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AntoMaria7 said:
Amd another breaking news:500 russian tanks are coming to kiev from 3 locations, it is beyond crazy
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Tanks in cities are bad for tanks when the defenders have anti tank weapons like javelins and RPGs. The Ukrainians will let the Russians reduce the city to rubble, urban warfare is very bad for the attackers casualty rate, it might be a real meat grinder for the Russians. Every day they resist is a day more of trouble for Vlad and hope for the future, Vlad might get burned so bad he has to pull back in shame. This is a war of national liberation and they are always intense, think Vietnam, all the conditions are there.
 
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Ukrainian Forces Repel Russian Attack on Kyiv, Prepare for Next Assault

Thousands of civilians take up arms to help defend the capital, while Russian forces face fierce resistance throughout Ukraine.
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KYIV, Ukraine—Ukrainian forces and thousands of freshly recruited volunteers regained control of Kyiv’s streets after Russian troops and undercover units in civilian clothes tried to enter the city early Saturday, while Russian airstrikes, airborne landings and armored advances continued throughout the country.

On the third day of the war that Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed with the aim of overthrowing Ukraine’s elected government and ending its alignment with the West, Ukrainian forces fought fiercely on all fronts, with each side asserting it had inflicted heavy losses on the other.
 
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A thousand anti tank weapons and five hundred stingers will make a big difference in urban warfare! That's just Germany!
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Russian assault on Kyiv intensifies in face of Ukrainian resistance - BBC News

There has been heavy gunfire and explosions in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv as the Russian assault intensifies.
 
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US Senior Admin Official, in call with reporters, said in addition to disconnecting key Russian banks from SWIFT, the US & Europeans agreed to launch a mutlilateral transatlantic task force to identify, hunt down and seize the assets of sanctioned Russian officials & oligarchs,
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Give it to the victims of their war crimes and refugee's Make displaced Ukrainians rich again, at Vlad's expense. The Republicans like white rich Christian immigrants, so they will be all for taking a million in! It will be a staggering about face, but hey, it's the republicans and they are racist assholes! :lol:
 
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I believe Germany just gave Ukraine 1000 of these, in addition to 200 500 stinger AA missiles. I'm sure Americans gave them lot's of Javelin missiles and stingers too. If these weapons are in the capitol and the Russians try to use tanks or helicopters in an Urban environment... Let's just say it will be costly and very fucking messy. If you are wondering why the Russians have been blunted and might be in for a hard time, here it is, it's cheap too and RPGs are even cheaper. Made by Sweden
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Anti-Tank Weapons for Ukraine: Bring up the NLAW
On Monday [17 Jan 2022] it was announced that the UK would send Ukraine several shipments of light anti-armour weapons. The weapons were taken from the British Army's stock of NLAW or Next Generation Anti-Tank Weapon. In this video we'll take a look at the situation that led to the shipments and at the weapon itself and how it works.
 
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Once inside the EU and protected by NATO the economy would explode!
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For those who ask: “Why does Ukraine matter?" This is why Ukraine matters:

It is the second largest country in Europe by area and has a population of over 43 million persons - more than Poland by about 6 million.
Ukraine ranks:
1st in Europe in proven recoverable reserves of uranium ores;
2nd place in Europe and 10th place in the world in terms of titanium ore reserves;
2nd place in the world in terms of explored reserves of manganese ores (2.3 billion tons, or 12% of the world's reserves);
2nd largest iron ore reserves in the world (30 billion tons);
2nd place in Europe in terms of mercury ore reserves;
3rd place in Europe (13th place in the world) in shale gas reserves (22 trillion cubic meters)
4th in the world by the total value of natural resources;
7th place in the world in coal reserves (33.9 billion tons)
Ukraine is an important agricultural country:
1st in Europe in terms of arable land area;
3rd place in the world by the area of black soil (25% of world's volume);
1st place in the world in exports of sunflower and sunflower oil;
2nd place in the world in barley production and 4th place in barley exports;
3rd largest producer and 4th largest exporter of corn in the world;
4th largest producer of potatoes in the world;
5th largest rye producer in the world;
5th place in the world in bee production (75,000 tons);
8th place in the world in wheat exports;
9th place in the world in the production of chicken eggs;
16th place in the world in cheese exports.
Ukraine can meet the food needs of 600 million people.
Ukraine is an important industrialised country:
1st in Europe in ammonia production;
Europe's 2nd’s and the world’s 4th largest natural gas pipeline system;
3rd largest in Europe and 8th largest in the world in terms of installed capacity of nuclear power plants;
3rd place in Europe and 11th in the world in terms of rail network length (21,700 km);
3rd place in the world (after the U.S. and France) in production of locators and locating equipment;
3rd largest iron exporter in the world
4th largest exporter of turbines for nuclear power plants in the world;
4th world's largest manufacturer of rocket launchers;
4th place in the world in clay exports
4th place in the world in titanium exports
8th place in the world in exports of ores and concentrates;
9th place in the world in exports of defence industry products;
10th largest steel producer in the world (32.4 million tons).
Ukraine matters. That is why its independence is important to the rest of the world.


