War Reports - 2023-12-15
The head of the Russian delegation at the negotiations in Vienna on military security and arms control, Konstantin Gavrilov, gave an unequivocal definition of the possible use of “Ukrainian” F-16s from the territory of NATO countries (https://ria.ru/20231213/vzlet-1915582842.html) :
“We strongly warn that the use of these fighters from the territory of these NATO member countries will be considered by Moscow as their participation in the conflict in Ukraine and will force Russia to take retaliatory measures,” he said.
In general, this position is fully consistent with the traditional interpretation of international law: providing one’s territory for military operations means participating in a war. And here it is better not to leave any ambiguities from the very beginning, which is what Gavrilov did.
Why this possibility is being discussed is clear: there is almost no chance left to organize normal basing and use of the F-16 on the territory of Ukraine.
#Source (https://t.me/maester/5503)
Ukraine has turned into a “black hole” for sucking money from the European Union
“Doubts are growing... How desperate is the situation on the battlefield? How much more money are we going to pour into this black hole?” – Politico quotes a high-ranking European official.
That is why more and more European countries do not want Ukraine to join the EU, the authors of the material note.
#Source (https://t.me/absatzmedia/67353)
Several sources are reporting that the Russian Army has forced the Ukrainian forces out of Petrovskoye (Stepnoye), with the advance storm groups entrenching themselves in the settlement.
@Slavyangrad
How can you destroy the entire Russian Army if a special military operation uses about 10-15% of the entire Army? And yes, even during WW2 all armed forces were not used at the same time.
@Slavyangrad
Wilders-Led Dutch Government May Cut Military Support to Ukraine (Bloomberg)
“We believe we shouldn’t give military support to Ukraine while we are unable to defend our own country,” Wilders said during a debate in parliament on Wednesday.
Center-right New Social Contract, or NSC, and the Farmer-Citizen Movement, two of his potential coalition partners, also voiced hesitance about Ukraine’s European Union membership and additional financial support to Kyiv.
The Netherlands has been a key ally to Ukraine as its fight against Russia drags toward a third year. Under outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s leadership, the country has sent important air defense systems and is taking a lead on training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. Rutte has become the front-runner to take over as NATO chief when Jens Stoltenberg steps down next year.
@Source
(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-13/wilders-led-dutch-government-may-cut-military-support-to-ukraine)
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Reichsbürger: German far-right extremists charged with planning violent coup (BBC) - Dec 12, 2023
German prosecutors have charged 27 suspected far-right extremists with planning a violent coup.
The suspects are accused of membership of the fringe Reichsbürger - or Citizens of the Reich - movement. "The members of the group strongly rejected state institutions and the free democratic constitutional order," according to the indictment. They are mostly associates of Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, a Reichsbürger figurehead from an aristocratic family.
The plan was to seize power by invading the Bundestag, Germany's parliament, with a small group of armed personnel. The assault would be launched after receiving a signal, such as the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Reuss was planned to be head of state. On taking office, he would negotiate a peace treaty with the Allied powers which won World War II. Prince Reuss tried to
meet representatives of the Russian government to gain support for the coup, according to prosecutors.
Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, then a member of the Bundestag for the far-right Alternative for Germany party, would have been made justice minister. Prosecutors said she granted access to parliamentary buildings to other co-conspirators.
The would-be rebels are alleged to have attempted to recruit soldiers and police officers. The group had drawn up lists of enemies. Members were aware that their plans would result in people being killed, according to the indictment. Members were made to sign a declaration of secrecy. Violators would have been executed for high treason. The suspected plotters had access to about 380 firearms and 148,000 rounds of ammunition.
Not a supporter of Ukraine style coups but I doubt Prince Reuss could do any worse than Scholz or Bareback. With 148,000 rounds of ammunition they would have had 10 times the ammo of the Bundeswehr.
#Source
(https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67691489)
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Putin: At their core, Russians and Ukrainians are one people. And what is happening now is a huge tragedy, similar to a civil war between brothers. When brothers found themselves on different sides. But to a large extent they have nothing to do with it. The entire southeast of Ukraine has always been pro-Russian. Because these are historical Russian territories. Partially - here, my colleague raises the sign "Turkey" - well, he knows, Turkey knows very well - the entire Black Sea coast was ceded to Russia as a result of the Russo-Turkish wars. What does Ukraine have to do with it? Neither Crimea nor the whole Black Sea region has anything to do with it. Odessa is a Russian city. We know about it. Everyone knows it very well. No, they're making up all kinds of historical nonsense.
