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Drones
Ukrainian soldiers used FPV drones to destroy the Russian Solntsepyok “heavy flamethrower” as it was in the process of launching ammunition near Chasiv Yar.
Sep. 11
Armed Forces of Ukraine
The visit coincided with a meeting of Ukraine’s Stavka command group at which President Zelensky said Ukraine was still awaiting the Western artillery ammunition promised to Kyiv in March.
May. 7
Ukraine
Now, as Ukraine waits for aid, Russia has been pushing its advantage, gaining more ground in the east.
May. 4
War in Ukraine
Key takeaways you should learn from Avdiivka to get a balanced, realistic update on the war in Ukraine.
May. 1
War in Ukraine
The capture of Chasiv Yar could be both a strategic and symbolic victory for Moscow ahead of the May 9 Victory Day, but Ukraine stands defiant in its defense before Western supplies arrive.
Apr. 24
War in Ukraine
A few Russian milbloggers said the Ukrainian line was smashed and Kremlin troops are advancing unopposed. That turns out to be fake news. On Tuesday neither side owned the village.
Apr. 23
HUR
Russian women convicts are promised money and the chance to go home, but HUR says, ‘most of the female prisoners recruited by the Russian Federation have died or returned with serious injuries.’
Apr. 12
National Resistance Center
Many Russian soldiers are convinced that the only way to survive and return home is to get wounded because of heavy losses on the battlefield.
Apr. 12
US
Kyiv’s capacity to combat Moscow’s long-range glide bombs is iffy and it might be getting worse. The US Patriot system would work great if there were missiles.
Apr. 8
War in Ukraine
Strikes on Dnipro schools injure 18, including five children. Top US diplomat voices disapproval over Ukraine’s strikes in Russia. Moscow’s troops still on the attack outside Avdiivka.
Apr. 3
War in Ukraine
Second civilian reported killed by Moscow’s strikes in Lviv. Belogorod is said to evacuate thousands of children, as Russia’s war spills over its own border. AFU makes a major stand near Avdiivka.
Apr. 1
NATO
Deadly semi-autonomous drones are likely to flood Ukraine in the next six to 12 months. If Putin gets them first, experts predict a “catastrophe” for Ukraine and a woefully unprepared West.
Mar. 30
War in Ukraine
Analysts say up to 400,000 additional Russians could be called up to reinforce existing forces in Ukraine.
Mar. 21
Zelensky
Stephen Bryen, a former US Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, portrays Ukraine’s current military situation as so dire that the US should consider evacuating Zelensky. Here is why he is wrong.
Mar. 10
NASAMS
Western commentators, milbloggers and no doubt the Russian aerospace forces have been puzzled by the recent increase in effectiveness of Kyiv’s air defenses – here’s one possibility among many.
Mar. 8
War in Ukraine
Ottawa says CRV7 missiles en route to Kyiv soon; White House downplays leaked German video; AFU drops guided bomb on Russian target, with a note attached; Moscow inches westward from Avdiivka
Mar. 5
In a phone call to his wife, a Russian soldier also says he has so little food and water that he doesn’t have the strength the wear his bulletproof vest.
Oct. 19, 2023