Discussion about Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Lukas156546]

“the @sparky updates”

Starting with Wartog, who gave a good update of the last day

SPECTACULAR ACTION, UKRAINE DESTROYED THE MOST SOPHISTICATED RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM || 2023

Break the Fake
with a very nice comment about Prigozhin:
We sent the damn butcher off to hell

- YouTube

Crux also with a lot of info about Prigozhin and how he will be rememberd by his dear friend Putin

Putin Confirms Wagner's Prigozhin Dead, Cites "Complex" Fate; Kyiv Gets Norway F-16s, "Raids" Crimea

and another about the Wagner who might march to Moscow again and the Helicopter who surrender to the Ukrainian Army

RUSSIA BEGINS THE PURGE OF WAGNER FIGHTERS, THEY ARE ACTIVATING A SECRET PLAN OF ACTION || 2023

and finally some nice feature of how the “Ukrainian flag day” is celebrated around the world

Burj Kalifa

Eiffeltower

Colosseum

Bucharest

little addition

Explosions in the area of ​​Shaykovka airfield, Kaluga region! Tu-22m3 strategic aircraft are located there.

[Aleck]

The “superpower” has reached the point where it removes from preservation and sends to the front Soviet tanks “Joseph Stalin”

The video shows the tank IS-8 (aka T-10), which was produced from 1954 to 1966.

The next stage is the T-34.

[Aleck]

The Armed F___es of Ukraine received new anti-drone equipment

[sparky]

[Lukas156546]

ROBOTYNE FRONT UPDATES

The Ukrainian f___es have started an operation North of Bahkmut pushing down the road to Soledar. At present it’s hard to see if this is a serious effort or a distraction tactic.
The big news is that Russians are struggling to hold off Ukraine’s advances south of Robotyne, and there is a lot of talk that they have already reached the next village of Novoprokopivka, and have entered the top of the this larger village. Russian sources say its already been taken, but there’s no confirmation.
If so this is a BIG deal. Can’t emphasise this enough. Other intel suggests that Ukraine’s advances westward to Kopane and Eastward to Verbove have also been met with success. Both sides are reporting Russian f___es surrendering in increasing numbers, an issue even Russian bloggers are almost sympathetic over, based on their poor treatment by commanders and lack of supply.
Further up the frontline going East there seems to have been some success at the Novoprokohovka (sounds similar but not!), and and there could well be an entire salient moving south between there and Kopane.
The Russians are crapping themselves on Telegram and seem to think doom is riding in on their f___es. Let’s hope so!
I’ve said many times that there’s a real feeling that the Russians were close to breaking point and it just needs one big shove to get it over the line. So much work has gone on to weaken their C2, EW, artillery, Ammo and logistics, this has to be the point it pays off.
There’s a lot of suggestion that the next defence line is in fact nowhere near as strong or well defended as was imagined, but let’s not get carried away.
Now if you think we might be jumping ahead how about this piece of intel: the FSB and administrative management are said to be evacuating Tokmak. This has been verified from katsap sources in the town and other pro-Ukrainian sources have said the FSB is already on its way out the door. How do you think this makes the local defenders and supporters feel when they know the symbols of Russian authority are leaving? This mentality spreads like Covid at a rock concert.
On top that the command centres in Tokmak were hit with missiles this morning.
Russians are saying between 50-100 units of mechanised f___es are coming at them and they believe as many as 5 battalions are on the move with supporting i____try.
The Russians believe this is it. The Ukrainians are coming.
Add to that the Russians were f___ed into action on the Dnieper Islands and the 205th I____try are trapped with Russian command refusing to allow them to be rescued.
By all accounts they’re being annihilated.

Slava Ukraini !
The Analyst
@DiDiAussie

[Lukas156546]

One of the main problems of the Russian army is a_____l, which contributes to the increase in Russian losses at the front.

_____ more. And don’t stop.

@liveukraine_media

[robwin]

Helps to deaden the pain of losing

[Lukas156546]

’ @Sparky ’ Update starts today with a special about the death/m____r of Prigozhin

Russia Knew Of Assassination Plot Against Prigozhin, Lukashenko Claims; Flight Recorders Found

some b____l footage from Military Mind today

- YouTube

and some nice footage on Warthog about the battle of Tokmak where a lot of Russians went and will not return…

- YouTube

and we have to wait what the death of Progozhin will mean for the Wagner Group, will they take revenge of the m____r of their leader?
or help the russians?
it will be some interesting weeks…

RUSSIA IS BOILING AFTER PRIGIZHIN'S EXECUTION, WAGNER FIGHTERS ARE PREPARING REVENGE || 2023

and I finish with footage from CNN
about the attack on the Crimean shore

Ukrainian special forces conduct daring raid on Crimean shore

Tomorrow our @Sparky will be back again to comment in his great way about the videos

Keep it up mate

[jabbath1987]

That is the Russian army? Looks like the summer camp from the anonymous a_____lics

[John78]

During the battles in Donetsk region, a group of foreign volunteers entered the rear of the Russian army and k__led everyone who was there, and then waited for friendly units to advance to the front line.

