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

[ChloeTzang]

Not Just TANKS… Russia Will Run Out of EVERYTHING by 2026​

Three and a half years into its invasion, Russia’s war in Ukraine has turned into a struggle for survival. Once boasting one of the world’s largest arsenals, Moscow is now running dangerously low on tanks, artillery, and manpower. With losses mounting and production collapsing, analysts say that by 2026 Russia could be unable to sustain the fight.
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[ChloeTzang]

Inside Ukraine's Drone War: Pokrovsk Tactics​

Today we're talking with Daniel, the lead engineer for the Ukrainian 25th Brigade's FPV unit. He talks about how they need to constantly change tactics to maintain effectiveness, how FPVs have changed throughout the war and the challenges of dealing with the Russian 'Rubicon' unit near Pokrovsk. This interview is part of an ongoing fundraiser with Ukraine Aid Operations where we're picking up drones for units defending Kramatorsk in the east.

 

[Buffalogurl]

Welp apparently the jackass French royally fucked up seizing an alleged "Russian" shadow fleet oil tanker and arresting the captain and some crew, the single largest problem with their fuck up , not counting piracy on the high seas ,.
Is the vessel is........now read carefully..........is Chinese .......

 

[Buffalogurl]

Oh, one more item the Russians have introduced a "sort of" new weapons munition...as of late...this device causes electrical blackouts without kinetic destruction reeking havoc on the already highly stressed grid in Ukraine militarily know as a graphite bomb... causing air insulated transmission lines to short out and burn up circuit breakers protecting the system....

 

[Lazaran]

It's good to get the Russian propaganda take tho - Buffalogurl's views and opinions are shared by a large number of American's and it's important to respect those views, listen and explain the reality - and pount to genuine sources, as many of them first-hand as possible, which is why I use a lot of Ukrainian sources and NOT US "media" which consistently pushes propaganda and the "Beltway View" - which is pretty much the uniparty view.

We can't ever forget that the Biden Administration successfully hijacked Ukraine and turned it into an American internal domestic politicial issue - and the views of Buffalogurl and others who share those opinions are the result of that. A large number of Americans, both Dems and GOP, are ill-informed on events outside of America and hold views that are not tightly connected to reality, unfortunately - within the US, it's really closely tied to party affiliation - notice for exampe that since Biden lost the election, the Dem's have pretty much ignored Ukraine, as have much f the GOP. Trump makes a fuss about it beause somewere aliong the line Zelensky rubbed him up the wring way - largely as a result of Biden Admin machinations.

Shame, it should 100% be a bipartisan issue, but that's the way it is.

Chloe, you ignorant slut…



Sure, President Biden “hijacked Ukraine” and made it partisan…

DonOld and the MAGAt republicans “didn’t do nuuuuthin”…



JFC

SAD!!!

We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ll74]

Lazy is so smart.

 

[Buffalogurl]

Last item.....food for thought yesterday a oil refinery in California experienced a damaging explosion that for the time being has shut the facility down...this refinery supplies 20%percent of California's gasoline
The question is was this an attack or an equipment failure.....or an attack carried out by a drug cartel in retaliation of the drug boats being removed from existence?....

 

[Lazaran]

Welp apparently the jackass French royally fucked up seizing an alleged "Russian" shadow fleet oil tanker and arresting the captain and some crew, the single largest problem with their fuck up , not counting piracy on the high seas ,.
Is the vessel is........now read carefully..........is Chinese .......

Buffy, you ignorant slut…



Of course it was a Chinese vessel, as China is standing up Russia in their genocidal war against a free & independent Ukraine.



Hope that ^ helps.





We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ll74]

Last item.....food for thought yesterday a oil refinery in California experienced a damaging explosion that for the time being has shut the facility down...this refinery supplies 20%percent of California's gasoline
The question is was this an attack or an equipment failure.....or an attack carried out by a drug cartel in retaliation of the drug boats being removed from existence?....

JFC, this person is exhausting stupidity

 

[Buffalogurl]

Buffy, you ignorant slut…



Of course it was a Chinese vessel, as China is standing up Russia in their genocidal war against a free & independent Ukraine.



Hope that ^ helps.





We. Told. Them. So.

Oh Lazie..... yes I am a full on slut, cock craving slut.... thank you for the endearing compliment
Not only are the fucked up French gonna be the recipients of a Russian sunburn the Chinese may include a good old fashioned curb stomping as well... I might add a well deserved bitch slapping for Piracy on the high seas...fuck the French fuck Europe and more importantly fuck the British government and the fucking royal family.....

