"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (6 Viewers)

[SaparotRob]

He might. Inside that weird 1984-like Russkiy Mir, it would probably be spun as Czar Vladolph heroically taking on NATOnazis and that puppet of a clown who controls ruZZian lands just to the west.
If he doesn't fall out a window first.

 

[GTX]

 

[Admiral Beez]

Are these Russian or Ukrainian troops shown in these trenches with mud filled boots? I can't see the AFU deploying their troops thusly unless desperate. I like to think that the Russians are ill-equipped and freezing in their trenches whilst the Ukrainians are well-equipped and drier/warmer (get them waterproof boots!) in their forward positions.

 

[SaparotRob]

Or cut off for while?

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Russians may be preparing to retreat from southern Ukraine

The occupiers are already setting up firing positions 15-20km inland.Nataliya Humenyuk, head of the press centre of the Guard and Defence Forces of Operational Command South, said this on the Espresso TV channel. She said … The Russians already understand the failure of their military strategy.

en.socportal.info

Hard to believe. But initially it was also hard to believe that Russians where preparing to retreat from Kherson

It's not so hard to believe when we remember the Russians now have been roundly defeated twice in the last three months, with the one in Kharkiv a rout. Building reserve lines makes some sense ... not that I think it'll help Ivan that much, given the poor quality of Russian troops.

 

[SaparotRob]

And an even lower quality officer corps.

 

[manta22]

I still think that somewhere, lurking in the shadows, is a Claus von Stauffenburg. Let's hope he gets it right this time.

 

[Glider]

It might have been something he ate, or maybe looking at the Sunset out of his bedroom window

MSN

www.msn.com

 

[manta22]

It might have been something he ate, or maybe looking at the Sunset out of his bedroom window

MSN

www.msn.com

I remember hearing a radio satire of "Hamlet" on the radio (AFN?) decades ago. In the real story, Hamlet's Father is killed by pouring poison (Henbane) in his ear. In the satire, the ghost of the father is asked how he died. He replies "They poured something in my ear." He is asked "What was it?" The reply "Bullets!"

Maybe something similar happened to Foreign Minister.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Russian missile accuracy is so bad they can't reliably hit a vehicle, can't hit a building, can't hit a city, and now can't even hit a country. Putin has done more damage to Russia's image as a world- class military power than anyone.

He is burning up his cruise missiles and Iskanders for what? Decentralizing the Ukrainian infrastructure? 1300 cruise missiles fired and they have barely killed 1000 Ukrainians. And the lights are back on in a few hours to days.



All Putin is doing is gifting Western Air Defenses to Ukraine much faster. Meanwhile, Putin will likely never have the capital to replace any of the missile systems wasted in Ukraine.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Meanwhile….the Russians don't know how to use whatever advanced kit they have.

Russia’s High-Tech Artillery System Was Supposed To Win The War In Ukraine. But Troops Didn’t Know How To Use It.

A sophisticated artillery fire-control system is useless if the troops don’t know how to operate it. Sure, they might fire off a lot of shells. Just don’t count on them hitting the right things—and certainly not quickly.

www.forbes.com

Paywall free version: archive.ph

 

[CAC Woomera]

I'm not too sure if this has been posted here already but a friend recently sent me this while discussing Russia in the Ukraine War and the current status of their arms. It's a very interesting interview you guys might find interesting. Russian POW talks about experiences

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I'm not too sure if this has been posted here already but a friend recently sent me this while discussing Russia in the Ukraine War and the current status of their arms. It's a very interesting interview you guys might find interesting. Russian POW talks about experiences

Those boots (@8:10 in the vid) are a recipe for frostbite, as noted in the comments.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

From ISW:

The overall pace of operations along the frontline has slowed in recent days due to deteriorating weather conditions but is likely to increase starting in the next few weeks as temperatures drop and the ground freezes throughout the theater. Ukrainian and Russian reporting from critical frontline areas throughout eastern and southern Ukraine, including Svatove, Bakhmut, and Vuhledar, indicates that operations on both sides are currently bogged down by heavy rain and resulting heavy mud.[1] Temperatures are forecasted to drop throughout Ukraine over the next week, which will likely freeze the ground and expedite the pace of fighting as mobility increases for both sides. The temperature in areas in Ukraine's northeast, such as along the Svatove-Kreminna line, will dip to near-or-below-freezing daily highs between November 28 and December 4. It will likely take the ground some days of consistent freezing temperatures to solidify, which means that ground conditions are likely to be set to allow the pace of operations to increase throughout Ukraine over the course of the weekend of December 3-4 and into the following week. It is unclear if either side is actively planning or preparing to resume major offensive or counter-offensive operations at that time, but the meteorological factors that have been hindering such operations will begin lifting.

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

 

[manta22]

I'm not too sure if this has been posted here already but a friend recently sent me this while discussing Russia in the Ukraine War and the current status of their arms. It's a very interesting interview you guys might find interesting. Russian POW talks about experiences

Poor bastard....

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

KYIV, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The head of Ukraine's state-run nuclear energy firm said on Sunday there were signs that Russian forces might be preparing to leave the vast Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant which they seized in March soon after their invasion.

[...]

"In recent weeks we are effectively receiving information that signs have appeared that they are possibly preparing to leave the (plant)," Petro Kotin, head of Energoatom, said on national television.

"Firstly, there are a very large number of reports in Russian media that it would be worth vacating the (plant) and maybe worth handing control (of it) to the (International Atomic Energy Agency - IAEA)," he said, referring to the United Nations nuclear watchdog. "One gets the impression they're packing their bags and stealing everything they can."

[...]

Asked if it was too early to talk about Russian troops leaving the plant, Kotin said on television: "It's too early. We don't see this now, but they are preparing (to leave)."

Ukraine nuclear boss says he sees signs Russia may leave occupied plant

The head of Ukraine's state-run nuclear energy firm said on Sunday there were signs that Russian forces might be preparing to leave the vast Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant which they seized in March soon after their invasion.

www.reuters.com

This will be great news if it unfolds the way he's hoping.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Those boots (@8:10 in the vid) are a recipe for frostbite, as noted in the comments.

Nothing wrong with waterproof rubber boots in winter, provided you're wearing thick fleece and woollen kit underneath. Though marching in such a ridged tall boot may cause some discomfort. Here's my winter boot, essentially a farmer's Welly, but rated to -40'F/C. And my preferred sock.

Men's Arctic Ice Mid + Vibram Arctic Grip A.T.

Men's Arctic Ice Mid + Vibram Arctic Grip A.T., Muck Boot Company Canada

www.muckbootcompany.ca

Best Winter Socks in Canada – Reviews & Buying Guide

When winter arrives, do you find your feet are freezing, which makes you hesitant to spend time outdoors? In addition to proper footwear, you should also invest in socks that keep your toes toasty without leaving them feeling sweaty.

cansumer.ca

I hope the Ukrainians are thusly equipped. The Russian's OTOH can freeze.

 

[GTX]

Heavy snow to blanket Kyiv as power shortages and blackouts continue

As Russia targets Ukraine's energy grid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges people to save power with freezing temperatures and heavy snow forecast this week.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

As Ukraine marks Holodomor anniversary, there is an exodus from Kherson after Russian shelling

A line of vehicles stretching for about a kilometre is seen leaving from Kherson, with more fleeing by train, as Ukrainians mark the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor famine.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Invading Georgia gave Putin a rush of confidence to invade Ukraine. Now Georgians are dealing with his escapees

In 2008, Moscow sent its military into Georgia to back separatists in two regions. Some analysts say the West's weak response to the invasion emboldened Vladimir Putin to eventually invade Ukraine.

www.abc.net.au