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Russian forces appear to be inching their way forward in Sievierodonetsk, or what is left of the city.
The Ukrainians appear to be taking advantage of the concentration of Russian forces in Sievierodonetsk and have gone on the offensive in Kherson, taking another town on the road to the city.
An interesting take on the current state of the War from controversial hardliner Igor Girkin: https://wartranslated.com/igor-girking- ... june-2022/
The Ukrainians appear to be taking advantage of the concentration of Russian forces in Sievierodonetsk and have gone on the offensive in Kherson, taking another town on the road to the city.
An interesting take on the current state of the War from controversial hardliner Igor Girkin: https://wartranslated.com/igor-girking- ... june-2022/
Thanks for your coverage, prahok, unbiased and informative
I read an article yesterday about the Ukrainians saying they're losing 299 soldiers a day.
Russian losses are also high, but the numbers favour Russia 143 million vs. 43 million (total population, not fighting men)
I think people who very actively supported Ukraine are losing interest now, or are prioritising other stories
I read an article yesterday about the Ukrainians saying they're losing 299 soldiers a day.
Russian losses are also high, but the numbers favour Russia 143 million vs. 43 million (total population, not fighting men)
I think people who very actively supported Ukraine are losing interest now, or are prioritising other stories
Yes. I used to keep updated but now rarely look as is the rest of the world I fear.
I wonder how long it can go on for before they “win” or run out of cash, both militarily and domestically.
I wonder how long it can go on for before they “win” or run out of cash, both militarily and domestically.
pew, pew, pew, pew!
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The manpower question is an interesting one as the advantage may lie with Ukraine. Essentially Russia is fighting with a peace-time army, meaning they haven't mobilised the population so finding new, combat ready troops is problematic. They have been drawing heavily upon the Luhansk & Donetsk self-declared republics who have undergone mobilisation, however that source is running dry. Ukraine has undergone mobilisation however hasn't had to force anyone as they have more volunteers than weapons and trainers. Should Russia declare war and undertake a general mobilisation then they would have access to the troops they need, however it would be many months before those troops would be ready for battle. That is the main reason for the speculation Putin would declare war on May 9th.stradivarious wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:13 amThanks for your coverage, prahok, unbiased and informative
I read an article yesterday about the Ukrainians saying they're losing 299 soldiers a day.
Russian losses are also high, but the numbers favour Russia 143 million vs. 43 million (total population, not fighting men)
I think people who very actively supported Ukraine are losing interest now, or are prioritising other stories
The Russians do, however, have a substantive material advantage in airpower, artillery, armour and associated systems. Supply of munitions also heavily favours the Russians. Hence their approach is to pound the Ukrainians into submission. This is the reason for the Ukrainians constantly requesting more modern heavy artillery systems, not least as they can then access 155mm ammunition which its backers has in ample supply.
What isn't clear is who is winning the artillery war. The Ukrainians have significantly less artillery, however the modern systems they are receiving are far more effective. The Russians have been using their artillery constantly and tubes degrade, reducing the effectiveness of each unit over time. How damaged their artillery is and their ability to refresh tubes is not known. In short, the artillery aspect of the war may not be as clear as the rhetoric from both sides suggest.
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The Donetsk Peoples Republic is calling for more "allied forces" to join the fight. It is unclear who this request is aimed as Russia (which is explicitly named in the statement) is reportedly unable to adequately replenish its existing combat units and the break-away regions in Georgia, Moldova & Azerbaijan have shown unwillingness to engage any further than they have.
Independent states that support the Donetsk Peoples Republic include Russia (already fully committed to the War) Nicaragua, Sudan, Syria (small number of mercenaries involved), Central African Republic, Venezuela & Belarus (who appear unwilling to deepen their involvement).
An attempt to widen the conflict? I would imagine none of the above would be keen given the grinding chaos that unfolds on their citizens' screens each night.
https://www.rt.com/russia/557107-donets ... s-request/
Independent states that support the Donetsk Peoples Republic include Russia (already fully committed to the War) Nicaragua, Sudan, Syria (small number of mercenaries involved), Central African Republic, Venezuela & Belarus (who appear unwilling to deepen their involvement).
An attempt to widen the conflict? I would imagine none of the above would be keen given the grinding chaos that unfolds on their citizens' screens each night.
https://www.rt.com/russia/557107-donets ... s-request/
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End of Week 16 of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the pace of invasion has rapidly declined with minor exchanges of territory over the past 6 weeks.
In the North and West there has been no changes. Belarus continues with its combat readiness exercises on the border though it is not anticipated by the Ukrainians, or anyone else, that this is a precursor for any offensive action.
Around Kharkiv there has been small exchanges of territory with Russian forces attempting to regain some of the territory lost in recent Ukrainian counter-offensives. There are reportedly some villages immediately West of Izyum regained by Ukrainian forces which would be significant, though this needs to be confirmed.
In the Donbas the Ukrainians are pushed back to the industrial zone in Sievierdonetsk and all bridges enabling the removal of their heavy equipment have been destroyed. It is unclear as to how much heavy equipment remains in Sievierdonetsk (artillery and other heavy systems are located in Lysychansk across the river) or the ability of remaining infantry units to cross. There has been little other movement with some progress by Russian forces towards Slovyansk. In all, the area remains a meat grinder.