 

[Lazaran]

Oh Lazie..... yes I am a full on slut, cock craving slut.... thank you for the endearing compliment
Not only are the fucked up French gonna be the recipients of a Russian sunburn the Chinese may include a good old fashioned curb stomping as well... I might add a well deserved bitch slapping for Piracy on the high seas...fuck the French fuck Europe and more importantly fuck the British government and the fucking royal family.....

Buffy seems upset…and sympathetic to Putin / Russia, and Xi / China…


JFC
SAD!!!

We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Oh Lazie..... yes I am a full on slut, cock craving slut.... thank you for the endearing compliment
Not only are the fucked up French gonna be the recipients of a Russian sunburn the Chinese may include a good old fashioned curb stomping as well... I might add a well deserved bitch slapping for Piracy on the high seas...fuck the French fuck Europe and more importantly fuck the British government and the fucking royal family.....

Not the ROYAL FAMILY!!!!! Oh noooooo.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Favorite target is a Lone Russian soldier in the field....​

Junga is an 18 year old Ukrainian girl who voluntarily joined the Rubizh brigade and became an FPV drone operator. She wants to decide the fate of her generation and her country herself, which is why she hunts down Russian occupiers and does it very effectively.

In this interview, Junga talks about training and combat operations, the care of her family, her plans to stay in the army, and her dreams of living a quiet family life after the war.

NAVIGATION:
00:00 - Dugout with infantry
01:01 - Looked like a young man
01:51 - Life under 18
05:26 - They didn't want to take me to the army
07:07 - "Rubizh" is specialists
07:46 - Youth must fight for their future and their country
11:06 - Mom is worried
12:03 - BZVP and real training
13:37 - Medical care and modern battles
15:11 - Further training
17:36 - Something about flights
19:19 - The first combat mission
20:38 - Hunting for invaders
21:59 - Drones are different, but people are the most important
25:17 - Quantity vs. quality
27:36 - The best "rituals"
28:39 - Day, night, FPV, intelligence
30:54 - Energy
32:53 - FPV bombers
35:16 - A little more about the enemy and his tactics
41:00 - Raincoats and motorcycles
42:43 - A recent marriage
43:33 - Plans to stay in the army
45:18 - Get treated, train and choose a unit
46:25 - Best recommendations for the Rubizh brigade
47:45 - The army should be supported not only with donations

 

[ChloeTzang]

Counterattack Confirmed! Russia Has Lost the Initiative and 2 more Refineries

 

[ChloeTzang]

EXPLOSIONS IN SOCHI: ​

Russian oil refinery in Leningrad region was hit with the help of Russian partisans – Special Operations Forces.
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces struck the Russian Project 21631 Buyan-M corvette on Lake Onega in Karelia. The vessel, equipped with Kalibr-NK cruise missiles, was en route from the Baltic to the Caspian Sea. The hit damaged the starboard engine compartment.

 

[Rightguide]

Something is up in Northeastern Ukraine. The Russians have wiped out a number of energy plants, resulting in widespread blackouts in the region. It looks like something may be brewing in the North.

 

[ShandyLeer]

Something is up in Northeastern Ukraine. The Russians have wiped out a number of energy plants, resulting in widespread blackouts in the region. It looks like something may be brewing in the North.

Link?

 

[ChloeTzang]

Link?

Russia hit Sumy with another terror strike. Nothing unusual.

The Electricity Situation Remains Difficult After the Strikes, but Every Effort Is Being Made to Restore the Power Supply – Address by the President

Dear Ukrainians!

Today, practically the entire day, the Russians have been carrying out brutal strikes on the city of Shostka in the Sumy region – targeting the railway station, energy facilities, and civilian infrastructure. This is a typical Russian terror. Dozens of drones. One of the hits was virtually on a train – an ordinary train, with no military purpose whatsoever. Tragically, one person has been killed. My condolences. There are injured, including three children, the youngest is only 7 years old. Everyone is receiving the help they need. I want to thank everyone who is helping. Our power engineers and repair crews are also working; all necessary services have been deployed to restore electricity. In Shostka, the Shostka district, other districts of the Sumy region, districts of the Chernihiv region, as well as in the Donetsk region, the electricity situation remains difficult after the strikes, but every effort is being made to restore the power supply, which also means restoring water supply and normal communications.

https://www.president.gov.ua/en/new...elektrikoyu-pislya-udariv-ale-maksimum-100597

 

[ChloeTzang]

U.S. and European Countries Pressure Greece Over Sale of Mirage 2000-5 Jets to Ukraine​

The United States and European countries are pressuring Greece to sell at least some of the 25 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, which the country plans to decommission. The Greek outlet Ekathimerini reported on this. The demand for Greece to make more than just a symbolic contribution is primarily coming from the United States, France, and Eastern European countries. In particular, the United States is encouraging Greece to purchase more American weapons systems through the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.

