Current Affairs Ukraine

[PhilM]

Thing is the Russian deep defensive lines are based around fixed defensive positions, bunkers and trenches separated by a few Km’s between lines. If the Ukes can use mobility and speed to outflank these positions then they get in between their lines and cut off the defenders in blocks. A bit like the Israeli tactics against the Egyptians in Sinai.

It also relies on these defensive positions being manned (that’s before considering whether they’re adequately manned) and suitably prepared.

It’s all conjecture of course, but I’ve heard a few people say that Russia’s recent drive to build defensive positions is purely political - public reassurance.

It’s all well and good building lots of trenches and building some pillboxes and whatnot, however is there a plan to use them? Are they interconnected?

Has this been a suitable use of resources? Based on their recent lack of tactical success, you’d surmise that they probably won’t utilise them effectively.

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

It also relies on these defensive positions being manned (that’s before considering whether they’re adequately manned) and suitably prepared.

It’s all conjecture of course, but I’ve heard a few people say that Russia’s recent drive to build defensive positions is purely political - public reassurance.

It’s all well and good building lots of trenches and building some pillboxes and whatnot, however is there a plan to use them? Are they interconnected?

Has this been a suitable use of resources? Based on their recent lack of tactical success, you’d surmise that they probably won’t utilise them effectively.

I think we’ll soon find out. In reality I think the counter-offensive has already started.

 

[PhilM]

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

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[Mutzo Nutzo]

Looks like they only hit one oil silo. Shame

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Something afoot in Kherson.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Yeh, cos Vlad is well known to sit in his chair having a doze in the window of the Kremlin.

 

[Taifi gorm]

Yeh, cos Vlad is well known to sit in his chair having a doze in the window of the Kremlin.

Well powerful Russians do enjoy a good window.

 

[Mrk]

Something very strange about this assassination story.

Firstly, no way would the US approve any kind of assassination attempt on Putin. It’s also unlikely Ukraine could or would attempt this without their moral and practical support.

Secondly, if it was drones, alarm bells should be ringing in the Kremlin that two drones were able to get so close to the Kremlin - seemingly without detection.

Is it a legitimate Ukrainian attack? Potentially. Could it also be disinformation and/or something Russia can use to condone the assassination of Zelensky? Also possible.

 

[ArtetaMoney]

I’d like to read what the conspiracy theorists are saying on this, before making judgement.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

I’d like to read what the conspiracy theorists are saying on this, before making judgement.

Bill set off some air bombs to deflect from attention.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Something very strange about this assassination story.

Firstly, no way would the US approve any kind of assassination attempt on Putin. It’s also unlikely Ukraine could or would attempt this without their moral and practical support.

Secondly, if it was drones, alarm bells should be ringing in the Kremlin that two drones were able to get so close to the Kremlin - seemingly without detection.

Is it a legitimate Ukrainian attack? Potentially. Could it also be disinformation and/or something Russia can use to condone the assassination of Zelensky? Also possible.

Defo
They’ve come straight out and called it an assassination attempt even though the world knows he’s not going to be anywhere near hittable (.hence my post above).
It really feels the ruskies are up to something

 

[Mrk]

Defo
They’ve come straight out and called it an assassination attempt even though the world knows he’s not going to be anywhere near hittable (.hence my post above).
It really feels the ruskies are up to something

Agree. The US needs to come out and say any kind of assassination attempt (by anybody) would result in serious consequences for the aggressor to make Russia think twice about using this as a cover to assassinate Zelensky.

 

[Paulie]

Something very strange about this assassination story.

Firstly, no way would the US approve any kind of assassination attempt on Putin. It’s also unlikely Ukraine could or would attempt this without their moral and practical support.

Secondly, if it was drones, alarm bells should be ringing in the Kremlin that two drones were able to get so close to the Kremlin - seemingly without detection.

Is it a legitimate Ukrainian attack? Potentially. Could it also be disinformation and/or something Russia can use to condone the assassination of Zelensky? Also possible.

Not sure they need an excuse to assassinate Zelensky, that was part of their plan all along.