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

[Rightguide]

Despite the rousing words of support for Ukraine from the pen of our beloved Chloe, I present my vision for Ukraine in the coming months based on my observations that began on day one. The eventual collapse of Ukrainian forces east of the Dnipro River is becoming more a matter of when than if. With dwindling reserves and no sustainable reinforcements, Kyiv has been forced into a desperate shell game, constantly shifting exhausted units from one sector to another just to plug holes against a steadily growing Russian combat presence. Meanwhile, the Russians are systematically dismantling Ukraine’s strategic infrastructure, energy, logistics, and industry, making the continuation of war increasingly impossible. Washington’s answer, layer upon layer of secondary sanctions, will fail just as spectacularly as the primary ones, crippling our allies’ economies far more than Moscow’s. President Trump, recognizing the futility of this endless cycle, is seeking a path out, handing responsibility back to Europe where it belongs. That shift will inevitably expose NATO’s hollow core and bring about the alliance’s long-overdue demise.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukrainian Precision Air Strike

A routine Ukrainian air operation turned into a stunning strategic victory after a Ukrainian Air Force fighter jet equipped with powerful Western-supplied bombs eliminated a Russian command post and several critical military targets inside Russian territory. According to a report from the Ukrainian military news website Defense Express, Russia lost an entire unit near the settlement of Kulbaki. Ukraine targeted several key positions, which the outlet said left “little chance for survival or recovery.” Video footage of the attack was published online by the Telegram channel ‘Soniashnyk’ with key details about the attack. According to the report, US GBU-39 precision-guided bombs were used against several key targets.

Defense Express reported that a command post and a headquarters were hit, which it noted effectively decapitated Russian leadership. Personnel accommodations and strongholds were also struck, which the outlet said undermined "the unit's operational capacity in the region.” Special Russian communications and electronic warfare teams were also reportedly taken out in the strike. These Russian teams are critical to “battlefield coordination and countermeasures against Ukrainian drones and artillery,” Defense Express explained. The air strike also reportedly eliminated Russian MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems) crews, which Defense Express noted was a “valuable success given that such teams often pose a threat to Ukrainian aircraft and helicopters.”

Defense Express went on to add that “the effectiveness of this operation highlights the growing role of precision Western munitions in Ukraine's defense strategy.” The outlet remarked that the GBU-39 bomb has proven “to be a game-changer” for Ukraine. There have been several recent examples showcasing the effectiveness of the GBU-39 when paired with Ukrainian aviation. For example, in early July, combat footage from a strike on a Russian drone command post also captured the devastating use of GBU-39 bombs. According to a report from Defense Express published on July 4th, an air strike conducted against a position in southern Ukraine was conducted by the Ukrainian Air Force in collaboration with reconnaissance specialists from the Unmanned Systems Forces' Flying Skull unit, which later posted a video of the strike on social media.

A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet reportedly used American GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) to take out a building that the unit claimed was serving as a Russian drone service and maintenance facility. "The orcs set up a drone repair base in the South. The Flying Skull unit tracked it – the MiG-29 aircraft eliminated it,” explained the Flying Skull unit, according to a translation from Defense Express. The term ‘orcs’ is widely used by Ukrainian forces to refer to Russian soldiers. “Three GBU-39 bombs sealed the deal. No remnants, no chance," the Flying Skull unit added. The video showed the aftermath of the strike, proving the facility was destroyed. In the video footage, the exact moment the drone base was destroyed by the Ukrainian attack was captured, and it revealed how the three bombs struck the Russian drone facility.

One of the key aspects of the strike was the fact that the Flying Skull unit reported that it had tracked down the facility, something that Defense Express noted was important to the operation. The Ukrainian news outlet explained that “the successful operation highlights Ukraine's growing ability to detect and strike high-value Russian targets behind the front lines.” Defense Express also pointed out that Russian drone repair facilities like the one struck in the Ukrainian attack in early July have become essential pieces of infrastructure for Russian forces, which is why it is important for the Ukrainian military to destroy them when they're located. Drone facilities allow Russian forces to maintain the tempo of their drone operations on the frontlines, especially when it comes to reconnaissance and kamikaze strike drones.

