ALERT RUSSIA INVADES UKRAINE - Consolidated Thread
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That powerful "Operation Spider Web" really weakened and taught Russia who the Big Dog is, eh?
In the grand scheme of things, both strategically and tactically, it don't mean squat to Russia's power and ability.
The Big Dog has yet to really bark.
Like every other metric - Ukraine is behind Russia - even in their main weapons system.
www.bbc.com
Ukrainian soldiers admit that just a year ago, they could afford to launch up to 100 FPV drones per day. That level of capability is now gone.
Troops told the outlet that Ukraine is falling significantly behind Russia in both the quantity and quality of unmanned aerial systems.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine lack FPV-drones. Did Russia really outpace Ukraine in the drone war - note will need browser trans to English - very informative and extensive - Ukrainian POV
У ЗСУ дефіцит FPV. Чи справді Росія випередила Україну у війні дронів - BBC News Україна
Україна довгий час була попереду у цій гонці, але цьогоріч щось зламалося. Що саме?
www.bbc.com
Ukrainian soldiers admit that just a year ago, they could afford to launch up to 100 FPV drones per day. That level of capability is now gone.
Troops told the outlet that Ukraine is falling significantly behind Russia in both the quantity and quality of unmanned aerial systems.
Well - so much for the return of dead troops - Ukraine backed out - likely because they would have to pay family members of the now confirmed 6000 dead troops around $$$ 2+ Billion.
t.me
Details of the thwarted body swap on the border with Belarus have emerged!
Today, the first stage of a large-scale exchange of bodies of the dead was planned, within the framework of which Russia planned to transfer about 6 thousand bodies of Ukrainian militants. For this purpose, all the necessary procedures were carried out: 150 trucks with bodies were sent from Rostov-on-Don, where special refrigerated hangars are located, to the border with Belarus, which is actually seven and a half times more than during previous exchanges. The bodies were packed in bags, then in standard containers about 2 meters long. Each of the trucks contained from 20 to 40 such containers.
However, at the last moment, the Ukrainian side unexpectedly refused to accept the bodies - without explanation. Representatives of Ukraine did not appear at the border.
t.me
DD Geopolitics
Details of the thwarted body swap on the border with Belarus have emerged! Today, the first stage of a large-scale exchange of bodies of the dead was planned, within the framework of which Russia planned to transfer about 6 thousand bodies of Ukrainian militants. For this purpose, all the...
t.me
Today, the first stage of a large-scale exchange of bodies of the dead was planned, within the framework of which Russia planned to transfer about 6 thousand bodies of Ukrainian militants. For this purpose, all the necessary procedures were carried out: 150 trucks with bodies were sent from Rostov-on-Don, where special refrigerated hangars are located, to the border with Belarus, which is actually seven and a half times more than during previous exchanges. The bodies were packed in bags, then in standard containers about 2 meters long. Each of the trucks contained from 20 to 40 such containers.
However, at the last moment, the Ukrainian side unexpectedly refused to accept the bodies - without explanation. Representatives of Ukraine did not appear at the border.
DD Geopolitics
⚔️ Ukrainian MP Artem Dmitruk says Zelensky is stealing payouts meant for families of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. This shows why Ukraine has a problem with Russia's offer to hand over 6,000 fallen soldiers — and why they sabotaged today’s exchange. @DDGeopolitics | Socials | Donate | Advertising
t.me
jward
passin' thru
yup.
Tho some question if they even have that #.
Still, rather brilliant, in strictly tactical terms
jward
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OSINTdefender
@sentdefender
Russian channels on Telegram are not happy with last night’s “retaliatory strike” against Ukraine, claiming it to not be enough to avenge the recent operation which targeted airbases and long-range strategic bombers across Russia. Suggesting instead that Moscow begin nuking cities across Ukraine.
View: https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1931086144592052335
@sentdefender
Russian channels on Telegram are not happy with last night’s “retaliatory strike” against Ukraine, claiming it to not be enough to avenge the recent operation which targeted airbases and long-range strategic bombers across Russia. Suggesting instead that Moscow begin nuking cities across Ukraine.
View: https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1931086144592052335
jward
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Savchenko Volodymyr
@SavchenkoReview
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In an interview with Reuters, Bundeswehr Major General Christian Freuding said that European NATO members and Canada already cover about 60% of all Western military assistance to Ukraine and, if there is political will, are able to almost completely compensate even for the complete disappearance of US support.
