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mikefromcork

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740464#Comment_121740464

Do you ever stop?

IdHidden

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's new army chief is a great choice. Born in Russian, graduated from the Moscow Higher Military Command School, the Soviet Union’s leading higher military educational institution, served in the Soviet Army in Afghanistan.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”

― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

TinyMuffin

New man in.

https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1755636687089066153?s=20

eoinbn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740733#Comment_121740733

You are just ignoring the facts that don't align with version of reality.

NATO is done. It's worthless. It is likely that the US will pull out of it next year under Trump - the odds on favourite to win the presidency.

Will it be the victory that Putin wanted? Of course not, but it isn't a terrible consolation prize.

NATO split down the middle.

The EU economic outlook is dire. It has literally got nothing going for it.

The migrant crisis, which is only going to get worse, is pushing Europe to the right.

Yes, Russia is in far worse shape but that is a secondary concern for Putin

markodaly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740915#Comment_121740915

NATO is done. It's worthless. It is likely that the US will pull out of it next year under Trump - the odds on favourite to win the presidency.

Nonsense.

NATO has just added Sweden and Finland to its ranks. It's more relevant than ever now, and stronger today thanks to the missteps of Putin.

Trump was President last time out, and despite all his bluster, the US remained in NATO. That is Trump for you, he talks an awful lot of shite.

Will it be the victory that Putin wanted? Of course not, but it isn't a terrible consolation prize.

Can you elaborate on this please, what will the Russian victory look like?

NATO split down the middle.

How so? Please do elaborate.

The EU economic outlook is dire. It has literally got nothing going for it.

Really? An economy of $19.5 Trillion growing at approx 1.3% this year, has nothing going for it....?

Best not to look at Russia or China then if that is your benchmark.

The migrant crisis, which is only going to get worse, is pushing Europe to the right.

Why are migrants coming to the EU, if it has nothing going for it?

We have heard all these proclamations of doom before.

mikefromcork

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740915#Comment_121740915

I believe the US will see right through the rapist and reelect Joe Biden. Does that change your prediction?

jackofalltrades

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121739999#Comment_121739999

Putin hasn't divided NATO. This is about NATO members supporting a non-NATO country, there are no rules for that.

If a NATO member wasn't getting support from it's other members you'd have a point, but that hasn't happened yet.

I'll agree with you that Europe needs to stand on it's own feet given the current happenings in the US.

timmyntc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740833#Comment_121740833

You can't really release footage when the bodycams containing said footage is attached to a soldier still on the frontline?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740841#Comment_121740841

Zaluzhny was of similar stock, he studied under Gerasimov and is very familiar with the general and his doctrines of choice.

Virgil°

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740841#Comment_121740841

I'm a bit torn about the Zaluzshni thing. On the one hand Zaluzshni is well liked by UAF, clearly competent and forward thinking. Where Sryskyi, it's reported that he isn't liked by the Ukrainians and is of old school Soviet stock.

On the other hand Syrskyi was in charge of the counteroffensive that retook most of kharkiv. He was also in charge of the defense of Bakhmut which he was criticized harshly for. However that little decision almost caused the collapse of the entire Russian federation. At any rate is very hard to know why Zelensky would fire such a well liked General at such a critical point. There are discussions and decisions that none of us internet fools are privy to.

Really gotta wait and see.

rogber

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740841#Comment_121740841

If he learned his military tactics in Russia and fought in the Soviet army then I wouldn't hold out much hope for genius insights to help Ukraine make any serious breakthrough in 2024

Hande hoche!

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121741116#Comment_121741116

If the UAF are largely moving to a defensive posture for 2024 he might be the right man for the job. He seemed to have been a success on a number of fronts, with the exception of Bakhmut (as you rightfully pointed out). Of course it might be the precursor to more decisions being made on political rather than military grounds. Ukraine is going to have a rough year.

IdHidden

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121741188#Comment_121741188

No need to worry. As he preaches NATO principles of decentralised command.

(7 months ago) From the Economist:

"Colleagues describe the general as ascetic, with an addiction to gym. He is said to be an obsessive planner. His operational flexibility differentiates his approach from that of Russian generals. He preaches NATO principles of decentralised command, learned during a stint in Brussels in 2013, where he met representatives of the alliance to discuss how to modernise Ukraine’s forces. He emphasises the importance of “hybrid warfare”. And he prioritises his troops’ morale: every day he reads messages from hundreds of soldiers and he regularly visits them in the field. “You must feel the spirit of the army,” he says."

IdHidden

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121741049#Comment_121741049

Speaking of General Gerasimov, he hasn't been seen for 55 days, probably 'conferring' somewhere with Admiral Sokolov, who hasn't been seen for 133.

https://www.newsweek.com/putins-top-generals-have-gone-missing-1866349

Furze99

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740659#Comment_121740659

Why not keep pointing out the obvious. This is a thread on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

We have all suffered/ made sacrifices to support Ukraine. Obviously Ukrainians have paid far higher prices than us and many the ultimate price. But we have all taken a hit too in our choice to support Ukraine in this war. Let's not list out the effects here but they range across Irish society and affect everyone to various levels of degree.

