Russia vs. Ukraine Part 2

[Keith_Indy]

I seriously doubt we're going to invade Ukraine.

Didn’t think we’d be in Afghanistan after the soviets got rolled out of there either. We won’t know the blowback for decades from now.

 

[BigMoose]

There is no need to go there.

The Ukranians are doing a pretty good job.

It looks like the Ukranians were able to shell the Russian Command post on the Izyum push, missing the big general by less than an hour, but it still has put C&C in complete disarray there on the Russian side.

They still hold out in Mariupol in the factory.

A couple patrol boats came up in the Danube River and were immediately smoked.

Institute for the Study of War

Russian forces did not conduct any confirmed ground attacks in Ukraine on May 2. The April 30 Ukrainian artillery strike on the Russian command post in Izyum may be continuing to disrupt Russian efforts on the Izyum axis. Russian troops on the

www.understandingwar.org

its largely turning into a drone and artillery war. Drones making attacks, but mostly Drones spotting artillery.

 

[BigMoose]

Also... things in Russia are mysteriously burning, some of them far from Ukraine..

Some 29 weird fires reported.

 

[BigMoose]

Patrol boats being smoked by a drone.

 

[BigMoose]

 

[KG1]

The Ukrainian Air Force finally admits the "Ghost of Kyiv" isn't real (imagine that) after recent reports of the "pilot's" demise. It was basically hyped fictitious superhero character type propaganda designed to boost morale (and sell t-shirts apparently) Pretty sure most of us were already skeptical of his existence from the get-go.

Ukraine admits the 'Ghost of Kyiv' isn't real, but the myth was potent for a reason

For weeks, an unknown Ukrainian fighter pilot captivated the nation and some of the world with his extraordinary battle feats, becoming a symbol of heroic

www.yahoo.com

 

[KG1]

Also... things in Russia are mysteriously burning, some of them far from Ukraine..

Some 29 weird fires reported.

Multiple Dead After Mysterious Explosion at Russian Ammunition Plant

The explosion at the Russian plant led to a prolonged fire, which ultimately killed 2 workers and wounded others.

www.newsweek.com

 

[nra4ever]

Ukraine is only as good as the help we provide. Hardware and intel.

US spies helped Ukraine track Russian military movements

US spies have been helping Ukraine's military with intelligence about the movements of its Kremlin invaders, and at least eight generals have been killed.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Leadeye]

Have to wonder how hard it would be for Putin's inner circle to replace him on the operating table and bring this whole circus to an end.

 

[nra4ever]

 

[Route 45]

He retired from the Canadian military on April 5 and travelled to Ukraine shortly thereafter as a civilian.
Not sure how he was in charge of a secret biolab with less than a month in country, but ok.

Here are a couple of non-Russian mouthpiece sources that actually spell his last name correctly:

Retired Canadian lieutenant-general under police investigation for alleged sexual misconduct is now in Ukraine

Trevor Cadieu, a retired Canadian Forces lieutenant-general under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct is now in Ukraine.

ottawacitizen.com

Canadian military officer retires and heads to Ukraine amid sexual misconduct probe - National | Globalnews.ca

The officer could not be reached for comment, but has previously denied any wrongdoing and alleged the complaint against him was intended to sow doubt in his ability to lead.

globalnews.ca

 

[Redhorse]

Wrong.

 

[Redhorse]

Also... things in Russia are mysteriously burning, some of them far from Ukraine..

Some 29 weird fires reported.

I've been seeing things about these fires and a few thoughts go through my head.

1. They're not real
2. Complete flukes
3. Ukrainian sabotars
4. Russian protest sabotars
5. A mixture of the above

These aren't ranked, just a variety of thoughts that have gone through my head. If I had to pick I think it's a mix of 4 and 5. There were lots of Ukrainians working in Russia, who had moved to Russia, or were in areas the Russians took in 2014 that are still bitter about it. And there are Russians who hate Russia lol honestly, with as many people who smoke, it'd be easy to "accidentally" start a fire.

 

[Route 45]

I've been seeing things about these fires and a few thoughts go through my head.

1. They're not real
2. Complete flukes
3. Ukrainian sabotars
4. Russian protest sabotars
5. A mixture of the above

These aren't ranked, just a variety of thoughts that have gone through my head. If I had to pick I think it's a mix of 4 and 5. There were lots of Ukrainians working in Russia, who had moved to Russia, or were in areas the Russians took in 2014 that are still bitter about it. And there are Russians who hate Russia lol honestly, with as many people who smoke, it'd be easy to "accidentally" start a fire.

They are not sabotage. They are special warming operations.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Have to wonder how hard it would be for Putin's inner circle to replace him on the operating table and bring this whole circus to an end.

I've been wondering if it hasn't already been done and the operation is just a front.

 

[nra4ever]

 

[Route 45]

Interesting...

Kremlin coup rumours growing in Moscow: Disgruntled generals join FSB looking to oust Putin and end Ukraine war - CityAM

Rumours are swirling in Moscow that a number of former generals and KGB officials are preparing to oust Russia’s president Vladimir Putin and plan to end the war in Ukraine, which is increasingly seen across Russia as a strategic mistake and, above all, an economic disaster. The top of Putin’s...

www.cityam.com

 

[Redhorse]

Interesting...

Kremlin coup rumours growing in Moscow: Disgruntled generals join FSB looking to oust Putin and end Ukraine war - CityAM

Rumours are swirling in Moscow that a number of former generals and KGB officials are preparing to oust Russia’s president Vladimir Putin and plan to end the war in Ukraine, which is increasingly seen across Russia as a strategic mistake and, above all, an economic disaster. The top of Putin’s...

www.cityam.com

Now this is a rumor I like to hear. Except Russia has nukes to worry about.

 

[DadSmith]

Putin could be deposed in a coup but that might make Russia even more dangerous for the West

'If people are critical of Putin and if they begin to voice that, then that is a worry for Putin'

inews.co.uk

 

[Route 45]

Putin could be deposed in a coup but that might make Russia even more dangerous for the West

'If people are critical of Putin and if they begin to voice that, then that is a worry for Putin'

inews.co.uk

Just think, if Putin is deposed, we might get someone who invades other nations, has plans to invade additional nations, and threatens the world with nuclear weapons if anyone tries to stop him.