Another notable aspect of the strike was that the Ukrainian Air Force decided to use US GBU-39 bombs for the precision attack instead of French AASM Hammer bombs. French AASM Hammer bombs have featured in many recent air strike videos. However, the use of the US GBU-39 was rarely captured on video and then released to the public at the time. However, that has since begun to change with more footage of these bombs being used being released. The US Air Force explained on its website that the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb is an extended-range all-weather weapon in the 250-pound class of guided munitions. The GBU-39 relies on GPS for its target navigation, and the US Air Force noted, “its small size allows increased aircraft loadout to achieve multiple kills per sortie.”

Defense Express reported that the use of GBU-39s in Ukraine's early July air strike demonstrated how the bombs have been integrated into older Soviet-era platforms and how Ukraine is combining real-time intelligence from drones and recon units with precision strikes. “This synergy between strike aircraft and UAV spotters has become a critical element in modern Ukrainian operations,” Defense Express noted at the time. This has only become more accurate since it was written.

 

[Lazaran]

Despite the rousing words of support for Ukraine from the pen of our beloved Chloe, I present my vision for Ukraine in the coming months based on my observations that began on day one. The eventual collapse of Ukrainian forces east of the Dnipro River is becoming more a matter of when than if. With dwindling reserves and no sustainable reinforcements, Kyiv has been forced into a desperate shell game, constantly shifting exhausted units from one sector to another just to plug holes against a steadily growing Russian combat presence. Meanwhile, the Russians are systematically dismantling Ukraine’s strategic infrastructure, energy, logistics, and industry, making the continuation of war increasingly impossible. Washington’s answer, layer upon layer of secondary sanctions, will fail just as spectacularly as the primary ones, crippling our allies’ economies far more than Moscow’s. President Trump, recognizing the futility of this endless cycle, is seeking a path out, handing responsibility back to Europe where it belongs. That shift will inevitably expose NATO’s hollow core and bring about the alliance’s long-overdue demise.

And yet, we are FOUR YEARS on from Russiaguide’s initial prediction(s) / “reports of Ukraine’s death”… and Russia is in flames…literally…



Russiaguide



Slava Ukraini!!!





We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

Quislings and collaborators crying hard.....

 

[dmallord]

Despite the rousing words of support for Ukraine from the pen of our beloved Chloe, I present my vision for Ukraine in the coming months based on my observations that began on day one. The eventual collapse of Ukrainian forces east of the Dnipro River is becoming more a matter of when than if. With dwindling reserves and no sustainable reinforcements, Kyiv has been forced into a desperate shell game, constantly shifting exhausted units from one sector to another just to plug holes against a steadily growing Russian combat presence. Meanwhile, the Russians are systematically dismantling Ukraine’s strategic infrastructure, energy, logistics, and industry, making the continuation of war increasingly impossible. Washington’s answer, layer upon layer of secondary sanctions, will fail just as spectacularly as the primary ones, crippling our allies’ economies far more than Moscow’s. President Trump, recognizing the futility of this endless cycle, is seeking a path out, handing responsibility back to Europe where it belongs. That shift will inevitably expose NATO’s hollow core and bring about the alliance’s long-overdue demise.

If it would help you save some time and effort, just forget posting your vision for Ukraine. Nothing you intend to provide will justify the unprovoked Russian attack against a neighbor.

I prefer the daily updates from Chloe about Russian aggressors being pelted.

 

[ChloeTzang]

If it would help you save some time and effort, just forget posting your vision for Ukraine. Nothing you intend to provide will justify the unprovoked Russian attack against a neighbor.

I prefer the daily updates from Chloe about Russian aggressors being pelted.

