Ukraine (21 Viewers)

[Optimus Prime]

The other half of the country needs to get their head out their arses. Just feels like they'd rather destroy the country than admit they are/were wrong.

There’s admitting you were wrong (which is hard enough for many)

Then there’s admitting you were wrong after people told, begged, warned and screamed about how wrong it would be and how wrong it would go

In that situation a lot of people would absolutely triple down and go down with the ship

 

[BooBirdSaint]

It’s absolutely relevant. You can't have peace without an agreement. And parties to an agreement don't usually agree to something if they don't think it will be somewhat sustainable.

The fighting won't stop until one of 3 things happens. Ukraine capitulates, Russia withdraws, or both agree to terms of a peace deal that is sustainable. We aren't anywhere near any of those 3 things, so the fighting isn't stopping soon.

Since there is no trust at all, and certainly Poots has done absolutely nothing to earn any trust or goodwill to this point, Zelensky has zero incentive to sit down with Poots.

Try maybe, but its clearly a waste of time until Russia shows they're a willing partner.

No, you don't waste time trying until the aggressor shows they're willing to compromise. Poots isn't willing to compromise at this point.

Appeasement rarely works. Ukraine should stand their ground and not let Russia just run over them. And they've done that for the most part so far.

All valid considerations. However, it's clear a deal that ends the killing and establishes peace is the only outcome that the US is going to support. As I've indicated, ultimately, Ukraine is free to continue on with whatever course they feel is in their best interests. However, indications are the Ukranians are willing to start the peace process. I certainly respect the Ukrainians position and that of everyone here and all I can be is hopeful that peace will be much better than more years of death.

 

[efil4stnias]

In offensive actions, a military needs a 3 to 1 advantage. Russia does not have a 3 to 1 advantage. They have lost close to 1,000,000 men to date, over 15,000 mechanized pieces (tanks, ifv, artillery systems) they are using mules to ferry ammo along areas of the front. Civilian vehicles to transport troops.

Ukraine will produce 2.5mm drones in 2025.

3 years have passed since "Kyiv in 3 days".

If Russia was going to win, they would have done so by now. They can't win and short of lobbing nuclear bombs, they are a hollow shell. They attract soldiers with promises of $$$. Have you seen some of the POWs? In their 50s or 60s. And finding out commanders simply steal their pay.

Ukraine is fighting for its very existence. Russians are fighting for money or bs lies (and they know its a lie). You can't win when you field a mercenary military.

Ukraine isn't simply going to roll over for Russia and it won't for Trump.

Keep FA and they will FO.

Today Ukraine signed an expansion agriculture trade agreement with China.

EU is positioning themselves as well.

We keep pressing Ukraine to make all the concessions and none of Russia? We are aligning ourselves and could very well be on the outside looking in when this is over.

 

[efil4stnias]

Maxar is a private company- remember that. Being blackmailed by US Administration.

US satellite company Maxar reportedly cuts off Ukraine’s access to imagery

Maxar restricted use in response to U.S. “administrative” request, Ukrainian defense publication Militarnyi reported.

www.politico.eu

But further than that, this is a clear and present danger to our relationships with allies. Dont do exactly as we say, we will simply halt all types of aid to you.

( this on the heels of US stopping intel and HIMARS coordination to strike targets deep behind enemy lines ).

 

[efil4stnias]

Modern warfare is changing at break-neck speed.

UAF developed drone carrying sea drones that go undetected into enemy territory, launch the FPV drones that then seek out high-value targets.

this didnt exist just 5 years ago. And if it did, it was mired in testing, re-testing and refinement.

This is in use, today, by Ukraine.

 

[DCSaints_Fan]

In offensive actions, a military needs a 3 to 1 advantage. Russia does not have a 3 to 1 advantage. They have lost close to 1,000,000 men to date, over 15,000 mechanized pieces (tanks, ifv, artillery systems) they are using mules to ferry ammo along areas of the front. Civilian vehicles to transport troops.

Ukraine will produce 2.5mm drones in 2025.

3 years have passed since "Kyiv in 3 days".

If Russia was going to win, they would have done so by now. They can't win and short of lobbing nuclear bombs, they are a hollow shell. They attract soldiers with promises of $$$. Have you seen some of the POWs? In their 50s or 60s. And finding out commanders simply steal their pay.

