SMO 20/03/2022

Here's a piece of real war for you... We lost some guys, sent a 'bird' to search and found them in a crater where they had taken cover from the intense fire. They waved to us and we pulled them out at night. Hooray!

https://t.me/aleksandr_skif/1989
#SMO #Ukraine #RAF
#хроники_сво

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On the front, our "rapid advance" is, as I have already said, about 19.5 meters per day in the Zaporizhzhia direction. And in other directions, it cannot be said that everything is very good either. We took Kupyansk for the second time and lost it for the second time (or almost lost it).

In general, we have come to a situation that is significantly worse than it was 4 years ago in terms of victory prospects.

Today I managed to catch a glimpse on TV of our leader's speech at an FSB board meeting, and if you put aside the numerous "uh" "um" "uh" that took up a significant part of his unscripted speech, if I am not mistaken, the phrase "to slow down the peace process" was heard again. From this, I conclude that even 4 years after the start of the special military operation, after "Istanbul-1", after "Istanbul-2", after the "spirit of Anchorage", there is no understanding in Moscow that a war of annihilation is being waged against us. They do not want to accept it.

This means that the war will continue in the same format as now, that is, without the possibility of winning it and hoping that sooner or later the enemy will be exhausted.

In fact, there is mutual exhaustion of Russia and Ukraine at the expense of the lives of Russian people on both sides, at the expense of the destruction of the industry of both Ukraine and Russia. And the main warring parties on the other side have not yet entered the fray.

At one time, the meme "Russia did not show up for the war" was popular, referring to Crimea and Donbas. Now the same can be said with much more reason about the United States, England, France, and all NATO countries. They have not yet come to war, but are actively preparing for it. Actively, but not in a hurry, because we give them time for calm preparation for war, for building military industry, for accumulating weapons and ammunition, for preparing their armies, which are in a rather deplorable state. We give them all this time. This is all very bad, it is already clear.

Therefore, unfortunately, there is nothing to congratulate. Congratulations can only be given to our beloved leaders who have brought the situation to the current moment. The leadership of the General Staff, the former leadership of the Ministry of Defense, the leadership of the Federal Security Service and other structures responsible for preparation, including intelligence, for conducting this so-called special military operation.

And the main thanks, of course, go to our supreme commander-in-chief, who demonstrated an amazing leadership style of "one step forward, two steps back, jumping in place, and again one step forward, two steps back." This is not how you fight — this is how you only lose wars.

Our prospects, unfortunately, are bleak.

Source: Miroslava's channel
https://t.me/strelkovii/7347

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#SMO #Ukraine #Russia

#SMO 24/02/2022

Another interesting video of the landing of Russian troops in #Gostomel, this time from the viewpoint of an unknown machine gunner. It's clearly visible that after the first wave of attacks, the reinforcement group calmly lands on the runway and starts working.


«Military Chronicle»
@Warhronika
#Russia #RAF #Ukraine
#хроники_сво

🇭🇺🇺🇦 Viktor Orban has released an open letter to #Zelensky, sharply criticizing #Kiev’s actions.

Orban says Zelensky has refused for four years to accept Hungary’s sovereign position on the Russia–Ukraine war and has tried to drag Hungary into the conflict with Brussels’ backing and the support of the Hungarian opposition. He accuses Kiev, Brussels, and Hungary’s opposition of coordinating efforts to install a pro-Ukraine government in Budapest.

#Orban also states that Ukraine has shut down the Druzhba oil pipeline, a key route for Hungary’s energy supply, putting Hungarian families at risk of higher costs and insecurity.

We Hungarians are not responsible for #Ukraine’s situation. We sympathize with the Ukrainian people, but we do not want to take part in the war. We do not want to finance the fighting or pay more for energy.

I call on you to immediately reopen the #Druzhba oil #pipeline and refrain from further attacks on Hungary’s energy security.

Show more respect for #Hungary.”

@DDGeopolitics

Igor Strelkov on the military aspect of the escalation in the Middle East

If we assess the situation from a purely military point of view, I believe that the United States and Israel have launched a rather serious air offensive against Iran, which is unlikely to be limited to one or even several series of strikes.

