Near Kursk, Russia launched a major offensive to breach Ukrainian defenses and cut off supply lines, committing significant armored forces. These attacks, focused initially on the Snagost River and later around Tolstyi Lug, were met with devastating Ukrainian resistance using layered defenses, including Javelin missiles and FPV drones. The resulting heavy losses of Russian armor, particularly tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, forced a shift to ineffective infantry assaults. Ultimately, the Russian offensive failed to achieve its objectives, highlighting the strength of Ukrainian defenses and the futility of Russia’s approach.
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Following significant Russian troop losses in Syria, attributed to a successful offensive by Turkish-backed rebels, General Sergey Kiselyov was dismissed as commander of Russian forces and replaced by General Alexander Chayko. These losses, including hundreds of missing soldiers, reportedly prompted the Kremlin’s action. Admiral Alexander Moiseev’s presence at the Tartus naval base further highlights the situation’s gravity. Ukrainian intelligence suggests that Ukrainian special forces provided training to the rebels involved in these offensives.
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The sheer magnitude of the reported Russian personnel losses breaking the 600,000 mark in a three-day special military operation is truly staggering. The fact that so many individuals have been sent to the metaphorical meatgrinder is a harsh reality that cannot be ignored. It is strange how, in the midst of such devastating losses, the rest of the world seems so preoccupied with trivial matters, such as social media debates and memes.
Reflecting on the past world wars, it is chilling to think about how little people may have cared until the tragic events directly impacted them. The idea of sacrificing so many lives for the sake of power and ego is horrifying.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker