For Those Who Might Be Wondering Why We Might Be In Ukraine

[ChloeTzang]

I know a lot of those names from history from 80 years ago. Feels kind of odd.

I know - I pulled this out of my husband's bookshelf and I'm reading it now. A lot of the battles are being fought in the same places - geography....I must admit, I'd love to see what Guderain or Manstein would do here. The Russians are fighting just about as they did in WW2, it seems to me, and making all the same mistakes.

 

[ChloeTzang]

I know - I pulled this out of my husband's bookshelf and I'm reading it now. A lot of the battles are being fought in the same places - geography....I must admit, I'd love to see what Guderain or Manstein would do here. The Russians are fighting just about as they did in WW2, it seems to me, and making all the same mistakes.

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Guderian had German tanks and lost, Ukrainians have German tanks and will loose....The mistakes Russians made them led them to Berlin. Hopefully this will not be repeated.

 

[Buffalogurl]

I have a question for you folks, first a statement though... I've heard allegations that Zelensky and crew have built a dirty bomb, and intend to use said device to draw nato into the conflict using article 5. They have in their possession nuclear material from the existing power stations that are off line. So it seen at first blush this is very possible....
My question is has anyone else heard or read anything about this? Anyway enjoy your day

 

[ChloeTzang]

Refer to large map above

Lgov-Kromskie Byki: up the north-western end of the salient) - the 11th VDV (and assigned elements of diverse Russian Army units) have been pushed out of Olyovka and Durovka….actually, the Russians retreated further north, so that the entire area from (at least) around Yuzhnyi via Dyakovka to Volzhin and Kauchuk is now under ZSU control. It's not clear if the Russians have already advanced from Kromskie Byki to Kurks or not… or perhaps they’re so waiting for the ZSU to kettle them there (because there are certainly Ukrainian troops further north along the road to Lgov).

From the village of Kromskie Byki, it's only 20 km to Lgov. And then there is the strategically important road to Kurchatov, where the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant is located.

Ukrainian soldier with a Lgov city sign - likely on a raid. Apparently he promises to return with a new sign with the city name spelled correctly. In Ukrainian.


Bolshesoldatskoe: There are lots of Russian troops (estimate is at around 5,000, perhaps more) deployed along the line Durovo - Bobrik (which might already be under ZSU control and this might be outdated alreadt), Rzhava (unclear), Bolshoe Soldatskoe (unclear), down to Birukovka (VSRF) and Budishche (VSRF). But, the ZSU is causing them lots of trouble by regular raids all the way to Shagarovo, Izvekovo and similar places. As noted on the map above, there is no clear idea if there’s a ‘coherent frontline’ in that area, and it is not clear what exactly is going on there, but: gauging from the chaos in the Russian lines, likely there are no Russian units there and constructing any kind of field fortifications. The FSB is still busy controlling those under construction along the E38

Malyi Kamenets & Komunar: this area is where there seems to be the biggest concentration of Russian troops in south-western Kursk Oblast. Probably because there are so many of them still fleeing from Sudzha, Ulanok and Belitsa (all firmly under ZSU control). And because the two Akhmat regiments deployed there are busy stopping and sending back all the Russians that are not entirely enthusiastic about defending Mother Russia… Another big concentration of the Russians should be in the Belaya area, as expected. In between of that place and the Ukrainian border = everything’s under the ZSU control.

By taking Lgov, the ZSU would cut an important rail hub leading not just south but to Kursk as well, impacting Russian logistics to the units in the Kharkiv area


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[ChloeTzang]

I have a question for you folks, first a statement though... I've heard allegations that Zelensky and crew have built a dirty bomb, and intend to use said device to draw nato into the conflict using article 5. They have in their possession nuclear material from the existing power stations that are off line. So it seen at first blush this is very possible....
My question is has anyone else heard or read anything about this? Anyway enjoy your day

LOL. I've written that myself a number of times, but I haven't seen any other speculation on it from other, more reputable than me, sources (I don't count the Kremlin as more reputable than me. LOL). Pure speculation on my part, but another reason for Moscow NOT to use nukes. Because Ukraine COULD retaliate and quite easily. They have nuclear power plants and reactors. They have nuclear scientists. Dirty bombs are easy t build - read up on it. I am not Ukraine, but

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/easy-get-materials-build-dirty-bomb-report-says-rcna39085

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/25/dirty-bombs-cause-fear-and-panic-but-few-deaths

The Kremlin alleged this back in 2022......
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022...a-says-ukraine-plans-to-detonate-a-dirty-bomb

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russians fleeing from Kursk.....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1821603940334760256

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russian milbloggers in Lgov. Veni, vidi, but not exactly vici.

I came. I saw. I ran away.....LOL. Lgov is a major N/S & E/W Railway node for Russia. Shelling there means no Russian Army supply trains can be risked going through it to run supplies through to Russian units in Kharkiv (via Belgorod). This cuts off Russian units in Kharkiv from supplies. Like ammo. And fuel. And food.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1824125756223414458

 

[ChloeTzang]

Kursk Front Update:The Russians are losing ground fast—at least five more settlements have fallen in just the past 24 hours. Ukrainian forces are closing in on the key Lgov highway, squeezing the enemy's supply lines tighter by the hour.ZSU has entered Korenevo, and the city is now semi-encircled. With Ukrainian forces taking Tolpinsky to the north, the only road out of the city is under Ukrainian fire control. It's just a matter of time before the Russians abandon Korenevo in a chaotic retreat. ZSU has also taken Kromski Byki, Bolshoe Soldatskoe, and has moved dangerously close to Glushkovo. Fierce fighting is happening in all these areas, but it's already within the city limits. The security zone around Sudzha has also expanded by several kilometers.Methodically, ZSU is cutting off Russian supply lines along the Glushkovo-Tyotkino road, which is now under Ukrainian fire control.The territory under Ukrainian operational influence in Russia has expanded to 1,400 km². This isn’t full control yet, but the noose is tightening.Another 200 Russian soldiers were captured in the last 24 hours, including some from the elite "Alpha" unit. Several border crossings have ceased resistance, relying only on drones and missiles from the rear to hold out. More prisoners are coming soon.