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Germany decides to send weapons from its military to Ukraine | DW News

The German military will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 "Stinger" class surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion, the government announced. Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said the weapons would be delivered as soon as possible to support the Ukrainian military. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it was Germany's "duty to support Ukraine to the best of its ability in defending itself against the invading army of Vladimir Putin."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Germany's decision to send weapons, in a major reversal of policy for Berlin. "Keep it up, Chancellor Olaf Scholz! Anti-war coalition in action!" Zelenskyy tweeted.

Earlier Saturday Berlin authorized NATO partners the Netherlands and Estonia arms deliveries to Ukraine. For the Netherlands, 400 German-made anti-tank weapons are involved, while Estonia was granted approval to sent artillery from old GDR (East German) stocks.

The move marks a major change of course for Germany, which had until now refused the delivery of lethal weapons to Ukraine due to its policy of not sending weapons to a conflict zone.

The Netherlands also said it would sent anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, according to the Dutch defense ministry.
 
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Shoulder launched anti tank and stinger AA missiles make all the difference, especially in an urban warfare environment. A lot of small arms and ammo help too and will inflict a lot of casualties on the Russians. If they can be supplied by the west it will be a nightmare for the Russians.
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Gen. McCaffrey: Ukraine Has Access To U.S. Anti-Tank Missiles To Help Ward Off Russian Attack

MSNBC Military Analyst Gen. Barry McCaffrey says it appears Ukraine forces may be successfully frustrating Russian attackers by using U.S. anti-tank missiles to ward off further destruction from the eastern frontlines.
 
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US, allies to kick certain Russian banks out of SWIFT banking system
The White House on Saturday announced that the United States and allies will kick certain Russian banks out of a major international banking system, a significant step in a bid to cripple the Russian economy in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.

The Biden administration and European allies agreed to cut Russia out of access to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), a rapid shift from just days ago when it appeared such a move was unlikely in the near future.

The U.S. and European nations also committed to imposing measures to prevent the Russian Central Bank from using its reserves to undermine sanctions.

The announcement came via a joint statement from the leaders of the U.S., the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Canada. The leaders called Russian attacks on Ukraine "an assault on fundamental international rules and norms that have prevailed since the Second World War, which we are committed to defending."

"We stand with the Ukrainian people in this dark hour. Even beyond the measures we are announcing today, we are prepared to take further measures to hold Russia to account for its attack on Ukraine," the nations said in the statement.

Banks across the world use SWIFT to finalize transactions and transfers. Cutting Russia off from SWIFT would make it incredibly difficult for its banks to operate efficiently, but could also wreak economic havoc for European nations that depend on Russian oil and natural gas exports.

Biden on Thursday had indicated kicking Russia out of SWIFT was not part of the initial rounds of sanctions because not all European allies were on board with the measure. But as fighting intensified in Ukraine in recent days and Russia moved close to the capital of Kyiv, pressure grew for Western nations to offer a tougher response.

Additional measures announced on Saturday included limitations on the use of so-called "golden passports" that allow wealthy Russians with connections to the Kremlin to become citizens of other countries and access their financial systems.