One of the katsaps ran up to them, thinking it was one of their own. Situation.

P.S. The occupant was captured.

[Lukas156546]

How Russia is helping to avoid sanctions

Russia continues to ship oil around the world and finance the war in Ukraine.

We tell Pravda_Gerashchenko readers about The Wall Street Journal investigation about who is helping the Russian Federation to circumvent sanctions .

In 2021, Beks Ship Management acquired 37 ships (mostly obsolete oil tankers). The firm financed these acquisitions through banks in France, China, Japan, Taiwan and Australia.

After February 24, 2022, Beks has become one of the world’s largest shipowners carrying Russian oil. The company’s vessels have been offloading oil in the port of Kozmino on the Russian Pacific coast in recent months.

From selling socks and underwear to oil carriers
Beks is owned by Turkish textile tycoon Ali Bekmezci, who owns a factory that makes socks and underwear for Western brands like H&M.

Beks claims to carry out the necessary sanctions checks with the help of English lawyers. However, its ships do not appear in the P&I database, a global network that insures about 90% of the world’s commercial shipping.

Oil from Russia is transported not only by the Turks
Currently, the fleet transporting oil from the Russian Federation has hundreds of ships around the world. They belong to companies not only in Turkey, but also in Greece, India and the United Arab Emirates.

Many escape Western sanctions by operating outside of normal industry standards. They are also opting out of P&I insurance, using a parallel Russian insurance system built up since the start of the war.

Thanks to the “ghost” fleet, the Russian Federation has increased its share in major oil markets, including China and India. So Moscow continues to receive money that goes to finance the war in Ukraine.

WSJ

[Lukas156546]

looks like their wives are really missing the time togehter with their beloved ones and start acting the same way

little addition…

even when shopping

[Lukas156546]

We have passed the most difficult defense line of the Russians in the South, we will move faster from here on - the commander with the call sign “Combat” in a comment to Reuters.

---

Beautiful: a pyrotechnics warehouse is burning and detonating in Kemerovo

In any case, this is what the Russian media say: “A powerful fire with sounds of explosions has engulfed the pyrotechnics warehouse on Tereshkova Street. The building itself collapsed. Now the emergency services are working on the site.”

#zapobrybrick

[John78]

Plane…

[Lukas156546]

Due to Ukrainian Armed F___es’ successes in the South, Russia may advance on Kupyansk and Lyman, British intelligence reports

It notes that due to the Ukrainian counteroffensive, Russian troops are under pressure in the south and near Bakhmut, but continue to attack in the area of Kupyansk and Lyman and have made limited local progress.

There is a realistic possibility that Russia will increase the intensity of its offensive on the Kupyansk-Lyman axis in the next two months, possibly with the goal of pushing west to the Oskil River and creating a buffer zone around Luhansk region.

@liveukraine_media

[Lukas156546]

OFFICIAL information
Yesterday, two L-39 training planes collided in the Zhytomyr region, three pilots dead, - UP

A well-known pilot with the call sign “Jus”, who participated in the air defense of Kyiv, died.

P.S. RIP Heroes

“You dreamed of the F-16 and waited for the news of their transfer. You loved your bird and literally lived in the sky. Our acquaintance was not long, but I am grateful to you for important life lessons and drive that will definitely remain in the Air F___e and become a driver important changes already for the new generation of pilots. Eternal memory, Jus. Now you will literally hold our sky,” wrote his friend Kissulyev.

:s___py:

[Lukas156546]

DRONE SWARMS & DEFEAT

If we weren’t seeing this with our own eyes you would think we’re entering an era of a sci-fi movie.
Drone swarms were seen over the battlefield yesterday by the Russians, they claimed. They seemed a bit shocked by it but the drones seemed to spilt up then go after their targets, so it became just another day.
Two swarms of drones - 42 of them - broke into Crimea and even though Russia said it took them out using jamming and shot down nine, there were some big explosions at key points in southern Crimea last night.
More flew north and east to hit strategic bomber bases, hunting down the remaining Tu-22M3 bombers, believed to be down to just 25 in number after 40 years of service.
A just revenge for aircraft that have dished out so much civilian misery on Ukraine.
S-200’s now converted to ballistic missiles streamed into Russian territories, probably shot down, but that’s not really the point is it?
The point of all of this is that for the most part Russia’s only defence for its bombers is distance.
The point is that Russia has dished it out without consequence for over a year, and the proverbial shoe is now firmly on the Ukrainian foot and they are kicking back. And each week sees an exponential increase in the scale and severity of their strikes.
Did Putin really think this wouldn’t happen? Unquestionably the Russians are preparing a missile strike response.
Ukraine knows that, we all
do. It will be more violent and more unpleasant than anything they’ve ever done before. It’s what they do. But it won’t stop it all coming home to Russia.
I am waiting for the day big enough drones manage to coordinate a strike on one of those ministries of towering glass in Moscow. And bring it down. Nothing would symbolise more, the failure of Putin’s regime.
On the frontline their is a palatable sense of imminent failure, the stench of fear is everywhere in the Russian lines. Even Ukrainian officers have been saying they are seeing and feel a change in the enemy. Rumours that Russian surrender levels are as high as 20% in the last few days, persist, but Ukraine won’t admit that because it endangers so many lives.
There is something unquestionably happening in the south.
There’s momentum, there’s a lack of Russian leadership and clearly something on their side has gone wrong and they know it.
This weekend could see Novopokorivka taken. It’s in an open position on the steppes and is not easily defended. Ukraine would not have to blast their way into the town because it’s easier in this terrain, to go around it and cut it off.
Today could be a very good day.

