@visionergeo It is definitely possible that Putin is not getting accurate info from the people around him. I think it’s also pretty likely that he just doesn’t care.
Ukrainian attack drones struck another distribution center belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries this morning.
The facility, located in Krasnodar, has been completely engulfed in flame.
Finland has lifted its ban on hosting nuclear weapons. What does that change for the Finns? Just one minor thing: their country is now on Russia's nuclear target list. Rejoice, Finland, you’ve reached peak security!
Today is the Day of the Center of Special Operations “Alpha” of the SSU: professional, brave, and motivated warriors who carry out complex and important missions every day for Ukraine’s security.
Over the years of the full-scale war, Alpha fighters have destroyed thousands of pieces of enemy equipment and inflicted enormous losses on the occupiers. These warriors are behind up to 20% of all enemy infantry losses. This is a high level of effectiveness that speaks for itself. Thanks to Alpha’s long-range operations, the enemy is feeling the consequences of its own aggression far from the front lines, deep in Russia’s rear. And there are even more successful operations ahead.
Thank you to every Alpha warrior for your service and for the results you deliver for the country. Eternal honor and gratitude to all those who gave their lives defending Ukraine.
Glory to our defenders!
Glory to Ukraine!
Before taking any public action, I take behind-the-scenes steps toward de-escalation. At the intelligence and military levels, Belarus received a message: stop helping the Russians. The issue with the relay stations has been ongoing for a long time, and it has resulted in casualties solely on the Ukrainian side. They are technically coordinating this and helping Russian and Iranian drones strike Ukrainians with greater precision. Lukashenko received this information – and he must demonstrate de-escalation with more than just the words “I’m sorry.” He can keep his “apology” to himself. It has meant nothing since the first day of the war.
Step one is to end all technical support. A relay station constitutes direct support. Turn it off, remove it, and show us that it has been removed. Since this message was conveyed to them repeatedly, we have now reached the stage of issuing a public signal. If he does not remove it, we will remove everything ourselves. Similarly, we’re sending a message: please stop supplying fuel to the Russian army. There are no threats here. We’re simply saying that we see what’s happening. The first steps are always behind the scenes, but the next steps are different.
From an interview for the United News telethon. (4/5)
The capabilities of Ukraine’s defense industry mean millions of FPV drones per year, our deep strikes, our interceptors, and millions of shells. Ukraine has its own long-range missile weapons. Not just in development, but a real force already at work. Flamingo and Ruta, Peklo and Neptune, Palianytsia and Vilkha – we can already be proud of all of this, but we will not stop here for sure. These are only our first steps – the industry will grow, and the enemy will feel it.
Everyone sees the historic long-range reach of our drones – striking 1,750 kilometers from our border. There will be more. And this is not about records – it is about justice that will find evil anywhere in the world. And our Sichen, Liutyi, Morok, Bars, Obriy, and FP are proof of that.
From the congratulatory address to the workers of Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex (1/3).
Just a reminder that the "largest drone manufacturing factory on earth" is located in Alabuga, Russia. The Russians sell these to Iran according to debris found yesterday in Dubai..
The west refuses to give Ukraine the tools to destroy it, after 4 years and many thousands dead
Footage of a Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile slamming into Russia's Votkinsk missile plant over the weekend.
Seen here, after traveling over 900 miles, the missile dives through the roof of workshop 22, with its 2500-pound warhead detonating inside.