He admitted that a radical refusal by Washington would leave “holes” in the areas of Patriot air defense, intelligence and components for American systems, but emphasized: Europe has the financial resources to purchase these capabilities for AFU.
Aid from Germany has ALREADY increased significantly and continues to increase. Friedrich Merz’s government unblocked €3 billion in the spring, approved a package of another €5 billion in May, abolished all restrictions on the range of transferred weapons and launched joint production of missiles in Ukraine.
@SavchenkoReview
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In an interview with Reuters, Bundeswehr Major General Christian Freuding said that European NATO members and Canada already cover about 60% of all Western military assistance to Ukraine and, if there is political will, are able to almost completely compensate even for the complete disappearance of US support.
He admitted that a radical refusal by Washington would leave “holes” in the areas of Patriot air defense, intelligence and components for American systems, but emphasized: Europe has the financial resources to purchase these capabilities for AFU.
Aid from Germany has ALREADY increased significantly and continues to increase. Friedrich Merz’s government unblocked €3 billion in the spring, approved a package of another €5 billion in May, abolished all restrictions on the range of transferred weapons and launched joint production of missiles in Ukraine.
DD Geopolitics
Kharkov is getting blasted. Ukrainian sources report this is the most powerful attack in the entire time of the SMO. As of this moment, at least 40 explosions have been heard in the city in an hour and a half. Russians forces are using missiles, Gerans and guided aerial bombs simultaneously...
t.me
DD Geopolitics
Kharkov mayor Igor Terekhov: According to preliminary estimates by our Situation Center, 48 "Shaheeds", two missiles, and four KABs struck the city. @DDGeopolitics | Socials | Donate | Advertising
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Faytuks News
@Faytuks
2h
A massive combined missile and drone attack is underway on Kharkiv. There are multiple casualties with reports of people being trapped under rubble.
Multiple fires are raging in the city.
View: https://twitter.com/Faytuks/status/1931160694109442484
Faytuks News
@Faytuks
2h
UPDATE: Kharkiv is currently under the biggest attack since Russia invaded Ukraine, Mayor says
At least 40 explosions heard in the city so far.
View: https://twitter.com/Faytuks/status/1931168079121351042
@Faytuks
2h
A massive combined missile and drone attack is underway on Kharkiv. There are multiple casualties with reports of people being trapped under rubble.
Multiple fires are raging in the city.
View: https://twitter.com/Faytuks/status/1931160694109442484
Faytuks News
@Faytuks
2h
UPDATE: Kharkiv is currently under the biggest attack since Russia invaded Ukraine, Mayor says
At least 40 explosions heard in the city so far.
View: https://twitter.com/Faytuks/status/1931168079121351042
jward
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EndGameWW3
@EndGameWW3
3m
Ukrainian official: Russia launches largest attack on Kharkiv since the beginning of the war.
View: https://twitter.com/EndGameWW3/status/1931211182045638737
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Ukrainian official: Russia launches largest attack on Kharkiv since the beginning of the war.
View: https://twitter.com/EndGameWW3/status/1931211182045638737
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The Deep State Is Still Sabotaging Presidential Policies
June 07, 2025
Ambassador M.K. Bhadrakumar reminds us of subtle maneuvers by deep state actors to sabotage presidential policies.
When a U.S. spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union President Dwight Eisenhower had not be informed about its real mission. The CIA claimed that it had been a weather plane that went off course after its pilot was incapacitated. The president repeated that tale.
The Soviets then published that the wreckage of the U-2 spy plane had been recovered and the pilot captured alive. The Soviets were miffed of being lied to and Eisenhower's attempt of detente with them failed.
Bhadrakumar sees a parallel in the recent Ukrainian drone attacks on strategic bomber on several Russian air field.
President Trump, in a call with the Russian president Putin, claimed that the U.S. had had no knowledge of the attack. That is, as several former CIA members confirm, implausible. The operation had been the making for 18 month which means that it had been initiated under President Biden. U.S. and/or British intelligence was certainly involved in designating the targets.
It seem that Trump, like Eisenhower before him, was not informed and thus embarrassed himself.
While Trump was talking with Putin Russian officials warned that deep state forces within the U.S. have not changed their anti-Russian aims:
We are seeing similar attempts of counteracting presidential policies with regards to China.