 

[Buffalogurl]

LOL. I've written that myself a number of times, but I haven't seen any other speculation on it from other, more reputable than me, sources (I don't count the Kremlin as more reputable than me. LOL). Pure speculation on my part, but another reason for Moscow NOT to use nukes. Because Ukraine COULD retaliate and quite easily. They have nuclear power plants and reactors. They have nuclear scientists. Dirty bombs are easy t build - read up on it. I am not Ukraine, but

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/easy-get-materials-build-dirty-bomb-report-says-rcna39085

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/25/dirty-bombs-cause-fear-and-panic-but-few-deaths

The Kremlin alleged this back in 2022......
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022...a-says-ukraine-plans-to-detonate-a-dirty-bomb

Actually Chloe, the way I read this is Zelensky would be using his dirty bomb in a false flag situation... they certainly have every thing they need to do as much..... thing is I don't trust Zelensky or for that matter president Putin any further than I could throw them.... one more item there is a book that was brought to my attention penned by a man named tex Marrs titled the synagogue of Satan. This book was published iirc about 15 years ago, within the pages he predicted this war between Russia and Ukraine...... now I haven’t read the book so I'm parroting what I read from another article. Currently I'm looking for a copy to read... anyway keep up the work and enjoy your day

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

Andrew Tanner's latest post - "Ten Days in Kursk"

The Kursk Campaign of 2024 continues to go well, though not without cost. Ten days in, Ukrainian troops are engaging inbound ruscist reserves but still moving forward​

Well worth the time to read
https://roguesystemsrecon.substack.com/p/ukraine-war-ten-days-in-kursk

 

[ll74]

I'm sure this.might appeal to some PB members

Russia offers workers up to $4,000 to dig trenches in Kursk Oblast​

The job ads call for "general workers" who are able to dig fortifications in Kursk Oblast, with posted pay rates ranging between 150,000-371,000 rubles (approximately $1,600-4,000).

 

[Chernosoth]

The Sherp offroad amphibious vehicle was invented in Ukraine but it is built in Russia. Now there's a Ukrainian company making the Atlas. Armoring them could make them too heavy to float on Ukrainian mud, but there may be some use for these in war.

 

[astuffedshirt_perv]

... By dropping the Seym River bridge at Glushkovo, Ukrainian forces just created a highly uncomfortable situation for the remaining Russian forces south of the river. \

This, to me, it the biggest mystery of the war. Why hasn't every bridge within striking range already been dropped? A year ago Ukraine wasn't allowed to strike inside of Russia. Now, they should be dropping all the bridges, one after the other.

 

[ll74]

This, to me, it the biggest mystery of the war. Why hasn't every bridge within striking range already been dropped? A year ago Ukraine wasn't allowed to strike inside of Russia. Now, they should be dropping all the bridges, one after the other.

There is no bridge to cross. It's a land border.

 

[LLCox]

This, to me, it the biggest mystery of the war. Why hasn't every bridge within striking range already been dropped? A year ago Ukraine wasn't allowed to strike inside of Russia. Now, they should be dropping all the bridges, one after the other.

This war is run by totally stupid Generals/Leaders on both sides. The Kursk invasion is the the perfect example. Pootin could cut off the Ukes in a heart beat. The Ukes are totally overextended. They have got to be living off the land. The Ukes are not strong enough to invade Russia and that goes without saying. Pootin might have a brain (maybe) but no one under him does.

 

[astuffedshirt_perv]

There is no bridge to cross. It's a land border.

??? did you not read the post? Or the map, for that matter?
Reading is fundamental.

 

[ll74]

??? did you not read the post? Or the map, for that matter?
Reading is fundamental.

I saw someone dropping bridges. You were not clear on what you meant by that.

I'm specifically discussing the Ukranian advance into Russia. (No bridges) Perhaps add some context

 

[Rightguide]

I saw someone dropping bridges. You were not clear on what you meant by that.

I'm specifically discussing the Ukranian advance into Russia. (No bridges) Perhaps add some context

The Ukrainians dropped a couple of bridges. The Russians built pontoon bridges to replace them.

 

[ll74]

The Ukrainians dropped a couple of bridges. The Russians built pontoon bridges to replace them.

I didn't ask you to add context for someone else.

 

[Rightguide]

I didn't ask you to add context for someone else.

Tough shit you got it anyway. Like you won't reply to any of my threads unless you're personally requested to do so, right?

 

[ll74]

Tough shit you got it anyway. Like you won't reply to any of my threads unless you're personally requested to do so, right?

Yes, you decided you knew what they were talking about.

Unless they're an alt of yours, probably just stfu.

I asked them specifically to add context about what they said.

 

[Rightguide]

Yes, you decided you knew what they were talking about.

Unless they're an alt of yours, probably just stfu.

I asked them specifically to add context about what they said.

Pick up your tweezers and go pleasure yourself.

 

[ll74]

Pick up your tweezers and go pleasure yourself.

Not my fault you think you can speak for other people. I asked a question to someone else because I wanted their answer.

I already know your "answers"...there is nothing you have to offer that is new to me.

 

[BrightShinyGirl]

Yes, you decided you knew what they were talking about.

Unless they're an alt of yours, probably just stfu.

I asked them specifically to add context about what they said.

The bridge that was destroyed was over the Seym River.