Russia Ukraine Update Thread

a reply to: chris_stibrany

Again i don't know exchange rate, or am even sure as to the veracity of the image, but if that's the case god help the poor sods.

* - President Joe Biden will travel to Brussels, Belgium to for a NATO Summit next Thursday "to discuss ongoing deterrence and defense efforts in response to Russia's unprovoked & unjustified attack on Ukraine as well as to refer reaffirm our ironclad commitment to NATO." -Jen Psaki

* - White House: Biden will also join a European Council summit to discuss our shared concerns about Ukraine, including transatlantic efforts to impose economic costs on Russia provide humanitarian support to those affected by the violence and address other challenges related to the conflict

* - .@POTUS with travel to Brussels to join an extraordinary NATO Summit on March 24 to discuss "ongoing deterrence and defense efforts in response to Russia's unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine. - @PressSec

* - Russian army targeted Vynohradar district in Kyiv

* - .@NATO SecGen today: Russia is "making absurd claims about biological labs and chemical weapons in Ukraine. This is just another lie. And we are concerned that Moscow could stage a false flag operation, possibly including chemical weapons

* - Ukrainian army repelled Russian attacks at Ruski Tyshky and Pyatykhatky

* - Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova was killed today in Kyiv oblast. The third death of journalists in this war after Russian shells

* - Zelensky: Russia seeks to exterminate the Ukrainian people and a no-fly should be imposed over Ukraine

* - Zelensky: Russian forces are bombing the infrastructure in Ukraine on a daily basis

* - Smoke seen over Russian positions near Kherson

* - Fox cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski was killed in the same attack that wounded correspondent Benjamin Hall

* - Zelensky appointed Oleksandr Pavliuk as a head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration, Eduard Moskalyov as commander of the Joint Forces Operation

* - NATO Sec Gen Stoltenberg says defense ministers meeting tomorrow in Brussels are expected to task military planners to come up with longer-term planning to adjust the alliance's defense posture in light of the Russian war on Ukraine

* - Substantial Russian Navy force, including landing ships, advancing on Odessa area today. Seen 09:47 UTC in satellite imagery

* - The Verkhovna Rada extended the martial law in Ukraine until April 25. 343 MPs voted in favor

* - Residents of Mariupol have contacted the Media Human Rights Initiative (MHRI) hotline, saying that since yesterday morning (March 14) the Mariupol Regional Intensive Care Hospital (46 Troitska Street) has been occupied by the Russian troops

* - Rescue operation continues in Mariupol', about 2000 vehicles left before 2pm, 2000 more awaiting to leave towards Manhush -Beryansk-Tokmak-Zaporizhiye

* - 1 wounded as result of Russian missile strike at Dnipro airport

* - Lukashenka says Tochka ballistic missile was launched towards Belarus from Ukraine, but it was intercepted (This event is known propaganda, displayed for awareness)

* - The Ukrainian military claims to have foiled another attempt by Russian forces to breach the defensive line along the Irpin river north of Kyiv, this time in the direction of Huta Mezhyhirska and Lyutizh

* - Ukrainian drone strike geolocated near Kherson

* - UNHCR: About 3 million Ukrainian refugees since the start of the Russian military operations

As a reminder -

Just so people know and understand. Information from war zones can become confusing as there will no doubt be info released from the players (on both sides) involved that might not necessarily be true.

As such take everything as a possibility and NOT as absolute truth.

The very first casualty in a war is the truth and all warfare is based on deception

a reply to: Xcathdra


understandingwar.org

Russian forces are unlikely to launch offensive operations to encircle Kyiv larger than the scattered Russian attacks observed northwest of Kyiv targeting Irpin on March 14 and Guta-Mezhyhirska on March 15 within the coming week but may launch further tactical attacks.

Russian forces continued to assault Mariupol from the east and west.

Russian forces did not conduct major offensive operations toward northeastern Kyiv in the past 24 hours.

Russian forces attempting to encircle Kharkiv continue to face supply shortages, particularly regarding ammunition.

The Russian military falsely claimed to have captured the entirety of Kherson Oblast on March 15 but did not conduct any major operations toward either Zaporizhya or Mykolayiv.

Russia is unlikely to launch an unsupported amphibious operation against Odesa until Russian forces secure a ground line of communication to the city, but Russian Naval Infantry retain the capability to conduct a landing along the Black Sea coast.

I am sure CornPop will be under sniper fire just like Hillary.

Flightradar24

* - FORTE11 - Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk / USAF - Patrolling Black Sea
* - DUKE40 - Sikorsky UH-60M Blackhawk - US Army - Southeast Poland near Ukrainian border

Ukraine
* - Today Russian troops arrested alleged organizer of protests against occupation in Berdyansk

* - Poland's PM @morawieckim in Kyiv after talks with @ZelenskyyUa @Denys_Shmyhal: EU has to grant Ukraine the candidate status ASAP, you must get defensive weapons

a reply to: PatriotGames4u

Makes one wonder, based on Russia's on going issues, if the "peace talks" are nothing more than a smoke screen to buy time in hopes Chain will follow thru.

ETA
It looks like the amphibious assault on Odessa is in progress. Explains why a US P3 Orion was on station at the Romania / Ukraine border.

originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: PatriotGames4u

Makes one wonder, based on Russia's on going issues, if the "peace talks" are nothing more than a smoke screen to buy time in hopes Chain will follow thru.

russia is trying to find a face and economy saving way out of their national suicide catastrophe.

Same for over a week now.

a reply to: Xcathdra

I watched the Ukraine on fire so im a super duper expert now


These same games arent new. That being feigning the talks and psuedo agreements untill the backdoor deals are done.

Russia, China and SA going off the USD looming ominously as it were.

Time will tell.

a reply to: matafuchs

What the HELL has Hilary got to do with this thread?

Will you folk ever notice the rest of the World, that doesn't give a monkeys' about your country's asinine and irrelevant political obsessions?

I think they should set this up pay per view and give the proceeds to Ukraine.

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: matafuchs

What the HELL has Hilary got to do with this thread?

Will you folk ever notice the rest of the World, that doesn't give a monkeys' about your country's asinine and irrelevant political obsessions?

She's infamous for claiming she landed under enemy fire.

A complete lie of course.

No other reason.

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: matafuchs

What the HELL has Hilary got to do with this thread?

Will you folk ever notice the rest of the World, that doesn't give a monkeys' about your country's asinine and irrelevant political obsessions?

They were sanctioned by Russia (Hillary / Biden and Hunter).

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: matafuchs

What the HELL has Hilary got to do with this thread?

Will you folk ever notice the rest of the World, that doesn't give a monkeys' about your country's asinine and irrelevant political obsessions?

History doesnt bear relevance?

Cmon man!

Russian electronic warfare system hit by Bayraktar TB-2

a reply to: Xcathdra

Haha yes, she trolled them by thanking them for " a lifetime achievement award". Don't like the woman but think that was funny.

Also the press secretary who is also sanctioned noted when asked about it said that she believes Joe's deceased father was sanctioned as there was no mention of Biden Jr who is the current President and that they are just fine, she and the rest have no tourist plans to visit Russia, nor any Russian bank accounts.
I'm not sure if that was a dig at the 4 Republican senators that spent the 4th of July in Moscow before.

a reply to: bluemooone2

Could Ukraine actually win this fight?

a reply to: JinMI

Not yours, no.

a reply to: PatriotGames4u

I know.

Has nothing to do with this war.

a reply to: dragonridr Possibly yes. In my opinion it may come down to whether China provides help and supplies to Russia.

a reply to: frogs453

Or Bernie Sanders, AOC, Ilhan Omar....