On May 11 during trade talks between the U.S. and China in Geneva both sides agreed to calm things down:
On Thursday a phone called between Trump and President Xi tried to calm things down (archived).
This is, like the withholding of information on CIA operations in Russia, a measure to embarrass the president in eyes U.S. opponents. It is also an obvious attempt to sabotage trade with China.
The Chinese will note that the president's words get counteracted by his administration. Why should they even talk with him when he is not able to impose his own policies on the people who are supposedly working for him?
In consequence U.S. companies will have wo wait longer to be allowed to purchase the rare earth products they urgently need and can only get from China.
June 07, 2025
Ambassador M.K. Bhadrakumar reminds us of subtle maneuvers by deep state actors to sabotage presidential policies.
When a U.S. spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union President Dwight Eisenhower had not be informed about its real mission. The CIA claimed that it had been a weather plane that went off course after its pilot was incapacitated. The president repeated that tale.
The Soviets then published that the wreckage of the U-2 spy plane had been recovered and the pilot captured alive. The Soviets were miffed of being lied to and Eisenhower's attempt of detente with them failed.
Bhadrakumar sees a parallel in the recent Ukrainian drone attacks on strategic bomber on several Russian air field.
President Trump, in a call with the Russian president Putin, claimed that the U.S. had had no knowledge of the attack. That is, as several former CIA members confirm, implausible. The operation had been the making for 18 month which means that it had been initiated under President Biden. U.S. and/or British intelligence was certainly involved in designating the targets.
It seem that Trump, like Eisenhower before him, was not informed and thus embarrassed himself.
While Trump was talking with Putin Russian officials warned that deep state forces within the U.S. have not changed their anti-Russian aims:
Ryabkov probably though of an upcoming conference about the 'fracturing states' of 'one of the globe’s last colonial empires', i.e. Russia, by the CIA connected Jamestown Foundation. The invitation to the conference says:
While Trump is at least somewhat attempting to create better relations with the Russian Federation parts of the foreign policy blob are still dreaming of dismantling it.
We are seeing similar attempts of counteracting presidential policies with regards to China.
On May 11 during trade talks between the U.S. and China in Geneva both sides agreed to calm things down:
In consequence China continued to withhold export licensees for rare earth products which U.S. industries need. Trump was furious about this but seemingly without understanding what had caused China to take that step.
On Thursday a phone called between Trump and President Xi tried to calm things down (archived).
On Friday, just a day after the president's attempt to calm down trade issues with China, four deep state actors set out to again sabotage him:
Why, just a day after Trump's call with Xi, did 'four people familiar with the matter' found it necessary to inform Reuters of this?
This is, like the withholding of information on CIA operations in Russia, a measure to embarrass the president in eyes U.S. opponents. It is also an obvious attempt to sabotage trade with China.
The Chinese will note that the president's words get counteracted by his administration. Why should they even talk with him when he is not able to impose his own policies on the people who are supposedly working for him?
In consequence U.S. companies will have wo wait longer to be allowed to purchase the rare earth products they urgently need and can only get from China.
Cedar Lake
Connecticut Yankee
Accepting Russia's offer means admitting to the LIE that only 30k soldiers killed in 3 years – John Varoli to RTWell - so much for the return of dead troops - Ukraine backed out - likely because they would have to pay family members of the now confirmed 6000 dead troops around $$$ 2+ Billion.
Details of the thwarted body swap on the border with Belarus have emerged!DD Geopolitics
Details of the thwarted body swap on the border with Belarus have emerged! Today, the first stage of a large-scale exchange of bodies of the dead was planned, within the framework of which Russia planned to transfer about 6 thousand bodies of Ukrainian militants. For this purpose, all the...
Today, the first stage of a large-scale exchange of bodies of the dead was planned, within the framework of which Russia planned to transfer about 6 thousand bodies of Ukrainian militants. For this purpose, all the necessary procedures were carried out: 150 trucks with bodies were sent from Rostov-on-Don, where special refrigerated hangars are located, to the border with Belarus, which is actually seven and a half times more than during previous exchanges. The bodies were packed in bags, then in standard containers about 2 meters long. Each of the trucks contained from 20 to 40 such containers.
