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

[ChloeTzang]

The average for Russian "eliminated personnel" is 40% are stone cold dead, 40% are casualties whose injuries are serious enough that even if they survive the Russian medical system, will never return to the front, and the remaining 20% with serious injuries that remove them from the fighting for a considerable time.

The front line medical system on the Russian side is so bad that a considerable number of those with serious injuries do not survive - it takes about a week to get them to real medical care and in that time a goodly proporrtion of them head on to meet Satan. One hopes they suffer on the journey.

 

[ChloeTzang]

The Russian-made Kalashnikov still prevails as the main small arm in Ukraine’s military. A Czech weapons giant is setting up shop in Ukraine’s factories to change that. The Prague-domiciled conglomerate, Colt CZ, has set up assembly of its Bren 2 assault rifles inside Ukraine under the name “Sich” — the center of life for Zaporizhzhian Cossacks, a historical group of Ukrainian semi-nomadic warriors. The goal, as Colt CZ’s head of public sector, Ondrej Bohac, put it, is to “get rid of Ukrainian dependence on Soviet weapons, like the AK-47, and not only on the weapons themselves but also on the ammunition, which is still produced mainly in Russia and Belarus.” Ukraine does not seem close to running through its old stockpiles of ammunition, but as with the conversion from Soviet 122 and 152 mm artillery to NATO-standard 120 and 155 mm, the transition is a long-term Western turn.

The Sich offers swappable components for alternating between Soviet and NATO calibers. Tens of thousands of the assault rifles are already in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers, mostly from Czechia, but they have begun assembly inside of Ukraine. Many international arms giants have announced plans to build their wares inside of Ukraine, ranging from Rheinmetall to Northrop Grumman to Baykar. Colt CZ is one of the first to set up production, putting the firm in a relative frontier position. Its experience will be a bellwether for NATO-based weapons manufacturers expanding to Ukraine.

Czech arsenal

Colt CZ began its life as Jihoceska Zbrojovka, or the South Czech Armory, shortly after the First World War and the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Renamed to Ceska Zbrojovka, or Czech Armory, it would go on to survive Nazi occupation and Soviet domination and ultimately an invasion by Warsaw Pact soldiers in 1968. In large part thanks to Ceska Zbrojovka, Czechoslovakia would retain an unusually independent military until the fall of the USSR. Recent years have seen the company expand internationally, most conspicuously in buying the Connecticut-originated Colt brand, the unofficial armory of the American Wild West whose name now sits alongside “CZ” in the company’s title. Today, Colt CZ can assemble 400 of their Bren 2 Siches per day in Ukrainian factories, according to Bohac. Ukraine’s state-owned defense conglomerate, UkrOboronProm, announced the start of production in December.

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https://kyivindependent.com/the-czech-weapons-giant-replacing-the-kalashnikov-in-ukraines-army/

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ll74]

Europe seriously needs to step up right now with sanctions..same with the US.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Europe seriously needs to step up right now with sanctions..same with the US.

Yep. The Russian "negotiators" were very open about being prepared to fight for years. Of course, they are prepared also to negotiate while they fight.

Basically at this point they're just laughing at Trump and openly mocking him. And if Trump does nothing, no sanctions, no aid for Ukraine and firther attacks Zelensky, it's just goimg to confirm Putin has something on him. Europe really needs to step up fully, ignore Trump, and get fully behind Ukraine.

 

[Lazaran]

Yep. The Russian "negotiators" were very open about being prepared to fight for years. Of course, they are prepared also to negotiate while they fight.

Basically at this point they're just laughing at Trump and openly mocking him. And if Trump does nothing, no sanctions, no aid for Ukraine and firther attacks Zelensky, it's just goimg to confirm Putin has something on him. Europe really needs to step up fully, ignore Trump, and get fully behind Ukraine.

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AND NOW DonOld is suddenly getting friendly with IRAN!!! Right when Iran was teetering and vulnerable, and when Israel was looking to "seriously set back Iran’s nuclear program".



Coincidence???



I. Do. NOT. Think. So.



We. Told. Them. So.

 

[Rightguide]

It looks like Putin is about to tear off an even bigger swath of Ukraine than previously thought.

 

[ChloeTzang]

400 M113's is REAL aid

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[Politruk]

Funny that there never seems to be any anti-Putin coup or revolution in the works, so far as we can see from here.

 

[ll74]

It looks like Putin is about to tear off an even bigger swath of Ukraine than previously thought.

He's going to try.
As he has always been doing.

He won't end up with it

 

[ChloeTzang]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1923813217593327694

 

[ChloeTzang]

It looks like Putin is about to tear off an even bigger swath of Ukraine than previously thought.