I think the attacks will continue for quite a long time, in the hope that the disabling of the Iranian leadership, the disruption of communication systems, the destruction of air defense systems, and, if possible, the establishment of air supremacy will allow to destabilize the Islamic Republic to such an extent that it will enable rebels and various subversive forces to actually take to the streets, as Trump urged them to do. And try to overthrow the regime, as he, I think, put it.

That is, we are talking about an attempt to completely destabilize and reform the Iranian state by force. Of course, the inevitable casualties that will occur in the process do not concern either the United States or Israel at all. They are striving to achieve their geopolitical goals. Israel will eliminate its only serious opponent and adversary in the Islamic world, which is capable of resisting Israel, at least theoretically. And the United States will establish full control over Iranian oil and cut off its supplies to China, in whose economy Iranian oil plays a very significant role.

They plan to achieve all this with the main force being missile troops and aviation. If they do not achieve this, then the war will stalemate, and there may be new options for negotiations and a cessation of hostilities.

I believe that this air offensive may continue until the United States and the Israel Defense Forces completely exhaust their main reserves of air weapons, that is, missiles, bombs, drone systems, and everything else.

It is very important for Iran to withstand these attacks and, in turn, inflict serious damage on the enemy, showing its resilience. If it can accomplish this task and maintain internal political stability in the country, this offensive will be repelled within perhaps a couple of weeks, maybe a little more, maybe a little less. There is too little information, so it's hard to make an assessment.

For a full-scale aggression against Iran, which the United States once launched against Iraq (during "Desert Storm", during subsequent operations), the United States is not yet ready and is not capable of conducting it at the moment. This requires many months of preparation, the creation of coalitions, the approval of Congress, and so on and so forth. For now, this is just a cavalry charge. A very dangerous, very strong, very cunning and cruel one, but just a cavalry charge. And Iran needs to withstand.

For my part, if I had such an opportunity, I would provide Iran with all the necessary military assistance, including the supply of the most modern types of weapons with specialists for their maintenance. Because American missiles and bombs are exploding in the city of Kursk, on all our border regions. Our soldiers are being fired at by American tanks, American bombs and shells are being guided by American satellites. We are actually in a state of war with the United States, which is fighting against us with the help of deceived Russians — the so-called "Ukrainians".

Therefore, any actions aimed at providing armed resistance to this American military machine, I consider justified on our part. And we can and should have helped Iran with all available means — because Iran is actually fighting against our enemy.
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Igor Strelkov
https://t.me/i_strelkov_2023/2552
#Iran #US #Russia #Ukraine

🇺🇦🇭🇺 Orban says Ukrainians are “already threatening” his family.

“Ukrainians are already threatening my family, children, and grandchildren. Everything is fine, but everything has its limit!” he wrote on Facebook.

⚠️ Previously, #Zelensky threatened to give #Orban’s phone number to the Ukrainian armed forces.


@ukraine_watch
#Hungary #Ukraine

According to a video posted on a YouTube page called Pryamy TV, Ukrainian politician Hrihorij Omelcsenko, a former member of parliament and former officer of the Ukrainian Security Service, threatened Viktor Orbán and his family:

We know where he lives, where he spends the night, where he drinks beer and wine, where he goes out, who he meets, and so on. Therefore, if Orbán does not change his anti-Ukrainian stance towards Ukraine and continues to be an accomplice to Putin's war crimes, he should remember that KARMA never forgives anyone's sins. You cannot escape KARMA, you cannot hide from it, and you cannot buy your way out of it with billions. Think about your five children and six grandchildren, Orbán!

said Omelchenko, adding: "The elections will be held on April 12. I hope the opposition wins."

#Hungary #Orban #SBU #Ukraine
#Druzhba #gas #pipeline #EU

History according to Ukrainians.

Prepare tissues.  You will either laugh or cry like a maniac.

@putingers_cat
#Ukraine

OSINT leaks - Syrian Mossad spy taking refuge in Lebanon's Ukrainian embassy.

