News About The Ukraine War

[Johnny Diamond]

One last thing and I'll back out for the day. Have you seen the video released yesterday of the obviously arrogant and angry individual at the border being interviewed by the press, YOU ARE NOT SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW WHO I AM, BUT YOU WILL SOON KNOW MY NAME!
Realize part of Obiden's entry program is you don't have to identify yourself, but you can ride a bus or fly anywhere you like.
Johnny

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[cycleguy2300]

1-27-24
Vehicle losses

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[cycleguy2300]

The Worlds second best Navy was given a new submarine today.

The "Тарантул" class missle corvette "Івановець" was sunk after being struck by multiple ГУР naval surface drones.

Put:
https://

In front of:
t.me/DailyUkrainianNews/58346

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[brashears9567]

The Worlds second best Navy was given a new submarine today.

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Hahaha! Hopefully the crew are now mermen. Not sure if that's a word but whatever.


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[majormadmax]

Here's some updated information from a reliable source...

The anticipated Russian 2024 winter-spring offensive effort is underway in the Kharkiv-Luhansk Oblast border area. Ukrainian Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Head Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov stated on January 30 that the Russian offensive in Ukraine is currently ongoing and that Russian forces aim to reach the Zherebets River (in the Kharkiv-Luhansk Oblast border area) and the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. Budanov forecasted that Russian forces would fail to achieve these objectives, however, and would likely be “completely exhausted” by the beginning of the spring. Budanov’s statements are consistent with ISW’s observation that Russian forces have intensified offensive operations along this axis since the beginning of January 2024.

Russian forces have recently made tactical gains southeast of Kupyansk along the critical P07 Kupyansk-Svatove route near Krokhmalne and appear to be increasing assaults northwest and west of Krokhmalne towards the Oskil River. Russian forces will likely be able to secure additional tactical-level gains in the Kupyansk area but are unlikely to be able to translate these tactical gains into wider mechanized maneuvers needed for operationally significant advances that could capture more territory in Kharkiv Oblast and push to the Luhansk and Donetsk oblast administrative borders. ISW has observed that elements of the Western Military District’s 1st Guards Tank Army and 6th Combined Arms Army are active in the Kupyansk area and have been able to pursue infantry-led frontal assaults but have not shown the capacity to conduct large-scale mechanized maneuver since they were deployed to this axis over a year ago. ISW will soon publish a more detailed operational analysis of the situation on this Kharkiv-Luhansk axis.

Ukrainian officials continued to deny rumors about the purported dismissal of Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Ukrainian Presidential Press Secretary Serhii Nykyforov stated on January 29 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not dismiss Zaluzhnyi.

Russian forces appear to be continuing to violate the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) to which Russia is a signatory. Ukrainian Tavriisk Group of Forces Spokesperson Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun reported on January 30 that Russian forces are using chemical weapons against Ukrainian positions in the Tavriisk direction (Avdiivka through western Zaporizhia Oblast). Shtupun noted that Russian forces conducted at least five strikes using likely K-51 grenades carrying chloropicrin on January 29 alone. Chloropicrin is primarily used as a soil fumigant that can be fatal when inhaled, and it is sometimes classified as a riot control agent (RCA) due to its harmful and irritant effects. The CWC prohibits the use of RCAs in warfare.

 

[oldag]

Here's some updated information from a reliable source...


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The anticipated Russian 2024 winter-spring offensive effort is underway in the Kharkiv-Luhansk Oblast border area. Ukrainian Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Head Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov stated on January 30 that the Russian offensive in Ukraine is currently ongoing and that Russian forces aim to reach the Zherebets River (in the Kharkiv-Luhansk Oblast border area) and the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. Budanov forecasted that Russian forces would fail to achieve these objectives, however, and would likely be “completely exhausted” by the beginning of the spring. Budanov’s statements are consistent with ISW’s observation that Russian forces have intensified offensive operations along this axis since the beginning of January 2024.

