cities as limited objectives. Holding onto that (securing objectives) is extremely hard in a contested environment. Russia is now stalled in the south & can only resupply from Rostov-on-Don (in Russia) or from Russian bases in Crimea (which is now being threatened).11/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Ukraine capable of defensive ops, not large-scale CAOs, adapting quickly
Don’t get me wrong, UA *can* execute defensive operations, counterattacks, hasty attacks & smaller scale CAO’s. They are not yet capable of large-scale CAO's over large areas. BUT, they are adapting, training w/allies, incorporating new equipment, and doing so very quickly. 8/
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Russia’s poor maneuver and leadership caused scorched earth campaign.
In the S., RU's goal of achieving operational obj required occupation of ground. They were not able to do that due to poor maneuver capability & bad leadership, so they relied on a scorched earth campaign. Result: destruction of infrastructure & an attempt to seize/secure…10/
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Donbas : bataille d’attrition sans gains territoriaux
The Donbas slugfest was a counterfire battle; limited maneuver, a battle of attrition. RU attempted to deplete UKR will w/ imprecise strikes against civilian targets. UA -w new weapons– targeted RU's logistics. The result: lack of territorial gains by either side. 9/
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Russia’s delusional Desert Storm-like offensive failed due to lack of capabilities
Russia came into this fight thinking they could execute a “Desert Storm-like offensive” that would be completed in a few days . This was delusional. They lacked the leadership, training, equipment, to do it. Given RU culture & systems, they aren't capable of fixing this. 6/
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Ukraine conflict summary for MBA students and healthcare professionals
Informally engaging w/ MBA students & healthcare professionals over the last few days, I often hear "what's going on in Ukraine." Here's a summary of what has happened in the last 6 months, what's happening now, & some things I'm watching. 1/21
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US Concerned Turkey Used by Russia to Evade Sanctions
US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo expressed concern that Russians are attempting to use Turkey to circumvent sanctions. #news #war #liga https://news.liga.net/ua/world/news/rossiya-pytaetsya-ispolzovat-turtsiyu-dlya-obhoda-sanktsiy-ssha
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Ukraine contracts over 200 large UAVs via Army of Drones
As part of the "Army of Drones" project, which raised over $20 million, Ukraine has contracted more than 200 large UAVs, half of which are already being used by the army, announced Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov in an interview with @UKRINFORM
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US-made M113s in Ukrainian arms, April 2022
US-made M113 armored personnel carriers operating in Ukraine
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 20 août 2022
On Apr 2 it was announced that the US was going to supply 200 units of M113 to Ukraine.
📹https://t.co/CH6dTZ28rZ pic.twitter.com/buIzUe6nnQUS-made M113 armored personnel carriers operating in Ukraine On Apr 2 it was announced that the US was going to supply 200 units of M113 to Ukraine. https://
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Russia advances in Mykolaiv Oblast, says Ukrainian General Staff
General Staff: Russia continues to advance in several directions. Russian troops conducted offensives near the villages of Blagodatne and Vasylky in Mykolaiv Oblast to “improve their tactical position,” according to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces.