The Ukraine war thread
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Don't think the Ukrainians have enough armor or experience to do full combined arms maneuver warfare. I also think the Russians are using cannon fodder on the front, holding their better troops for the counter punch.
That would be classic WW2 Soviet doctrine...
wrote on 11 Jun 2023, 15:11 last edited byI also think the Russians are using cannon fodder on the front, holding their better troops for the counter punch.
I agree that they are using cannon fodder on the front. But I do not agree they are holding better troops back for the counter punch.
There is a malaise among the ranks and junior officers that is growing deeper by the day. I believe they realize that the special military operation has never had anything to do with protecting the Motherland.
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wrote on 11 Jun 2023, 15:39 last edited by
I agree. I don't think they have any better troops, or at least not enough to make a difference.
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wrote on 12 Jun 2023, 14:59 last edited by
Interesting psycho-philosophical commentary on the Russian mindset of destruction:
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wrote on 12 Jun 2023, 21:46 last edited by
Very interesting.
This is not psychological, but it rings true
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G George K referenced this topic on 13 Jun 2023, 12:43
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@Wim said in The Ukraine war thread:
Heartbreaking...
https://www.politico.eu/article/chechen-leader-missing-brother-ukrainian-strike/
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wrote on 14 Jun 2023, 13:29 last edited by Mik
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wrote on 14 Jun 2023, 15:45 last edited by Renauda
Apparently, regrettably and, sadly, the “Chechen hero” is doing just fine:
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/14/close-kadyrov-ally-injured-in-ukraine-reports-a81502
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wrote on 14 Jun 2023, 20:13 last edited by
Well, there's always next time.
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wrote on 16 Jun 2023, 16:18 last edited by
Russian masterminds...
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wrote on 16 Jun 2023, 17:07 last edited by
Russian officials do love to make occasion for solemn speeches.
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wrote on 16 Jun 2023, 17:25 last edited by
This one got solemn in a hurry.
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Wow. What if I told you the invasion failed due to kleptocracy. Talk about hoisted on your own petard.
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wrote on 18 Jun 2023, 12:40 last edited by
Maybe this guy is just blowing smoke, but an interesting speculation.
The expert (Yuriy Romaniuk, the head of the “Ukraine in NATO” non-government organization) stressed that Prigozhin is accountable to no one except Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who wields direct influence over him. Romaniuk stated that over the past six months, the Wagner PMC leader has already begun forging an independent political career.
“(Prigozhin) understands that he has some knowledge of the days and hours (remaining for) Putin’s reign, and he has no doubts about the outcome. He realizes that in the new Russia, commonly referred to as the post-war era, he will have to find a way to survive. Just like he managed to survive in the prison zone, along with his Wagner group and tens of thousands of other inmates.”
Furthermore, the expert stated that, contrary to Prigozhin’s rhetoric, his current focus may depend on the victory of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over Russia.“Because only in the complete collapse and failure of the Russian Federation and Ukraine’s victory does Prigozhin have the sole opportunity amidst this chaos to seize power, akin to the Bolsheviks’ actions in October 1917,” Romaniuk said.
Romaniuk also asserted that Prigozhin enjoys “more than 30% of electoral support in Russia,” according to UK intelligence estimates.
The conflict between Prigozhin, owner of the Wagner PMC, and the Russian Ministry of Defense could reach a critical stage on July 1, 2023, according to UK intelligence. This date marks the deadline for mercenaries to sign contracts with the ministry.
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wrote on 19 Jun 2023, 12:39 last edited by
I wouldn't be surprised. Amidst rumors of wholesale theft of war materials, he may have been trying to sabotage the Ukraine war all along.
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@Renauda said in The Ukraine war thread:
More threats from Moscow:
The balls...
This statement, right after Kiev was bombarded - again.