@Slavyangrad
Via Ukraina RU (https://t.me/ukraina_ru/180190):
❗️The number of 48N6 missiles is measured in thousands, and the Russian Federation continues to produce them - Defense Express editor-in-chief Oleg Katkov.
“ The range of these missiles is most likely over 300 km. These missiles are still Soviet-made. Therefore, their number in Russia is significant ,” Katkov said.
"Although this missile was produced back in Soviet times, Russia continues to produce them. It is difficult to name the exact number of these missiles. However, most likely, we are talking about a range with three zeros. That is, a thousand units and Russia continues to produce them. Therefore, it is not easy to count them there’s no point ,” the expert said.
Zin Note: These are the missiles used in the S400.
@Slavyangrad
A nationwide missile alarm in the 404 due to a MIG 31k.
Also:
Missiles are flying towards Starokonstantinov, Khmelnitsky region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces report.
@Slavyangrad
Latest geolocation of an AFU drone attack shows RF having expanded the zone north of Avdeevka near Stepove
Geroman
Ukrainian channel Rezident:
You watch videos of raids by military commissars and the question arises, why are healthy men in full armor not at the front?
For the first time, we agree with Bezugla that the structure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is outdated and rotation is necessary, and most importantly, see whose relatives are sitting out in the TCC.
300 thousand people out of a total number of one million people are fighting as part of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, - Bezuglaya
Maryana does not understand why only 1/3 of the army is fighting, the remaining 2/3 are “sitting out” . Why are some military units never at the front, while other brigades, on the contrary, are always there?
Maryana proposes to give logistics contracts to businesses and send TCC workers on a rotation basis.
@Slavyangrad
📌 #Avdeevka
⚠️ The Russian Armed Forces continued offensive operations within Avdeevka and Stepovoy. Our forces had success in both of settlements. Fierce fighting continues elsewhere.
🔻 Within Avdeevka, our forces attacked on Lermontova St close to the Avdeevka Industrial Zone. Our forces are trying to flank a Ukrainian garrison to the west of this place (near Skotovata).
🔻 Within Stepovoy, our forces established a bridgehead to the north of the settlement and expanded it to the south of the settlement, likely to bypass the settlement but to mainly create a firebag. Resources report that the settlement was completely taken by our forces.
✅ The map was amended near Kamyanka, our forces advanced towards and pass the main highway.
Nabrezhyne
And now. the second problem!
Putin on migration:
- The problem is not simple, it is characteristic of many countries in the world, for us too, we have about 10 million migrants
- We have a need for migrant labor (with record low unemployment), but this does not mean that we need to attract migrants here at all costs.
- We need to start working in advance with the countries where migrants come from. They are only in favor - open Russian-language schools, pay attention to education.
- It is necessary for all migrants to respect the laws and norms of the Russian Federation
- We need to create normal conditions for migrant workers.
- Would it be better if we abandoned the children of migrants (and did not educate them)? On the contrary, we need to influence them, we need to work with them and train them.
- Perhaps we need a special body, not only the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which would look at the problem in a comprehensive way.
- We must first and foremost be guided by the interests of the local population - citizens of the Russian Federation.
Here is an example of a solution to the problem of the southern border of the USA. The U.S. opens English-language schools in Mexico and educates and raises future migrants there, if they become migrants, of course.
It's not all money to spend on military bases around the world. A migrant should know the culture, the language, the law.
The right profession based on the needs of the economy ( God, it's a Soviet planned economy, ahahahaha)
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Rybar (https://t.me/rybar/55005)
❗️ 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Battle for Marinka: fierce battles on the approaches to Victory
situation as of 16.00 December 14, 2023
🔻In addition to the extremely effective assault actions of Russian troops in Marinka , where, as a result of a successful attack by the Russian Armed Forces, they came close to the complete liberation of the city, military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces also became more active to the south - in the direction of the small but extremely significant fortified area of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pobeda .
