Ukraine Invasion: Part 41

[MagicFox]

Welcome to thread 41 with new guidance thrashed out with regular posters to keep us on track :-) Hope you all approve!

1. The agreed purpose of the thread is for the sharing of information and commentary on current events

 
2. If you post a link please tell us where it leads/give a precis of the content
 
3. Discussion and debate is welcome, but please keep it respectful

[BringBackCoffeeCreams]

Thanks for the new thread. Shame it's needed.

[MissConductUS]

I suspect this thread is going to be a corker.

[TokyoSushi]

Early check in, thanks as always.

[ReleaseTheDucksOfWar]

Thanks very much @MagicFox

@TheABC what on earth did you say to get the MN team on you? :-)

[TheABC]

@ReleaseTheDucksOfWar
I think I mentioned W@r Cr!mes and called the Russian Forces a naughty word. I was also reposting a Twitter thread, looking at the way Russian propaganda changed as the scale of the damn disaster unfolded.

[katem98]

Thanks @MagicFox. Still here, lurking! Another opportunity to thank the regular posters on this thread. I read it daily and fully appreciate the analysis/ updates from all of you and your family members/ friends 🥰

[mids2019]

So the dam...was this a military decision to hinder tossing the river or simply spiteful terrorism from a n increasingly desperate Russian army? Should sanctions on Russia be extended for this act which directly effects tens of thousands of civilians? Is blowing up a fan some sort of 'red line' that may increase NATO support?

[TheABC]

@mids2019 , if there isn't a red line; there really should be.

This will cause worldwide problems with grain availability, not to mention the landmines being scattered by the flood waters.

[DesdamonasHandkerchief]

I agree, NATO need to show that actions have consequences.
No one wants escalation but how long can we worry about 'poking the bear' when Putin seems intend on death, destruction and a scorched earth policy if Russia can't have what it wants.

[ReleaseTheDucksOfWar]

@TheABC

@mids2019 , if there isn't a red line; there really should be.

This will cause worldwide problems with grain availability, not to mention the landmines being scattered by the flood waters.

Agreed. And with @DesdamonasHandkerchief

[Mb76]

@DesdamonasHandkerchief

I agree, NATO need to show that actions have consequences.
No one wants escalation but how long can we worry about 'poking the bear' when Putin seems intend on death, destruction and a scorched earth policy if Russia can't have what it wants.

Exactly what I’m thinking.

[Positivethought]

As always thanks to our knowledgeable colleagues for sharing their knowledge and updates.

[RedToothBrush]

This is a special gem

https://twitter.com/KyleJGlen/status/1666086850237456384

A full on Comical Ali moment going on here.

"The water is not having an effect in Nova Kakhovka"

Hmmm, you might want to look out the window behind you mate.

[ReleaseTheDucksOfWar]

There are (unconfirmed) reports that the Russian army are not letting people evacuate in occupied settlements. The roads have been closed off.

[DuncinToffee]

Long time lurker showing my support, thanks for the threads.

[Alighttouchonthetiller]

Thanks for the thread, and to all decent contributors. Still silently following....!

[DuncinToffee]

This video is recorded nearly 100 kilometers from the dam, 150 tonnes of engine oil now in the river and maybe another 300 tonnes to come.

https://twitter.com/GoncharenkoUa/status/1666060311336550403?s=20

Right now I am in the center of Kherson. Water arrives very quickly, and the air smells of oil. We will feel the consequences of this disaster for decades to come. Russia is a terrorist state!

[borntobequiet]

Thanks once again all.
Just listened to an interesting interview (5 min ago, so 15:45 ish if listening on catch up) with Gen. David Petraeus on the PM programme on various issues including the Ukrainian offensive.

[strawberriesarenot]

I'm not a contributor, but I have followed from the 1st thread for information. I hope that's ok.

[ReleaseTheDucksOfWar]

Yes of course @strawberriesarenot It's what the thread is here for!

For me, the reason I do the daily info roundup from Telegram is for people who can't access it and perhaps don't want to say anything, but find it useful.

[MagicFox]

@strawberriesarenot

I'm not a contributor, but I have followed from the 1st thread for information. I hope that's ok.

Of course! You're very welcome

[Nannylovesshopping]

Have also read from thread one, you people are so informed, knowledgeable and write things clearly even I can understand, thank you all.

[minsmum]

This thread is where I come daily for news, updates, truth and to learn new things. Although I hope this is over soon Slava Ukraini, I will miss you wonderful people

[Mb76]

@minsmum

This thread is where I come daily for news, updates, truth and to learn new things. Although I hope this is over soon Slava Ukraini, I will miss you wonderful people

You know what, I don’t think even when Ukraine wins, all of us are going to disappear. I think maybe the thread will go on post victory. I feel like a lot of us formed camaraderie here with the like-minded individuals and we can continue the chats post war.