However, at the last moment, the Ukrainian side unexpectedly refused to accept the bodies - without explanation. Representatives of Ukraine did not appear at the border.
DD Geopolitics
⚔️ Ukrainian MP Artem Dmitruk says Zelensky is stealing payouts meant for families of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. This shows why Ukraine has a problem with Russia's offer to hand over 6,000 fallen soldiers — and why they sabotaged today’s exchange. @DDGeopolitics | Socials | Donate | Advertising
Would 'send signal that Ukrainian losses are massive,' says American journalist.
Now, the 6,000 frozen dead (which adds up to 12 Battalions) are specifically from Kursk, Russia.
And, as the Russian MoD has 70,000+ foreign soldiers killed in the Kursk CTO,
Russia should make all the names of the dead soldiers available worldwide, on multiple platforms, and in writing to the UN.
Including, of course, every single one of the non-Ukrainian NATO soldiers.
Also, this obviously means that the dead collected from the Line Of Contact are not included and also in storage.
Which are also a Unknown Number at this time.
Well worth considering.
Bit more on the body
www.rt.com
Bit more info - just posted on RTAccepting Russia's offer means admitting to the LIE that only 30k soldiers killed in 3 years – John Varoli to RT
Would 'send signal that Ukrainian losses are massive,' says American journalist.
Now, the 6,000 frozen dead (which adds up to 12 Battalions) are specifically from Kursk, Russia.
And, as the Russian MoD has 70,000+ foreign soldiers killed in the Kursk CTO,
Russia should make all the names of the dead soldiers available worldwide, on multiple platforms, and in writing to the UN.
Including, of course, every single one of the non-Ukrainian NATO soldiers.
Also, this obviously means that the dead collected from the Line Of Contact are not included and also in storage.
Which are also a Unknown Number at this time.
Well worth considering.
Ukraine fails to accept remains of fallen troops – Russia
Moscow said earlier that it would return 6,000 bodies to Kiev as a humanitarian gesture
Ukraine’s most reckless attack: Was NATO behind it?
Ukraine’s most reckless attack: Was NATO behind it?
The logistics, timing, and technology behind the attack raise bigger questions about who was really involved
Trump Gave Russians Green Light - Turning Point In Sumy Battle
Latest updates (16 min)Right now Russia is probably thinking about using every weapon in its arsenal short of NBC on the Ukraine. The fact that no Oreshnik (Kedr) missiles have been used in the counterstrikes suggests to me that they either don't have any to spare (on the theory that at least some are reserved for specific targets in Europe) or that the weapon system is not operational (that is, it's still experimental and takes a long time to prep a launch). Or maybe even that it's not quite the weapon some here are convinced it is. Or not. I freely admit I could be wrong to doubt all the speculation thus far, but I'm still in the "awaiting more details" stage on the Oreshnik (Kedr) missiles. While I wouldn't wish a missile strike on anyone, it would be helpful to me for the Russians to launch at least one more strike where details can become widely available.
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DIRTY WAR begins. Trump, Russia will hit Ukraine. Kharkov missile strikes. Musk walks back E-bomb
Run time - 41:05
Jun 7, 2025
0:00 - Video update introduction from Athens, Greece
0:54 - Discussion on Zelensky claims about Russian airfield strikes
3:16 - Reports of Zelensky planning to meet with Trump at the G7 summit
7:00 - Wall Street Journal article on White House and Russia sanctions
10:14 - Trump's comments on airfield strike and potential retaliation
11:00 - Washington Post article on Ukraine's "dirty war"
19:22 - Concerns about future false flags and sabotage in Europe
20:09 - Russian missile strikes in Ukraine and their implications
25:41 - Discussion on Elon Musk and Trump's social media interactions
31:00 - Musk's idea of creating a third political party in the U.S.
32:06 - Fiona Hill's warnings about Russia-UK tensions
33:35 - Wagner PMC's withdrawal from Mali and claims about Ukraine
36:35 - Speculation about Epstein Island videos by Cash Patel
37:50 - Clown world segment: German media and Hong Kong theater production
jward
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GeoInsider
@InsiderGeo
5h
JUST IN: Russian parliamentary speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has issued a warning to Germany, accusing the current government of provoking conflict by planning missile production in Ukraine. He cautioned that these actions could drag Germany into military confrontation with Russia and hinted at serious consequences, referencing World War II.
