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Russian troops attack own commanding officer after suffering heavy losses
Russian troops reportedly attacked their own commanding officer by running him over with a tank after many in their brigade were killed amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian journalist Roman Tsymbaliuk said in a post on Facebook that Russian Col. Yuri Medvedev was attacked after fighting in Ukraine left nearly half of the men in the 37th Motor Rifle Brigade dead, The Washington Post reported.

Tsymbaliuk said the brigade injured both of Medvedev's legs by hitting him with a tank, causing him to be hospitalized, according to the newspaper.

The incident occurred roughly 30 miles from Kyiv, in Makariv, Ukraine, the Post reported. The country reportedly retook the town this week after Russia gained control of it earlier in the war.

A senior Western official told the newspaper that he thinks Medvedev has died, saying the incident shows the low morale among the Russian troops in Ukraine.

He was killed “as a consequence of the scale of the losses taken by his own brigade,” the official said, according to the Post.

Russian troops attack own commanding officer after suffering heavy losses

Russian troops reportedly attacked their own commanding officer by running him over with a tank after many in their brigade were killed amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.Ukrainian journalist Rom…

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[BudmanTX]

remember when we were looking at the female soldier in Ukraine

you go girl

 

[cannabineer]

Switchblade drones can use facial recognition and fly into a face from 40km away, if gun barrels are all that are poking out they can fly into them with shaped charges. Also they ain't deep enough to defend against rocket precision artillery with the right warheads. Everyone of those tanks can be taken out while parked at night by switchblade 600's now, if in range. Imagine if they start now and with new battery technology and starkink control new custom ones can have a lot further reach, secretly deployed in a few years. I'm certain, nerds at least, are working on it. They would want any solution with a reasonable chance of working to stop or limit damage from such an attack.

You’ve beaten this idea to a thin cream by now. Please redirect your fantasies toward current military inventory.

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

You’ve beaten this idea to a thin cream by now. Please redirect your fantasies toward current military inventory.

True

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

You’ve beaten this idea to a thin cream by now. Please redirect your fantasies toward current military inventory.

They don't tell us much about Ukrainian offensive operations, so we are free to speculate on strategy and tactics I suppose. I thought for awhile the Ukrainians would win, not in the beginning though, like everybody else. I can see how they will go about beating the Russians though and that it's going to be an infantry fight along the roads for awhile. They will simply outnumber the available number of Russians with freshly trained troops, but using smart tactics and modern weapons. The war will get much worse for the Russians soon, they might break and run in places and be surrounded in others.

 

[Friendly_Grower]

i like how there are stages to extermination...the Russians are just "a little" at war with Ukraine...but the big bad USA has declared "total war"...not nice, civilized "little war"...where it's ok for the russians to kill innocent civilians, bomb civic buildings, destroy non war related infrastructure, and abduct citizens....nooo, the USA and the rest of the decadent west has declared "total war", seizing financial assets, and blocking russia from the world market. no bombs, no guns, no boots on russian soil...but we're somehow the aggressors.
i hope Russia ends up so fucked up they will have to go back to subsistence farming for a couple of generations, and have to re invite western companies back into the country to even have an economy after this, no matter how vehemently they swear they will never allow western influences to effect their society again.

That made me spit my coffee. Bullies are big cry-babies when they get beat me thinks.

I agree with you on the War aspect. I understand USA has been rather direct with China.."Keep out of it."
So I'm going to be looking for movement and alliances in the Middle East to make some noise.

Also if I understand the commentaries from this morning that, "We" NATO, I believe have made it clear if Russia uses Chemical, Nuclear or Biological WMDs' Military action will be taken.

Has anyone else heard or gotten those impressions from today's early news?

 

[Friendly_Grower]

The Kremlin answered the question about the objections of the West to pay for gas in rubles
Peskov: Gazprom will develop a system for switching to gas payments in rubles in four days
The Kremlin proceeds from the current order of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Gazprom to accept payment for gas in Russian currency, said Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the head of state.

He was asked whether Moscow plans to supply gas to Europe if it does not pay in rubles, as representatives of several countries have already stated.

On March 23, at a meeting with members of the government, Vladimir Putin instructed to convert payments for gas supplies to unfriendly countries into rubles, since it makes no sense to sell goods to the EU and the USA and receive payment in their currency.

At the same time, he noted that pumping will continue at prices and in volumes fixed in contracts, as the country values its reputation.

