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

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine Just Blinded Crimea’s Air Defense

On the night of December 17-18, 2025, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) executed a precision long-range drone operation targeting the Belbek Airbase in occupied Crimea. The strike, carried out by the elite Alpha Special Operations Center, resulted in a catastrophic equipment loss estimated at ₽15.9 billion ($200 million).

Ukrainian drones successfully neutralized a layered defense network, destroying two Nebo-SVU long-range radar systems, a 92N6 fire-control radar (a critical component of the S-400 "Triumf" battery), and a Pantsir-S2 air defense system.

Most significantly, a MiG-31 interceptor was destroyed on the tarmac while fully loaded with ammunition. This operation may have effectively "blinded" Russian air defense coverage over the strategic port of Sevastopol, leaving the Black Sea Fleet’s primary hub exposed to future precision strikes.

 

[Rotadom]

Holy smokes



https://www.reddit.com/r/therewasanattempt/s/ZgofCPIh29

 

[ChloeTzang]

Kinetic Sanctions Underway on Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in the Mediterranean

Ukraine used aerial drones (UAVs) to strike a Russian linked 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Mediterranean. Hot take. Unscripted & unedited.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine Hits Russian Tanker in the Mediterranean! Russian GRU General Andrey Averyanov On Board!

Both Russian and Ukrainian channels claim Ukraine carried out an operation against a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, allegedly killing infamous Deputy Head of the GRU Unit 21955 (assassinatin unit), General Andrey Averyanov.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine BLOWS UP Russian shadow fleet super tanker in Mediterranean - 2000km outside its territory

 

[ChloeTzang]

Meanwhile.....

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[Rotadom]

The EU just gave Ukraine $105bn loan

 

[Lazaran]

Ukraine Just Blinded Crimea’s Air Defense

On the night of December 17-18, 2025, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) executed a precision long-range drone operation targeting the Belbek Airbase in occupied Crimea. The strike, carried out by the elite Alpha Special Operations Center, resulted in a catastrophic equipment loss estimated at ₽15.9 billion ($200 million).

Ukrainian drones successfully neutralized a layered defense network, destroying two Nebo-SVU long-range radar systems, a 92N6 fire-control radar (a critical component of the S-400 "Triumf" battery), and a Pantsir-S2 air defense system.

Most significantly, a MiG-31 interceptor was destroyed on the tarmac while fully loaded with ammunition. This operation may have effectively "blinded" Russian air defense coverage over the strategic port of Sevastopol, leaving the Black Sea Fleet’s primary hub exposed to future precision strikes.

I posted a looooong time ago that Crimea was the lynchpin. The attrition traps in Pokrovsk, etc, are serving a dual purpose as they also allow time for Ukraine to degrade Russia in Crimea in preparation for its total liberation.

The superlative efforts & heroic sacrifices of the Ukrainian soldiers in Pokrovsk, etc, should go down in history as some of the most noble and worthy in history.

The €100 Billion loan from the EU to Ukraine is amazing news.

The U.S. should match it, and then go beyond by providing direct aid to Ukraine.



But DonOld & the MAGAt republicans won’t do it…because they’re traitors / Russian sympathizers.



We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Shadow Fleet Tanker in Mediterranean

Drone attack - numerous drone drops or kamikaze FPV's set tanker ablaze. Nice looking fire. Next - Ukrainian drone strikes on ships in Vladivostok.....

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine Expands War to the Mediterranean

For the first time, Ukrainian forces have struck a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, far beyond the Black Sea. The operation shows that Russia’s maritime assets are no longer protected by distance, geography, or assumptions of safety.

 

[ChloeTzang]

NO ESCAPE: Ukraine Hits Putin’s Shadow Fleet in the Mediterranean

In a historic attack that has redefined the geography of the war, Ukraine's SBU "Alpha" unit has struck a decisive blow against Putin’s "Shadow Fleet" in the Mediterranean Sea.

Over 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, the sanctioned tanker Qendil was targeted and critically damaged in a surgical drone operation. This unprecedented strike occurred precisely as Vladimir Putin was attempting to project strength during his annual press conference, proving that Russia's primary source of illicit war funding is no longer safe in international waters.