@InsiderGeo
5h
JUST IN: Russian parliamentary speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has issued a warning to Germany, accusing the current government of provoking conflict by planning missile production in Ukraine. He cautioned that these actions could drag Germany into military confrontation with Russia and hinted at serious consequences, referencing World War II.
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SIMPLICIUS Ѱ
@simpatico771
4h
️"All residents of the Kursk village Russkoye Porechnoye died during the occupation by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russkoye Porechnoye will forever enter the black book of the worst war crimes. Not a single resident of this village managed to survive the Ukrainian occupation, said the head of the Porechensky village council Elena Zhadanova.
Let us recall that during the battle for the settlement, Russian soldiers discovered the bodies of local residents who had been tortured and killed by Ukrainian invaders.
As Ms Zhadanova stated, only 92 elderly residents were in the village. Only 10 managed to escape. Until liberation in March 2025, 48 out of 81 were killed and 24 persons are missing
"On bodies we could see signs of torture, electroshocker burns, fractures, smashed chests. Women were submitted to violence. No one survived", said Zhadanova.
Occupiers were killing civilians in their homes, deliberately targeted them.with drones. All houses were destroyed."
@simpatico771
4h
️"All residents of the Kursk village Russkoye Porechnoye died during the occupation by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.Russkoye Porechnoye will forever enter the black book of the worst war crimes. Not a single resident of this village managed to survive the Ukrainian occupation, said the head of the Porechensky village council Elena Zhadanova.
Let us recall that during the battle for the settlement, Russian soldiers discovered the bodies of local residents who had been tortured and killed by Ukrainian invaders.
As Ms Zhadanova stated, only 92 elderly residents were in the village. Only 10 managed to escape. Until liberation in March 2025, 48 out of 81 were killed and 24 persons are missing
"On bodies we could see signs of torture, electroshocker burns, fractures, smashed chests. Women were submitted to violence. No one survived", said Zhadanova.
Occupiers were killing civilians in their homes, deliberately targeted them.with drones. All houses were destroyed."
jward
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DD Geopolitics
@DD_Geopolitics
27m
An underground bunker containing 56 Storm Shadow missiles, 32 Patriot air defense missiles and 53 ATACMS missiles was destroyed in Ternopol.
These missiles were delivered to Ukraine 5 days ago.
View: https://twitter.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1931411017906765847
@DD_Geopolitics
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An underground bunker containing 56 Storm Shadow missiles, 32 Patriot air defense missiles and 53 ATACMS missiles was destroyed in Ternopol.
These missiles were delivered to Ukraine 5 days ago.
View: https://twitter.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1931411017906765847
jward
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SIMPLICIUS Ѱ
@simpatico771
A military catastrophe is coming: More than 90,000 since the beginning of the year - a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier on the scale of desertion in the troops
Kiev journalist Boyko, who serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports the shocking scale of flight from the army.In the first 5 months of 2025, 90,590 criminal cases were registered on the facts of escape from military units:
January – 18,145,February – 17,809,March – 16,349,April – 18,331,May – 19,956.A total of 213,722 cases of desertion have been registered since the beginning of the Second World War.Boyko notes that these data reflect only those cases for which criminal proceedings have been initiated; the real situation is much worse .According to him, deserters are not actually sought out; they do not return to service."The reason for the military catastrophe approaching Ukraine is obvious: the demonstrative evasion of mobilization by court fabulists like Sternenko, Leshchenko or Bigus, mass shabuning - when tens of thousands of shabunins, vakarchuks, kipianis and other leaders are fictitiously listed in the troops and the lack of law and order in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations, caused by the liquidation of the military prosecutor's office in 2019," he writes.Boyko also notes that in reality there are from 30 to 50 thousand Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers on the LBS from the Ukrainian side."The consequences of this situation are not difficult to predict," he concluded.RVvoenkor
View: https://twitter.com/simpatico771/status/1931410876948414507
jward
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I think we've seen the numbers resolved to somewhere in the 14-20 range by the various govs n geospatial analysist...
GeoInsider
@InsiderGeo
21m
JUST IN – German military says the Ukrainian drone strike damaged 10% of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, including TU-95s, TU-22s, and non-operational A-50 surveillance planes.
