Protesters held russian and German flags. The organizers even collected donations for the fighters of the puppet republics of Donbas.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Germany delays nuclear phase-out due to Russian gas cuts, enhancing energy security
Germany will temporarily halt the phasing-out of two nuclear power plants after Russia cut NS1 gas supplies The economy minister, Robert Habeck, announced on Monday that two NPPs to be kept running as an emergency reserve until the middle of next year. https://
theguardian.com/world/2022/sep
/05/germany-to-delay-phase-out-of-nuclear-plants-to-shore-up-energy-security
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N. Zarytska: Azovstal captives include pregnant woman and mother-child
#Ukrainian volunteer N. Zarytska: The Azovstal captives include a nine-months pregnant woman as well as a mother and a child. "They must be released as soon as possible," Zarytska said.
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Hertling speculates on Zaluzhnyi’s strategy for Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv.
I have no insight into Gen Zaluzhnyi's thinking, but he's a good commander. He's likely considering these things…knowing a move on Kharkiv is bold & risky. My guess: we'll see continued offensive in Kherson, continued active defense in Donetsk, smaller Kharkiv offensive 10/
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Ukraine Field Commander Questions: Donetsk, Kherson, Kharkiv Attack
If I were Ukraine's field commander, here are my questions:
-Can we continue Donetz defense (all indications, yes).
-Are actions in Kherson Oblast achieving objectives (yes) -If we attack toward Kharkiv will it draw RU forces away from Donbas & increase pressure (likely) 9/ -
Russia’s depleted forces, logistics issues, sanctions
Russia's additional problems:
-a massively depleted force with few reinforcements
-hard to move/maneuver
-active UKR resistance + more capable & precision UKR conventional force (with good targeting)
-hampered supply lines + dysfunctional logistics -crush of sanctions 8/ -
Ukraine’s momentum in Donbas and Kherson forces Russian dilemma
UA defense & small-scale counterattacks in Donbas along w/ recent deliberate attacks in Kherson (destroying RU logistics, bridges & ammo dumps) has generated a commander's favorite ally: momentum! It has also placed RU on the horns of a dilemma: Where (& how) to defend? 7/
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Ukraine renforce ses forces face à la Russie
Add to that, UA has reinforced their forces with new soldiers, new equipment. Plus, they are resisting in areas where RU is trying to defending. RU is nursing wounds, bearing loss of combat capabilities (people & equipment), have bad leaders. 6/
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Ukraine shifts forces to south after Donbas defense success
After successful Donbas defense, Zelenskyy & Gen Zaluzhnyi saw an opportunity to shift forces to southern Ukraine. Very smart move, since it was difficult for a depleted & immobile RU force to move to counter. Plus, UKR has interior lines, easier for shifting. 5/
