Oh, bullshit!Originally Posted by PawDawg
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Oh, bullshit!
Ukraine is striking the heart of Moscow with drones and their latest weapon, the Pelco. The Pelco resembles the German V1 "buzz bomb" but is more accurate and effective. To send Putin a message...and this is huge!!!..Ukranian drones struck three streets around the Kremlin. All three are the routes Putin uses coming and going from the Kremlin. There was minimal damage, but it is clear Ukraine knows Putin's travel habits, which will have to be altered now. Another example of superior Ukrainian intelligence, in cooperation with anti-Putin factions operating in Russia.
Ukraine also sent their new Pelcos to strike Russian army barracks mere blocks away from the Kremlin. Shows there is no aerial defenses in Moscow. Great video of two Pelcos coming in and then diving straight through the roof of the barracks, exploding inside. Kaboom!
Ukrans are still holding a sizeable portion of the Kursk salient, despite all the lies spewed by Putin propagandists, which includes some in the White House...ahem. The lines have stabilized there. In Donetsk the gallant Ukrainians are winning, driving back the Russians. Yes, small gains but gains, nonetheless. Two villages were liberated yesterday from Putin's thugs, just north of Pokrovsk.
A pro-Ukrainian Polish YouTuber, goes by the name "Georgie," posted an interesting take on the strategic situation in the war. The Kursk incursion by Ukraine did more than just neutralize an important supply depot/base, Sudzha, for the Russians. Now Putin has to match Ukraine by actually defending the whole length of the 745-mile border between Ukraine and Russia which lies in the hotly contested regions of Sumy and Kharkiv. Heretofore Putin had the advantage of piling up his forces to attack specific points while Ukraine, already outnumbered, was obliged to keep substantial troops on that border to guard it against a possible attack. Now, Putin either has to match the Ukrainians by fortifying that border or risk another Kursk-like incursion somewhere else. This is a huge dilemma for poor ole Putin. Getting his ass kicked by a country 1/7th the size, and one that morons around the world...including in the White House...claim can't possibly win. Tch tch...
Using a French-made "Hammer" bomb, Ukraine destroyed the bridge across the Konka River, this in the Kherson region. Heretofore Ukraine left it standing because they had hoped to use it themselves in an advance through Kherson to Crimea. This was the last major bridge serving the area so now Russian supply convoys will have to find another way to cross the Konka River. Good luck with that.
Finally Ukrainian sources have acknowledged why they have left the Kerch Bridge standing. With it standing Putin is obliged to defend it and he has relocated a bunch of anti-aircraft/anti-missile/anti-drone defensive systems to defend the bridge. As mentioned previously, this caused a severe weaking of defenses around key O&G facilities and other key targets. Then Putin moved some of his defenses away from Moscow to try to defend his remaining O&G sites. Thus we see the recent attacks on Moscow. As for trying to defend his O&G infrastructure, well, he just lost his second largest oil pipeline, one that feeds 40% of Hungary's needs. Hungary voted against admitting Ukraine into the EU and NATO, so President Z said, okay, fine no oil for you. As usual, Ukraine is always one step ahead of poor ole Putin...
As of this moment, March 16th, Ukraine is still holding a sizeable portion of the Kursk Oblast, no changes in the front lines for 48 hours now. Fighting is continuing, but the Russians cannot break the Ukran defensive lines where they are now. And, in a stupid attempt to flank those defenses, the Russians sent units into Sumy with the intent of encircling the Ukran units in Kursk. Only the Ukrainians saw it coming and destroyed those units. In the bigger picture, Ukraine plans to withdraw from Kursk, but right now it is in their best interest to hold their ground.
Ukraine struck the Kosovo oil refinery and storage facility with one of its latest weapons, the Neptune missile, version 2. This is a very capable missile, can strike targets up to about 700 miles away and deliver a lethal 1,000-pound warhead. This refinery has been hit many times, but with drones which cannot carry large warheads. The refinery/storage tanks are blazing away this morning. It is a VERY large facility, covering some 6 square miles. So, it will take additional hits to completely destroy it all.
More good news overnight, Ukraine has not retreated anymore in Kursk, and they enjoyed some gains in Donbas. The biggest gains occurred around Toretsk where the "Azov Division" is kicking butt.
Trump-Putin phone call resulted in Putin agreeing to a ceasefire on each other's energy infrastructure. Of course Putin agreed to that. Ukraine is systemically destroying Russia's energy industry. Already 20 of their 30 oil refineries have been struck by drones and/or missiles. Saw a report that Russia's oil refining is down over 40% (some of the 20 refineries hit have either been put back online or partially so). Then Putin started sending crude directly to refineries in Hungary via a pipeline, but Ukraine just destroyed a key relay/pump station serving that pipeline, halting transportation pending repairs. It is not in Ukraine's best interest to agree to this very specific ceasefire. Of course, if President Z declines, and he should, Trump will get his panties in a wad and have a hissy fit threatening President Z with all kinds of crazy stuff. Putin is playing Trump, which is easy, since Trump just wants that coveted Nobel Peace Prize. After all, Barry obummer got one.