Slava Ukraini !
The Analyst
@DiDiAussie

[sparky]

@Lukas156546

little addition…

even when shopping

Indeed, perfume has a_____l but you would have to be seriously addicted to _____ that sh*t. But anyway I don’t mind if they are doing this and most especially on the front lines.

DRINK UP MEN GET IT INTO YOU ESPECIALLY IN UKRAINE

[sparky]

Tonight we start with instant karma!

UKRAINIAN ARTILLERY ANNIHILATING A FLEEING RUSSIAN COLUMN OF TANKS AND ARMORED VEHICLES

- YouTube

RUSSIAN 205th BRIGADE IS TRAPPED ON THE LEFT BANK OF KHERSON, RUSSIANS CAN’T FREE THEM

RUSSIAN 205th BRIGADE IS TRAPPED ON THE LEFT BANK OF KHERSON, RUSSIANS CAN'T FREE THEM || 2023

Looking in detail at the Soltsy 2 airbase attack and why the destroyed Tu22M3 is terrible news for Putin

Soltsy2 airbase in #Russia attacked | #Tu22M3 bomber destroyed !

Ukraine counter-offensive - F___es advance on southern front

Ukraine counter-offensive: Forces advance on southern front

In the video below - I find it amazing how the FSB have been appointed to investigate a plane crash caused by… the FSB! I am sure they already knew the final report before any investigation began.

Prigozhin’s crash! Is this the end of Wagner group?

Prigozhin crash: Is this the end of Wagner group?

Russia “Razes Wagner Tombs” - Ukraine Pilots K__led - Moscow Drone Attack And New Missile Used In Crimea??

Russia "Razes Wagner Tombs", Ukraine Pilots Killed, Moscow Drone Attack, New Missile Used In Crimea?

In the video below - Yeah imagine k__ling people and then sending your sympathies to their families? It is like something you would expect to see in the movie ‘The Godf____r’.

‘Typical mafia talk’ according to Browder on Putin’s statement about Prigozhin

'Typical mafia talk': Browder on Putin's statement on Prigozhin

Reflecting Ukrainian Independence Day and The Human Cost

Ukraine: Independence Day celebrated amid continuing Russian war - BBC News

Thank you Lukas156546 and others for all the updates. I was not able to post while I was away or keep up to date on the latest news. But I knew I could check in here to read the latest information and sure enough anything anyone needs to know can be found here on this discussion thread

[Lukas156546]

We have already started preparing a productive September for Ukraine. Our international activity will be no less intensive than in these weeks.

First of all, our defense. New defense packages for Ukrainian warriors. Artillery, armored vehicles, air defense and missiles, as well as mine clearance equipment. Each partner is aware of our needs. We are expecting decisions.

Security guarantees for Ukraine - the next rounds of negotiations and the accession of new countries to the common security architecture are coming soon.
We are constantly adding content to the first Defense Industry Forum. Ukrainian content. International content. The free world needs more power to defend itself. Together we have this potential and we will demonstrate it.

We are preparing Ukraine’s participation in international events, including the UN General Assembly. The next Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen is a way to build up Ukraine’s soft power. Global food security is a constant priority. There are several meetings on these issues this week.

The Global South will hear Ukraine. We are preparing a new communication.

Recently, the United States adopted a new sanctions decision against Russian individuals and entities involved in the criminal deportation of Ukrainian c___dren from our temporarily occupied territory. This is an important step. Ukraine is grateful for it. We are working on similar sanctions steps by our partners. The deportation of c___dren, a deliberate and systematic attempt to deprive them of any ties with their families, and an attempt to teach them to hate their country is a Russian genocidal policy that deserves equal condemnation by everyone in the world. And I thank every state, every leader, and all international institutions that are helping us restore justice.

A united world is stronger than an aggressor. In September, there will be even more unity.