These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Ukrainian Air Force destroys 38 targets overnight
During the night, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 38 air targets over Ukraine – six Kalibr missiles, 31 Shahed-136/131 attack drones, and one reconnaissance drone — Air Force Command. Russians attacked from the south with six Kalibr cruise missiles and 36 Shahed attack drones.
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Ukraine weapons strategy and escalation debate
Imagine how things would have changed if Ukraine were given sufficient weapons and were allowed to fight without restraints! Russia would have been pushed back out of Ukraine. So let’s have it happen. Let’s stop being afraid of escalation and back the right course. 15X
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Ukraine Fighting With Strategic Constraints Analysis
Today Ukraine is fighting with one hand tied behind its back – no Air Force, limited artillery capabilities, no cruise missiles (almost), a constraint in not attacking warehouse and stockpiles of weapons, air ports, logistical hubs, and military production facilities i. Russia 14
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Zelensky’s peace conditions: Russia must leave Ukraine
So, the real question is whether we should be striving for a temporary peace, with Putin still
In the office, and under what conditions? Zelensky made these conditions clear – Russia must leave Ukraine. Frankly, I think he is absolutely right. 12/ -
Russia must leave Ukraine for peace, support and sanctions needed
Until Russia leaves Ukraine no peace is possible, sustainable or not. How do we achieve that? By applying pressure on Russia, providing military and economic support to Ukraine, and imposing and enforcing sanctions on Russia. 13/
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On the Duration and Nature of Russia’s War Against Ukraine
What about the end of the war? The answer to the question about sustainable peace provides the answer to this question too. There could and will be temporary decreases in the intensity of combat. In fact, the war started in 2014, and the attacks from Russia never stopped.11
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One side will go down: Ukraine or Putin
But this approach is disaster out when you meet a committed opponent who is unwilling to surrender no matter what. And that’s exactly the case in Ukraine. So one of the opponents will go down – either Putin or Ukraine. It is not Russia vs Ukraine or Putin vs Zelensky. 8/
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Putin’s ruthlessness and Ukraine’s resistance analyzed
He wants to get Ukraine, he wants it to surrender. But he cannot get it. And his reputation, the entire history of his actions, teaches us only one thing: Putin will continue to be ruthless in order to get what he wants. This approach works well for Putin when he is stronger. 6/
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Odesa attack damages port, homes, cafes; one civilian injured
Russia's overnight attack on #Odesa damaged port infrastructure, several private homes, windows in the city's cafes, and several other buildings. One civilian was injured. : Ukraine's Southern Command