"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (17 Viewers)

[GTX]

I love listening to Anne Applebaum:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXONbhgrIo8

 

[SaparotRob]

"...cyber specialists of the HUR, with the support of the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance organization and the BO Team group, attacked the network and server infrastructure of Gaskar Integration, which is one of the largest suppliers of drones to the Russian army."

HUR and volunteers paralyze the work of one of the largest drone manufacturers in Russia – source

The hackers received full technical documentation on the production of drones, which they passed on to the Defense Forces, the interlocutor told LIGA.net

news.liga.net

Locking all the doors is priceless.

 

[SaparotRob]

I wonder what the actual Russian gains are this year. There is always a lot of press when Ukraine loses an area but regularly we see small articles on Ukraine making gains in captured territory.

There's a YouTube channel called Ukraine War Map. He shows updated graphs of territory gains and losses in each episode.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Is a 42 years old machine precise enough?

I guess is more worth than nothing but is good enough?

They produced fine arty barrels in WWII 85 years ago. I'm sure an old machine can still cut the mustard -- er, steel.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

What I find interesting, is Russia rejected the ultimatum.

People are saying 50 days is "too long", but do they think Russia would have reacted differently to 10 days or 30 days?
Of course Putin wouldn't.

What I am curious about, though, is why 50 days. What's going on in the background that requires such a specific amount of time?

Last week Putin told Trump that he figured his troops could wrap things up in 60 days.

 

[GrauGeist]

Last week Putin told Trump that he figured his troops could wrap things up in 60 days.

Putin also Trump that he wasn't going to stop, so:

https://www.axios.com/2025/07/14/trump-ukraine-weapons-missiles-russia

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Putin also Trump that he wasn't going to stop, so:

https://www.axios.com/2025/07/14/trump-ukraine-weapons-missiles-russia

Linked article is paywalled. But if the guy you're trying to get into a peace deal says he "isn't going to stop", giving him fifty days to do so looks a little shitwit. Never telegraph your move when it's that weak.

 

[MiTasol]

Trump is still protecting Putin

Ukraine updates: Trump says Kyiv shouldn't target Moscow – DW – 07/16/2025

Donald Trump says the US is "not looking" to supply Ukraine with weapons to reach deeper into Russia. Meanwhile, the EU has failed to reach an agreement on an 18th round of sanctions against Moscow. DW has more.

www.dw.com

and axios article paywall free.

https://archive.md/g1N0S

 

[Lucky13]

One does wonder if SAAB's RBS 15 would be useful for the Ukrainians....

 

[GTX]

No Long-Range Missiles For Ukraine: Trump

Ukraine Situation Report: The U.S. will not give Kyiv new advanced long-range weapons to attack Russia as hopes of a peace deal disintegrate.

www.twz.com

 

[GTX]

Ukraine uses airborne sensors in night drone hunts

As Russia continues to launch massive waves of Shahed long-range one-way attack drones across Ukraine, the country’s armed forces are turning to innovative tactics to defend its airspace, particularly at night and in poor weather conditions. Ukrainian officials say the use of helicopters...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Looking at the Russian use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, including with interviews with troops attacked:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDWk_wjue94

 

[GTX]

One does wonder if SAAB's RBS 15 would be useful for the Ukrainians....

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I have seen some mentions of them already being supplied - see here for example:


View: https://christianbaghai.medium.com/swedish-rbs-15-a-beacon-of-hope-in-the-black-sea-ukraines-game-changer-against-russian-naval-78d9672f0136

That said, I have not seen any confirmations and don't believe it has actually been supplied.

As to usefulness, I am sure it would find a use though, especially if the long ranger (300+ km) RBS 15 Mk. IV Gungnir was supplied.

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LmYNpREj2o

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWg2M-W_45c

 

[GTX]

Russian bombardment targets Zelenskyy's hometown, injuring at least 15 people

Russia has pounded four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people in an attack that mostly targeted energy infrastructure, officials said.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Ukraine gets first Patria 6×6 armored vehicles from Latvia

Latvia has delivered a new batch of six-wheeled Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine’s Defense Forces as part of its ongoing military assistance to bolster Kyiv’s fight against Russian aggression, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday. The handover ceremony took place in...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

U.S. Senate Weighs Sanctions Bill As Russia Stalls Peace Talks

As Russia delays peace negotiations with Ukraine, U.S. elected officials in Congress are considering a new sanctions bill to force Russia to end its war.

www.forbes.com

 

[GTX]

Exclusive: Russia develops new assault tank armed with 152mm howitzer to maximize firepower against fortified targets

Russia develops new assault tank armed with 152mm howitzer to maximize firepower against fortified targets

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[GTX]

How Europe found a workaround to get Trump to help Ukraine

With a heavy dose of Realpolitik, Germany and other European countries got the U.S. administration to aid Ukraine without directly confronting Putin.

www.politico.eu