Then we see/ read clear calls from Zelenskiy and the Ukrainian military for more 'volunteers'/ conscripts for the armed forces and a whole variety of back up roles.

In that context, it is perfectly reasonable for Ukraine and for us, to expect those who are eligible to go and do their bit. This is the norm in war, people usually men volunteer to go and serve in whatever required capacity. There is no defence not to.

Give me reasons why it isn't.

seenitall

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121741462#Comment_121741462

Hopefully in Hades. Just south of Avdiivka.

jackboy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121741116#Comment_121741116

Unless the decision is not related to a comparison of military skills. It could be simply down to their working relationships with Zelensky and how much ‘input’ into military decisions they are willing to take.

Polar101

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121741116#Comment_121741116

Syrskyi was also responsible for the defense of Kyiv in the early stages of the war, apparently. I doubt they'd appoint him as the Boss if he was completely useless.

eire4

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740512#Comment_121740512

We also need a fit for purpose radar system and navy given the significant infrastructure we have off shore and even more so in the coming years given we will have off shore wind farms as well. A fit for purpose intelligence capability is vital as well.

I.am.Putins.raging.bile.duct

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57_Rev14cE

A decent before bedtime video

Pa ElGrande

Ukraine SitRep: Finally A Wonder-Weapon That Does What It Promised To Do

Yesterday some 65 FAB500 and FAB1500 were used against targets in Avdeevka.

The use of these bombs, which carry 300 kilogram and more of explosives, near one's own troops requires careful planing and observation. Observers on the ground have to make sure that their own troops are outside of the deadly circle of these bombs and that the coordinates of targets are submitted in a disciplined but secure and timely manner. Pilots have to make sure that the received coordinates are programmed into the bombs and that their release is done at the right attitude and positions.

This kill chain requires intensive training and disciplined soldiers. Yesterday's attacks demonstrate that the Russian army and air-forces have mastered this discipline.

Any detected resistance or position of Ukrainian troops was visited by a precise FAB attack within just a few minutes.

There is no defense against these weapons. It is no wonder then that any resistance against the Russian onslaught is breaking down. Russian troops can proceed through bombed out Ukrainian positions without taking losses.

Russian tactics, flatten everything in front of them to take the ground. No point hanging around on the receiving end of that.

Polar101

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121742475#Comment_121742475

"This kill chain requires intensive training and disciplined soldiers. Yesterday's attacks demonstrate that the Russian army and air-forces have mastered this discipline."

Press X to doubt.

saabsaab

Ukraine switching to targeting Russian oil. Makes sense this will put pressure on Putin and the cash to continue this war.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av0EyX16EVU

IdHidden

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121742335#Comment_121742335

He makes the clear point that if Ukraine is defeated or forced to accept a deals where it loses land and Russia declares victory then it likely China invades Taiwan.

If that happens the economic impact on Ireland will be massive. Aka it is our national interest that Ukraine prevails. Anything else will cost us each in our pocket dearly.

jmreire

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740977#Comment_121740977

Exactly, while Putins Russia is disintegrating, and I'm not talking about the war situation, I'm talking about Russian society itself, it's in the middle of the perfect storm, being battered on all sides. Falling value of the Ruble, interest rates of 16%, rising prices, shortages of basic staple food item's etc It's getting harder and harder for Putin to keep the lid on. After another few months of winter privations, and Putin's re-election, will come Putin's first and biggest test this year so far, when he announces the next round of mobilizations.

TheValeyard

Lot of buildings on fire in Moscow tonight.

https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1755729816035471500

TheValeyard

And another oil refinery on fire

https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1755752747893219678

RoyalCelt

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121741049#Comment_121741049

Drones. Every day there's footage promptly released from both sides. The Russians are still uploading daily Ukrainian losses from elsewhere on the frontline but not here. Likewise Ukraine are avoiding Avdiivka footage (from drones).

Edit:

Given how stretched Russia's air defence is I think this could become very costly for Russia's economy if they keep hitting the refineries. All these fires being lit help too but the bigger money makers are hitting refineries and weapons factories.

Cake Man

It’s fascinating to see the contrast in reporting language of that interview between the clown and the criminal scumbag between BBC and RTE. I enjoyed reading BBC’s article - it was scathing of p*tin, calling him out on all his bullsh!t, the ridiculous claims he continues to make and the droning on about how poor misunderstood r*ssia is always wronged throughout history. At times even mocking him and that carlson dope.

Compare that to RTE’s article that, if one never heard of carlson, would be led to believe he was a regular decent reporter/journalist and not the waste of space MAGA puppet that he is. The RTE article also doesn’t note anything about some of the stupid sh!t p*tin comes out with which again, if one didn’t know any better would be inclined to think he makes reasonable points.

Why is this? I get that Ireland is apparently neutral in all of this (not really) but surely the national news agency should be piling on with ridiculing that scumbag in the kremlin and ensuring any of his bullsh!t claims are called out with reasoning as to why he’s talking out of his hole.

vswr

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121742191#Comment_121742191

The funny part is, the DF will buy these radars, then won't be able to afford software upgrades or in fill radars for mitigating all these new wind farms and we'll be blind again :-D