Russian forces have recently made tactical gains southeast of Kupyansk along the critical P07 Kupyansk-Svatove route near Krokhmalne and appear to be increasing assaults northwest and west of Krokhmalne towards the Oskil River. Russian forces will likely be able to secure additional tactical-level gains in the Kupyansk area but are unlikely to be able to translate these tactical gains into wider mechanized maneuvers needed for operationally significant advances that could capture more territory in Kharkiv Oblast and push to the Luhansk and Donetsk oblast administrative borders. ISW has observed that elements of the Western Military District’s 1st Guards Tank Army and 6th Combined Arms Army are active in the Kupyansk area and have been able to pursue infantry-led frontal assaults but have not shown the capacity to conduct large-scale mechanized maneuver since they were deployed to this axis over a year ago. ISW will soon publish a more detailed operational analysis of the situation on this Kharkiv-Luhansk axis.

Ukrainian officials continued to deny rumors about the purported dismissal of Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Ukrainian Presidential Press Secretary Serhii Nykyforov stated on January 29 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not dismiss Zaluzhnyi.

Russian forces appear to be continuing to violate the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) to which Russia is a signatory. Ukrainian Tavriisk Group of Forces Spokesperson Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun reported on January 30 that Russian forces are using chemical weapons against Ukrainian positions in the Tavriisk direction (Avdiivka through western Zaporizhia Oblast). Shtupun noted that Russian forces conducted at least five strikes using likely K-51 grenades carrying chloropicrin on January 29 alone. Chloropicrin is primarily used as a soil fumigant that can be fatal when inhaled, and it is sometimes classified as a riot control agent (RCA) due to its harmful and irritant effects. The CWC prohibits the use of RCAs in warfare.

WWI trench warfare.

 

[majormadmax]

WWI trench warfare.

with drones....

 

[cycleguy2300]

WWI trench warfare.

"WWI with drones spotting artillery and looking for targets" was what the guys coming off the front universally said.

That was even before the suicide drones had fully caught on...

The tech advances and their neutralization of previous advantages is the lesson to be learned from this war. How to use drones and how to defend from them will likely be as influential as the tech and tactics they have essentially neutralized.

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[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

Years ago when I read Science Fiction, the writers often referred to the upcoming 'Clone Wars', but now it's turned into the 'Drone Wars' instead...

 

[oldag]

I sincerely hope DOD is working hard on how to neutralize enemy drones.

 

[General Zod]

I sincerely hope DOD is working hard on how to neutralize enemy drones.

True to form, they're about ten years behind.

 

[oldag]

True to form, they're about ten years behind.

Only ten years? That is better than the norm for DOD.

 

[General Zod]

Artillery shortage is starting to hurt Ukraine...and the bodies Russia is throwing at the front are starting to wear the defenders down.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv's Grip On Avdiivka Is Slipping

After months of heavy fighting and huge losses, Russia could be poised to break Ukrainian resistance in the key Donbas city.

www.twz.com

 

[Johnny Diamond]

I hope that they can hang on.

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[General Zod]

If they can't, a NATO nation or two will likely be next. The Russians practically bragged about those plans at the beginning of the "special military operation".

 

[Johnny Diamond]

As I understand it Putin has had his eye on Poland.

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[oldag]

As I understand it Putin has had his eye on Poland.

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He might not want to poke that bear.

 

[General Zod]

As I understand it Putin has had his eye on Poland.

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He's fantasized out loud about retaking Poland. Also several other former Soviet "republics" that joined NATO after the USSR fell...for protection from Russia's ambitions.

Poland is pretty sure they're not interested in being a Russian puppet state again...and they've spent the last couple of decades building one of the best militaries in Europe to back their wishes up.

 

[cycleguy2300]

Artillery shortage is starting to hurt Ukraine...and the bodies Russia is throwing at the front are starting to wear the defenders down.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv's Grip On Avdiivka Is Slipping

After months of heavy fighting and huge losses, Russia could be poised to break Ukrainian resistance in the key Donbas city.

www.twz.com

russia advanced without significant armor involvement during a period of bad weather that prevented drones from being able to observe or engage targets.

Avdiivka is in a tight spot.

If lost, it will be a blow to Ukrainian moral, but I dont know that it could be categorized as a russian victory in any sort of military sense.

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[General Zod]

russia advanced without significant armor involvement during a period of bad weather that prevented drones from being able to observe or engage targets.

Avdiivka is in a tight spot.

If lost, it will be a blow to Ukrainian moral, but I dont know that it could be categorized as a russian victory in any sort of military sense.

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The cost in manpower and materiel isn't insignificant for Ukraine, though. Losing the city after pumping that many resources into the fight would suck for them.