Monthly Archives: September 2022

NROL-91 launch

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 “… Biden sends secret nuclear strike warning to Putin.”

“The US has been sending secret messages to Russia to warn that it will face grave consequences if it conducts a nuclear strike in Ukraine.  Deliberately vague, the memos are designed to keep the Kremlin guessing over how Joe Biden, the … Continue reading

Posted in Russia, Ukraine Crisis | 60 Comments

Putin now threatens nuclear war over “Russian” Donbas. Tucker Carlson and MacGregor appear to support his play.

“This week marks the seven-month anniversary of the beginning of the war in Ukraine, something that is still going on and isn’t talked about quite as much anymore. The day that war began, which was February 24, two things were very … Continue reading

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Russians are now fleeing the country.

“Vladimir Putin has secretly approved a law that will send a further one million men to fight in Ukraine, a Russian newspaper reported on Thursday. “If true, the target is more than three times higher than the 300,000 number that … Continue reading

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“Ukraine returns 215 POWs, including Azovstal defenders, from Russian captivity” – TTG

Russia released 215 prisoners of war, 205 Ukrainians and 10 foreigners, in a prisoner swap on Sept. 21, according to Andriy Yermak, the head of the President’s Office. The released POWs include 108 members of the National Guard’s Azov regiment, … Continue reading

Posted in TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 29 Comments

“Horse, Foot, and Guns.” This is about the “guns” part.

The above title is an old shorthand for the essence of Ground Power. Artillery is all the (guns above 105 mm as well as missiles, and rockets) that support with fire maneuver units (armor and infantry) in combat. In American … Continue reading

Posted in Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis | 9 Comments

Russia Mobilizes Reserves by Walrus.

V. Putin has announced the mobilisation of Russias reserves. According to Putin, this will be a deliberate, unhurried, process. Comment: Col. Lang was right. The Russians appear to have bitten off more than they can chew. Conventional wisdom is that … Continue reading

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The Kharkiv offensive is continuing, it may become the Donbas offensive – TTG

The Russian plan apparently was to hold at the Oskil River and anchor that defensive line at Lyman. Seemed like a reasonable plan… for a while. Ukrainian forces crossed that river at Kupyansk and appear to be heading towards Svatove … Continue reading

Posted in The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 54 Comments

“…  there will be no lull. There is preparation for the next series …”

Zelenskyy Vows No Let Up as Ukraine Says Troops Cross Key River in Northeast | Newsmax.com Comment My compliments to Russian IO, recruited agents of influence and “running dogs.” You all ae doing a great job of “keeping your pecker … Continue reading

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Russian incompetence and Ukrainian capabilities.

Russian forces continue to prioritize strategically meaningless offensive operations around Donetsk City and Bakhmut over defending against continued Ukrainian counter-offensive operations in Kharkiv Oblast. Ukrainian forces liberated a settlement southwest of Lyman and are likely continuing to expand their positions … Continue reading

Posted in Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis | 34 Comments