Teufel

Perhaps well known to most but was news to me. Well timed visit given changes at UKR MoD.
In other news, HIMARS reported to have worked it’s magic. 
Warehouses going up in smoke. 
Already yesterday’s news but additional take on the ammunition supply by Ben Hodges.
 

Perhaps well known to most but was news to me. Well timed visit given changes at UKR MoD.
In other news, HIMARS reported to have worked it’s magic. 
Warehouses going up in smoke. 
Already yesterday’s news but additional take on the ammunition supply by Ben Hodges.
 

Perhaps well known to most but was news to me. Well timed visit given changes at UKR MoD.
In other news, HIMARS reported to have worked it’s magic. 
Warehouses going up in smoke. 
Already yesterday’s news but additional take on the ammunition supply by Ben Hodges.
 

Seems like a place to drop part of my overtime bonus. I'll add it to my trusted list.
It's a promise I gave myself in Feb 22. Whatever I earn outside of my regular pay eaxh month will go to Ukraine. There are many good causes all over the world which deserve attention, but I have chosen this one because it has special significance to me. And I'll continue each month this goes on, doesn't matter how many years it takes. I am in the lucky position that this is financially possible and I know it's not for many others.
The wife is already joking "And how is your true love, Ukraine, today". 

As Haiduk already has covered all the bases today I can just add this video to cap off todays updates.
Vodka, Lada and Russians being Russians.

As Haiduk already has covered all the bases today I can just add this video to cap off todays updates.
Vodka, Lada and Russians being Russians.

As Haiduk already has covered all the bases today I can just add this video to cap off todays updates.
Vodka, Lada and Russians being Russians.

As Haiduk already has covered all the bases today I can just add this video to cap off todays updates.
Vodka, Lada and Russians being Russians.

As Haiduk already has covered all the bases today I can just add this video to cap off todays updates.
Vodka, Lada and Russians being Russians.

As Haiduk already has covered all the bases today I can just add this video to cap off todays updates.
Vodka, Lada and Russians being Russians.

Zaporozhye direction
Ukrainian fighters are pushing hard, very hard, breaking through the first line of defense. The advance to the second dugouts along the first line in the direction of the village of Verbove was recorded. Reserves are constantly brought down by gifts, which our fighters destroy as much as possible.
In the area of the Robotyne-Novoprokopivka direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine occupied a large stronghold located at a height, this is a big job, big losses  There is a tactical movement in the direction of Vasylivka.
The Armed Forces advanced in the village of Kam'yanske in the south of N.P.
In Mariintsi, the promotion of gifts has been recorded. A few days ago, tanks worked on positions in the center of the city.
Bakhmut direction
Ukrainian fighters continue to clear the village of Klishchiivka. After capturing the center of the village, the Podars cling to whatever they can in the north so as not to lose important positions  In the Andriivka area, the 3rd OShBr continues its landing movement in the direction of the railway.

Zaporozhye direction
Ukrainian fighters are pushing hard, very hard, breaking through the first line of defense. The advance to the second dugouts along the first line in the direction of the village of Verbove was recorded. Reserves are constantly brought down by gifts, which our fighters destroy as much as possible.
In the area of the Robotyne-Novoprokopivka direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine occupied a large stronghold located at a height, this is a big job, big losses  There is a tactical movement in the direction of Vasylivka.
The Armed Forces advanced in the village of Kam'yanske in the south of N.P.
In Mariintsi, the promotion of gifts has been recorded. A few days ago, tanks worked on positions in the center of the city.
Bakhmut direction
Ukrainian fighters continue to clear the village of Klishchiivka. After capturing the center of the village, the Podars cling to whatever they can in the north so as not to lose important positions  In the Andriivka area, the 3rd OShBr continues its landing movement in the direction of the railway.

Zaporozhye direction
Ukrainian fighters are pushing hard, very hard, breaking through the first line of defense. The advance to the second dugouts along the first line in the direction of the village of Verbove was recorded. Reserves are constantly brought down by gifts, which our fighters destroy as much as possible.
In the area of the Robotyne-Novoprokopivka direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine occupied a large stronghold located at a height, this is a big job, big losses  There is a tactical movement in the direction of Vasylivka.
The Armed Forces advanced in the village of Kam'yanske in the south of N.P.
In Mariintsi, the promotion of gifts has been recorded. A few days ago, tanks worked on positions in the center of the city.
Bakhmut direction
Ukrainian fighters continue to clear the village of Klishchiivka. After capturing the center of the village, the Podars cling to whatever they can in the north so as not to lose important positions  In the Andriivka area, the 3rd OShBr continues its landing movement in the direction of the railway.

@kevinkin I want to know specifically what the Devil's Advocate negotiating position you are talking about is. Please tell me what improved outcome one could hope to acheive- or alternatively, what worse outcome one could hope to avoid- negotiating with Putin. What's the deal you are thinking of in your head?
For everyone else, I've already given my devil's advocate position, which I think Western Europe would have taken in a heartbeat earlier in this conflict, but now perhaps not: Russia, in exchange for retreating to its borders takes all refugees + asylum seekers from Europe.

Russians pointing fingers at Western Balkan and Caucasus screaming about terrorism. Some time ago the same Russians bought up plenty of land in the hills and mountains of NATO member Montenegro. Before being ousted and acquired land confiscated by government of Montenegro when plans to build airport for charter flights from Russia surfaced.
Apparently same region is full of terrorists, in NATOs own backyard. Of course the damned Americans are turning the blind eye and Russia must intervene if NATO does not!
 