Yes I agree. We should just keep sending your favorite nation money to fight a war they can’t win. Maybe Europe will step up. ��
First, I don't agree "they can't win." Well, actually, they don't have "to win," Putin/Russia needs to lose. Did Afghanistan "defeat" the Soviet Union? Nope! After 10 years the Soviets finally realized it was useless, so they left, i.e. they lost.
But, and this is something you and others have never understood, this is NOT just about Ukraine. I could try to explain it to you, but given your limited ability to grasp the truth, I can't understand it for you.
As for Trump, yes, for him, this is ALL about Trump. He longs for the world to hail him as the great peacemaker. He wants that Nobel Peace Prize. Newsflash, Donald, you'll never get one. That organization has been taken over by the George Soros of the world, so commie, so WOKE, they hate your guts. Trump does an interview with Laura Ingham and the very first thing out of his mouth: "this war would have never happened had I been president." Jesus Christ, give it a rest! But, you know what, maybe he's right. Trump would have made a deal with Putin beforehand and aided the Russians in invading Ukraine. Wouldn't have been a "war" would have been a walkover.
Europe is a bunch of hypocrites, so there is plenty of blame to go around. Yes, Europe SHOULD have taken the lead in defending/aiding Ukraine from the get-go. And Ukraine itself has made mistakes, done things I do not agree with. But, the US is, ahem, the world's only superpower (and fading fast) and we had the means to properly support Ukraine. And that support should have been strict sanctions against Russia, with the US Navy enforcing those sanctions. And compelling, forcing, if necessary, Europe and our other allies to support those sanctions. Never expected Biden to do anything remotely like that. But Trump, the "great and wonderful" can do that now. But, no, instead he wants to cozy up to his buddy, Putin.
More good news. Ukraine continues to drive the Russians back in Donetsk. Again, daily, these are small gains. But gains, nonetheless. Ukraine is still holding the same ground in Kursk it has held for the past 96+ hours. There is combat daily, but the Russians just lose more men/equipment. And! Ukraine has crossed into Belgorod Oblast, south of the Kursk salient. This is the third time Ukraine has clobbered Putin's weak border defenses and entered Belgorod. Not sure what their intentions are, but pundits surmise this operation is designed to relieve the pressure on their lines in Kursk by forcing Putin to pull troops from there to deal with this incursion. There are two columns of Ukrainian troops/equipment about 8 miles apart. Early reports say they have penetrated along a 2-mile front and are about 7 miles into Belgorod after the first few hours. I think they will find a good defensible position, dig in, and wait to slaughter the hapless Russians Putin condemns to that operation.
You know, for a nation "that can't win" Ukraine sure doesn't act like it.
More good news, Ukrainian drones and missiles struck the huge oil facility at Krasnodar again. This is a port terminal, a refinery, and massive oil storage facility. Several large oil storage tanks were destroyed and are burning.
Some bad news. The Azov Division has been pushing the Russians hard around Toretsk. Yesterday, four Swedish-made APCs carrying 8 soldiers each came under Russian artillery fire, followed by drone attacks. All four APCs have been destroyed, and it appears about half of the soldiers have been killed/wounded. The remaining 16 or so managed to make their way back to Ukrainian lines. Now, in the BIG picture, you would say, so? This is a war, there are losses on both sides. True. But the Russian propagandists are so desperate for "good news" for them that they are making a huge deal out of this. It headlined the Putin Propaganda National News Reports. They even had panel of "experts" to comment on this monumentous accomplishment. Pathetic...
There is no details on this event such as which specific unit the soldiers are a part of. Collectively, the Azov Division is referred to "Oz," some using the label "The Wizards of Oz." It is true the Azov units, which began as a single battalion, and is now an unofficial "division," has never lost a battle. Well, going back to when a company of the Azov Battalion gallantly remained to defend Ukrainian civilians bunkered in the nuclear power plant in the first months of the war, and were compelled to surrender when they ran out of ammo, they have not lost tactically or strategically. Even a member of that silly panel admitted, "when Ukraine needs a city or a position retaken, they always send in "Oz" and heretofore our forces have not fared well against them."
Within an hour of his phone call with Trump, Putin ordered a drone attack on a Ukrainian civilian hospital. Two reported dead, 20 injured, no details if they are patients or hospital personnel, or both. Putin is such a great guy. Trump likes him.
The oil facility at Krasnodar is still burning. One of the storage tanks, blazing away, ruptured and burning oil rolled down a hill setting an apartment complex on fire. Russian firefighters on the scene were able to evacuate the building with no injuries. Red Adair could have made a fortune putting out Putin's oil fires.