He's going to try, of course. Just means tens of thousands more dead Russians for no appreciable gains. The only thing Putin has is bodies. Tanks are pretty much done. IFV's likewise. Artillery is old and in accurate. Ukraone air force is slowly gaining the upper hand. Ukraine has enough artillery and artillery ammo that Trump can't stab Ukraone in the back by cutting supplies. ZSU has been building up units, reequpping them and reorganizing their military structures. ZSU is also receiving 30-40 Bohdana's and 10 Cesare 155mm guns a month. Plus more Archers and other guns being delivered in smaller numbers. ZSU is buildig up as Russia is running down. Russian industry is now being hit all the time by Ukrainian drones. Russian cannot target manufacturimg facilities outside Ukraine and its only successes inside Ukraone are targeing power generation pants and civilians.

Italy is now sendimg 400 M113 APC's - that's enough to fit out quite a few battalions. A huge help. Canada also send over 100 M113 chassis and hulls as well as old Grizzly;s for Ukraine to repair - which they are far better able to do than Canada. More F16's incoming too, as well as Mirages. And drones. Let us not forget drones. ZSU infantry being reequipped with Bren 2 rifles. Tens of thousands of these rifles are already in service with Ukrainian forces, sourced primarily from Czechia. Ukroboronprom has ramped up capacity to manufacture up to 400 Bren 2 assault rifles per day and is working to localize production using Ukrainian-made components. With production now established within Ukraine, the country is taking steps toward long-term self-sufficiency in small arms manufacturing. At 400 per day, it will still take them a few years to reequip fully, but combat units should be getting them first and they are good rifles.

Back in January, media reported that Ukraine received 10 KF41 Lynx IFVs from Rheinmetall, not just one as was previously reported. Why that's important? It is reliably known that Ukraine has received only one of Rheinmetall’s latest KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles for testing and evaluation, but a number of Ukrainian media outlets claim that there are ten vehicles. The difference lies not just in quantity, but in the fact that if Ukraine received a dozen KF41 Lynx for testing purposes alone, it would be a clear marker of a significant increase in the production rate of these vehicles, which are being assembled in Ukraine. The Lynx is a state of the art IFV, along with the CV90 which Ukraine is also getting, the best. 400 Lynx are to be delivered in 2025, and Rheinmetall has been proving that they can deliver ahead of schedule, so they may be earlier and there may be more - Ukraine is targeting 3000 modern IFV's.

Let's also take a quick look at the Russian air force - which has been the only branch of the Russian military having a real impact on the fightimg with their bombing missions. The Russian air is degrading - 550 of 1,200 russian Aircraft are near the end of theor operational life. According to a recent estimate by Defence24, russia currently operates approximately 1,200 combat aircraft of various types, including those used in strategic aviation. Of this total, 550 are reported to be nearing the end of their operational life cycle. At the same time, russia’s military-industrial complex is struggling to produce new aircraft at a pace sufficient to replace the fleet. So russian airforce is also degradimg significantly.....

Nope. The only swath Putin will tear off is a huge swath of Russian demographics - which Trump DOES seem terribly concerned about. Because he's a Putin symp and wants Russia to wind. Ain't happening. Putin's a dead man walking.

 

[ChloeTzang]

While Putin parades his power in Moscow, Ukraine is quietly hunting down Russian war criminals. The Kremlin may act unbothered, but their propagandists are already panicking.

Here’s what Ukraine has been up to recently

• In April, a car bomb in Moscow killed Yaroslav Moskalik, a top Russian general involved in war planning. He wasn’t the first. Ukraine’s SBU and HUR have been systematically targeting Russian officers linked to war crimes.
• In December 2024, Ukraine allegedly took out Igor Kirillov - Russia’s top chemical warfare commander. He was accused of overseeing 4,800+ chemical weapon uses.

Ukraine’s message is clear: those who commit atrocities or war crimes against the Ukrainian people are safe nowhere, including in Moscow. High-ranking Kremlin officials are game. Putin said in a recent interview that “we have enough strength to bring what was started in 2022 to a logical conclusion.” But now, Russia is deep into the fourth year of a war it expected to win in weeks. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was recently spotted strolling through Kyiv’s city center, taking photos with civilians. Ukraine's actions speak for themselves. Kyiv is feeling confident in its growing abilities. These operations aren’t new either. Ukraine has targeted Russian and proxy militants since 2014 - long before the full-scale invasion. The recent strikes simply reflect more capacity and confidence.

US officials have expressed discomfort at Kyiv for years. In 2016, after a Ukrainian operation in Crimea (which involved Budanov) led to a firefight, VP Biden warned against future missions that might provoke Moscow. Biden carried this same caution into his presidency. But the past few years have challenged those assumptions. Conventional Western wisdom doesn't apply here. Ukraine has repeatedly crossed Russia’s so-called “red lines” - striking inside Russia, even in Moscow - without triggering major escalation.

