"Russia Has Already Lost The Ukraine War" Topic

Russians Who Say No to the Ukraine War

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The Ukrainian Threat to Russia

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Russian Air Force Losses in Ukraine

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Armand

No matter what the Russian population says or wants, e.g. not invading Ukraine, ending the war there, etc. As long as they are run/lead by the likes of Putin and his associates. The tail will continue to wag the dog. And in this situation, many on both sides will die … in large numbers. Especially for the Russians…

Russia recruiting far-Right extremists to launch attacks in the West

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Armand

Russian Recklessness Over the Skies of Europe Continues To Put Lives at Risk

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Putin's ruthless new plan to win

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Armand

Found this on msn.news … If it only 1/2 accurate it is still high loses.

As of May 17, Russian army losses are as follows:

・Personnel: about 489,870 soldiers

・Tanks: 7,547

・Armored combat vehicles: 14,552

・Artillery systems: 12,603

・Multiple-launch rocket systems: 1,071

・Air defense systems: 800

・Warplanes: 353

・Helicopters: 326

・UAVs (operational and tactical level): 10,073

・Cruise missiles: 2,200

・Warships/military boats: 26

・Submarines: 1

・Motor vehicles and fuel tankers: 17,104

・Special equipment: 2,062

If this a "Military Special Operation"… What would be the cost of a "Traditional Military Operation"?…

Armand

Special Operations: Pro Ukraine Partisans Inside Russia

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Armand

Hope they do a lot of damage !

Ukraine can hit military targets in Russia … now. That could seriously affect Russia's already poor logistic support for troop and equipment. Again IMO, this should have done a year ago. Timidity, risk aversion, fear of escalation, etc. by the US/NATO leadership has most likely just made the war last longer and more lives lost. Plus, more $ spent.

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Possible article of relevance ('Ukraine since the House vote on 19 April') here:

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It's gonna be a BAD summer in Ukraine. The muddy fields have dried, tanks can move with more mobility, Russia has air and artillery supremacy…gonna be bad.

We will have to see who learned lessons from the pass engagements. Over the winter months. The Russians still have not impressed me and many others very much. With their "prowess" on the battlefield. And their losses are massive …

Again, the Ukraine needed more weapons sooner and in larger quantities. I can only hope NATO has done all they could without damaging their own stocks too much. But again, IMO the US was too little, too late …

But again, IMO the US was too little, too late …

Well…the resources intended to build a layered defense of Kyiv going walk-about sure didn't help…

Russians Bemoan 'Superior' Ukrainian Drone, EW Capabilities: ISW

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Russia's New TOS-3 ‘Dragon' Thermobaric Rocket Launcher Breaks Cover

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Armand

When one wonders why the concepts of Cuprum 2…

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Armand

Thanks to the Clinton Admin. The Bush 41-ers were discussing a Marshall Plan for ex-Soviet Russia to help actively transition them to the West, to Democracy and Free Market following the South Korea model. Clinton folks not only didn't care, they actively dismantled everything they could from the Bushies. What a historic opportunity pissed away…

Well…the resources intended to build a layered defense of Kyiv going walk-about sure didn't help…

It was said again on an interview with a member of Congress on the news. The slow movement of critical items the Ukraine needed to win.
Without going into too much detail, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the letter behind his name … 'nuff said …

Russian casualties in Ukraine war have likely reached half a million

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Armand

May or may not be true … But I tend to believe it certainly may be, based on all that is going on in Ukraine.

"Putin's regime on the verge of collapse as Russian troops slaughtered …" …

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legion 4
i believe it when i see it

As I said, it may or may not be true …

Ukrainian Guerillas back in action …

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Legion it would be nice. But contradicts a lot of what I've read in the "all so untrustworthy" worldwide media of both sides.

Russian economy was impacted initially, but with the addition of India, China, N Korea, Iran, large areas of Africa, SA and those sneaking by the sanctions, they seem to be doing ok.

They have put themselves on a military footing manufacturing wise and are producing replacement vehicles, etc.