By hunting these "ghost ships" into the Mediterranean, Ukraine has sent a clear message: there is no safe harbor for the Kremlin’s billions. No Russian tanker is safe, anywhere.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Turkey conducts a revenge strike on Russian Black Sea drones after Russia strikes Turkish ships

news comes from the Black Sea. Turkey semds Putin a message.

Here, Russia’s strikes on commercial vessels have now collided directly with Turkey’s interests in the Black Sea. Only days after Moscow accused Europe and Nato states, including Turkey, of guiding Ukrainian strikes, the same narrative has been followed by attacks on ships operated by a Nato member itself.

Recently, Russian forces struck two Turkish-operated vessels near Odesa, and Moscow did not frame these hits as accidental; Russian Kremlin-linked channels presented the attacks on the Viva tanker and the Cenk ferry as precise, intentional strikes carried out with drones equipped with control links and cameras. Footage from the crews showed fires spreading across the ships as emergency teams worked to contain the damage. Russian commentators framed the incident as a message to Kyiv, claiming that Moscow was demonstrating its ability to shut down port traffic if Ukrainian forces continued to target Russian tankers. The problem is that this interpretation ignores the wider context, because Turkey does not see a controlled warning to Ukraine but an unnecessary strike on vessels flying its flag and those being operated by its companies, carried out in Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone, where Ankara expects predictable security conditions.

This matters because the Black Sea is not just a sea route for Turkey; it is a key part of its economy, as a large share of Turkey’s short-range shipping moves through the Odesa-Constanta-Istanbul corridor, connecting Turkish industry with agricultural exports from Ukraine, fuel flows from regional suppliers, and bulk commodities moving through the northern Black Sea. Turkish shipping firms maintain a dense rotation of tankers, barges, and cargo vessels across these routes, and their insurance, contracting, and delivery schedules depend on the assumption that commercial vessels will not be directly targeted. When Russian strikes hit Turkish-linked ships, they introduce hostility into a system that relies on speed and predictability. If insurers raise premiums or restrict coverage, shipping becomes slower and more expensive. On top of that, if firms reroute cargo through the Mediterranean, Turkish shipping companies lose competitiveness, and if crews refuse to sail into contested zones, port rotation slows. The result is a direct economic cost for Ankara and a reputational cost for any government that cannot protect its own maritime routes.

Turkey has responded forcefully and without ambiguity, consistent with its long-standing practice of enforcing red lines around its security and airspace. President Erdoğan underscored this posture by publicly demanding during his meeting with Vladimir Putin that attacks on ports and energy infrastructure stop immediately. Ankara then demonstrated it was not posturing: a Turkish F-16 promptly shot down what appeared to be a Russian long-range reconnaissance drone over the Black Sea, a platform Ukraine does not operate in that area, where only NATO and Russia field deep-recon assets. Turkish officials framed the incident within a broader warning against turning the Black Sea into a confrontation zone, signaling that such strikes are viewed as destabilising actions with serious regional consequences rather than isolated events.

This shift matters because Turkey’s influence in the Black Sea rests on its ability to maintain security guarantees for its own and other’s shipping communities, and by speaking publicly, Turkey is saying that Moscow is testing the limits of that balance.

Importantly, Russia cannot afford this escalation, as Turkey is one of the few major Nato states that still provides Moscow with commercial and diplomatic space. Turkish ports handle oil products, industrial goods, and dual-use components that Russia struggles to source elsewhere. Turkish banks and intermediaries help Russia navigate sanctions, and Turkish firms support logistics chains that keep Russian industries supplied, while Turkish diplomacy softens Russia’s isolation in forums where Ankara can mediate between Moscow, Kyiv, and Western capitals. If Ankara rethinks this relationship, Russia faces slower trade, fewer loopholes, and tighter restrictions on the very goods that sustain its war economy. The consequences extend beyond economics, as Russian influence in Syria becomes more fragile, Russia’s leverage in the South Caucasus weakens, and Ankara gains room to align more closely with Western security priorities...

 

[ChloeTzang]

Poland Just Traded Its MiG-29s for Ukraine's Secret Weapon

Poland wants to trade its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, and instead of asking for money, Warsaw wants something only Ukraine can provide: drone technology.

In this video, I break down why a NATO country that just bought F-35s is now negotiating to hand over its remaining MiG-29s, why drones are the real currency in this deal, and what this says about Ukraine’s rise as Europe’s battlefield innovation hub. I walk through what makes the MiG-29 still valuable to Ukraine, how Polish Fulcrums fit perfectly as a stopgap until Ukraine’s F-16s, Gripens, and Rafales reach full combat tempo, and why Poland sees co-developing drones with Ukraine as a long-term strategic investment. This is not charity, this is a partnership shift inside NATO.

I also explain why this trade signals something bigger: Ukraine is no longer just receiving Western tech. It is creating it, exporting it, and shaping the future of European defense.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine Never Ceases to Amaze Me

In Russia's war against Ukraine, much of the mainstream media seems convinced that Ukraine is losing.

Even after four years of warfare with Ukraine showing what it can do, Russia's large size still has many people convinced that the war is hopeless for Ukraine. However, history and reality paint a different picture.

In this video I talk about how history shows why countries in Ukraine's situation typically win their conflicts over time. I also explain the ins and outs of Ukraine's military situation, from machinery to manpower, showing how Ukraine can actually sustain itself for much longer than most people give it credit for.

Another aspect of this war currently that seems to go largely unnoticed.

During these latest rounds of peace negotiations Russia has doubled down on their maximalist demands. The reason is simple and it's more for domestic consumption than international reasons. Putin is actually stuck between the old proverbial rock and a hard place. The Kremlin has pushed the propaganda that they're winning to such an extent that to accept anything less than Ukraine's total capitulation would pull the vale off the lies. Russia is trapped fighting a war everyone in the Kremlin including Putin knows it cannot win. To concede anything to Ukraine in peace negotiations would expose Russia's military incompetence and pull the mask off the lies.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine WIPES OUT Putin’s “Unstoppable” Weapons... ​

Crimea lit up overnight...

Another night, another devastating Ukrainian strike in occupied Crimea. Long-range drones tore through Russia’s Belbek Airfield, wiping out radar systems, air defenses, and even a prized MiG-31 fighter jet. Hundreds of millions of dollars in Russian military hardware went up in flames as Ukraine once again proved Crimea is anything but safe for Putin’s forces. But the real impact of this strike goes far deeper than money alone.

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

Ukraine Never Ceases to Amaze Me

In Russia's war against Ukraine, much of the mainstream media seems convinced that Ukraine is losing.

Even after four years of warfare with Ukraine showing what it can do, Russia's large size still has many people convinced that the war is hopeless for Ukraine. However, history and reality paint a different picture.

In this video I talk about how history shows why countries in Ukraine's situation typically win their conflicts over time. I also explain the ins and outs of Ukraine's military situation, from machinery to manpower, showing how Ukraine can actually sustain itself for much longer than most people give it credit for.

I wish them well in this war of attrition. Almost four years with no clear winner yet. Maybe four years from now the outcome will become clearer.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine’s Covert Operations Against Russian Commanders

Ukraine’s intelligence services—the HUR and SBU—have spent four years tracking, exposing, and eliminating Russian officers responsible for atrocities against civilians. From the Vinnytsia missile massacre to the Olenivka POW murders, Bucha, chemical attacks, and the siege of Mariupol, Kyiv has pursued those who ordered and carried out war crimes—even deep inside Russia.

In this episode of Point of Impact, former Navy SEAL Chuck Pfarrer takes you inside Ukraine’s covert operations:
• targeted assassinations of submarine commanders, bomber pilots, and camp officials
• sabotage missions in occupied Donetsk and Crimea
• long-range precision strikes on the Black Sea Fleet
• intelligence breakthroughs combining hacking, partisans, HUMINT, and drone surveillance

These operations reveal a clear message: nowhere is safe for Russia’s war criminals.