As Ukrainian MP @SashaUstinovaUA put it: These missions expose cracks in Russia’s power and give Ukrainians a needed psychological boost. They prove Ukraine’s growing reach. “They’ve also shown the West that Ukraine’s capabilities go far beyond what we’ve traditionally been credited with,” said Ustinova. “Even if they deliver smaller-scale successes, they still play a vital role in the broader campaign.”

Ukraine’s operations aren’t confined to Russia. In 2024, 84 Wagner fighters and 47 Malian troops were killed in an ambush in Mali. BBC reported Ukraine may have trained the Tuareg fighters and supplied intel.Serhii Kuzan, former adviser to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said, "It’s worth noting that among the Russian mercenaries killed were many criminals who had fought in Eastern Ukraine, including as far back as 2014."

Ukraine doesn’t hide the comparison to Mossad. HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov said: If Mossad is known for eliminating enemies of the state, we were doing it and we’ll keep doing it.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin doesn't seem so confident behind the facade. Putin’s food is tested with portable labs. His guards search ceremonial soldiers for weapons. Bulletproof vests on Red Square.

Western officials still hesitate to embrace these lessons from Ukraine. Much of the West’s conventional thinking about Russia is outdated. Ukraine has consistently shown it understands how to apply pressure, both on the battlefield and in the shadows.

Listen to Kyiv.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

And there goes another Russian engineer responsible for designing advanced systems......

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

Minor gain, but this wil shortern the frontline by about 10 miles and it's inside Kursk.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

A million Russians eliminated sometime in June....

 

[ChloeTzang]

Third World War Cancelled: Russia Unable to launch Intercontinetal Missiles

It's been know for a few days hat Russia planned to launch the RS-24 "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missile on May 19th as a terror demonstration. It seems the demo fizzled - the launcg not take place. The reason may be technical malfunctions or an unwillingness to demonstrate weakness by having the demo fizzle. What prevented the russians from launching, as reported, is currently unknown. In 2023, russia failed to launch the RS-24 "Yars" twice in a row as planned, as they went off course. Any missile undergoes pre-flight checks and the kremlin is unlikely to be interested in showing the failure of its nuclear deterrent forces before putin and Trump's talks. Also, it is noted that an emergency situation at the first stage of the flight immediately after the start is not excluded. Despite the fact that the "yars" is an extensive modernization of the "topol", there is always a risk of failure. In addition, it is worth remembering that at the end of September 2024, a RS-28 "sarmat" exploded in the launch shaft at the "plesetsk" cosmodrome in russia.

Oh dear. Never mind. Russian couldn't get it up! Probably didn't help that a lot of the soldiers from the rocket troops were sent to the front and expended....

https://unn.ua/en/news/in-russia-th...ates-that-there-was-no-launch-defense-express

 

[ChloeTzang]

Australia Loading American Abrams Tanks for Ukraine, ignoring US hesitation​

The transfer of Australian M1A1 SA Abrams tanks was announced back in October 2024, but only now has the process of their transfer begun, which was considered unrealistic just a few days ago
Australia has begun the process of loading Abrams tanks onto a ship, which means the start of the transfer of these combat vehicles to Ukraine. This was reported by the Australian publication ABC.Net.AU, relying on its own sources, noting that the country's government does not intend to disclose when the vehicles are expected to arrive in Europe due to "security reasons". At the same time, this message was published after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome on Sunday, May 18, reported that the tanks were already heading to Ukraine.

We're talking about 49 M1A1 SA Abrams tanks - 31 tanks of the same version Ukraine previously received from the US, as became known in September 2023. It should be noted that the Australian vehicles do not have depleted uranium armor, which the US banned for export, so these tanks can be immediately transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This means that Canberra was able to obtain approval from Washington to re-export Abrams tanks to Ukraine, even despite, as the Australian publication writes, "despite American officials remaining privately frustrated about the donation". This is quite a positive moment, given the current position of the White House, which seems to be more inclined to reach a compromise with the aggressor country, the russian federation, than to help Ukraine.

Seems the US has been stalling for months, amiing excuses and puttihg words into Ukrainian mouths when in fact the Ukrainians want them and need them. Australia basically decided to send them anyway

In any case, the main thing is that almost fifty M1A1 SA Abrams tanks will strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This will not happen tomorrow. Firstly, the ship with these tanks has yet to reach Europe. This alone can take from about 25 days - for delivery to one of the ports of Greece, or about 35 days - to reach a port in Poland. It may take some time to transport these vehicles to Ukraine. In Ukraine, the Australian M1A1 SA Abrams tanks will not immediately go into battle with the russians, as they will have to undergo additional modernization. They will most likely have to be additionally equipped with nets as well as with ERA armor blocks to better protect the vehicles against russian drones and other anti-tank weapons. After that, the Australian tanks must be mastered by Ukrainian tankers. Then the combat coordination of the unit that will use these tanks must take place. Only after that (approximately in 3-4 months) the Australian tanks might appear on the battlefield to be able to clear the Ukrainian land of russian occupiers.

