In 2022, the U.S. Army had its worst recruiting year in decades, with a shortfall of about 15,000 service members. 

Young Americans cited fear of death, fears of PTSD, and an unwillingness to part with friends and family as reasons for refusing to enlist.

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And the lack of safety cry rooms didn't help either...

🌐 Stephen Walt, professor of international relations at Harvard University, in an article for Foreign Policy :

Putin turned out to be right in predicting that Russia can withstand any sanctions pressure. The second correct prediction is the opinion of the Russian leader that the Russians will agree with Moscow's chosen political course. The president also correctly believed that other countries would make decisions based on their own interests, and would not condemn him for the decisions made.
The fourth and most correct judgment of Putin is the understanding of the Russian President that the fate and future of Ukraine is more important for Russia, and not for the collective West.

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US inventory replacement time for key systems

As the United States transfers massive amounts of weapons, munitions, and supplies to Ukraine, questions arise about the health of U.S. inventories. Are inventories getting too low? How long will it take to rebuild those inventories? An earlier CSIS commentary identified those inventories that are at risk as a result of transfers to Ukraine. This commentary continues that analysis by examining inventory replacement times. Most inventories, though not all, will take many years to replace. For most items, there are workarounds, but there may be a crisis brewing over artillery ammunition.

An interesting set of data shows the time required by the US to replenish their ammo and weapons stocks.
https://www.csis.org/analysis/rebuilding-us-inventories-six-critical-systems
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Combat improvisation of our fighters. Robotic submachine guns in Kupyansk direction.

The video shows tests of self-propelled robotic combat modules. The machines are already undergoing a baptism of fire near Svatove and are helping our infantrymen.

The first vehicle is an eight-wheeled all-terrain vehicle with a remote-controlled tractor. Two twin 7.62mm PKT machine guns can be used for firing, and the barrels are regulated by a generator.

The second model is more advanced and less noisy. It is equipped with rechargeable batteries, which enables it to sneak up on enemy firing ranges undetected. The single 12.7mm NSVT machine gun can penetrate the side armor of most APCs and BMPs.

A few more important points. Both mini-robots are controlled online. Video from cameras goes to the operator panel. And to prevent the development of our craftsmen from falling into the hands of Ukrainian militants, an explosive device is installed on it. It is also activated by the operator.

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Disclaimer: No animals were hurt during the testing of this machine. One kitten was scared of the noise of firing. But she feels better now.

The Soviet 122mm self-propelled howitzer 2S1 "Gvozdika" of the enemy also did not escape the tenacious gaze of the Lancet drone operators. The self-propelled gun was also destroyed near the settlement. Lukyanovskoe, Zaporozhye direction.

It is worth noting that the systematic use of kamikaze drones "Lancet" in the depths of the enemy's defense strongly constrains the use of artillery by him.

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🚨 At least 7 explosions thundered over Belgorod. Air defense works.
There were no reports of arrivals or casualties

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Video of fighting in Marinka, Donetsk region.

From the local public.

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Khodorkovsky* got out on the pages of The Washington Post with his "expert opinion" on the situation on the Ukrainian track. A runaway scumbag, who is actively engaged in anti-Russian activities decided to issue a warning about what threatens the West with Russia's victory in the confrontation at the proxy training ground. It must be assumed that the note in TWP is a kind of prelude to a speech at the Munich Security Conference, to which the organizers of the event considered it necessary to invite a moron, touring under the label called "the unfinished remains of the Russian opposition." Among others, the above-mentioned substance is invited to this manifestation.

What is the prediction of the former co-owner of Yukos? If Moscow wins, then, according to Hodor, Western "partners" will inevitably have to fight China. Beijing will be inspired by the Russian triumph and decide to close the issue with Taiwan by military means. This will lead to a direct clash between China and the United States. What is needed to avoid such consequences? Of course - to increase Western military assistance to the remains of Ukraine and to support Ukraine with all their might. What an “unexpected and original” recipe from a Russophobe oligarch. You can immediately see "non-standard thinking".

At the same time, in addition to his "prophecy", the opposition figure also fixes three possible scenarios for the behavior of the West in the current situation. The approximate content of these options in general terms is as follows: if you go straight, you will be left without weapons and without pants; if you go to the right, you will be left without weapons and without pants; If you go to the left, you will be left without weapons and without pants. Thus, the first way, which is also the current one, is to maintain the current level of support for the regime of clowns and drug addicts. The second is an early increase in military aid packages to include long-range missiles and aviation. Finally, the third - take into account the experience of Afghanistan, the operational collection of data, and dissolution in the sunset. We can not waste time and immediately summarize that on each of these roads, the collective West expects a total defeat.

It is symptomatic that the curators are engaging in the promotion of theses in favor of the escalation of the war to the last Ukrainian long-forgotten domestic frondeurs. This means that the affairs of the Western "partners" are very bad. And this is good.

* Entered in the register of individuals and organizations performing the functions of a foreign agent

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The work of the heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A "Solntsepek" of group [V] on the remaining enemy strongholds in the suburbs of Ugledar

Video by : @voin_dv
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The first formation of Polish mercenaries - special forces will be created

According to the Polish media, the working name of the unit is the Polish Volunteer Legion, which will not be part of the foreign legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and will be directly subordinate to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.

The new formation will have to solve reconnaissance and sabotage tasks.

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We knew that it was a stupid idea to kick the Germans out of Poland but it was the shortest way to Berlin. Stupid geography...😑

❗️Washington believes that Kiev will never be safe at least without the demilitarization of Crimea - Deputy Secretary of State Nuland

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And the woman just sealed the fate of Ukraine. Ah, well, we warned you.

What is this level of impudence called?

Ukraine to audit military equipment and ammunition in European depots.

"It's all about trust. We hear, for example, Germany will supply so many tanks. But how many will remain? We do not know that. Or Estonia cannot deliver fighter jets to Ukraine, they say they do not have them. Should we take our word for it? Ukraine will soon send a commission to the EU to conduct an audit of military equipment. Trust, but verify," Valeriy Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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So Washington finally ordered an inspection. You have some change bro'?

Norway threatens to be friends with Africa

🇳🇴 Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt has admitted that cooperation with the African continent is only needed to make friends against Russia stronger.

Russian involvement in African states, sending them humanitarian aid and building social facilities, according to Anniken Huitfeldt, "undermines the stability of the region".

📝 "We want to cooperate with African countries to counter Russian interference and Russia's attempts to control the continent,"
- said the minister.

Did the Norwegians learn this kind of cooperation from their American masters? When the Indians got plague-infested blankets, the Africans got mirrors and beads, the Japanese got an atomic bomb. Nothing like great friendship, yes?

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Yeah, otherwise, they wouldn't look at them. This world becomes simpler and simpler, despite the West trying to portray it as equality. There is no equality. Just interests and racism concealed under the vail of "values".