"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (4 Viewers)

[GrauGeist]

I think their carrier ops were already well beyond jeopardised...

But if Russia wants to remain as a Superpower (which is now questionable), they need to rebuild their Bluewater Navy.

As it stands, the Indian Navy has a far better carrier Ops than Russia - well, for that matter, so does Japan, Great Britain, Indonesia and lest we forget: China.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Personally, I suspect that Putin is awaiting the outcomes of the US Presidential election in November. If his preferred candidate loses then I suspect he will then look at ending the war somehow since he will know that there will be no let up in resolve from the West.

I think there's a lot inside your first point, though I can't go very far into it, for forum rules. But I suspect everyone here is clear on who Putin prefers and why.

I don't know that an unfavorable American-election outcome will bring Putin to the table. I think he's staked his regime to a successful outcome to this war.

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

But if Russia wants to remain as a Superpower (which is now questionable), they need to rebuild their Bluewater Navy.

As it stands, the Indian Navy has a far better carrier Ops than Russia - well, for that matter, so does Japan, Great Britain, Indonesia and last we forget: China.

About PLAN carriers:

All Three Chinese Aircraft Carriers Were At Sea For The First Time

More signs of China's naval power projection capabilities rapidly evolving, with two operational carriers and one undergoing trials all out to sea at the same time.

www.twz.com

And the aftermath of the ammo dumps attacks:

Satellite Images Show Massive Devastation At Russian Ammo Storage Sites Struck By Ukrainian Drones

Before and after satellite images of the Oktyabrsk, Tikhoretsk and Toropets munitions storage facilities show the recent results of Ukraine's long-range drone operations.

www.twz.com

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

Just rhetoric or something substantial behind the scenes?

Russia-Ukraine: War closer to the end than some think, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president says his country has to be "very strong" in order to push Russia to the negotiating table.

www.bbc.com

Meanwhile, in the "frontlines":

Russia-Ukraine: Russia strikes Kharkiv apartment block killing three

The daytime attack using guided bombs wounds another 31 people in the north-eastern Ukrainian city.

www.bbc.com

 

[fubar57]

Ukraine wipes out ammo dumps and Russia takes out an apartment block

 

[fubar57]

A bit old.....

Zelenskyy in U.S. to share his 'victory plan' with Harris, Trump | CBC News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United States to set out a "victory plan" to his closest ally this week, in an urgent attempt to influence White House policy on Ukraine's war with Russia no matter who wins the U.S. elections in November.

www.cbc.ca

 

[GTX]

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praises Scranton, DOD for role supporting Ukraine

There was a buzz both inside and outside the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Sunday afternoon, as President Zelenskyy toured the facility.

www.army.mil

 

[GTX]

Satellite Images Show Massive Devastation At Russian Ammo Storage Sites Struck By Ukrainian Drones

Before and after satellite images of the Oktyabrsk, Tikhoretsk and Toropets munitions storage facilities show the recent results of Ukraine's long-range drone operations.

www.twz.com

 

[GTX]

Russian spy drone crashes near military airfield

A Russian Orion reconnaissance drone from the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) reportedly crashed near the city of Taganrog, according to several Telegram channels. The crash, which occurred near a military airfield, resulted in a small explosion. The drone, which is believed to have been heading...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Russia targets Zaporizhzhia with upgraded guided bombs

Late on September 22, Russian forces launched a series of airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia, targeting civilian infrastructure and residential areas with upgraded guided bombs. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration (RMA), at least seven airstrikes were carried out in the city...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

The Same Deadly Ukrainian Brigade Has Defended Vuhledar For Two Years. It’s At Risk Of Getting Cut Off.

Russian forces are advancing north of Vuhledar.

www.forbes.com

 

[GTX]

Netherlands Plans to Supply Ukraine with Three Patriot Launchers Very Soon

Netherlands Plans to Supply Ukraine with Three Patriot Launchers Very Soon

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Denniss]

in the destroyed ammo depots they also hit five ammo trains which where at least partially destroyed by the blasts

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6N7iaOly54

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr39f3AnLow

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwtgqPQLeg

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmdMQ3TW1e0

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRQDxCH16w

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7sbS92R4cg

 

[Snowman]

Ukraine says its soldiers recaptured a Russian stronghold after hand-to-hand fighting

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-vovchansk-zelenskyy-vuhledar-ca17e5fdea72bb6e428d7e067bb93c75

 

[GTX]

View: https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1838465915978985962