https://en.defence-ua.com/analysis/...when_to_expect_them_on_battlefield-14564.html

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/worl...TS&cvid=e8e10b6b380b4a88c6fdec4f60ace958&ei=7

 

[ChloeTzang]

Finland to supply ammunition to Ukraine using funds received from frozen Russian assets​

Finland has been selected as one of the countries implementing the European Union's measures to supply Ukraine with defense materials using funds received from frozen Russian assets. As reported on the Finnish government website, Finland has signed an agreement with the European Commission to supply Ukraine with ammunition. The ammunition will be purchased from Finnish suppliers, and the purchase will be financed using funds received from frozen Russian assets, which will be channeled through the European Peace Facility (EPF). The value of the deal is EUR 90 million. "We have managed to agree on additional financing for Finland's support to Ukraine. The funds come from frozen Russian assets. The products are purchased from Finnish industry to increase employment at home and sent to Ukraine to help its defense. I am very pleased with the result," said Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen.

The agreement is valued at EUR 90 million (at 5,000 EUR a shell, that's about 18,000 shells, which is about a 3-4 day supply for the Ukrainian artillery). So it's not huge, but it's a start.

He emphasized that Finland's support for Ukraine is unwavering and strong. This new package, together with the Finnish national support program of EUR 660 million, will strengthen the ties between Finnish industry and Finland's support for Ukraine. "This is an excellent example of the capabilities of the Finnish defense industry, and it shows that our investments in ammunition production capacity are paying off," said Minister Häkkänen.

No further information will be provided on the content, method or schedule of the deliveries.

Back in 2023, announced plans to double its production capacity for heavy artillery ammunition. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen said that Finland already "maintains the largest artillery in Europe," and will be "one of the major producers of heavy ammunition" in the bloc in the future. nAccording to the minister, Finland's Defense Forces planned to expand their industrial facilities, and make commitments to industries that secure the viability of commercial investments. The new production lines and facilities are to be completed by 2026 and 2027. Seems this new funding wil give them the financing to start using those production lines, which shoul give European artillery ammo production another big boost.

https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1072956.html

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russian warehouses empty as war strains military resources​

A recording from a Russian warehouse in Omsk has appeared online. It shows the extent of the equipment that the Russians had before the invasion of Ukraine compared to what they have now. The difference is clearly visible—tanks and infantry fighting vehicles have disappeared, and the warehouse is nearly empty. Russians have been invading Ukraine for over three years. Although they have numerical and equipment advantages, the potential of their army is also beginning to deplete. This is evident in the statistics released by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russian losses are reported to be about 950,000 wounded and killed. Estimating losses in terms of military equipment is difficult. Various estimates suggest that the Russians could have lost between 11,000 to as many as 20,000 armoured vehicles. Putin and his regime have shifted the economy to a war footing, but the losses are so significant that they are forced to use post-Soviet equipment, as current production cannot meet the Russian army’s demands.

Meanwhile, satellite images from the Institute of Automotive and Armoured Engineering in Omsk have surfaced online. According to 2021 data, there were 120 tanks, 89 armoured personnel carriers, 41 infantry fighting vehicles, and 54 MT-12 Rapira anti-tank guns stored there. Judging by satellite photos from April 2025, this equipment has been removed from the warehouse. Only a few dozen trucks and a handful of BAT-2 engineering vehicles remain on site.

According to the portal militarnyi.com, Russian production cannot keep up with the losses. As of 2022, it was estimated that the pace of Russian tank production was 120 per month. Currently, this number fluctuates between 30 and 35 tanks per month. Additionally, it is becoming increasingly difficult to refurbish equipment withdrawn from the front. The speed of returning them to the front is reported to have slowed by 3.5 to 4 times. Meanwhile, as reported by the portal defence24.pl, Russians are losing up to 380 tanks per month at the front, which far exceeds production capabilities. This footage clearly demonstrates that Putin's army faces certain limitations that it will not be able to overcome. Warehouses are emptying. The question remains: how much longer will Russia be able to sustain the war, and how long can Ukrainians continue their brave defence against the aggressor?

This is why Trump is intent on forcing a ceasefire and eventually Ukraines capitulation. Putin is "playing hardball," with the goal being that Trump will "pressure" Russia into a ceasefire so that Russia can consolidate it's gains, and the genocide in the occupied territories, and rebuild its military in order to launch a further attack. All this while Russia is running on fumes. One can only hope that at this point Putin's ego (and his desire to live) demands he reject Trump's demands for a ceasefire and keeps attacking, triggering US Sanctions (blieve that when we see it) and more military aid (unlikely).

 

[HisArpy]

A million Russians eliminated sometime in June....

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At a thousand per week, it won't be in June it'll be in November.