"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (23 Viewers)

[GrauGeist]

Not good:

Poland stops sending weapons to Ukraine amid grain fight, Warsaw says

The country was one of Kyiv’s staunchest allies in its fight against Russia’s invasion. Now, Polish PM says he’s pulling back military support.

www.politico.eu

What I find absurd about this, is that Ukraine is not exporting grain to Europe, it's trying to move it's grain through Europe to Baltic or Northern European ports in order to ship it abroad.

 

[SaparotRob]

Agreed - would love to see some M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles included too. IMHO, these things look even more fearsome than a tank coming at you:

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They do have a Medieval/Road Warrior look.

 

[SaparotRob]

And some smoke generators to help cover the whole operation...

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Heck, send me with a couple of cartons of Marlboros.

 

[Greg Boeser]

Heck, send me with a couple of cartons of Marlboros.

Uh, that Surgeon General thing?

 

[GrauGeist]

Uh, that Surgeon General thing?

Rob, is there something you want to share with us?

 

[fubar57]

*smugly.....I quit in '95. The wife was working, I ran out and didn't want to walk 1km to 7/11 in -22°C temps so I just quit

 

[GrauGeist]

*smugly.....I quit in '95. The wife was working, I ran out and didn't want to walk 1km to 7/11 in -22°C temps so I just quit

I still smoke, because:
1) I like it
2) it goes well with coffee
3) it goes well with beer
4) it's one of my last vices
5) it tones down my stress level by several degrees and lately, my stress level on a scale of 1 to 10 has been about 17 (give or take) and without my nicotine fix, humanity would be doomed.

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

Apparently the main russian defesive line ner Verbove has been breached:

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia's Main Defensive Line Breached

Though so far small and hotly contested, the breach by Ukrainian Stryker and Marders is a significant advance in the counteroffensive.

www.thedrive.com

 

[MiTasol]

*smugly.....I quit in '95. The wife was working, I ran out and didn't want to walk 1km to 7/11 in -22°C temps so I just quit

I quit in 1943

 

[SaparotRob]

I still smoke, because:
1) I like it
2) it goes well with coffee
3) it goes well with beer
4) it's one of my last vices
5) it tones down my stress level by several degrees and lately, my stress level on a scale of 1 to 10 has been about 17 (give or take) and without my nicotine fix, humanity would be doomed.

I also am a bit less murdery after a smoke.

 

[Admiral Beez]

*smugly.....I quit in '95. The wife was working, I ran out and didn't want to walk 1km to 7/11 in -22°C temps so I just quit

Both my parents died from addictions in their 60s, one to cigarettes and one to booze and opiates. They chose their paths, but it seems like a stupid way to die.

Now, if we can only get Putin to start smoking.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I wonder what new support Zelenskyy will obtain from Canada.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit Canada

In Ottawa, Prime Minister Trudeau will meet with President Zelenskyy to reiterate Canada’s ongoing military, economic, humanitarian, and development support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war of aggression. They will participate in a signing ceremony to...

www.pm.gc.ca

• Canada's military assistance to Ukraine includes eight Leopard 2 main battle tanks and one armoured recovery vehicle, a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) with associated munitions, 39 armoured combat support vehicles, anti-tank weapons, small arms, M777 howitzers and associated ammunition, high-resolution drone cameras, satellite communications equipment, and more. Canada and several Allies have also agreed to establish a joint coalition for the training of the Ukrainian Air Force in operating and maintaining F-16 fighter aircraft.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I quit smoking 13 years ago. Best thing I ever did. I feel so much healthier, food tastes 100% better, and I no longer smell like a nasty ashtray (sorry smokers, you smell disgusting, you really do). Its such a stupid and pointless habit. And look at all the money you waste? Think of all the model kits you could buy instead? If you smoke one pack a day, the average smoker spends $2,000 a year on cigarettes. For what? Something that makes you smell bad, makes it so your food no longer tastes as good, and is killing you?

 

[buffnut453]

Ukrainian attack on the Black Sea Fleet HQ in Crimea:

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-66888101

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Ukrainian armored vehicles are operating beyond the final line of the Russian defensive layer that Ukrainian forces in western Zaporizhia Oblast are currently penetrating, although ISW is not yet prepared to assess that Ukrainian forces have broken fully through this Russian defensive layer. Geolocated footage posted on September 21 indicates that Ukrainian armored vehicles advanced south of the Russian anti-tank ditches and dragon's teeth obstacles that are part of a tri-layered defense and engaged in limited combat immediately west of Verbove (18km southeast of Orikhiv).[1] It is unclear if Ukrainian forces retain these positions, however. This is the first observed instance of Ukrainian forces operating armored vehicles beyond the Russian tri-layer defense.[2] The presence of Ukrainian armored vehicles beyond the final line of the current Russian defensive layer indicates that the Ukrainians have secured their breach of the first two lines of this layer sufficiently to operate vehicles through the breach. Ukrainian forces have likely suppressed Russian artillery and other anti-tank systems in the area enough to bring their vehicles forward.[3] The Ukrainian ability to bring armored vehicles to and through the most formidable Russian defenses intended to stop them and to operate these vehicles near prepared Russian defensive positions are important signs of progress in the Ukrainian counteroffensive.[4] Additional geolocated footage published on September 20 and 21 indicates that Ukrainian forces also advanced west and southwest of Verbove.[5]

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on September 21 that Ukrainian forces have breached the main Russian defensive line in western Zaporizhia Oblast with armored vehicles, citing an unnamed Ukrainian officer serving in the area.[6] WSJ also reported that Ukrainian forces have advanced to the edge of Novoprokopivka (16km south of Orikhiv), although ISW has not observed visual confirmation of this report as of this publication.[7]

Institute for the Study of War

This page collects ISW and CTP's updates on the conflict in Ukraine. In late February 2022, ISW began publishing daily synthetic products covering key events related to renewed Russian aggression against Ukraine.

www.understandingwar.org

My optimism seems to be fairly placed.

 

[GrauGeist]

The problem with a fortified defense line, is if your opponent breaks through, your options for defensive/offensive movement are now not only limited, but predictable.

It seems that the lessons of the Hindenburg Line or Maginot Line has been forgotten by some.

 

[Frog]

I quit smoking 12 years ago. Best thing I ever did. I feel so much healthier, food tastes 100% better, and I no longer smell like a nasty ashtray (sorry smokers, you smell disgusting, you really do). Its such a stupid and pointless habit. And look at all the money you waste? Think of all the model kits you could buy instead? If you smoke one pack a day, the average smoker spends $2,000 a year on cigarettes. For what? Something that makes you smell bad, makes it so your food no longer tastes as good, and is killing you?

Hence you are exempt from these strange explosions and fires in Russian military sites.

 

[GTX]

Ukraine claims responsibility for missile strike on Russia's Black Sea navy headquarters

The Kremlin says Ukraine carried out a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, as videos on social media show large plumes of smoke over the building in Crimea.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Russia Unveils Portable Tank-Mounted Drone Jammer to Counter Ukrainian

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www.armyrecognition.com

 

[GTX]

Ukrarmor to develop Ukrainian BMP-V Infantry Fighting Vehicle | Defense News September 2023 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2023 | Archive News year

Ukraine to develop own Infantry Fighting Vehicle under the BMP-V project

www.armyrecognition.com