Gerasimov will try very hard to be in place as Russia uses its advantages and western hesitation to try to turn the tide of the war, to claim credit and remove the sting of his role in 2022-2023 debacles. /16
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Gerasimov blamed for Ukraine war and mistreating own military
Gerasimov bears responsibility for what has been done to Ukraine. Also, he bears responsibility for what he did to his own military—failing to advocate for them in 2022 and mistreating them now. But— this must be said also—
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Questioning War Strategy, Artillery, and SAMs for 2024/2025
So what does it mean for the war? What is the strategy and vision for 2024/2025? Using artillery fires advantages against Ukrainian forces? Wearing down SAMs with strikes? Then what? to what end?
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Gerasimov survived Prigozhin rebellion, position secure
3) Gerasimov survived the Prigozhin rebellion/mutiny attempt and his position is secure. Not a small feat given his poor operational track record for this war. At this level, an accurate understanding of 'systema' matters /7
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Gerasimov’s command during 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive and deputy fates
1. Gerasimov was the senior commander during the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. Russian lines bent but did not break. One skilled deputy was detained + exiled, the second was sent out to fight. One CAA general absorbed the blows, lost his temper for his men, and was sacked.
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The future is now in Ukraine, ground drone of the 5th Assault Brigade
Future is now in Ukraine.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 12 janvier 2024
The ground combat drone in service with the 5th Assault Brigade. pic.twitter.com/8dG1VjYePbFuture is now in Ukraine. The ground combat drone in service with the 5th Assault Brigade.
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Disagreement on battle timing, seeking solid evidence for revision
Accounts disagree on the exact timing. But it’s a disagreement over several hours, not on the course of this part of the battle. Very solid evidence would be helpful as we revise this account and try to get it better each time.
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Another batch of captured Russian soldiers somewhere at the front
⚡️Another batch of captured 🇷🇺Russian soldiers somewhere at the front pic.twitter.com/6Fea5girVD
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 12 janvier 2024Another batch of captured Russian soldiers somewhere at the front
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Ukrainian forces deploy ‘Baba Yaga’ strike drone
⚡️🇺🇦Ukrainian military from the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade use the heavy strike drone "Baba Yaga" pic.twitter.com/4jQZG2z8hu
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 12 janvier 2024Ukrainian military personnel from the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade have employed the heavy strike drone 'Baba Yaga'.
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Romania grants €10 million to boost port capacity for Ukrainian trade rerouting
Romania will support port companies to create additional capacity for handling, storing and processing goods that have changed their trade routes due to the blockade of Ukrainian ports. Funds will be allocated in the form of grants of up to €10 million.