Def Mon (Twitter)
RT @Tatarigami_UA: President Zelensky has released his plan for victory, which has been met with varying degrees of acceptance. Regardless of differing opinions, we now have a clearer picture of what the President is aiming for.
I don't intend to criticize his plan - after all, it offers some viable options that could benefit Ukraine if implemented. However, given my own skepticism about the West's willingness to admit Ukraine into NATO, I’ve been considering my own "roadmap," which I’d like to share here. This is not intended as a critique of the current plan by our leader, but rather a personal take offered for entertainment purposes:
The core of the strategy should focus on achieving superiority in several key areas: industrial, technological, command structure, and troop morale. The goal is to make the war increasingly unviable and futile for Russia, thereby forcing an end to the war on terms favorable to Ukraine and its partners. At the very least, this should put Ukraine in a position to negotiate with Russia on equal terms when the time comes.
A key step toward this is the creation of a joint military-industrial complex, integrating Ukraine into the West not as a dependent neighbor seeking aid, but as a critical player in Europe’s military production and technology sectors. Specifically, Ukraine could become a hub for military production, especially in areas like unmanned vehicles, which are becoming increasingly vital in global defense, particularly for Europe, whose military-industrial base remains somewhat dormant.
Let's take a look at it more specifically:
External policies:
1. Defense Production Agreements
Ukraine, alongside European nations, the U.S., and potentially Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, should create a series of bilateral defense production agreements. These agreements would establish joint military production facilities for various arms and munitions, from IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles) to drones, missiles, mortars, and artillery ammunition. The construction of these facilities could be financed on credit, with the expectation that frozen Russian assets or future profits from arms sales would pay off the debt. Placing these facilities in Europe would boost local employment and stimulate regional production, with a percentage of output allocated to the host countries.
2. Missile Production Joint Venture
Ukraine’s Pivdenmash plant was a critical hub in the Soviet missile program, producing everything from tactical to intercontinental ballistic missiles. A joint venture between Ukraine and a country like France or the UK would enable faster development and larger-scale production of Ukrainian missiles. Final assembly could occur within Ukraine, and the missiles’ performance could be tested against common Russian defense systems like the S-300 and S-400, giving them market value.
This would also allow Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia without needing permission from other nations, as the missiles would be domestically produced. If Iran can manufacture hundreds of ballistic missiles, so can Ukraine with the right partnerships.
3. Echeloned Defense Construction
Ukraine should launch a national program to construct high-quality defensive positions, drawing on real battlefield expertise rather than arbitrary lines on a map, which has led to wasteful efforts near areas like Pokrovsk and Kharkiv. This could involve both domestic equipment and machinery leased from the EU, with costs partially covered by Ukraine and the remainder distributed among Western partners.
Japan, which may be hesitant to provide direct military aid but leads in construction machinery, could participate by leasing equipment to Ukraine. A model where Ukraine pays 50% on credit and the rest is covered by Japanese foreign aid could be workable, or at least can be a subject of negotiations between countries.
4. Re-arming Existing Brigades
The Ukrainian General Staff has been horrible in forming new brigades, many of which underperform despite...
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RT @Tatarigami_UA: President Zelensky has released his plan for victory, which has been met with varying degrees of acceptance. Regardless of differing opinions, we now have a clearer picture of what the President is aiming for.
I don't intend to criticize his plan - after all, it offers some viable options that could benefit Ukraine if implemented. However, given my own skepticism about the West's willingness to admit Ukraine into NATO, I’ve been considering my own "roadmap," which I’d like to share here. This is not intended as a critique of the current plan by our leader, but rather a personal take offered for entertainment purposes:
The core of the strategy should focus on achieving superiority in several key areas: industrial, technological, command structure, and troop morale. The goal is to make the war increasingly unviable and futile for Russia, thereby forcing an end to the war on terms favorable to Ukraine and its partners. At the very least, this should put Ukraine in a position to negotiate with Russia on equal terms when the time comes.
A key step toward this is the creation of a joint military-industrial complex, integrating Ukraine into the West not as a dependent neighbor seeking aid, but as a critical player in Europe’s military production and technology sectors. Specifically, Ukraine could become a hub for military production, especially in areas like unmanned vehicles, which are becoming increasingly vital in global defense, particularly for Europe, whose military-industrial base remains somewhat dormant.
Let's take a look at it more specifically:
External policies:
1. Defense Production Agreements
Ukraine, alongside European nations, the U.S., and potentially Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, should create a series of bilateral defense production agreements. These agreements would establish joint military production facilities for various arms and munitions, from IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles) to drones, missiles, mortars, and artillery ammunition. The construction of these facilities could be financed on credit, with the expectation that frozen Russian assets or future profits from arms sales would pay off the debt. Placing these facilities in Europe would boost local employment and stimulate regional production, with a percentage of output allocated to the host countries.
2. Missile Production Joint Venture
Ukraine’s Pivdenmash plant was a critical hub in the Soviet missile program, producing everything from tactical to intercontinental ballistic missiles. A joint venture between Ukraine and a country like France or the UK would enable faster development and larger-scale production of Ukrainian missiles. Final assembly could occur within Ukraine, and the missiles’ performance could be tested against common Russian defense systems like the S-300 and S-400, giving them market value.
This would also allow Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia without needing permission from other nations, as the missiles would be domestically produced. If Iran can manufacture hundreds of ballistic missiles, so can Ukraine with the right partnerships.
3. Echeloned Defense Construction
Ukraine should launch a national program to construct high-quality defensive positions, drawing on real battlefield expertise rather than arbitrary lines on a map, which has led to wasteful efforts near areas like Pokrovsk and Kharkiv. This could involve both domestic equipment and machinery leased from the EU, with costs partially covered by Ukraine and the remainder distributed among Western partners.
Japan, which may be hesitant to provide direct military aid but leads in construction machinery, could participate by leasing equipment to Ukraine. A model where Ukraine pays 50% on credit and the rest is covered by Japanese foreign aid could be workable, or at least can be a subject of negotiations between countries.
4. Re-arming Existing Brigades
The Ukrainian General Staff has been horrible in forming new brigades, many of which underperform despite...
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Danvan (Twitter)
RT @DecolonizatorUA: Московський патріархат силою увірвався до Свято-Михайлівського собору у місті Черкаси, який перейшов до ПЦУ.
Де СБУ?
Яку функцію вони виконують, якщо московська агентура після офіційної заборони так вільно себе почуває?
Максимальний репост.
RT @DecolonizatorUA: Московський патріархат силою увірвався до Свято-Михайлівського собору у місті Черкаси, який перейшов до ПЦУ.
Де СБУ?
Яку функцію вони виконують, якщо московська агентура після офіційної заборони так вільно себе почуває?
Максимальний репост.
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Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
Ukraine 🇺🇦 is now fighting two nuclear powers: Russia 🇷🇺 and North Korea 🇰🇵
Escalation Management working perfectly
Ukraine 🇺🇦 is now fighting two nuclear powers: Russia 🇷🇺 and North Korea 🇰🇵
Escalation Management working perfectly
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Belarusian Hajun project (Twitter)
2 Shahed drones flew into Belarus. According to “eRadarrua” Telegram channel, at 23:34, a drone was flying from the direction of Chernihiv region towards Kamaryn. The second drone followed him on the same route.
@war_monitor_ua reports that 5 more Shahed drones are coming, they may also fly into Belarus.
At 23:50, the two Shahed drones left Belarus and flew towards Chernobyl.
According to our data, there are no aircraft of the Belarusian Air Force over Homiel region right now.
2 Shahed drones flew into Belarus. According to “eRadarrua” Telegram channel, at 23:34, a drone was flying from the direction of Chernihiv region towards Kamaryn. The second drone followed him on the same route.
@war_monitor_ua reports that 5 more Shahed drones are coming, they may also fly into Belarus.
At 23:50, the two Shahed drones left Belarus and flew towards Chernobyl.