If Greece decides to move forward with the plan, which, according to the outlet, seems unlikely, it would sell the Mirage 2000-5 jets to intermediaries such as the U.S., France, and Germany, as well as to smaller countries like the Czech Republic and Estonia. The latter, one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters, has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring some of the aircraft, the report notes. These intermediaries would then either transfer the jets to Ukraine or provide it with other aircraft.

Technical support for the Mirage 2000-5 is scheduled to end in 2027, prompting Greece to explore options for offloading its older aircraft. However, negotiations with India over a potential sale have reached a deadlock, and no other Balkan countries have shown interest. Greece is also in talks with France about purchasing an additional 6 to 12 Rafale jets and is negotiating for a lower price in exchange for selling part of its Mirage 2000-5 fleet. Plans to decommission and sell Greece’s older fighter jet models first came to light in March 2024. At the time, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed the government’s intention to radically restructure the Greek Armed Forces as part of what he called “the largest reform program in the history of the modern Greek state.”

“We operate a wide variety of aircraft types. We have the F-4, Mirage 2000-5, F-16 Block 30, F-16 Block 50, F-16 Block 52, F-16 Block 70, and the Rafale. We cannot continue down this path. The F-4s need to be retired and, if possible, sold. The Mirage 2000-5 is an extremely capable aircraft, and it can be sold. The F-16 Block 30s should also be sold. I believe we will be able to sell both the Mirage 2000-5 and the F-16s,” Dendias said, pointing to the enormous costs of maintaining such a diverse fleet. In July 2024, Al Jazeera reported that Greece was considering the sale of around 30 F-16 fighter jets to the United States. After undergoing repairs and upgrades, these aircraft could potentially be transferred to Ukraine. The decision to decommission these jets stems from their technical condition, which makes it impossible to upgrade them to the advanced Block 70 Viper standard. According to the report, Greece intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the F-16s to the U.S. to help finance the purchase of new F-35 fighter jets

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/u-s-...e-over-sale-of-mirage-2000-5-jets-to-ukraine/

 

[ShandyLeer]

U.S. and European Countries Pressure Greece Over Sale of Mirage 2000-5 Jets to Ukraine​

The United States and European countries are pressuring Greece to sell at least some of the 25 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, which the country plans to decommission. The Greek outlet Ekathimerini reported on this. The demand for Greece to make more than just a symbolic contribution is primarily coming from the United States, France, and Eastern European countries. In particular, the United States is encouraging Greece to purchase more American weapons systems through the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.

If Greece decides to move forward with the plan, which, according to the outlet, seems unlikely, it would sell the Mirage 2000-5 jets to intermediaries such as the U.S., France, and Germany, as well as to smaller countries like the Czech Republic and Estonia. The latter, one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters, has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring some of the aircraft, the report notes. These intermediaries would then either transfer the jets to Ukraine or provide it with other aircraft.

Technical support for the Mirage 2000-5 is scheduled to end in 2027, prompting Greece to explore options for offloading its older aircraft. However, negotiations with India over a potential sale have reached a deadlock, and no other Balkan countries have shown interest. Greece is also in talks with France about purchasing an additional 6 to 12 Rafale jets and is negotiating for a lower price in exchange for selling part of its Mirage 2000-5 fleet. Plans to decommission and sell Greece’s older fighter jet models first came to light in March 2024. At the time, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed the government’s intention to radically restructure the Greek Armed Forces as part of what he called “the largest reform program in the history of the modern Greek state.”