GeoInsider
@InsiderGeo
21m
JUST IN – German military says the Ukrainian drone strike damaged 10% of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, including TU-95s, TU-22s, and non-operational A-50 surveillance planes.
On the lighter side - sometimes LOW TECH works best
35 sec video in link - you will love the ending!!
t.me
35 sec video in link - you will love the ending!!
DD Geopolitics
✂️ Ukrainian Fiber-Optic Guided FPV Drone Gets Outplayed @DDGeopolitics | Socials | Donate | Advertising
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OSINTdefender
@sentdefender
2h
The Security Service of Ukraine reportedly carried out yet another large-scale drone attack today on a military train traveling between Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia in Russian-occupied Southeastern Ukraine, with hundreds of FPV drones said to have emerged from hatches aboard several grain hoppers, while the train was in motion, before striking the locomotive and then proceeding to strike over a hundred train cars carrying heavy equipment and supplies for the Russian Armed Forces.
Operational Command South of the Ukrainian Ground Forces reports that Russia suffered losses amounting to roughly a regiment-sized unit worth of equipment and supplies, including:
1x Railway Locomotive
13x Tanks
7x Artillery Systems
103x Units of Automotive and Armored Equipment
10x Fuel Tank Cars, carrying an estimated 158,000–172,000 gallons of fuel
The operation has since been confirmed by Russian channels on Telegram, who report a major drone attack by Ukraine against a train which resulted in the loss of a locomotive with tanks and “dozens of armoured vehicles.”
View: https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1931483510092488845
@sentdefender
2h
The Security Service of Ukraine reportedly carried out yet another large-scale drone attack today on a military train traveling between Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia in Russian-occupied Southeastern Ukraine, with hundreds of FPV drones said to have emerged from hatches aboard several grain hoppers, while the train was in motion, before striking the locomotive and then proceeding to strike over a hundred train cars carrying heavy equipment and supplies for the Russian Armed Forces.
Operational Command South of the Ukrainian Ground Forces reports that Russia suffered losses amounting to roughly a regiment-sized unit worth of equipment and supplies, including:
1x Railway Locomotive
13x Tanks
7x Artillery Systems
103x Units of Automotive and Armored Equipment
10x Fuel Tank Cars, carrying an estimated 158,000–172,000 gallons of fuel
The operation has since been confirmed by Russian channels on Telegram, who report a major drone attack by Ukraine against a train which resulted in the loss of a locomotive with tanks and “dozens of armoured vehicles.”
View: https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1931483510092488845
jward
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Igor Sushko
@igorsushko
3h
REMINDER: In 2024, the Biden administration blocked Ukraine from destroying dozens of Russian Su-34 striker-bombers parked out in the open on an airfield in Russia just 100 miles from the border with Ukraine.
View: https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1931473180218311153
@igorsushko
3h
REMINDER: In 2024, the Biden administration blocked Ukraine from destroying dozens of Russian Su-34 striker-bombers parked out in the open on an airfield in Russia just 100 miles from the border with Ukraine.
View: https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1931473180218311153
Hawkgirl_70
Veteran Member
THIS sounds like a crazy, wild attack. If true, I hope we get to see some videos of this.
jward
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Igor Sushko
@igorsushko
6h
HEROES: The Ukrainian spy couple who executed Operation Spiderweb on Russian soil and changed the trajectory of the war.
Kateryna & Artem Timofeev.
View: https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1931461782989934605
@igorsushko
6h
HEROES: The Ukrainian spy couple who executed Operation Spiderweb on Russian soil and changed the trajectory of the war.
Kateryna & Artem Timofeev.
View: https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1931461782989934605
jward
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Mario Nawfal
@MarioNawfal
4h
THE U.S. WARNS: "PUTIN’S PAYBACK IS STILL LOADING"
The U.S. says that Friday’s missile barrage on Kyiv wasn’t the main event, just Russia warming up before things get way uglier.
Officials expect a brutal combo of missiles, drones, and “asymmetrical” hits, likely aimed at Ukraine’s intelligence and defense centers.
Symbolic targets are also on the list, because nothing says “we’re insecure” like blowing up a government building.
While Moscow’s pretending their warplanes are fine, U.S. intel says up to 10 were destroyed in Ukraine’s wild 117-drone ambush.
So yeah, Putin’s not done sulking.
