodne, once again. So far, without any kind of success: actually, gauging by reports about the fighting for the gas station south of that village, it could be it’s Ukrainians who are counterattacking.
On the eastern side of Bakhmut, the 71st Jäger has pushed the Wagner further east, down the Maksymenka Street towards the Industrial Zone, and the Russians have withdrawn from the garbage dump (abandoned by Ukrainians over a week ago). Guess, the position was not that ideal, after all.
On the southern side, word is that the ZSU has managed to kick the remaining Russians out of Opytne, and then so much so, some say the VSRF and Wagner are on the brink of abandoning their attempts to take Bakhmut. ‘Nevertheless’, Wagner continued pumping its convicts into new massacres as they attempted to advance from Zelenopillia, Kurdiumivka, and Ozarianivka over that channel whose name I’m always forgetting, towards west. Considering the other side is defended by the 52nd Moto and 62nd Mech Brigades — i.e. that it’s an idea that would actually require at least the equal number of troops to realise…. This is bold, but completely useless, too: in this fashion, I doubt they would reach the ‘border of DNR’ even in 100 years…
Atop of this, it seems that most of available M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS’ of the ZSU are meanwhile ‘somewhere in the Bakhmut area’, because there’s about a dozen of reports about their activity of the last night. Targets included at least four Russian ammunition depots, several troop-concentration areas, and two check points. A day before, strikes on five troop-concentration points, one field headquarters and one ammunition depot were reported."
"Bakhmut…. On the northern flank, and during their last mass attack, on 15 December, the Russians have managed to overrun the southern part of Yakovlivka: some of Wagner-gang even took photos of itself in the local centre (see below), in turn prompting claims along which the village was a complete loss for Ukraine. No doubt, that would’ve been bad, for it would open a wide gap in the ZSU positions and enable the Russians to attack Soledar, and thus Bakhmut from the north. Eventually, it turned out that the garrison of the 10th Mountain held out in the northern part of the village: meanwhile was reinforced by elements of the 109th TD and the 128th Mountain brigades. The fighting is raging back and forth…
In between Soledar and Bakhmut, the Russians spent the last three-four days assaulting Pidhorodne, once again. So far, without any kind of success: actually, gauging by reports about the fighting for the gas station south of that village, it could be it’s Ukrainians who are counterattacking.
On the eastern side of Bakhmut, the 71st Jäger has pushed the Wagner further east, down the Maksymenka Street towards the Industrial Zone, and the Russians have withdrawn from the garbage dump (abandoned by Ukrainians over a week ago). Guess, the position was not that ideal, after all.
On the southern side, word is that the ZSU has managed to kick the remaining Russians out of Opytne, and then so much so, some say the VSRF and Wagner are on the brink of abandoning their attempts to take Bakhmut. ‘Nevertheless’, Wagner continued pumping its convicts into new massacres as they attempted to advance from Zelenopillia, Kurdiumivka, and Ozarianivka over that channel whose name I’m always forgetting, towards west. Considering the other side is defended by the 52nd Moto and 62nd Mech Brigades — i.e. that it’s an idea that would actually require at least the equal number of troops to realise…. This is bold, but completely useless, too: in this fashion, I doubt they would reach the ‘border of DNR’ even in 100 years…
Atop of this, it seems that most of available M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS’ of the ZSU are meanwhile ‘somewhere in the Bakhmut area’, because there’s about a dozen of reports about their activity of the last night. Targets included at least four Russian ammunition depots, several troop-concentration areas, and two check points. A day before, strikes on five troop-concentration points, one field headquarters and one ammunition depot were reported."
Some Americans were complaining that no other nations seem to be donating so much, and on easked what other nation shave donated.
One answered: The UK donated a pair of socks
ROTFL
One answered: The UK donated a pair of socks
ROTFL
On 8 April the MOD confirmed that a further £100 million package of militaryspinyechidna wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:47 amSome Americans were complaining that no other nations seem to be donating so much, and on easked what other nation shave donated.
One answered: The UK donated a pair of socks
ROTFL
aid would be provided to Ukraine. Additional equipment would include
including more than 800 NLAW anti-tank missiles, more Javelin and
Starstreak missiles, additional loitering munitions for precision strikes and
additional non-lethal aid including body armour, ballistic helmets and night
vision goggles.
Following a visit to Kyiv by the Prime Minister, Downing Street also confirmed
on 9 April that the UK would provide Ukraine with 120 armoured vehicles and
new Harpoon anti-ship missile systems.
At the end of April that was followed up with the gifting of a several “Stormer”
armoured vehicles fitted with anti-air missile launchers.35
A doubling of financial assistance
In May 2022 the Government announced that £1.3 billion of funding would be
committed to military assistance to Ukraine. That funding will be provided
from the Treasury’s Special Reserve.
The funding includes the £300 million military assistance package that the
Prime Minister announced on 3 May, and included electronic warfare
equipment, a counter battery radar system, GPS jamming equipment and
thousands of night vision goggles.
On 6 June 2022 the MOD confirmed that it would provide Ukraine with three
M270 multiple-launch rocket systems, and associated munitions. The M270
can strike targets up to 80km away with precision and is expected to “offer a
significant boost in capability for the Ukrainian forces”. The decision came at
the request of the Ukrainian government for longer range precision weapons
to defend against Russian heavy artillery and was taken in tandem with the
US which is providing Ukraine with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
(see below). Ukrainian troops are receiving training on the new systems in the
UK.
