Glider
Captain
True but by now the Russian troops are currently pretty static and at a guess, most of what could usefully be used has probably already been stolen. There may not be that much left to 'aquire'
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Admiral Beez
Major
Interestingly, during the Second World War, Germans would take the winter boots off of dead Russians. In 1941-45 the Russians understood winter kit, whilst the invaders, expecting a short war did not. Seems the roles have reversed.
I suppose the regional winters are different, but I wonder if the Finns could teach the Ukrainians anything about winter fighting? Of course when this war is over, it will be the Ukrainians that will teach everyone else on how to fight and defeat the Russians.
Admiral Beez
Major
Damn, these guys are screwed. It reminds me of stories of Russians troops heading to the front lines in 1914-1917 with nothing but farm tools.
By December, 1914, the Russian Army had 6,553,000 men. However, they only had 4,652,000 rifles. "Untrained troops were ordered into battle without adequate arms or ammunition. And because the Russian Army had about one surgeon for every 10,000 men, many wounded of its soldiers died from wounds that would have been treated on the Western Front. With medical staff spread out across a 500 mile front, the likelihood of any Russian soldier receiving any medical treatment was close to zero". (12) Russia and the First World War
Good point above about combat medics. I expect the Russians today, and especially the separatists are short on those in Ukraine.
Jabberwocky
Staff Sergeant
Advance eastwards from the southern fringes of the Oskil river seems to be picking up speed. Russian aligned sources reporting Ukrainian forces now in control of Ridkodub and Nove and actively pushing east and north. Ukrainian forces also making gains into Lyman. Fighting is heavy and both sides are committing reinforcements. Some Russian sources expect Nove to be recaptured today.
The AFU advances, if they manage to be held, almost put Lyman into a pocket. If the Ukranians advance a couple more km eastward, then getting out of Lyman is going to get real difficult, real fast. Retreat gets channeled into a pair of very narrow roads going east, as the front is immediately to the south and there is a river to the north forming a natural bottleneck only 2 or 3 km wide.
I'd expect a withdrawal eastwards from Lyman in short order, perhaps using the Zherebets river as the next logical anchor for a defensive line. I'm not a military expert, but potentially Ukraine advances another 5-10km East and North in the next day or two - although clearing the pocket (if one is created) could take some time.
The AFU advances, if they manage to be held, almost put Lyman into a pocket. If the Ukranians advance a couple more km eastward, then getting out of Lyman is going to get real difficult, real fast. Retreat gets channeled into a pair of very narrow roads going east, as the front is immediately to the south and there is a river to the north forming a natural bottleneck only 2 or 3 km wide.
I'd expect a withdrawal eastwards from Lyman in short order, perhaps using the Zherebets river as the next logical anchor for a defensive line. I'm not a military expert, but potentially Ukraine advances another 5-10km East and North in the next day or two - although clearing the pocket (if one is created) could take some time.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I did not say you owed a reply. I pointed out your elision because it seems to ignore some inconvenient facts. But hey, we'd all like the Russian to mount shoestring ops.
Yeah, it won't be effective. Didn't work for the Germans in 1941 either.
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hawkeye2an
Staff Sergeant
Love Roger's early music, his politics have cost him a lot. Some of his later output is unlistenable because of it. Some musicians have such a huge platform they can't ignore.
Roger Waters concerts canceled in Poland – DW – 09/25/2022
Roger Waters' concerts in Poland have been canceled after he commented on the war in Ukraine. Krakow City Council has said it will discuss declaring the Pink Floyd musician "persona non grata."www.dw.com
hawkeye2an
Staff Sergeant
US, partners meeting on Sept. 28 on industrial strategies for arming Ukraine - Breaking Defense
The meeting “will include a call for production support for things like gun barrels, ball bearings, and steel casings,” as well as obsolescent parts and microchips, a senior defense official said.
i think reality of ru army is even more screwed - i don't think they have any program of training combat medics at all and medical training of soldiers (first aid) is none as well, which perfectly corresponding to first aid kits condition they are issuing - lucky ones have kits but all are older than 30 years - manufactured during bright times of SU existence
Admiral Beez
Major
Supporting your troops with proper clothing, medical care and food should be top of mind.
Glider
Captain
You have to doff your hat to the second video, it takes a special kind of person to do what she does. Her and the countless others in a similar situation.
Total respect
Total respect
Seriously cool
www.smithsonianmag.com
A Ukrainian Teenager Invents a Drone That Can Detect Land Mines
Seventeen-year-old Igor Klymenko worked on his invention while sheltering in a basement from Russian attacks
RogerdeLluria
Staff Sergeant
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Been out for some days, catching up thanks to all your posts 
I think this has not been posted, apologies if its repeated.
edition.cnn.com
I think this has not been posted, apologies if its repeated.
Putin can call up all the troops he wants, but Russia can't train or support them | CNN
Vladimir Putin can call up all the troops he wants, but Russia has no way of getting those new troops the training and weapons they need to fight in Ukraine any time soon.
buffnut453
Captain
Vladimir Putin grants full Russian citizenship to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden
My question is....when will Snowden receive his call-up papers. Please, oh PLEASE, let it be very, VERY SOON!!!!!
RogerdeLluria
Staff Sergeant
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Re: winter clothing
"For his part, Zaluzhny is girding for a long and bloody slog. "Knowing what I know firsthand about the Russians, our victory will not be final," he told TIME. "Our victory will be an opportunity to take a breath and prepare for the next war."
time.com
Inside the Ukrainian Counterstrike That Turned the Tide of the War
It now seems possible that General Valeriy Zaluzhny's army could achieve victory
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Great stuff!"For his part, Zaluzhny is girding for a long and bloody slog. "Knowing what I know firsthand about the Russians, our victory will not be final," he told TIME. "Our victory will be an opportunity to take a breath and prepare for the next war."
Inside the Ukrainian Counterstrike That Turned the Tide of the War
It now seems possible that General Valeriy Zaluzhny's army could achieve victory
Ukraine says two more mass burial sites have been found in Izium after it was recaptured from Russian forces
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says two more mass burial sites have been discovered in the same town where authorities uncovered a large burial site next to a cemetery earlier this month, following a months-long Russian occupation.
www.abc.net.au
European leaders divided on giving asylum to fleeing Russians
As thousands look to leave Russia following Vladimir Putin's troop mobilisation, European nations are divided on whether to welcome those fleeing the draft.
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Police open fire during protests against Putin conscription drive in Russia's Dagestan
Despite its small population, more troops from Dagestan have reportedly died fighting in Ukraine than from anywhere else in Russia.
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