In the Zaporizhzhia there have been some reported minor advances by Ukrainian forces though details are unclear.
In the Kherson region Ukrainian forces have made reported small advances in the North of the province as well as approaching the airport to the West of Kherson city. The situation remains fluid.
There has been no changes in the status the Moldovan breakaway region of Tansnistria.
Russo-Ukraine War 14/06/22
Russo-Ukraine War 07/05/22
In the North and West there has been no changes. Belarus continues with its combat readiness exercises on the border though it is not anticipated by the Ukrainians, or anyone else, that this is a precursor for any offensive action.
Around Kharkiv there has been small exchanges of territory with Russian forces attempting to regain some of the territory lost in recent Ukrainian counter-offensives. There are reportedly some villages immediately West of Izyum regained by Ukrainian forces which would be significant, though this needs to be confirmed.
In the Donbas the Ukrainians are pushed back to the industrial zone in Sievierdonetsk and all bridges enabling the removal of their heavy equipment have been destroyed. It is unclear as to how much heavy equipment remains in Sievierdonetsk (artillery and other heavy systems are located in Lysychansk across the river) or the ability of remaining infantry units to cross. There has been little other movement with some progress by Russian forces towards Slovyansk. In all, the area remains a meat grinder.
In the Zaporizhzhia there have been some reported minor advances by Ukrainian forces though details are unclear.
In the Kherson region Ukrainian forces have made reported small advances in the North of the province as well as approaching the airport to the West of Kherson city. The situation remains fluid.
There has been no changes in the status the Moldovan breakaway region of Tansnistria.
Russo-Ukraine War 14/06/22
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So has the Ukrainian war stopped or something?
Why aren't there daily updates anymore?
Why aren't there daily updates anymore?
Quod scripsi, scripsi
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Jingoism thrives in wars, and the Russo-Ukrainian War is no exception. Even still, I have been somewhat bemused by the strident jingoism from Russian ex-President Dmitry Medvedev. His public persona used to be one of moderation and a steady hand, however now he is launching into tirades on Twitter such as the one below.
The target audience for these crude outbursts is possibly those hardliners that sit to the right of Putin, though why he wishes to pander to them is unclear. What is clear is that whoever his target audience is, it's domestic.
The target audience for these crude outbursts is possibly those hardliners that sit to the right of Putin, though why he wishes to pander to them is unclear. What is clear is that whoever his target audience is, it's domestic.
There are always several perspectives on an issue like this one. I support every move to avoid wars and violence from any side in any war, ever.
What I witness in Europe and the US is censorship of media and a narrative, primarily driven by US geopolitical objectives.
A example of how journalism is turned into a weapon is Julian assange but also this young independent German journalist which is now labelled all kinds of things :
https://rairfoundation.com/ukraine-decl ... ves-video/
I personally started trusting social media more than I ever imagined because of the biased and streamlined western media.
I met a young Afghan refugee that found good work in Europe but during the conversation he said that all the US had achieved during it's 20 years of war in his country was killing people and........robbing Afghanistan of natural resources including gold. I never heard that claim before but wouldn't be surprised if true.
What I witness in Europe and the US is censorship of media and a narrative, primarily driven by US geopolitical objectives.
A example of how journalism is turned into a weapon is Julian assange but also this young independent German journalist which is now labelled all kinds of things :
https://rairfoundation.com/ukraine-decl ... ves-video/
I personally started trusting social media more than I ever imagined because of the biased and streamlined western media.
I met a young Afghan refugee that found good work in Europe but during the conversation he said that all the US had achieved during it's 20 years of war in his country was killing people and........robbing Afghanistan of natural resources including gold. I never heard that claim before but wouldn't be surprised if true.
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Absolute neo-con propaganda site with sketchy fact checking, specifics and desperately hiding their source of funding.Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 6:09 pmThere are always several perspectives on an issue like this one. I support every move to avoid wars and violence from any side in any war, ever.
What I witness in Europe and the US is censorship of media and a narrative, primarily driven by US geopolitical objectives.
A example of how journalism is turned into a weapon is Julian assange but also this young independent German journalist which is now labelled all kinds of things :
https://rairfoundation.com/ukraine-decl ... ves-video/
I personally started trusting social media more than I ever imagined because of the biased and streamlined western media.
I met a young Afghan refugee that found good work in Europe but during the conversation he said that all the US had achieved during it's 20 years of war in his country was killing people and........robbing Afghanistan of natural resources including gold. I never heard that claim before but wouldn't be surprised if true.
From mediafactcheck.org:
"The RAIR Foundation USA is a conservative activist group that promotes news commentary from a conservative perspective. Articles and headlines often feature highly emotional wording such as this EXPOSED: Doctors Receive ‘Perverse’ Monetary Incentives to Vaccinate,’ Hush Money’ Paid to Victims’ Families. The article’s author claims she is an Investigative Journalist: Banned in parts of Europe, Wanted by Islamic countries, Threatened by terror groups, Hunted by left-wing media, Smeared by Hollywood elites & Fake religious leaders.)