The MOD has also confirmed the purchase of 20 M-109 self-propelled artillery
units from a Belgian arms company which the Army has refurbished before
sending them to Ukraine.
A further £1 billion in military support
At the NATO Summit at the end of June 2022 the Prime Minister announced a
further £1 billion on military support to Ukraine as part of a “next phase” that
will “enhance and sustain Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion”. In
answer to a Parliamentary Question on 5 September 2022, the MOD confirmed
that all Government Departments had contributed toward this additional
military aid from their 2022/23 budgets, along with contributions from the
Scottish and Welsh Governments.
Specifically, that funding will help supply capabilities including anti-tank
weapons, air defence systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), electronic
warfare equipment and thousands of pieces of kit for Ukrainian soldiers.
In a statement to the House on 21 July 2022, the Defence Secretary confirmed
that “Future planned military support will also include more sophisticated
defence systems across a range of capabilities”.
On 11 August the Ministry of Defence confirmed that additional M270 multiple
launch rocket systems will be sent to Ukraine, along with “a significant
number” of precision guided M31A1 missiles. Ben Wallace said the latest
equipment would help Ukraine “continue to defend against Russian
aggression and the indiscriminate use of long-range artillery”.
On 5 September the Defence Secretary confirmed that UK military assistance
continued to be gifted to the Ukrainian armed forces43 and that the UK was
“now working on an additional package of support”. Part of that package
will include the provision of urgent non-lethal assistance such as clothing,
shelters, generators, fuel trucks and ambulances, ahead of the winter.
Additional air defence systems
On 13 October 2022 the MOD confirmed that it would donate hundreds more
air defence missiles to Ukraine to protect against Russian missile strikes and
to protect critical national infrastructure after Russia launched a series of
drone and missile attacks against civilian targets.
46 In that package will be
AMRAAM rockets, for use with the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile
System (NASAMS) being provided by the United States (see below). The
AMRAAM rockets are the first capability pledged by the UK capable of
shooting down cruise missiles. As part of this latest package of assistance, a
further 18 howitzer artillery guns and hundreds of additional aerial drones will
also be donated. 47
During a visit to Kyiv on 19 November, the Prime Minister announced “a major
new package” of air defence support. The UK will provide 125 anti-aircraft
guns and counter-drone technology, including radars and anti-drone
electronic warfare capability.
Provision of helicopter capability
In November the MOD also confirmed that the first of three Sea King search
and rescue/reconnaissance helicopters had been delivered to Ukraine. The
Sea King retired from service with the RAF and Royal Navy in 2018.
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End of Week 44 of the Russo-Ukrainian War and unseasonably warm weather means the ground has yet to freeze.
In the West, North and North East there were no changes on the ground.
In Belarus, there were no changes in the posture of Belarusian or Russian forces.
In Luhansk, Ukrainian forces advanced upon Kreminna, reportedly reaching the edge of the city (presumably from the South). Some towns and villages North and West of Kreminna were reported as retaken by Ukrainian forces over the week.
In Donetsk, there were no substantial changes. Russia continues to focus its efforts upon Bakhmut and Avdiivka, with the Pavlivka offensive seemingly halted.
In Zaporizhzhia, there were no reported changes. Russian forces continue to strengthen defences in Tokmak and Melitopol throughout the week.
In Kherson there were no reported changes.
For a second time Ukraine struck Engels Airbase with a drone, 600km beyond the Ukraine border, where Russia has part of its strategic bomber fleet. The extent of the damage is unclear, though Russia did report losses of personnel.
The prospect of peace talks arose during the week, though both sides appear rather far apart ( https://www.rt.com/russia/568981-russia ... ce-summit/ ). It is unlikely that such talks will begin unless one side or the other gains a decisive advantage in the field, effectively forcing the other to the table. At the moment discussions from Russia & Ukraine regarding peace talks appears political theatre.
In the West, North and North East there were no changes on the ground.
In Belarus, there were no changes in the posture of Belarusian or Russian forces.
In Luhansk, Ukrainian forces advanced upon Kreminna, reportedly reaching the edge of the city (presumably from the South). Some towns and villages North and West of Kreminna were reported as retaken by Ukrainian forces over the week.
In Donetsk, there were no substantial changes. Russia continues to focus its efforts upon Bakhmut and Avdiivka, with the Pavlivka offensive seemingly halted.
In Zaporizhzhia, there were no reported changes. Russian forces continue to strengthen defences in Tokmak and Melitopol throughout the week.
In Kherson there were no reported changes.
For a second time Ukraine struck Engels Airbase with a drone, 600km beyond the Ukraine border, where Russia has part of its strategic bomber fleet. The extent of the damage is unclear, though Russia did report losses of personnel.
The prospect of peace talks arose during the week, though both sides appear rather far apart ( https://www.rt.com/russia/568981-russia ... ce-summit/ ). It is unlikely that such talks will begin unless one side or the other gains a decisive advantage in the field, effectively forcing the other to the table. At the moment discussions from Russia & Ukraine regarding peace talks appears political theatre.
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