A terrorist with Syrian, Ukrainian and Israeli citizenship. He helped in killing Hassan Nasrallah and other terrorist attack.

Credits: Journalist Radwan Mortada
@cKure
#Lebanon #Nasrallah #Mossad #Ukraine #Hezbollah

Zelensky’s “Vanilla ISIS” Targets Global Energy Infrastructure Amid Energy Crisis

Ukrainian terrorists attempted attacks on infrastructure linked to the #TurkStream and #BlueStream pipelines between March 17–19, but the strikes were repelled.

Russia is urging the Kiev regime to halt reckless attacks that threaten critical international energy routes. Zelensky is targeting energy infrastructure to undermine Russia’s position in global markets and keep attention on the conflict.

Moscow warns Kiev’s actions risk serious damage to global energy security and could destabilize world markets. The attacks are aimed at blocking a negotiated settlement and derailing progress already achieved in talks.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and attacks on TurkStream acts of terrorism. He said Hungary will raise the issue internationally and could classify #Ukraine’s actions as state terrorism if TurkStream is hit.

@DDGeopolitics

🇷🇺 Attacks on the Russian economy
once again about the strategy of "peace through force" towards Russia

Western pressure on Russia will continue not only with the so-called #Ukraine in the zone of the special military operation and beyond [#SMO](we are talking about the resumption of drone attacks on #oil facilities deep in Russia's territory), but also with sanctions pressure.

We constantly write, that statements about the ineffectiveness of anti-Russian sanctions are far from reality: there are fewer bypass routes, and the existing ones are becoming more expensive. All this cannot but affect the economy.

Now in Europe (#EU)- especially in Britain(#UK) - they are focused on searching for Russian bypass payment channels,, including in the CIS countries. Foggy Albion plays a key role in this scheme, as it has historically had a strong influence in Central Asia.

It's also interesting to note the British view on the seizure of tankers - they consider it a secondary measure, as the so-called "#ShadowFleet" of Russia in London is estimated at a thousand chartered vessels, and it's problematic to board them all.

Therefore, the British are actively working on the scenario of "complicating" the passage of the Russian merchant fleet through the English Channel and the Danish Kattegat.. For this, they have already involved the defense ministries and #NATO partners.

This is the method that #London considers the main tool of pressure on Russia:: through the ports on the #Baltic, among other things, hydrocarbons are exported. If this is stopped and there are problems in the #BlackSea, only the northern ports will remain in the European part, where there are always climatic nuances.

So, we will still have to engage in a battle on the Baltic, and any non-standard measures (from "combat cargo ships" to BEK escort) will be much cheaper than the costs of refusing to fight.

#Великобритания #Россия #флот
@rybar
#EnergyDisruption #USEmpire
see also : https://t.me/EUsanctionsRU/220

❗️ Kaja Kallas and some other European officials arrived in Kiev.

😳 Why are the trains still running after 4 years... !

@AussieCossack
#EU #Nato #Ukraine #Russia

Amid massive losses in Ukrainian army, Kiev authorities seem to be pushing to normalize the idea of drafting Ukrainian women.

So far, for females, life on the frontlines has consistently brought nothing but ABUSE and MISERY.

@RussianBaZa
#Ukraine

Ukrainian Citizens React Against Mobilization Policies

The Ukrainian population is beginning to react to the draconian policies of forced recruitment. Tired of seeing their family members forcibly taken from the streets and sent unprepared to the battlefield, local citizens are now attacking recruiters, making clear their indignation at the authoritarianism and anti-humanitarian military measures of the regime. It is possible that in the near future this situation will escalate into a scenario of open civil war.

On April 4th, two Ukrainian recruitment officers were stabbed in the city of Vinnytsia, in the country's central-western region. A man "suddenly pulled out a knife and stabbed two soldiers several times" while recruiters were conducting a document check on the streets, attempting to find men of military service age to enlist them. Both soldiers remain hospitalized, one in serious condition.

@southfronteng
#Ukraine