"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (5 Viewers)
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700K to 750K is the realistic estimate of all defence forces that include the Army (ZSU), National Guard, Territorial Defence, national police units involved in military operations, etc.Me too, 700,000.
Zelenskyy: 700,000 soldiers are defending Ukraine today - Support Ukraine Army
IRYNA BALACHUK - SATURDAY, 21 MAY 2022, 11:12 AM President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that today Ukraine is being defended in the war by 700,000 military personnel. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview for Ukrainian journalists Quote from the president: ...army.com.ua
With Russia having lost >60k troops, my thinking is Ukraine has moved to number three.
Confirmed.
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In other words, just about all the age appropriate able bodied men remaining in country, and a significant portion of the women?
RogerdeLluria
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RogerdeLluria
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buffnut453
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While I'm gleefully cheering on every Ukrainian advance, I need to remind myself that Russia isn't withdrawing everywhere. In some places, Russian forces are still trying to advance....and it's costing Ukraine dearly.
This article provides some pretty brave reporting, IMHO. The old lady's description of life in her apartment is heartbreaking. She shouldn't have to deal with all this.
www.bbc.com
This article provides some pretty brave reporting, IMHO. The old lady's description of life in her apartment is heartbreaking. She shouldn't have to deal with all this.
Ukraine war: Putin's annexation will fail, say Ukrainians at eastern front
Ukrainian forces on the eastern front in Bakhmut say they will fight for every last inch of soil.
www.bbc.com
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
"For the first and last time": Ukrainian State Border Guards address conscripted Russians
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, 2 OCTOBER 2022, 10:46 Ukrainian border guards have appealed to enlisted Russians, urging them not to enter Ukraine. Source: Press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Details: "For the first and last time," the message immediately emphasises.
"For the first and last time": Ukrainian State Border Guards address conscripted Russians
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - SUNDAY, 2 OCTOBER 2022, 10:46 Ukrainian border guards have appealed to enlisted Russians, urging them not to enter Ukraine. Source: Press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Details: "For the first and last time," the message immediately emphasises.www.yahoo.com
Powerful words…
"During the seven months of this war, you should have understood that we will not give up a single metre of our land. Sixty thousand of your compatriots are successfully fertilising Ukrainian black soil. No matter how much more cannon fodder comes to Ukraine, it won't change anything."
Escuadrilla Azul
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And powerful acts.
Beside been an humanitarian measire it could be regarded as a brilliant psyop aimed at the russian homefront:
Beside been an humanitarian measire it could be regarded as a brilliant psyop aimed at the russian homefront:
k2keller
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How about seeing if they can get some Israeli conversion kits to bring the M60s up to the Sabra standard. It fires NATO standard 120mm ammunition. SabraThoughts on the M60 to Ukraine?
Idea: Why Not Send Old U.S. M60 Tanks to Ukraine?
There are many who are calling for the U.S. to send tank to help Ukraine fight Russia. One possible model is the old M60 tank.www.19fortyfive.com
American Tanks For Ukraine Are 'Absolutely On The Table'
There is already speculation about the possibility of U.S.-made M1 Abrams tanks heading to Ukraine, but there are other potential options.www.thedrive.com
So, what changes now?
U.S. Law On Lend-Lease For Ukraine Comes Into Force
On Saturday, October 1, the law of the United States of America on lend-lease for Ukraine entered into force. Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslamenafn.com
Thumpalumpacus
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While I'm gleefully cheering on every Ukrainian advance, I need to remind myself that Russia isn't withdrawing everywhere. In some places, Russian forces are still trying to advance....and it's costing Ukraine dearly.
This article provides some pretty brave reporting, IMHO. The old lady's description of life in her apartment is heartbreaking. She shouldn't have to deal with all this.
Ukraine war: Putin's annexation will fail, say Ukrainians at eastern front
Ukrainian forces on the eastern front in Bakhmut say they will fight for every last inch of soil.
I heard this report on the radio this morning on the way to work. The audio bespoke a full-blown battle -- shells hitting every ten or so seconds, small-arms chatter regularly punctuating the interview.
For all our happiness over the recent Ukrainian successes, this war has a long way to go, sadly.
Glider
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True. I have noticed that a lot of the Ukraine soldiers are getting equipped with far more sophisticated weapons than the basic AK47 issued to Russian troops. The general quality of the equipment is clearly improving
RogerdeLluria
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There are unconfirmed rumors of Russians collapsing somewhere near Kherson and Ukrainians advancing from north.
Will need to pay attention to this.
Edit: Some advances seem to be confirmed
Will need to pay attention to this.
Edit: Some advances seem to be confirmed
Thumpalumpacus
Major
That has indeed been posted here, but as you say, it's worth reposting. These guys have stepped out of civilian life and into seven-league boots, and showing themselves to be marching mofos.
We hear "Slava Ukrainia" a lot, but we need to stop and remember that Ukraine's glory is being bought by the sacrifices of people who put down the plough to take up the sword. Mucho respect and honor to these men and women staring down a superpower without flinching.
RogerdeLluria
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Ukrainians seem to be advancing in north too. Guess they want to liberate everything before the Duma ratifies annexation 
Glider
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They are going to need a lot of phones.
fubar57
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buffnut453
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Ukrainians seem to be advancing in north too. Guess they want to liberate everything before the Duma ratifies annexation
Yep…it seems pretty clear that Ukraine's OODA loop is operating at a much faster rate than Russia's. Ukraine.s advances create salients which, if Russia was able to respond dynamically, could be cut off. Instead, Russia's inability to respond quickly enough means that forward Russian positions become, themselves, salients that Ukraine can encircle and cut off.
I hope and pray for Ukraine's continued success. Every encirclement successfully completed by Ukraine not only liberates territory, it also traps Russian men and materiel, further diminishing Russia's military capability.
