Ukrainians in Kherson hung the Ukrainian flag on the city council again despite the city being occupied by Russia. The flag was destroyed during the first days of war. by the city council
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Leading the alliance: deterrence reinforcements and Ukraine support
NATO leaders met at a critical time for our security. We agreed to strengthen our deterrence and defence for the longer term. We also agreed to provide further support to Ukraine and to continue to impose costs on Russia. Transatlantic solidarity remains vital https://bit.ly/3ivTEHc
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Ukraine encercle 10 000 soldats russes près de Kiev
"Belief you are winning." Today:
Reports of the "Bucha Pocket" north of Kyiv…UKR soldiers surrounding 10,000 RU troops N of the capital. UKR Air Force (UAF) – with ground Air Defense – continuing to fight way above their weight. A RU ship on fire in Berdyansk port. 15/ -
Confort individuel en temps de guerre
"Individual comfort: Food, sleep, warmth, contact with loved ones." Both sides experiencing the demands & stressors of combat, but 2 RU reports sum up the difference: "Our soldiers are digging trenches in the snow to sleep" and "We are requesting Chinese MREs." 14/
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UKR senior leaders at US military schools boosts success
Additionally, the decision by the UKR Chief of Ground Forces to send increasing numbers of UKR senior leaders to US Military Schools (and US willingness to offer those slots) is also showing to be a major contributing factor to success. 12/
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Resources vs Will: Hertling Predicts Ukraine Victory
On 2/24 I wrote a thread discussing how power on the battlefield is defined by resources and will. I said then the RU had advantage in "resources," but UKR had a greater advantage in "will." And I predicted UKR would win. Will can often override resource advantage. 3/
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General Hertling discusses Ukraine morale and leadership challenges
Yesterday on @cnn
, I was asked several times about Ukraine "morale." A difficult quality to define. It's something commanders (& all leaders) struggle to ensure. There's tons of research on the subject. Even Clausewitz discusses it. So here's a thread of some thoughts. 1/16 -
Mariupol Under Siege: Volunteers’ Stories of Life and Aid in Hell
How did Mariupol reach such a state? What happened from the first days, and what is it like to live under siege, waiting for 'arrivals' while simultaneously helping others? The story of three local volunteers. Read in the article: https://life.liga.net/istoriyi/article/byt-lyudmi-daje-v-adu-kak-unichtojali-mariupol-a-mestnye-obedinyalis-chtoby-vyjit
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Zelensky urges NATO for more support
Zelenskyy asked in a video conference with NATO members that the alliance provide 'effective and unrestricted' support to #Ukraine. 'You can give us 1% of your planes and tanks,' he said. Ukraine needs more support, equipment, weapons, and other possible assistance.
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Russian troops assault Slavutych, Chornobyl nuclear satellite city
"Slavutych, the Chornobyl nuclear power plant satellite city, is in danger. Russian troops are trying to take the city by assault, #Ukrainian checkpoints are being shelled by the invaders. There is another threat of artillery shelling," Enerhoatom reported