According to our data, there are no aircraft of the Belarusian Air Force over Homiel region right now.
Belarusian Hajun project (Twitter)
Two more Shahed drones flew into Belarus: the Belarusian Air Force is in the sky
@war_monitor_ua reports that two more Shahed drones were flying towards Brahin district, Homiel region. 3 more drones were following.
According to our data, a duty fighter of the Belarusian Air Force took off from Baranavichy airfield and is heading to the southeast of the country.
Two more Shahed drones flew into Belarus: the Belarusian Air Force is in the sky
@war_monitor_ua reports that two more Shahed drones were flying towards Brahin district, Homiel region. 3 more drones were following.
According to our data, a duty fighter of the Belarusian Air Force took off from Baranavichy airfield and is heading to the southeast of the country.
Belarusian Hajun project (Twitter)
An-124 of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived in Machulishchy last night – for the first time in 1.5 years
According to @Hajun_BY, today at 00:30, an An-124 heavy transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces landed at Machulishchy airfield.
It’s known that the aircraft arrived in Machulishchy from Russia and had been in Vladivostok and Ulyanovsk before it, on October 14.
The aircraft stayed in Machulishchy for 4 hours and left for Russia at 04:30. Note that before that, the last time an aircraft of the An-124 type of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived in Machulishchy was 1.5 years ago.
An-124 of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived in Machulishchy last night – for the first time in 1.5 years
According to @Hajun_BY, today at 00:30, an An-124 heavy transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces landed at Machulishchy airfield.
It’s known that the aircraft arrived in Machulishchy from Russia and had been in Vladivostok and Ulyanovsk before it, on October 14.
The aircraft stayed in Machulishchy for 4 hours and left for Russia at 04:30. Note that before that, the last time an aircraft of the An-124 type of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived in Machulishchy was 1.5 years ago.
Belarusian Hajun project (Twitter)
At least 4 Shahed drones flew into Belarus last night, and at least 7 flew in transit
At least 4 Russian kamikaze drones of the Shahed type flew into Belarus from Ukraine last night. The first of them flew through Kamaryn at 23:34, followed by the next one at 23:43 in the same location.
It’s known that both these drones left the airspace of Belarus and flew towards Chernobyl at 23:48. Then two more Shahed drones entered Belarus at around 00:35 in the vicinity of Lubech and flew towards Prypiat – presumably also to Ukraine. Note that according to Flagshtok media, these drones could have passed westward through Belarus and flew into Ukraine near Kirau towards Ovruch.
However, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that two UAVs left Ukrainian airspace and flew in the direction of Belarus. At the moment, it’s not clear which UAVs we are talking about – the ones that flew in at 00:35 or others.
We also note that according to monitoring...
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At least 4 Shahed drones flew into Belarus last night, and at least 7 flew in transit
At least 4 Russian kamikaze drones of the Shahed type flew into Belarus from Ukraine last night. The first of them flew through Kamaryn at 23:34, followed by the next one at 23:43 in the same location.
It’s known that both these drones left the airspace of Belarus and flew towards Chernobyl at 23:48. Then two more Shahed drones entered Belarus at around 00:35 in the vicinity of Lubech and flew towards Prypiat – presumably also to Ukraine. Note that according to Flagshtok media, these drones could have passed westward through Belarus and flew into Ukraine near Kirau towards Ovruch.
However, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that two UAVs left Ukrainian airspace and flew in the direction of Belarus. At the moment, it’s not clear which UAVs we are talking about – the ones that flew in at 00:35 or others.
We also note that according to monitoring...