Editorially, all stories and opinions favor the far-right through fear-based articles concerning communism such as this EXPOSED: Biden to Install ‘Bolshevik’ Saule Omarova to Nationalize Banks (Video). RAIR is also afraid of immigrants, especially those who are Muslim, as they often promote only negative stories such as this Muslim Mafia: Migrant Clans Conquer Sweden – Arab War Zone (Videos). Finally, since the Covid-19 vaccines have been available, they have promoted false and misleading anti-vaccination propaganda. See failed fact checks below.
In general, RAIR claims to be a foundation; however, with a complete lack of transparency with the people involved, financial disclosures, and ownership, it is best to describe them as an imposter site posing as a foundation.
Failed Fact Checks
“Bombshell: Nobel Prize winner reveals — COVID vaccine is ‘creating variants.'” – False
“Alert: Japan Places Myocarditis Warning on ‘Vaccines’ – Requires Informed Consent” – False
People in their 20s have a “7 times higher risk of death after vaccination than from COVID” – False
Overall, we rate RAIR Foundation USA extreme right-biased and questionable based on the promotion of propaganda and conspiracy theories, poor sourcing, and failed fact checks. Further, they lack transparency, indicating they are an imposter foundation website." (D. Van Zandt 12/22/2021) https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/rair-foundation-usa/
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Lithuania has banned any goods sanction by the EU transiting from Russia to Kalinigrad. Given the only rail link runs through Lithuania, the Russians are understandably unimpressed.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ru ... 022-06-20/
Lithuania is a staunch supporter of Ukraine in this conflict and comments from Putin alluding to the Baltic states being Russian territory has done little to dampen their enthusiasm.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ru ... 022-06-20/
Lithuania is a staunch supporter of Ukraine in this conflict and comments from Putin alluding to the Baltic states being Russian territory has done little to dampen their enthusiasm.
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End of Week 17 of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the grind continues.
In the North and West there has been no changes. Belarus continues posturing, placing seven battalion tactical groups along the border and making provocative statements, however indications are this is a continuation of the posturing Lukashenko's forces have undertaken since the beginning of the war.
Around Kharkiv the Russians have retaken some villages close to the Russian border in a bid to return within artillery range of the city. There have been some local advances, but nothing significant.
In the Donbas the Ukrainians are close to losing Sievierdonetsk with Russian forces advancing to the South of Lysychansk, taking several small towns as Ukrainian forces withdraw to avoid encirclement. It has been quite a meat grinder and all indications are that Lysychansk will be the same.
In the Zaporizhzhia there have been some reported advances by Ukraine though, as with last week, details remain unclear.
In the Kherson region Russian forces reportedly pushed back Ukrainian forces near Davy Brid, however Ukrainian forces have made gains to the West of Kherson city. The fog of war is thick in this theatre, though Ukrainian recommendations to civilians to withdraw from the area, through Russian corridors if need be, suggests the Ukrainians are expecting to advance upon the city itself.
In the Black Sea a Russian tug supplying Snake Island was sunk and some Russian oil drilling rigs hit.
There has been no changes in the status the Moldovan breakaway region of Tansnistria.
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In the North and West there has been no changes. Belarus continues posturing, placing seven battalion tactical groups along the border and making provocative statements, however indications are this is a continuation of the posturing Lukashenko's forces have undertaken since the beginning of the war.
Around Kharkiv the Russians have retaken some villages close to the Russian border in a bid to return within artillery range of the city. There have been some local advances, but nothing significant.
In the Donbas the Ukrainians are close to losing Sievierdonetsk with Russian forces advancing to the South of Lysychansk, taking several small towns as Ukrainian forces withdraw to avoid encirclement. It has been quite a meat grinder and all indications are that Lysychansk will be the same.
In the Zaporizhzhia there have been some reported advances by Ukraine though, as with last week, details remain unclear.
In the Kherson region Russian forces reportedly pushed back Ukrainian forces near Davy Brid, however Ukrainian forces have made gains to the West of Kherson city. The fog of war is thick in this theatre, though Ukrainian recommendations to civilians to withdraw from the area, through Russian corridors if need be, suggests the Ukrainians are expecting to advance upon the city itself.
In the Black Sea a Russian tug supplying Snake Island was sunk and some Russian oil drilling rigs hit.
There has been no changes in the status the Moldovan breakaway region of Tansnistria.
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This baffles me. You’ve found that you can’t always trust outlets whose names, backgrounds, office address, reporters, history and financing are all open and publicly available information, and many of whom are members of journalistic standards bodies such as IPSO. Which is fair.I personally started trusting social media more than I ever imagined because of the biased and streamlined western media.
But instead of scrutinising them more closely by eg checking the sources they cite, cross-referencing them against competing outlets etc, you instead just put your faith in random clickbait stories put together by completely unaccountable and pseudo-anonymous people, based on… what? I guess whether or not any given story “feels” true?
No wonder there’s so many total lunatics out there lately. The world’s become driven by clickbait.
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