Well, Trump is helping rally support for Ukraine. Due to his asinine position and stupid statements, casting "America" as a "former great nation" volunteers are flocking to join the Ukrainian army. Thanks Trump! at least something positive is happening. Nearly 4,000 foreigners have joined the Ukrainian army since March 1, including another 140 Americans, all veterans of the US Army. The best of the best from these 4,000 are being formed into companies to join the elite 12th Ukrainian National Guard Brigade, now a part of the "Azov Division." Everyday Ukraine is receiving requests to enter and join the army.
Finland hosted President Z, and his wife, for a visit, talks, and a round of public appearances. Perhaps Z learned his lesson because he began every speech, every comment to the media, by saying, THANK YOU! He thanked Finland, the Finnish people, the Finnish government for their generous support.
From the rumor mill: the US will be sending A-10 Warthogs to Ukraine. Hope this is true.
Kaboom! No, a really, really big KABOOM!!!
Ukrainian drones struck an ammo (missile) storage warehouse at Russia's bomber (nuclear bombers) Engels Airbase. The explosion was so powerful that the shockwave flattened, literally flattened, hundreds of houses about a 1 1/2 miles away in a suburb. This housing complex serves both military and civilian workers at Engels Airbase. Looks like a tornado swept through. Dozens of houses are simply gone, I mean gone. You can see foundations and scattered debris, but nothing else. The attack occurred in the middle of the night, so casualties are likely high. Again, this was from the shockwave from the ammo (missile) warehouse going KABOOM! Fires are burning all over the base. At least two of Russia's nuke bombers were severely damaged from flying debris from the warehouse explosion.
So, while Trump talks ceasefire and all the other BS, the war has actually escalated.
In other news, Turkey is still talking about direct intervention in the war by sending troops to Ukraine to fight the Russians. Turkey's President Erdogan, with all his faults, is a no-nonsense leader. Erdogan has TRIED, and TRIED again, to play peacemaker but Putin has just played him, saying he would do something, then doing the exact opposite. The rest of the world is tired of Putin...while Trump continues to think Putin can be reasoned with, he can't.
Will Erdogan actually send troops to Ukraine? So far, it has all been talk. And if he does, what does this do to NATO and the other 30+ nations? Erdogan cites North Korean troops in Russia, and NK, China, and Iran's support of Putin's invasion. Why should a nation, Turkey in this case, shy away from supporting Ukraine directly? Next to the US, Turkey has the largest and most powerful military in NATO. Poland is now the third largest/powerful member of NATO. Poland is digging in to stand up to Putin's evil intentions.
Have a sinking feeling things will get worse in Ukraine before they finally get better.
Another kaboom! This one in Sudzha. When Ukraine invaded Kursk last August their goal was to neutralize the Russian base/ammo dump at Sudzha. That was accomplished last year. Passing through Sudzha is a main Russian natural gas pipeline, one that connects southern Russia's gas production to the main east-west gas pipeline that feeds Europe. The relay/pumping station for this pipeline is located at Sudzha. All the Ukrans did, last year, was turn the valves cutting off the southern pipeline. Last week Ukrainian forces withdrew from Sudzha...leaving a calling card for the Russians. Booby-trap. When Russian engineers flipped the switches at the relay station, kaboom! Have to admit the drone video footage is unpleasant. At least a dozen Russian pipeline workers/engineers, were caught in the fiery explosion. The flames spread along the pipeline to the south and other weak points erupted, spreading flames in two villages, and killing/injuring dozens more people.
Pro-Ukrainian sources claim their troops are advancing in Belgorod, a repeat of the successful Kursk incursion. Pro-Putin sources claim all Ukrainian troops have been wiped and/or driven back across the border. The truth is somewhere in between these two extremes. My best source says Ukrainian units have advanced about 7-8 miles into Belgorod and have dug in. Russia has not had time yet to rally sufficient forces to drive them out, which is exactly what Ukraine is hoping for. Ukraine wants Putin to pull some of his troops out of Kursk and send them to Belgorod. Question is, will Putin take the bait?
Russia launched a surprising attack in Zaporia, along the southern front. About 6 months ago Russia moved reinforcements to the area but did nothing with them. As a result of all those troops just sitting there for months, Ukraine kind of forgot about them and had relocated their troops away from the region. This morning the Russians launched a large advance along two vectors, piercing the defensive lines and advancing about 6 miles along a 1-mile front. Ukraine rallied drone and artillery units to attack these columns. Waiting on updates. Russia controls about 70% of the Zaporia Oblast and looks like they are trying to capture Zaporia City, the oblast regional capital. Pundits surmise Putin knows a ceasefire is coming and actually both sides are trying to gobble up ground anticipating that lines will be frozen.
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