Source: Reuters
@MarioNawfal
4h
THE U.S. WARNS: "PUTIN’S PAYBACK IS STILL LOADING"
The U.S. says that Friday’s missile barrage on Kyiv wasn’t the main event, just Russia warming up before things get way uglier.
Officials expect a brutal combo of missiles, drones, and “asymmetrical” hits, likely aimed at Ukraine’s intelligence and defense centers.
Symbolic targets are also on the list, because nothing says “we’re insecure” like blowing up a government building.
While Moscow’s pretending their warplanes are fine, U.S. intel says up to 10 were destroyed in Ukraine’s wild 117-drone ambush.
So yeah, Putin’s not done sulking.
Source: Reuters
Once again - best to use primary sources. - From Russia on what is to come
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Cedar Lake
Connecticut Yankee
Nicely put, concise and pointed.
Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki said that Ukraine should not be admitted to the EU:
I am against Ukraine's accession to the European Union at this stage.
Ukraine must understand that Poland, Hungary and other European countries have their own interests.
One of these interests for Poland is, for example, the exhumation of the victims of the Volyn massacre.
Budanov, the head of the vaunted SBU should be answering for Kiev, he grew up there and he orders massacres.
t.me
Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki said that Ukraine should not be admitted to the EU:
I am against Ukraine's accession to the European Union at this stage.
Ukraine must understand that Poland, Hungary and other European countries have their own interests.
One of these interests for Poland is, for example, the exhumation of the victims of the Volyn massacre.
Budanov, the head of the vaunted SBU should be answering for Kiev, he grew up there and he orders massacres.
Colonelcassad
Избранный президент Польши Кароль Навроцкий - заявил, что Украину нельзя принимать в ЕС: Я против вступления Украины в Европейский Союз на данном этапе. Украина должна понимать, что у Польши, Венгрии и других европейских стран, есть свои собственные интересы. Одним из таких интересов для Польши...
t.me
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As mentioned by others including Gen Flynn, major issues with Operation Spider Web as it targeted planes that were required to be parked in the open for treaty verification.
Our dear USA is now very concerned that this will spell the death of the START treaty being renewed, and a news arms race that will include China as well as Russia.
Along with the falling number of actual planes destroyed in that operation despite the continuing overwhelming BS attack of the vaunted Ukraine/NATO propaganda machine.
Well done neocons, well done.
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4_THHgVkSw
Run time - 1:10:49
Jun 7, 2025
0:00 - Departure from Tbilisi and reflections on Georgia
2:01 - Shift to global political issues: Ukraine, Middle East, US-China relations
4:05 - Discussion on the impact of the attack on Russian airfields and US reactions
9:00 - Concerns about the START treaty and nuclear arms race implications
17:09 - US internal political dynamics and the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill
25:50 - Analysis of Ukraine's geopolitical position and US foreign policy
36:00 - Ukraine's stance on prisoner exchanges and the Istanbul process
42:03 - Russian diplomatic and military strategy against Ukraine
52:01 - Overview of the military situation in Ukraine
57:59 - Economic analysis of the Russian economy and interest rates
1:04:00 - Discussion on Russian retaliation strategies and internal decision-making
Our dear USA is now very concerned that this will spell the death of the START treaty being renewed, and a news arms race that will include China as well as Russia.
Along with the falling number of actual planes destroyed in that operation despite the continuing overwhelming BS attack of the vaunted Ukraine/NATO propaganda machine.
Well done neocons, well done.
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Moscow Will Target Kiev Leaders; US Turns Against Zelensky Over Airbase Strikes, Cools On Sanctions
Run time - 1:10:49
Jun 7, 2025
0:00 - Departure from Tbilisi and reflections on Georgia
2:01 - Shift to global political issues: Ukraine, Middle East, US-China relations
4:05 - Discussion on the impact of the attack on Russian airfields and US reactions
9:00 - Concerns about the START treaty and nuclear arms race implications
17:09 - US internal political dynamics and the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill
25:50 - Analysis of Ukraine's geopolitical position and US foreign policy
36:00 - Ukraine's stance on prisoner exchanges and the Istanbul process
42:03 - Russian diplomatic and military strategy against Ukraine
52:01 - Overview of the military situation in Ukraine
57:59 - Economic analysis of the Russian economy and interest rates
1:04:00 - Discussion on Russian retaliation strategies and internal decision-making
wait-n-see
Veteran Member
Col Doug Macgregor: Trump's Credibility is Gone
Run time - 16:21
Jun 8, 2025
The speaker argues that Ukraine’s military situation is collapsing and that its complete defeat is inevitable, although this is being hidden from the Western public by media and political elites. He compares current perception management to past U.S. military failures, citing Gen. David Petraeus's view that what matters isn’t reality on the ground but perception in Washington. PR stunts like bringing U.S. senators to Ukraine or attacking symbolic targets like the Crimean Bridge are said to be part of a narrative aimed at misleading the West into thinking Ukraine still has a chance.