Their leadership seems to be more popular with their own people, by playing the old misunderstood, good intentions, oppressed Russian victim card. (That one almost never fails for them, except in WW1).

They are learning from their military mistakes and dumping some incompetent leadership, (who are suffering the need for long trips to a cold climate, the need for a dank prison cell, or sudden aeration of their skulls).

500,000 casualties are a drop in the bucket to Russia, especially since many are not Russian or those deemed.., expendable.

They are learning to fight the new conventional war.. not a good thing for everyone else.

Weaknesses:
Logistics. They never seem to have learned how to handle it.
Navy: not a big deal for this war.
Constant war footing will eventually create debts like ours and deplete resources. But not quick enough for the Ukraine and it's not like it isn't doing the same to the West.

Not sure why they go on the offensive any more. Just create deep defenses with loads of artillery and drones and force the Ukraine on the offensive. The Ukraine can't sustain those casualties. Play Kursk with the Ukraine. Good thing for the Ukraine they don't do that.

You forget the Air Force…

Armand

In Putin's wartime Russia, military corruption is suddenly taboo

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Old and new lessons from the Ukraine War

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Russia Preparing Major Offensive, Ukrainian Military Says, As Shelling Kills Civilians In Kramatorsk

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Armand

New sat images show Russian vessels fleeing Black Sea ports

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Armand

But contradicts a lot of what I've read in the "all so untrustworthy" worldwide media of both sides.

As usual source accuracy varies.

Russia Now Uses Submarines to Patrol Black Sea Following Naval Losses: Report

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Armand

Russians surrendering ?!??! 😱

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The Ukraine's "Frankentank"…

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Russia—the Chronic Threat

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Russia's Azov Sea Oil Refinery Engulfed in Flames after Drone Strikes—Video

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Russia accused of funding terrorism abroad after attempted arson attack on public bus

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British MoD Intel: Russia Recruits African Mercenaries to Strengthen Its Armed Forces in Ukraine Conflict.

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Armand

African Mercs … hmmm ? Not many on that continent are considered very good at soldiering. But they will just be more bodies to throw into the meat grinder to keep the Russian war machine in the game.

Russia confirms second A-50 downed by Ukrainian missile

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Armand

SpaceX Stifles Russian Use of Starlink

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How American IFV Defeats Russian Tanks

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The Last Tank in Red Square

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How Corruption Cripples The Russian Military

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Now Chinese Banks Turn Against Russia

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Drones Drive Russian Soldiers to Suicide

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Ukraine War Causes Russian Labor Shortage

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Wny Russia Defends Crucial Cyprus Operations

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Armand

Russia Approaches Grim Milestone in Reported Tank Losses

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Armand

Yep, this report also says Russia lost 8000 "tanks"(?) … FWIW – that is a very high number of losses in since the war started over 2 years ago …

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Russians pull back …

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Strategic battlefield defeat would be end of Russia's statehood, Putin claims

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Armand

Putin says a lot of things … Once KGB … always KGB … He lies you know …

Russia Lost 1110 Troops, 115 Vehicles, 66 Artillery Systems in a Day: Kyiv

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Armand

Even if that report is only 50% accurate … that is still some high losses for one day.

Russia's Reported Losses Rapidly Approaching Four Grim Milestones

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Armand

AS long as Putin has warm bodies to push into the meat grinder. The war will continue … The Russians are not fighting the last war but the one before that.

New heavy infantry fighting vehicle spotted in Russia

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Guerrillas of Ukraine halt North Korean ammunition trains near Russia's Yekaterinburg

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Armand

New heavy infantry fighting vehicle spotted in Russia

Appears similar to IDF's Namer … However, if they don't use it properly, don't fight modern combine arms, etc., it will just be a target …

Guerrillas of Ukraine

The Ukrainians once again demonstrate their predilection for guerilla warfare.

Russia Rebuilds A Second Rate Army

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The Missile War In Ukraine

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Armand

Russian officers shot company commander for disagreement, he got 11 bullet wounds

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Armand

Nah, he committed suicide !!!