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#Syria: Turkish Air Force is bombing targets in SDF-controlled Kobanî in northern Syria tonight.
Huge fire broke out in the city as a result of the strikes.
#Syria: Turkish Air Force is bombing targets in SDF-controlled Kobanî in northern Syria tonight.
Huge fire broke out in the city as a result of the strikes.
Status-6 (Twitter)
#Syria: The heavy shelling of rebel-held Idlib in northwestern Syria by the Syrian Arab Army continued this evening, as smoke could've been seen rising over the city.
Civilian casualties noted.
#Syria: The heavy shelling of rebel-held Idlib in northwestern Syria by the Syrian Arab Army continued this evening, as smoke could've been seen rising over the city.
Civilian casualties noted.
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Air raid sirens activated in Sevastopol and Balaklava in the Crimea.
Sea and land public transport in Sevastopol suspended.
Air raid sirens activated in Sevastopol and Balaklava in the Crimea.
Sea and land public transport in Sevastopol suspended.
Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
Tokmak Front (Sept 1st to Oct 5th)
Throughout September, Russian Forces lost control of about 7 km² of territory south of Orikhiv, a notable reduction compared to the 118 km² of territory lost in June, July, and August
This underscores the need for more equipment for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Tokmak Front (Sept 1st to Oct 5th)
Throughout September, Russian Forces lost control of about 7 km² of territory south of Orikhiv, a notable reduction compared to the 118 km² of territory lost in June, July, and August
This underscores the need for more equipment for Ukraine 🇺🇦
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The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @konrad_muzyka: On reserves: "I continue to witness the deployment of additional units and reserves across various parts of the frontline."
RT @konrad_muzyka: On reserves: "I continue to witness the deployment of additional units and reserves across various parts of the frontline."
The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @Veteransforukr1: This Norwegian🇧🇻 warrior is one of many volunteers we have supplied with gear in Eastern Ukraine 🇺🇦
In order for us to keep supplying the heroes of Europe, we need your support!
Vaukraine.com
RT @Veteransforukr1: This Norwegian🇧🇻 warrior is one of many volunteers we have supplied with gear in Eastern Ukraine 🇺🇦
In order for us to keep supplying the heroes of Europe, we need your support!
Vaukraine.com
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The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @Tatarigami_UA: Recently, I've tried to refrain from making negative statements about the overall situation. However, over the past two months, I've come across a continuous stream of statements that I find not only incorrect but also potentially harmful.
One of the most recent trends I've observed is the assertion that the russians lack reserves and are running out of troops. This information is not only inaccurate but also lacks substantiated data on the location and availability of russian reserves.
In the past, I made a similar comment when regiments from the 76th division started moving southward.
Unfortunately, I continue to witness the deployment of additional units and reserves across various parts of the frontline. While I harbor doubts about their potential for an offensive, they appear to be deployed in the areas where Ukrainian forces might breach defenses. Their purpose seems to be slowing down Ukrainian troops and severely limiting their ability to exploit any breakthroughs.
Ultimately, russian forces may not need to advance at this moment but aim to minimize Ukrainian gains from this counter-offensive. They aim to undermine both political and military support for Ukraine.
The enemy remains formidable and capable, despite all their shortcomings. They still possess significant anti-tank capabilities, the ability to deploy remote minefields, employ loitering munitions, maintain artillery and counter-battery capabilities, and continue fortifying their defenses. When individuals push the narrative that the russians are on the verge of collapse and have exhausted their reserves, it fosters unrealistic expectations and diverts attention from the necessity for long-term planning and vision. It can lead to an overemphasis on short-term optimism and hinder the recognition of mistakes, the need for change, or an increase in support.
To an observer, it may seem that advances can continue endlessly. However, this situation underscores the fact that Ukraine does not possess an unlimited supply of ammunition, much of which was provided by South Korea through the US. Furthermore, Ukraine does not have an inexhaustible pool of personnel in the already deployed brigades along the front lines.
Maintaining a healthy optimism is absolutely necessary as our troops make further progress. It's true that russian troops have suffered severe degradation, and counter-battery fire degraded their artillery capabilities. Their captured soldiers have testified about a lack of discipline and a diminishing will to fight. However, this optimism shouldn't transform into delusional hopefulness.
Earlier this spring, I cautioned against setting unrealistic expectations and the belief that russian defenses would collapse within weeks or days, leading to celebrations in liberated Crimea. I emphasized that a counter-offensive alone would not win this war and that we needed to plan for the long term. I hope that now, my message will resonate more strongly.
RT @Tatarigami_UA: Recently, I've tried to refrain from making negative statements about the overall situation. However, over the past two months, I've come across a continuous stream of statements that I find not only incorrect but also potentially harmful.