The U.S. and its allies also said they would announce a task force to ensure the effective implementation of the coordinated sanctions being imposed on Russia.
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US, allies to kick certain Russian banks out of SWIFT banking system

The White House on Saturday announced that the United States and allies will kick certain Russian banks out of a major international banking system, a significant step in a bid to cripple the …
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Putin is a psychotic fool that unless he has tons of gold somewhere he's about to go broke, him & all his buddies, along with most of the country.
Money is King & Russia won't have hardly any in around a week, plus now they are a pariah.
Everyone fucking hates them, except China.
Go Capitalism!!!!
Kick both those Russkies & those Charlie Chans in the balls now.
Do a MacArthur on Russia & never stop & invade China.
Turn the tables on Russia, a war of attrition & the public outcry in Russia itself doesn't bode well for Putin.
Now that would be cool right.
One can only dream
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I'm sure NATO is supplying lot's of intelligence and the Ukrainians know exactly what they are up to. They are supplying military advice too and I'll bet those supply dumps are being hit. Shoulder launched anti armor weapons negate tanks and Stinger AA missiles do the same for Russian helicopters and act as equalizers, particularly in urban warfare and I figure that is what they have been advised to do the cities can soak up a lot of troops.
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Russian invasion runs into stiff resistance, supply lines are a 'definite vulnerability,' US officials say | CNN Politics

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is encountering "stiffer than expected" resistance from the Ukrainian military as well as unexpected difficulties supplying its forces, two senior US officials with direct knowledge tell CNN.
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Russian invasion runs into stiff resistance, supply lines are a 'definite vulnerability,' US officials say

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Lviv, Ukraine and Washington, DC (CNN)Russia's invasion of Ukraine is encountering "stiffer than expected" resistance from the Ukrainian military as well as unexpected difficulties supplying its forces, two senior US officials with direct knowledge tell CNN.

On the battlefield, Russia is suffering heavier losses in personnel and armor and aircraft than expected. This is due in part to the fact that Ukrainian air defenses have performed better than pre-invasion US intelligence assessments had anticipated. In addition, Russia has yet to establish air supremacy over Ukraine, a senior dedfense official said, as the Ukrainian Air Force and air defense systems fight for control of the airspace.
"Ukrainian air defenses, including aircraft, do continue to be operable and continue to engage and deny access to Russian aircraft in places over the country," the official said.
Without uncontested control of the skies, it becomes more difficult for an army on the move to see and strike targets from the air.
Together, these challenges have so far prevented the quick overthrow of major Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv, which US officials were concerned could play out in a matter of days. The city of Kharkiv near Ukraine's border with Russia also has not fallen to invading forces, which officials worried could happen on the first night of an invasion.
Officials caution that this picture of the battlefield is just a moment in time, and the situation on the ground could change very quickly as Russian forces keep up their assault.
These officials noted that Russian forces still greatly outnumber Ukrainian forces, and Russia continues to maneuver these forces into position around major urban centers. It's also unclear how much of the slower movement can be attributed to the logistical challenge of moving such a large force.
The Ukrainian military has a number of different anti-aircraft weapons, including radar-guided and heat-seeking missiles, as well as anti-aircraft guns, according to IHS Janes. The US has also provided the Ukrainian military with Stinger anti-aircraft missiles in recent weeks, as have other NATO allies.
As of Saturday evening in Ukraine, the US had not seen any indication that the Russian military has taken control over any Ukrainian cities, the official said, even as Russian forces have moved to surround some population centers, including Kyiv.
Keeping Russia's large invasion force supplied with fuel and ammunition has also proved difficult. As one senior US official explained, Russia anticipated a fast victory and may have neglected to plan for sufficient resupply of its forces. Supply lines, this official explained, are a "definite vulnerability."
"What we assess now is that he had to commit a bit more logistics and sustainment, in fuel specifically, than what we believe they had planned to do this early in the operation," said one of the officials.
Russia's forces launched their invasion of Ukraine early Thursday morning, with missiles landing in cities across the country. US officials have said Moscow's goal is to take Kyiv and "decapitate" the government led by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky turned down an offer from the US to evacuate from Kyiv, the Ukraine Embassy in Britain wrote Saturday on Twitter. Zelensky has posted videos on social media showing he's remained in Ukraine.
 
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