“During the remaining four days, Gazprom will have to make contacts and develop a transparent, understandable system, how it can be carried out technically and logistically. This information will be communicated to the buyers of Gazprom’s products, and then we’ll see,” the Kremlin spokesman said.

В Кремле ответили на вопрос о возражениях Запада по оплате за газ в рублях

В Кремле исходят из действующего поручения президента России Владимира Путина "Газпрому" принимать оплату за газ в российской валюте, заявил пресс-секретарь... РИА Новости, 25.03.2022

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It's all Russia has. Their Gas and Oil is all that keeps the lights on at the Kremlin.
So they are now desperate.
I would think they would want Euros or the traditional Dollars but then again ( HA HA! ) Russia can't Bank like they used to.

Great post!

 

[CunningCanuk]

Everything’s going to plan.

Russia says first phase of war is over as its advances in Ukraine appear to have stalled | CNN

A top Russian general gave some of the most detailed public remarks to date on Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, claiming on Friday that the "first stage" of Russia's military plan is now complete, with their primary focus now centered on eastern Ukraine.

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[Friendly_Grower]

Russia handed over 113 captured armored vehicles and 138 Javelins to Donbass
Russia hands over 113 armored vehicles and 138 Javelins seized from Ukraine to DPR and LPR
Since the beginning of the Russian military special operation, Ukrainian troops have lost about 30 thousand people, the grouping in the Donbass has decreased by more than a quarter, said Sergey Rudskoy, head of the main operational department of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.

"At the start of the special military operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the National Guard, numbered 260,200 servicemen. During the month of hostilities, their losses amounted to about 30,000 people, including more than 14,000 irretrievable and about 16,000 sanitary," the general said.

The grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine , the National Guard and nationalist battalions, which fought in the Donbass against the militias of the DPR and LPR , lost about 16 thousand fighters, which is 26 percent of its total strength of 59,300 people. Seven thousand people - irretrievable losses.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the isolation of Ukrainian units in the Donbass and the taking of railway junction stations by Russian forces in key areas do not allow the Armed Forces to make up for losses. In addition, the supply of Ukrainian troops with missiles and ammunition, fuel and food has been almost completely stopped.

Rudskoy stressed that Russian troops had practically destroyed the Air Force and the air defense system of Ukraine , and the country's Navy had already ceased to exist.

According to the general, high-precision strikes are inflicted on military infrastructure facilities, troop deployment sites, airfields, command posts, arsenals and warehouses.

Of those who were in combat strength on February 24, Ukraine lost:

• 1587 tanks and other armored vehicles out of 2416;
  117 radars for various purposes out of 300.
  75 helicopters out of 149;
  112 military aircraft out of 152;
• 148 complexes "Buk M1" and S-300 out of 180;

16 main military airfields were hit, 39 arsenals were destroyed, where up to 70 percent of all stocks of Ukrainian military equipment were stored.

According to the given data, units of the People's Militia of the LPR liberated 93 percent of the territory of the republic, the defense department of the DPR took control of 54 percent of the territory.

Rudskoy stressed that the Russian armed forces "will continue the planned conduct of a special military operation until the tasks set by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief are fully completed."

Украина с начала спецоперации потеряла 26 процентов группировки в Донбассе

Украинские войска с начала российской военной спецоперации потеряли около 30 тысяч человек, группировка в Донбассе сократилась более чем на четверть, заявил... РИА Новости, 25.03.2022

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I've kept my hopes high. Still do. However, the Russian War Machine is bigger than Ukraine's especially since some factories have been distroyed. Also add that to food has been destroyed.

I really hope NATO (and USA) step up with the weapons and such.

So this is "The Short Game" The Long Game is the Economics and I as I wrote it appears that EU has decided to build Liquid Natural Gas facilities so that places like the USA can sell LNG in the EU.

It's hard to keep up with all the news shows but that one, the LNG, is a deep cut to Russian prosperity going forward. Something like 2032 it will be going in force and also be able to switch to Hydrogen at some point in the future and not LNG.

 

[Friendly_Grower]

remember when we were looking at the female soldier in Ukraine

you go girl

Reminds me of a Fav I have! Love the Movie!

 

[cannabineer]

The Kremlin answered the question about the objections of the West to pay for gas in rubles
Peskov: Gazprom will develop a system for switching to gas payments in rubles in four days
The Kremlin proceeds from the current order of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Gazprom to accept payment for gas in Russian currency, said Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the head of state.