Keep in mind also that despite the Russian propaganda around Ukrainian reserves, and some shortfalls in existng units, Ukraine is mobilizing around 25k men a month. They are also taking volunteers in the 18-25k age bracket with considerable financial incentives for them - and the issue has been, I think, that a number of these are going into new units - it's more a Ukrainian Supreme Command resource balancing issue, where the command's prioty does not necessarily align with the front line units. The comp;aints seem to have died off as they have allowed people to selecte the units they wish to fight in - with the god units overweighted and growing. Azov for example, has no issues finding men.

It's Russia that is having a recruiting problem - pnly a third of what they need to replace casualties.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Update from Ukraine | Nice! Magyar Kaboomed Ruzzian Army Oil Facility | Putin hires more Soldiers​

Another update from Denys. These are always worth listening to.
- Trump is "tired of war" but based on Russian demands, nothing has changed and war will continue
- Russia lacks resources to win but is doing its best to drum up more soldiers
- Merz things war withh continue for many more months. Denys believes years.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Recession has started in Russia - official from Russian state bank

The Kremlin’s main state bank has announced the start of a recession in the Russian economy. "We are no longer talking about the risks of stagnation, the russian economy is going into the red, and it is unlikely that it will be possible to reverse this process."

No, that's not 'Western propaganda'. That's from the russian Ministry of Economic Development.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Fuel Runs DRY: Ukraine's Drones Hit Refineries​

The foundations of Putin's regime are shaking from within, as Russia faces a compounding internal crisis driven by a faltering economy and growing dissent. The system is in decline, with the government's grip tightening as its competence erodes. This is not simply a result of external pressures but a consequence of self-destructive decisions made by the Kremlin.

The regime actively works to keep its citizens uninformed, replacing English education with ideological classes and censoring anything considered "unfriendly." These control measures are unfolding at the same time as Russians see shrinking paychecks, fuel shortages, and collapsing industries. The country is descending into a state of disarray.

Despite the government's efforts to silence its people, signs of public defiance are emerging. People are showing up at memorials and downloading communication apps the government tries to ban. Cracks are appearing even among the elite, with a growing divide between intelligence and military leadership. This internal strife indicates that a collapse is not only possible but increasingly likely. The final downfall of Putin's Russia may be triggered by the very hubris of the man at the top.

00:00 The Russian Regime's Self-Destructive Path
01:45 Putin's Drastic Crackdown on Dissent
04:33 Censorship and Absurd Laws in Russia
07:07 Economic Collapse and Social Decay
10:21 The Elites Are Turning on Putin

 

[Lazaran]

Recession has started in Russia - official from Russian state bank

The Kremlin’s main state bank has announced the start of a recession in the Russian economy. "We are no longer talking about the risks of stagnation, the russian economy is going into the red, and it is unlikely that it will be possible to reverse this process."

No, that's not 'Western propaganda'. That's from the russian Ministry of Economic Development.

Fuuuuuuck.

If Russia is ADMITTING it’s in a recession, one can only wonder / imagine how bad things REALLY are.



Cue Russiaguide assuring us that “Russia is inevitable”: like Thanos



Remember how things ended for Thanos???

Sic Semper Putanus.

Sic Semper Trumpanus



Ukraine is Iron Man.

Slavs Umraini!!!

 

[ChloeTzang]

OIL REFINERY BINGO: Every 5-th Russian Oil Refinery BURNS​

Remember when Russians were laughing about how Europe would freeze and have to eat their own pets.

Humiliation is having more gas coming out of their politicians than their gas fields

 

[ChloeTzang]

Putin knows Russia has lost without Trump's 'land swap' as Ukraine deal fails again​

Trump seems to be trying to negotiate the best possible deal he can get for Putin - Russia realises subduing Ukraine militarily has failed and only a harsh US backed deal on Ukraine can secure a victory for Putin.

