Balta1701 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Confirmed images of the Ukrainian flag flying in Kupiansk today, Russia was clearly unable to mobilize reserves to put up any defense of that city. Ukraine will have a bounty of supplies from there. Unconfirmed but more common reports of Ukrainian forces in Izium, taken in the first weeks of the war thanks to a betrayal by a pro Russian official. Estimates had at least 10,000 Russian troops in this area, that would have been enough for them to hold out for weeks even if cut off if they wanted to fight. For Ukraine to be pushing into this area much of the Russian army must be throwing away their weapons and trying to flee. Lots of photos of high tech weapons being abandoned seems to support that. If that army is trying to flee then soon Ukraine will have to pause this offensive to try to police them up. Lots of reports of Russian civilians left behind including teachers who were brought in to teach the pro Russian narratives. But with this army broken, it will be difficult for the Russians to reform any defense in the East, Ukraine will have to refill and resupply but they have an open path to reclaiming their original borders in the whole region. What has happened this week will be taught at army war colleges for decades. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Eventually I see some sort of settlement with an "independent" Ukraine buffer between Russian and Ukraine. I don't see Putin leaving without saving face in some way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 I have this beer in my refrigerator ready to celebrate when Russia loses this war. What a weak army and a dick they have as their ruler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Some positive news! it still worries me when you corner a leader like putin though. i hope that nuclear doesn't come into play... the world may need to negotiate some things that are questionable on the surface, but its above my pay grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 On 9/10/2022 at 1:14 PM, The Beast said: I have this beer in my refrigerator ready to celebrate when Russia loses this war. What a weak army and a dick they have as their ruler. Damn, I want a six pack to celebrate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I can’t believe all of the horseshit going on in the world on one hand… and in another hand it’s been expected. Hell, I’m surprised North Korea hasn’t engaged South Korea… as well as China invading Taiwan. Maybe that expectation is around the corner still with all of this pipeline s%*#, economy s%*#, nuke talk part 5 s%*#. Is this a saying: “To stimulate an economy, start a war.”? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 11 hours ago, hi8is said: I can’t believe all of the horseshit going on in the world on one hand… and in another hand it’s been expected. Hell, I’m surprised North Korea hasn’t engaged South Korea… as well as China invading Taiwan. Maybe that expectation is around the corner still with all of this pipeline s%*#, economy s%*#, nuke talk part 5 s%*#. Is this a saying: “To stimulate an economy, start a war.”? How have the last 7 months gone for Russia's economy? In great shape for the Russian winter? If there's any additional lesson here, it's that with modern weapons and external support, a weak army defending its territory against a mid-level power can be way more effective than one would have thought. China's army is probably in better shape than Russia's, but is there any corruption in China's army of the sort seen in Russia's? People who have taken money and not done their jobs? Parts that have been sold off under the table that could affect their readiness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 The largest city in Ukraine captured by Russia, Kherson, was taken in early March. It was announced as "Forever Russia" and annexed by Russia in their fake annexation. For the last 4 months, Ukraine has been pressuring this city and the surrounding area by shelling defensive positions and hitting supply lines with rockets. Starting yesterday, the Russians pulled out from the entire surrounding region, back across the Dneipro River. Today, Kherson is being liberated, with the city still mostly in tact and with devastating urban fighting having been avoided. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I can't imagine the emotions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I’m glad the will of the people is still there. I hope that they can remain resilient throughout the winter and that they get the aid and weapons they need. Hopefully there won’t be politics with the aid given to Ukraine in 2023. Today I donated to an organization that will help with repairing infrastructure and assisting with heating this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Grinder Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 21 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Joe actually did something right. It's about time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I'm happy that she's released, but how will the release of a huge arms dealer affect the arms that Putin will have access to to fight Ukraine now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurtCG Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, knightni said: I'm happy that she's released, but how will the release of a huge arms dealer affect the arms that Putin will have access to to fight Ukraine now? Good question. I'm sure this Victor Bout dude is on his way to work at a Moscow orphanage as I type. Isn't that what all convicted terrorists do when they are released from over a decade in American jail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 @Quin can you lay down the ground rules here? My finger is on the report trigger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Great speech tonight. I hope it motivates congress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-military-kharkiv-russia-war-landmines-11672326884?st=myssbfurlib43y8&reflink=article_copyURL_share gutting read from an embedded WSJ reporter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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