He was asked whether Moscow plans to supply gas to Europe if it does not pay in rubles, as representatives of several countries have already stated.

On March 23, at a meeting with members of the government, Vladimir Putin instructed to convert payments for gas supplies to unfriendly countries into rubles, since it makes no sense to sell goods to the EU and the USA and receive payment in their currency.

At the same time, he noted that pumping will continue at prices and in volumes fixed in contracts, as the country values its reputation.

“During the remaining four days, Gazprom will have to make contacts and develop a transparent, understandable system, how it can be carried out technically and logistically. This information will be communicated to the buyers of Gazprom’s products, and then we’ll see,” the Kremlin spokesman said.

В Кремле ответили на вопрос о возражениях Запада по оплате за газ в рублях

В Кремле исходят из действующего поручения президента России Владимира Путина "Газпрому" принимать оплату за газ в российской валюте, заявил пресс-секретарь... РИА Новости, 25.03.2022

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I believe we need to respect the official exchange rate of 95 rubles to the dollar instead of the international rate of 102.

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

Everything’s going to plan.

Russia says first phase of war is over as its advances in Ukraine appear to have stalled | CNN

A top Russian general gave some of the most detailed public remarks to date on Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, claiming on Friday that the "first stage" of Russia's military plan is now complete, with their primary focus now centered on eastern Ukraine.

www.cnn.com

Vlad has a new plan, retreat to eastern Ukraine, however Vlad has a weakness, greed and need at this point, he needs to keep the coast along the sea of AZOV. If he loses that, it make the bridge linking Russia to eastern Crimea vulnerable to attack and destruction. This would cut Crimea off from Russia and resupply and reinforcement by road and would make taking Crimea much easier. I'll bet Vlad sucked it dry of troops and any left went for replacements, it might be a bit of a walk into Crimea for the Ukrainians if they focus an attack at the two road entrances to the mainland and trap the Russians east and west of themselves, the west side cut off and perhaps an attack further east could make those east of them withdraw to the east or be cut off.

Once the Ukrainians can secure the north, they will free up large forces to overwhelm other areas. I saw on TV today the Ukrainians are using up 1000 modern antitank rounds a day, that's gotta mean a lot of Russian equipment destroyed and dead Russians, in addition they have other anti armor weapons like soviet RPGs. The Ukrainians have more working tanks now, than before the war.

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

They will bleed Vlad white if he digs in on this, the Ukrainians have taken military casualties, but nowhere near the level the Russians have. The Ukrainians also have new soldiers coming online at an increasing pace and modern arms are flowing in.

A month and they will have ejected the Russians and taken Crimea with the bridge linking Russia blown. They might not have the east, completely, but they will have the Russians close to the borders in the east and north and gone from the south. It's optimistic, but also realistic, Vlad will be broke too or getting there and will have to swallow the turd of his own creation and smile while doing it. The Ukrainians won't stop until Crimea and the rest of the country is liberated, or the allies pull the pin on them, unlikely, if they play their cards right. It might not stop until Belarus is liberated too, if the Ukrainians can kick Vlad out without him folding with a peace treaty.
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Mar 25, 2022 - Press ISW

Ukrainian officials remain firm that Russia must return Crimea and Donbas; the Kremlin increasingly claims Kyiv is stalling negotiations. Russia is unlikely to reduce its maximalist demands despite the failure of its initial military campaign. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Dmyto Kuleba stated on March 22 and 24 respectively that Ukraine must regain control of Crimea and Donbas, refuting Russian media claims that Zelensky would discuss recognizing Russia’s illegally occupied territories. Kuleba also said that Ukraine is negotiating security guarantees with the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Turkey. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on March 23 that Russia does not oppose Western mediation in Russia-Ukraine negotiations but repeated that Russia has “red lines” on Ukrainian integration into Western structures. Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 22 that peace talks with Ukraine were moving slower than expected. Lavrov and Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed that Ukraine is constantly changing its position under manipulation from the United States. The Kremlin likely incorrectly anticipated a quick Ukrainian capitulation, but is unlikely to reduce its maximalist demands in the near term and the war will likely protract.

