re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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He knows. He's just trolling.

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Nah, he lies. Like the time he was all, "I know a guy who married a Ukrainian..." When I mentioned his first name and that he was all, "Mever ever saw any sign of Nazis in Ukraine and Slava Ukraine." Stout STFU.

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Hey guys just curious about how much money do you all think we send to Ukraine as relief from Hurricane Idalia?

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tree fiddy trillion in BRICS currency

Ukrainian Counteroffensive Pierces Main Russian Defensive Line in Southeast(WSJ)

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Describing the advance, the Ukrainian officer held up three fingers representing lines of attack through entrenched Russian positions on the western flank of Verbove, an agricultural village of some 1,000 residents before the war. The significance of the advance is that it marks the first time Ukraine has penetrated the main Russian defensive line, an extensive system of minefields, trenches and antitank obstacles covered by artillery.

Ukrainian forces are now working to expand the cracks in the line to create a hole large enough for Western-provided armored vehicles to push through with sufficient logistical support.

“It’s like inflating a ball,” the officer said.

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Ukrainian advances in recent days have led to cautious optimism among Western intelligence services that Ukraine can retake the occupied city of Tokmak, a logistical hub for Russia, according to senior Western intelligence officials.

To be sure, there are still serious obstacles to turning the current penetration into a full-fledged breach. Russia is targeting Ukrainian troops there with heavy artillery fire directed by aerial drones, and there is no sign of a collapse in Russian lines. Russia appears to be sending reinforcements, including paratroopers, to help hold their positions.

Any breakthrough would be a major boost for Ukraine’s three-month-old counteroffensive, which has turned into a grinding, field-by-field advance rather than the lightning operation that Kyiv and its allies had envisaged.

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The advance is facing fierce resistance. The Ukrainian officer said the Russians were so well dug in that his men found carpets and pictures hung on the walls of dugouts that they captured. They are facing elite Russian forces, including the 7th Guards Air Assault Division.

Russia is targeting Ukrainian troops and vehicles using heavy artillery fire guided by aerial drones and explosive drones directed from the ground by pilots wearing video goggles. In some places, there are so many drones flying that the Ukrainians call the phenomenon “Boryspil,” after the country’s main international airport in Kyiv.

U.S.-supplied cluster bombs are having a significant impact, soldiers said. Ukrainians on the offensive are using the munitions—which release dozens of smaller bomblets and can cause devastation over a broader area than ordinary artillery shells—to target Russian troops running across open ground, either to flee or to provide reinforcements.

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My question is where does the 82nd go from here? Would they try to push north of the town and collapse Russians positions to the north of the Russian fortified line in that area, dramatically widening the salient, or would they try to skirt the town to the south and push further south? I'm thinking that it's the former.

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I think Ukraine at this point flows wherever they find a weakness. It’s a terrible way to conduct on field operations, but simply Ukraine can’t end this offensive banging its head against a Russian wall and needs to somewhat avoid risk.

Ukraine wants to retake all of their territory. Ukraine can’t accomplish that in 2023. Ukraine needs continued robust support from the West to continue offensive operations in 2024 and achieve its ultimate goal. That support is best ensured by retaking land wherever they can and avoiding any major losses of men and equipment to conclude this offensive.

Honestly this entire conflict is so damn depressing. USA and Russia should be Alliies. I have a ton of Russian friends and they are all great people. Same with Iran tbh. It’s almost like politicians are the ones friggin up this whole situation

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Honestly this entire conflict is so damn depressing. USA and Russia should be Alliies. I have a ton of Russian friends and they are all great people. Same with Iran tbh. It’s almost like politicians are the ones friggin up this whole situation

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I mean, yes, the whole world should be at peace. Nations should resolve their differences peacefully, instead of invading their neighbors.

But the problem with blaming only "the politicians" is that Putin enjoys massive public support in Russia. Most of the Russian public supports the war, because they long for the old days of Russian empire. Blaming only Putin and leaving the Russian public out of the equation won't work.

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Honestly this entire conflict is so damn depressing. USA and Russia should be Alliies. I have a ton of Russian friends and they are all great people. Same with Iran tbh. It’s almost like politicians are the ones friggin up this whole situation

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I only know two Russians, an old couple who runs a local store and they're two of the nicest people I have ever met. The only recent president who didn't treat the Russians like shite was impeached for "Russian collusion". It could be an incredible alliance for numerous reasons but politicians and decades of brainwashing have led us to hot takes like these (which are shared by a majority of participants in this thread)




We have no problem being allies with Germany and Japan...but Russia is the devil. Not denying stuff happened in the past but continuously stoking this resentment is beyond pointless and is of no benefit to Americans.

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We have no problem being allies with Germany and Japan...but Russia is the devil.

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Did Germany and Japan “capture” nations post WWII?
Did Germany or Japan oppose the United Nations in Korea and kill Americans?
Did Germany or Japan threaten send their military into foreign nations to subdue them after WWII?
Did Germany or Japan arm themselves to the teeth and build a nuclear Arsenal and aim it at the US?

There are plenty of Reasons to hate Russia and Russia is proving that in Ukraine.

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Our sticking our noses in the business of Ukraine in 2014 didn't help either.

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So if Mexico ousts their president and we don't like the new guy b/c he's too friendly w/Putin and Xi we are justified in invading and occupying Baja California, Sonora, and Chihuahua?

Hell yes, all of Mexico, they have resources (kind of a joke).