This is correct: Ukraine negotiating while they still have military advantage is losing, when faced with an irrational enemy like Russia.
However, "winning" is way less straightforward. Kick Russia out is not enough, they need to be defanged otherwise there's a serious risk of another war in a decade. Likewise, if the FSB faction holds on, we might see a Best Russia case (pariah/client state of China). Or we have Russia collapse, or a less ****ty government comes in and then we have dolchstoss etc. Is there a less ****ty scenario I'm missing?
I understand the argument that a collapsing Russia is very dangerous, but I fail to see how Best Russia is not equally bad or worse. Moreover, Russia without ethnic minorities to bully and murder and conscript is not capable of waging the only kind of war it knows. Finally, Russia has managed to sow exceptional discord in the western world (as always, based on some underlying truths, but amplifying them)- removing that will be a significant win and make us stronger for the 100 years that lie ahead, where we have some series struggles: Climate change, AI/automation, and the mass ageing of society.

As mentioned several times before and discussed as important indicator of declining conditions for Russians. More surrenders along the contact line, this time in Klishchiivka. Which serves as update of what’s going on in Bakhmut direction.
 

Last one as this is turning into spamming of thread but very good point about the structure of the Russian defensive lines. Long post well worth reading in full but two extracted points;
“It started Velyka Novosilka which was culminating in the devastating Russian defeat and costly withdrawal in Urozhaine. Far more dangerous, however, for the Russian war effort are the Ukrainian operations south of Orikhiv. Russians have specifically fortified this area. Especially, Robotyne was vital for the Russian defense sector. It also explains also why Russians continue to counter attack this area, knowing their weakness in the hinterlands.
But this is not even the worst for the Russians. Far worse is that this whole battle has evolved in an open tug-of-war. Both sides know more less the strengths and weaknesses of each other. The open terrain makes sneak attacks and counterattacks virtually impossible. This is only emphasized by the usage of drones. Some might argue that this point might be favorable for Russians but even that Russians squandered long ago. The biggest thinking error many, especially Russians, are making is to make this about trench networks. The trenches are delaying the advance, there is no doubt about that. But the most crucial aspect of this battle is logistics, as always. And here Russians made absolutely decisive mistakes, by not targeting Ukrainians logistic lines in the same way than the other way around.
All and all Russians have completely lost the initiative and only hope that Ukrainians stop their assault. The frantic call of Pro-Russian minions such as Hungary's Orban are a very good sign how much in distress Russia has come. They desperately need and hope that the Ukrainian attack stops, and if they don't then we are not far away from a complete Russian collapse along the southern front.”
Add to the above this analysis in great post from “RO37” of accelerating development that gathered little attention. Seen few posts last couples of days on X about some of it, but great comprehensive summary of what going on.
Domestic and international systems coming online with S400 air defense in Crimea going up in smoke as prominent result.
Well worth reading in full although long post.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/9/2/2190270/-Ukraine-Update-Ukraine-is-getting-stronger

As mentioned several times before and discussed as important indicator of declining conditions for Russians. More surrenders along the contact line, this time in Klishchiivka. Which serves as update of what’s going on in Bakhmut direction.
 

Early wake up call for Russians in Verbove direction.
Russians acknowledging Ukrainian progress in same direction. Given information yesterday that trenches are filled with Ukrainian soldiers in large numbers. That the now famous hill 166 allegedly is under Ukrainian control starts to show signs of serious strain on Russian defensive lines in this direction. 
Plenty of stuff going up in smoke, don’t add much new but is interesting as geolocations are given at time stamps.
 

Last one as this is turning into spamming of thread but very good point about the structure of the Russian defensive lines. Long post well worth reading in full but two extracted points;
“It started Velyka Novosilka which was culminating in the devastating Russian defeat and costly withdrawal in Urozhaine. Far more dangerous, however, for the Russian war effort are the Ukrainian operations south of Orikhiv. Russians have specifically fortified this area. Especially, Robotyne was vital for the Russian defense sector. It also explains also why Russians continue to counter attack this area, knowing their weakness in the hinterlands.
But this is not even the worst for the Russians. Far worse is that this whole battle has evolved in an open tug-of-war. Both sides know more less the strengths and weaknesses of each other. The open terrain makes sneak attacks and counterattacks virtually impossible. This is only emphasized by the usage of drones. Some might argue that this point might be favorable for Russians but even that Russians squandered long ago. The biggest thinking error many, especially Russians, are making is to make this about trench networks. The trenches are delaying the advance, there is no doubt about that. But the most crucial aspect of this battle is logistics, as always. And here Russians made absolutely decisive mistakes, by not targeting Ukrainians logistic lines in the same way than the other way around.
All and all Russians have completely lost the initiative and only hope that Ukrainians stop their assault. The frantic call of Pro-Russian minions such as Hungary's Orban are a very good sign how much in distress Russia has come. They desperately need and hope that the Ukrainian attack stops, and if they don't then we are not far away from a complete Russian collapse along the southern front.”
Add to the above this analysis in great post from “RO37” of accelerating development that gathered little attention. Seen few posts last couples of days on X about some of it, but great comprehensive summary of what going on.
Domestic and international systems coming online with S400 air defense in Crimea going up in smoke as prominent result.
Well worth reading in full although long post.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/9/2/2190270/-Ukraine-Update-Ukraine-is-getting-stronger

Some additional areal footage.
 

UKR Edition of Pimp My Ride
Holiday traffic jams while Russians return home after spending holidays in Ukraine.
Not to be forgotten as part of ongoing genocide by Russians.
 

Some additional areal footage.
 

TG of “Bakhmut Demon” mentions 30 tanks/armored vehicles were used in this direction, but don’t stop the presses on such claims. Just offering numbers to quantify “heaviest defeat”, note claim is were used - not destroyed.