Russia, in contrast, is portrayed as confident and setting clear terms for Ukraine’s surrender, including neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification. The speaker suggests these are not mere proposals but non-negotiable demands. He criticizes President Trump as ineffective, claiming he has lost control of his administration and failed to implement any meaningful strategy, despite promises to resolve the conflict quickly. The message from Moscow, the speaker asserts, is aimed less at Zelensky (whom they view as a puppet) and more at Trump, who they believe holds the real key to ending the war—though he has so far proven incapable of doing so.
Ukraine Rejects Taking Back Dead Soldiers' Bodies - Desertion Numbers Rise
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jward
passin' thru
Faytuks News
@Faytuks
2h
Ukrainian monitoring channels are reporting that 100s of Shahed drones have been launched by Russia, possibly around 500. This would make tonight the biggest drone attack of the war.
Updates on the attack will be posted in this thread.
t.me
View: https://twitter.com/Faytuks/status/1931754658902720809
@Faytuks
2h
Ukrainian monitoring channels are reporting that 100s of Shahed drones have been launched by Russia, possibly around 500. This would make tonight the biggest drone attack of the war.
Updates on the attack will be posted in this thread.
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t.me
jward
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RussiaNews
@mog_russEN
6h
️ Vladimir Putin’s nuclear warning to Europe:
“Russia and the U.S. have early warning systems. Europe has none. They're defenseless.
Our tactical nukes are 4x stronger than Hiroshima’s. We have more of them. Much more.
If war breaks out—Europe will burn first.”
rt 1m30s
View: https://twitter.com/mog_russEN/status/1931690495765320134
@mog_russEN
6h
️ Vladimir Putin’s nuclear warning to Europe:“Russia and the U.S. have early warning systems. Europe has none. They're defenseless.
Our tactical nukes are 4x stronger than Hiroshima’s. We have more of them. Much more.
If war breaks out—Europe will burn first.”
rt 1m30s
View: https://twitter.com/mog_russEN/status/1931690495765320134
wait-n-see
Veteran Member
John Mearsheimer: The TROUBLE Trump is in - You Can't Underestimate it
Run time - 13:06
Jun 8, 2025
The discussion revolves around President Trump’s foreign policy challenges, particularly concerning Iran, Russia, China, and broader geopolitical tensions. The key points include:
Iran Nuclear Deal: Trump is portrayed as desperate, asking Putin for help in resolving the Iran nuclear standoff. Iran refuses to give up its nuclear enrichment capabilities, and due to Israeli and domestic pressure, the U.S. cannot accept a deal that allows enrichment—leading to diplomatic gridlock.
Russia's Role: Putin has no incentive to help Trump, as Russia and Iran are now closely aligned along with China and North Korea. U.S. policies have driven these countries together, seeing the U.S. as a mutual adversary.
Strategic Overstretch: The U.S. is overcommitted in Ukraine and the Middle East, which weakens its deterrent power in East Asia against China. Key military resources have been diverted, hurting U.S. readiness for a potential conflict over Taiwan.
Military Industrial Weakness: The U.S. lacks the manufacturing base for a prolonged conventional war, unlike Russia (in Ukraine) or China (in a possible Taiwan scenario).
Political Constraints: Domestically, Trump faces powerful pro-Israel forces and widespread hawkish sentiment, making it politically difficult to change course in Gaza, Iran, or Ukraine. Even if he wanted to push for diplomatic resolutions, the political cost might be too high.
Conclusion: The speaker argues that the U.S. is in deep trouble on multiple fronts, with no easy exit. Trump has limited options and is constrained by both domestic politics and a deteriorating global strategic position. The outlook is grim unless significant changes are made—though the political and structural barriers make such changes unlikely.