US analysis is overstating what Russia can do and underestimating Ukraine. The White House has adopted the language of "inevitable Russian victory" which is a distortion of reality.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine hits oil refineries in Krasnodar Krai and Samara Oblast – General Staff​

Ukrainian drones struck oil refineries producing 11.5 mn tons annually in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and Samara Oblast overnight, with one facility suffering a 300-square-meter fire

Ukrainian defense forces struck two Russian oil refineries overnight on 30 August using unmanned aerial vehicles, targeting facilities in Krasnodar Krai and Samara Oblast, according to the General Staff of Ukraine. The strikes hit the Krasnodar refinery in Krasnodar Krai and the Sizran refinery in Samara Oblast. Ukrainian forces conducted the operations “within the framework of reducing the Russian offensive potential and complicating fuel supplies to occupying forces’ military units,” the General Staff reported.

The Krasnodar refinery produces 3 million tons of light petroleum products annually, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel, and “participates in supplying the Russian Armed Forces,” according to the General Staff. The facility sustained damage to one technological installation and a fire covering approximately 300 square meters, regional emergency services reported. According to the regional operational headquarters, due to falling drone debris on the territory of the Krasnodar refinery, one of the technological installations was damaged, a fire occurred over an area of about 300 square meters.

The Sizran refinery was struck for the second time, military officials said. The facility produces gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation kerosene, fuel oil, and bitumen, with processing volumes reaching 8.5 million tons annually as of August 2025, the General Staff reported.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine receives eighth IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile system from Germany​

Ukraine has received the eighth IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile system as part of military aid from Germany, the delivery took place two weeks ago, reports German Aid to Ukraine.

It is noted that the personnel to work with the system completed several weeks of training last month. Currently, Ukraine has eight IRIS-T SLMs in service. "This means that Ukraine now has eight IRIS-T SLM fire units at its disposal," the report says. It is emphasized that one firing unit under optimal conditions is capable of covering an area with a radius of up to 40 km and hitting targets at an altitude of up to 20 km. It usually includes three IRIS-T SLM launchers, a TRML-4D radar, a control point, machines for reloading, maintenance and spare parts. As before in Ukraine, two additional IRIS-T SLS launchers are also integrated into the new unit.

According to the publication, of the four IRIS-T SLM firing units promised by Germany to Ukraine in 2025, two have now been transferred.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Australian M1 Abrams Tanks Now in Service in Ukraine....

with the elite "Skala" 425th Assault Regiment. Skala is most often used in targeted assaults on Russian positions and are a specialist unit which consistently achieves results.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Trump is annoyed that Ukraine won't surrender.....

There is no need for Ukraine to "hold out for a better deal" - they can simply fight on as Russia crumbles -last one standing wins

 

[ChloeTzang]

Good News from the Frontline! - Russian Army driven back from Kupiansk​

 

[ChloeTzang]

ROSNEFT COLLAPSE: UKRAINE BURNED BIG REFINERIES IN KRASNODAR & SAMARA​

2 more Russian refineries and another oil pumpihg stations hit

Rosneft reports an "acceleration in the decline" of it's profits

LOL. When Anna is happy, I am happy.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Is Ukraine preparing to strike Moscow? The Kremlin is in a panic!​

From UATV: funded in part by the Ukrainian Govt...

Special operations forces and the Security Service of Ukraine have struck an infrastructure facility at the Ust Luga sea terminal in the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine is preparing to strike Moscow with a “Long Neptune” missile, the US warns.
Russian troops are fleeing Kherson and hiding in Crimea, but there will be no “safe haven.”
See footage of Ukrainian defenders at work directly from the front line.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

I doubt he'd be saying this publicly if they aren't going to happen. Russia is in for an interesting time.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[Rightguide]

Time for a reality check: a former German journalist lays bare the political reality in Europe and Germany’s stance toward Russia, and how it all shapes the war in Ukraine. At 53 minutes, it’s essential viewing for anyone seeking truth and an honest assessment of Europe’s role in the conflict.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Zelensky has a great track record of delivering on promises to Russia