 

[ChloeTzang]

EU secures Ukraine funding to cover the war continuing 2026 and 2027

The EU's decision to secure the funding of Ukraine's war for the next two years is one of the most important developments of the entire year. It is a disaster for Russia, and it shows what Europe exerting itself as a strategic actor looks like in practice. Putin's growing frustration with Europe is a sign that the idea of deciding Europe's future over the heads of the Europeans is failing.

This is far more important than Trump's so called peace negotiations which will go nowhere.

0:00 Funding secured
0:53 More important than "peace talks"
2:15 A failure for EU?
3:24 What is the money for?
4:15 A war of attrition
5:18 A disaster for Russia
6:01 Russian frustration with Europe
6:50 European as a great power
8:19 Russian and American frustration
8:54 A seat at the table

 

[ChloeTzang]

PUTIN LOSES: EU FUNDS UKRAINE FOR 2 YEARS

The European Union has now fully funded Ukraine for the next two years, guaranteeing financial support that undercuts Russia’s long-term strategy of waiting out the West. This isn’t symbolic aid or short-term assistance — it’s a firm commitment that stabilizes Ukraine’s budget, defense planning, and international backing through the critical phase of the war.

In this video, I break down what the EU actually approved, why the timing matters, how this impacts Putin’s leverage, and what it signals about Europe’s resolve going forward. This move reshapes expectations on the battlefield, in diplomatic talks, and inside the Kremlin itself.

 

[ChloeTzang]

MASSIVE ATTACK ON RUSSIA: ORYOL, ROSTOV IN THE DARK AFTER EXPLOSIONS

Russian authorities reported a massive drone attack across seven regions. In the Oryol and Rostov regions, there are disruptions and problems with electricity supply, and a fire is raging at the TogliattiAzot plant.

 

[ChloeTzang]

US infighting mires Putin’s Ukraine deal as Europe works on funding and 'boots on the ground'

Europe is getting it's act together. At this point, Ukraine can't lose....

"[Trump] has got courtiers that are all fighting and arguing for position and prominence inside his cabal."

White House infighting between Vance, Rubio and Witkoff "camps" has slowed Russia's attempts to force Ukraine to capitulate giving Europe time to generate military and economic support that could doom Putin's invasion, says Diane Francis journalist and author

 

[ChloeTzang]

Putin is so 'Screwed' - As Urals Crude Drops Below $35 Per Barrel

Tonight, a single number with regime-shaking implications: Urals crude at roughly thirty-five dollars a barrel — miles below global benchmarks, and catastrophically below what the Kremlin needs to fund its war-state on schedule. This is Russia’s flagship export grade trading like a sanctioned pariah — because it is. Let’s break it into three parts: what’s happening, why it’s happening, and why Putin’s war finances are now on the clock.

According to Argus Media price assessments cited by RBC and reported by The Moscow Times, Urals shipped from Novorossiysk fell to $34.52 per barrel as of December 16, with Primorsk around $36.07. Same oil, different port — same story: distress rate pricing. (The Moscow Times)

 

[Lazaran]

I wish them well in this war of attrition. Almost four years with no clear winner yet. Maybe four years from now the outcome will become clearer.

BabyBoobs (a POS MAGAt who supports DonOld “the traitor” Trump aka Putin’s puppet) has entered the chat.



BabyBoobs (a POS MAGAt)



Slava Ukraini!!!





We. Told. Them. So.

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

BabyBoobs (a POS MAGAt who supports DonOld “the traitor” Trump aka Putin’s puppet) has entered the chat.

It is what it is Laz. Putin wasn’t swayed by Hillary’s cute little reset button and he observed how meaningless Obama’s red lines were, so he took Crimea. When Obama’s joke of a vice president ascended to the Oval Office, he saw the opportunity to invade Ukraine.

Biden, who was by that time a feeble old man with dementia and barely able to work three hours a day, dithered in the early stages of the invasion. Ukraine stunned the world with its valiant response, and there was legitimate reason to believe a swift victory was possible. That hope is gone.

There war in Ukraine is now a war of attrition. There will either be a negotiated settlement, or a surrender. At the moment, neither outcome looks imminent.