“We operate a wide variety of aircraft types. We have the F-4, Mirage 2000-5, F-16 Block 30, F-16 Block 50, F-16 Block 52, F-16 Block 70, and the Rafale. We cannot continue down this path. The F-4s need to be retired and, if possible, sold. The Mirage 2000-5 is an extremely capable aircraft, and it can be sold. The F-16 Block 30s should also be sold. I believe we will be able to sell both the Mirage 2000-5 and the F-16s,” Dendias said, pointing to the enormous costs of maintaining such a diverse fleet. In July 2024, Al Jazeera reported that Greece was considering the sale of around 30 F-16 fighter jets to the United States. After undergoing repairs and upgrades, these aircraft could potentially be transferred to Ukraine. The decision to decommission these jets stems from their technical condition, which makes it impossible to upgrade them to the advanced Block 70 Viper standard. According to the report, Greece intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the F-16s to the U.S. to help finance the purchase of new F-35 fighter jets

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/u-s-...e-over-sale-of-mirage-2000-5-jets-to-ukraine/

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The French do know how to make a good looking ‘plane.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

Greece to Transfer M110A2 Self-Propelled Howitzers and Cluster Munitions to Ukraine​

The Greek government is preparing an arms package for Ukraine, which includes dozens of heavy weapons and tens of thousands of munitions. According to the publication Ef.Syn., the Greek Ministry of National Defence plans to transfer 60 M110A2 203 mm self-propelled howitzers, 150,000 shells for them, as well as thousands of 70mm and 127mm Zuni rockets to Ukraine through the Czech Republic. This weaponry has been classified as non-operationally necessary (MEASE) by the Chiefs of Staff Council, as it is considered outdated and does not meet the current requirements of the Hellenic Armed Forces. The materials are coming from the reserves of the Hellenic Army and Air Force, and the delivery will be made on an ‘as it was’ basis. The total value of the defense package is estimated at over €199 million. Military leadership assures that the export will not affect the country’s defense capabilities, as compensatory funding for the modernization of the arsenal has been secured.

The package includes: 60 M110A2 howitzers, 50,000 M106 shells, 40,000 M650 HERA shells, 30,000 M404 ICM shells, 30,000 M509A1 DPICM shells, and rockets.

The M509A1 DPICM contains up to 180 dual-purpose submunitions for striking armored vehicles and manpower. The final decision on the transfer is to be made by the National Security Council (KYSEA), chaired by the Prime Minister. The M110A2 is an American self-propelled large-caliber (203 mm) howitzer designed to destroy fortified positions, command posts, ammunition depots, and other strategic targets. It is a modernized version of the basic M110 model, which has been in active service since the 1960s. The M110A2 is capable of firing at a range of up to 30 km (with HERA-type rocket-assisted shells). Its main advantage is the power of its ammunition: a single shell can weigh over 100 kg and cause significant damage.

The A2 variant received an improved gun with a longer barrel, which increased its firing range. However, since the early 2000s M110A2 has been gradually phased out in most NATO countries due to its outdated design, low rate of fire, and lack of automation.

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/gree...d-howitzers-and-cluster-munitions-to-ukraine/

 

[dmallord]

The origins of War in Ukraine: Overview

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

Jürgen Nauditt @jurgen_nauditt

Putin is destroying Russia ever faster. Russian industry is moving to a "short-time work week"

The country's largest factories are switching en masse to three- and four-day workdays. Formally, this is being done "to preserve jobs," but in reality, it is a sign of a profound crisis in the non-military sectors of the economy.

The Kirov plant in St. Petersburg sent its employees on vacation in the summer and, starting in August, switched 900 workers to a shortened work week. The production decline is estimated at 20–25%.
Rostselmash has been working three days a week since August. Sales of agricultural machinery in Russia have fallen by 30%, and demand for combine harvesters has decreased by one and a half times.
KamAZ has also announced that it will switch departments with underutilized capacity to a reduced work schedule starting August 1. Sales of trucks over 14 tons have plummeted by almost 60%.
AutoVAZ introduced a four-day workweek at the end of September, despite government support and the withdrawal of Western brands. From January to September 2025, the company sold 211,300 Lada vehicles – almost 25% fewer than the previous year.
The Chelyabinsk Electrometallurgical Combine, which produces 80% of Russia's ferroalloys, switched 1,200 employees to a four-day workweek starting September 1.
The Yaroslavl Motor Plant and the Yaroslavl Diesel Equipment Plant are also operating on a reduced schedule.
The Tikhvin Car Plant (7,000 employees) announced a four-day workweek until the end of November.

The shortening of the workweek is accompanied by a 20% pay cut and the elimination of bonuses and social benefits. Essentially, this is a legalized reduction in the population's income to conceal real unemployment in the statistics.

The shortened workweek is only the beginning of a comprehensive crisis. Russia, which is pouring all its resources into the war, is destroying its own economy at an accelerated pace. Today, factories are idle three to four days a week; tomorrow they could come to a complete standstill. The country is facing:

total deindustrialization,
shortages of goods,
impoverishment of the population.

And the longer the government spends billions on the war instead of supporting the real sector, the faster Russia will become a country with apparent employment and real poverty.