Ukraine is fighting for its very existence. Russians are fighting for money or bs lies (and they know its a lie). You can't win when you field a mercenary military.

Ukraine isn't simply going to roll over for Russia and it won't for Trump.

Keep FA and they will FO.

Today Ukraine signed an expansion agriculture trade agreement with China.

EU is positioning themselves as well.

We keep pressing Ukraine to make all the concessions and none of Russia? We are aligning ourselves and could very well be on the outside looking in when this is over.

The 3:1 advantage for attacker is a rough guideline, it varies quite a bit by era (some eras favored defense, some not so much), and assumes factors such as firepower, mobility, tactics, logistics, intelligence, troop quality/motivation etc. are roughly equal, which they rarely are.

Case in point, 1991 Gulf War. The Iraqi army substantially outnumbered the coalition and were on the defense after having had months to dig in. Didn't really help them.

Casualties are high on both sides, however even being fairly generous at a 2:1 Ukrainian advantage there, Russia should be able to absorb alot more than Ukraine. And even if Ukraine did have the manpower to field a larger army, they would have a hard time equipping/supplying/paying them. They are very close to total economic mobilization.

 

[efil4stnias]

 

[efil4stnias]

The 3:1 advantage for attacker is a rough guideline, it varies quite a bit by era (some eras favored defense, some not so much), and assumes factors such as firepower, mobility, tactics, logistics, intelligence, troop quality/motivation etc. are roughly equal, which they rarely are.

Case in point, 1991 Gulf War. The Iraqi army substantially outnumbered the coalition and were on the defense after having had months to dig in. Didn't really help them.

Casualties are high on both sides, however even being fairly generous at a 2:1 Ukrainian advantage there, Russia should be able to absorb alot more than Ukraine. And even if Ukraine did have the manpower to field a larger army, they would have a hard time equipping/supplying/paying them. They are very close to total economic mobilization.

ill post this here. been a while since we posted footage.

As i stated previously, UAF is on track to produce 2,500,000 drones in 2025. Russia doesnt have 2,500,000 soldiers.





this is a 25 unit attack on Chasiv Yar- 16 were destroyed - by drones and artillery along with troops.



Casualties are remarkably higher on Russian side than UAF side- primarily due to field medicine/evac rates. Russians are left to die in place. No medivac, unless a group finds a unicycle cot to transport the injured out.



This is everywhere along the battlefront.

to combat the UAF drone superiority, Russians have come up with this- only 27kg. ( 60 lbs )



Guess the guy who draws the short straw gets no body armor, weapon or ruck sack. He will last long.




As to Iraq - Iraqis had outdated aircraft, unskilled fighters in obsolete, rusting and garbage Russian tanks. We had full air superiority and Apache gun ships that could reduce a tank battalion to scrap metal from 8km away in 2 minutes. We were vastly superior to Iraq when it came to hardware and tactics.

There is no comparison to be had here. As you stated above troop quality/motivation is VASTLY on Ukrainian side than Russia. There is zero debate to be had on that.


oh and i was wrong on my 15,000~ tanks/ifv/artillery number- its closer to 54,000.

 

[efil4stnias]

^^^^ i guess a few links simply wont post here.

 

[Sailorsaint]

I wonder what the results will be after long term, very close, exposure to EW equipment (right above the head) will have on the soldier wearing that? But, I don't guess they really care.

 

[efil4stnias]

I wonder what the results will be after long term, very close, exposure to EW equipment (right above the head) will have on the soldier wearing that? But, I don't guess they really care.

LOL yeeeeeeeeeah Russia has never been overly concerned with soldiers "health"

 

[efil4stnias]

 

[efil4stnias]

 

[efil4stnias]

I so hope this is never verified

A Suspicious Pattern Alarming the Ukrainian Military

A Ukrainian military source believes that Russia’s long-range strikes are aimed using satellite imagery provided by U.S. companies.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[superchuck500]

I so hope this is never verified

A Suspicious Pattern Alarming the Ukrainian Military

A Ukrainian military source believes that Russia’s long-range strikes are aimed using satellite imagery provided by U.S. companies.

www.theatlantic.com

What would be the reason to doubt it?