Monthly Archives: August 2024

“Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Blitzed Russia With Electronic Warfare And Drones”

Posted on August 11, 2024 by TTG

According to Russian military Telegram channel Troika (“Three”), the Ukrainians used tactics previously tested in Kharkiv on a smaller scale. (Credit to Roy for picking this up). First, they brought down Russia’s screen of aircraft-type reconnaissance drones, effectively blinding commanders … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 84 Comments

The Kursk offensive… or raid

Posted on August 7, 2024 by TTG

I still think this could be a serious mistake given the situation in the Donbas. However, the situation can quickly change, proving me wrong. The stakes are very high, and there is significant potential here. The outcome is unclear.  Russian … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 189 Comments

“Russia pulled back weapons shipment to Houthis amid US and Saudi pressure”

Posted on August 5, 2024 by TTG

CNN — Russia was preparing to deliver missiles and other military equipment to the Houthi rebels in Yemen late last month but pulled back at the last minute amid a flurry of behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia to stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Russia, TTG, Yemen | 54 Comments

Open Thread – 4 August 2024

Posted on August 4, 2024 by TTG

There’s certainly no shortage of things to kvetch about, so kvetch away. In the midst of all that’s going on in the world, I’ve chosen to watch some of the Olympic competitions. A lot of happy moments there. I especially … Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal in Lithuania

Posted on August 3, 2024 by TTG

Introduction: I found this site back in 2000 or 2001. It was still online in 2010, but I decided to save it because those old internet web rings were disappearing fast. It was created by a Lithuanian who lived through … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Military Art, TTG | 4 Comments

Poland marks 80th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising

Posted on August 1, 2024 by TTG

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish capital came to a standstill Thursday on the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising, an ill-fated revolt against Nazi German forces during World War II. Sirens wailed, church bells rang and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Europe, Germany, History, Poland, TTG | 31 Comments

US, Russia prisoner swap secures release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others

Posted on August 1, 2024 by TTG

After a historically complex, monthslong negotiation involving more than six countries and two dozen prisoners, the Biden administration on Thursday announced it had secured the release of three American citizens from Russia, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Europe, Germany, Russia, TTG | 23 Comments