The Ukraine War thread

[Which Tyler]

It would have been smarter about 12 months ago when the Russians were pounding Ukrainian positions with glide bombs from air bases well within ATACMS range but better late than never I suppose...

And seems more aimed at setting a new precedent for other nations for if/when Trump cuts the supplies.
Realistically* Trump can cut aid, but he can't really roll back previous precedents like this - nor can he viably insist that other countries do if UK, France, Germany allow the same for their arms.


* Sadly, of course, Trump and Reality aren't always in agreement with one another.

 

[McTallshort]

Ukraine-Russia latest: UK-made Storm Shadow missiles reportedly fired into Russia for first time

The UK government is not commenting on the reports but the defence secretary says “Ukraine’s action on the battlefield speaks for itself”.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[McTallshort]

Ukraine's spies target Russian figures in increasingly audacious attacks

Attacks on Russian figures have become more brazen as Ukrainian special services penetrate security in Moscow.

www.bbc.co.uk

This, Syria and confirmed heavy North Korean casualties mean this hasn't been a great week for Russia but Ukraine very much struggling to.hold on.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

 

[McTallshort]

Putin doesn't even make an effort anymore

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Russia is executing more and more Ukrainian prisoners of war

Ukrainian prosecutors say Russians have executed at least 147 PoWs, 127 of them this year alone.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Which Tyler]

I can't say I'm surprised, at this point, it's just yet another war crime.