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Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
@LawCallCB @penpusherMakar: 5 underground Houthi ammunition storage facilities were targeted by the B-2 tonight
@LawCallCB @penpusherMakar: 5 underground Houthi ammunition storage facilities were targeted by the B-2 tonight
Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
@JeffFisch: Harris did great. Better than Trump would do. It’s pretty clear the Fox News Bias, they treat Trump like a God who can do no wrong, day and nigh, for a decade. But Harris is the worst of the worst for them. Fox’s interview was politically motivated and made to be confrontational
@JeffFisch: Harris did great. Better than Trump would do. It’s pretty clear the Fox News Bias, they treat Trump like a God who can do no wrong, day and nigh, for a decade. But Harris is the worst of the worst for them. Fox’s interview was politically motivated and made to be confrontational
The Lookout (Twitter)
A veteran that entered commercial service in 1966, converted to crane ship for the Ready Reserve in '83/'84. https://twitter.com/WarshipCam/status/1846607937294225846#m
A veteran that entered commercial service in 1966, converted to crane ship for the Ready Reserve in '83/'84. https://twitter.com/WarshipCam/status/1846607937294225846#m
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The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @MrFrantarelli: Pr. 949A Antey/Oscar II-class SSGN «Omsk»
Pr. 885M Yasen-M class SSGN «Novosibirsk» and «Krasnoyarsk».
Pr. 955 Borei-class SSBN «Aleksandr Nevskiy» and «Vladimir Monomakh»
Pr. 955A Borei-A-class SSBN «Imperator Aleksander III» and «Knyaz Oleg»
🗺️ Vilyuchinsk.
📹MoD RF (Oct. 16)
RT @MrFrantarelli: Pr. 949A Antey/Oscar II-class SSGN «Omsk»
Pr. 885M Yasen-M class SSGN «Novosibirsk» and «Krasnoyarsk».
Pr. 955 Borei-class SSBN «Aleksandr Nevskiy» and «Vladimir Monomakh»
Pr. 955A Borei-A-class SSBN «Imperator Aleksander III» and «Knyaz Oleg»
🗺️ Vilyuchinsk.
📹MoD RF (Oct. 16)
The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @HoansSolo: ‘American intelligence and military officials expressed some skepticism at the Ukrainian claims that North Korean mercenaries were now fighting, in significant numbers, against Ukrainian forces. But they said that they had little doubt that North Korean engineers and observers are in Russia and parts of Ukraine, in part to construct and operate the North Korean-made ballistic missiles that Russia has purchased.’
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/asia/north-korea-ukraine-russia.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
RT @HoansSolo: ‘American intelligence and military officials expressed some skepticism at the Ukrainian claims that North Korean mercenaries were now fighting, in significant numbers, against Ukrainian forces. But they said that they had little doubt that North Korean engineers and observers are in Russia and parts of Ukraine, in part to construct and operate the North Korean-made ballistic missiles that Russia has purchased.’
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/asia/north-korea-ukraine-russia.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
NY Times
North Korea, Longing for Battle Experience, Eyes Ukraine
Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.
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The Lookout (Twitter)
Norwegian staff officers are participating in NATOs nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon.
This is the first direct Norwegian participation in a nuclear exercise after the end of the Cold War.
https://www.forsvaretsforum.no/atomvapen-jagerfly-ovelse/norge-sender-offiserer-til-atomovelse/401820
Norwegian staff officers are participating in NATOs nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon.
This is the first direct Norwegian participation in a nuclear exercise after the end of the Cold War.
https://www.forsvaretsforum.no/atomvapen-jagerfly-ovelse/norge-sender-offiserer-til-atomovelse/401820
www.forsvaretsforum.no
Norge sender offiserer til atomøvelse
For første gang siden den kalde krigen tar Norge del i en atomvåpenøvelse.
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Rob Lee (Twitter)
RT @shashj: 'Moscow’s willingness to use hybrid and covert measures has reached a “level previously unseen,” said Bruno Kahl, the head of [BND] while also warning that “direct military confrontation with NATO has become an option for Moscow.”'
RT @shashj: 'Moscow’s willingness to use hybrid and covert measures has reached a “level previously unseen,” said Bruno Kahl, the head of [BND] while also warning that “direct military confrontation with NATO has become an option for Moscow.”'
POLITICO
German spy chief: Putin’s covert operations reach unprecedented level – POLITICO
Russia is preparing for a “direct military confrontation” with NATO, Germany’s foreign intelligence chief said.