▪️Units of the Russian Army managed to expand the zone of control, moving from the once collective farm named after Shevchenko. For now, control over the tactical heights, as well as the most important “ Zverinets ,” remains with the enemy. This does not allow us to hope for quick success south of Marinka.
❗️Even during the previous battles for the “Zverinets”, we noted that in order to advance to Victory, a simultaneous offensive from Novomikhailovka was necessary, that is, a broad front from the south.
The heights located between Novomikhailovka and Marinka provide an advantage due to which everything around is shot through. And until they are released, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will still have the opportunity to counterattack.
▪️A striking example of this is the footage posted by the Archangel of Special Forces. They show that the soldiers of the 255th motorized rifle regiment of the 20th motorized rifle division were able to take positions along the road to Pobeda and gain a foothold. But the enemy's attacks do not stop.
🔻However, despite everything, units of the Russian Armed Forces intensified the offensive, bringing such a significant victory closer in the Maryinsky sector. In this situation, it is important to complete what you started, otherwise all previous sacrifices will be in vain.
@Slavyangrad
In Kiev, they say, the "world's largest Ukrainian flag" has been torn again
"Daggers" are flying at military and infrastructure facilities in Kiev, explosions are heard in the capital of Ukraine.
Such are the results of Putin's direct line-2023.
Ruthenians. it's time for you to remember your origins.
@Slavyangrad
📌#Artemovsk
⚠️ The Russian Armed Forces continued offensive operations in Chernoblyets on the outskirts of Artemovsk; attacked in Bogdanivka and Khromove.
🔻 Geolocated fighting shows that the RF Armed Forces ousted Ukraine from near the Industrial Plant but also attacked in the dachas in Chernoblyets in the Ivanovskoye direction.
Nabrezhnye
Via Boris "Colonel Cassad (https://t.me/boris_rozhin/106414)" Rozhin:
Brief information summary on the situation on the Left Bank of the Dnieper from @Dnepro_Rub
Over the past 24 hours, the enemy has not taken any active actions. Efforts were concentrated on the transfer of personnel, but the routes of the boats were exposed, and therefore the transfer of troops became less intense: over the past 24 hours, 6 boats crossed the river. Due to the danger of the crossing and the situation on the Left Bank, Ukrainian Armed Forces military personnel continue to refuse to carry out combat missions. The enemy is also experiencing difficulties with evacuation; during the day, one boat evacuated (up to 6 wounded). Cases of failure of weapons and equipment have become more frequent.
Enemy losses : 46 people, 2 boats, 2 observation posts, 9 attack UAVs.
@Slavyangrad
Washington Post:
PARIS — An unspoken, unspeakable potential endgame in the Russia-Ukraine war is suddenly being uttered out loud: Kyiv is at risk of losing — and suffering unimaginable carnage and consequences.
-In fact, Putin’s main advantage is strategic patience — the capacity to wait out what he is confident is finite Western political will and resources to sustain Ukraine, buttressed by his indifference to Russia’s staggering casualties. In the end, he believes, Ukraine will be forced to capitulate.
If he is right, the timetable of that ending would be accelerated if Congress and the E.U. fail to approve fresh support. That would leave Ukraine’s government unable to maintain basic services, and its military increasingly short of artillery ammunition, air defense capability and other equipment. Ukraine’s already badly battered front-line forces would become more brittle.
-That grim scenario would be a staggering blow to Western prestige and credibility, revealing that pledges to back Ukraine for “as long as it takes” were empty.
A failure on that scale — let alone actual defeat in Ukraine — would have much more lasting repercussions than Kyiv’s inability to break through Russian battle lines. It could raise the curtain on a new era of aggression by authoritarian states, unchecked by the world’s diminished democracies.
Zin Note: Blah blah blah, Western prestige, blah blah blah, democracy, blah blah blah authoritarianism...
@Slavyangrad
Russian fighters stormed a stronghold of Ukrainian militants in the Zaporozhye direction
The paratroopers entered a forest plantation where a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was located. The assault group suppressed enemy resistance with dense small arms fire.
@Slavyangrad
"We established ourselves along the forest belt in the direction east of Bogdanovka."
zvofront TG
should be around here then
Geroman
Panorama of today's Bakhmut (Artemovsk). The city is under the control of the Russian army.
@Slavyangrad
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