|
NOTE: When providing a source, please provide a very brief summary on what it's about and what purpose it adds to the discussion. The supporting statement should clearly explain why the subject is relevant and needs to be discussed. Please follow this rule especially for tweets.
Your supporting statement should always come BEFORE you provide the source. |
United States44449 Posts
I've been enjoying more translated Russian state news broadcasts since Kursk. In this one they express a refusal to attend any kind of ceasefire negotiations because according to Putin there can be no negotiations with a country that invaded them and currently occupies their land. Instead they're planning to retaliate against the invaders.
For the last few weeks Russian state media has made an awful lot of sense and I'm all about that. They're opposed to invasions, opposed to negotiating with people who invade their lands, very enthusiastic about internationally recognized borders, very concerned with displaced refugees, etc.
|
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment.
|
Northern Ireland27478 Posts
On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment.
Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development?
|
On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development?
zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book.
|
Northern Ireland27478 Posts
On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book.
Aye I mean I am aware of his ‘show me on the doll where NATO hurt you’ approach to geopolitics.
Hey, I don’t really get it, but there’s a lot of things on this Earth I don’t get
|
On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development?
Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread.
On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book.
Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess
|
But you are a fan of invading your neighbour country in a blatant landgrab.
|
United States44449 Posts
On August 26 2024 19:38 zeo wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread. Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess
They held elections after the Revolution of Dignity.
|
On August 26 2024 19:04 WombaT wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Aye I mean I am aware of his ‘show me on the doll where NATO hurt you’ approach to geopolitics. Hey, I don’t really get it, but there’s a lot of things on this Earth I don’t get
russia isn't fighting nato, they fight ukraine, so it makes no sense. Nato only supports ukraine, but only partially, because nukes scary.
|
Northern Ireland27478 Posts
On August 26 2024 19:38 zeo wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread. Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess
You’re full of shit some might say. But I guess you’re used to that charge given it’s been so levied accurately so frequently. Guilty as charged I guess *shrug*
|
On August 26 2024 20:03 KwarK wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 19:38 zeo wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread. On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess They held elections after the Revolution of Dignity.
Elections held after an unconstitutional and violent change of power by the people that banned the largest political parties in the country, persecuted large swaths of people opposed to them and banned all media that didnt comply is supposed to be an argument for what exactly in this context?
|
On August 26 2024 21:09 zeo wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 20:03 KwarK wrote:On August 26 2024 19:38 zeo wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread. On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess They held elections after the Revolution of Dignity. Elections held after an unconstitutional and violent change of power by the people that banned the largest political parties in the country, persecuted large swaths of people opposed to them and banned all media that didnt comply is supposed to be an argument for what exactly in this context?
Be real, you dont care a bit about democracy. If you did, you'd never support Russia's fascist regime. Perhaps you should get over the fact your shithole country wasnt allowed to genocide their neighbours already and become a better person.
|
On August 26 2024 21:09 zeo wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 20:03 KwarK wrote:On August 26 2024 19:38 zeo wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread. On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess They held elections after the Revolution of Dignity. Elections held after an unconstitutional and violent change of power by the people that banned the largest political parties in the country, persecuted large swaths of people opposed to them and banned all media that didnt comply is supposed to be an argument for what exactly in this context?
On the previous page you were linking the results of those elections in support of your previous points, can you explain why these elections are valid for one purpose and invalid for another? Shouldn't they all be disregarded according to your logic?
|
Northern Ireland27478 Posts
On August 26 2024 21:09 zeo wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 20:03 KwarK wrote:On August 26 2024 19:38 zeo wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread. On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess They held elections after the Revolution of Dignity. Elections held after an unconstitutional and violent change of power by the people that banned the largest political parties in the country, persecuted large swaths of people opposed to them and banned all media that didnt comply is supposed to be an argument for what exactly in this context?
lol, lmao
Why even bother? You’re not some interesting counterpoint to elicit interesting discussion, Putin couldn’t puppet you better than if he was fist deep up your arse
Have you encountered anyone here who’s even given one inkling of changing their view?
Maybe if we were all birds, and hey whatever regurgitated slop is a meal we’re used to, vomit tastes a lot better if you have a beak
|
On August 26 2024 20:52 WombaT wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 19:38 zeo wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread. On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess You’re full of shit some might say. But I guess you’re used to that charge given it’s been so levied accurately so frequently. Guilty as charged I guess *shrug*
Some might say the world is flat. The Youtube experts told them so. You get used to the frequent charges when you tell them its not flat after a while. I dont really care if a random dog barks at me from behind a fence while Im walking down the street, why would I care about a flatearther brigade?
|
Northern Ireland27478 Posts
On August 26 2024 21:21 zeo wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 20:52 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 19:38 zeo wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? Seems very neutral, not even compared to some of the comments here. The part where the obvious is stated regarding the air defence systems could be interpreted as my own opinion, sure. If any of you saw the F16s or the many patriot systems that havent been destroyed intercepting missiles please post them in the thread. On August 26 2024 18:52 Simberto wrote:On August 26 2024 18:47 WombaT wrote:On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment. Why do you sound almost gleeful at this development? zeo has been cheering on Russia from the beginning. He is salty that Nato stopped Serbia from genociding their neighbours in the 90s, so everybody who fights against Nato is always the good guy in his book. Im not a fan of violent regime change that lead to civil wars. Guilty as charged I guess You’re full of shit some might say. But I guess you’re used to that charge given it’s been so levied accurately so frequently. Guilty as charged I guess *shrug* Some might say the world is flat. The Youtube experts told them so. You get used to the frequent charges when you tell them its not flat after a while. I dont really care if a random dog barks at me from behind a fence while Im walking down the street, why would I care about a flatearther brigade?
But nobody is saying the Earth is flat, or anything vaguely equivalent. Something known to be false for literally thousands of years, and a natural observation completely devolved from geopolitics.
You’re the one arguing the counter-intuitive here. Many Ukranians want to belong to Russia, that’s why they’re fighting tooth and nail to you know, not belong to Russia
I’d say you were a useful idiot for Russian purposes, but unfortunately you’re too much of an idiot to be useful.
|
On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
To me this looks a bit like a desperation move on the side of Russians. The attacks on the infrastructure are truly devastating during the heating season in the autumn/winter. Doing it in the middle of summer is much less effective and it gives Ukraine time to repair the damage before winter.
What I'm more worried about is Belarus amassing troops at the border "for exercise" which is straight from the Russian playbook. So far they've been pretty reluctant to join the conflict but I have no idea what's going through Lukashenko's mind right now. Is he secretly hoping that Ukraine will weaken Russia enough to strengthen his own position or is he now afraid that if Russia somehow falls he'll lose the backing he needs to stay in power?
|
On August 26 2024 21:55 Manit0u wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
To me this looks a bit like a desperation move on the side of Russians. The attacks on the infrastructure are truly devastating during the heating season in the autumn/winter. Doing it in the middle of summer is much less effective and it gives Ukraine time to repair the damage before winter. What I'm more worried about is Belarus amassing troops at the border "for exercise" which is straight from the Russian playbook. So far they've been pretty reluctant to join the conflict but I have no idea what's going through Lukashenko's mind right now. Is he secretly hoping that Ukraine will weaken Russia enough to strengthen his own position or is he now afraid that if Russia somehow falls he'll lose the backing he needs to stay in power?
Other possibilities: Putin has him by the balls somehow and has finally decided to grab and pull unless he joins the war.
Or he just noticed Ukrainian troops invading a not-well defended area of Russia and is making sure the same doesn't happen to his staging ground for Russian troops. Not likely to happen, but also not something i would risk by looking weak at the border.
We will see what happens. It seems very unlikely that Lukashenko has any interest in joining Putins war, given how that is currently going. The question is if Putin can force him to do so.
|
zeo supports russia, that's not a democracy, nice.
|
On August 26 2024 18:35 zeo wrote:
What a morning. Seeing at least 65 confirmed direct hits all over Ukraine mostly aimed at the energy sector, shutdowns all over Ukraine.
Most seem to agree it is the largest amount of hits in one day since the start of the conflict, basically no air defence working. Seems like all those destroyed air defence systems werent decoys after all hmm.
edit: Also seems like today the entire settlement of Novgrodovka will come under Russian control in the Kransnoarmysk direction. Pre war population of 14 thousand with highrise buildings and it fell in days with minimal use of heavy equipment.
They've been sending loads of missiles since the dawn of the invasion. They stopped for a few months recently, and just now restarted with a large volley. There's nothing particularly new happening here.
As for air defences, do you believe Ukraine somehow covered every inch of their country in an iron dome? The missiles are hitting random spots across the country that will impact the energy sector mainly, yes. These are not population dense sectors, a whole 3 people have died from this attack.
If anything, the amazing bit is how they refrained from targeting the usual civilians.
|
|
|
|
|
|
EPT