One of the most recent trends I've observed is the assertion that the russians lack reserves and are running out of troops. This information is not only inaccurate but also lacks substantiated data on the location and availability of russian reserves.
In the past, I made a similar comment when regiments from the 76th division started moving southward.
Unfortunately, I continue to witness the deployment of additional units and reserves across various parts of the frontline. While I harbor doubts about their potential for an offensive, they appear to be deployed in the areas where Ukrainian forces might breach defenses. Their purpose seems to be slowing down Ukrainian troops and severely limiting their ability to exploit any breakthroughs.
Ultimately, russian forces may not need to advance at this moment but aim to minimize Ukrainian gains from this counter-offensive. They aim to undermine both political and military support for Ukraine.
The enemy remains formidable and capable, despite all their shortcomings. They still possess significant anti-tank capabilities, the ability to deploy remote minefields, employ loitering munitions, maintain artillery and counter-battery capabilities, and continue fortifying their defenses. When individuals push the narrative that the russians are on the verge of collapse and have exhausted their reserves, it fosters unrealistic expectations and diverts attention from the necessity for long-term planning and vision. It can lead to an overemphasis on short-term optimism and hinder the recognition of mistakes, the need for change, or an increase in support.
To an observer, it may seem that advances can continue endlessly. However, this situation underscores the fact that Ukraine does not possess an unlimited supply of ammunition, much of which was provided by South Korea through the US. Furthermore, Ukraine does not have an inexhaustible pool of personnel in the already deployed brigades along the front lines.
Maintaining a healthy optimism is absolutely necessary as our troops make further progress. It's true that russian troops have suffered severe degradation, and counter-battery fire degraded their artillery capabilities. Their captured soldiers have testified about a lack of discipline and a diminishing will to fight. However, this optimism shouldn't transform into delusional hopefulness.
Earlier this spring, I cautioned against setting unrealistic expectations and the belief that russian defenses would collapse within weeks or days, leading to celebrations in liberated Crimea. I emphasized that a counter-offensive alone would not win this war and that we needed to plan for the long term. I hope that now, my message will resonate more strongly.
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The Lookout (Twitter)
ICYMI, my latest: "On understanding the naval war"
Prompted by recent tendencies to overestimate the impact of Ukrainian actions risking underestimation of the Black Sea Fleet, giving a wrong understanding of the challenges Ukraine is facing at sea.
thelookoutn.substack.com/p/o…
ICYMI, my latest: "On understanding the naval war"
Prompted by recent tendencies to overestimate the impact of Ukrainian actions risking underestimation of the Black Sea Fleet, giving a wrong understanding of the challenges Ukraine is facing at sea.
thelookoutn.substack.com/p/o…
The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @atomicarchive: A mushroom cloud after a 2.9 Mt thermonuclear explosion conducted at an altitude of 2120 m on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, October 6, 1957. The 46A device for the R-7 ICBM was tested.
RT @atomicarchive: A mushroom cloud after a 2.9 Mt thermonuclear explosion conducted at an altitude of 2120 m on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, October 6, 1957. The 46A device for the R-7 ICBM was tested.
The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @JasperBol: HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën 🇳🇱, HNLMS Van Amstel 🇳🇱 and BNS Louise-Marie 🇧🇪 in the Skagerrak! There is absolutely nothing better than being at sea! 😊
RT @JasperBol: HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën 🇳🇱, HNLMS Van Amstel 🇳🇱 and BNS Louise-Marie 🇧🇪 in the Skagerrak! There is absolutely nothing better than being at sea! 😊
Status-6 (Twitter)
#Syria: The heavy shelling of rebel-held Idlib in northwestern Syria by the Syrian Arab Army continued this evening, as smoke could've been seen rising over the city.
Civilian casualties noted.
#Syria: The heavy shelling of rebel-held Idlib in northwestern Syria by the Syrian Arab Army continued this evening, as smoke could've been seen rising over the city.
Civilian casualties noted.
Status-6 (Twitter)
#Syria: Turkish Air Force is bombing targets in SDF-controlled Kobanî in northern Syria tonight.
Huge fire broke out in the city as a result of the strikes.
#Syria: Turkish Air Force is bombing targets in SDF-controlled Kobanî in northern Syria tonight.
Huge fire broke out in the city as a result of the strikes.
Status-6 (Twitter)
RT @SecBlinken: Spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister @HakanFidan today. We discussed coordinating and deconflicting activities in pursuit of our common objective of defeating terrorist threats.
RT @SecBlinken: Spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister @HakanFidan today. We discussed coordinating and deconflicting activities in pursuit of our common objective of defeating terrorist threats.