 

[cannabineer]

Vlad has a new plan, retreat to eastern Ukraine, however Vlad has a weakness, greed and need at this point, he needs to keep the coast along the sea of AZOV. If he loses that, it make the bridge linking Russia to eastern Crimea vulnerable to attack and destruction. This would cut Crimea off from Russia and resupply and reinforcement by road and would make taking Crimea much easier. I'll bet Vlad sucked it dry of troops and any left went for replacements, it might be a bit of a walk into Crimea for the Ukrainians if they focus an attack at the two road entrances to the mainland and trap the Russians east and west of themselves, the west side cut off and perhaps an attack further east could make those east of them withdraw to the east or be cut off.

Once the Ukrainians can secure the north, they will free up large forces to overwhelm other areas. I saw on TV today the Ukrainians are using up 1000 modern antitank rounds a day, that's gotta mean a lot of Russian equipment destroyed and dead Russians, in addition they have other anti armor weapons like soviet RPGs. The Ukrainians have more working tanks now, than before the war.

No need to drop the bridge. Ukraine will have the forces available to annex Krasnodar or a bridgehead therein, denying the Russians that route. First though, grind up some more Russian capability while the cameras are on it.

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

No need to drop the bridge. Ukraine will have the forces available to annex Krasnodar or a bridgehead therein, denying the Russians that route. First though, grind up some more Russian capability while the cameras are on it.

I think blowing the bridge would be wise, going into Russia would be a bridge too far, they would use tactical nukes on their own turf and could get away with it.

 

[cannabineer]

I think blowing the bridge would be wise, going into Russia would be a bridge too far, they would use tactical nukes on their own turf and could get away with it.

My assessment is other. A bridgehead in Krasnodar is not the existential threat that could justify wmd.
If the Russians used wmd, even in their territory, I imagine the response from NATO would be definite. At that point torpedoing their submarine force might be a proportionate response. I don’t know. I didn’t study military history so much as consume technothrillers.

 

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Ukraine and Russia participate in first prisoners of war exchange
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced Thursday that the swap occurred after it was ordered by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to the Ukrainian Volunteer Journalists Initiative.

Iryna Vereshchuk, deputy prime minister and minister for reintegration of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, said 10 Ukrainian soldiers were released and 10 Russian soldiers were given back to their country.

The minister also said 11 Russian civilian sailors were swapped for 19 Ukrainian civilian sailors.

The Russian civilian sailors were rescued by Ukraine when their vessel flooded, while the Ukrainian civilian sailors were taken by Russia after they were found in a rescue vessel heading to Snake Island to retrieve troops.

Russia will also give back the rescue ship to Ukraine, which will send it to a port in Turkey, according to the agency.

The exchange comes as Ukraine and Russia have both reportedly suffered thousands of casualties amid Moscow's ongoing invasion.

NATO estimated this week that up to 15,000 Russian troops have been killed, with as many as 40,000 dead, wounded, taken prisoner or missing. Russia has offered much lower casualty numbers, however, raising its official number of military losses in Ukraine to 1,400 on Friday.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week that thousands of his people have died in the conflict, including at least 121 children. He previously said on March 12 that about 1,300 Ukrainian troops had been killed in action.

Ukraine and Russia participate in first prisoners of war exchange

Ukraine and Russia on Thursday exchanged prisoners of war for the first time in the conflict, exactly one month after the fighting began. The General Staff of the Armed Forces o…

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Pentagon: Russia has lost partial control of first captured Ukrainian city
Russian forces are no longer in full control of Kherson, the first Ukrainian city Kremlin troops captured as part of its invasion into the country, a senior U.S. defense official said Friday.

Pentagon: Russia has lost partial control of first captured Ukrainian city

Russian forces are no longer in full control of Kherson, the first Ukrainian city Kremlin troops captured as part of its invasion into the country, a senior U.S. defense official said Friday.“We’ve…

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Like to see them lose Georgia.

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

My assessment is other. A bridgehead in Krasnodar is not the existential threat that could justify wmd.
If the Russians used wmd, even in their territory, I imagine the response from NATO would be definite. At that point torpedoing their submarine force might be a proportionate response. I don’t know. I didn’t study military history so much as consume technothrillers.

It's internationally recognized Russian territory and invasion would get the Russian population behind Putin. NATO would balk, blow the bridge and rebuild the span when Vlad is is gone. If this ends up like I think, Ukraine will need to beat the Russian economic refugees back with sticks in a year and put up a fence, but not to keep the Russian army out!

 

[Budzbuddha]

And the hits just keep on coming …..