Russia - threadbanned users in OP

My "point" is only relatively relevant to some.

I would have imagined a flight-simmer kid, such as yourself would appreciate the info, although judging by your comment, I'm sure your interests far outweigh mine. I might recommend putting me on ignore, though, as I do post similar comments quite a lot.

Fair warning!

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Ukraine reported something interesting today in their daily update. For the first time, they indicated that a tiny village called Dibrova was under shelling. That would indicate that they competing for it, or at least in the vicinity. I read a few reports on Telegram yesterday suggesting that Ukraine had advanced in the forest area, but having read further reports today I think there could be something to it. I said a few weeks ago the the road to north to Svatove was potentially cut. While we can't say anything for certain yet, if Dibrova were to fall then Ukraine would have direct control over two entry points to Kreminna.

Even to someone with no military training like me, it's clear that Kreminna is a fairly important hinge of the Russian defence. It looks far too difficult to go around, and looks far too important for Russia to abandon. This is one of the places I can see serious fighting for next year and I can't see it being easy.

NovRussian is safe outside Russia . They can be got at and have been got at

fascinating stuff…….particularly the ‘N1 12% fuel in’……..could you expand on this a bit….?

“Kherson. In the morning, on Saturday, on the eve of Christmas, in the central part of the city. These are not military facilities. This is not a war according to the rules defined. It is terror, it is killing for the sake of intimidation and pleasure.” - Zelensky

What I was getting at is that he just makes an example of on or two here and there and ‘spread the word’ that the same could happen to you/ your family if you do not cooperate with what I want you to do

The US should stop defining what Ukraine 'needs' or is practical. I have been fairly heavy on the point the US is doing far too little compared to it's stated objectives of what it wants Ukraine to achieve, which is to survive and defeat a country their entire arsenal is predicated on with less than 2% of it given over (made up number). The US wouldn't in a million years expect it's own armed forces to take on the Horde with only what it has given to Ukraine. Every bit of hesitancy on the part of the US is paid for by Ukraine with destroyed buildings, infrastructure, dead civilians, dead heroes in the military, and copious amounts of misery and grief.

Had they given the Patriots 6 months ago, as they should have, there would be Ukrainians alive today who aren't.

It's Christmas, Give them the A-10s as a present and let them worry about the practicalities.

I wish I had saved or posted pics from about 5 months ago of an Orc BMP Ukrainians had just restored to put to use. It probably was in better nick than when it rolled off the production line. It looked like something you'd put in a car show, everything under the hood shiny and spotless. If Ukraine can build the Antanov 225 and aircraft carriers, maintain Mig-29s and Sukhoi 27's, I am confident thaey can keep a few A10's in the game.

Not exactly a new insight. This has been clear since day one of this sadistic war

True, the longer the Russians are held up in Ukraine the better for the US as Nato countries get to live more safely and outside the scope of the Russian expansionist gaze

People have been predicting the quick defeat of Russia since May and here we are at the end of the year. Contained, pushed back - yes. But outright defeat - as in pre -Feb borders and Ukrainians able to live in peace: nowhere in sight